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Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual (660 pages)

Scalable Multitest Platform

Brand: Viavi | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
7
About this Guide

30
- Purpose and Scope
  
  30
- Assumptions
  
  30
- Technical Assistance
  
  30
- Recycling Information
  
  30
- Conventions
  
  31
  - Principles of Measurement
    35
Chapter 1 Principles of Measurement

35
Chapter 2 Getting Started

47
- Unpacking the Device - Precautions
  
  48
- Installing a Module in a Receptacle and Removing It
  
  48
  - Inserting a Module
    49
  - Removing a Module
    49
- Connecting Fiber Optic Cable
  
  50
- Optical Connectors and Interchangeable Adapters
  
  54
  - Adapter Types
    54
  - Switching Adapter Type
    55
  - Cleaning the Universal Connector
    55
- Display Screen
  
  56
  - Top Status Bar
    57
  - Mini-Trace
    57
  - Signature of the Measurement
    58
  - Main Display Zone
    58
  - Tabs
    58
  - Soft Keys
    59
    
    Icons
    60
    
    Selection Keys
    60
    
    Reflectometry Measurements
    61
Chapter 3 Reflectometry Measurements

61
- Activating the OTDR Function
  
  62
  - Selecting the Smart Test Function
    62
    
    Principle of the Smart Test
    62
    
    Selecting Smart Test
    62
  - Selecting the Expert OTDR Function
    64
    
    Principle of the Expert OTDR
    64
    
    Selecting Expert OTDR
    64
- Configuring the Reflectometry Test
  
  65
  - Configuring the Unit for Smart Test
    65
    
    Selecting the Configuration File
    65
    
    Modifying some Parameters before the Acquisition
    66
  - Configuring the Test in Expert OTDR
    68
    
    Configuring the Acquisition Parameters
    69
    
    Configuring the Alarms Parameters
    74
    
    Configuring the Analysis Parameters
    76
    
    Configuring the Link Parameters
    82
    
    Configuring the File Parameters
    89
    
    Configuration in Test Auto Mode
    93
    
    Saving OTDR Configuration in a File
    95
    
    Loading an Existing OTDR Configuration File
    96
- Traffic Detection and Connection Quality Indicator
  
  98
  - Traffic Detection
    98
  - Connection Quality Indicator
    98
- Performing OTDR Acquisitions
  
  99
- Results Display
  
  109
  - Common Functions
    111
    
    Display of Events on the Trace
    111
    
    Results Table
    112
    
    Cursors
    116
    
    Zoom Function
    118
    
    Shift Function (Expert OTDR Only)
    121
    
    Summary
    121
    
    Display of Traces in Overlay
    123
    
    Traces Display in Double Acquisition Mode
    124
- Advanced Functions in Expert OTDR Mode
  
  125
  - Automatic Measurement and Detection
    125
  - Addition of Events
    126
    
    Modifying Types of Events
    128
    
    Relative Measurement
    128
    
    Table Notes
    130
  - Manual Measurements
    132
    
    Measurements of Slope
    132
    
    Measurement of ORL
    134
    
    Measurement of Reflectance
    135
    
    Splice Measurements
    136
  - Memorization of the Position of Events
    138
  - Overlay Trace Function
    139
    
    Display of Traces in Overlay
    140
    
    Overlaying Several Traces Stored in Memory
    140
    
    Adding Traces in Overlay
    141
    
    Swapping Overlay Traces
    141
    
    Changing the Traces Position
    142
    
    Removing a Trace
    142
    
    Quitting the Overlay Menu
    143
  - Reference Trace Function
    143
    
    Using the Reference Trace Function in the Result Page
    143
    
    Using the Reference Trace Function in the Explorer
    144
- Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report
  
  145
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
    145
  - Opening a Report
    148
  - Recalling OTDR Files
    150
- SLM (Smart Link Mapper) Option
  
  150
  - Show the Detailed Information of One Event
    152
  - Event View
    153
    
    Changing the Type of an Event
    154
- Optipulses Option
  
  156
  - Configuring the OTDR Acquisition with Optipulses Mode
    156
  - Results in Optipulses Mode
    157
- FTTA-SLM Option
  
