EXFO LFD-200 Manual

EXFO LFD-200 Manual

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LFD-200
Live Fiber Detector

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  • Page 1 EXFO LFD-201 Specs User Guide Provided by www.AAATesters.com LFD-200 Live Fiber Detector...
  • Page 2 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. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Certification ..................... iv 1 Introducing the LFD-200 Live Fiber Detector ......1 Main Features ....................1 Typical Applications ..................2 Available Models ....................3 Adapter Heads ....................4 Power Source ....................5 Conventions ...................... 6 2 Operating the Live Fiber Detector ........... 7 3 Maintenance ................
  • Page 4: Certification

    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.
  • Page 5 Tel.: +44 2380 246810 Equipment Type/Environment: Test & Measurement / Industrial Trade Name/Model No.: Live Fiber Detector / LFD-200 Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EN 61326-1:1997 +A1 :1998 A+ :2001 EMC requirements –...
  • Page 6: Introducing The Lfd-200 Live Fiber Detector

    1 Introducing the LFD-200 Live Fiber Detector Main Features The LFD-200 Live Fiber Detector detects traffic and measures optical signals transmitted through singlemode and multimode fibers without having to disconnect them. The Live Fiber Detector uses a safe macrobending technique that does not disrupt traffic (that is, it eliminates the need to identify a fiber by opening it at the splice point).
  • Page 7: Typical Applications

    Adapter head Traffic LED indicators TRAFFIC Tone LED indicators Display Slider Live Fiber Detector LFD-200 Battery compartment Typical Applications Your Live Fiber Detector can be used to: verify the presence of a signal before re-routing or maintenance  perform continuity tests ...
  • Page 8: Available Models

    Introducing the LFD-200 Live Fiber Detector Available Models Four different models are available, as explained in the table below: Model Description LFD-201 Detects continuous signal or signal modulated at 270 Hz, 1 kHz,  and 2 kHz. Comes with three interchangeable adapter heads: 250 μm, ...
  • Page 9: Adapter Heads

    3 mm or a 2 mm buffered fiber. to be used with a ribbon fiber jacketed fiber (that is, pigtails or a 250 μm coated fiber. and jumpers) or a loose tube fiber. LFD-200...
  • Page 10: Power Source

    Introducing the LFD-200 Live Fiber Detector The LFD-203 Live Fiber Detector is supplied with three adapter heads. The adapter heads for the LFD-203 model have an indexing notch, which is part of the ambient-light-reduction design. Indexing notch Indexing notch Indexing notch...
  • Page 11: Conventions

    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. LFD-200...
  • Page 12: Operating The Live Fiber Detector

    Operating the Live Fiber Detector 2 Operating the Live Fiber Detector To operate the Live Fiber Detector: 1. Choose an adapter head for the type of fiber to be tested (see Adapter Heads on page 4). 2. Slide the adapter head into the mating slotted channel, applying a slight downward pressure.
  • Page 13 5. If you want to send a modulated signal, connect the unit to a source (such as EXFO FOT-700 Fiber-Optic Tester, FLS-130A Fiber-Optic Light Source or FLS-210A Variable Light Source), as illustrated below. Note: The recommended wavelength is 1550 nm for tone identification. If you...
  • Page 14 Operating the Live Fiber Detector 8. If you have the LFD-202 or LFD-202P Live Fiber Detector model, look at the relative core power of the fiber on the display. LFD-202 LFD-202P Displays the relative core power with a Displays the relative core power with a negative dB value between –6 and dB value between +4 and –19 dBm.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    3. While applying light pressure (to avoid breaking the detector window), gently rotate the cleaning tip on the detector window. 4. Repeat step 3 with a dry cleaning tip or blow dry with compressed air. 5. Discard the cleaning tips after one use. LFD-200...
  • Page 16: Replacing The 9 V Battery

    Maintenance Replacing the 9 V Battery When the battery voltage becomes low, the LOW BAT LED illuminates (LFD-201 and LFD-203 models) or Lb appears on the display (LFD-202 and LFD-202P models). The unit will continue to operate for some time, but the battery should be replaced with a fresh 9 V alkaline battery as soon as possible.
  • Page 17: Adjusting Compartment And Battery Doors

    4. Turn the screw clockwise or counterclockwise, on whether you want to slacken or tighten the screw. 5. Close the door. Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) For complete recycling/disposal information as per European Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com/recycle. LFD-200...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    4 Troubleshooting 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).
  • Page 19: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 20: Exclusions

    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.
  • Page 21: Service And Repairs

    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.
  • Page 22: Exfo Service Centers Worldwide

    Warranty EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue 1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada) Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 Tel.: 1 418 683-5498 CANADA Fax: 1 418 683-9224 quebec.service@exfo.com...
  • Page 23: A Technical Specifications

    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 LFD-201, LFD-202 and LFD-202E...
  • Page 24 CHINESE REGULATION ON RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES NAMES AND CONTENTS OF THE TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES OR ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS EXFO PRODUCT EXFO 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...
  • Page 25 Tel.: 1 978 367-5600 · Fax: 1 978 367-5700 EXFO NETHAWK Elektroniikkatie 2 FI-90590 Oulu, FINLAND Tel.: +358 (0) 403 010 300 Fax: +358 (0) 8 564 5203 TOLL-FREE (USA and Canada) 1 800 663-3936 © 2011 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada (2011-10) ...

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