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  • Page 1 M-Series OTDRs User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Any product found to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced by Noyes. In no case will Noyes liabilities exceed the original purchase price of the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information......... . .4 Getting Started: Front Panel Keys .

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    OTDR port. NOTICE! Noyes OTDR contains no user serviceable parts. Except for changing batteries and cleaning optical ports, this instrument must be returned to Noyes or authorized agents for repair and calibration. IMPORTANT! Proper care in handling should be taken when using any precision optical test equipment.

  • Page 5: Getting Started: Front Panel Keys

    Getting Started: Front Panel Keys The use of each key is summarized in the table below. KEy SyMbOl KEy NAME KEy FUNCTION Power Press and hold (approx. 1 sec.) to turn an OTDR on or off VFl laser ON 2Hz - Press and hold (approx. 2 sec.) LED will flash ON CW - Press and hold (approx.

  • Page 6: Main Menu: Selecting The Mode

    Main Menu: Selecting the Mode Two types of modes are available from the Main Menu as follows: TEST MODES: OTDR and OPM To select the desired mode Used to perform OTDR and OPM tests • Tap the appropriate touch screen icon •...

  • Page 7: Getting Started: Display Features

    Getting Started: Display Features Test Settings View Settings page tabs Battery icon (see legend, page 8) Back tab Main Menu tab Soft key labels Settings Page Tabs Full Auto/Expert OTDR mode Real-Time OTDR mode OPM mode Press tabs to perform the following: Home mode - display OTDR setup, change Fiber and Cable ID parameters Test Settings...
  • Page 8 Getting Started: Display Features OTDR Trace View Battery icon (see legend below) Trace page tabs Page header Soft key labels bATTERy ICON bATTERy STATUS bATTERy ICON bATTERy STATUS Green - fully charged Charging - AC connected Fully Charged - AC Red - discharged connected Trace Page Tabs...
  • Page 9 Main Menu: Selecting the Mode TEST MODES: OTDR and OPM Test Mode Icon Description Full Auto This is the recommended mode for users who are not familiar with OTDR OTDR operation. In the Full Auto mode, OTDR parameters such as Range, Pulse Width, and Averaging Time are set automatically. Tests are done at two wavelengths and always include an Event Table and Summary page.

  • Page 10: Setup: General Settings

    Setup: General Settings The General Settings may be completed as indicated below. Press key to display submenu, which allows the selection of available languages Press key to display submenu, which allows the selection of available date/time/numbers formatting options arrows to select units of measure arrows to toggle the Beeper function On/Off...

  • Page 11: Setup: Full Auto Mode Settings

    Setup: Full Auto Mode Settings Core Settings Full Auto mode settings are common for all OTDR Test modes and will be referred to as Core Settings. PARAMETER dEFINITION Test Port This parameter indicates that a multimode or single-mode laser is used to generate an OTDR trace Fiber Type This parameter is used to set fiber type which determines the GIR and...

  • Page 12: Setup: Expert Mode Settings

    Setup: Expert Mode Settings In addition to Core Settings (see Full Auto mode settings), the Expert test mode allows you to set the Wavelength, Range, Pulse Width, Averaging Time, and Filter parameters. Setup - Auto Setup - Auto Once If set to [Auto], OTDR sets Range, Pulse If set to [Auto Once], OTDR sets Range, Width, Time, and Filter for each test.

  • Page 13: Setup: Real-Time Mode Settings

    Setup: Expert Mode Settings Setup - Manual (continued) Note: The Range, Pulse Width, and Averaging Time parameters are user-selectable if the [Setup] parameter is set to [Manual]. PARAMETER dESCRIPTION Range The Range parameter determines the distance range of the full (unzoomed) trace. It also determines Resolution - the distance between data points in the trace: the longer the range, the wider the data point spacing.

  • Page 14: Setup: Event Settings

    Setup: Event Settings The Event Settings Menu features three parameters: Events, Event Thresholds, and Pass/Fail Thresholds. In Full Auto OTDR test mode these parameters are set as follows: • Events - set to Auto and an Event Table is calculated for every test. •...

  • Page 15: Event Settings: Pass/Fail

    Event Settings: Pass/Fail Event Thresholds Chart Threshold Min Value (dB) Default Value (dB) Max Value (dB) Event Loss 0.05 0.10 Event Reflectance -65.0 -65.0 -35.0 Event End 25.0 Event Pass Thresholds Threshold Min Value (dB) Default Value (dB) Max Value (dB) Event Pass Thresholds Loss, Reflective Event 0.05...

