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Name

Appearance

Icon

Description

DC Input

Power adaptor input

Serial Port

For system adjustment
(Not open to user)

Audio Output

Audio output

Audio Input

Audio input

RJ45 Port

10/100Mbps Ethernet
port

USB Slave

Connection to PC for
data transfer

USB Host

Connection to USB
devices, e.g. printer,
mouse, keyboard and
USB interface testing
devices (Driver needed)

Optical Ports

AD1000 is equipment with FC/PC connectors (Interchangeable SC, ST)

Name

Appearance

Icon

Description

Optical Port

OTDR

OTDR port

VFL

Visible Fault Locator

port

OLT

PON Power Meter

downstream input

ONU

PON Power Meter

upstream input

SLS

Stabilized Light Source

port

OPM

Multi-wavelength Optical

Power Meter port

Summary of Contents for AD1000

Page 1: ... AD1000 Multifunctional Test Platform User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...rchantability and fitness for a particular purpose AD INSTRUMENTS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material The battery is a consumable part and is not subject to the AD1000 warranty Safety Instructions During each stage of operation of this instrument please always observe the follow...

Page 3: ... Explosive Atmosphere Do not operate AD1000 in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Do Not Remove AD1000 Cover Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel Instrument that appears damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repa...

Page 4: ...s a highly intense beam onto the retina which may result in permanent eye damage Make sure that the optical fiber or cable is not in use and there is no laser beam in the fiber before testing with OTDR module or it may result in imprecise test trace even permanent damage to AD1000 Laser Radiation To avoid serious eye injury never look directly into the optical outputs of fiber optic network equipm...

Page 5: ...epair to the operating instrument u Even AD1000 power is cut off the capacity in AD1000 might be electrified in some time after that Battery Battery of AD1000 is rechargeable lithium battery If unused for a long time battery should be recharged before use If AD1000 is not in use for more than two months it should be recharged to maintain adequate battery volume Do not recharge batteries for more t...

Page 6: ...arks e g POWER and LIGHT Option label Indicated by letters in brace e g Event and Trace Parameter Label and subordinate specific options Indicated by letters in angle brackets and square brackets e g Mode Average which stands for averaging mode option Wavelength 1310nm which stands for 1310nm wavelength option Mode or module Indicated by letters in quotation marks e g OTDR and OCI Conversation Ind...

Page 7: ...tructions 16 1 8 GUI Icons Instruction 18 1 9 Power Instruction 19 1 10 Use of Rechargeable Battery 19 2 Basic Operation 20 2 1 Foreword 20 2 2 Power On Off 20 2 3 Enter and Exit Power Saving Mode 20 2 4 Adjust LCD Brightness 21 2 5 Start Application 21 2 6 Install USD Keyboard Mouse 22 2 7 Printer Configuration 23 3 Common Settings and Special Settings 25 3 1 Main Setting Menu 25 3 2 Select langu...

Page 8: ...ervice Mode and Normal Mode 33 5 3 OTDR Interface 34 5 4 Icons Instruction in OTDR Interface 35 5 5 Trace Processing 36 6 Prepare to Use OTDR 36 6 1 Connectors Instruction 36 6 2 Cleaning and Connecting to Optical Fiber 36 7 Test with OTDR 37 7 1OTDR Quick Test 37 7 2 Trace Processing 38 7 3 Unsaved Traces 39 7 4 Save Trace 39 7 5 Auto Naming 40 7 6 Open Saved Trace 41 7 7 Trace Viewing and Analys...

Page 9: ...51 10 3 End Threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold 51 10 4 Test parameter recommendation value 51 11 Trace Analysis and Event Operation 52 11 1 Open trace file 52 11 2 Simultaneous display multi traces 53 11 3 Close trace file 54 11 4 Trace display and operating instruction 54 11 5 Switch and move Markers 55 11 6 Switch and move the marked point 56 11 7 Fast move the Markers outside the w...

Page 10: ... 78 13 1 Save Trace in Different Formats 78 13 2 Copy Move Rename and Delete Trace 79 13 3 Check Disk Space 80 14 Print OTDR Report 80 14 1 Trace Information 81 14 2 Check and Edit Trace Information 81 14 3 Print OTDR Report 82 15 VFL Application 85 16 Instruction of MPN Module of AD1000 86 16 1 Main Features of MPN Module 86 16 2 MPN Module Interface 86 16 3 PON Power Meter of MPN Module 87 16 4 ...

