Connect to Fiber Under Test (FUT):
The Launch Cable may be connected to the FUT
via an optical patch panel (OPP) or an optical
coupler:
1. If the interface to the FUT is a patch cord,
connect the patch cord to an optical coupler
with the same connector type.
2. Inspect the FUT connected to the coupler or
OPP.
3. Inspect the other fiber end face of the
Launch Cable.
4. Connect the Launch Cable to the coupler or
OPP.
Launch and Configure Expert OTDR:
1. Press the Power button
T-BERD/MTS test instrument.
2. Tap the EXPERT OTDR icon until it is yellow
and highlighted
3. Tap the Setup soft key
4. Tap Display and set Distance Unit to your
desired unit of measure.
5. Tap Auto-set to configure the OTDR to auto-
configure range, pulse width, and resolution.
to start the
.
Figure 4: Connecting the Launch Cable to the FUT with a coupler
Figure 5: Connecting the Launch Cable to an OPP
Figure 6: Fiber Optics Home screen
Figure 7: Expert OTDR Setup
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