Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook page 10

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
Running the HDTDX Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 6-7
Recognizing Faults on HDTDX Plots ........................................................................................................... 6-9
The HDTDR Analyzer ........................................................................................................................................ 6-10
Running the HDTDR Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 6-10
Recognizing Faults on HDTDR Plots ........................................................................................................... 6-10
7 Using the OTDR Module
Overview of Features ....................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................... 7-2
Installing the OTDR Module ............................................................................................................................ 7-4
Using the Cradle ............................................................................................................................................... 7-6
Software Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 7-6
OTDR Module Features .................................................................................................................................... 7-7
Verifying Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Setting Up for OTDR Testing ........................................................................................................................... 7-8
Selecting Auto or Manual OTDR Mode ..................................................................................................... 7-10
About Launch and Receive Fibers .............................................................................................................. 7-11
Settings for OTDR Tests .............................................................................................................................. 7-18
OTDR Port Connection Quality ........................................................................................................................ 7-21
Progress Screen for Extended Test Times ........................................................................................................ 7-22
Running the OTDR Test .................................................................................................................................... 7-23
Looking at OTDR Test Results .......................................................................................................................... 7-28
Reading the OTDR Results Screen .............................................................................................................. 7-28
Viewing the OTDR Trace ............................................................................................................................. 7-30
Using the Measurement Cursor .................................................................................................................. 7-34
Zooming the Trace ...................................................................................................................................... 7-35
The Event Table ........................................................................................................................................... 7-35
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