Page 11: ...attery Calibration 98 18 10 Change Battery 99 18 11 Calibration Requirements 99 18 12 Shipment 99 19 Troubleshooting 100 19 1 Common Problems and Solutions 100 19 2 Trace Measurement Problems and Solutions 101 20 Warranty 101 20 1 Terms of Warranty 101 20 2 Exclusion 102 20 3 Warranty Registration 102 20 4 Returning Instruments 102 20 5 Contacting Customer Service 103 ...

Page 12: ...ve occurred during shipment Report any damage to the shipping agent or the representative of AD INSTRUMENTS immediately Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary 1 2 Unpacking and Inspection This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures Examine AD1000 for damage that may have occurred during shipment If you find any damag...

Page 13: ...ible handling Touch screen tuning knob keypad and external USB mouse keyboard Ø Data storage Ø USB data interface Host and Client Ø PC software for test data analysis and reporting Ø Customizable screensaver feature for power saving Ø Optimized power management 7 hours continuous operation Ø Direct printing through USB Optional Functional Modules Ø OTDR Module with VFL Ø OCI Module Optical Fiber C...

Page 14: ... On Off Charging Indicator Power On Off key is lower than other keys to avoid misoperation Top View OTDR Module Back Cover VFL Port OTDR Port USB Host x2 DC Input Battery Dock USB Slave RJ 45 Port 1 4 Front Panel Indicators Introduction Icon Status Meaning Power On Off Off System off Green constant System on Red blinking Low battery charging needed ...

Page 15: ...d function to be defined please refer Help of current interface Move left or extended function to be defined please refer Help of current interface Move right or extended function to be defined please refer Help of current interface Enter Temporarily no function assigned BACK HELP Back Enter Help of current interface LIGHT POWER LCD brightness adjustment 4 level brightness press to toggle between ...

Page 16: ...top application Left double click Left key draw frame Right click Turning Knob Up OTDR quick operation Rotate left Move marker left precisely Rotate right Move marker right precisely Down Toggle between markers assisting points u Stylus shouldn t touch the screen insufficient otherwise might cause unable to operating regularly u Stylus shouldn t touch the screen with too much force otherwise might...

Page 17: ... for data transfer USB Host Connection to USB devices e g printer mouse keyboard and USB interface testing devices Driver needed Optical Ports AD1000 is equipment with FC PC connectors Interchangeable SC ST Name Appearance Icon Description Optical Port OTDR OTDR port VFL Visible Fault Locator port OLT PON Power Meter downstream input ONU PON Power Meter upstream input SLS Stabilized Light Source p...

Page 18: ...tic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers Ø Always avoid looking directly into the optical output port when AD1000 is working Ø Always replace protective dust cap on the detector port when AD1000 is not being used Ø Always avoid looking directly at unconnected end of optic fiber in testing and make the unconnected end pointing at a non reflective object if available 1 8 GUI ...

Page 19: ...ll be automatically charged When only using Li ion battery as power supply following situations may cause AD1000 automatically power off or dysfunction Ø The battery power indicator displayed on LCD screen will turn red Low battery when the battery power is insufficient and AD1000 may automatically power off Ø If unused for a long time AD1000 may not power on properly please connect power adaptor ...

Page 20: ... operation Should you encounter any problems during operation you are welcome to contact the technical staff of our company or representatives 2 2 Power On Off Power on Press button till the LED power indicator is on Power off Press button and hold 3 seconds till the LED power indicator is off Power off AD1000 will completely shut down the platform and modules When power on AD1000 will restart 2 3...

Page 21: ...wer saving mode Ø Press button LCD backlight will turn on Ø Or press any key on the front panel or turning knob Ø Or click the touch screen with stylus Ø Or click mouse 2 4 Adjust LCD Brightness The LCD lightness is 4 level adjustable Press button to toggle between different levels 2 5 Start Application When AD1000 is powered on system will load the main program of MTP Suite CE Apllication softwar...

Page 22: ...ted 2 Then click to start program Launch Multifunctional module or optical connector inspector module application program 1 Select Modules label then multifunctional module or optical connector inspector module 2 Then click to start the program Application program is available only when relative functional modules is purchased ...

