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  • Page 1 FCOMP/-PRO Option For T-BERD®/MTS-2000V2, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor-800 Platforms User Manual...
  • Page 3 FCOMP/-PRO Option For T-BERD®/MTS-2000V2, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor-800 Platforms User Manual Viavi Solutions 1-844-GO-VIAVI www.viavisolutions.com...
  • Page 5 Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change without notice, and VIAVI reserves the right to provide an addendum to this document with information not avail- able at the time that this document was created.
  • Page 6 For the VIAVI position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI prod- ucts, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of VIAVI's Standards and Policies web page.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Purpose and scope ..........xii Assumptions .
  • Page 8 Contents Establishing References ......... .14 Factory References .
  • Page 9 Contents Opening a report ..........49 Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test...
  • Page 10 Contents Opening a report ..........78 Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Establishing references for Loss and ORL measurements...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About This Guide The VIAVI equipments provide handheld, modular platforms designed for the construc- tion, validation and maintenance of fiber networks. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Purpose and scope” on page xii • “Assumptions” on page xii •...

  • Page 12: Purpose And Scope

    We are assuming that you have basic computer and mouse/track ball experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication and fiber optic concepts and terminology. Technical assistance If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI. For the latest TAC information, go to http://www.viavisolutions.com/en/services-and-support/support/technical-assis- tance.
  • Page 13 About This Guide Conventions Table 1 Typographical conventions Description Example User interface actions appear in this typeface. On the Status bar, click Start. Buttons or switches that you press on a unit Press the O switch appear in this T YPEFACE Code and output messages appear in this type- All results okay...
  • Page 14 About This Guide Conventions Table 3 Symbol conventions This symbol represents a general hazard. This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock. NOTE This symbol represents a Note indicating related information or tip. This symbol, located on the equipment or its packaging indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of in a land-fill site or as municipal waste, and should be disposed of according to your national regula- tions.

  • Page 15: Fcomp/-Pro Principles

    FCOMP/-PRO Principles Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features and usage of the FiberComplete PRO (FCOMP- PRO) - The fiber acceptance testing process control application. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "General introduction" page 2 • "FCOMP/-PRO Tests description"...

  • Page 16: General Introduction

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles General introduction General introduction FiberCompletePRO™ is the first solution to fully automate all the fundamental fiber-qual- ification tests, such as bidirectional insertion loss (IL), optical return loss (ORL) and optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR), with one module from one optical port. For high fiber count projects, it is now possible to automatically test up to 12 ribbon fibers with the Multi-fiber MPO optical switch module.

  • Page 17: Fcomp/-Pro Tests Description

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Loss test and Loss test + OTDR Requirements FCOMP/-PRO-Loss Test and Loss Test + OTDR are used to perform automatically and through a single connection port, the following tests: • Bidirectional insertion loss (IL) •...

  • Page 18: Configurations

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Figure 1 Configuration for IL/ORL + OTDR/Fault Finder function Remote Acquire IL / ORL / Distance / Measure Bidir IL & OTDR ORL and OTDR Analyze Characterize the link and find faults Report Save all the results automatically Local...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Figure 2 Construction/Installation Test Reference the light source and ORL on units A and B Setup Unit A or B Press key to transfer setup parameters and start the TART measurement process Next Measure Loss A->B, B->A, and Avg and store/display on local unit Fiber Measure ORL A &...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Figure 3 FCOMP Pro view Figure 4 Acceptance Test Reference the light source and ORL on Units A & B Set up Unit A or B Press Start key to transfer setup parameters and start the measurement process Measure Loss A->B, B->A, and Avg and store/display on local unit Next...

  • Page 21: Automatic Configuration In Loss Test (+ Otdr) Mode

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Automatic configuration in Loss Test (+ OTDR) mode Press the key to configure automatically the acquisition parameters as follows: • Test Cables – Launch/Receive Cable: No – Unit: meter – Table View: Fiber •...