  • Page 16: Setup: Opm Mode Settings

    Setup: OPM Mode Settings OPM Page Tabs Press tabs to perform the following: Home mode - display the OPM setup, current test values, and Reference values. From the Home mode page you may change Fiber and Cable ID parameters. Data Table - review OPM test results.
  • Page 17 Home Page Soft Keys/Touch Screen Icons Note: The current function of each soft key is indicated by an icon or label on the Touch Screen. If you prefer using the Touch Screen, tap the appropriate icon or label. ICON FUNCTION Wavelength In CW mode: Press this key, and then use arrows to select an...
  • Page 18 Mate the free ends of the transmit and receive jumpers using an appropriate adapter. Verify that the insertion loss of this mated connector pair is under 0.75 dB, the maximum allowed by the TIA and ISO (Noyes recommends 0.4 - 0.5 dB typical), as follows: •...

  • Page 19: Setup: New Job Creation

    Setup: New Job Creation The New Job utility mode is available for creating new jobs (setting up a file structure and defining the fiber under test location: Drives, Folders, Jobs, Routes [End Locations], Cables, Test Equipment Location, and Operators). The New Job utility menu is accessed from the Main Menu by taping the New Job touch screen icon or pressing the [New Job] soft key.

  • Page 20: Setup: Results Manager

    Setup: Results Manager Note: See New Job Creation for a simplified means of creating new jobs (page 19). The Results Manager menu is accessed from the Main Menu by taping the Results touch screen icon or pressing the [Results] soft key. •...

  • Page 21: Job Creation In Results Manager

    Job Creation in Results Manager From the Results Manager page, use arrows to highlight the desired Drive where test results will be saved. Press the [Tools] soft key to display the Tools menu ( Tools menus will vary depending on the selected level in the file tree structure as shown below.

  • Page 22: Job Selection From A Test Mode

    Job Selection from a Test Mode A Job is selected from the Job Settings page, which is accessed from each test mode. Within each test mode, use tab keys to select tab and display the Job Settings page. From the Job Settings page, use arrows to highlight Cable...

  • Page 23: Opening A Trace File For Review

    Opening a Trace File for Review Access Results Manager from the Main Menu by pressing the [Results] soft key. [Results] soft key • Use the arrows to navigate up/down the In this example, file list of folders/files contains both the OTDR and OPM test •...

  • Page 24: Running Tests & Viewing Results

    Running Tests & Viewing Results Press to start Test OTDR header is [Testing] Press to stop Test OTDR header is [Stopping] followed by [Stopped] When test is done, the OTDR header is [Not Saved] After test is saved, the OTDR header is [Saved] Open saved trace from the Results Manager and use...

  • Page 25: Trace Page Features

    Trace Page Features Trace Page Features FEATURE dESCRIPTION Trace This is a graph of insertion loss vs. distance. The vertical axis shows loss in dB. The horizontal axis shows distance in user-selected distance units. LSA adjust lines Available depending on the selected Loss Method. Cursors Used to measure loss and distance.
  • Page 26 Trace Page Features FEATURE dESCRIPTION Test status Displays test status labels as follows: Testing - indicates test in progress Stopped - test is interrupted Not Saved - the displayed test results are not saved Saved - the displayed test results are saved Wavelength field Displays test wavelengths of the currently displayed trace.

  • Page 27: Event Table & Summary Results

    Event Table & Summary Results Event Table & Summary Results are generated together Set Mode to Full Auto or set Mode to Expert and Events (Event Settings) to Auto. From the Event Table or Summary page, press the [Calc] soft key if no Event Table or Summary page was created.

  • Page 28: Fault Locating: Full Auto

    Fault Locating: Full Auto Select Full Auto mode Select Launch Cable: Noyes (1km), Noyes (500m), Noyes (150m), None, User Clean and Connect launch cable In General Settings: Set Distance Units: m, ft, kft, Select Test Port: SM or MM km, mi...

  • Page 29: Text Editor

    Text Editor Editable text field Touch Pad of alphanumeric characters (Tap with stylus or use Arrow and Enter keys) Press when done Soft key labels Numerical Editor Parameter name Editable numeric field Selection cursor Move by pressing arrows Numeric Touch Pad (Tap with stylus or arrows to increment/decrement...

