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  • Page 1 sales@artisantg.com artisantg.com (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Keysight / Agilent E6006A at our website:...
  • Page 2 E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 Agilent Technologies products. The battery is a consumable part For any assistance, contact your and is not subject to the E6000C nearest Agilent Technologies Sales warranty. and Service Office (see “Service and Support” on page 12). ISO 9001 Certification...

  • Page 4: Safety Summary

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 5 Safety Summary FUSES Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard. DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Do not operate the instrument in the presence of...
  • Page 6 Safety Summary Symbols Caution, refer to accompanying documents Hazardous laser radiation Electromagnetic interference (EMI) E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 7 Safety Summary Initial Laser Safety Information E6001A E6003A E6003B Laser Type FP-Laser FP-Laser FP-Laser InGaAsP InGaAsP InGaAsP Laser Class According to IEC 825 (Eu- rope) According to 21 CFR 1040.10 (Canada, Japan, USA) Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW 50 mW 50 mW 10 µ...
  • Page 8 Safety Summary E6004A E6007A E6008B 1310 nm 1550 nm Laser Type FP-Laser MQW-Laser FP-Laser FP-Laser InGaAsP AlGaInP InGaAsP InGaAsP Laser Class According to IEC 825 (Eu- rope) According to 21 CFR 1040.10 (Canada, Japan, USA) Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW 120 mW 200 mW 10 µ...

  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    Safety Summary E6005A / E6009A 1300 nm 850 nm Laser Type FP-Laser In- MOCVD GaAsP GaAlAs Laser Class According to IEC 825 (Europe) According to 21 CFR 1040.10 (Canada, Japan, USA) Output Power (Pulse Max) typ ≤ 30 ns 20 mW 40 mW Output Power (Pulse Max) typ >...
  • Page 10 Safety Summary Non-USA The following symbol is fixed to the panel of the Mini- OTDR modules, next to the laser output: A sheet of laser safety warnings is included with the laser module. You must stick the labels in the local language onto the outside of the instrument, in a position where they are clearly visible to anyone using the instrument.
  • Page 11 You must return instruments with malfunctioning laser modules to an Agilent Technologies Service Center for repair and calibration, or have the repair and calibration performed on-site by Agilent Technologies personnel.

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual The Structure of this Manual This manual is divided into 4 parts: • “Getting Started” on page 31 tells you how to set up your Mini-OTDR. • “Additional Features” on page 67 shows you what you can do with your Mini-OTDR.
  • Page 13 6HUYLFH DQG 6XSSRUW Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local Agilent Technologies Service Center. You can find a list of local service representatives on the Web at: http://www.agilent.com/find/assist...
  • Page 14 Service and Support 0800 738 378 New Zealand 64 4 495 8950 (FAX) (852) 3197 7777 Asia-Pacific (852) 2506 9284 (FAX) E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15 Service and Support E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide Safety Summary Symbols Initial Laser Safety Information Safety Labels About This Manual Service and Support Getting Started Features of the Mini-OTDR The Front panel The hardkeys External Markings The Mini-OTDR module Removing a Module Inserting a Module Adding a Connector Interface Switching on the Mini-OTDR The Applications Screen...
  • Page 17 Additional Features How the OTDR Works Events What You Can Measure with the OTDR External connections Switches Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk, Flash Disk, or SRAM Card Adding a Shoulder Strap Inserting and Removing a Submodule Battery Handling Inserting and Removing a Battery Charging the Batteries Battery Storage Battery safety...
  • Page 18 How to Set the Horizontal Offset How to Hide Events before the Offset How to Clear the Horizontal Offset How to Set the Fiber End How to Print the Measurement How to make a screen dump How to Save the Measurement Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Landmark or Event Comment How to Add a Landmark...
  • Page 19 How to Set the Default Trace Information How to Set the Information for the Current Trace How to Connect to a PC using the RS232 How to Set the Instrument Setup How to Set up the Printer Configuration How to Add a Logo How to Update the Firmware and Languages How to Update the Firmware How to Update the Languages...
  • Page 20 Temperature and Humidity Altitude Installation Category Parallel Interface Serial Interfaces Programming user tasks on a PC Claims and Repackaging Return Shipments to Agilent Technologies Installing New Firmware Accessories Instrument and Options Support Options Accessories supplied Additional Accessories Connector Interfaces and Other Accessories...
  • Page 21 Distance accuracy Distance offset error Distance sampling error Distance scale error Dynamic range (RMS) Event deadzone Group index (of a fiber) Loss accuracy, backscatter measurements (1 dB steps) Loss accuracy, reflectance measurements Noise level (98%) Noise level (RMS) Output power (CW) Output power stability (CW) Reflectance accuracy Sample spacing...
  • Page 22 Specifications: Optical Performance Characteristics Agilent E6006A Power Meter Submodule Characteristics Specifications Supplementary Performance Characteristics General Specifications: Agilent E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule Characteristics Supplementary Performance Characteristics General Specifications: Declaration of Conformity Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests General Equipment Required Test Record Test Failure Instrument Specification Performance Tests...
  • Page 23 Cleaning Information Cleaning Instructions for this Instrument Safety Precautions Why is it important to clean optical devices ? What do I need for proper cleaning? Standard Cleaning Equipment Additional Cleaning Equipment Preserving Connectors Making Connections Dust Caps and Shutter Caps Immersion Oil and Other Index Matching Compounds Cleaning Instrument Housings Which Cleaning Procedure should I use ?
  • Page 24 interface How to clean instruments with an optical glass plate How to clean instruments with a physical contact interface Preferred Procedure Procedure for Stubborn Dirt How to clean instruments with a recessed lens interface Preferred Procedure Procedure for Stubborn Dirt How to clean optical devices sensitive to mechanical stress Preferred Procedure...
  • Page 25 Agilent Technologies Manufacturing Process Overview Appendix: VENDOR.INI Appendix: 3- λ Module Ordering Information Laser Safety Information Specifications / Characteristics Module Specifications / Characteristics E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 Figure 1 The Front Panel . 32 Figure 2 Mini-OTDR hardkeys . . 33 Figure 3 The Mini-OTDR module . 35 Figure 4 Removing a module . 36 Figure 5 Adding a Connector Interface . . 38 Figure 6 The Applications Screen .
  • Page 27 Figure 41 Measuring Insertion Loss: setting the level-markers . . 118 Figure 42 Declaring an End at the edge of the backscatter . . 120 Figure 43 Realtime settings menu . . 123 Figure 44 Selecting the empty trace. . 126 Figure 45 Two traces on the same picture .
  • Page 28 Figure 81 Attenuation Deadzone Test: Position Marker A . .237 Figure 82 Attenuation Deadzone Test: Marker B at End of Reflection . .238 Figure 83 Attenuation Deadzone Test: Marker A at Start of Reflection. .239 Figure 84 Distance Accuracy Test Setup . .240 Figure 85 Distance Accuracy Test: Position Markers .
  • Page 29 E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 30 Table 1 Mini-OTDR: External Markings . . 34 Table 2 Dynamic Range Test settings: single-mode (E6001A to E6004A) 225 Table 3 Dynamic Range Test settings: single-mode (E6003B, E6008B, E6012A, E6013A) Table 4 Dynamic Range Test settings: multimode . .226 Table 5 Power Meter: Test Equipment Required .258...
  • Page 31 E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started introduces the features of the Agilent Technologies E6000C Mini-OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer). Here you will find a quick description of the instrument, an explanation of how to insert a module and Connector Interface, and a description of the main Mini-OTDR screens.
  • Page 33 1 Getting Started Features of the Mini-OTDR Battery Charging • The red battery charging light is lit when the battery is charging. Power On • The green power on light is lit when the power is on. Figure 1 The Front Panel The hardkeys There are four keys on the front of the Mini-OTDR.
  • Page 34 Features of the Mini-OTDR 1 Getting Started Help • The H key, marked ?, gives you information about the currently highlighted object. If no object is highlighted, you see more general help information. The R and H keys do not change their meaning wherever you are in the menu system.
  • Page 35 1 Getting Started External Markings External Markings You see the following external markings on the Mini- OTDR: Table 1 Mini-OTDR: External Markings Marking Explanation More Info Battery charging light “The Front panel” on page 31 Power on light Power on switch DC Input Connector “Switches”...
  • Page 36 The Mini-OTDR module 1 Getting Started The Mini-OTDR module Figure 3 shows a Mini-OTDR with a module inserted in the back. Figure 3 The Mini-OTDR module Module catches • You keep the module in place with the module catches. When the module is in place, the catches should be perpendicular to the screen.

  • Page 37: Removing A Module

    1 Getting Started The Mini-OTDR module Removing a Module N O TE You should switch off your Mini-OTDR before inserting or removing a module or submodule. Figure 4 Removing a module Module slot The slot in the back of the Mini-OTDR is used for the various Mini-OTDR measurement modules.

  • Page 38: Inserting A Module

    The Mini-OTDR module 1 Getting Started Remove module 3 Pull the module out of the module slot. When the module has been fully removed, turn the catches 90 degrees so that they are perpendicular to the screen. Inserting a Module N O T E You should switch off your Mini-OTDR before inserting or removing a module or submodule.

  • Page 39: Adding A Connector Interface

    1 Getting Started The Mini-OTDR module Adding a Connector Interface Figure 5 Adding a Connector Interface Before you add the connector interface, you must have inserted a module to your Mini-OTDR. On the left of the module when viewed from behind, you see an Optical Output Connector (see Figure 5).

  • Page 40: The Applications Screen

    Switching on the Mini-OTDR 1 Getting Started Switching on the Mini-OTDR Self test When you switch on the Mini-OTDR it goes through self test. If the Mini-OTDR indicates a problem with the module, switch off the instrument, make sure the module is properly inserted and snapped into the Mini-OTDR, and try switching the instrument on again.
  • Page 41 1 Getting Started The Applications Screen Figure 6 The Applications Screen Application Modes There are 9 different applications for different tasks and user groups: • OTDR Mode contains all the features for making, viewing, and analyzing traces. OTDR mode gives you the full functionality of a “classical”...
  • Page 42 OTDR Mode 1 Getting Started • Easy OTDR enables you to view a trace, and to perform simple operations like Print and apply presaved settings. See “EasyMode” on page 62. • Multi Fiber Test allows you to define up to 4 measurements, and apply all measurements to multiple fibers (for example, all fibers in a cable).

