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Noyes OFL-100 LR Specs
Provided by www.AAATesters.com
Operations Manual
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OFL 100 Mini-OTDR
Rev. F
January 13, 1999
Part Number: OFL1-00-1000

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  • Page 1 Noyes OFL-100 LR Specs Provided by www.AAATesters.com Operations Manual for the OFL 100 Mini-OTDR Rev. F January 13, 1999 Part Number: OFL1-00-1000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1.0 General Information ......................1 1.1 Unpacking and Inspection ........................1 1.2 Precautions .............................. 1 1.3 Recommended Accessories ........................2 2.0 Functional Description ...................... 3 2.1 Panel Buttons & Connector Ports ......................4 3.0 OFL 100 Operation ......................6 3.1 Power-Up Sequence ..........................
  • Page 3 Contents Page 3.3 Verifying Test Conditions ........................14 3.3.1 HR, LR and MM Models ........................ 14 3.3.2 DM and DS Models ........................15 3.4 Locating the End of the Fiber ....................... 16 3.4.1 HR, LR and MM Models ........................ 16 3.4.2 DM and DS Models ........................
  • Page 4 Contents Page 4.0 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting ................29 4.1 Repair And Calibration .......................... 29 4.2 Battery Maintenance ..........................29 4.3 Optical Connector Maintenance ......................30 4.4 Getting Technical Support ........................30 5.0 Warranty Information ....................... 31 5.1 Exclusions .............................. 31 5.2 Warranty Registration ...........................

  • Page 6: General Information

    • OFL 100 OTDR 1.0 General Information • Carrying Case Thank you for purchasing the Noyes Fiber Systems OFL 100 OTDR. The OFL 100 is designed to be a rugged, reliable, • User Guides portable test instrument having the many features required to •...

  • Page 7: Recommended Accessories

    OFL 100. The other end can be any number of styles, allowing connection to different systems. Various cable styles and lengths are available from Noyes Fiber Systems. It is important to keep all optical connections and surfaces free A supply of industry approved optical cleaning pads would be from dirt, oils, or other contaminants to ensure proper operation.

  • Page 8: Functional Description

    2.0 Functional Description • End Detection The OFL 100 can be used to measure the length of an installed Using standard optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) cable. It is also useful to verify cable lengths prior to installation. techniques, the OFL 100 transmits a short pulse of light down the optical fiber and examines the reflections coming back.

  • Page 9: Panel Buttons & Connector Ports

    Panel Buttons & Connector Ports Please refer to the front panel drawing to the right when becoming familiar with the OFL 100. 1. Optical Port - The optical port allows connection to various fiber optic jumper cables. To clean the optical connector please refer to the maintenance section.
  • Page 10 3. Serial Port - A DB9 connector is provided for the downloading 6. Menu Key - At anytime during the operation of the OFL 100 of traces to an external printer or PC. Please refer to the section you may choose to return back to the main menu by selecting 3.7 for more information.

  • Page 11: Ofl 100 Operation

    3.1.1 HR and MM Models 3.1.2 LR Models Press ‘POWER’. The following screen will appear. Press ‘POWER’. The following screen will appear. NOYES FIBER OFL-100 X.XXxx — Self test — MODEL OFL-100LR X.XXxx — Self test — This screen shows the model number, and internal software This screen shows the model number and internal software revision (shown here as X.XXxx) while performing self-test...

  • Page 12: Dm And Ds Models

    In this situation, it is advised that you transfer the stored data to a PC before storing more fiber records (traces). NOYES FIBER OFL-100 Refer to section 3.7 for more information on saving a trace to a X.XXxx — Self test —...