  • Page 22: Real Time Bi-Directional Otdr Analysis: Loopback Method

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Real time bi-directional OTDR analysis: Loopback Method This test is used to perform a bi-directionnal OTDR process and analysis on 2 fibers, at the same time, using a single test device Requirements To perform a loopback measurement, you need: •...

  • Page 23: Real Time Bi-Directional Otdr Analysis: Truebidir Method

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Figure 5 Loopback bi-directionnal measurement process Real time bi-directional OTDR analysis: TrueBIDIR method This test is used to perform a bi-directionnal OTDR process and analysis on 1 fiber, using two devices at each end of the link. Requirements To perform a TrueBIDIR measurement, you would need: •...

  • Page 24: Measurement Process

    & 2. Perform OTDR: .sor. direction for each with averaged loss/ Report» Direction Remote wavelength. • Others VIAVI: wavelength to Local: B->A .fcpro, .msor 2. Press Start 3. Harmonize them on each • «Expert OTDR» tab: 3. Transfer the...

  • Page 25: High Fiber Count

    Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Figure 7 TrueBIDIR measurement process High Fiber Count High Fiber count allows you to scale all the bi-directional test capabilities and automate the test sequencing of high-density fiber cables. Multiple fibers can be certified with a one button press and a single test sequence.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 FCOMP/-PRO Principles FCOMP/-PRO Tests description Figure 8 Testing simplex fiber connector network (scenario 1) OTDR Module Bend sensitive jumper Patch panel MPO switch 25m fanout cable MPO Fiber link under module to simplex connectors test Figure 9 Testing native MPO Network (scenario 2) MPO Bulkhead OTDR Module Bend sensitive jumper...
  • Page 27 Establishing references for Loss & Chapter 2 ORL measurements, without Switch This chapter describes the activation of FCOMP/FCOMP-PRO function and the process to perform the Loss and ORL references using a two-cord reference method or a loop- back reference method. Refer to Chapter 7 for Loss and ORL referencing with the MPO switch module.

  • Page 28: Establishing References For Loss & Orl Measurements, Without Switch

    Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Activating the function Activating the function Press the HOME button. Select the icon FiberComplete (FCOMP) or FiberComplete PRO (FCOMP-PRO) Establishing References To get a meaningful measurement, the light sources and the two launch/test cords used for the measurement have to be referenced (zeroed out).

  • Page 29: Factory References

    Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Establishing References Table 5 Reference methods for Insertion Loss and ORL Testing IL Loopback Reference IL Side-by-side Two -Cord Method Reference method Easiest process. Most accurate reference method, Not recommended for short but both units must be at the same links.

  • Page 30: Reference Process (Loopback And Side By Side)

    Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Establishing References Figure 10 Factory References Reference process (Loopback and Side by Side) The Power Meter option is mandatory onto the Mainframe. Each test equipment must set its own references and follow this process: From the results page, press References >...

  • Page 31: Loopback Referencing Method

    Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Establishing References Loopback Referencing method The loopback referencing is used when the two units are at different location. After clicking on Loopback, the wizard will guide you through two steps: The self reference is used for loss and ORL testing.

  • Page 32: Side-By-Side Referencing Method

    Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Establishing References Figure 13 Zero ORL reference Non-reflective termination OTDR port (or mandrel) NOTE Non-reflective terminations are mandatory when bend insensitive test cords and/or PC connectors are used. Side-by-Side referencing method The side-by-side referencing is used when the two units are at the same location and is the preferred method for better loss measurement accuracy.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Establishing References For the loss reference, connect the test cord from the module port of the local unit, toward the module port of the secondary one via a mating sleeve or adapter. Press Ok to start referencing.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Establishing references for Loss & ORL measurements, without Switch Establishing References User Manual 700MAN203 Rev. 007...

  • Page 35: Loss Test (Bi-Directional Il/Orl + Fault Finder)

    Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Chapter 3 Fault Finder) This chapter describes the process to perform Loss tests, from configuration of the equipment to the analysis of the results. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "Configuring the Loss test" page 22 •...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Loss Test

    Short cuts (loc.ID, Test cable length): directly adjust the locID from both loca- tions and test cables length. Each menu can be setup manually, however pre-defined VIAVI SmartConfigs and previ- ously saved, user-defined, configurations are also available via the key Load Config.

