Tempo Communications OFL100 OTDR Instruction Manual

Tempo Communications OFL100 OTDR Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SET
ESC
ON
CHARGE
OFL100 OTDR
Read and understand all of the instructions
and safety information in this manual
before operating or servicing this tool.
Register this product at www.TempoCom.com
55501342 REV 0
© 2022 Tempo Communications Inc.
01/2022

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHARGE OFL100 OTDR Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. Register this product at www.TempoCom.com 55501342 REV 0 © 2022 Tempo Communications Inc. 01/2022...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Event Map ................................14 OPM ..................................14 VFL ..................................14 Laser Source ............................... 15 Optical Loss Test .............................. 15 System Settings ............................... 15 Section 4. OFL100 Troubleshooting Section 5. Trace Viewer Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 3: Preface

    This instruction manual is free to download from www.tempocom.com Warranty Tempo Communications Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of these goods for use that these products will be free from defects in workmanship and material for two years. This warranty is subject to the same terms and conditions contained in Tempo Communication’s standard one-year limited warranty.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    • Before applying power, verify that the unit is set to match the available line voltage. Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 5 • Avoid looking at the free end of a test fiber, i.e., the end not connected to the instrument. If possible, direct the free end toward a non-reflective surface. Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 6 The OFL100 uses a polymer lithium battery and is to be charged with the supplied charger at 5V/2A at a temperature range of 0° to 50°. The OFL100 will not charge. Do not use any other charger to charge the OFL100. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 7: Section 1. Introduction

    The OFL100 OTDR operates by reviewing events in optical fiber (for example, irregularities and connectors). These tools can help identify irregularities in optical fiber, locate them, and measure their attenuation, relevant loss, and homogeneity.
  • Page 8: Section 2. Basic Otdr Information

    Main View OTDR/LS port Dust cover OPM port 4.3 inch color LCD VFL port Function keys Flashlight Charging indicator Type C USB Power on status indicator SD Card Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 9: Function Keys

    Press the Print Screen camera icon to make a screen shot. The screen shot is automatically saved with a file name being the current time. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 10: Auto Otdr

    Perform an updated real time test at a rate of interface. approximately 2Hz for real time identification of events. Averaging Test Perform a test with user determined settings with a static display upon completing the measurement. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 11: Parameter Settings

    The technician can enter the IOR for the most accurate measurements. OFL100 Pulsewidth Selection Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 12: Threshold/Criterion

    NO.: The order of the current event. the current event. Type: The type of the current event. Reflection: the return loss of the current event. Distance: The location of the current event. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 13: Otdr File Saving

    All the test curves are saved in the standard SD card of the instrument. Press [File] to enter the file operation interface. You can open, delete and rename files. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 14: Event Map

    2Hz: Visual fault locator flashes at a rate of 2Hz. Close: Turn off visual fault locator. WARNING Avoid looking directly at the laser output port; permanent eye damage may occur Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 15: Laser Source

    Restore factory settings: Allows the technician to restore the OFL100 back to factory default. Upgrade: Provides the technician the utility to update the firmware application. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 16: Section 4. Ofl100 Troubleshooting

    The index of refraction of the fiber is not Enter the index of refraction from the data sheet. correct. Tempo Communications Inc. 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 USA • 800-642-2155...
  • Page 17: Section 5. Trace Viewer

    OFL100 Section 5. Trace Viewer Trace Viewer software is an application developed for the OFL100 OTDR. It allows the previously stored SOR measurement records in the instrument to be uploaded to a PC via the USB port. The measurements can then be displayed, saved, or printed as a PDF for close out reporting.
  • Page 18 Tempo Communications 1390 Aspen Way • Vista, CA 92081 • USA 800-642-2155 • An ISO 9001 Company Tempo Europe Ltd. • Brecon House • William Brown Close Cwmbran • NP44 3AB, UK • Tel: +44 1633 927 050 www.TempoCom.com...

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