  • Page 13: Selecting Operational Parameters

    If during the start up procedure the following screen appears, The OFL 100 will display the following screen. If ‘YES’ is an error in the internal optics has occurred and will require selected the unit will search the memory for stored traces. repair.
  • Page 14 SEND TRACES TO PC SET EVENT THRESHOLD: NEXT X.XXdB The screen will change to: The Set Event Threshold option allows you to select the threshold level that the unit will use during operation. TRANSFERRING TRACE Press the arrow key below the dB value to toggle through the 1 of 1 available thresholds.
  • Page 15 When the digit is at the desired value selecting ‘NEXT’ will shift ARE YOU SURE? the underscore marker one digit to the left. This process is repeated until all digits have been selected. (NOTE: The tenth’s place can only be a 4, 5, or 6, and the whole number “1” cannot be edited).

  • Page 16: Dm And Ds Models

    3.2.2 DM and DS Models The OFL 100 is now transferring all records stored in memory. When complete, the screen will change to: From the main menu, selecting ‘SETUP’ provides a series of internal operational parameters. The first screen is shown in CLEAR STORAGE MEMORY the next column.
  • Page 17 Selecting ‘NEXT’ from either the Send Records to PC or Clear Selecting ‘NEXT’ will change the screen to the next setup Storage Memory screens, will change the screen to the next parameter. setup parameter. SET TEST WAVELENGTH: SET INDEX AT XXXnm: NEXT DUAL NEXT...
  • Page 18 Selecting ‘NEXT’ again will change the screen to the next setup parameter. SET DISPLAY UNITS : NEXT METERS The right arrow key will toggle the measurement units between meters and feet. Selecting ‘NEXT’ will change the screen to the next setup parameter.

  • Page 19: Verifying Test Conditions

    Verifying Test Conditions The OFL 100 will still measure fiber when there are fewer blocks but its range will be significantly shortened. Before making any measurements you should prepare a jumper Alternately the display will read: cable by inspecting and cleaning the fiber ends. Connect the OFL 100 to the fiber under test with the jumper cable.

  • Page 20: Dm And Ds Models

    3.3.2 DM and DS Models The OFL 100 will still measure fiber when there are fewer blocks, but its range will be significantly shortened. The number of blocks displayed in the main menu, as shown below, indicates the quality of the launch condition, or FIB[<50m] BATT [ connection to the system.

  • Page 21: Locating The End Of The Fiber

    Locating the End of the Fiber XXXXm is the distance of the fiber end measured in meters (m), or feet (ft). The OFL 100 will indicate whether or not the end termination is reflective. The letter “R” indicates that the 3.4.1 HR, LR and MM Models end is reflective, a ‘N’...

  • Page 22: Dm And Ds Models

    3.4.2 DM and DS Models XXXX m is the distance of the fiber end measured in meters (m) or feet (ft). The OFL 100 will indicate whether or not the end termination is reflective. The letter “R” indicates that the Select ‘LOCATE’...

  • Page 23: Plotting A Trace

    Plotting a Trace then: ***** PLOTTING ***** 3.5.1 HR, MM, DM and DS Models Selecting ‘PLOT/SAVE’ after locating the fiber will immediately offer the option to plot the trace to a thermal printer or to save the trace. PLOTTING: DO NOT DISCONNECT FIBER SELECT: PLOT...

  • Page 24: Lr Models

    3.5.2 LR Models Selecting either print mode will change the display to: After locating the fiber select between ‘SCAN’ and ‘PLOT/SAVE’. PRINTING HEADER Then selecting ‘PLOT’ will immediately offer the option to plot a full 40K scale or to auto-scale the distance to the fiber end. The text header will print.
  • Page 25 The thermal printer will now begin plotting the trace. A normal trace will take approximately two minutes to plot. After plotting is complete the display will change to: SAVE TRACE? Selecting ‘NO’ will return you to the Main Menu. Selecting ‘YES’ will immediately offer the option to save the trace to internal memory or to a computer.

  • Page 26: Saving A Trace In The Ofl 100

    Saving a Trace in the OFL 100 DO NOT DISCONNECT FIBER The OFL 100MM, HR and LR models can save up to 99 backscatter traces in internal memory, depending on the length The fiber cannot be removed during a save function because and complexity of the traces.