  • Page 37: Test Cables Parameters

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Configuring the Loss test Test Cables parameters Figure 16 Test Cables parameters • Launch Cable / Receive Cable No: no length is entered for the launch cord/cable. Length: manually enter the length of the launch cord/cable or use the ruler to measure it.

  • Page 38: Il/Orl Parameters

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Configuring the Loss test NOTE When Cable view is selected the filenaming is force to [Cable ID]. A change of the Cable ID, reset the table and create a new recorded file. IL/ORL parameters Figure 17 IL/ORL parameters...

  • Page 39: Il / Orl Alarms Parameters

    IL/ORL Alarms parameters • Thresholds None: No pass/fail thresholds and analysis Default: VIAVI defined thresholds (ORL: < 27 dB & Loss: >40 dB for each wave- length) User 1 to 4: Selectable and user-defined thresholds. Up to 4 thresholds can be saved.

  • Page 40: Link Parameters

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Configuring the Loss test Link parameters Fiber link identifiers and description parameters are recorded in the results files which are used for data tracking, analytics, and post processing. Figure 19 Link Description •...

  • Page 41: Report Parameters

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Configuring the Loss test • Location A Location A name/address of the fiber cable may be entered here, using the onscreen keyboard. • Location B Location B name/address of the fiber cable may be entered here, using the onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Configuring the Loss test Figure 21 Directory - Onscreen keyboard Click on or leave the box empty to select the Current Directory for file saving. Press to validate. Press to modify the keyboard language: English / French / German. •...

  • Page 43: Fcomp-Pro Configuration File

    Yes to generate a report in a pdf file. json file select Yes to generate json file(s) compatible with VIAVI test process automation (job manager and StrataSync cloud data management system). If all parameters are defined with No, only .fcpro proprietary file format will be saved.

  • Page 44: Saving The Parameters From Fibercomplete Configuration

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) FCOMP-PRO Configuration file Saving the parameters from FiberComplete configuration Once all the setup parameters are configured, it can be saved in a configuration file. This configuration file can then be recalled for future tests. To save parameters in a configuration file: In the Setup menu, press menu key The onscreen keyboard displays...

  • Page 45: Loading A Configuration File Fibercomplete

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Performing the tests Loading a configuration file FiberComplete FiberComplete configuration file includes OTDR and FCOMP setup and file parameters. To load a configuration file previously created and apply parameters to new tests: If necessary, press Setup to return to Setup menu.

  • Page 46: Sending A Message

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Performing the tests Sending a message Once both units are paired via the fiber to be tested, each one can send a message to the other. This message can be sent to inform the far end technician about launching a test, waiting before launching the test, cleaning the connectors...

  • Page 47: Starting The Test

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Performing the tests Figure 25 Example of a message received at far end Starting the test Below are described the steps when bidirectional IL/ORL is selected in the Setup menu. CAUTION Make sure the References softkey is not selected and don't press START If necessary, press to transfer the complete setup configuration of the local...

  • Page 48: Results Screen

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Results screen Figure 26 Test in progress Once all tests are performed, results are displayed on both units If Fault Finder parameter is set to Yes and an IL or ORL value reaches one of the user defined thresholds, the Fault Finder starts.

  • Page 49: Il/Orl Bidir View

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Results screen Figure 27 Result Cable View The Cable View displays pass/fail results of multiple fibers: – the length – the global pass/fail verdict of the average loss of multiple wavelengths –...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Results screen Figure 28 Results IL/ORL Bidir The IL/ORL View allows to display results: • Loss B -> A and loss A -> B at each wavelength • the average loss at each wavelength •...

