Start The Test Sequence - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Chapter 17 Fiber Characterization
Fiber Characterization Test Sequence in Manual mode
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have selected all the parameters. Maximum 7.
5 Press the soft key Validate in order to acknowledge the selection.
Figure 235 Summary table contents
6 Press Exit to return to Fiber Characterization screen.

Start the test sequence

When the script configuration is done, you can start the test sequence.
1 Press the Start soft key when ready.
2 Follow the step by step guidances to conduct the link characterization sequence.
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Press Yes to Start a SM-OTDR test. (This will start a 1310/1550/1625 nm
OTDR test).
When asked to "CHECK PMD SOURCE", contact far end of fiber under test
and connect OBS-550/500 light source. Turn light source on, ensure BB
mode of operation, PMD mode and press activate. Red light will come on
indicating light source is active.
Press Yes to continue PMD test.
Upon completion of PMD test, instruct tech at far end to press AP mode of
operation on light source.
Press Yes to continue AP test.
Upon completion of AP test, instruct tech at far end to press CD mode of
operation on light source.
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