Page 23: ...top of AD1000 u No need to close AD1000 before connecting the keyboard and mouse Software will recognize the keyboard or mouse u The soft keyboard will still be displayed on the screen even the keyboard is connected u System will recognize the mouse or keyboard and use them immediately 2 7 Printer Configuration Must configure a printer before print the trace or report Procedure 1 Turn on printer p...

Page 24: ...l now there is no default printer Click it will appear window as shown below Fig 2 3 Printer setting interface 6 In the printer list choose the printer relative chose LPT1 in the port list Other options default is ok 7 After right selection click OK to finish the printer configuration ...

Page 25: ...l out the USB cable and reconnect the printer u No need to shut down AD1000 when connecting the printer 3 Common Settings and Special Settings 3 1 Main Setting Menu In setting menu user can set up many settings including interface style language power saving system setting touch screen calibration and etc Enter main setting menu When power is on press the button to enter the setting menu as shown ...

Page 26: ...er off and power on again u After changing language please resetting that the language you choose is available user interface language and system language can be accordance u The equipment provides Chinese and English now 3 3 Automatic Power Saving Setting The feature is designed to save the battery power When power is on AD1000 will automatically enter power saving mode after its idle time exceed...

Page 27: ...f automatically in 10 minutes 3 4 Recalibrate Touch Screen If touch screen is abnormal you should recalibrate it Recalibrate touch screen 1 Click to enter into setting menu 2 In setup menu click System Setup 3 Double click Stylus icon 4 Click Calibration label and operate following the instructions 5 When system shows Press enter button to accept new setup click the touch screen with stylus to com...

Page 28: ...eracity of date and time u Don t open the equipment to change battery u Modifying time zone date and time may affect some setting and operation of Windows CE please modify these settings Set time and date 1 On starting interface click to enter system setting then choose Date Time 2 Modify the setting 3 Click application to confirm modification Exit setting interface return to control panel 3 7 Oth...

Page 29: ...identifying optic fiber transmission features AD1000 is mainly used to measure attenuation of a whole optic fiber chain and provide attenuation details relating to length namely detect locate and measure any event in optic fiber chain Events refer to faults caused by splicing connectors and bending Its non destructive one end connection and rapid measurement features have made the OTDR module an i...

Page 30: ...ance 4 2 Measurement Application of OTDR OTDR displays power relating to distance of returning signals This information can be used to identify the main properties of an optic fiber chain 4 2 1 Measurement Contents of OTDR Ø Event location Distance end or rupture of optic fiber chain Ø Attenuation coefficient of fiber Ø Loss of a single event e g one optic tie in or total loss from upper end to en...

Page 31: ... on LCD are abnormal points that cause traces to deviate from straight line Events can be classified as reflection events and non reflection events 4 3 1 1 Reflection Events When some pulse energy is scattered reflection events happen When reflection event occurs peak shows on trace as shown below Reflection Event 4 3 1 2 Non reflection Events Non reflection events happen at certain points where t...

Page 32: ...4 4 Optic Fiber Link and Event Types Event Type Description Beginning of optic fiber link Reflection event Non reflection event End of optic fiber link End of optic fiber can be identified through scanning the first loss event that is greater than end threshold 5 Instruction of OTDR Modules of AD1000 5 1 Main Features of OTDR Module Ø High dynamic range and short deadzones Ø Complete sampling unde...

Page 33: ...realtime measurement for the connector od exterior fiber and refurbish the measure trace Under realtime mode unless the user stops measurement it will measure all along Averaging Mode Under Averaging mode OTDR will average the data within the measure time which is set by user while exceeding the set time it will stop automatically and display the result Generally we suggest averaging mode 5 2 3 In...

Page 34: ...elength such as 1310nm 1490nm 1550nm etc is not available u Above modes can be used with combination but some mode is not available in certain conditions 5 3 OTDR Interface When power on it will show the main menu automatically In main menu select OTDR module click button to enter OTDR user interface as follows Navigation Window Zoom Bar Trace Display Area Quick Help Area Common Operation Buttons ...

Page 35: ...3 OTDR settings 4 Save trace file 5 Open trace file 6 Print trace file 7 Zoom in trace horizontally 8 Zoom out trace horizontally 9 Zoom in trace vertically 10 Zoom out trace vertically 11 Full trace view 12 A B marker switch 13 Move marker or marking point left right 14 Toggle between marking points 15 Close trace ...

