Chapter 17 Fiber Characterization
Fiber Characterization Test Sequence in Manual mode
When directed by the testing technician, using the Application button ensure AP light
is green, then CD.
NOTE
OBS-550 has HD mode which is High dynamic mode. By selecting HD
mode, the EDFA amplifier built into the light source is engaged and the out-
put power increases substantially. In addition, the spectral range of the light
source goes from 1460-1640 to 1530-1565 nm.
Fiber Characterization with FC2 Test Kit (Bi-dir.)
Once the necessary referencing measurements have been performed, a fiber charac-
terization can be performed, in manual mode, using a T-BERD 8000 V2 at one end and
a T-BERD/MTS 6000A V2 at the other end, or using two T-BERD/MTS 8000 V2.
Activating the test functions on T-BERD/MTS 8000
V2
1
Press the H
2
Activate test functions: select the function to activate by touching with your finger
or stylus.
Touch the desired test function a second time to turn the icon yellow.
3
Activate 6 test functions:
Activating the test functions on T-BERD/MTS 6000A
V2
1
Press the hard key S
2
Activate 2 test functions
Select the function to activate by touching with your finger or stylus.
Touch the desired test function a second time to turn the icon yellow.
Creating the storage directory
1
Press the F
2
Drop down using the navigation keys or use a pointer to highlight an existing
folder. All files from all test functions will be saved to this folder going forward.
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hard key on the 8000 V2
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on the T-BERD/MTS 6000A V2
YSTEM
hard key.
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