  • Page 43: Taking A Measurement

    1 Getting Started OTDR Mode Figure 7 Blank Trace Screen Taking a Measurement N O TE Before you take a measurement you should attach a fiber to the Connector Interface. See “Adding a Connector Interface” on page 38. To produce a trace, press the R hardkey.
  • Page 44 OTDR Mode 1 Getting Started Figure 8 The Trace Screen Trace • When you have taken a measurement, the graph of the reflected power is displayed as a function of distance. This graph is called the trace. Event Bar • Below the trace, the event bar shows you the position of the detected events: non-reflective events such as splices, reflective events such as connectors, as well as any defined landmarks.
  • Page 45 1 Getting Started OTDR Mode Trace Overview • No matter when you zoom to a point of interest on the trace, you do not lose orientation, as there is an overview display in the full-trace window. You always know where you are. The full-trace window is shown in the bottom left-hand corner of the display.
  • Page 46 OTDR Mode 1 Getting Started Relative to both markers The following parameters are measured between marker A and marker B. The recorded values change when you move either marker. • A-B: the distance between the markers • One of the following (selectable in the [A NALYSIS menu): –...
  • Page 47 1 Getting Started OTDR Mode • PWidth: The pulsewidth in seconds (ns or µ s), selectable from the [S ] menu. The available ETTINGS pulse widths are module-dependent. • Optimize: The Optimizing mode. This is the range for measurements, and is selectable from the [S ETTINGS menu.
  • Page 48 OTDR Mode 1 Getting Started Cursor Down • The D key zooms in around the current marker, which stays in the center of the grid. If both markers are highlighted, zooming is performed around the mid- point of the markers. Pressing the D key for a second time restores the full trace.
  • Page 49 1 Getting Started The popup panel The popup panel If you press the S key in OTDR mode. you normally ELECT see a popup panel, offering fast access to various menus and important functions. Figure 10 The popup panel The following functions are available in OTDR mode: •...
  • Page 50 The popup panel 1 Getting Started • [A ] menu - analyze the trace. NALYSIS Use the cursor keys to move to the function you require, and press S again to select it. ELECT N O T E If you do not select any option, the popup panel disappears after approximately 10 seconds.

  • Page 51: The Settings Screen

    1 Getting Started The Settings screen The Settings screen Select S from the popup panel. You see one of the ETTINGS two pages of the Settings screen: Measurement Settings or Pass/Fail Parameters. Change Settings screen You switch between the Settings pages by selecting one of the arrows at the bottom left of the Settings screen (Figure 11).
  • Page 52 The Settings screen 1 Getting Started N O T E Changes made to the settings screen only affect subsequent measurement acquisitions. However, you can apply the changes that you have made to a trace that is currently running by pressing R again.
  • Page 53 1 Getting Started The Settings screen Wavelength • Wavelength: laser wavelength. This is only meaningful if you have a dual-wavelength OTDR module. The available wavelengths depend on how your module has been configured. Measurement Mode • Meas. Mode: The Measurement Mode: Realtime to update the settings while making a measurement, Averaging to reduce noise level (normal OTDR measurement mode), or Continue to continue...
  • Page 54 The Settings screen 1 Getting Started Averaging Time • Avg. Time: Averaging time of a measurement. The measurement is stopped automatically when this time has elapsed. Larger Averaging Times increase the dynamic range by reducing the noise floor of the OTDR. The specified dynamic range is reached after 3 minutes.
  • Page 55 1 Getting Started The Settings screen N O TE The way in which the Reflectance and Front Connector Thresholds are calculated depends on how you have configured the Reflectance Parameter in the Instrument Config OTDR Settings screen (see “How to Set the OTDR Settings”...
  • Page 56 The Settings screen 1 Getting Started Figure 13 The Pass/Fail Parameters Settings page You can change the following parameters from this page: Non-Reflectance Limit • NRefl. Limit: Non-Reflectance Limit. All Events with an Insertion Loss greater than this limit are reported in the Pass/Fail test Table.
  • Page 57 1 Getting Started The Settings screen active, you see a value of -.- dB in the Refl. Limit edit field. Connector Loss Limit • Conn. Loss Limit: Insertion Loss for the Connector. A Pass/Fail test checks whether any Reflective Events have an Insertion Loss greater than this limit.
  • Page 58 The Settings screen 1 Getting Started Total Link Loss • Total Link Loss: Loss over whole fiber. This is calculated as the loss between the Horizontal Offset (see “How to Set the Horizontal Offset” on page 96) and the Fiber End. An End Event must be present before this test can be performed.
  • Page 59 1 Getting Started The Settings screen not appear in the Event Table, they are reported in the Pass/Fail test table. If you select New Events, you should also set at least one other parameter in the Pass/Fail Param. window. This feature is best used with a locked Event Table. See “How to Lock the Event Table”...
  • Page 60 The File Utilities screen 1 Getting Started limit is not active, you see a value of -.--- km in the Link Tolerance edit field. If no Length Tolerance is set, the distance between the Horizontal Offset and the Fiber End must be exactly the same as the Link Length.
  • Page 61 1 Getting Started The File Utilities screen Figure 14 The File Utilities screen Search for files You can use the U and D cursors to look at files on the current device (by default, this is the Mini-OTDR’s internal directory structure). At the bottom of the screen, you see information about the currently highlighted file.
  • Page 62 The File Utilities screen 1 Getting Started Copy: Copy the currently selected file(s). When you select this option, you may choose a new directory or a different device. If no file is selected, this option is grayed. Print: Print the currently selected file(s). You must have a printer connected to the Mini-OTDR.

  • Page 63: Easy Mode

    1 Getting Started EasyMode If you try to format the internal device, your configuration is lost and your Mini-OTDR must be reconfigured. Delete directory RmDir: Delete a directory. After you have selected RmDir move to the directory you want to delete, changing device if necessary.
  • Page 64 EasyMode 1 Getting Started Figure 15 EasyMode popup panel EasyMode popup panel The following functions are available on the EasyMode popup panel: • [C ] - exit the popup panel. ANCEL • [S ] - save the current file. [S ] is equivalent to ]<S ..>...

  • Page 65: Getting Help

    1 Getting Started Getting Help Settings file A settings file (“.SET”) just contains values from the Settings menu. See the note on page 50. • [O ] - change the offset. Use the cursors to move FFSET the vertical position of the trace on the screen. ] is equivalent to [V ]<A >...
  • Page 66 Getting Help 1 Getting Started Figure 16 The Mini-OTDR’s Help Display To leave the online documentation and resume your task, press the H key again. Alternatively, cursor right to Done and press S ELECT E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 67 1 Getting Started Getting Help E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 68: Additional Features

    Additional Features Additional Features introduces additional features of the Agilent Technologies E6000C Mini-OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer). Here you will find descriptions of how an OTDR works, and how you can add external features to your Mini-OTDR. How the OTDR Works...
  • Page 69 2 Additional Features Events Events Events are changes in the fiber causing the trace to deviate from a straight line. Events can be Reflective or Non-Reflective. Reflective Events Reflective Events occur when some of the pulse energy is reflected, for example at a connector. Reflective Events produce a spike in the trace (you see a steep rise and fall in the graph: see the first diagram below).
  • Page 70 Events 2 Additional Features What You Can Measure with the OTDR The OTDR displays the relative power of the returned signal against distance. With this information important characteristics of a link are determined: What is Measured • the location (distance) of events on the link, the end of the link or a break, •...

  • Page 71: External Connections

    2 Additional Features External connections greater than the End Threshold. See “How to Set the Fiber End” on page 98 for more details. As a result, the event parameters’ loss, reflectance, and distance are calculated and listed. External connections Figure 17 shows the external connections to the Mini- OTDR.
  • Page 72 External connections 2 Additional Features Removing a Floppy Disk, Flash Disk, or SRAM Card” on page 72. – Under the right flap you see interfaces to connect with Centronics and RS232. Shoulder strap • You can attach a shoulder strap to points on either side of the Mini-OTDR.
  • Page 73 2 Additional Features External connections Brightness • You change the brightness of the picture with the backlight button. Contrast • You change the contrast of the picture with the contrast switch. Input connector • You use the DC input connector when you want to attach an AC/DC connector.
  • Page 74 External connections 2 Additional Features N O T E Please make sure that the disk that any floppy disks that you insert are pre-formatted. The Mini-OTDR will not format disks, and does not recognize unformatted disks. Adding a Shoulder Strap Figure 20 Adding hinges for the shoulder strap You can attach a shoulder strap to the connection points on the left and right sides of the Mini-OTDR.
  • Page 75 2 Additional Features External connections Inserting and Removing a Submodule N O TE You should switch off your Mini-OTDR before inserting or removing a module or submodule. Figure 21 Inserting a submodule Module 1 Insert a module The submodules E6006A and E6007A go in the submodule slot at the top of main Mini-OTDR modules.

  • Page 76: Battery Handling

    Battery Handling 2 Additional Features The submodule slips easily in and out of its slot (Figure 21). When the submodule is in place, you can now connect an Optical Output Connector and a fiber, and lock the module. Battery Handling Inserting and Removing a Battery The battery should be inserted in the slot at the foot of the Mini-OTDR (see Figure 22.)

  • Page 77: Charging The Batteries

    2 Additional Features Battery Handling Figure 22 Removing a Battery Once you have inserted or removed the battery, replace the cap C A UT IO N Do not insert the battery while operating the instrument. Charging the Batteries The Mini-OTDR has a built-in charger. It is able to charge the battery operating or non-operating.

