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TURBOTEST 500B User’s Guide

Figure 6-5. Reviewing Saved OLTS Test Results.

Reviewing Saved OLTS Test Results

1 Prior to reviewing saved tests, select the [OLTS] test mode, and then [OPEN] the file to be viewed

(refer to sections titled “Selecting Test Mode”, page 7 and “Opening Files”, page 15).

2 Press the [MENU ]key to display the [OLTS MAIN MENU] screen.

3 The [REVIEW RESULTS] option is highlighted by default.

4 Press the [SELECT] soft key to access the [OLTS RESULTS] screen (refer to Figure 6-5).

6 Using either [UP] or [DOWN] arrow key highlight the desired test (fiber) number.

7 You may press the [MORE] soft key to scroll through saved test results.

8 Press the [SELECT] soft key to view the highlight test.

9 When test results are displayed, press either [UP] or [DOWN] arrow key to toggle between

[LOSS] and [AVERAGE LOSS] records.

10 To return to the [OLTS RESULTS] screen, press either [Exit] soft key or [Back] key.

OLTS RESULTS

18FEB02 12: 56P
70

T RPL

1315

1516

1310

1550

SELECT

Press either [Up] or [Down] arrow

key to highlight the desired test.

Highlight bar - Indicates the selected

file.

This line indicates date and

time of the selected saved

test.

Numbers of saved tests

Press to display more tests

Test wavelength:

1310 - 1310 nm,

1490 - 1490 nm

1550 - 1550 nm,

1625 - 1625 nm,

1315 - 1310/1550 nm,

1415 - 1490/1550 nm,

1516 - 1550/1625 nm,

TRPL - TRIPLE

Press to view the selected

test results

Summary of Contents for AFL Telecommunications NOYES TURBOTEST 500B

Page 1: ...TURBOTEST 500B Insertion Loss and Return Loss Test Set User s Guide Noyes TurboTest 500B Specs Provided by www AAATesters com ...

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Page 3: ...mmunications all rights reserved T50B 00 1000 Revision F 2009 08 04 Specifications are subject to change without notice For software version 4 1 or higher TURBOTEST 500B Insertion Loss and Return Loss Test Set User s Guide ...

Page 4: ...Unauthorized repair or modification Misuse negligence or accident CE Information These instruments have been designed and tested to comply with the relevant sections of any applicable specifications including full compliance with all essential requirements of all applicable EU Directives Returning Equipment To return equipment please contact Noyes to obtain additional information and a Service Req...

Page 5: ...New File and Setting Test Identification Parameters 9 Changing the Default Filename 9 Setting the START FIBER Parameter 10 Setting the LOCATION Parameter 11 Setting the TECHNICIAN Parameter 12 Setting the JOB Parameter 13 Adding Notes 14 Opening Saved Files 15 Editing Test Identification Parameters 15 Deleting Files 15 Viewing Statistics 17 Other Functions Menu 18 Other Functions Menu Configuratio...

Page 6: ...ferences 33 ORL Return Loss Reference 34 Step I 14 6 dB Referencing setting the upper ORL limit 34 Step II Mandrel Wrap Referencing setting the lower ORL limit 35 Performing a Connector Test 36 Performing a Link Test 37 Reviewing Saved ORL Test Results 38 Auto Retest 39 Section 6 OLTS Mode Measuring Insertion Loss Screens and Menus 40 Setting References 41 OLTS Insertion Loss Reference 42 SELF Ref...

Page 7: ... Section 11 Specifications TURBOTEST 500B specifications 67 RS 232 Pin Designations 68 Appendix A Return Loss of Fiber Link with Open End vs Terminated End 69 List of Figures Figure 2 1 TURBOTEST 500B Ports 4 Figure 2 2 The TURBOTEST 500B Front Panel 5 Figure 3 1 Main Menu Configuration 6 Figure 3 2 File Menu Configuration 8 Figure 3 3 Other Functions Menu Configuration 18 Figure 3 4 Laser Adjustm...

