Attach launch cable to otdr.
Otdr fiber tester manual.
Press to cycle to the desired wavelength the otdr will start a scan at the parameters displayed.
The basics of fiber testing.
To conduct a manual test if using the otdr as the light source perform reference procedure as above and place fiber under test in line between the reference cord and the power meter port.
Attach receive cable if used to far end of cable.
Turn on otdr and allow time to warm up 2.
Do the otdr test 4 1 clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords and the fiber to be tested.
Ensure you are in menu mode and scroll to source soft key.
Optifiber pro hdr provides two pon test suites.
With the rapid advancements in fiber optic technology otdr testing methods have become indispensable to building certifying maintaining and troubleshooting fiber optic systems.
If set to auto once otdr sets range pulse width time and filter for the first test.
4 2 connect the tester to the link as shown in figure 4.
4 3 tap test or press.
The otdr allows you to characterize a fiber optic span usually optical fiber sections joined by splices and connectors.
Connect the fiber to the appropriate port.
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Use the directional buttons to highlight the icon on the left side of the display.
Optical time domain reflectometer otdr is an instrument used to create a virtual picture of a fiber optic cable route.
Note to go from one tab to the other one press the r button or with touch.
Setup auto setup manual setup auto once if set to auto otdr sets range pulse width time and filter for each test.
Chapter 11 fibercomplete modules saving results and generating a report note in unidir bidir modes the wavelengths selected for il orl are also used for otdr testing.
Attach cable to test to end of launch cable.
Set up test parameters on otdr.
Press to cycle through the wavelengths and choose the wavelength to be tested.
The tester automatically uses the discover function to identify splitters.
The optical time domain reflectometer otdr provides an inside view of the fiber and can calculate fiber length attenuation breaks total return loss as well as splice connector and total losses.
Press to enter the menu mode.
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In manual mode all the otdr parameters can be adjusted in the otdr setup menu.
Clean all connectors and mating adapters.
After test returns user to otdr home page in manual mode where user may change any setting for next tests.
Attach receive cable if used to far end of cable.
Auto pon otdr the tester automatically selects settings that give you the best view of the events on osp outside plant cabling.
Auto pon otdr and manual pon otdr.