  159
  - Principle of FTTA-SLM
    159
    
    Acceptance Testing
    160
    
    Troubleshooting Testing
    161
  - Configuring the Reflectometry Test for FTTA Network
    162
    
    FTTA Setup
    163
    
    Alarms Parameters
    165
    
    Analysis
    166
    
    Link Description
    167
    
    File Parameters
    169
  - Launching the Acquisition
    171
  - Results Page
    172
    
    Trace View
    172
    
    Smartlink View
    174
    
    Changing the Name of an Event
    179
- FTTH-SLM Software Option
  
  180
  - Principle of FTTH
    180
  - Configuring the Reflectometry Test for FTTH Network
    181
    
    FTTH Setup
    182
    
    Alarms Parameters
    184
    
    Link Parameters
    186
    
    File Parameters
    187
  - Launching the Acquisition
    189
  - Results Page
    190
    
    Trace View
    191
    
    Smartlink View
    192
    
    Changing the Type of an Event
    196
- Smart Link Cable Option
  
  198
  - Principle of Smart Link Cable
    198
  - Configuring the Smart Link Cable Project
    199
    
    Configuring the Project
    199
    
    Saving the Project
    200
    
    Loading an Existing Project
    201
  - Starting Project Test Process
    202
    
    Trace Saving
    203
  - Results of Project Cable
    204
    
    Deactivate the Fiber Test
    204
    
    Description of the Table
    204
    
    View Trace
    205
  - Files and Project Storage
    206
    
    Text File Content
    208
    
    Reduced Dead Zone OTDR Application
    209
Chapter 4 Reduced Dead Zone OTDR Application

210
- Acquisition Parameters
  211
- Description of the RDZ Function
  
  210
- Selecting and Configuring the RDZ Function
  
  210
- Performing the Measurement
  
  213
  - Performing an Acquisition from Results Page
    214
- Results Display
  
  215
  - SLM View
    218
- Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report
  
  218
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
    219
  - Opening a Report
    222
Chapter 5 Power Meter and Source Functions of the OTDR Modules

226
- Connection to the Power Meter and the Source
  
  226
- Configuring the Power Meter
  
  226
- Activating the Source Function
  
  229
- Result Page
  
  229
  - Result Page of the Power Meter
    230
    
    Table of Results
    230
    
    Commands of the Power Meter Parameters
    231
  - Result Page of the Source
    232
- Performing the Power Level Measurement
  
  234
- Performing the Insertion Loss Measurement
  
  234
- Storing and Reloading Results
  
  239
  - File Setup
    239
  - Storing Results
    239
  - Loading Results
    240
    
    Bi-Directional OTDR
    241
Chapter 6 Bi-Directional OTDR

241
- Definition of Terms Used
  
  242
- Description of the Measurement
  
  242
  - Summary of the Automatic Operation Procedure
    244
- Configuration of Bi-Directional Measurement
  
  244
  - Acquisition Parameters
    245
  - Alarms Parameters
    246
  - Configuration of Files Parameters
    246
- Performing a Bi-Directional Measurement
  
  247
  - Process Display
    247
  - Fiber Link Check
    250
  - Measurement Process
    250
- Trace Display Functions
  
  253
  - Origin and End Traces
    254
  - OEO Trace
    255
- OEO Result Table
  
  255
- Automatic Measurement and Addition of Markers in OEO Page
  
  256
  - Key Delete/Auto Meas
    256
  - Addition of Markers
    256
  - Markers Display
    257
- Test of a Cable
  
  257
- Saving the Traces and Generating a Report
  
  258
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
    258
  - Opening a Report
    260
- Recalling OEO Traces
  
  262
- Troubleshooting
  
  263
  - Warning/Errors after Pressing the Key START
    263
  - Warning/Errors Resulting from Common Configurations
    264
Chapter 7 Fibercomplete Modules

265
- Fibercomplete Modules
  266
- General Introduction
  
  266
  - Principle
    266
  - Configurations
    267
- Activating the Function
  
  269
- Establishing References
  
  270
  - Reference Stage Process
    271
    
    Loopback Referencing Method
    272
    
    Side-By-Side Referencing Method
    274
  - Factory References
    276
- Configuring the Units
  