  • Page 78: Battery Storage

    Battery Handling 2 Additional Features Best performance • For the best battery performance and accuracy of the fuel gauge (showing percentage use of the battery), completely discharge the battery, then make a complete fast charge cycle (non-operating), and completely discharge the battery again. N O T E You must ensure that the charging cycle is not interrupted by a battery discharge, and that the discharge cycle is not...
  • Page 79 2 Additional Features Battery Handling • The battery can explode, leak or catch fire if heated or exposed to fire or high temperatures. • Do not short circuit the battery by directly connecting the metal terminals (+,-). Be certain that no metal objects such as coins, paper clips and so on touch the terminals.
  • Page 80 The Mini-Keyboard 2 Additional Features Input connector You see an input connector next to the On/Off button. Attach the lead from the charger to this connector (Figure 23). The Mini-Keyboard If you order the Agilent E6081A, you receive a PS2 keyboard, that you can attach at the back of your Mini- OTDR, to the right-hand side (see Figure 24).
  • Page 81 2 Additional Features The Mini-Keyboard Figure 24 Attaching a keyboard You can use a mini-DIN connector to attach any standard PS2 keyboard, such as the Agilent E6081A, to the keyboard connector. E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 82 Mini-OTDR. Equipment used In these sample sessions we use: • A Mini-OTDR Agilent Technologies E6000C with an optical module Agilent E6003A (1310/1550 nm, single- mode). • A length of fiber of about 40 km, terminated at one end with a Diamond HMS-10/Agilent connector and unterminated at the other end.
  • Page 83 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Connect the Fiber • Print and Save the Measurement. How to Connect the Fiber Connecting the fiber to the Mini-OTDR is very easy. You do not need any tools. 1 Clean the connectors. See “How to clean connectors” on page 284.
  • Page 84 How to Change the Refractive Index Setting 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace Measurement Settings 2 Select [S ] from the popup panel. You see a menu ETTINGS headed Measurement Settings. 3 If you are not already viewing the Meas. Parameter page, cursor to either of the arrows at the bottom left of the screen.
  • Page 85 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Make an Automatic Measurement 6 Move to OK in the Measurement Settings menu and press the S key. ELECT N O TE Parameters changed in the [S ] page only affect ETTINGS subsequent traces.
  • Page 86 How to Make an Automatic Measurement 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace Automatic Settings 3 Cursor up to <A > and press S . Automatic ELECT settings are now enabled. You see the text Auto in the Range and PulseWidth boxes, and the Mini-OTDR selects suitable settings for your fiber.
  • Page 87 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Run a Manual Measurement How to Run a Manual Measurement When you already know about the fiber under test, you can set the parameters exactly. This section describes how to setup and run a measurement manually. How to Change the Measurement Span 1 Select [S ] from the OTDR Mode popup panel.
  • Page 88 How to Run a Manual Measurement 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace bottom left of the screen. Press S to bring up the ELECT next page. Optimize Mode 3 Move to <O > and press S . You see PTIMIZE ELECT three options: <S >, <R...
  • Page 89 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Run a Manual Measurement How to Scan a Trace for Events If you have selected <A > from the [V ] menu, the OTDR automatically scans the trace for events when you run a measurement. You can view the events by selecting [V ]<E >...
  • Page 90 How to Use the Event Table 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Use the Event Table N O T E You can also add events manually. See the online documentation for further information. By default, the OTDR automatically scans the trace for non-reflective events (for example splices) and reflective events (for example connectors).
  • Page 91 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Use the Event Table Figure 26 The Event Table For each event in the table, you can see the type of the event and its location. You also see the following measurement results: Contents of Event Table •...
  • Page 92 How to Use the Event Table 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Lock the Event Table 3 Select [E ] from the popup panel. Select <L VENTS >. VENT ABLE The first 3 columns in the Event Table (No., Type and Location) are locked.
  • Page 93 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Use the Pass/Fail test How to Use the Pass/Fail test How to Set the Pass/Fail test Parameters 1 Select [S ] from the OTDR Mode popup panel. ETTINGS Pass/Fail parameters 2 If you are not already viewing the Pass/Fail Parameters page (Figure 13), cursor to either of the arrows at the bottom left of the screen.
  • Page 94 How to Use the Pass/Fail test 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace select Events for masking 5 Cursor to the Event(s) to be masked (or unmasked), and press S ELECT 6 When all required Events are selected, select Ok. N O T E To select all Events for masking, select Do All.
  • Page 95 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Use the Pass/Fail test If there is no current trace, no Pass/Fail test is performed and you see an error message. 11 After the Pass/Fail test has been performed, you see the message Pass/Fail Test done! at the top of your Trace screen.
  • Page 96 How to Use the Pass/Fail test 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace Figure 30 Pass/Fail test table Events in the Pass/Fail test table are listed in order of severity. So, the Event whose values most exceeds its limits is listed first, with the remaining Events being listed in order of importance.
  • Page 97 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Set the Horizontal Offset • The number of the Event at which the limit has been exceeded (Relat. Evt. No.). For Link Loss and Link Length (over the whole fiber), this is the End Event. Printout The Pass/Fail test table is also included in a printout.
  • Page 98 How to Set the Horizontal Offset 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace N O T E If the current marker is marker B, the submenu option will be called <S B>. FFSET TO The position of the current marker is now set to 0 km and distances are reset accordingly (Figure 31).
  • Page 99 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Set the Fiber End How to Hide Events before the Offset 3 Select the menu option [V ]<E > VENTS BEFORE FFSET Events to the left of the Horizontal offset are now hidden in the Event Bar and Event Table.
  • Page 100 How to Set the Fiber End 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace Select End Threshold 3 Cursor to End Thres. and press S . Follow “How ELECT to change a numerical setting” on page 132 to select a new threshold value. If you select an end threshold of, for example, 3.0 dB, an End will be set at the first event with an insertion loss of 3 dB or more.
  • Page 101 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Print the Measurement Figure 32 Trace with an End set at Marker A If you add an Event after the End (<A > or VENT <A > from the [E ] menu), the VENT VENTS End is removed, and its Event reverts to its original type.
  • Page 102 How to Print the Measurement 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace For color printouts, please use the Agilent E6091A OTDR Toolkit II. Attach printer 1 Attach an external printer to the Centronics interface of the Mini-OTDR. See “External connections” on page 70.
  • Page 103 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Print the Measurement • Information about the markers (position, attenuation, loss, and so on). • The event table. • The horizontal offset (marked as a dotted vertical line on the trace). • The Labels and Comments set in “How to Set the Trace Information”...
  • Page 104 How to Print the Measurement 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace N O T E You can print a screen hardcopy by pressing and holding the H key for 4 seconds. You can print to an attached printer (which must be correctly configured), or to a PCX file (see below).
  • Page 105 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Save the Measurement For details about connecting an external printer, see “External connections” on page 70 and “How to Print the Measurement” on page 100. How to Save the Measurement What is saved Saving a measurement not only saves the results, but also saves the parameter measurement, event table, and horizontal offset.
  • Page 106 How to Save the Measurement 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace Figure 35 The Save menu 3 If you want to save the file on a different device (for example, a floppy disk), select Device, and choose the device that you require. How to save with the default name 4 The default name is written under Name: on the right.
  • Page 107 3 Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace How to Save the Measurement N O TE If you want to see all files in the directory, not just*.SOR and *.TPL, select the All Files button first. The default name is written under Name: on the right. The file name by default follows the scheme Tmmdd_nn.SOR, where mm is the current month, dd is the current day and nn is the consecutive number of...
  • Page 108 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace “Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace” on page 81 showed you how to measure a trace, and to make simple settings. This chapter contains further step-by step guides showing what you can do to analyze a trace after it has been measured.
  • Page 109 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Landmark or Event Comment How to Add a Landmark or Event Comment There are 2 ways of documenting points on a fiber: Landmark • A landmark documents a point on the fiber. For example, if there is a man hole 20 km from the start of the fiber, you can add a landmark at 20 km.
  • Page 110 How to Add a Landmark or Event Comment 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace If you select No, you see an empty text field where you can add a new landmark name. If you select Yes, the edit field contains the text for the existing landmark.
  • Page 111 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Landmark or Event Comment How to Add an Event Comment Select Event 1 Select the appropriate event in the event table, or position the marker at an event. You can position the marker more accurately if you press the D cursor to view around the marker.
  • Page 112 How to Add a Reflective Event 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace Figure 37 Landmark and Event Comment How to Add a Reflective Event If your trace contains a Reflective Event that has not been detected by your Scan Trace, you can add an Event manually, as described below: Position marker 1 Use the L...
  • Page 113 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Reflective Event How to Set the Level-Markers for Measuring Reflectance Level Markers You now see 3 level-markers on the trace, and a message box asking you to adjust the level-markers (Figure 38). Below this message, you see 4 buttons labeled Zoom, Marker, Cancel, and Ok.
  • Page 114 How to Add a Reflective Event 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace 4 Cursor left to Zoom, and press S ELECT You now see a message saying Add Reflective Event change the zoom. 5 Use your Cursor to change the zoom as required. See “Zooming”...
  • Page 115 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Reflective Event 12 Use your R cursor to move the second level-marker IGHT as close as you can to the Event. You cannot move this marker to the right of the current marker (marker A/marker B).
  • Page 116 How to Add a Reflective Event 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace Reflection Height If you have chosen the Reflection Parameter to be Reflection Height, reflectance is listed as Refl.H. at A or Refl.H. at B. See “How to Set the OTDR Settings” on page 134. 16 When you have positioned the level-markers correctly, press S to continue.
  • Page 117 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Reflective Event Figure 40 Level-markers for analyzing insertion loss Zoom 18 If you cannot see the Event properly, or see all four markers, use the zoom facility. See “How to Zoom while Adding an Event” on page 112. 19 If the current marker is not at the Event, move it there using the L and R...
  • Page 118 How to Add a Reflective Event 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace Position third level marker The third level-marker is now highlighted. 25 Use your L and R cursors to move the third IGHT level-marker as close as you can to the event. You may not move this level-marker to the right of the current marker.
  • Page 119 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Reflective Event Figure 41 Measuring Insertion Loss: setting the level-markers N O TE As you move the level-markers, the Insertion Loss value in the Parameters window changes accordingly. This value is listed as Ins.L. at A or Ins.L. at B, depending on the current marker.
  • Page 120 How to Add a Non-Reflective Event 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Add a Non-Reflective Event Most of the steps for adding a Non-Reflective Event are also required to Add a Reflective Event. Cross-references in this example refer to steps in “How to Add a Reflective Event”...
  • Page 121 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Measure the Total Loss of the Fiber To measure the total loss, first mark the start and the end of the fiber: Use marker B to... 1 Activate marker B using the U key (marked A↔B on the screen diagram).
  • Page 122 How to Calculate Reflectance or Insertion Loss for existing Events4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Use marker A to... 7 Press the U key to activate marker A..mark start of fiber 8 Move the marker to the far left-hand side and press the key to select the start of the fiber You now see the deadzone from the front-panel reflection at the start of the fiber.
  • Page 123 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Calculate Reflectance or Insertion Loss for Set level markers 3 Follow the steps in “How to Set the Level-Markers for Measuring Reflectance” on page 112 to position the level-markers properly. 4 Read the Reflectance for the Event in the Marker Info. window.
  • Page 124 How to alter measurements in real time 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to alter measurements in real time 1 Select [S ] from the OTDR Mode popup panel. ETTINGS 2 If you are not already viewing the Meas. Parameter page (Figure 12), cursor to either of the arrows at the bottom left of the screen.
  • Page 125 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to alter measurements in real time Change parameters 6 Move to a parameter that you want to change and press ELECT 7 Use the U and D cursors to alter the value of the parameter.
  • Page 126 How to Display and Compare Two Traces 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace Run another measurement When you press the Run/Stop button to run another measurement, all zooming and marker settings are maintained. How to Display and Compare Two Traces Show first trace 1 Make the first trace as normal, either using the R key, or by opening an existing file using <O...
  • Page 127 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Display and Compare Two Traces Figure 44 Selecting the empty trace N O TE If you have set a Horizontal Offset (see “How to Set the Horizontal Offset” on page 96), this is retained when you select an empty trace.
  • Page 128 How to Display and Compare Two Traces 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace Figure 45 Two traces on the same picture N O T E The new trace will be darker than the original trace. If you have a color display, the second trace has the same color as the grid.
  • Page 129 4 Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace How to Display and Compare Two Traces Adjust Vertical Offset 5 Select [V ] from the popup menu. Select the menu item <A >. DJUST FFSET The diagram for the Cursor changes (Figure 46). You see single arrows for U and D and double arrows...
  • Page 130 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration “Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace” on page 81 and “Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace” on page 107 showed what you can do in OTDR Mode of the Mini-OTDR. Sample Sessions The following Sample Sessions show you how to configure your Mini-OTDR.
  • Page 131 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set the General Configuration How to Set the General Configuration Start up screen 1 Switch on the Mini-OTDR. You will see one of the following screens: Select Instrument Config – If you see a series of boxes like Figure 6, you are in the Applications Screen.
  • Page 132 How to Set the General Configuration 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration window contains two columns of features that can be changed. Figure 47 Instrument Configuration General Parameters Screen You can move to any of these boxes and press Select. You can change the default setting using one of the following methods.
  • Page 133 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set the General Configuration Figure 48 Entering Numerical Data How to change a numerical setting Change Time 5 Move to the box headed Time and press S . You ELECT see the current time. 6 Cursor L and R to highlight the digit(s) that you...
  • Page 134 How to Set the General Configuration 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration Figure 49 Keyboard to Enter Text 10 When you have the text you want, move to OK and press ELECT N O T E You can also add text from an external keyboard such as a PC or an organizer.
  • Page 135 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set the OTDR Settings – Select and set the Date. Confirm with OK, then use the same procedure to set the Year. N O TE The date is entered in European format dd/mm, for example 08/02 for 8 February –...
  • Page 136 How to Set the OTDR Settings 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration Figure 50 OTDR Settings screen At the top of the OTDR Settings screen you see a two- column list of features that may appear on the trace screen (Event Bar, Event Table, and so on). 2 Use the C and S keys to move to these...
  • Page 137 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set the Trace Information • Averaging Time: after a specified period of time has elapsed. • Number of Averages: after a specified number of measurement acquisitions. 3 Cursor to each box, and select the Reflectance and Averaging Parameter that you want.
  • Page 138 How to Set the Trace Information 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration Figure 51 Default Trace Info Configuration screen Change comments 3 Move to the box headed Comment 1 and press S ELECT You see a keyboard on the screen (see Figure 49), Add letters from the keyboard until your comment is complete.
  • Page 139 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set the Trace Information You now see the Trace screen, where you can set features for traces. How to Set the Information for the Current Trace You can also use the following procedure to alter the labels and comments Select Trace Info 9 Select the popup panel by pressing the S...
  • Page 140 How to Connect to a PC using the RS232 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration Bring up default Info 12 Select Defaults from the Trace Info screen. You see the labels and comments that you have just set. 13 Cursor U to each label and press S .
  • Page 141 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Connect to a PC using the RS232 How to Set the Instrument Setup Instrument Configuration 1 Follow step 1 in “How to Save the Instrument Configuration” on page 134 to bring up the Instrument Configuration screen.
  • Page 142 How to Set up the Printer Configuration 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set up the Printer Configuration N O T E For information on how to print a file, see “How to Print the Measurement” on page 100. Instrument Configuration 1 Select [C .] from the popup panel.
  • Page 143 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Set up the Printer Configuration Select printer 4 Cursor U to the box headed Printer. If the printer listed there is not the one you want, press S ELECT Choose a printer from the available ones listed. N O TE Most HP printers (but not the Thinkjet) will work in the HP LaserJet, 100dpi setting.
  • Page 144 How to Set up the Printer Configuration 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to copy a Logo to the Mini-OTDR Create PCX file 1 Create a PCX image, with 200 x 100 pixels. Make sure that the file has the extension .PCX. N O T E Your .PCX image can be monochrome or with 7 colors.
  • Page 145 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Update the Firmware and Languages How to Update the Firmware and Languages Follow these instructions to update a new version of the Mini-OTDR firmware, or to update the languages of your Help and User Interface. N O TE Updating the firmware and the language involves rebooting your Mini-OTDR.

