Summary of Contents for Fiber Instruments Sales ATLAS MINI OTDR
Page 1
Reflectometer (OTDR) This manual contains the operation and maintenance information of the FIS Atlas Mini OTDR, as well as troubleshooting guide. Please read the manual carefully before operating the Atlas Mini OTDR and follow the instructions. The contents contained in this manual are subject to modification without prior notice.
ATLAS MINI OTDR MINI OTDR MINI OTDR User guide Security Warning Power adapter Input:AC 100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz@0.8A 50/60Hz@0.8A Output:DC 9V,2A Use the power adapter in strict accordance with the Use the power adapter in strict accordance with the specifications, or it may cause damage to the specifications, or it may cause damage to the device.
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide Physical Features: 1)Wavelength: Single mode:1310/1550nm Measuring range: Min 100m – Max 90km 2) 3)Touch screen or Hard Key Functions 4)OTDR data format: SOR format 5)Onboard Features: Power meter, Light source, VFL, OTDR, Graphical Event Map Display, Fiber Inspection, and Network Cable Test.
Page 4
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide User guide Name Describe Optical interface OTDR, Visual Fault Locator, Power meter, Light source Electrical interface Charging port, Micro USB, USB 2.0(Type A),SD card, RJ45, LED 【M】:Manual testing 【A】:Auto testing Keys OK(select): Directional navigation keys, Escape(ESC),...
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 1. System settings: Press [Setting] icon in the interface of the main menu to enter the system settings menu, and the following settings can be edited: Language selection Backlight adjustment Automatic shutdown ...
Page 6
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 2. OTDR Function Application 2.1 Setting Under the main interface of the OTDR, press the [Parameter Settings] button to quickly enter the Test Parameter menu: “Test parameter”Menu 2.1.1 Test Parameter Wavelength: 1310nm, 1550nm. Measuring range: -AUTO mode: The device will automatically set the most appropriate parameters for the current measurement including the measurement range and pulse width.
Page 7
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide Measuring time: In the mean measurement mode, the longer the detection time is, the better the signal-to-noise ratio is improved, and technician receives more accurate the test results. The user should reasonably select the detection time, which is proportional to the dynamic measurement.
Page 8
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 2.1.2 OTDR Parameter Settings Various event measurement thresholds, including attenuation/reflection/slope/optical fiber end refractive index and scattering coefficient settings. The refractive index is selected by the user and changing the refractive index setting will change the ranging result. The refractive index is provided by the fiber optic cable or fiber optic manufacturer.
Page 9
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide REAL TIME MODE: Parameter settings->Test time->Average mode press 【 REAL/AVG 】 key enter the real- time measurement mode. The current circuit is measured in real time and the measurement parameters cannot be modified in the measurement mode. If the parameters need to be modified, the test needs to be stopped first.
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide When the measurement is finished, the measurement result will be automatically saved. Under no circumstances shall the optical interface and the end of the tail fiber connected to the optical interface be directed to the eye of the operator or other person. Otherwise, the eyesight of the irradiated person can be damaged.
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 2.4 Graphical Event Map Graphical event maps can be used to assist in viewing and troubleshooting fiber links for new technicians. The event map translates the connection of the whole fiber link directly into the physical schematic diagram, such as fusion splice connection, connector pair connection, optical splitter, launch and receive fibers and macro-bends.
Page 12
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide The threshold parameter 2.4.2 Splitter loss Settings In a PON network there is usually 1 x N splitters, but the loss of each splitter may be different. Therefore it is necessary to limit the loss value of the splitter. If the value range is set incorrectly, the accuracy of the event map will be affected.
MINI OTDR MINI OTDR ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 2.5 Computer softwar 2.5 Computer softwaree If the user needs to carry out multi If the user needs to carry out multi -trace comparison, other furth er analysis functions or remote...
Page 15
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 3. Other Features: 3.1 Visual Fault Locator (VFL) VFL module ( 650nm ) VFL module VFL module has two emission modes: CW MODE: In this mode a continuous stream of visible red light is emitted.
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 3.2 Optical Power Meter (OPM) Unit: dB, dBm, uW or mW OPM module Start/Shutdown Turn on and off optical power meter function. Wavelength switching: Press the "ʎ switch" TAB to switch the current wavelength. Set as the reference value: Press the "REF"...
Page 17
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 3.3 Laser source module The light source module and OTDR use the same optical port. Light source module Start/Shutdown Turn on or Turn off the light source module. Wavelength Switch Press“ʎ Switch”to change wavelength. Frequency switching Press the "frequency switch"...
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 3.4 Optical Loss Test Set When the unit is installed with both the stable light source and the optical power meter, the loss test set module will be automatically activated. Optical Loss Test Set Module Interface Start/stop: Turn on and off the loss test set module.
Page 19
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide MENU 3.6 Network Cable Test module This module is used for the line sequence test and line alignment test of RJ45 standard network cable. It can check whether the network cable is connected and whether the line sequence is correct, which is convenient for terminal installation and maintenance technicians to analyze the network link condition.
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 4. Software upgrade Firmware updates are made by plugging a USB drive into the USB port (the upgrade software must be in the root directory). Steps: 1 ) Place the software upgrade package in the root directory of your USB flash drive.
Page 21
ATLAS MINI OTDR User guide 5. Instrument maintenance and trouble shooting 5.1 Cleaning of fiber connectors The optical output interface of this series of fiber optic comprehensive tester is a universal replaceable interface. In case the instrument fails to test normally, or the test result is not accurate, consider cleaning the interface connector first.
Reset the cursor position 6. Common faults and troubleshooting methods Above troubleshooting items are for reference only. During the use of the Atlas Mini OTDR, if there are any questions, contact Fiber Instrument Sales. Users are strictly prohibited to dismantle OTDR in effort to repair, by doing so will result in void warranty and additional cost for...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the ATLAS MINI OTDR and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers