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Fiber Type
Settings IOR
: The tester uses the index of refraction to calculate
the optical length of the fiber. Each fiber type includes
the value specified by the manufacturer. To use a
different
IOR
, make a custom fiber type. See Chapter 19.
Test Limit
Select the correct test limit for the job. To see a different
group of limits, tap
MORE
, then tap the name of a
group. To make a custom limit, tap
Custom
in the
Limit
Groups
list. See Chapter 19
Note
The TEST LIMIT screens show only the limits that
are compatible with the selected fiber type.
Reference
Method
On the
No. of Connectors/Splices
screen, set the number
of jumpers you will use in each fiber path when you set
the reference. The dotted lines in the diagram on the
screen show you which parts of the link are included in
the test results.
The number of jumpers you use has these effects on loss
measurements:
1 Jumper
: Loss measurements include the connections at
both ends of the link. The figures in this manual show
1
Jumper
connections.
2 Jumper
: Loss measurements include one connection at
one end of the link.
3 Jumper
: Loss measurements do not include the
connections at the ends of the link. The tester measures
only the loss of the fiber.
This setting does not change the loss measurements, but
it can change the
PASS
/
FAIL
result for test limits that use
a calculated loss limit. For all test limits, the tester saves
this setting to show the reference method you used.
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Table 11. Settings for Fiber Tests (continued)