Carrying out the
side by side
reference
Chapter 7 Power meter and Source options of the OTDR Modules
Two types of reference are available: referencing in side by side mode
and referencing in loopback mode.
This reference can be carried out when both units are connected
together meaning they have to be at the same location.
T-BERD/MTS (1)
OTDR
Source
Fig. 61
Side by side reference
NOTE
The reference can be performed with one T-BERD/MTS 2000 at one
side and one T-BERD/MTS-4000 at the other side.
1
Before connecting fiber/jumper, use appropriate cleaning tool to
clean connector end-faces.
2
Connect the two jumpers together via a bulkhead connector.
3
Set, on MTS / T-BERD (1), the OTDR light source as "Standard
Ref"
H
a
Press the
b
Use the arrow keys or touchscreen to select the Source function
on Home page
R
c
ESULTS
Press
d
In the Results page, press Source Config.> Source Reference
> Standard Ref
e
Press Exit and go back to the result Page
f
Select the Twintest mode by skipping through the different
modes
g
Press Laser On key to activate the source
4
Set, on MTS / T-BERD (2), the power meter (from OTDR module or
from the Base-unit) as "Standard Ref"
H
a
Press the
b
Use the arrow keys or touchscreen to select the Powermeter
function in Home page
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Performing the insertion loss measurement
Bulkhead
connector
Jumpers
OME
key
.
key
OME
key
.
T-BERD/MTS (2)
Mainframe or
OTDR module
Power meter
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