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User Guide TG-300B/LFD-300B Tone Generator/Live Fiber Detector WWW.FIBEROPTICBANK.COM...
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Contents Certification Information ................. iv 1 Introducing the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder ...... 1 General Description ..................1 Power Sources ....................4 Typical Applications ..................4 Conventions ...................... 4 2 Operating the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder ......5 Installing the Fiber in the Alignment Groove ............ 6 Identifying Live Fibers ..................
F.C.C. Information Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in the United States. However, compliance verification tests are systematically performed on most EXFO equipment. Information Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European Union.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive And their amendments Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue Quebec, Quebec Canada, G1M 2K2 (418) 683-0211 Equipment Type/Environment: Test &...
Introducing the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder 1 Introducing the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder The FiberFinder detects traffic and measures optical signals transmitted through singlemode fibers without having to disconnect them. It uses a proven macrobending technique, with an insertion loss of less than 1 dB, that does not disrupt traffic allowing you to safely work on live fibers.
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Fiber Modulator LED: Indicates if the low-frequency modulation was emitted by the TG300B. Positioning LED: Blinks while the clamping mechanism presses on the fiber. ON/OFF and battery status LED: Is constantly lit while the unit is running and blinking when the batteries are low. WWW.FIBEROPTICBANK.COM TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder...
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Introducing the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder The switch and the display are located on the front of the unit. The battery compartment is located on the back panel and the connection for the AC adapter is at the bottom. Protective cap: Reduces the influence that ambient light might have on test results.
AUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions. MPORTANT Refers to information about this product you should not overlook. WWW.FIBEROPTICBANK.COM TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder...
Operating the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder 2 Operating the TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder You can identify live or dark fibers using the TG-300B as the transmitter and the LFD-300B as the receiver. You can also determine if a fiber is live or dark using the LFD300B. AUTION Do not use your units with fibers of which diameters are smaller than 900 μm as the pressure could damage them.
Failure to do so can cause the fiber to be bent by the clamping pressure and create a loss over the guaranteed 1 dB. EXFO shall not be held liable for any damage arising out either from the incorrect use nor the use of the unit which does not respect the operation instructions.
3. Slide the switch downward. During the TG-300B startup procedure, the unit vibrates and emits a sound, the Positioning LED blinks, and LOAd appears on the display. This startup procedure takes about 20 seconds to complete.
When you need to identify dark fibers, install a light source at one end of the fiber-optic link and the LFD300B at the other end. Note: The following EXFO sources are best suited for use with the LFD300B: FLS-300, FOT-300, FLS-600, FOT-600, and FOT-930. To identify a fiber: 1.
Fiber in the Alignment Groove on page 6. 2. Put the protective cap on the head of the unit. MPORTANT EXFO recommends that you use the protective cap when performing your tests to minimize the possible influence of ambient light. 3. Slide the switch downward.
Threaded end Flexible arm 3. Using the threaded hole on the back of the TG300B, screw it on the end of the flexible arm. Threaded hole TG-300B back panel 4. Adjust the flexible arm to the desired position. WWW.FIBEROPTICBANK.COM TG-300B/LFD-300B FiberFinder...
Maintenance 3 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: 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.
European Union member state with legislation regarding Directive 2002/96/EC. Except for reasons of safety or environmental benefit, equipment manufactured by EXFO, under its brand name, is generally designed to facilitate dismantling and reclamation. For complete recycling/disposal procedures and contact information, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com/recycle.
Installing the Fiber in the Alignment Groove on page 6. If it does not work, contact EXFO technical support group. The batteries are too low. Replace the batteries or connect the unit to the AC adapter.
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. (Eastern Time in North America).
Troubleshooting Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damage can occur from improper handling. The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage: Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping. Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations.
DAMAGES. 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.
Warranty Exclusions EXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased. Accessories, including but not limited to fuses, pilot lamps, batteries and universal interfaces (EUI) used with EXFO products are not covered by this warranty.
After repair, the equipment will be returned with a repair report. If the equipment is not under warranty, you will be invoiced for the cost appearing on this report. EXFO will pay return-to-customer shipping costs for equipment under warranty. Shipping insurance is at your expense.
The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com. SPECIFICATIONS Fiber type 3 mm, 1.6 mm, 900 μm...
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CHINESE REGULATION ON RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES NAMES AND CONTENTS OF THE TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES OR ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS EXFO PRODUCT Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006...
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