  • Page 30: Transferring Files

    Transferring Files From OTDR via USB Function Port to PC To transfer files from your OTDR to a PC using a USB cable, perform the following: Connect your OTDR to a PC using the supplied mini-USB to USB cable. Note: If your PC requests new USB drivers, install the CD-ROM that comes with your OTDR, which contains the needed drivers.

  • Page 31: Recommended Accessories

    Launch and Receive cables are required to measure the insertion loss and reflectance of the near- end and far-end connectors respectively, of the fiber link being tested. Noyes Fiber Rings may be used as Launch and Receive cables. Fiber Rings with a variety of lengths and connector styles are available from AFL Telecommunications.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications M700 Single-mode OTDR OTdR SPECIFICATIONS dUAl-WAVE OTdR TRIPlE-WAVE OTdR Emitter Type Laser Safety Class Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03 Center Wavelengths 1310/1550 nm 1310/1550/1625 nm Wavelength Tolerance ± 25/25 nm ± 25/25/10 nm Dynamic Range (SNR = 1) 40/38 dB 40/38/38 dB...
  • Page 33 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz Tone Detection 1 Accuracy measured at 25ºC and -10 dBm per N.I.S.T. standards. 2 Automatic wavelength identification and switching when used with Noyes Wave ID Series Light Sources. VISUAl FAUlT lOCATOR SPECIFICATIONS Emitter Type...
  • Page 34 Specifications M700 Long Range QUAD OTDR Specifications All specifications valid at 25°C unless otherwise specified OTdR SPECIFICATIONS MUlTIMOdE OTdR SINGlE-MOdE OTdR Emitter Type Laser Safety Class Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03 Center Wavelengths 850/1300 nm 1310/1550 nm Wavelength Tolerance ±...
  • Page 35 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz Tone Detection 1 Accuracy measured at 25ºC and -10 dBm per N.I.S.T. standards. 2 Automatic wavelength identification and switching when used with Noyes Wave ID Series Light Sources. VISUAl FAUlT lOCATOR SPECIFICATIONS Emitter Type...
  • Page 36 Specifications M700 QUAD OTDR Specifications All specifications valid at 25°C unless otherwise specified OTdR qUAd OTdR MUlTIMOdE SINGlE-MOdE Emitter Type Laser Safety Class Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03 Center Wavelengths 850/1300 nm 1310/1550 nm Wavelength Tolerance ±...
  • Page 37 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz Tone Detection 1 Accuracy measured at 25ºC and -10 dBm per N.I.S.T. standards. 2 Automatic wavelength identification and switching when used with Noyes Wave ID Series Light Sources. VISUAl FAUlT lOCATOR SPECIFICATIONS Emitter Type...

  • Page 38: Cleaning Tips

    Cleaning Tips Clean Test Cables and FUT It is important to keep connector end-faces on the launch and receive cables and those on the Fiber Under Test (FUT) clean, to ensure accurate measurements and operation. IMPORTANT! Inspect optical connectors after cleaning to ensure cleaning was successful and to verify the end-face is not damaged (cracked, pitted, etc.).
  • Page 39 Cleaning the optical ports with adapters removed Removing connector adapters for cleaning and inspection To access the OTDR Port • Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise approximately four times. • Pull the adapter directly out away from the universal adapter mount to expose the ferrule. To access the VFL Port Unscrew the adapter counterclockwise and pull the adapter straight out to expose the ferrule.

  • Page 40: Faqs

    FAQs Can I save traces for viewing later? Yes. There is a dedicated Save key. In the Main Menu “File tab”, set up the location/folder (Internal or USB) to save the file, the file naming format, and fiber number. The fiber number will automatically increment after each trace is saved.

  • Page 41: Recharging Batteries

    • Press key to enter the Version Information Screen. Note: It is helpful to have your OTDR version number if you need to contact Noyes Customer Service or Technical Support. Contact us You may call Noyes Customer Service between 8 AM and 5 PM, United States Eastern Time.
  • Page 42 Thank you for choosing Noyes Test & Inspection 16 Eastgate Park Road Belmont, NH 03220 Phone: 800-321-5298 9001 603-528-7780 Fax: 603-528-2025 www.AFLtele.com/go/Noyes...

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