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- Page 1 User Guide iOCC intelligent Optical Channel Checker www.EXFO.com...
- Page 2 EXFO Inc. (EXFO). Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Laser Safety Information for the FTBx-/MAX-740C DWOCC Modules ........7 Electrical Safety Information ....................8 3 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker ....9 Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) ................9 Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ................10 Setting up Your Unit ......................12 Performing an Acquisition ....................16... - Page 4 Contents 6 Warranty ......................37 General Information ......................37 Liability ..........................38 Exclusions ..........................38 Certification ..........................38 Service and Repairs .......................39 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..................40 Index .........................41 iOCC...
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Page 5: Regulatory Information
For Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility Regulatory information on your product, refer to the user documentation of your platform. European Declaration of Conformity The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.exfo.com/en/resources/legal-documentation. intelligent Optical Channel Checker... -
Page 7: Introducing The Intelligent Optical Channel Checker
Introducing the intelligent Optical Channel Checker The intelligent Optical Channel Checker (iOCC) is a DWDM measurement instrument that allows you to monitor presence of DWDM channels and measure their power in the extended C-band. The tests are performed on live networks, through taps. Technicians can use it when installing and debugging DWDM networks, to make sure that all of the expected channels at the transmitter location are present and that they meet the minimum power per channel... -
Page 8: Module Overview
Introducing the intelligent Optical Channel Checker Module Overview Module Overview FTBx-740C DWOCC / MAX-740C DWOCC Input port MAX-5205 DWOCC iOCC... -
Page 9: Conventions
Introducing the intelligent Optical Channel Checker Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions: ARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions. -
Page 11: Safety Information
ARNING Use only accessories designed for your unit and approved by EXFO. For a complete list of accessories available for your unit, refer to its technical specifications or contact EXFO. - Page 12 General Safety Information MPORTANT Refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturers of any accessories used with your EXFO product. It may contain environmental and/or operating conditions limiting their use. MPORTANT When you see the following symbol on your unit...
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Page 13: Laser Safety Information For The Ftbx-/Max-740C Dwocc Modules
Safety Information Laser Safety Information for the FTBx-/MAX-740C DWOCC Modules Laser Safety Information for the FTBx-/MAX-740C DWOCC Modules Your instrument is in compliance with standard IEC 60825-1: 2014. ARNING Viewing the laser output with telescopic optical instruments (for example, telescopes and binoculars) may pose an eye hazard and thus the user should not direct the beam into an area where such instruments are likely to be used. -
Page 14: Electrical Safety Information
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Electrical Safety Information For more information on product safety and equipment ratings, refer to the user documentation of your platform. All intelligent Optical Channel Checker modules power consumption is below 10 W. iOCC... -
Page 15: Setting Up And Using Your Intelligent Optical Channel Checker
APC option MPORTANT EXFO strongly recommends to only use APC module connectors. To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate: 1. Hold the EUI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards. 2. Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly. -
Page 16: Cleaning And Connecting Optical Fibers
To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings: Always inspect fiber ends and make sure that they are clean as explained below before inserting them into the port. EXFO is not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling. - Page 17 EXFO uses good quality connectors in compliance with EIA-455-21A standards. To keep connectors clean and in good condition, EXFO strongly recommends inspecting them with a fiber inspection probe before connecting them. Failure to do so will result in permanent damage to the connectors and degradation in measurements.
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Page 18: Setting Up Your Unit
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Setting up Your Unit Setting up Your Unit You can set up your iOCC easily in a few steps. This includes the pass/fail thresholds, analysis parameters, spectral unit and default view for your tests. - Page 19 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Setting up Your Unit To select the default view for your measurements: 1. From the main window, tap User Preferences. 2. Under Display, select the desired view. Keep current: use the view type currently displayed. Graph - All channels: Displays all of the channels without zooming.
- Page 20 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Setting up Your Unit To set the analysis parameters: 1. From the main window, tap User Preferences. 2. Under Analysis Parameters, enter the values to use for detection level and power offset. 3.
- Page 21 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Setting up Your Unit To use and set the power threshold value: 1. From the main window, tap User Preferences. 2. Under Pass/Fail Threshold, enable the option, then enter the value that will set your pass/fail threshold.
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Page 22: Performing An Acquisition
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Performing an Acquisition Performing an Acquisition You can either perform a single acquisition or have the application run a continuous, or live, scan. The live scan is particularly useful if you want to have instant and dynamic retroaction on your tests as you repair a network. - Page 23 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Performing an Acquisition To run a continuous scan: From the main window, tap Live. To stop the scan, tap Stop. intelligent Optical Channel Checker...