  276
  - Acquisition Parameters
    277
  - Alarms Parameters
    279
  - Analysis Parameters
    279
  - Link Parameters
    280
  - File Parameters
    280
  - Automatic Configuration
    282
  - Saving Parameters from Configuration
    282
  - Loading a Configuration File Fibercomplete
    284
- Performing the Tests
  
  284
  - Sending a Message to the Distant Platform
    285
  - Starting the Test
    286
- Results Screen
  
  288
  - Cable View
    288
  - Fiber View
    289
  - Fault Finder
    289
  - Otdr
    290
- Saving Results and Generating a Report
  
  292
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
    292
  - Opening a Report
    293
- File Management
  
  295
  - Storing Results
    295
  - Filenaming Convention
    295
    
    Optical Spectrum Measurement
    297
Chapter 8 Optical Spectrum Measurement

298
- Laser Safety
  
  299
- Cleaning of Connectors
  
  299
- Transportation
  
  300
- Configuration of the Instrument
  
  300
- OSA Optical Spectrum Analyzer Setup
  
  301
  - Loading a Configuration File
    304
  - Acquisition Parameters
    305
  - Analysis Parameters
    309
    
    Channel Detection
    309
    
    Osnr
    311
    
    Splitter Compensation
    312
  - Display Parameters
    313
    
    Grid
    313
    
    Alarms
    315
    
    Zoom Mode (OSA-500)
    316
    
    Unit
    317
    
    Zoom Mode (OSA-110)
    317
  - Saving Configuration in a File
    327
- Acquisition
  
  328
- Trace Display Functions
  
  328
  - Display of the WDM / OSA Results
    328
  - Display Functions
    330
    
    Zoom Function
    330
    
    Cursors Function
    331
    
    Full Scale
    332
    
    Shift Function
    332
    
    Trace /Table Key
    333
    
    Channel Detection Threshold
    334
    
    Display of a Grid
    334
    
    Display of Gain Tilt (Delta) and Gain Slope Results
    335
    
    Display of Total Power between Cursors
    335
- Overlay Trace Function
  
  336
  - Overlaying Several Traces Stored in Memory
    337
  - Overlaying the Current Trace
    337
  - Display of Traces in Overlay
    338
    
    Swapping Overlay Traces
    338
    
    Changing the Traces Position
    339
  - Trace Resulting from the Difference between Two Traces
    339
  - Removing a Trace in Overlay
    339
  - Quitting the Overlay Menu
    340
- Table of Results
  
  340
  - Lines
    340
  - Type of Display
    341
- On/Off-OSNR Method
  
  342
  - Challenge
    342
  - Principle of "On/Off-OSNR Measurement
    342
  - Setup
    343
  - Limitations
    345
- Channel Filtering
  
  345
  - Field of Application
    345
  - Configuration
    346
  - Using Channel Filtering
    347
- Drift Measurement
  
  347
- EDFA Results Analysis
  
  349
  - EDFA Test Configuration
    349
  - EDFA Measurements
    350
  - EDFA Results
    351
- DFB Results Analysis
  
  353
  - DFB Test Configuration
    353
  - DFB Measurements
    353
  - DFB Results
    354
- Testing ROADM Networks
  
  355
- Measurement of I-OSNR
  
  357
  - Performing an In-Band OSNR Test in I-OSNR Mode
    361
- File Management
  
  362
  - Storing OSA Measurements
    362
  - Recalling OSA Files
    362
    
    Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement
    363
Chapter 9 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement

364
- Loading a Configuration File
  365
- Setup Menu
  365
- Acquisition Parameters
  367
- Alarms Parameters
  369
- Analysis Parameters
  370
- Saving Configuration in a File
  372
- Recommended Equipment
  
  364
- PMD Activation and Self Calibration
  
  364
- Performing a PMD Measurement with a PMD Test Module
  
  373
  - Remote Operator
    373
  - Local Operator
    374
- Performing a High Resolution PMD Measurement
  
  375
  - Selecting the HR-PMD Function
    375
  - Performing the Reference
    376
  - Performing the Measurement
    378
- Display of Results
  
