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BLACK BOX

®

Identifies optical test tones and live traffic

without disconnecting a live system.

Indicates if there is a signal or traffic and shows the signal direction.

Basic Live Traffic Identifier

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax
724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,
PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]

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Page 1: ...tion Basic Live Traffic Identifier Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Customer Support Information FOLTIB ...

Page 2: ...ould void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement su...

Page 3: ...o como se indique en el aparato 12 Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo eléctrico debe...

Page 4: ... not short circuit the AC adapter charger terminal and the batteries Excessive electrical current may cause personal injury due to fumes electric shock or equipment damage Connect the AC power cord to the equipment and wall socket properly When you insert the AC plug make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals and both plugs are fully seated WARNING If the AC plug is not connected properly...

Page 5: ...What s Included 7 3 Operation 8 4 Using the Basic Live Traffic Identifier 9 4 1 Display and Controls 9 4 1 1 Front Panel Board 9 4 1 2 Back and Side 11 4 2 Powering On the Unit 11 4 3 Detecting Traffic 13 4 4 Detecting Frequency 14 4 5 Signal Intensity 15 4 6 Self Calibrating 15 5 Maintenance 16 Appendix Troubleshooting 18 A 1 Calling Black Box 18 A 2 Shipping and Packaging 18 ...

Page 6: ...elength Range 900 nm 1650 nm Table 1 1 Sensitivity minimum recognizable optical power intensity in the fiber Sensitivity 1310 nm typical 1550 nm typical Continuous wave 20 dBm 30 dBm 2 kHz modulated wave detection 10 dBm 18 dBm 1 kHz modulated wave detection 10 dBm 18 dBm 270 Hz modulated wave detection 10 dBm 18 dBm 1 2 General Specifications Temperature Tolerance Operating 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C...

Page 7: ...nd 2 kHz Use the FOLTIB with both 0 25 0 09 mm bare fiber and 3 mm jacketed fiber When testing jacketed fibers the slim design of the FOLTIB allows easier access to a splice tray where the amount of workspace is limited The clamping trigger fits the natural motion of the operator s hand The instrument is ruggedly constructed and reliable 2 2 What s Included Your package should include the followin...

Page 8: ... to the FOLTIB If this happens replace the batteries with new ones To replace the batteries remove the battery plate on the back side of the unit with a Philips screwdriver Figure 3 1 Replacing the battery NOTES 1 Use 1 5 V alkaline batteries The low battery indicator may light if you use rechargeable batteries 2 To eliminate the possibility of acid leakage remove the batteries if the unit will no...

Page 9: ...the Basic Live Traffic Identifier 4 Using the Basic Live Traffic Identifier 4 1 Display and Controls 4 1 1 Front Panel Board Figure 4 1 shows the front panel board Table 4 1 describes its components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Figure 4 1 Front panel board ...

Page 10: ...icator Lights if the signal in the tested fiber is from right to left 5 Right traffic indicator Lights if the signal in the tested fiber is left to right 6 Signal intensity Shows the signal intensity level A higher inten sity means a stronger signal 7 2 kHz indicator Lights if the wave frequency is 2 kHz 8 1 kHz indicator Lights if the wave frequency is 1 kHz 9 270 Hz indicator Lights if the wave ...

Page 11: ...ts components 1 Serial number 2 Clamping trigger 3 Battery plate Figure 4 2 Back and side view 4 2 Powering on the Unit Gently insert the tested fiber into the groove at the top of the identifier Pull the clamping trigger slowly to press the fiber against the optical assembly The identifier powers on when the detector plunger closes and the fiber is in the correct position See Figures 4 3 and 4 4 ...

Page 12: ...n placing the fiber in the provided slot Do not force the fiber into the position Misaligning the fiber may induce optical losses above what the specification demonstrates Figure 4 3 Insert the tested fiber into the groove Figure 4 4 Press the fiber slowly against the optical assembly ...

Page 13: ...nal a traffic indicator lights to show the direction left or right See Figures 4 5 and 4 6 Figure 4 5 Signal traveling right to left Figure 4 6 Signal traveling left to right When no signal is present or the signal to be tested is too weak for the identifier to detect the No Signal indicator lights See Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 No signal indicator ...

Page 14: ...sted fiber is carrying a 2 kHz 1 kHz or 270 Hz modulated wave the respective modulation indicator lights and the identifier makes a buzzing sound Figure 4 8 Modulation indicator NOTE The identifier might not recognize the frequency correctly if the signal is too weak or the frequency is not stable ...

Page 15: ...al is stronger Figure 4 9 Signal intensity indicators 4 6 Self Calibrating The identifier might need to be adjusted if you haven t used it for while or if the temperature or light conditions change suddenly Change the plunger to the H 0 25 type pull the clamping trigger then press the Adjust key for less than two seconds to start the self calibration which lasts about 10 30 seconds When it finishe...

Page 16: ...with cleaned Corning SMF 28TM SMF D pure non dispersion coated fiber If you use different brands or types of fiber with various coating colors the testing performance will be affected 2 Do not bend the fiber excessively This may cause the unit to misjudge traffic or might even break the fiber Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 ...

Page 17: ...eiver clean and use cleaning oil when testing bare fiber to achieve the best performance 4 To clean the optical assembly remove the clamp and gently clean the prism and optical windows using cleaning pads and cleaning oil Do not immerse the plunger assembly in alcohol Figure 5 3 ...

Page 18: ...fficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse A 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Basic Live Traffic Identifier Package it carefully We recommend th...

Page 19: ...Page 19 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES ...

Page 20: ... About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118 000 networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less Copyright 2010 All rights reserved FOLTIB rev 1 ...

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