  • Page 146: How To Update The Firmware

    How to Update the Firmware and Languages 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration Figure 55 Firmware/Language Update configuration page How to Update the Firmware Update firmware 5 Cursor to Update Firmware and press S ELECT You see a message reminding you to save all important data (see first note in this section).
  • Page 147 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Update the Firmware and Languages N O TE You can also follow these instructions to change the languages configured on your Mini-OTDR without updating the firmware. Update first language 9 Cursor up to First Language and press S ELECT You are asked to insert the Language Update Floppy disk.
  • Page 148 How to Update the Firmware and Languages 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration N O T E You can also update your firmware or languages using the Update executable file provided on your support CD. Connect your Mini-OTDR to a pc with an RS232 cable (see “External connections”...
  • Page 149 5 Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration How to Update the Firmware and Languages E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 150 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes “Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace” on page 81 and “Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace” on page 107 showed what you can do in OTDR Mode of the Mini-OTDR. “Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration” on page 129 showed you how to configure your Mini-OTDR.
  • Page 151 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Recall Settings in EasyMode How to Recall Settings in EasyMode Templates Templates allow you to save settings from previous traces to use in EasyMode. All templates have the extension “.TPL”. The template includes the settings which have been specified in the OTDR Settings page of the Instrument Configuration menus (see “How to Set the General Configuration”...
  • Page 152 How to Recall Settings in EasyMode 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes Figure 56 Saving the current settings in a template. N O T E Only files with the extension .TPL can be used as templates. If you use any other extension, your file will be saved as a normal trace, and will not be displayed in the EasyMode Settings menu.
  • Page 153 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 9 Start a new trace by pressing the R key. The new trace is made with the settings that you have previously saved. N O TE For more details about the facilities available in EasyMode, see “EasyMode”...
  • Page 154 How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes Figure 57 Mutifiber Test Configuration screen Navigation between pages At the bottom left of this screen, you see two navigation arrows. Figure 58 Multi Fiber Test Navigation arrows. 2 Use your cursor to highlight one of these arrows.
  • Page 155 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to set up a Multi Fiber Test How to Set the Multi Fiber Test Measurement Parameters Measurement Parameters 1 Navigate to the Multi Fiber Test Measurement Parameters screen. screen See “How to Navigate within the Multi Fiber Test Config page”...
  • Page 156 How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes 4 Modify the settings as you would from the OTDR Mode Settings page. See “How to Change the Refractive Index Setting” on page 82 for an example of how to change the settings. 5 When you have changed all the settings you want, select N O T E If you try to modify a .SOR or .TPL file, you see an error...
  • Page 157 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 9 Add your own file extension by entering a . followed by characters of your choice. If you do not specify a file extension, the default extension .SOR is used.
  • Page 158 How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes Figure 60 Multi Fiber Test Trace Info screen Edit label 2 If you want to alter any of the labels, cursor to the appropriate edit field and press S .
  • Page 159 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to set up a Multi Fiber Test Figure 61 Multi Fiber Test General Parameters screen Start Fiber number 2 If you want, change the Start Fiber number, by which the first fiber is identified. The default names of traces saved in Mutifiber Test mode automatically contain the fiber number.
  • Page 160 How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes Please be aware that selecting Auto Scan Trace or Auto Pass/Fail may mean that traces take longer to analyze. How to Take Multi Fiber Test Measurements 1 Select the settings you want for a Multi Fiber Test (see previous sections).
  • Page 161 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use the Fiber Break Locator How to View the Actual Measurement Start measurement 8 Press Ok to start the measurement N O TE If you want to return to the Multi Fiber Test Configuration screen (Figure 57), select Config.
  • Page 162 How to Use the Fiber Break Locator 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes Figure 63 Fiber Break Assistant Purpose of Fiber Break The aim of the Fiber Break Assistant is to help people Assistant who have not used the Fiber Break Locator before. You can turn off the Fiber Break Locator as follows: 1 Bring up the General Settings page of the Instrument Configuration (see “How to Set the General...
  • Page 163 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use the Fiber Break Locator page 37 and “Adding a Connector Interface” on page 38). The Fiber Break Assistant gives you information about connecting a fiber and selecting a cable vendor. 3 To move to the next screen in the Fiber Break Assistant, press S after reading each page.
  • Page 164 How to Use the Fiber Break Locator 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes Start Fiber Break Locator 5 Press the R key to activate the laser source.The light behind the R key will be lit and the text Measuring will flash beneath the screen. The Fiber Break Locator stops automatically as soon as a break is detected.
  • Page 165 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use Source Mode How to Use Source Mode Source Mode diagram 1 Select Source Mode from the Applications Screen.You see two diagrams on the Source Mode screen. The Source Mode diagram is on the right. Figure 66 Source Mode N O TE The left-hand diagram shows the current submodule.
  • Page 166 How to Use the Power Meter Submodule 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use the Power Meter Submodule Insert submodule 1 Switch off the Mini-OTDR, and insert a module. Insert an E6006A Power Meter submodule into the submodule slot in the module (see “Inserting and Removing a Submodule”...
  • Page 167 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use the Power Meter Submodule Power Meter screen You now see the Power Meter screen. You see 2 diagrams: the Power Meter is on the left, the Source is on the right. In the Power Meter screen, you see the current power level, which is updated 3 times per second.
  • Page 168 How to Use the Power Meter Submodule 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes The display is now not updated, so you will not see any new power levels. Press Hold again to unfreeze the display. How to Show the Power relative to a Reference Value Set Reference value Either...
  • Page 169 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Perform an Insertion Loss Measurement You have now selected Code modulation. You can use Code modulation when you have connected the power meter submodule to another source (such as a second Mini-OTDR), and you want to use the wavelength of this source.
  • Page 170 How to Perform an Insertion Loss Measurement 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Take a Reference value Attach fiber 5 Attach output connectors to the module and the power meter submodule. Connect the module and submodule with a fiber (Figure 70, first picture). 6 Switch on the Source.
  • Page 171 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Perform an Insertion Loss Measurement 9 Switch off the Source. Select On/Off from the Source window. Steps 5 to 9: take a Reference value Steps 10 to 14: take the measurement Figure 70 Fiber setups for performing an Insertion Loss measurement E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 172 How to Use the Visual Fault Finder submodule 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Take the Measurement Insert DUT 10 Insert the Device Under Test in the link between the Source and the Power Meter (Figure 70, second picture).
  • Page 173 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use the Visual Fault Finder submodule 4 Switch on the Mini-OTDR. The third box in the Applications screen will now be called Visual Light. Move to this box and press S ELECT Figure 71 Applications Screen when the E6007A submodule is attached Visual Fault Finder screen You now see the Visual Fault Finder screen.
  • Page 174 How to Use the Visual Fault Finder submodule 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes N O T E If the left-hand diagram is grayed, as in Figure 66, you do not have a submodule installed, or it is installed incorrectly. If you have a submodule in the back of your instrument, check that both the module and the submodule are in their slots properly.
  • Page 175 6 Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes How to Use the Visual Fault Finder submodule E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 176: Installation And Maintenance

