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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, unless stated otherwise herein. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated.
Contents Accessing the Users Manual............1 Safety ..................1 Contacting Fluke Networks............2 Meter and Source Features............2 Battery Installation, Life, and Status..........3 Meter Display Features ..............4 Source Display Features ..............7 User Preferences ................8 Polarity Detection................9 Auto Wavelength Function............
Accessing the Users Manual This guide provides basic information to help you get started using the MultiFiber Pro meter and source. For additional ™ information, see the MultiFiber Pro Users Manual on the Fluke Networks website. Safety ...
Battery Installation, Life, and Status Battery Installation, Life, and Status IEC LR6 NEDA 15A Note: Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries. GUE02.EPS The batteries operate for 30 hours minimum in the meter and source. : On/off key. ...
MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide Meter Display Features GUE03.EPS Modes for the meter and settings for tests. To select the POWER, SET REF, or LOSS measurement modes, press To change settings for measurements or to view records, ...
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Meter Display Features : There is a problem with a measurement, or you tried to save a measurement, but the memory is full. OK: All measurements are satisfactory, or the meter saved the results. POLARITY: The polarity of the connections between the meter and source: ...
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MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide : Channel indicator. When the source’s SCAN ALL function is on, the channel indicator is on the channel that you select. When the source’s SCAN ALL function is off, the indicator stays on the channel you select on the source.
SCAN ALL OFF: You press to change the channel. AUTO ON: The source transmits a wavelength identifier that a MultiFiber Pro meter can read. AUTO OFF: The source does not transmit a wavelength identifier. MODE 2 kHz: The output is a 2 kHz modulated optical signal.
MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide Numeric display for the wavelength. : When the batteries are low, the low battery icon flashes. User Preferences For the meter: Make sure the meter is in power or loss measurement mode.
: Meter only. The factory calibration date. Polarity Detection You can use the MultiFiber Pro meter and source to see the polarity of MTP/MPO patch cords and cables. The signals from the source include the channel numbers. The meter compares the transmitted numbers to the numbers of the channels that received the signals.
MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide How to Measure Optical Power A power measurement shows the optical power level from a source such as an optical network interface card or optical test equipment. To measure power Clean and inspect all connectors.
How to Measure Loss Fiber link Measuring power at the end of a link Measuring the power of a source GUE23.EPS Connections for Power Measurements How to Measure Loss The loss measurement shows how much optical power is lost in a link’s fiber and connectors.
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MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide To set the reference Caution For correct measurements, connect only APC connectors to the singlemode sources. Connect only non-APC connectors to the multimode source. For singlemode links with APC connectors, you must use Type A test cords and adapters. Type A components correctly align the angles in the connectors.
How to Measure Loss If the display shows , the power level is too low on one or more channels. This can be caused by a bad connection or incorrect settings on the source. See the Users Manual. ...
MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide While LOSS LIMIT shows, press to decrease or increase the limit value. To change the value quickly, hold down the key. To save the setting and exit setup mode, press , then ...
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How to Measure Loss Type A Fiber link Pinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Type B Type B Test cord 1 Test cord 2 Pinned/Pinned Pinned/Pinned Meter shows POLARITY A Meter Source GUF01.EPS Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Multimode Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors ...
To upload records to a PC, use LinkWare PC software and ™ the USB cable provided. See the Users Manual. You can download LinkWare PC from the Fluke Networks website. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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