  • Page 51: Fault Finder

    Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Manual saving and report generation Fault Finder If, in Setup > Acquisition, the Fault Finder parameter is set to Yes, a Fault analysis is automatically launched, if one value (IL and/or ORL) exceeds the IL/ORL thresholds defined (Splice >...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Manual saving and report generation Figure 30 Fast report configuration Define a Job Id and Cable Id. Fiber Id: enter a name for the fiber, using the onscreen keyboard. Fiber Number: enter/modify the number of the fiber using the onscreen keyboard.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Manual saving and report generation json file select Yes to generate json file(s) compatible with VIAVI test process automation (job manager and StrataSync cloud data management system). If all parameters are set to No, only the .fcpro file will be saved.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Loss test (bi-directional IL/ORL + Fault Finder) Manual saving and report generation User Manual 700MAN203 Rev. 007...

  • Page 55: Loss Test And Otdr (Unidir Or Manual Bidir)

    Loss test and OTDR (unidir or Chapter 4 manual bidir) (when TrueBIDIR or Loopback SW options not installed) This chapter describes the process to perform Loss tests and OTDR, from configuration of the equipment to the analysis of the results. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: •...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Otdr Test (Unidir And/Or Manual Bidir - No Truebidir Or Loopback)

    Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Configuring the OTDR test (unidir and/or manual bidir - no TrueBIDIR or Loopback) Configuring the OTDR test (unidir and/or manual bidir - no TrueBIDIR or Loopback) Once FCOMP/-PRO function is selected on both units and references have been performed, the configuration and parameters can be set up.

  • Page 57: Otdr Alarms Parameters

    Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Configuring the OTDR test (unidir and/or manual bidir - no TrueBIDIR or Loopback) • OTDR Acquisition – Auto Laser: can be set by the user. Pulse/ Range/ Resolution/ Acquisition time are automatically defined, based on the fiber link length auto measurement.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Configuring the OTDR test (unidir and/or manual bidir - no TrueBIDIR or Loopback) – TIA-568 3 / TIA-568 3.RL35 / ISO/IEC 11801 2010 or 2014 / ISO/IEC 14763-3 2019 / IEC 61280-4-5 (2020) / Default: Select one of this param- eter to configure the alarm thresholds with predefined values: Table 6 Singlemode Modules...

  • Page 59: Report Parameters

    Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Starting the test Report parameters The following parameters are available exclusively if the OTDR measurement set up is not None (see "OTDR parameters" page 42). • File content In this parameter, select the file content for traces saving: –...

  • Page 60: Otdr Results Screen

    Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) OTDR Results screen Figure 32 Test in progress OTDR Results screen Once the test sequence is completed, a SmartLink tab displays the uni-directional OTDR results. To access the OTDR traces, select the Expert OTDR tab at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 61: Manual Otdr Saving And Report Generation

    Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Manual otdr saving and report generation • The OTDR results trace for acquisition performed from Location A to Location B is stored on the local unit (Location A). • The OTDR results trace for acquisition performed from Location B to Location A is stored on the remote unit (Location B).
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Manual otdr saving and report generation Figure 34 Fast report configuration If wished, define/modify the name for the Job, clicking on Job Id and on the text box to display the keyboard. If wished, define/modify the name for the Cable, clicking on Cable Id and on the text box to display the edition keypad.

  • Page 63: Opening A Report

    Chapter 4 Loss test and OTDR (unidir or manual bidir) Manual otdr saving and report generation json file select Yes to generate json file(s) compatible with VIAVI test process automation (job manager and StrataSync cloud data management system). If all parameters are defined with No, only the .msor file will be saved.
  • Page 64 Example of PDF report CAUTION To modify the VIAVI logo, set by default on the header of the pdf report, save your logo in a jpg file called logo.jpg and place it to the root of the disk: disk > logo.jpg.

  • Page 65: Loopback Otdr

    Loopback OTDR Chapter 5 This chapter describes the use of FiberComplete PRO - Bi-Directional OTDR Loopback method. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "Configuring the Loopback Test" page 52 • "Performing the tests" page 59 • "Results screen"...