    Installation and Maintenance This appendix provides installation instructions for the Mini-OTDR. It also includes information about initial inspection and damage claims, preparation for use, packaging, storage, and shipment. Safety Considerations Safety class and markings The Mini-OTDR is a Class III instrument (after IEC 417 #518), that is, an instrument with no protective earth command and DC input voltages less than 60V DC.

  • Page 177: Initial Inspection

    Internal Back-Up Battery This instrument contains a lithium battery. Replacing the battery should be carried out only by a qualified electrician or by Agilent Technologies service personnel. Battery replacement There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 178: Ac Line Power Supply Requirements

    AC Line Power Supply Requirements A Installation and Maintenance AC Line Power Supply Requirements The Agilent E6000C can operate through the supplied AC adapter between 100V and 240V ± 10%, at a frequency in the range from 50 to 60 Hz. The maximum power consumption is 30VA with all options installed.
  • Page 179 A Installation and Maintenance AC Line Power Supply Requirements W A RN I N G To avoid the possibility of injury or death, you must observe the following precautions before switching on the instrument. • If this instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer for voltage reduction, ensure that the common terminal connects to the earth pole of the power source.

  • Page 180: Dc Power Supply Requirements

    DC Power Supply Requirements A Installation and Maintenance DC Power Supply Requirements W A R N IN G When using a DC line supply, before switching on the instrument, make sure that the supply meets the local protection requirements. The Agilent E6000C can operate from a DC power source that supplies between 16V and 24V.

  • Page 181: Installation Category

    A Installation and Maintenance Parallel Interface The temperatures and the humidity for the Agilent E6000C are given in the table below. Please note the restricted operating range when you are using the optional floppy disk drive. Operating Storage Temperature Temperature Humidity 0 °...

  • Page 182: Serial Interfaces

    Serial Interfaces A Installation and Maintenance Serial Interfaces There is one ST-compatible RS232 port, with DB9 connectors. If you do not use an Agilent 5180-2477 RS232 cable or the RS232 cable supplied with the rack, the EMI performance of the optical time domain reflectometer cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 183: Claims And Repackaging

    If physical damage is evident or if the instrument does not meet specification when received, notify the carrier and the nearest Agilent Technologies Service Office. The Sales/Service Office will arrange for repair or replacement of the unit without waiting for settlement of the claim against the carrier.

  • Page 184: Installing New Firmware

    Installing New Firmware A Installation and Maintenance • Inside the shipping box are 2 inserts. One insert is a folded separator to keep the power supply and the power cord. The second insert goes around the softcase. It is a corrugated part including convoluted foam on the outer side.
  • Page 185 A Installation and Maintenance Installing New Firmware E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 186: Instrument And Options

    Accessories The Agilent Technologies E6000C is a high performance time domain reflectometer. It is available in various configurations for the best possible match to the most common applications. This appendix provides information on the available options and accessories. Instrument and Options...
  • Page 187 Japanese user interface Finnish user interface Italian user interface Russian (Cyrillic) user interface Czech user interface Romanian user interface E6001A 1310 nm economy single-mode module E6003A 1310/1550 nm high performance single-mode module angled connector E6003B 1310/1550 nm very high performance single-mode...

  • Page 188: Support Options

    Instrument and Options B Accessories Support Options For all Agilent Mini-OTDRs, the following support options are available. R1280A Return to Agilent Warranty and Service Plan. Available for 36 months (3 years) or 60 months (5 years) R1282A Return to Agilent Calibration Plan. Available for 36 months (3 years) or 60 months (5 years) Accessories supplied The following accessories are supplied with your Mini-...

  • Page 189: Additional Accessories

    B Accessories Connector Interfaces and Other Accessories Additional Accessories The following accessories are also available. To order these products, please contact your Agilent Technologies representative. Product Description E6080A Spare NiMH battery pack E6081A Mini-Keyboard (see “The Mini-Keyboard” on page 79).

  • Page 190: Related Agilent Literature

    Related Agilent Literature B Accessories 1 attach your connector interface (see list of connector interfaces below) to the interface adapter, 2 then connect your fiber. Agilent Model No. Description 81000AI Diamond HMS/10 connector interface 81000FI FC/PC connector interface 81000GI D4 connector interface 81000HI E2000 connector interface 81000KI...
  • Page 191 B Accessories Related Agilent Literature E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 192: Specifications

    • Characteristics and typical data provide information about the non-warranted instrument performance. ISO 9001 The Agilent Technologies E6000C Mini-OTDR is produced to the ISO 9001 international quality system standard as part of Agilent’s commitment to continually increasing customer satisfaction through improved quality control.
  • Page 193 C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Generally, the wavelengths are given by the specific module. Therefore, the measurement conditions do not contain the wavelength. Unless otherwise limited, all specifications are valid for the specified environmental conditions.
  • Page 194 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications Backscatter coefficient The ratio of the optical pulse power (not energy) at the OTDR output to the backscatter power at the near end of the fiber (z = 0). This ratio is inversely proportional to the pulse width, because the optical pulse power is independent of the pulse width.
  • Page 195 C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Conditions: Continuous fiber with no discrete losses, for a power range from the beginning of the backscatter signal to the point where the specified → signal-to-noise ratio is reached, at specified instrument settings. Center wavelength The center wavelength is defined as the spectral center of gravity, at specified operating conditions:...
  • Page 196 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications ∆ S = distance scale error ∆ L = distance sampling error otdr Distance sampling error Average slope = (±∆L Distance distance scale Offset Error error (∆S (∆L Location L N O T E The distance uncertainty does not include the uncertainty of the →...
  • Page 197 C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Measurement: Select Optimize Resolution for best accuracy. Since the precise location of the front panel connector is usually not directly accessible, use a short reference fiber (for example, 100 m, to exclude any influence from distance scale error) with known length L and open end to create a reflective event.
  • Page 198 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications The influence of the finite sample spacing can be excluded by inserting additional fibers. Their lengths must be chosen so that they don’t coincide with multiples of the distance sample spacing. For each combination, use the total length of fiber to determine the distance offset error.
  • Page 199 C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Measurement: The measurement is similar to the measurement of distance offset error. Divide the calculated distance sampling interval in at least four distance increments and prepare incremental fibers to cover all these increments. For example, to divide a sampling interval of 10 m into 4 intervals, one needs two incremental fibers of 2.5 m and 5 m to generate increments of 2.5 m, 5 m and 7.5 m.
  • Page 200 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications = the distance measured with the OTDR, at the OTDR given OTDR group index setting T = time of flight between the two locations on the fiber, measured at the wavelength of the OTDR N = OTDR group index setting N O T E Relatively long lengths of fibers, for example, 10 km, are...
  • Page 201 C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Event deadzone The displayed length of a reflective event from the start to the point where the trace has fallen to 1.5 dB below the peak. Conditions: Reflective, lossless event with specified reflectance, at specified instrument settings.
  • Page 202 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications Loss accuracy, backscatter measurements (1 dB steps) The maximum loss error, in dB, for any fiber section with a loss of 1 dB, that is the maximum difference between the displayed loss, A , and actual loss, A, of the section.
  • Page 203 C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Measurement: Connect a long fiber, for example 50 km, to the OTDR and calculate the 1 dB loss error as follows. Generate two undisturbed backscatter traces with a 1 dB vertical difference. Measure this difference, A , along OTDR the length of the fiber.
  • Page 204 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications Conditions: Correct backscatter coefficient for the fiber under test entered into the OTDR prior to measurement, undisturbed backscatter trace in front of the reflectance under test, for a given reflectance range and a power range from the beginning of the backscatter signal to the point where the specified →...

  • Page 205: Signal-To-Noise Ratio (Snr)

    C Specifications Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions Output power stability (CW) Peak-to-peak variation of the output power in CW mode. Conditions: Jumper fiber attached to the OTDR port; output power stability measured with an optical power meter at the end of the jumper fiber. Warmup-time and observation period as specified.
  • Page 206 Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions C Specifications Definition of Terms - Power Meter Submodule One half of the peak-to-peak change of displayed power level with Noise: constant input power level. Observation time as specified (drift effects excluded). Conditions: The power range is defined from the highest input power level to the smallest input power level that causes a noticeable change of dis- Power range: played power level.
  • Page 207 C Specifications Characteristics Definition of Terms - Visual Fault Finder Submodule The output power at the specified wavelength, measured at the end Output Power Level (CW) of a jumper cable. The wavelength representing the center of mass of selected peaks. The power and wavelength of each used to calculate the mean wavelength λ: Center Wavelength...