  379
  - Spectrum/Fft Menu Key
    379
  - Display of PMD Results
    379
    
    Cursors, in Spectrum Display
    381
    
    Trace Shift Access, in Spectrum Display
    382
    
    Zoom Access, in Spectrum Display
    382
- Statistics Results
  
  382
  - Table of Results
    383
  - Graphics Display
    383
  - Information Messages
    384
- Saving the Trace and Generating a Report
  
  385
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
    385
  - Opening the Report
    387
- File Management
  
  389
  - Saving PMD Results
    389
  - Recalling PMD Files
    389
- PMD Standards and Limits
  
  390
  - I-PMD Measurement
    391
Chapter 10 I-PMD Measurement

391
- Recommended Equipment
  
  393
- I-PMD Activation and Configuration
  
  393
  - Activating the IPMD Function
    393
  - Loading a Configuration File
    394
  - Acquisition Parameters
    395
  - Analysis Parameters
    397
    
    Osnr
    397
    
    Splitter Compensation
    397
    
    Display
    398
  - Saving Configuration in a File
    399
- Performing a Zero Reference
  
  400
- Performing an In-Band PMD-OSNR Measurement with an I-PMD Module
  
  401
  - Installation
    401
  - Detection of Channels
    402
  - In Band PMD-OSNR Measurement
    403
- Display of Results
  
  404
  - OSA Results
    404
    
    OSA Menu Key
    404
    
    Moving the Cursors
    407
    
    Trace Shift
    407
    
    Zoom on Trace
    407
    
    Advanced Key
    408
    
    Channel Key
    408
  - PMD Results
    410
- Performing a PMD Measurement with BBS and IPMD Module
  
  410
  - Remote Operator
    411
  - Local Operator
    411
  - Display of Results
    412
    
    Functions on Trace Display
    414
- File Management
  
  415
  - Saving Results
    415
  - Recalling Files
    415
- PMD Standards and Limits
  
  416
Chapter 11 High Resolution OSA Measurement

417
- Cleaning of Connectors
  
  419
- Configuration of the Instrument
  
  419
  - Loading a Configuration File
    420
  - OSA Optical Spectrum Analyzer Setup
    420
    
    Acquisition Parameters
    422
    
    Analysis Parameters
    424
  - Saving Configuration in a File
    427
- Trace Display Functions
  
  428
  - Display of the WDM / OSA Results
    428
  - Display Functions
    430
    
    Cursors Function
    430
    
    Zoom Function
    430
    
    Full Scale
    432
    
    Shift Function
    432
    
    Trace /Table Key
    432
    
    Channel Detection Threshold
    434
    
    Display of Total Power between Cursors
    434
- Acquisition
  
  428
- Overlay Trace Function
  
  435
  - Overlaying Several Traces Stored in Memory
    435
  - Overlaying the Current Trace
    436
  - Display of Traces in Overlay
    436
    
    Changing the Traces Position
    437
    
    Swapping Overlay Traces
    437
  - Trace Resulting from the Difference between Two Traces
    437
  - Removing a Trace in Overlay
    438
  - Quitting the Overlay Menu
    438
- Table of Results
  
  439
- On/Off-OSNR Method
  
  441
  - Challenge
    441
  - Principle of "On/Off-OSNR Measurement
    441
  - Setup
    441
  - Limitations
    443
- DFB Results Analysis
  
  444
  - DFB Test Configuration
    444
  - DFB Measurements
    444
  - DFB Results
    445
- File Management
  
  447
  - Storing HR-OSA Measurements
    447
  - Recalling HR-OSA Files
    447
Chapter 12 Attenuation Profile

449
- Recommended Equipment
  
  450
- AP Activation and Self Calibration
  
  450
  - Loading a Configuration File
    450
  - Setup Menu
    451
    
    Test Auto Configuration
    452
  - Acquisition Parameters
    452
    
    Acquisition Band (with 81DISPAP Modules)
    452
    
    Averaging Acquisition
    453
    
    Power Level
    453
    
    Last Reference / BBS Type / BBS Serial Number
    454
  - Analysis Parameters
    454
    
    Measurements
    454
    
    Display
    455
  - Saving Configuration in a File
    456
- AP Reference Measurement
  
