FIBER O Quick Reference Guide Display Features gmh01.eps When you press , CheckActive shows and the ™ troubleshooter looks for an optical signal on the fiber. If there is a singlemode signal stronger than approximately -29 dBm on the fiber, ACTIVE LINE blinks and the troubleshooter will not do a test.
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Display Features sec: Shows when you look at the setting for the backlight timer. The setting is in seconds. dB: Shows when you look at the setting for the reflection limit. The setting is in decibels. dB: Shows when the display shows the reflectance of an incident on the fiber.
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FIBER O Quick Reference Guide Settings To change the settings on the troubleshooter: Hold down until the settings menu shows. To select a setting to change, press , then press to change the setting. ...
The Connector Adapter The Connector Adapter You can change the SC connector adapter to connect to LC, ST, or FC fiber connectors. Caution Turn only the collar on the adapter. Do not use tools to remove or install the adapters. Slot Keep extra adapters in the containers provided.
Fluke Networks recommends that you use a mechanical device to clean connectors. If you do not have such a device, use other optical-grade supplies to clean connectors. See the Users Manual. Use a video microscope, such as the Fluke Networks FI-7000 FiberInspector Pro, to inspect connectors. ™...
About Launch and Receive Fibers About Launch and Receive Fibers Launch and receive fibers give the troubleshooter a better view of the first and last connectors in the link. If you do not use a launch fiber, the troubleshooter cannot detect the loss of the first connector in the link.
FIBER O Quick Reference Guide How to Use the Troubleshooter Notes Always use patch cords that comply with GR-326-CORE specifications and have a UPC connector at the end you will connect to the troubleshooter. Other patch cords can cause unreliable measurements and damage to the troubleshooter.
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How to Use the Troubleshooter Installed fiber Patch panel Patch panel Launch fiber WUPC connector only Receive fiber Unterminated spool of fiber Note: Always use patch cords that comply with GR-326-CORE specifications and have UPC connectors at one end. Mechanical splice WUPC connector only gmh05.eps How to Make Connections...
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FIBER O Quick Reference Guide The result loss of the fiber ) is 2.6 dB. The receive fiber adds 130 m to the length measurement. The end of the link. The length of the link (without the launch fiber) is 8463 m. Blinking A bad splice on the fiber at 2450 m caused a reflectance...
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How to See Saved Results How to See Saved Results When RESULT shows on the results display, use to scroll through results. To open the selected result, press to remove the bar. Use to examine the result.
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