  • Page 208: Source Mode

    Characteristics C Specifications Source Mode E6003A, E6003B, E6001A E6004A, E6008B E6005A, E6009A E6012A built-in built-in CW CW laser built-in CW dual built-in CW dual laser source laser source dual laser source source -3 dBm -20 dBm (850 nm), -3 dBm...

  • Page 209: Output Connector

    C Specifications Characteristics Output Connector • Optional Diamond HMS-10, FC/PC, DIN 47256, ST, Biconic, SC, NEC D4. All options are user- exchangeable. Documentation • 3.5” floppy disk drive: for high density 720/1440 kByte floppy disks. MS-DOS format compatible. Reduced operating temperature of 5 ° to 45 ° C, with 35% to 80% humidity at 40 °...
  • Page 210 • Automatic setup and analysis • Instrument settings: storage and recall of user- selectable instrument settings. • Laser Safety Class (E6001A-E6005A and E6008B- E6012A): 21 CFR Class 1, IEC 825 Class 3A • Recommended recalibration period: 2 years. For modules only: no calibration on mainframe.

  • Page 211: Built In Applications

    C Specifications Characteristics • Dimensions: 194 mm H, 290 mm W, 75 mm D (7.7” x 11.4” x 3.0”). • Weight: net < 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs), typical, including battery pack and OTDR module. Built in Applications Automatic Multi Fiber Test Pass/Fail Test Fiber Break Locator Power Meter / Loss Test mode...
  • Page 212 Specifications: Optical Performance Measured at 22 ° C ± 3 ° C. Guaranteed specifications unless otherwise noted. Bold values are typical specifications Module E6001A E6003A 1310 ± 25 nm 1310 ± 25 nm/ 1550 ± 25 nm Central Wavelength Applicable Fiber...
  • Page 213 C Specifications Module Specifications/Characteristics Module E6008B E6012A 1310 ± 25 nm/ 1550 ± 25 nm 1550 ± 25 nm/ 1625 ± 20 nm Central Wavelength Applicable Fiber single-mode single-mode 10ns 100ns 1µ s 10 µ s 20µ s 10ns 100ns 1µ s 10 µ s 20 µ s Pulsewidth Dynamic Range [dB]...
  • Page 214 Module Specifications/Characteristics C Specifications 4 Typical Specification at Reflectance ≤ -50 dB at 30 ns pulsewidth, and with span ≤ 4 km (typical value). 5 Measured with a standard 62.5 µ m guided index multimode fiber at SNR=1 noise level and with 3 minutes averaging time, optimize dynamic.
  • Page 215 C Specifications Agilent E6006A Power Meter Submodule Agilent E6006A Power Meter Submodule Characteristics Sensor element: InGaAs Wavelength range: 800 - 1650 nm Calibrated wavelengths: 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm (special wavelength on request). Power range: +10 to -70 dBm Max.

  • Page 216: Supplementary Performance Characteristics

    Agilent E6006A Power Meter Submodule C Specifications Specifications Uncertainty at reference ± 3% conditions: Power level: -20 dBm Continuous wave (CW) Wavelength: 1300 ± 3 nm, 1310 ± 3 nm, 1550 ± 3 nm Fiber type: 50/125 µ m graded index, Agilent/HMS-10 connector Spectral bandwidth: up to 10 nm Ambient temperature: +18 to +28 °...

  • Page 217: General Specifications

    C Specifications Agilent E6006A Power Meter Submodule • Wavelength encoding recognition (350 Hz, 550 Hz) is available at power levels between +10 and -45 dBm (peak amplitude). • Dual Wavelength measurement is available at power levels between +10 and -45 dBm (peak amplitude). •...
  • Page 218 Agilent E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule C Specifications Agilent E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule Characteristics Source type: Laser diode 635 nm ± 10 nm (visible red light) Center Wavelength: Output power level (CW): 0 dBm maximum Output power level (CW) into 9 µ...

  • Page 219: Declaration Of Conformity

    C Specifications Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 220: Equipment Required

    The procedures in this section tests the optical performance of the instrument. The complete specifications to which the Agilent Technologies E6000C is tested are given in “Specifications” on page 191. All tests can be performed without access to the interior of the instrument.

  • Page 221: Test Record

    D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests General Single-mode Modules (E6001A - E6004A, E6003B, E6008B, and E6012A-E6013A) • Optical Attenuator Agilent 8156A #101 (Return loss > 40 dB, Repeatability < 0.01 dB). • Single-mode fiber with 3 dB coupler and known length (between 4 and 5 km), for example, the Agilent Recirculating Delay Line (P/N 08145-67900).

  • Page 222: Test Failure

    General D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test Failure If the Agilent E6000C fails any performance test, return the instrument to the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/ Service Office for repair. Instrument Specification Specifications Specifications are the performance characteristics of the instrument that are certified. These specifications, listed in “Specifications”...

  • Page 223: Conventions Used In This Appendix

    D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test I. Dynamic Range Conventions used in this Appendix See “Conventions used in this manual” on page 11 Test I. Dynamic Range Connect equipment 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 74 (single- mode module), or Figure 75 (multimode model). Terminate the far end.
  • Page 224 Test I. Dynamic Range D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Figure 74 Dynamic Range Test Setup: Single-Mode Figure 75 Dynamic Range Test Setup: Multimode N O T E Instead of the 62.5m recirculating delay line, you can use a 62.5 µ m multimode fiber of length > 4km. If you use such a multimode fiber, you do not require the coupler (within the dotted box in Figure 75).
  • Page 225 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test I. Dynamic Range Settings 3 Set the OTDR: ] menu: ETTINGS – <R > - select <R ...>: ANGE ANGE NPUT Start: - enter value ST from Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4. Confirm with <O >.
  • Page 226 50 km 70 km 20 km 10 ns 0 km 70 km 50 km 70 km 20 km Table 2 Dynamic Range Test settings: single-mode (E6001A to E6004A) Pulse- Start Span View start View end Viewed width distance position of...
  • Page 227 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test I. Dynamic Range Pulse- Start Span View start View end Viewed width distance position of distance marker B Bpos Vend 100 ns 0 km 50 km 30 km 45 km 15 km 10 ns 0 km 50 km 30 km...
  • Page 228 Test I. Dynamic Range D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Figure 76 Dynamic Range Test: Full Trace View 6 Use Cursor keys to position marker A and B at 2.5 km ± Position markers 0.5 km 7 Select marker B (A/B) until only B is highlighted. Zoom 8 Zoom to 0.5 dB/Div and 500m/Div ], then use cursors.
  • Page 229 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test I. Dynamic Range back to 0 km from the OTDR, that is if there was no initial reflection. Use the Left and Right cursors to offset by large increments, and the Up and Down cursors to ‘fine tune’.
  • Page 230 Test I. Dynamic Range D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests 14 Position marker B at Bpos km. View the trace around marker B and zoom the trace around marker B to 2 km/ Div and 1 dB/Div. The value for Bpos is given in Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4, depending on the module you use.
  • Page 231 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test II. Event Deadzone Note more results 18 Note 2-pt-loss between A and B as “Dynamic Range ” at the actual pulsewidth. 19 Calculate the dynamic range as follows: Dynamic Range = Dynamic Range + 1.9 dB Repeat for other pulsewidths 20 Repeat steps 4 to 19 with all pulsewidths described in the test record.
  • Page 232 Test II. Event Deadzone D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Figure 78 Event Deadzone Test Setup Settings 2 Turn on the OTDR, and after the self-test has passed, recall the default settings and the resolution mode. [Settings]<Recall..><Default Setting> [Settings]<Optimize Mode><Resolution> 3 Set the linestyle to solid }<P ><D >: OFF...
  • Page 233 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test II. Event Deadzone o Or (Multimode module) Set the pulsewidth to 5 ns. [Settings]<PulseWidth><5 ns> Attenuator settings 8 Set up the attenuator. – Set λ to the actual wavelength. – Set the attenuation to 38 dB (see Note on page 230). –...
  • Page 234 Test II. Event Deadzone D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests of the reflection. Set the measurement span to start position+2 km. }<R ><R ...>. Use Cursor keys ETTINGS ANGE ANGE NPUT to specify Start and Span. Confirm with OK. N O T E The start position should be a little before the front edge of the reflection.
  • Page 235 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test II. Event Deadzone Figure 80 Event Deadzone Test: Position Marker B Position markers 17 Use the L keys to position marker B where IGHT the down slope of the reflection crosses the horizontal center line of the graph. See Figure 80. 18 Position marker A at the beginning of the event.
  • Page 236 Test III. Attenuation Deadzone D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test III. Attenuation Deadzone N O T E The setup simulates a return loss of 35 dB. To care for the fact that – due to the coupler – the light pulse travels through the attenuator twice to sum up, the attenuator needs to be set to a value 3 dB larger than the simulated return loss, that is.
  • Page 237 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test III. Attenuation Deadzone o Or (Multimode module) Set the pulsewidth to 10 ns. ]<P ><10 >. Close by OK. ETTINGS ULSE IDTH Attenuator settings 8 Set up the attenuator. – Set λ to the actual wavelength. –...
  • Page 238 Test III. Attenuation Deadzone D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Reposition markers 14 Select marker B (A/B) until only B is highlighted. 15 Use the L keys to position marker B on the IGHT peak of the event. You may choose D (Around B) to get better resolution.
  • Page 239 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test III. Attenuation Deadzone N O TE When noise is seen on the trace, a position referring to the mean value of the trace should be selected. Figure 82 Attenuation Deadzone Test: Marker B at End of Reflection Set scales 21 Set resolutions to: x-axis: .5m/Div, y-axis: 0.5dB } →...
  • Page 240 Test IV. Distance Accuracy (Optional) D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Figure 83 Attenuation Deadzone Test: Marker A at Start of Reflection Note result in test record 24 Note the distance between the A-B markers as the attenuation deadzone in the test record. Test IV.
  • Page 241 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test IV. Distance Accuracy (Optional) Figure 84 Distance Accuracy Test Setup 2 Turn on the Mini-OTDR, and after the self-test has passed, recall the default settings and the standard mode. Settings 3 Set the OTDR: ] menu: ETTINGS –...
  • Page 242 Test IV. Distance Accuracy (Optional) D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests – <P ><D >: OFF REFERENCES OTTED RACE ] menu NALYSIS – <2 pt. Loss> ] menu ONFIG – <L ><M ]>: ON ENGTH ETER Start short measurement 4 Run the measurement, wait 10 seconds, then stop the measurement Run/Stop ...
  • Page 243 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test IV. Distance Accuracy (Optional) Figure 85 Distance Accuracy Test: Position Markers 11 Select D (Around B). 12 Zoom the display to 0.1 m/Div and 0.2 dB/Div 13 Use the L keys to reposition marker B to the IGHT beginning of the endreflection.
  • Page 244 Test IV. Distance Accuracy (Optional) D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests The best approximation of the start position of the reflection is: last point on backscatter + half sample spacing, that is Samp. Dist. Note result in test record 14 Note the distance between markers A and B (A <–>B) plus the position of marker A (4.000 m), as Measured Distance to the test record.
  • Page 245 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test Form Sheets Performance Test Form Sheets Please use copies of the following form sheets for your individual performance tests. Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 1 of 8 Test Facility: ______________________________________ Report No.
  • Page 246 Performance Test Form Sheets D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 2 of 8 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ Test Equipment Used: Description Model No. Trace No. Cal. Due Date 1.
  • Page 247 Meas. Uncertainty Return Loss ≥ 35dB Conditions: Meas. Span. 2km Pulsewidth 10ns E6001A, E6003A, E6003B, E6004A, E6008B, E6013A _______ m _______ m E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 248 Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 4 of 8 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description III. Attenuation Deadzone 1310 nm Wavelength Maximum Specification Attenuation E6001A, E6003A, Meas. Deadzone E6004A, E6008B, Uncertainty E6003B E6013A Return Loss ≥...
  • Page 249 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test Form Sheets Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 5 of 8 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description Dynamic Range 1550 nm Wavelength Minimum Specification Pulsewidth Dynamic Dyn Range =...
  • Page 250 Performance Test Form Sheets D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 6 of 8 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description III. Attenuation Deadzone 1550 nm Wavelength Maximum Specification Attenuation E6003A,...
  • Page 251 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test Form Sheets Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 7 of 8 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description Dynamic Range 1625 nm Wavelength Minimum Specification Pulsewidth Dynamic Dyn Range =...
  • Page 252 Performance Test Form Sheets D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 8 of 8 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description III. Attenuation Deadzone 1625 nm Wavelength Maximum Specification Attenuation E6012A, E6013A...
  • Page 253 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test Form Sheets Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Multimode Modules Page 1 of 6 Test Facility: ______________________________________ Report No. ____________________________ ______________________________________ Date: ____________________________ ______________________________________ Customer: ____________________________ ______________________________________ Tested By: ____________________________ Model: E6000C ______ °...
  • Page 254 Performance Test Form Sheets D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Multimode Modules Page 2 of 6 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ Test Equipment Used: Description Model No. Trace No. Cal. Due Date 1.
  • Page 255 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test Form Sheets Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Multimode Modules Page 3 of 6 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description Dynamic Range 850 nm Wavelength Minimum Specification Pulsewidth Dynamic Dyn Range = E6005A...
  • Page 256 Performance Test Form Sheets D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Multimode Modules Page 4 of 6 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description III. Attenuation Deadzone 850 nm Wavelength Maximum Specification Attenuation Meas.
  • Page 257 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test Form Sheets Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Multimode Modules Page 5 of 6 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description Dynamic Range 1300 nm Wavelength Minimum Specification Pulsewidth Dynamic Dyn Range =...
  • Page 258 Performance Test Form Sheets D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with Single-mode Modules Page 6 of 6 Model Agt. __________ Module Report No. __________ Date ___________ No. Test Description III. Attenuation Deadzone 1300 nm Wavelength Maximum Specification Attenuation Meas.
  • Page 259 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule Table 5 Power Meter: Test Equipment Required Recommended Required Characteris- Instrument or Accessories qty Agilent Model Alternative Models Lightwave Multimeter In- 8163A 8164A, 8166A terface Module (1 channel) 81618A 81619A...

