Introduction - Fluke DSP-FTA420 User Manual

Introduction

The DSP-FTA420/30/40 Fiber Test Adapters (hereafter referred to as the DSP-
FTA4XX) lets you use a DSP-4000 CableAnalyzer™ test tool to test and
certify fiber optic cable installations. The fiber test adapter includes the
following features:
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Autotest function measures optical power loss and length on dual-fiber
multimode (DSP-FTA420/440) and singlemode (DSP-FTA430) links.
Provides pass/fail results based on common fiber test standards.
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Includes built-in support for SFF (Small Form Factor) link testing.
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Monitors power at 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm from optical
sources, such as test equipment and optical interface cards.
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Transmits or receives light for performing quick continuity checks.
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Graphic Help screens show you how to make the proper fiber
connections.
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FindFiber™ feature helps you verify optical connectivity.
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Allows two-way voice communication over the fiber under test (using a
pair of the same model DSP-FTA4XX units and the headsets supplied with
the DSP-4000 test tool).
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Saves fiber test results for printing or uploading to a PC.
When reading this manual, DSP-FTA4XXS refers to a set of two
adapters with identical model numbers.
DSP-FTA4XX refers to a single adapter. When referring to only
specific model number, that model number is given in full, e.g. DSP-
FTA420S or DSP-FTA420.
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