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Page 24: Changing The Viewing Mode
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Changing the Viewing Mode Changing the Viewing Mode You can view the results as a graph or as a table, which is split into two columns for a quicker view. When in the graph mode, you can zoom in for a more precise view of the results. - Page 25 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Changing the Viewing Mode To use the zoom feature: When the graph window is shown on-screen, tap once in the graph to zoom in, then tap again to zoom out. To move on the graph, drag your finger or stylus on the screen to move it to the desired location.
- Page 26 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Changing the Viewing Mode To view results in table mode: From the main window, tap Table View. To view only the channels where power was detected, use the – button. To revert to the full channel view, use the + button.
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Page 27: Analyzing Results
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Analyzing Results Analyzing Results When you have performed the scan, you can quickly view the results for your test. Channels with the minimum Difference between the maximum and maximum power values in Global verdict of scan and minimum power values the scan... -
Page 28: Generating Reports
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Generating Reports Generating Reports You can create reports for your results in either XML or PDF format. You can have the application prompt you to confirm the report details each time you create one or you can set it up as needed. - Page 29 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Generating Reports To modify report details: 1. From the main window, tap Report Info. 2. Change the report details as needed, then tap OK. intelligent Optical Channel Checker...
- Page 30 Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Generating Reports To generate a report: 1. From the main window, tap Report. 2. Confirm the report details or change them as needed, then tap Generate. 3. By default, the name of the report will be the date and time of the acquisition in your current language format, but you can change it as needed.
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Page 31: Saving Acquisitions
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Saving Acquisitions Saving Acquisitions You can save the current acquisition for future consultation. To save an acquisition file: 1. From the main window, tap Save. 2. Select a location and change the file name as needed, then tap OK. intelligent Optical Channel Checker... -
Page 32: Opening Acquisition Files
Setting up and Using Your intelligent Optical Channel Checker Opening Acquisition Files Opening Acquisition Files You can consult acquisition files you have previously saved at any time. To open an acquisition file: 1. From the main window, tap Open. 2. Locate the file that you want to open, then tap OK. iOCC... -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessary. Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. -
Page 34: Cleaning Eui Connectors
ARNING Looking into the optical connector while the light source is active WILL result in permanent eye damage. EXFO strongly recommends to TURN OFF the unit before proceeding with the cleaning procedure. - Page 35 6d. Verify connector surface with a fiber inspection probe (for example, EXFO’s FIP). 7. Put the EUI back onto the instrument (push and turn clockwise). 8. Throw out cleaning tips and wiping cloths after one use.
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Page 36: Recalibrating The Unit
Under normal use, the recommended interval for your intelligent Optical Channel Checker is: one year. For newly delivered units, EXFO has determined that the storage of this product for up to six months between calibration and shipment does not affect its performance. -
Page 37: Recycling And Disposal
(one year) To ensure that your unit conforms to the published specifications, calibration may be carried out at an EXFO service center or, depending on the product, at one of EXFO’s certified service centers. Calibrations at EXFO are performed using standards traceable to national metrology institutes. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Here are solutions to the most common problems that could occur with your application: Problem Possible Cause Solution Low power level or no Defective patchcord or Replace or clean the power displayed dirty connector patchcord. Fiber output port requires Clean and inspect the port. -
Page 40: Viewing Online Documentation
Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. -
Page 41: Viewing Information About Your Iocc
Troubleshooting Viewing Information About Your iOCC Viewing Information About Your iOCC You can view information about your iOCC such as the version number and contact information for technical support in the About window. To view iOCC information: From the main window, tap Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. -
Page 43: Warranty
Warranty General Information EXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use. -
Page 44: Liability
Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part. -
Page 45: Service And Repairs
5. Return the equipment, prepaid, to the address given to you by support personnel. Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip. EXFO will refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA number. -
Page 46: Exfo Service Centers Worldwide
Fax: +86 (755) 2955 3101 Xintian Avenue, support.asia@exfo.com Fuhai, Bao’An District, Shenzhen, China, 518103 To view EXFO's network of partner-operated Certified Service Centers nearest you, please consult EXFO's corporate website for the complete list of service partners: http://www.exfo.com/support/services/instrument-services/ exfo-service-centers. iOCC... -
Page 47: Index
Index Index front panel, cleaning ........27 FTBx-740 DWOCC ........1, 2 acquisitions opening ..........26 saving ............ 25 graph starting ..........16 view ..........13, 18 after-sales service ........34 zoom ............. 19 analysis parameters ........14 help. see online user guide caution of personal hazard........ - Page 48 ........ 12 zoom in graph..........19 service and repairs........39 service centers ..........40 setting power threshold ......15 shipping to EXFO ........39 single scan, starting ........16 sorting table..........20 spectral unit ..........12 starting acquisition ..........
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