Page 36: ...000 Trace processing includes Ø Trace editing Single trace multi traces Ø Printing Single trace printing batch printing Ø Trace format conversion Bi directional averaging program For singlemode fibers only is available in advanced versions to increase loss testing accuracy by averaging the measured loss values of each event from both directions 6 Prepare to Use OTDR 6 1 Connectors Instruction The ...

Page 37: ...ersonal safety u When testing with OTDR unless connected to specific optical port please make sure there is no working laser in the fiber under test or it may cause incorrect result and even permanent damage to test instrument u Please not screw connectors too tight or it may damage fiber and optical port 7 Test with OTDR 7 1 OTDR Quick Test 7 1 1 Check the connection between fiber and OTDR optica...

Page 38: ...matic analysis which takes about 5 seconds or longer before user can start a new test u In Averaging mode the interface will show the remaining time of the test u In Real time mode test will keep going until user stops it 7 2 Trace Processing After test and automatic analysis is complete event types will be displayed below the trace area user can review all events information in events list which ...

Page 39: ... finished user can save the trace with parameters information Procedure 1 Click on the right lower corner of main interface and save dialog window will pop up 2 File format User can choose file format as sor or jpg 3 User can click button on the top of save file dialog to choose saving directory or click to create new folder 4 User can edit the name of the file to be saved the file name consists o...

Page 40: ... corner of trace display area Please note only the first 10 characters of the file name will be displayed and the rest are abbreviated as a mark 7 5 Auto Naming System supports auto naming when saving traces Procedure 1 Enable disable auto naming by checking unchecking Auto Naming in OTDR Setup 2 User can edit auto naming rule by modifying file name prefix input the prefix in File Name field Pleas...

Page 41: ...display upto four traces at the same time u Enable disable Multi trace display mode in OTDR Setup by checking unchecking Multi trace in Display Option u User can open and view jpg format trace though File Explorer on Program label in AD1000 main interface jpg format trace can be also loaded to PC for viewing 7 7 Trace Viewing and Analysis Operation User can zoom in out trace utilizing markers and ...

Page 42: ...A B markers Ø Click or button to switch A B markers on Markers label Ø Or press turning knob once to switch Ø Or click the marker to select in trace display area with stylus or mouse u When holding and moving marker with stylus please apply adequate force or the operation may not be successful Please try several times to get used to it u Marker operation and re analysis are not applicable to jpg f...

Page 43: ...nction Windows Click the labels of information and function windows to switch 7 8 2 Events info reference Click events info window changes into events info Click and in scroll bars to look over events info 7 8 3 Reanalyze When not satisfied with threshold change threshold then reanalyze the trace by this function to get satisfactory trace Reanalyze the trace 1 If possible look over or reset thresh...

Page 44: ...ta 7 10 Get help on OTDR Click or HELP to get detailed help click BACK to exit 8 Testing Optical Fiber in Auto Mode 8 1 Instruction of Auto Testing Mode When don t know the optical fiber length can simply use the auto testing function to get the trace and analyze After the auto mode started OTDR will automatically estimate the optical fiber length set sampling parameter get trace and display the e...

Page 45: ...n Automode 1 Connect the optical fiber to the right OTDR light port 2 Set parameter set the Range to AUTO 3 Set testing time span 4 Start testing Use stylus click or press down the Start Stop on front panel 5 After test can save the trace check the trace re analyze the trace and etc As to the detailed operation way please refer to relative paragraph previous u When testing automatically Range is A...

Page 46: ...TDR surface to enter These testing parameters include Optical fiber general setting analysis parameters setting and etc Parameter Definition IOR IOR of optic fiber which affects the transmission speed of laser Need to set separately accord to working wavelength relatively Scatter Coefficient Also be called back scatter which affects backward scatter power of laser in fiber Non Reflection Threshold...

Page 47: ...ile can check or move magnify the windows position If not be selected can t see the navigator window and system default select navigator window Display the zoom toolbar If be selected there will be a zoom toolbar on the right side of the trace window if not be selected there will be no zoom toolbar but a bigger trace display zone length unit Set the length unit displayed Table 9 3 OTDR display or ...

