Advanced Fiber Solutions AF-DR-515 User Manual

Dr-500 series, handheld otdr

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DR-500 Series Handheld OTDR

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Optical Return Loss - (ORL) • To Select a Particular Marker Method © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 3 18. Optional Features – Power Meter/Light Source 19. Storage 20. Transportation 21. Warranty Certificate 22. Contact Information © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 4: General Information
12 months from original factory ship date. Any product found to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced by Advanced Fiber Solutions. In no case will Advanced Fiber Solutions liabilities exceed the original purchase price of the product.
Page 5: Safety Information
Optical radiation that is harmful to the eye may be present. This may result in permanent eye damage. While the chances of such an occurrence taking place is very unlikely, Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. still strongly advises against this. Refer to your company’s safety procedures when working with optical systems.
Page 6 Introduction Thank You for purchasing Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. Optical Time Domain Reflectometer. The purpose of this User Guide is to explain how to use and maintain this OTDR. If you have any questions regarding your fiber optic instrument or if you need technical or application support, please contact Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc.
Page 7 Four performance classes to • Optional features: Power Meter and Light Source choose from © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 8 = index of refraction of the fiber under test Time delay between pulse emitted © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 9 Meter Temperature Specifications Operation Temperature 0°.. +40°C Relative Humidity 95% Without Condensation © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 10: Getting Started
When the unit is powered on the green LED on the face panel will illuminate. Menu Options © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 12: Customizing Your Otdr
• Press Enter to enable any checkbox or show the list of values. • Press C to close the window and save changes. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 13 • Press C to close the window and save the changes. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 14: Working With The Otdr
OTDR wavelengths (MM 850, MM1300) and vice versa. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 15 The technician can then modify the parameters manually if desired and run a measurement © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 16 Exceeding the attenuation coefficient threshold value will mark the section with an * in the Event Table. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 17: Automatic Saving
Press C to quit the Auto save window and save settings. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 18: Start Measurement
Note: If the measurement was performed on several wavelengths the user will be asked to open all corresponding files. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
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• Press F2 (Delete) to remove the selected file from the memory of the device. • Confirm the deleting process. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 20 • Use the up/down arrows to highlight a file/trace. • Press F2 (Open) to open the selected trace. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 21 Spl, km field displays the distance to the event being tested (middle marker). © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 23 The visual part of the trace will be marked with a dotted line. Press the power button again to hide this window. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 25 • Use the left/right arrows to set the markers to appropriate position. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 26 Note1: The option to Apply analysis after measurement immediately after completing a measurement is available under the Setup window/Additional Parameters section. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 27 Events Table. Note: After applying template the previously created events will be removed. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 28 • Press Enter to close the window and save the changes. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 29: Communication With A Pc
OTDR software, transfer files to the PC, copy files or load files directly to the Reflect platform. © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 30 CW(constant wave) or 2Khz mode. • ON CW mode • ON* 2Khz Mode © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...
Page 32: Transportation
Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc and in effect at the time of delivery. Should any failure to conform to this warranty become apparent during the one-...
Page 33 Easton, Ma, 02375, USA 508-238-7100 800-556-9313 Fax:617-507-0784 Issue 5.0 Copy right Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc © 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05 19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784...

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