Certifying Fiber Cabling; Autotest In Smart Remote Mode - Fluke DTX-MFM User Manual

Certifying Fiber Cabling

The Autotest runs the tests required to certify that fiber
cabling meets a particular standard. You run the Autotest
in Smart Remote, Loopback, or Far End Source mode,
depending on whether you are testing duplex cabling,
spools or patch cords, or single-fiber cabling.
PASS
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LOW BATTERY
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EXIT TEST
ENTER
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AUTO
TEST
SINGLE SETUP
TEST
SPECIAL
MONITOR FUNCTIONS
TEST
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Tester and smart remote with fiber modules
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Memory card (optional)
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Two ac adapters with line cords (optional)
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Four patch cords (match fiber and connectors to be
tested, SC at tester end)
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Figure 5. Equipment for Testing in Smart Remote Mode

Autotest in Smart Remote Mode

Use Smart Remote mode to test and certify dual-fiber
cabling. In this mode, the tester measures loss, length, and
propagation delay on two fibers at two wavelengths in
one or both directions.
Figure 5 shows the equipment required for testing fiber in
Smart Remote mode.
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E
Two short patch cords (match fiber and connectors to
be tested)
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Two adapters of the appropriate type
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Mandrels. Recommended when testing multimode fiber
with DTX-MFM modules. See page 10.
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Fiber cleaning supplies
Certifying Fiber Cabling
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