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Getting Started Testing Fiber
Testing Your Reference Test Cords and Launch Fiber
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Testing Your Reference Test Cords and
Launch Fiber
You should test your reference test cords and launch fiber
before each job. Use another set of known-good cords to
set a reference and run an Autotest on each patch cord and
launch fiber. Use Smart Remote mode to test two cords at a
time, or Loopback mode to test one cord.
You should also use a fiber microscope, such as the
FiberInspector video probe, to inspect the reference test
cord and launch fiber connectors for damage at least once a
day.
General Test Settings
The following sections describe settings you will usually
need to make before running a test:
•
Test mode
•
Fiber type
•
Test limit
•
Job settings
You may also want to change the index of refraction if you
do not want to use default values.
Information on settings specific to a particular test is
provided in the chapter for that test. For information on
setting user preferences, see Chapter 1.
To copy settings between testers, see page 12-5.
Selecting a Test Mode
The test mode determines what type of test will run when
you press
T
. The mode is shown in the upper-left
corner of the HOME screen. To change the test mode, press
A
Change Test; then select a test from the menu.
Selecting a Fiber Type
Note
Select a fiber type before selecting a test limit. The
fiber type determines which test limits are
available.
To select a fiber type, press
S
; then select FIBER TYPE
on the Cable tab.The list shows the last 10 fiber types used.
To see additional fibers, press
B
More; then select a FIBER
GROUP.
The selected fiber type determines which test limits are
available, the default index of refraction, and other values
used for testing.