About The Optical Tools; Inspecting Fiber - Viavi OneExpert DSL User Manual

Chapter 7 Fiber Testing

About the optical tools

The following USB optical accessories can be used with the
OneExpert DSL from the Fiber menu.
Fiber Microscope
y
– Inspect both the bulkhead (female) and patch
cord (male) sides of fiber interconnect.
– Inspect both simplex connectors.
– Use with a comprehensive selection of
precision FBPT tips.
Optical Power Meter
y
– Takes power measurements for all single-mode and multimode connectors via USB
2.0 connection.
– Measures optical power with multiple pre-calibrated wavelengths (850, 980, 1300,
1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm).
– Integrates digital power measurements, fiber inspection, and analysis into a single,
unified work sequence.
NOTE:
The Fiber menu is not viewable until one of these tools is
connected to the OneExpert.

Inspecting fiber

The optional VIAVI microscope accessory is used to view a live video of a simplex fiber to
determine if the fiber is clean. It can also capture a snap-shot and provide pass/fail analysis.
1. Connect the fiber microscope to the USB connector on the side of the instrument.
2. Connect the microscope to the optical patch cord or bulkhead.
3. Press Fiber Scope.
video of the fiber.
NOTE:
Although some microscopes can inspect multi-fiber or ribbon
fiber (depending on the microscope and the tip used), the
OneExpert's microscope application supports simplex fiber
only.
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The Fiber Microscope screen appears, as shown here, showing live
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