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MT9090A/MU909011A Network Master User’s Guide 1-3
Step screen, if the unit is equipped with the optional
Power Meter.
If the unit does not have the optional Power Meter,
either the Connection Check (if selected in the
Preferences Setups) or the Fault Locate Step screen
will appear.
Fault Locate Application
The Fault Locate application provide a simple “Pass/Fail” test
method. The test starts out at the Power Meter step. If the
incoming power signal is above the current threshold setting,
the fiber under test receives a “PASS” or “Over Range” rating
and no further testing is required.
When the fiber under test receives a “FAIL” rating or if it is
“Under Range”, follow the on-screen instructions as to how
to proceed further with the Fault Locate step.
Test results are presented in an easy to read summary, as
shown in Figure 1-2 on page 1-4 and the OTDR trace can be
viewed for further analysis.
To perform a Fault Locate test:
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With the unit powered on, connect the fiber under
test to the unit’s measurement port and then press
the
Start key to start a test. The test proceeds
through the following steps:
Power Meter Step –
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On units with the optional Power Meter, the
Power Meter Step perform a PASS/FAIL test of
the incoming signal level of the fiber under test.