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To place the plunger in the correct position

Remove the plunger cover.

1. 

Make sure the plunger is oriented in the correct position. If not, lift the 

2. 

plunger from the two retaining pins. Rotate the plunger as follows:

To test standard fibers

To test BIF fibers

The side labeled “STANDARD” 
is facing out and will be used 
for aligning the tested fiber

The side labeled “BIF” is facing 
out and will be used for aligning 
the tested fiber

Replace the plunger and plunger cover.

3. 

To test fibers

Select the splitter pigtail to be tested.

1. 

Gently insert the fiber being tested into the fiber groove at the top of the 

2. 

OFI-FTTx head.
Pull down and hold the trigger to depress the fiber against the optical 

3. 

assembly.
Once the trigger is completely retracted, the OFI-FTTx will power up and 

4. 

light up the appropriate indicator.

If the fiber is carrying service, the [ONT Active] indicator will 

• 

illuminate showing the presence of service.
If no signal is present, the [Not Detected] indicator will 

• 

light up.

Summary of Contents for AFL OFI-FTT Series

Page 1: ...n or re use The OFI FTTx can help verify FTTx network records and recover splitter pigtails and F2 fibers that are connected at the FDH but in fact are available for new customers Please check our web site at www AFLtele com go Noyes for updates to this Reference Guide and additional application information If you have any questions about your OFI FTTx or if you need technical or sales support ple...

Page 2: ...ures PATENT PENDING ONT Active Not Detected AFL Telecommunications OFI FTTx ACTIVE ONT DETECTOR Plunger cover Optical assembly Fiber groove Battery plate 2 x AA batteries Battery plate Plunger Retaining screw Clamping trigger Fiber groove ...

Page 3: ... Optical Network Terminal ONT on FTTx F2 fibers Illuminates to indicate a low battery condition Testing Fibers Time to complete each test is typically one second The OFI FTTx is compatible with 2mm jacketed SMF 28e 15mm bend radius AFL Bend Insensitive BIF and equivalents NOTE It is important to place the plunger in the correct position Plunger cover Plunger Plunger top view enlarged Retaining pin...

Page 4: ...be used for aligning the tested fiber Replace the plunger and plunger cover 3 To test fibers Select the splitter pigtail to be tested 1 Gently insert the fiber being tested into the fiber groove at the top of the 2 OFI FTTx head Pull down and hold the trigger to depress the fiber against the optical 3 assembly Once the trigger is completely retracted the OFI FTTx will power up and 4 light up the a...

Page 5: ...at has not been contaminated Do not immerse the plunger assembly in alcohol Remove the plunger cover 1 Lift the plunger from the two retaining pins 2 Dampen the wipe with the alcohol and gently clean the exposed prism 3 and optical windows Once completed replace the plunger and plunger cover 4 Repair and Calibration Repair of the Noyes test equipment in the field is NOT recommended Calibration is ...

Page 6: ...N 0 9 dB GPON EPON User interface Audio indicator and four red LEDs Power 2 x AA batteries Battery Life 800 tests typical Operating Temperature 10 to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 to 50 C Dimensions H x W x D 22 x 3 8 x 3 2 cm 8 5 x 1 5 x 1 25 in Weight 0 23 kg 0 5 lbs Maximum values are typical and depend on fiber type and jacket material 2007 2009 AFL Telecommunications all rights reserved OFI5 10...

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