Page 8: ...ing 43 Figure 6 4 Link Test Setup 44 Figure 6 5 Reviewing Saved OLTS Test Results 46 Figure 7 1 OPM Reference Setup 48 Figure 7 2 TURBOTEST 500B Reference Setup 50 Figure 7 3 Link Test Setup 51 Figure 8 1 OPM Mode Screens and Menus 53 Figure 8 2 The OPM Test Mode Screen 54 Figure 8 3 Reviewing Saved Test Results 55 Figure 8 4 OPM Auto Retest 56 Figure 8 5 Fiber Identification Setup 57 Figure 9 1 T...

Page 9: ...power cord or expose it to heat Never touch the AC adapter while your hands are wet Should the power cord become seriously damaged internal wiring exposed or shorted contact the manufacturer to request servicing CAUTION To avoid serious eye injury never look directly into the optical outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers Always assume that optical outp...

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Page 11: ...ce Contacting Noyes Customer Service You may call Noyes Customer Service between 8 a m and 5 p m United States Eastern Time as follows Tel 800 321 5298 North America 603 528 7780 Fax 603 528 2025 E mail NoyesTechSupport AFLtele com Unpacking and Inspection This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures Examine the equipment for damage that may have occurr...

Page 12: ... Stored test results can be transferred to a PC for a complete report generation For a complete description of the PC executable software refer to the User s Guide supplied with the software An optional dedicated digital TALK option is available for full time full duplex communication between test operators while testing other fibers in a bundle The TURBOTEST 500B is powered by the internal rechar...

Page 13: ...T cleaning tips and FCC2 cleaning fluid may be combined into FCP1 fiber optic cleaning kits Noyes offers a complete selection of FCP1 cleaning kits for field cleaning The FCP1 Series of kits delivers compact safe easy to use reliable cleaning for all types of fiber optic connector end faces Visit our web at www AFLtele com go Clean for more information For cleaning the TURBOTEST 500B OPM optical p...

Page 14: ...t Allows connection to another TURBOTEST 500B or a compatible talk set Serial Transfer Cable input Allows connection to a PC for file transfer Power port DC power input 18 V 2 2 A maximum This is the interface for the AC power adapter OPM optical input Adapter Cap mount Accepts Noyes thread on adapter caps Adapter cap The OPM port must be equipped with an adapter cap Caps for different connector s...

Page 15: ...ss and hold to turn the instrument on or off Back key Press to return to the previous screen Press and hold to return to the top level test screen Menu key Press to access the MAIN MENU screen for the current test mode Talk Active indicator When ON indicates that Talk laser is active Backlight key Press to turn the display backlight ON or OFF Soft keys The label shown on the display above the key ...

Page 16: ...ake the file current Delete File Delete saved files Transfer to PC Download files to a PC Statistics Total number of saved files Files per each test mode of available memory Test Mode Activate the desired test mode Section 3 Common Functions Main Menu Configuration When the TURBOTEST 500B is powered on the working screen TEST screen of the currently selected test mode is always displayed The MAIN ...

Page 17: ...n this mode When the OLTS mode is enabled one TURBOTEST 500B unit auto links to second TURBOTEST 500B unit REMOTE mode forces the TURBOTEST 500B unit into the Smart Remote mode OPM mode performs optical power measurements ORL mode performs optical return loss measurements To Select a Test Mode 1 From the MAIN MENU screen use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the TEST MODE option 2 Press the...

Page 18: ...light the FILE option Press the SELECT soft key to display the FILE MENU screen File Menu Configuration The diagram below illustrates the FILE MENU structure FILE MENU of the Current Test Mode New Create new file and add test identification information as follows filename tested fiber numbers test location technician and company information and add notes Open Make the selected file current Delete ...

Page 19: ...est identification parameter Changing the Default Filename By default the TURBOTEST 500B creates the filename labeled CABLE01 This default filename may be changed if needed A Filename may consist of up to 10 characters To change the default filename perform the following steps 1 From the EDIT FILE HEADER screen use either Up or Down arrow key to highlight the line labeled CBL 2 Press the SELECT so...