Page 48: ...km 2 5km 5km 10km 20km 40km 80km 160km 240km etc Operation Click on the right range settings u Auto is Auto test mode of OTDR select this function AD1000 will select a proper test range intelligently and the proper pulse width to test The whole process no need user participate u Default value is Auto 9 6 Pulsewidth Configuration Pulse width selection affects the trace dynamic and resolution select...

Page 49: ...ertain single wavelength or multi select up to the entire wavelength Operation Click wavelength in wavelength parameter zone to realize test wavelength for single selection or multi selection purchased The effective wavelength will be different accord to modules 9 9 IOR setting IOR is a key factor to affect the speed of laser transmission in optic fiber and in this case IOR configuration has direc...

Page 50: ...ed in events list The value configuration zone is 10dB to 65dB The default value is 52 00dB 9 13 End Threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold Configuration This threshold is the end threshold of optic fiber If the end threshold equals 3 0dB then the first event with insertion loss greater than 3dB will be considered as the end of the optic fiber The value configuration zone is 0 0dB to 20 0...

Page 51: ...fiber link there will be a big attenuation event of tens dB auto test may get a wrong distance Suggest manually select the parameters like proper distance range pulse width and etc accord to the prescient optical fiber link length 10 3 End Threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold As there is branching unit in FTTx PON network optical fiber link there will be a big attenuation event of tens ...

Page 52: ... and Event Operation 11 1 Open trace file Open trace file 1 Press down in button column in OTDR surface 2 Select the file need to be opened in the files dialog box If necessary change the file position to search saved files If necessary click the scrollbar on the right side check the listed files 3 Click open and the file opened If click cancel the file can t be opened and quit dialog box 4 The fi...

Page 53: ...nal analysis program provided by MTP Suite which installed on computer 11 2 Simultaneous display multi traces In order to let user compare trace files AD1000 support opening and displaying multi traces When open multi traces current trace is red the icon in front of the file name is red other icons are grey Open single trace or multi traces user need to set Open multi traces setting In OTDR in the...

Page 54: ...cation program will display the trace and analysis result in the trace window The events on the trace will be marked by small icons these events marked and display below the trace X axis shows the relative distance from the testing point The number on the Y axis shows the reflection power value relative power and its range After get the trace the trace display parameters can be revised like grid l...

Page 55: ...s attenuation reflection and etc Can use the buttons in Markers area to relocate all Markers and also can drag them in trace display window Can use spinning hand wheel move the Markers accurately 11 5 Switch and move Markers There are many ways can switch and move Markers users can choose one from them or use them in combination way to increase efficiency Ø In trace displaying area use stylus or m...

Page 56: ...ncy Ø Use stylus or mouse select marked point in the trace displaying area then can press on and drag the marked point move in the trace service area to the target position Ø In the buttons area on the interface click to switch circulated between the marked points under current Markers Ø Press down the spinning hand wheel on the front panel can switch or mark the point Ø After select the point con...

Page 57: ...ve with it and the distance maintains the same For some special tests this function maybe more convenient When one Markers move to the trace boundary the distance between AB won t maintain But it will revert when it s not on the trace boundary 11 9 Zoom the trace In order to check the event or detail in the trace it need to zoom the trace System provide two ways to zoom the trace for easier use fo...

Page 58: ...tracted more after contracted to 1 1 size u Application program will maintain the zoom situation for further test and check of similar trace 11 11 Use zoom toolbar to zoom the trace On the right side of trace window there is a zoom toolbar vertical ranked Can use the zoom toolbar to zoom the trace to check the event detail on the trace u Press the magnify button for the first time trace window wil...

Page 59: ...matically In the process of testing or opening trace the magnified proportion and position will be remembered temporary When test under the same distance once again the magnified status of the window remain the same for continuous test u When user turns off AD1000 the zoom info won t be reserved Turn on AD1000 again trace window will revert to whole trace status u When user changes wavelength puls...

Page 60: ...will move to the place correspondingly In navigation window if click the shadow region display scope of magnified window the operation invalid Use direction keys to move trace window As to the magnified trace press down the direction keys on the front panel the trace window will move correspondingly Ø Click the trace window move upward Ø Click the trace window move downward Ø Click the trace windo...

Page 61: ...ated by OTDR application program Ø Position Distance between OTDR and event or event and starting point of optical fiber link Ø Insert Loss The loss of every event by unit of dB calculated by application program Ø Reflection value Calculated value for each event Ø Attenuation The attenuation for each optical fiber length loss distance Ø Accumulation The accumulating loss from the link starting poi...