  • Page 260: Reference Measurement

    Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Uncertainty/Accuracy Test at Reference Conditions N O T E Make sure that all equipment has warmed up, and all connectors are clean. Make sure that all patchcords are fixed to the table and will not move during measurements.
  • Page 261 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule 5 Set the power meter to M mode; select EASURE parameter T=100ms; switch AUTO range on. 6 Enable the Laser Source and the Agilent 8156A output, and wait 3 minutes until the laser has settled. Display reading 7 On the power meter, press [dBm W] to get the display reading in W.
  • Page 262 Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Set up equipment 11 Set the DUT to 1310.00 nm. 12 Enable the laser source and the Agilent 8156A output, and wait 3 minutes until the laser has settled. 13 Set the DUT to display power levels in W.
  • Page 263 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule Connect equipment 1 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 87. N O TE If you are performing the optional accuracy test at 850 nm, it is sufficient to measure at the highest power level.
  • Page 264 Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests N O T E If you are performing the optional accuracy test at 850 nm, it is sufficient to measure at the highest power level. This means that you do not need to use an attenuator: you can connect the laser source directly to the optical head using an Agilent 81501AC patchcord.
  • Page 265 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with E6006A Power Meter submodule Page 1 of 2 Description Model No. Trace No. Cal. Due Date 1. Std, Lightwave Multimeter __________ __________ __ / __ /___ 2.
  • Page 266 Test V. E6006A Power Meter Submodule D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance Tests Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with E6006A Power Meter submodule Page 2 of 2 Model Agt. E6006A submodule Report No. __________ Date ___________ Uncertainty/Accuracy test at Reference Conditions (Reference setting of power level 10.00 µ W) Wavelength Minimum Spec E6006A, DUT...
  • Page 267 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance TestsOptional Test VI: E6007A Visual Fault Finder Optional Test VI: E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule Table 6 Visual Fault Finder: Test Equipment Required Recommended Required Characteris- Instrument or Accessories qty Agilent Model Alternative Models Lightwave Multimeter 8163A 8164A, 8166A Meter...
  • Page 268 Optional Test VI: E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Figure 89 Measurement of the Output power 2 Apply a 9/125 µ m patchcord with HMS-10 connectors. Set up multimeter 3 Set the Multimeter: dBm/W λ = 635 nm wavelength sampling time T = 100 ms...
  • Page 269 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance TestsOptional Test VI: E6007A Visual Fault Finder Set up DUT 5 On the DUT, select Visual Fault Finder: Select Mod Select and allow to settle. Note result in test record 6 Note the displayed power level on the Multimeter in the test report.
  • Page 270 Optional Test VI: E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule D Single-Mode/Multimode Module – press L on the right side of the display. INEAR Other settings 3 To ensure an interference free reading of the display, you should stop the steady repeating calculations: –...
  • Page 271 D Single-Mode/Multimode Module Performance TestsOptional Test VI: E6007A Visual Fault Finder Performance Test for the Agilent E6000C with E6007A Visual Fault Finder submodule Page 1 of 1 Description Model No. Trace No. Cal. Due Date Test Facility: __________________________________ Report No. ____________________________ __________________________________ Date:...

  • Page 272: Cleaning Information

    Please try, whenever possible, to use physically contacting connectors, and dry connections. Clean the connectors, interfaces, and bushings carefully after use. Agilent Technologies assume no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. Cleaning Instructions for this Instrument The Cleaning Instructions apply to a number of different types of Optical Equipment.
  • Page 273 E Cleaning Information Cleaning Instructions for this Instrument For more information, please consult the Agilent Technologies Pocket Guide Cleaning Procedure fir Lightwave Test and Measurement Equipment (Agilent Part Number 5963-3538F) E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 274: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions E Cleaning Information Safety Precautions Please follow the following safety rules: • Do not remove instrument covers when operating. • Ensure that the instrument is switched off throughout the cleaning procedures. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 275: Why Is It Important To Clean Optical Devices

    E Cleaning Information Why is it important to clean optical devices ? Why is it important to clean optical devices ? In transmission links optical fiber cores are about 9 µ m (0.00035") in diameter. Dust and other particles, however, can range from tenths to hundredths of microns in diameter.

  • Page 276: Standard Cleaning Equipment

    • Pipe cleaner • Compressed air Dust and shutter caps All of Agilent Technologies’ lightwave instruments are delivered with either laser shutter caps or dust caps on the lightwave adapter. Any cables come with covers to protect the cable ends from damage or contamination.

  • Page 277: Cotton Swabs

    E Cleaning Information Standard Cleaning Equipment Using isopropyl alcohol If you use isopropyl alcohol to clean your optical device, do not immediately dry the surface with compressed air (except when you are cleaning very sensitive optical devices). This is because the dust and the dirt is solved and will leave behind filmy deposits after the alcohol is evaporated.

  • Page 278: Soft Tissues

    Standard Cleaning Equipment E Cleaning Information Reuse of swabs Swabs should be used straight out of the packet, and never used twice. This is because dust and dirt in the atmosphere, or from a first cleaning, may collect on your swab and scratch the surface of your optical device.
  • Page 279 E Cleaning Information Standard Cleaning Equipment Use of pipe cleaners The best way to use a pipe cleaner is to push it in and out of the device opening (for example, when cleaning an interface). While you are cleaning, you should slowly rotate the pipe cleaner.

  • Page 280: Additional Cleaning Equipment

    Additional Cleaning Equipment E Cleaning Information Additional Cleaning Equipment Some Cleaning Procedures need the following equipment, which is not required to clean each instrument: • Microscope with a magnification range about 50X up to 300X • Ultrasonic bath • Warm water and liquid soap •...

  • Page 281: Ultrasonic Bath

    E Cleaning Information Additional Cleaning Equipment Ultrasonic bath Ultrasonic baths are also available from photography or laboratory suppliers or specialist mail order companies. An ultrasonic bath will gently remove fat and other stubborn dirt from your optical devices. This helps increase the life span of the optical devices.

  • Page 282: Polymer Film

    Preserving Connectors E Cleaning Information Polymer film Polymer film is available from laboratory suppliers or specialist mail order companies. Using polymer film is a gentle method of cleaning extremely sensitive devices, such as reference reflectors and mirrors. Infrared Sensor Card Infrared sensor cards are available from laboratory suppliers or specialist mail order companies.