Page 20: ...ready exist you will be prompted to confirm overwriting Choose YES to confirm or NO to cancel overwriting Setting the START FIBER Parameter By default the TURBOTEST 500B sets the start fiber parameter as number 1 This parameter may be changed if needed To set the START FIBER parameter perform the following steps 1 From the EDIT FILE HEADER screen use either Up or Down arrow key to highlight the li...

Page 21: ...meter To set the LOCATION parameter perform the following steps 1 From the EDIT FILE HEADER screen use either Up or Down arrow key to highlight the line labeled LOC 2 Press the SELECT soft key to display the LOCATION screen The display appears as follows LOCATION XXXXXXXXXXXX Table of alphanumeric characters BACK BACKSPACE OK CANCEL SEL Editable text field Table of alphanumeric characters 3 Press ...

Page 22: ... appears as follows TECHNICIAN XXXXXXXXXXXX Table of alphanumeric characters BACK BACKSPACE OK CANCEL SEL Editable text field Table of alphanumeric characters 3 Press the BACK key multiple times to clear the editable text field if needed 4 Use either Up or Down arrow key to highlight the desired character from the displayed table of alphanumeric characters 5 Press the SEL soft key to enter the hig...

Page 23: ...f needed 4 Use either Up or Down arrow key to highlight the desired character from the displayed table of alphanumeric characters 5 Press the SEL soft key to enter the highlighted character in the filename field 6 Repeat steps 4 5 to enter up to 12 characters 7 When you finish entering characters press the OK soft key to return to the EDIT FILE HEADER screen 8 You may continue setting other test i...

Page 24: ...characters 5 Press the SEL soft key to enter the highlighted character in the filename field 6 Repeat steps 4 5 to enter up to 28 characters 7 When you finish entering characters press the OK soft key to return to the EDIT FILE HEADER screen 8 You may continue setting other test identification parameters by selecting the desired parameter refer to the corresponding section for details 9 Or you may...

Page 25: ...ion parameters Editing Test Identification Parameters Once a new file is created and test identification parameters are set they may be edited at any time Editing is done in the EDIT FILE HEADER screen For details refer to sections titled as follows Section Name Page Number Changing the Default Filename 9 Setting the START FIBER Parameter 10 Setting the LOCATION Parameter 11 Setting the TECHNICIAN...

Page 26: ... on your PC 3 Open the installed PC Software From the Software Instrument menu select TURBOTEST 500B From the Software Settings menu select the appropriate COM Port In the header fields enter the information that you want to appear on the files transferred from the TURBOTEST 500B instrument From the software File menu select the Receive Stored Report command 4 From the TURBOTEST 500B MAIN MENU scr...

Page 27: ...atistics 1 From the MAIN MENU screen use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the FILE option 2 Press the SELECT soft key to access the FILE MENU screen 3 From the FILE MENU screen use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the STATISTICS option 4 Press the SELECT soft key to display the STATISTICS screen 5 Press the PAGE soft key to toggle between the STATISTICS screen 1 and screen 2 6 Pres...

Page 28: ... soft key to display the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Other Functions Menu Configuration The diagram below illustrates the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu structure Figure 3 3 Other Functions Menu Configuration Power Adjust Turn laser On or Off generate tone OPM mode only Coarse Fine laser adjustment Limits Set OLTS and ORL PASS FAIL limits MAIN MENU of the Current Test Mode Other Functions General Setup Version D...

Page 29: ... the OPM test mode then press the MENU key to display the OPM MAIN MENU screen 2 Use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the OTHER FUNCTIONS option 3 Press the SELECT soft key to access the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 4 The POWER ADJUST option is highlighted by default 5 Press the SELECT soft key to display the adjustment sub screen 6 Attach the APC connector on the reference cable to the Test Por...