  • Page 66: Configuring The Loopback Test

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test Configuring the Loopback Test Once the license is installed onto the equipment (see Base Unit User Manual): Validate the icon on the Home page. Press S to display the configuration screen. ETUP Test Cables parameters In the Setup menu, press Test Cables.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test Launch Cable End / Receive Cable Start All the results are displayed and referenced on the basis of the board of the module. Length Click on Length to display the numeric keyboard and: –...

  • Page 68: Otdr Parameters

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test OTDR parameters OTDR Measurement Select Loopback to be able to perform the otdr measurement in loopback mode. OTDR Acquisition Select the type of acquisition to be performed: Auto The acquisition is automatically performed using the best pulse, range and resolution.

  • Page 69: Otdr Alarms Parameters

    – Select None if alarm thresholds must not be defined. If Variable Thresholds are defined, only pre-set values are defined per fiber length section. (See a VIAVI representative to get a customization of these parameters). NOTE The selected pass/fail thresholds will apply to the average slope loss, event loss and max reflectance.

  • Page 70: Link Description Parameters

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test Table 8 Singlemode Modules Splice Mux/ Connector loss Reflectance Slope Loss Demux TIA-568.3 > 0.75 dB > 1.00 dB/km TIA-568.3 RL35 > 0.75 dB > - 35 dB > 1.00 dB/km ISO/IEC 11801 >...

  • Page 71: Saving Configuration

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test Fiber Number Select the Fiber number parameter and click on left or right arrow to modify the Number Change Fiber Nbr Select Change Fiber Nbr and select Increment the fiber number is automatically incremented at each new file-save.

  • Page 72: Loading A Configuration File

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Configuring the Loopback Test Figure 39 Save Configuration file - Edition keypad Directory into which file will be saved NOTE Configuration file is saved by default in the directory disk / config / FCOMP. Press to validate The configuration file is saved with the extension «fo_cfg»...

  • Page 73: Performing The Tests

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Performing the tests NOTE Some configuration files are available in the Platform: press F and select disk > config > FCOMP. Performing the tests Below are described the steps when Loopback OTDR measurement has been selected and inspection of the connectors has been validated.

  • Page 74: Results Screen

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Results screen Results screen Once the tests are completed, the results screen displays, both with Loopback view and with OTDR result trace. Results page The Results page can display either: • the Process view, displaying the graphical representation of the measurement and the Loss results for each fiber •...

  • Page 75: Summary View

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Results screen Summary view The Summary tab allows to display a summary table of the loss measurement for the first and second fiber. The results displayed in green or red are values for which a threshold has been defined: in green, the value does not exceed the thresholds defined in OTDR setup, in red it exceeds the thresholds.

  • Page 76: Otdr Results Trace / Smartlink Results

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Results screen Figure 42 SmartLink View The event is displayed with a red icon if it is above the alarm thresholds defined in the setup menu. A green icon is displayed if it lies within the thresholds. OTDR results trace / SmartLink results OTDR Results trace In Expert OTDR tab, the OTDR results traces are displayed with the results table.

  • Page 77: Saving Results And Generating A Report

    Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Saving results and generating a report The results displayed in green or red are values for which a threshold has been defined: in green, the value does not exceed the thresholds defined in OTDR setup, in red it exceeds the thresholds.
  • Page 78 Yes to generate a report in a pdf file. json file select Yes to generate json file(s) compatible with VIAVI test process automation (job manager and StrataSync cloud data management system). Once saving is configured as wished, press Save key...

  • Page 79: Opening A Report

    Report from Loopback measurement CAUTION To modify the VIAVI logo, set by default on the header of the pdf report, save your logo in a jpg file called logo.jpg and place it to the root of the disk: disk > logo.jpg.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Loopback OTDR Saving results and generating a report NOTE A pdf report can also be generated from the File Explorer page onto the equipment (see user manual of the equipment). User Manual 700MAN203 Rev. 007...

  • Page 81: Truebidir Otdr

    TrueBIDIR OTDR Chapter 6 (automated on board bi-directional OTDR) This chapter describes the use of the TrueBIDIR software option, when the software license has been purchased with an OTDR module. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "Configuring the True Bidirectional Test"...