  • Page 283: Dust Caps And Shutter Caps

    Keep the caps on the equipment always when it is not in use. Replacement caps All of Agilent Technologies’ lightwave instruments and accessories are shipped with either laser shutter caps or dust caps. If you need additional or replacement dust caps, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/ Service Office.

  • Page 284: Immersion Oil And Other Index Matching Compounds

    Immersion Oil and Other Index Matching Compounds E Cleaning Information Immersion Oil and Other Index Matching Compounds Where it is possible, do not use immersion oil or other index matching compounds with your device. They are liable to impair and dirty the surface of the device. In addition, the characteristics of your device can be changed and your measurement results affected.

  • Page 285: How To Clean Connectors

    E Cleaning Information How to clean connectors • Use compressed air to blow away any remaining filament left by the swab. Heavy dirt If the above procedure is not enough to clean your instrument, follow one of the procedures below. Please consult “Cleaning Instructions for this Instrument”...

  • Page 286: Preferred Procedure

    How to clean connectors E Cleaning Information Infrared sensor card To assess the projection of the emitted light beam you can use an infrared sensor card. Hold the card approximately 5 cm from the output of the connector. The invisible emitted light is project onto the card and becomes visible as a small circular spot.

  • Page 287: How To Clean Connector Adapters

    E Cleaning Information How to clean connector adapters 3 Blow away any remaining lint with compressed air. How to clean connector adapters C A UT IO N Some adapters have an anti-reflection coating on the back to reduce back reflection. This coating is extremely sensitive to solvents and mechanical abrasion.

  • Page 288: How To Clean Connector Interfaces

    How to clean connector interfaces E Cleaning Information How to clean connector interfaces C A U TI O N Be careful when using pipe-cleaners, as the core and the bristles of the pipe-cleaner are hard and can damage the interface. Do not use pipe-cleaners on optical head adapters, as the hard core of normal pipe cleaners can damage the bottom of an adapter.

  • Page 289: How To Clean Bare Fiber Adapters

    E Cleaning Information How to clean bare fiber adapters 5 Using a new, dry pipe-cleaner, and a new, dry cotton- swab remove the alcohol, any dissolved sediment and dust. 6 Blow away any remaining lint with compressed air. How to clean bare fiber adapters Bare fiber adapters are difficult to clean.

  • Page 290: How To Clean Lenses

    How to clean lenses E Cleaning Information C A U TI O N Be careful when using pipe-cleaners, as the core and the bristles of the pipe-cleaner are hard and can damage the adapter. 2 Clean the adapter by rubbing a new, dry cotton-swab over the surface using a small circular movement.

  • Page 291: How To Clean Instruments With A Fixed Connector Interface

    E Cleaning Information How to clean instruments with a fixed connector interface 2 Clean the lens by rubbing the cotton-swab over the surface using a small circular movement. 3 Using a new, dry cotton-swab remove the alcohol, any dissolved sediment and dust. 4 Blow away any remaining lint with compressed air.

  • Page 292: How To Clean Instruments With An Optical Glass Plate

    Some instruments, for example, the optical heads from Agilent Technologies have an optical glass plate to protect the sensor. Clean this glass plate in the same way as optical lenses (see “How to clean lenses” on page 289).
  • Page 293 E Cleaning Information How to clean instruments with a physical contact interface Infrared sensor card To assess the projection of the emitted light beam you can use an infrared sensor card. Hold the card approximately 5 cm from the interface. The invisible emitted light is project onto the card and becomes visible as a small circular spot.

  • Page 294: How To Clean Instruments With A Recessed Lens Interface

    W A R N IN G For instruments with a deeply recessed lens interface (for example the Agilent Technologies 81633A and 81634A Power Sensors) do NOT follow this procedure. Alcohol and compressed air could damage your lens even further.
  • Page 295 E Cleaning Information How to clean optical devices sensitive to mechanical stress 2 Clean the interface by rubbing the cotton-swab over the surface using a small circular movement. 3 Take a new, dry soft-tissue and remove the alcohol, dissolved sediment and dust, by rubbing gently over the surface using a small circular movement.

  • Page 296: Alternative Procedure

    How to clean metal filters or attenuator gratings E Cleaning Information Alternative Procedure For these types of optical devices you can often use an ultrasonic bath with isopropyl alcohol. Only use the ultrasonic bath if you are sure that it won’t cause any damage anything to the device.

  • Page 297: Additional Cleaning Information

    E Cleaning Information Additional Cleaning Information Use this procedure particularly when there is greasy dirt on the device: 1 Put the optical device into a bath of isopropyl alcohol, and wait at least 10 minutes. 2 Remove the fluid using compressed air at some distance and with low pressure.

  • Page 298: How To Clean Large Area Lenses And Mirrors

    Additional Cleaning Information E Cleaning Information How to clean large area lenses and mirrors Some mirrors, as those from a monochromator, are very soft and sensitive. Therefore, never touch them and do not use cleaning tools such as compressed air or polymer film.

  • Page 299: Alternative Procedure B

    E Cleaning Information Additional Cleaning Information 2 Put a little liquid soap on the surface and gently spread the liquid over the whole area. 3 Wash off the emulsion with water, being careful to remove it all, as any remaining streaks can impair measurement accuracy.

  • Page 300: Other Cleaning Hints

    You will see some additional hints which we hope will help you further. For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies representative. Making the connection Before you make any connection you must ensure that all lightwave cables and connectors are clean. If not, then use appropriate the cleaning methods.
  • Page 301 E Cleaning Information Other Cleaning Hints Immersion oil and other index matching compounds Do not use immersion oil or other index matching compounds with optical sensors equipped with recessed lenses. They are liable to dirty the detector and impair its performance.

  • Page 302: Product Summary

    Environmental Profile Product Summary The product reviewed consists of an E6000C and an E6003A as a typical configuration. none Transport restrictions: no hazardous materials Hazardous or restricted materials: no CFCs or brominated fire retardants Li-Ion Backup-battery Parts requiring special disposal: NiMH Main battery (recycling path) E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...

  • Page 303: Materials Of Construction

    F Environmental Profile Materials of Construction Materials of Construction Material % weight % recyclable/reusable Metals Aluminium Steel Plastic parts: PC-ABS Others: NiMH Printed Circuit Boards Energy Use/Efficiency < 20 Watt Normal Operation: < 5 Watt Standby: E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 304 Operation Emissions F Environmental Profile Operation Emissions No ozone emissions Ozone: Meets CISPR 11 (CISPR22) Radio Frequency Noise: Materials of Packaging Material % weight % recyclable/reusable Corrugated Paper Learning Products Manuals are 100% recyclable. E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 305 Agilent Technologies have eliminated ozone depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), trichlorethane (TCA), and carbon tetrachloride from its manufacturing process worldwide. Agilent Technologies are surveying and working with suppliers to identify and eliminate any ozone depleting substances from their manufacturing. E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302...
  • Page 306 Overview Figure 90 to Figure 93 represent sample sessions for commonly used features. E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 308 G Overview Figure 91 Use the printer E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 309 G Overview Figure 92 Add/Delete Landmarks E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 310 G Overview Figure 93 Read from/Write to a Floppy Disk E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 311 G Overview E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 312 Appendix: VENDOR.INI When you select a Refractive Index, you will normally see a table containing a list of Cable vendors, and the Refractive Index normally used by that vendor (see “How to Change the Refractive Index Setting” on page 82 and “Using the Fiber Break Locator”...
  • Page 313 H Appendix: VENDOR.INI RefrIndex_2=147110 RefrIndex_3=147080 [Vendor_2] Name=Corning WaveLen_1=1310 WaveLen_2=1550 WaveLen_3=1625 RefrIndex_1=146180 RefrIndex_2=146110 RefrIndex_3=146080 [Vendor_3] Name=AT&T WaveLen_1=1310 WaveLen_2=1550 RefrIndex_1=147180 RefrIndex_2=147120 Figure 94 Example VENDOR.INI file If you want to configure your instrument so that you have more or different refractive index values, you can copy this file to a pc, edit it, then copy it back to your Mini- OTDR.

  • Page 314: Ordering Information

    Appendix: 3-λ Module The following information is valid for the E6013A 3- λ OTDR module. Ordering Information Agilent Product Description E6013A 1310 nm/1550 nm/1625 nm high performance single- mode module angled connector E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 315: Laser Safety Information

    I Appendix: 3- λ Module Laser Safety Information Laser Safety Information E6013A 1310/1550 nm 1625 nm Laser Type FP-Laser FP-Laser InGaAsP InGaAsP Laser Class According to IEC 825 (Europe) 1M According to 21 CFR 1040.10 (Canada, Japan, USA) Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW 120 mW 20 µ...
  • Page 316 I Appendix: 3- λ Module Specifications / Characteristics Submodules The E6013A does not have a slot for the E6006A Power Meter submodule or the E6007A Visual Fault Finder submodule. Module Specifications / Characteristics Module E6013A 1310 ± 25 nm/ 1550 ± 25 nm/ 1625 ± 25 nm Central Wavelength Applicable Fiber single-mode...
  • Page 317 I Appendix: 3- λ Module Specifications / Characteristics E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 318 vendors 83, 162 Energy Use 302 Center wavelength 194 Entering a number 132 2pt.Attn 45 Entering text 132 Change 2pt.L 45 of the measurement span 86 Environmental specifications 210, of the refractive index 82 Claims 182 Event 68 A-B 45 mask 92 Clear AC Power 177...
  • Page 319 for multi fiber test 157 Line power cable 177 general parameters 157 measurement parameters 154 Group index 200 Linearity start fiber number 158 backscatter 193 storage directory 158 Link Length 58 trace information 156 Hardkeys 32 Lock Event Table 91 Help 64 Logo 142 Horizontal Offset 96...
  • Page 320 specifications 207 Saving a measurement 104 PWidth 46 Scale error 198 Parallel interface 180 scan 88 Parameter set up 82 Scan Trace 88 Parameter window 44 Range 45, 51 specifications 208 Pass/Fail test 92 Read from a template 151 Scatter coefficient 52 attenuation limit 57 Real time measurements 123 Scatter.Coeff.
  • Page 321 Update firmware 145 languages 145 User Experience Level 161 VENDOR.INI 83, 162, 311 Vertical Offset 127 Vertical Parameters 206 Visual Fault Finder 171 performance test 266 Wavelength 52 center wavelength 194 Zoom 49 E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

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