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Advanced Fiber Solutions AF-DR-515 User Manual Download Page 10

© 2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved – V-05

19 Norfolk Ave * Easton * MA * USA * 02375 - Phone: 508.238.7100 * Fax: 617.507.0784

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation for work

The device maybe operated when powered by the external 12V AC/DC adapter or
separately  by  the  internal  battery,  once  the  battery  is  charged  to  an  acceptable
operational  level.  If  the  unit  is  being  charged  by  the  external  12V  power  supply
both  the  green  “BATTERY”  LED  and  the  orange  “CHARGE”  LED  on  the  face  panel
will illuminate. The fiber to be tested is connected to the OTDR’s optical connector
on  the  front  panel  of  the  unit.  It  is  recommended  to  always  use  a  launch  cable
when using an OTDR but it is not necessary. If testing the cable directly with  the
OTDR  the  cable  connector  style  must  match  the  OTDR  output  connector.  Power
Meter  optical  port  offers  versatility  with  removable  connector  adapters.  All  OTDR
connector ports and test cables should be kept clean and free of dust and dirt for
optimal unit operation.

Powering On/Off unit

The unit is powered On or Off by pressing and holding the

button for several

seconds.
When the unit is powered on the green LED on the face panel will illuminate.

Menu Options

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Summary of Contents for AF-DR-515

Page 1: ...2010 Advanced Fiber Solutions Inc All rights reserved V 05 19 Norfolk Ave Easton MA USA 02375 Phone 508 238 7100 Fax 617 507 0784 1 DR 500 Series Handheld OTDR User Guide...

Page 2: ...ameters Parameters Additional Measuring and Analysis Parameters Additional Parameters Trace View Parameters 9 Automatic Saving 10 Start Measurement 11 Working with Files Opening Trace Files Saving Tra...

Page 3: ...5 Events table Type of the event Working with events To Create Event To Remove Event To Move Event 16 Working with Traces Select Traces to Compare Automatic Trace Analysis Trace filtering Applying tra...

Page 4: ...actory ship date Any product found to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced by Advanced Fiber Solutions In no case will Advanced Fiber Solutions liabilities exceed the o...

Page 5: ...other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Optical radiation that is harmful to the eye may be present This may result in permanent eye damage While the chances of s...

Page 6: ...DR 500 Series Handheld OTDR device AC DC adapter Interface cable USB A mini USB B Storage Battery OTDR PC Application Software CD User Guide for OTDR and PC application software Carrying Case Recommen...

Page 7: ...ngth options include 850nm 1300nm 1310nm 1550nm and 1625nm The unit is simple to operate and is the perfect installation maintenance and link trouble shooting tool It is the ideal OTDR for either the...

Page 8: ...s backscattered light is measured by the sensitive optic receiver converted to digital form and averaged to improve the signal to noise ratio The resulting signal forms a graph called a TRACE The trac...

Page 9: ...26 28dB N A N A Event Dead Zone Both MM SM 2 5 M 2 5 M 1 8 M 1 8 M 1 0 M 1 4 M 1 4 M Attenuation Dead Zone Both MM SM 12 M 9 5 M 6 5 M 6 5 M 4 5 M 9 0 M 9 0 M All Units Distance Range 2 5 10 20 40 80...

Page 10: ...nate The fiber to be tested is connected to the OTDR s optical connector on the front panel of the unit It is recommended to always use a launch cable when using an OTDR but it is not necessary If tes...

Page 11: ...enu to Main menu C Button by default is an ESC key escape or back but it can also be used for the following Stop a measurement when running Reset to Main menu Exit from dialog boxes and modes for inst...

Page 12: ...e the desired icon in the window Keyboard Properties Select the Keyboard icon and open the keyboard properties window Use the up down arrows to move between the lines Use left right arrows to change t...

Page 13: ...Date Time icon and open the Date Time properties window Use the left right arrows to move to the next selection to be changed Use the up down arrows to change values Press the P to move to between sel...

Page 14: ...eter selection Use the up down arrows to choose the desired value The value will become highlight Press Enter to confirm changes Press C to close the window and save the changes Note 1 Several wavelen...

Page 15: ...ogram Resolution m This determines the distance between two samples sampling intervals of the trace The value is dependent on the Distance Range Measurement Time Min Sec This determines the duration o...

Page 16: ...stored for any saved trace Refractive Index also known as group index is used to convert time to distance For precise distance measurement it is important that this value is accurate and can be obtain...

Page 17: ...ted file saving and flash memory overflow Autosave option is disabled when device is turned on Press P to access Main menu Press F2 Setup and enter parameters field Press F3 Other Parameters Press F2...

Page 18: ...on 2 0 format and have a sor file extension DR 500 Series files can be opened in other OTDR software programs if the program supports the sor file format If several wavelengths are measured simultaneo...

Page 19: ...C to save the trace or F4 Cancel to return to the File window without saving Note Highlighting the file will tell the program to use its name and location as a template for a new trace Additional fun...

Page 20: ...tion window Use the up down arrows to select and highlight a trace Press F3 Copy to copy the selected file trace from memory Use the up down and left right arrows to select a location to copy to Press...

Page 21: ...line measurement values are shown at the bottom of the screen in the horizontal information panel The measurement values are based upon where the left hand marker A and right hand marker B are positio...

Page 22: ...eld displays the reflective coefficient between markers A and B while the Refl km field displays the left A marker and location of the base of the connector Optical Return Loss ORL This marker method...

Page 23: ...roll Markers Controls Using Zoom Controls Enter the trace screen and menu Press F2 Zoom Scroll to activate the Zoom Scroll mode A magnifying glass icon with direction arrows will appear on the screen...

Page 24: ...marked on the trace Press Enter to zoom in on a highlighted event Press C to exit and hide the Events Table Note User can still continue working with the trace while in the Event Table mode F keys en...

Page 25: ...Table To Remove Event Make sure that the trace menu is active and the Events Table is open Use the up down arrows to highlight the required event to delete from the Events Table Press F4 More to acti...

Page 26: ...tic Trace Analysis Auto trace analysis performs the following operations It will search for events with attenuation or reflection coefficient that exceeds defined threshold values Defines the distance...

Page 27: ...ee of filtering depends on the duration of the probe pulse Applying trace template This is an important feature when testing multi fiber cables with multiple events It allows the technician to certify...

Page 28: ...enter or modify text in the General Tab Press C to close the window and save the information Changing Parameters for a Measured Trace Once in the information panel the technician has the option to cha...

Page 29: ...ling the DR 500 series unit data analysis and data storage functionality To Connect the Device to PC software Switch on the device Insert a CD into PC disk drive Install the program Microsoft ActiveSy...

Page 30: ...the Power Meter and Laser Light Source field as shown here To select a specific wavelength press the F1 button Wavelength This will enable the user to scroll to the desired wavelength and select that...

Page 31: ...dity up to 80 at 35 After unit is opened Ambient temperature 10 to 35 Relative ambient air humidity up to 80 at 25 Store in safe area clear of dust acid vapor alkali or gases that could can corrosion...

Page 32: ...ED HERIN SHALL BE THE PURCHASER S SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY FAILURE OF AN AFS PRODUCT TO COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY PROVISIONS HERIN WHETHER CLAIMS BY THE PURCHASER ARE BASED IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT INCLUDING...

Page 33: ...reserved V 05 19 Norfolk Ave Easton MA USA 02375 Phone 508 238 7100 Fax 617 507 0784 33 Advanced Fiber Solutions Inc 19 Norfolk Ave Easton Ma 02375 USA 508 238 7100 800 556 9313 Fax 617 507 0784 Issu...

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