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Chapter 2: Get Started
Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling
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Step 4: Set the Reference
The reference procedure for fiber cable sets a baseline power
level for loss measurements. It is important to set the reference
frequently for loss/length tests.
4-1
Turn on the tester and remote and let them sit for a
minimum of 5 minutes. Let them sit longer if they are above
or below ambient temperature.
4-2
Clean and inspect the connectors on the tester, remote, and
test reference cords.
4-3
On the home screen tap
SET REF
.
4-4
On the
SET REFERENCE
screen, tap
RUN WIZARD
.
4-5
Make the connections to set the reference, as shown on the
screen and in Figure 13 above
Reference
, then tap
NEXT
to see
the completed connections.
Note
When you set the reference, align the testers as
shown in Figure 13 to keep the fibers as straight as
possible.
4-6
To enter the length of the test reference cords you will add to
connect to the link, tap
TRC LENGTH
on the
SET REFERENCE
screen. The length you enter does not change the test results.
The tester saves the length with the results to meet TIA
reporting requirements.
4-7
Tap
SET REFERENCE
.