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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Technical Reference Handbook
Running the Test
Figure 9-1 shows the equipment required for power meter
tests.
1
Select power meter mode: Exit to the HOME screen,
A
press
Change Test; then select Power Meter. You
do not need to select a fiber type or test limit.
2
Clean the connectors on the reference test cord,
source, and link (if tested).
3
Use the reference test cord to connect the source to the
tester's INPUT port, as shown in Figure 9-2; then turn
on the source.
T
4
Press
; then select the appropriate wavelength.
Auto is used with SimpliFiber sources, as described in
the next section.
5
To change the wavelength after starting the test, press
B
Change Wavelength.
9-2
W
If the tester shows an error because the power
reading is too high, immediately disconnect the
source from the tester. The tester is not designed
for measuring higher power levels, such as
produced by CATV, optical amplifiers, and cellular
systems.
Figure 9-3 describes the power meter screen.
Using Auto Wavelength Detection
with SimpliFiber Sources (OFTM-5731
and OFTM-5732 Modules)
A Fluke Networks SimpliFiber
wavelength information that can be read by OFTM-5731
and OFTM-5732 modules. This feature helps eliminate
wavelength selection errors when testing in Far End Source
mode.
To use auto wavelength detection, do the following:
1
Verify that the SimpliFiber source is set to Auto mode.
The Auto LED should be lit. Press
Z
2
Press
to select a wavelength (850 nm or 1300 nm).
For SimpliFiber Pro sources, only one wavelength LED
must be on. The LEDs must not be blinking alternately.
Caution
®
source can transmit
A
if it is not.
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