  • Page 27: Lr Models

    3.6.2 LR Models When the measurement is 100% complete the display will change to: Selecting ‘OFL 100’ will save the trace to internal memory. The — TRACE XX SAVED — display will change to: NEXT 1% FILLED SAVE TRACE 40 KM FBR END The XX refers to a storage location from 01 to 99.
  • Page 28 The YY refers to a storage location from 01 to 98. The OFL STORING RECORDS FOR 100 assigns this number automatically. The % FILLED value FIBER # XX will change according to the amount of internal memory space currently being used by stored records. Selecting ‘NEXT’ will return you to the Main Menu.

  • Page 29: Saving A Trace To A Pc

    Saving a Trace to a PC The OFL 100 actively measures the fiber while it is saving the trace so you cannot remove the fiber. When the measurement is complete the display will return to the Main Menu. Please 3.7.1 HR and MM Models refer to section 3.0 in the PCPLOT3 user’s guide for more information on how to setup the PC software to receive the Selecting ‘COMPUTER’...

  • Page 30: Dm And Ds Models

    The ’40 KM’ will save the trace as a full 40 km scale and ‘FBR 3.7.3 DM and DS Models END’ will automatically expand the horizontal scale to the fiber end. See the section on PLOT for more information. Selecting Selecting COMPUTER at the SAVE TO prompt will transfer the either save option the display will change to;...

  • Page 31: Scanning For Events

    Scanning for Events The event measurement sequence takes approximately 1-2 minutes depending on fiber length, and number of splices. The ‘SCAN’ feature is provided as a troubleshooting mode to The minimum distance required between reflective events to allow the user to quickly find potential trouble spots along the obtain individual splice loss measurements is 30 meters.

  • Page 32: Lr Models

    NOTE: The OFL 100 will typically not measure events within 3.8.2 LR Models 30 meters of the fiber start or 30 meters of the fiber end. If an event is located in this area, the OFL 100 will display the location Select ‘SCAN’...
  • Page 33 Typical events above the threshold value will appear as follows: Pressing the left arrow key again will display the fiber end measurement as follows: EVENT 1 OF 2: FIBER END: XXXXm 1.1dB R at 4441 m NEXT PLOT/SAVE To view the next event press the left arrow key. Selecting ‘NEXT’...

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Trouble Shooting

    The OFL 100 is designed to be run continuously while connected to the Noyes AC Power Adapter. The OFL 100 may 4.1 Repair And Calibration also be stored for long periods of time while connected to an AC power supply.

  • Page 35: Optical Connector Maintenance

    1. Remove the 4 thumb screws securing the connector plate Gather some basic information if you plan to call Noyes Fiber to the front panel to allow access to the optical bulkhead. Systems for help. Be sure to have the following information readily available before you contact Technical Support.

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Please take a few moments to fill out defective material and workmanship for a period of one year the card and mail or fax it to Noyes Fiber Systems to ensure from the date of shipment to the original customer. Any product proper initiation of your warranty term.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Ofl 100 Specifications

    Appendix A: OFL 100 Specifications MODEL OFL 100HR OFL 100MM OFL 100DM OFL 100DS OFL 100LR OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Emitter Type Laser Emitter Classification Class 1 (FDA CFR 21 and IEC 825) Center Wavelengths 850 nm 850 nm 850, 1310 nm 1310, 1550 nm 1310 nm Emitter Fiber Type...

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Rs-232 Pin Designations For Pc Cable

    MODEL OFL 100HR OFL 100MM OFL 100DM OFL 100DS OFL 100LR GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Display 2 line by 20 character LCD display Distance Display Units meters or feet Hard-copy Trace Output RS-232 port Power lead acid rechargeable or AC Battery Life 6 hrs.
  • Page 39 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NOYES FIBER SYSTEMS Eastgate Park · PO Box 398 · Laconia, NH 03247 E-Mail: techsupp@noyes-fiber.com · URL: www.noyes-fiber.com Tel: 800-321-5298 or 603-528-7780 · Fax: 603-528-2025...

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