  • Page 82: Configuring The True Bidirectional Test

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Configuring the True Bidirectional Test Configuring the True Bidirectional Test Once the license is installed onto the equipment (see Base Unit User Manual): Validate the icon on the Home page. Press S to display the configuration screen. ETUP Test Cables parameters In the Setup menu, press Test Cables.

  • Page 83: Otdr Parameters

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Configuring the True Bidirectional Test • Unit Select the unit for the distance measurement: km / kfeet / miles / meter / feet. • Table View Allows selecting the type of table results to be displayed. –...

  • Page 84: Alarms Otdr Parameters

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Configuring the True Bidirectional Test The following fields (not visible) are by default set to: Network config : Point to Point Connector test: Yes & Continue Include link start connector: Yes Include link end connector: Yes –...
  • Page 85 Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Configuring the True Bidirectional Test Table 10 Singlemode Modules Splice Mux/ Connector loss Reflectance Slope Loss Demux TIA-568.3 > 0.75 dB > 1.00 dB/km TIA-568.3 RL35 > 0.75 dB > - 35 dB > 1.00 dB/km ISO/IEC 11801 >...

  • Page 86: Performing The Tests

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Performing the tests Performing the tests Referring to measurement principle page 8 and once parameters are set, press START. The unit where the measurement has been initiated becomes the Master: all its parameters are automatically transfered to the remote unit. The bi-directional OTDR results are computed, analyzed and saved on the Master.

  • Page 87: Otdr Traces

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Results screen Figure 48 SmartLink View Click on one event on the graphical representation to display the loss and reflectance values for each wavelength, and the event description, at the bottom of the display. The event is displayed with a red icon if it is above the alarm thresholds defined in the setup menu.

  • Page 88: Adding An Event (In Otdr Expert Mode Only)

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Adding an event (in OTDR Expert mode only) Figure 49 OTDR results 1 & 2: 1310/15550 nm A -> B 3 & 4: 1310/15550 nm B -> A NOTE By clicking on the upper tabs SmartLink and Table you have access to addi- tional representation of results, but for the selected direction only.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Adding an event (in OTDR Expert mode only) To manually add an event: Go to OTDR trace view. Select Trace 1 (first wavelength, from A -> B) Set the new event at the location wished: Zoom in and shift to adjust the display and get the location of the new event. Set Cursor A or B on this location.

  • Page 90: Changing An Event Code (In Otdr Expert Mode Only)

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Changing an Event code (in OTDR expert mode only) Figure 50 Adding an event in TrueBIDIR mode Return to ExpertOTDR page to display the new event on the traces B -> A. Changing an Event code (in OTDR expert mode only) CAUTION This procedure cannot be done if Cable View is set in FiberComplete PRO.

  • Page 91: Manual Saving And Report Generation

    Chapter 6 TrueBIDIR OTDR Manual saving and report generation Make a long press on the event icon, in the results table for Trace view or in the SmartLink graphical representation. Click on event code and modify the event type. Once done, go back to Fcomp-Pro page, in the SmartLink upper tab, press Replay Truebidir Replay TrueBIDIR will resave automatically all files.

  • Page 92: Opening A Report

    Report Page 3 CAUTION To modify the VIAVI logo, set by default on the header of the pdf report, save your logo in a jpg file called logo.jpg and place it to the root of the disk: disk > logo.jpg.

  • Page 93: High Fiber Count

    High Fiber Count Chapter 7 (FCOMP...+ MPO switch + Cable-SLM) This chapter describes the use of the MPO module switch (designed to handle high fiber count applications) with Cable-SLM software (automatically activated with the installa- tion of the switch). Cable-SLM will allow to create a test project for every cable to be tested as well as track project progress in real time and save project test data and generate reports right away.

  • Page 94: Establishing References For Loss And Orl Measurements

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Establishing references for Loss and ORL measurements Establishing references for Loss and ORL measurements Make sure the MPO switch module is plugged and active (icon turned yellow on the home page). Select the References soft key. 2 Referencing methods are available.