Page 62: ... trace status and then magnify to see the detail 11 14 2 Add Event User can insert event into event sheet at any time manually For example when there is a splice point on some given position but as it hidden in the noise or the splice loss lower than the minimum value of non reflection detecting threshold then the analysis didn t test that point this operation will be quite useful User can manuall...

Page 63: ...add event dialog window Fig 11 4 Add Event Dialog Window 3 Press Enter to save and back to main window after edit finished the event will appear in the event list If pressed cancel it will quit without save There are reflection event and non reflection event for inserted event ...

Page 64: ...observed result user can modify it through this function u Event modification won t result the modification of trace data u When reanalyze the trace events will be re marked modified event will revert to original value Modify event 1 Press modify after select an event in events options Fig 11 5 Modify events 2 To modify the event info in the event modification popups ...

Page 65: ...ete event Except following events almost all of the events can be deleted from event sheet Ø Analysis finished Ø Starting point of the link Ø End point of the link Important hint The only way to recover the deleted items is to reanalyze the trace like analyze new trace Please refer to the part analyze or reanalyze trace Delete event 1 Select the event need to be deleted 2 Click the Delete on the r...

Page 66: ... event Ø Change the reflection threshold Reflection threshold It can hide the fake reflection event caused by noise turn the harmless reflection event to loss event or check the event which may cause damage to network and other optical fiber equipment Ø Change the finish threshold optical fiber end threshold It can analyze the important loss event like breakpoint and stop the event analysis after ...

Page 67: ...d after the set and reanalysis of the trace 11 17 Reanalyze the trace User can reanalyze the trace Reanalyze the trace has follow effects Ø Create new event sheet for trace Ø Reanalyze the trace got by the software of latest version Ø Re found the original event sheet if the event sheet has been modified Application program will analyze the newest tested trace User can check the analytic result in...

Page 68: ... end event which through the splitter Please refer to the sheet Recommend parameters value of PON network optical fiber link Please change the analysis detecting threshold first and then to analyze This will analyze some events after splitter correctly 11 19 To set trace display parameter User can modify follow trace display options before or after the test and trace opened Ø Grid line It can disp...

Page 69: ...rid line and navigation window To set the trace display parameter 1 To press in the button bar which on the lower right of the OTDR menu 2 In the options of test display area select and modify the display options 3 Press application and make change become effective then quit the setting dialog box or press cancel to quit the setting dialog box without setting save Fig 11 9 Options of test display ...

Page 70: ...ways to switch the displayed trace 1 To hide or display the trace click the file name label on the upper left 2 Or click the close trace on the surface upper right to close current trace 11 22 Check current trace parameters Check current trace information on Trace Info label Fig 11 10 Check the trace parameters The content displayed is shown below File name save date and time test wavelength test ...

Page 71: ...p coefficient If modify this parameter it will adjust the trace distance test Ø Back scatter Rayleigh back scatter parameter setting of the displayed trace Ø Non reflection threshold Check the current setting of small non reflection event during the trace analyzing Ø Reflection threshold Check the current setting of small reflection event during the trace analyzing Ø End threshold Check the curren...

Page 72: ...matically calculates event location and display the location in events list User can manually check event location and distance between events Loss information can be also displayed The X axis represents distance and Y axis represents relative power Fig 12 1 Event location and loss information To acquire event location and loss information 1 Click Markers label in OTDR main interface 2 Place marke...

Page 73: ...tween Marker A and B and also calculates the insertion loss at Marker A or B Insertion loss is calculated in 5 point method 2 point method A B Loss Insertion loss is calculated as shown in Fig 12 2 Insertion Loss Fig 12 2 2 point Loss 2 point method is suitable for measuring splice loss but not applicable to measuring reflection events u A B Loss is for quick loss measurement of certain segment of...

Page 74: ...he two lines close to the event center and the power difference between the two lines is the event insertion loss It also applies to the measurement of point A s or B s insertion loss Fig 12 3 5 point method When Loss button is pressed AD1000 will show the marking points to measure the event loss When Marker A is selected the screen will display the 4 marking points related to Marker A When Marker...

