Fluke OF-500-01 OptiFiber, Technical Reference Handbook, Page: 7 / 278

Contents
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Cleaning Connector Ends ....................................................................................... 2-4
Testing Your Reference Test Cords and Launch Fiber ................................................... 2-5
General Test Settings ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Selecting a Test Mode ................................................................................................ 2-5
Selecting a Fiber Type ................................................................................................. 2-5
Viewing Fiber Properties ............................................................................................ 2-6
Selecting a Test Limit .................................................................................................. 2-6
Viewing Test Limits ..................................................................................................... 2-7
If the Test Limit or Fiber Type is Not Valid with the Test ......................................... 2-7
Entering Job Settings .................................................................................................. 2-7
Changing the Index of Refraction ............................................................................. 2-9
Tutorial: Preparing to Save Tests .................................................................................... 2-10
Step 1: Creating a List of Sequential Fiber IDs .......................................................... 2-10
Step 2: Setting Up a Job Folder .................................................................................. 2-11
Step 3: Entering the Operator Name ......................................................................... 2-11
Step 4: Identifying the Cabling Ends ......................................................................... 2-11
Step 5: Setting the Save Warning .............................................................................. 2-11
Tutorial: Running an OTDR Test .................................................................................... 2-13
Required Equipment ................................................................................................... 2-13
Step 1: Selecting Auto OTDR Mode ........................................................................... 2-14
Step 2: Selecting a Fiber Type and Test Limit ............................................................ 2-14
Step 3: Selecting a Wavelength ................................................................................. 2-14
Step 4: Testing in the First Direction ......................................................................... 2-14
Step 5: Viewing the Results ........................................................................................ 2-16
Step 6: Saving Results from the First Direction ......................................................... 2-16
Step 7: Testing in the Second Direction .................................................................... 2-16
Step 8: Saving Results from the Second Direction .................................................... 2-16
Tutorial: Running a Loss/Length Test ............................................................................. 2-17