  457
  - Performing the Reference
    457
  - Saving a Reference Measurement
    460
  - Loading Existing Reference
    460
- Performing a AP Measurement
  
  461
- Display of AP Results
  
  462
  - Trace Display
    462
    
    Spectrum/Profile
    463
    
    Trace Shift
    464
    
    Zoom
    464
    
    Cursor
    465
    
    Wavelength
    465
  - Results Table
    465
- Saving the Trace and Generating a Report
  
  467
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
    467
  - Opening a Report
    469
- File Management
  
  470
  - Saving Attenuation Profile Measurements
    470
  - Recalling AP Files
    471

Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual (624 pages)

Portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of optical fiber networks

Brand: Viavi | Category: Control Unit | Size: 14 MB

Table of Contents
7
About this Guide
33
Assumptions
34
Purpose and Scope
34
Recycling Information
34
Technical Assistance
34
Conventions
35
Principles of Measurement
37
Information Yielded by the Measurement
38
Principle of Reflectometry Measurements
38
Reflectance
39
Validity of Measurement
39
Principle of Bi-Directional Measurement
40
Attenuation Measurements (Optical Link Loss)
41
Power Measurement
41
Principle of the Optical Power and Attenuation Measurements
41
Method Used to Measure the PMD
43
PMD Principle
43
Phase Shift Method
45
Standards and L0 for Different Types of Fiber
45
Getting Started
47
Laser Classes
48
Laser Safety Instructions
48
Unpacking the Device - Precautions
48
Warning Labels for the Laser Classes
48
AC/DC Safety Information
50
Precautions Relating to Optical Connections
50
Inserting a Module
51
Installing a Module in a Receptacle and Removing It
51
Connecting Fiber Optic Cable
52
Inspecting and Cleaning Connector End Faces
52
Removing a Module
52
Optical Connector Types
53
Connecting Fiber Optic Cable to Test Port
55
Optical Connectors and Interchangeable Adapters
55
Adapter Types
56
Cleaning the Universal Connector
56
Switching Adapter Type
56
Display Screen
57
Mini-Trace
58
Signature of the Measurement
58
Top Status Bar
58
Main Display Zone
59
Tabs
59
Icons
60
Selection Keys
60
Soft Keys
60
Reflectometry Measurements
61
Activating the OTDR Function
62
Principle of the Smart Test
62
Selecting Smart Test
62
Selecting the Smart Test Function
62
Principle of the Expert OTDR
63
Selecting Expert OTDR
63
Selecting the Expert OTDR Function
63
Configuring the Reflectometry Test
64
Configuring the Unit for Smart Test
64
Modifying some Parameters before the Acquisition
65
Selecting the Configuration File
65
Configuring the Test in Expert OTDR
67
Configuring the Acquisition Parameters
68
Configuring the Alarms Parameters
72
Configuring the Analysis Parameters
74
Configuring the Link Parameters
79
Configuring the File Parameters
84
Configuration in Test Auto Mode
88
Saving OTDR Configuration in a File
89
Loading an Existing OTDR Configuration File
90
Connection Quality Indicator
92
Traffic Detection
92
Traffic Detection and Connection Quality Indicator
92
Acquisition in Real Time Mode
93
Performing an Acquisition in Real Time Mode
93
Performing OTDR Acquisitions
93
Principle of Real Time Mode
93
Performing a Measurement with Smart Test
95
Stopping the Real Time Acquisition
95
Performing an Acquisition with Expert OTDR
96
Performing an Acquisition from Results Page
97
Multi-Wavelength Acquisition
98
Actions on Trace During Acquisition
99
Saving Results for Smart Test Acquisitions
101
Results Display
103
Trace Display
103
Common Functions
104
Display of Events on the Trace
104
Results Table
105
Cursors
109
Zoom Function
111
Display of Traces in Overlay
113
Shift Function (Expert OTDR Only)
113
Smartlink View
115
Traces Display in Double Acquisition Mode
115
Show the Detailed Information of One Event
117
Event View
118
Results Table (Smart Test Mode)
120
Addition of Events
121
Advanced Functions in Expert OTDR Mode
121
Automatic Measurement and Detection
121
Relative Measurement
122
Modifying Types of Events
123
Manual Measurements
126
Measurements of Slope
126
Measurement of ORL
128
Measurement of Reflectance
129
Splice Measurements
129
Memorization of the Position of Events
131
Overlay Trace Function
132
Overlaying Several Traces Stored in Memory
132
Adding Traces in Overlay
133
Display of Traces in Overlay
133
Swapping Overlay Traces
133
Changing the Traces Position
134
Quitting the Overlay Menu
134
Removing a Trace
134
Reference Trace Function
135
Using the Reference Trace Function in the Result Page
135
Saving Results in Smart Test Mode
136
Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report
136
Using the Reference Trace Function in the Explorer
136
Saving Results and Creating a Report in Expert OTDR Mode
138
Opening a Report
140
Recalling OTDR Files
141
Configuring the Enterprise-SLM
142
Enterprise-SLM Software Option (T-BERD/MTS-6000A V2 Only)
142
Loading a Smartconfig
142
Principle of Enterprise-SLM
142
Acquisition
143
Alarms
145
Site Info Labels
146
File
150
Managing Projects for Multi-Fibers Testing
151
Opening an Existing Project
151
Simple OTDR Testing (for Single Fiber)
151
Creating a Project from the Setup Page
152
Project Display
153
Testing MPO
155
Description of the Table
156
Results of Project
156
Stopping the Test
156
Trace Saving
156
View Trace
157
Smartlink View
158
Configuring the OTDR Acquisition with Optipulses Mode
159
Optipulses Option
159
Results in Optipulses Mode
160
FTTA-SLM Option
161
Principle of FTTA-SLM
161
Acceptance Testing
162
Troubleshooting Testing
163
Configuring the Reflectometry Test for FTTA Network
164
FTTA Setup
165
Alarms Parameters
167
Analysis
167
Link Description
168
Launching the Acquisition
170
Results Page
172
Trace View
172
Smartlink View
173
Changing the Name of an Event
177
FTTH-SLM Software Option
178
Principle of FTTH
178
Configuring the Reflectometry Test for FTTH Network
179
FTTH Setup
179
Alarms Parameters
181
Link Parameters
182
File Parameters
183
Launching the Acquisition
185
Results Page
186
Trace View
186
Smartlink View
188
Changing the Type of an Event
191
Configuring the Project
193
Configuring the Smart Link Cable Project
193
Principle of Smart Link Cable
193
Smart Link Cable Option
193
Loading an Existing Project
195
Saving the Project
195
Starting Project Test Process
196
Deactivate the Fiber Test
198
Description of the Table
198
Results of Project Cable
198
Trace Saving
198
View Trace
199
Files and Project Storage
200
Text File Content
202
Chapter 4 Reduced Dead Zone OTDR Application