Page 75: ...oint to the end of the linear part of the trace before the event 6 Move the third marking point to the beginning of the linear part of the trace after the event 7 Move the fourth marking point to the end of the linear part of the trace after the event Fig 12 4 Measure insertion loss in 5 point method u The marking points on the left of the active marker cannot be moved the right and vice versa u T...

Page 76: ... of the trace with Marker A and B Compared to 2 point method LSA method is more accurate because it is less sensitive to trace noise and suitable for measuring splice attenuation However LSA method should not be applied to measure attenuation when there are reflection events between Marker A and B Measure attenuation 1 Click Markers label in OTDR main interface to show Marker A and B 2 Place Marke...

Page 77: ...ce and place Marker A to the end of linear part of the trace before the event 4 Move the first marking point to the beginning of the linear part of the trace before the event and Marker A 5 Move the second marking point to the end of the linear part of the trace before the event and Marker A 6 Place the marking point behind Marker A to the peak of the reflection event to be measured 7 View the ref...

Page 78: ...e Management User can save open rename and delete trace file after acquisition User can save and open trace file in OTDR main interface User can rename copy move and delete file in File Explorer 13 1 Save Trace in Different Formats In OTDR main interface user can choose trace saving format as Bellcore sor or JPEG jpg ...

Page 79: ...C_Disk icon to enter internal memory space D Copy move rename and delete trace E After operation click button to return to main interface u In File Explorer the file and directory operation is similar to Windows 98 XP system u User can move rename and delete files saved in SDMMC_Disk but the disk itself cannot be moved renamed or deleted u For more information please refer to the Help file on AD10...

Page 80: ...perties from pop up menu 3 SDMMC_Disk space utilization status is shown below Fig 13 2 Check disk space utilization 4 Click OK to exit disk properties It s suggested to check disk space utilization status from time to time and transfer or back up files to avoid insufficient disk space when AD1000 is in use 14 Print OTDR Report User can manage saved trace files in AD1000 and print report For refere...

Page 81: ...er can also edit saved trace information and save the trace with updated information u After editing trace information of a saved trace the updated trace file name will show a star sign to indicate the change If user closes the editing window without saving system will promote user to save u The update to trace information is only effective to current active trace in Multi trace display mode u Edi...

Page 82: ...ck Save button in OTDR main interface to save the trace again and the updated information will be saved with the trace file u Edited and saved trace can be used as a template for user s later reference u User can also use MTP Suite to edit and save trace information 14 3 Print OTDR Report AD1000 support direct connection to USB printer for printing OTDR report includes trace information measuremen...

Page 83: ...nterface and printing dialog window will pop up Fig 14 3 Printing dialog window 3 Choose the traces to be printed A To print current file please check Print current file option and only one trace will be printed B To print unopened traces saved in AD1000 please check Batch print option which support up to 8 traces printing 4 Print Option User can customized OTDR report by clicking Option button on...

Page 84: ...4 4 Printing options 5 Press Print button to start printing During printing system will promote a message as Printing Pease wait shown in Fig 14 5 Fig 14 5 Printing 6 After printing is finished system will return to main interface ...

Page 85: ...ical fibers VFL is a perfect complementary tool to OTDR for its visualized detecting method in close range like OTDR deadzone VFL is only available with the OTDR module equipped with VFL Fault locating with VFL 1 Clean connector properly 2 Connect tested fiber to VFL port 3 Click Source in OTDR main interface 4 Check CW option to emitter laser continuously or check Flash to emitter modulated laser...

Page 86: ...ye injury never look directly into the optic outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers Ø Always avoid looking directly into the optic output port when the instrument is working Ø Always replace protective dust caps on the detector port when the instrument is not being used Ø Always avoid looking directly at the unconnected end of optic fiber in testing and...

Page 87: ...e modules Shift different module interfaces only available when there are two Click button or Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click button or Re Press AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement Start Stop button on The function icon turns red while switching on this function module MPN function area Measurement display area Measurement setting area Operation ...

Page 88: ...inous state in daily testing Put protective cap on optical power testing output and ensure that the tie in is completely airproof and no laser signal Wavelength Select to display one wavelength individually or three wavelengths together Create or delete Threshold value in the Threshold interface is shown in Fig 16 3 Click setup Current Thre Set to select a certain threshold set Or select the ready...

