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Black Box FOOBL Manual

Optical break locator, detects fault locations in single-mode fiber optic cable and displays the exact distance on the lcd
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Optical Break Locator
Detects fault locations in single-mode fiber optic
cable and displays the exact distance on the LCD.
This palm-sized unit is lightweight, easy to carry, and simple to operate.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) •
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax
Support
724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,
Information
PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
BLACK BOX
FOOBL
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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax Support 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, Information PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 Optical Break Locator FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
  • Page 3 NOM Statement and Safety Information 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
  • Page 4 This may cause electric shock, product malfunction, or poor performance. TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.5.4 Reading Data from a PC ............12 4.5.5 Using the AC Adapter ............. 12 Maintenance ................... 13 Appendix. Troubleshooting ................14 A.1 Problems/Causes/Solutions ............... 14 A.2 Calling Black Box ................15 A.3 Shipping and Packaging ..............15 Page 5 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Optical Break Locator 1. Specifications Battery Capability: Up to 15,000 measurements Emitter Type: LD Event Detection Point: First one Fiber Type: 9/125-µm single-mode fiber Wavelength: 1550 ±20 nm Maximum Power Output: 100 mW Type of Event: Refractive event Maximum Measuring Distance: 80.7 miles (130 km) Measuring Accuracy: ±(0.8 m + 0.001% x measuring distance) Measuring Dead Zone: 9.6 ft.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Use it for fiber installation, detection, and maintenance. 2.2 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. • Main unit • Quality check report •...

  • Page 8: Powering The Unit

    Optical Break Locator 3. Powering the Unit 3.1 Batteries When the battery power is almost out, a low-battery indicator LED will blink continuously. Replace the batteries or plug in the AC adapter to charge batteries. Make sure that you turned the unit on before charging the batteries. Unplug the AC adapter when the batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 Parts of the Optical Break Locator The instrument panel is divided into two parts: the LCD display and the operation keys. The unit has an FC/PC fiber connector. FC connector (interchangeable) LCD display Operation keys Figure 4-1.
  • Page 10 Optical Break Locator Table 4-1. Keypad functions. Number Key Function Power: Press this key to power on the unit. The unit will turn off automatically if no keys are pressed for ten minutes. The unit will turn on with the auto-off function deactivated when you press the key for longer than two seconds.

  • Page 11: Lcd

    Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 LCD Figure 4-2 illustrates the LCD display panel. Power on/off Refractive index AC adapter Battery charge Refractive rate Storage position Storage position sign Results display Active laser indicator Units in meters Figure 4-2. LCD display panel. 4.4 Before Using the Optical Break Locator 1.

  • Page 12: Group Refractive Index Setting

    Optical Break Locator 2. Press the “ON/OFF” key for more than two seconds to power off the unit. To activate the auto-off function: The unit powers off if no keys are pressed in ten minutes. Press the “ON/OFF” key for about two seconds to power on the unit with the auto-off function deactivated.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Chapter 5: Maintenance 5. Maintenance 1. Clean the fiber connector and the connecting flange on a regular basis. 2. Use standard fiber connectors when testing. 3. When the unit is not in use, place the dust cap on the connector to prevent it from being scratched or becoming dirty.

  • Page 14: Appendix. Troubleshooting

    1. Plug in the battery or AC power adapter. 2. Charge the battery. 3. Re-install battery. 4. If the unit still doesn’t work, return it to Black Box (for details, see Section A.2). Problem: The unit goes on and off sometimes, but not always. Possible Cause: Low battery.

  • Page 15: Calling Black Box

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
  • Page 16 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.

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