203
- Description of the RDZ Function
  204
- Selecting and Configuring the RDZ Function
  204
- Acquisition Parameters
  205
- Performing the Measurement
  207
- Performing an Acquisition from Results Page
  207
- Results Display
  208
- SLM View
  210
- Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report
  211
- Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
  211
- Opening a Report
  214
- Recalling Files
  215
- Power Meter and Source Functions of the OTDR Modules
  217
- Connection to the Power Meter and the Source
  218
- Configuring the Power Meter
  218
- Configuring the Measurement Parameters of the Power Meter
  218
- Configuring the Alarm Parameters of the Power Meter
  219
- Configuring the Measurement Parameters
  220
- Activating the Source Function
  220
- Result Page
  221
- Result Page of the Power Meter
  221
- Table of Results
  221
- Commands of the Power Meter Parameters
  222
- Result Page of the Source
  223
- Performing the Power Level Measurement
  224
- Performing the Insertion Loss Measurement
  225
- Setting the Zero Value of the Power Meter
  225
- Carrying out the Reference
  225
- Carrying out the Side by Side Reference
  225
- Carrying out the Reference in Loopback Mode
  227
- Measurements on the Fiber under Test
  228
- Storing and Reloading Results
  228
- File Setup
  228
- Storing Results
  228
- Loading Results
  229
- Bi-Directional OTDR
  231
- Definition of Terms Used
  232
- Description of the Measurement
  232
- Summary of the Automatic Operation Procedure
  233
- Configuration of Bi-Directional Measurement
  234
- Acquisition Parameters
  235
- Alarms Parameters
  235
- Configuration of Files Parameters
  236
- Performing a Bi-Directional Measurement
  236
- Process Display
  236
- Fiber Link Check
  238
- Measurement Process
  239
- Trace Display Functions
  241
- Origin and End Traces
  242
- OEO Trace
  243
- OEO Result Table
  243
- Automatic Measurement and Addition of Markers in OEO Page
  243
- Key Delete/Auto Meas
  243
- Addition of Markers
  244
- Markers Display
  244
- Test of a Cable
  244
- Saving the Traces and Generating a Report
  245
- Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
  245
- Opening a Report
  247
- Recalling OEO Traces
  249
- Troubleshooting
  249
- Warning/Errors after Pressing the Key Start
  249
- Warning/Errors Resulting from Common Configurations
  250
- Fibercomplete Modules
  252
- General Introduction
  252
- Principle
  252
- Configurations
  253
- Activating the Function
  255
- Establishing References
  255
- Reference Stage Process
  256
- Loopback Referencing Method
  257
- Side-By-Side Referencing Method
  259
- Factory References
  260
- Configuring the Units
  261
- Acquisition Parameters
  262
- Alarms Parameters
  263
- Analysis Parameters
  263
- Link Parameters
  264
- File Parameters
  264
- Automatic Configuration
  265
- Saving Parameters from Configuration
  266
- Loading a Configuration File Fibercomplete
  267
- Performing the Tests
  267
- Sending a Message to the Distant Platform
  268
- Starting the Test
  269
- Results Screen
  270
- Cable View
  270
- Fiber View
  271
- Fault Finder
  272
- Otdr
  273
- Saving Results and Generating a Report
  274
- Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page
  274
- Opening a Report
  276
- Recalling OTDR Files
  277
- Filenaming Convention
  277

