Fluke OF-500-01 OptiFiber, Technical Reference Handbook, Page: 229 / 278

Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance
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Copying Settings Between Testers
You can use LinkWare software to copy settings from one
tester to another or to a memory card for installation on
other testers. See the LinkWare online help for detailed
information.
Copying Settings with LinkWare
1 In the latest version of LinkWare software, select
Utilities > OptiFiber > Read Setups to save a tester’s
settings on the PC.
2 Select Utilities > OptiFiber > Write Setups to download
the settings file (.oset extension) to another tester.
Copying Settings with a Memory Card
1 In the latest version of LinkWare software, select
Utilities > OptiFiber > Read Setups to save a tester’s
settings on the PC.
2 Select Utilities > OptiFiber > Create Setup Restore MMC
to copy the settings file (.oset extension) to a memory
card.
3 Put the memory card in a tester, press F ; then select
Install Software Update. The INSTALL UPDATE screen
shows the setup files on the card:
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Custom Limit Setup: Custom limits and fiber types
•
Mainframe Setup: Settings from the Job and
System tabs.
•
OFTM-xxxx Setup: Settings from Cable, OTDR, and
Loss/Length tabs
4 To exclude a settings file, highlight the file; then press
C Don't Install.
5 Press
D
Start.
Optical Connector Care
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Periodically clean and inspect the tester’s optical
connectors as described on pages 3-2 and 7-4.
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Cover the connectors with the protective caps when no
cable is connected.
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Periodically clean the protective caps with a lint-free
swab or wipe and fiber optic solvent.