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Certifying Fiber Optic Cabling
Using the Power Meter
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To use the power meter in SINGLE TEST mode:
Note
Refer to previous sections on the Autotest in Smart
Remote, Loopback, or Far End Source modes for
details on selecting these modes and making test
connections.
1 In SETUP, set the tester to Smart Remote, Loopback, or
Far End Source mode.
2 Connect the tester to the cabling for Smart Remote,
Loopback, or Far End Source mode.
3 Clean the tester’s input port, the test reference cord
connectors, and the source connector(s).
4 Use the test reference cord(s) to connect to the cabling.
5 Turn on the source.
6 Turn the rotary switch to SINGLE TEST, select Power;
then press
P
.
7 To save the results, press
N
, select or create a fiber ID;
then press
N
again.
In Smart Remote mode you will save two power meter
results, one for each fiber. In the saved results, Input
Fiber and Output Fiber refer to the fibers connected to
the main tester’s input and output ports at the end of
the test.
Figure 8-31 describes the power meter screens for SINGLE
TEST and MONITOR modes.