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Table of Contents

About this Guide

Purpose and Scope

Assumptions

Technical Assistance

Recycling Information

Conventions

Chapter 1 Principles of Measurement

Principle of Reflectometry Measurements

Principle of Bi-Directional Measurement

Principle of the Optical Power and Attenuation Measurements

PMD Principle

Principle of Measurement of Chromatic Dispersion (CD ODM) Using Phase Shift Method

Standards and L0 for Different Types of Fiber

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Unpacking the Device - Precautions

Installing a Module in a Receptacle and Removing It

Connecting Fiber Optic Cable

Optical Connectors and Interchangeable Adapters

Display Screen

Chapter 3 Reflectometry Measurements

Activating the OTDR Function

Configuring the Reflectometry Test

Traffic Detection and Connection Quality Indicator

Performing OTDR Acquisitions

Results Display

Advanced Functions in Expert OTDR Mode

Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report

SLM (Smart Link Mapper) Option

Optipulses Option

FTTA-SLM Option

FTTH-SLM Software Option

Smart Link Cable Option

Chapter 4 Reduced Dead Zone OTDR Application

Description of the RDZ Function

Selecting and Configuring the RDZ Function

Performing the Measurement

Results Display

Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report

Chapter 5 Power Meter and Source Functions of the OTDR Modules

Connection to the Power Meter and the Source

Configuring the Power Meter

Activating the Source Function

Result Page

Performing the Power Level Measurement

Performing the Insertion Loss Measurement

Storing and Reloading Results

Chapter 6 Bi-Directional OTDR

Definition of Terms Used

Description of the Measurement

Configuration of Bi-Directional Measurement

Performing a Bi-Directional Measurement

Trace Display Functions

OEO Result Table

Automatic Measurement and Addition of Markers in OEO Page

Test of a Cable

Saving the Traces and Generating a Report

Recalling OEO Traces

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Fibercomplete Modules

General Introduction

Activating the Function

Establishing References

Configuring the Units

Performing the Tests

Results Screen

Saving Results and Generating a Report

File Management

Chapter 8 Optical Spectrum Measurement

Laser Safety

Cleaning of Connectors

Transportation

Configuration of the Instrument

OSA Optical Spectrum Analyzer Setup

Acquisition

Trace Display Functions

Overlay Trace Function

Table of Results