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Fluke OF-500-45 Technical Reference Handbook

Fluke OF-500-45 Technical Reference Handbook (282 pages)

OF-500 OptiFiber series

Brand: Fluke | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 5.19 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Acquainted

19
- Overview of Features
  19
- Registration
  20
- Contacting Fluke Networks
  21
- Unpacking
  21
  - Model OF-500-02
    22
  - Model OF-500-10
    23
  - Model OF-500-15
    24
  - Model OF-500-45
    25
- Powering the Tester
  26
  - Charging the Battery
    26
  - Checking the Battery Status
    26
- Changing the Language
  28
- Removing and Installing the Module
  28
- Verifying Operation
  28
- Basic Features
  30
  - Front Panel Features
    30
  - Side and Top Panel Features
    32
  - The HOME Screen
    34
  - Using the Setup Menus
    36
  - Checking the Software and Hardware Versions
    38
  - Using the Online Help
    38
  - Overview of Memory Features
    39
    
    Using the Memory Card
    39
    
    Using the Internal Memory
    40
  - Using an External Keyboard
    40
- Setting User Preferences
  42
- Enabling Software Options
  45
- About Linkware and Linkware Stats Software
  45
2 Getting Started Testing Fiber

47
3 Using the OTDR

75
- Setting up for OTDR Testing
  75
- OTDR Connection Quality
  88
- Progress Screen for Extended Test Times (OFTM-573X Modules)
  90
- Running the OTDR Test
  91
- Looking at OTDR Test Results
  96
  - Reading the SUMMARY Screen
    96
  - Reading the OTDR Trace
    98
  - Using the Measurement Cursor
    102
  - Zooming the Trace
    103
  - Reading the Event Table
    104
    
    Event Types
    106
    
    Sorting Events
    111
  - OTDR DETAILS Screens
    112
    
    Warning Messages
    112
    
    Attenuation Coefficient
    112
    
    ORL (Optical Return Loss)
    112
    
    Segment Attenuation Coefficient
    112
    
    Reflectance
    112
- Bi-Directional Testing
  113
- Comparing OTDR Traces
  113
- Using the Real Time Trace
  118
- Using Manual OTDR Mode
  120
- Diagnosing OTDR Test Failures
  125
4 Using the Channelmap Function

131
- Running the Test
  131
- Channelmap Diagram Features
  134
5 Using the Fiberinspector Option

137
- Using the Probe
  138
- Fiberinspector Image Examples
  142
- Getting a Good Image
  143
- Using the Core Scale
  144
6 Using the Loss/Length Option

145
- Overview of Features
  145
- About Smart Remotes
  146
- Changing the Connector Adapter
  146
- Cleaning the Loss/Length Connectors
  149
  - Cleaning the OUTPUT Connector
    149
  - Cleaning the INPUT Connector
    149
- Verifying Operation
  150
- Loss/Length Test Settings
  150
- About Method B Connections
  157
- About Setting the Reference
  157
- Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber
  159
- Testing in Smart Remote Mode
  161
- Testing in Loopback Mode
  168
- Testing in Far End Source Mode
  176
- Bi-Directional Testing
  184
  - Bi-Directional Testing in Smart Remote or Loopback Mode
    184
  - Bi-Directional Testing in Far End Source Mode
    184
- Diagnosing Loss/Length Test Failures
  184
- Finding Connections with Findfiber
  187
  - Using Findfiber in Smart Remote Mode
    187
  - Using Findfiber in Loopback Mode
    190
7 Using the Visual Fault Locator

193
- Visual Fault Locator Applications
  193
- Using the VFL
  194
8 Using the Power Meter Option

197
- Running the Test
  198
  - Using Auto Wavelength Detection with Simplifiber Sources (OFTM-5731 and OFTM-5732 Modules)
    198
  - Power Meter Results
    201
- If the Power Reading Is Low
  202
9 Memory Functions

203
- About Saving Tests
  203
- Memory Capacity and Card Sizes Supported
  204
- Formatting a Memory Card
  204
- Memory Card Care
  206
- Reviewing and Managing Saved Records
  206
- About Memory Card Folders
  209
  - Changing or Creating Folders
    209
  - Deleting Folders
    209
  - Viewing Folders on a PC
    210
10 Creating Custom Fiber Types and Test Limits

211
- Creating Custom Fiber Types
  211
- Creating Custom Test Limits
  214
- Selecting a Custom Limit
  218
- If the Limit or Fiber Type Is Not Valid
  218
11 Maintenance and Specifications

219
- Maintenance
  219
  - Updating the Tester's Software
    220
    
    Updating Via the USB or Serial Port
    221
    
    Updating Via a Memory Card Created with Linkware
    221
  - Optical Connector Care
    223
  - Replacing Reference Test Cords and Launch Fibers
    223
  - Replacing the Battery
    223
  - Cleaning
    224
- Storage
  224
- Calibration
  224
- If Something Seems Wrong
  225
  - Getting Help
    225
- Options and Accessories
  228
- Specifications
  235
  - OTDR Specifications for OFTM-561Xb Multimode Modules
    236
  - OTDR Specifications for OFTM-573X Singlemode Modules
    239
  - Power Meter Specifications
    243
  - Loss/Length Specifications
    245
  - Power
    250
  - Traceable Calibration Period
    250
  - Certifications and Compliance
    250
  - Memory for Test Results
    250
  - Serial Interfaces
    251
  - Keyboard Port
    252
  - Video Port for Fiberinspector Probe
    252
  - Dimensions (with Module and Battery Installed)
    252
  - Weight (with Module and Battery Installed)
    252
  - Display
    252
  - Fan
    252
  - Fiberinspector Probe Specifications
    253
Appendices

255
- A Test Method Reference Tables
  255
- Loss Test Methods
  259
- Common Causes of Fiber Link Failures
  273
Index

275

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