  • Page 95: Referencing Process With Simplex Connectors

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Configuring the MPO Module Referencing process with simplex connectors (non native MPO networks), with fanout test cables Press , then The referencing wizard on the screen is not adapted. Follow the below instruc- tions. Side by side referencing will apply. Zero ORL reference: Do not connect any test jumper to the MPO switch port.

  • Page 96: Configuring A Measurement Set Up

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Configuring the MPO Module Load a config. file. and select accordingly. Configure your local manually unit by selecting the appropriate keys When a switch module is activated, 2 new lines in the Acquisition setup menu are available.

  • Page 97: Creating A Project For An Automatic Switch Sequence

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Creating a project for an automatic switch sequence Creating a project for an automatic switch sequence To initiate an automatic switch sequence, a project must be created or opened. A project can be created with or without a label list: Touch Manage Project in order to open or create a project.
  • Page 98 Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Creating a project for an automatic switch sequence Figure 55 Project with Label Fill the other requested information accordingly. Press Create Project. A new Cable tab will pop up displaying the Project with each fiber number or with the fiber labels.

  • Page 99: Opening An Existing Project

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Customizing a test sequence Opening an existing project In the Project setup page, press Open. Select a project file (extension .prj) and press Open Project. The project displays in the Cable tab of the FCOMP_PRO page. Figure 57 Opening an existing project Customizing a test sequence...

  • Page 100: Project With Label - Multiple Connectors

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Customizing a test sequence Project with label - Multiple connectors With Multifiber connectors, you can unselect fibers one by one with a long press. Figure 58 Disabled fiber Make a long press on the disabled fiber to reset it as Enabled fiber. Validating the end-to-end continuity and polarity Before starting any test, we recommend to perform a continuity and polarity check: •...

  • Page 101: Launching The Project Test Process

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Launching the project test process Figure 60 Polarity check Polarity: pass Polarity validation: Polarity: fail • Grey with crossing lines: link established with expected channels • Red with crossing lines: link established with the non expected channel •...

  • Page 102: Stopping The Test

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Results display If «Disable Fiber Test» is pressed while a tested fiber is selected, a dia- log box displays: «You’re about to delete acquisition files. Are you sure?». Click on Yes to confirm the deactivation, and by consequence, to delete cor- responding trace(s).

  • Page 103: Expert Otdr - Trace Tab

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Results display Bi-directional results : press IL/ORL Bidir tab for total link loss and ORL (total link loss & ORL are either acquired either from Continuous Wave or from the OTDR according to the test set up). Press Smartlink for OTDR Averaging results (if TrueBIDIR selected in setup) or OTDR unidir (if uniDIR selected in setup).

  • Page 104: Search / Filter Function

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Files and project storage Search / Filter function From the Label or SmartGrid project view, the list of label or fiber numbers displayed can be filtered to look for a specific group and avoid long-scrolling.: Once project is displayed, click on Search tool Enter the label Id or the fiber number.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Files and project storage The project and all corresponding test files are saved in disk/Project/FCOMP-PRO/ [Project ID]/. Figure 64 Project files The project .prj file is not visible in the explorer until the project is closed. For each project, a subdirectory with the project Id is created, containing test OTDR files and summary results (in text and pdf format).

  • Page 106: Manual Saving And Report Generation

    Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Manual saving and report generation Explorer when a project is open If a project is open, press File to go to the explorer: the explorer displays all the link infor- mation exclusively for the project measurement results. An icon representing the alarm status is displayed for each measurement result (if alarm thresholds were defined).

  • Page 107: Opening A Report

    The file opens on the equipment. CAUTION To modify the VIAVI logo, set by default on the header of the pdf report, save your logo in a jpg file called logo.jpg and place it to the root of the disk: disk >...
  • Page 108 Chapter 7 High Fiber Count Manual saving and report generation User Manual 700MAN203 Rev. 007...
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