Page 89: ...ecord interface is shown as Fig 16 5 Fig 16 5 PON Power Meter Measurement Record The name will be changed according to the user s input As Celiang shown in the Fig Click Open icon to select the named measurement record file Or input a new file name in Name blank as shown in Fig 16 6 ...

Page 90: ...N Power Meter Open Click Save to save the records during the measurements 16 4 Stabilized Laser Source of MPN Module Under SLS there are two setting interfaces General Setup Reference Setting General Setup interface is shown as Fig 16 7 ...

Page 91: ...lation Select different modes at 270Hz 1KHz 2KHz Auto ID After the setup click Click button or Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click button or Re Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement The function icon turns red while switching on this function module Reference setting interface is shown as Fig 16 8 ...

Page 92: ...eter interface as shown in Fig 16 9 Fig 16 9 Optical Power Meter After the setup click button or Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click button or Re Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement u The function icon turns red while switching on this function module u The wavelength of OPM will be changed to the current wavelength automat...

Page 93: ...ble 16 6 Loss Test of MPN Module Click LTS icon to enter Loss Test interface as shown in Fig 16 10 Fig16 10 Loss Test click button or Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click button or Re Press Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement The function icon turns red while switching on this function module Wavelength Support 1310 1490 1550 1625...

Page 94: ...evices Ø USB Type B for data communication between AD1000 and PC via USB cable 17 1 Transfer Files or Folders between AD1000 and USB Storage Device 1 Connect USB storage device to AD1000 USB port 2 Click File Explorer icon on Program label to enter File Explorer where active drives including USB drives and folders are displayed for file management 3 After file transfer user can directly unplug the...

Page 95: ... CD 1 If Microsoft ActiveSync software is not installed on PC please install following the software setup instruction 2 Connect the USB cable s type A end flat to PC and type B end to AD1000 3 After Microsoft ActiveSync software is installed and indicates Connected click Explore to access the files and folders in AD1000 or enter AD1000 and access the files and folders from My Computer Fig 16 1 Act...

Page 96: ...ively speaking the size of dust and other particulates can cover part of optic end and therefore degrade the performance of AD1000 In addition power density may burn dust into optic fiber and induce further damage for example 0dBm optic power may produce about 16000000W m m power density in single mode fiber In this case measurement will be inaccurate and irreversible 18 3 Safety Instructions befo...

Page 97: ... cleaning tissue for cleaning optic interfaces d Isopropyl alcohol e Cotton ball f Paper tissue g Cleaning brush h Condensed air 18 5 Cleaning Procedure a Screw off the cap of flange b Clean the laser head carefully c Screw on the cap of flange 18 6 Battery Charging Instructions Typically AD1000 Lithium battery supports over 7 hours continuous working Charging status is indicated in system main in...

Page 98: ... some time its capacity may not match charging status indication e g charging indicator indicates full but AD1000 may power off due to low battery then battery calibration is necessary Please refer to 17 9 Battery Calibration u Please do not store battery in the environment where temperature is over 60 140F u Use specified charger to charge the battery 18 8 Charge Battery Plug the charger to AD100...

Page 99: ...ease note if the power indicator on front panel is off before changing battery make sure AD1000 is completely off before changing battery u Only factory can change clock battery 18 11 Calibration Requirements Calibration of AD1000 is recommended every two years Please contact our representatives or nearby customer service centers for proper calibration 18 12 Shipment During shipment please keep AD...

Page 100: ...ss any key to exit power saving mode Battery run out AD1000 is off power indicator is off u Charge the battery u Change a new battery u Connect AD1000 to external power supply External keypad no response External keypad is not recognized u Unplug the keypad and re plug u Power off AD1000 plug keypad and power on AD1000 again External mouse no response External mouse is not recognized u Unplug the ...

Page 101: ...in with wide pulsewidth or increase averaging time Wrong configuration Check OTDR parameters like Reflection threshold non reflection threshold and end threshold re analyze or test again Special events appear at the end of the trace Wrong configuration e g wrong end threshold setting Adjust configuration and test again The fiber under test is too long to exceed the range Select proper range and te...

Page 102: ...n or other please contact the local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies Inc to obtain additional information and a RMA Return Materials Authorization number And describe briefly reasons for the return of the equipment to allow us offer you more efficient service To return AD1000 in the case of repair calibration or other maintenance please note the following Ø Be sure to pack AD1000 w...

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