Viavi SmartClass Fiber MPOLx Quick Card

Quick Card
SmartClass Fiber MPOLx
Testing MPO/MTP terminated 12-strand fiber
This quick card describes how to use the VIAVI MPOLx for troubleshooting and loss/length MPO fiber
certification.

Equipment Requirements:

• MPOLx MPO test kit which will include:
o MPOLP-85(P) – MPO Power Meter
o MPOLS-8x(P) – MPO Light Source
o MPO/MTP FMAE adapter (APC for SM, PC for MM) (P versions)
o 2x unpinned to unpinned Type A launch cords
o 1x pinned to pinned Type A test cord
o 2x MPO mating adapters
• The latest SmartClass Fiber firmware
o To download the latest version visit http://scf.updatemyunit.net
• FiberChek PRO software with version 2.02 or newer
o To download the latest version visit
• MPO Cleaning Tool
Configure the MPOLP-85P for the type of testing you will be performing:
• Create and set-up a project on the MPOLP:
o From home screen press the management icon (left side of touch screen, middle icon).
o Select projects, press menu button, and select add.
o Type the name of the project, tap the check mark to save.
o Add a description, set the label prefix, label index, and auto increment as desired.
o Press the back button and set the project to Active.
• Create and save the test configuration for the Loss/Length test you wish to perform:
Note: Setup can only be done on the MPOLP and not the MPOLS.
o From home screen select Loss/Length.
o Press the menu button.
o Select a pre-set test configuration or create a new one as follows:
▪ Select add – and name the test configuration (e.g. "SMF 12 Strand Test"). Select this
new test configuration and create a setup for a basic loss/length test:
• Fiber Type = MM/SM as appropriate
• Test Limit – Link Validation. Polarity A, Length 100 meters
• Cable Name: OM4/OS1 as appropriate
• Cable and Connector: as appropriate
• Test Reference Method: 1 Jumper
• Pass/Fail Fiber Selection: as appropriate
• Ensure the Patch Cord Microscope (PCM) settings are correct (if equipped) – using
correct inspection profile (Ribbon, SM or MM (IEC-61300-3-35 Ed. 2.0) ensures the
correct illumination of the end face.
• Adjust the focus and Y axis. Turn auto-center off.
http://fcpro.updatemyunit.net/
VIAVI Solutions