Chapter 5 Power meter and Source functions of the OTDR Modules
Performing the insertion loss measurement
Figure 113
Side by side reference
MTS / BERD 8000 V2 (1)
OTDR
Source
1
Before connecting fiber/jumper, use appropriate cleaning tool to clean connector
end-faces.
2
Connect the two jumpers together via a bulkhead connector.
3
Set, on MTS / T-BERD 8000 V2 (1), the OTDR light source as "Standard Ref"
a
b
c
d
e
f
4
Set, on MTS / T-BERD 8000 V2 (2), the power meter (from OTDR module or from
the Base-unit) as "Standard Ref"
a
b
c
d
The reference levels are stored into the unit, and have been automatically filled into the
setup.
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H
Press the
key
OME
Select the Source function from the OTDR Module on Home page
R
Press
key
ESULTS
In the Results page, press Standard Ref
Select the Twintest mode by skipping through the different modes via the
Mode menu key.
Press Laser On key to activate the source
H
Press the
key
OME
Use the arrow keys or touchscreen to select the Powermeter function of the
Base-Unit, in Home page
R
Press
key
ESULTS
In the Results page, press Standard Ref.
The actual power level is set as the new reference level for the selected
wavelength. Then, the displayed value is around 00.00 dB.
User Manual
MTS / BERD 8000 V2 (2)
Bulkhead
connector
Jumpers
.
78000010220 Rev. 024
Mainframe or
OTDR module
.