Page 30: ...ress the BACK key to return to the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen Setting Limits 1 From the MAIN MENU screen use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the OTHER FUNCTIONS option 2 Press the SELECT soft key to access the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 3 Use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the LIMITS option 4 Press the SELECT soft key to display the LIMITS screen 5 Choose either OLTS LIMITS or ORL LIMIT...

Page 31: ...CK key to deactivate the CONTRAST option and save settings Setting Time and Date 1 From the GENERAL SETUP screen use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the TIME DATE option 2 Press the SELECT soft key to access the TIME DATE screen 3 Press the and arrow soft keys to select the parameter to be changed 4 Use either UP or DOWN arrow key to increase or decrease the value 5 Press the BACK key to ...

Page 32: ...SELECT TURBO REVIEW TEST RESULTS ARE DISPLAYED EXIT RETEST TURBO TRIPLE nm 1310 15 2 1625 15 5 dB 1550 15 4 CONNECT 14 6 REF CABLE λ SET TURBO TRIPLE nm REFERENCE IS OVER 1 DAY OLD SET REFERENCE IS RECOMMENDED LATER NOW COMMON SITE REF READY λ START UNWRAP VERIFIED WRAP VERIFIED REFERENCE SET REFERENCE SET TEST WAVES A Z Z A X 1310 X X 1550 X X 1625 X A Z SELECT TURBO REFERENCE SELF MUTUAL SELECT ...

Page 33: ... is common for all TURBO and OLTS mode test screens or sub screen where the wavelengths selection option is available To select a wavelength perform the following steps 1 Press the λ to access the TEST WAVES screen The display will read as follows TEST WAVES A Z Z A 1310 X X 1550 X X 1625 A Z SELECT Z to A direction of test Available wavelengths A to Z direction of test X indicates that 1625nm dir...

Page 34: ...ferences and use the old reference values Pressing the NOW soft key allows you to access the TURBO REFERENCES screen and select the desired option as follows Insertion Loss WRAP MANDREL Turbo References 14 6 dB REF Self Referencing Mutual Referencing Wrap Mandrel screen Connect 14 6 Ref Cable screen Loop Back to OPM port screen Connect Test Port to Unit Z screen Note You may also access the TURBO ...

Page 35: ... the reference cable to the Test Port 5 Attach the UPC connector on the reference cable to the OPM Port 6 Press the λ to select the desired wavelength to be referenced refer to Section titled Selecting Test Wavelength page 23 7 When the desired wavelengths are selected press the Back key to return to the LOOP BACK TO OPM PORT screen 8 From the LOOP BACK TO OPM PORT screen press the START soft key ...

Page 36: ...e to the Test Port unit Z REMOTE 6 Mate free ends UPC connectors of test cables using the appropriate adapter 7 Press the λ to select the desired wavelength to be referenced refer to Section titled Selecting Test Wavelength page 23 8 When the desired wavelengths are selected press the Back key to return to the CONNECT TEST PORT TO UNIT Z screen 9 From the CONNECT TEST PORT TO UNIT Z screen press t...

Page 37: ...rence cable to the Test Port Use a dust cap for covering UPC connector to prevent ambient light 7 From the CONNECT 14 6 REF CABLE screen press the SET soft key to set the upper ORL limit 8 If the display reads NOT VERIFIED followed by two beeps if the beeper function is enabled clean and inspect connectors and Test port and then repeat step 7 9 If the display reads UNWRAP VERIFIED followed by a be...

Page 38: ...iber link measuring 35 dB has more reflection than a link measuring 45 dB 8 While holding the wrap press the SET soft key to save the reference values 9 If the display reads NOT VERIFIED followed by two beeps unwrap the reference cable clean all fiber optic connectors again and check for fiber breaks and then repeat steps 5 8 10 If the display reads WRAP VERIFIED followed by a beep the reference i...

Page 39: ...ction titled Selecting Test Wavelength page 23 4 When the desired wavelengths are selected press the Back key to return to the TEST screen 5 When the READY label is displayed press the START soft key on the MAIN unit to begin testing The T500B unit A MAIN attempts to establish a data link with the T500B unit Z REMOTE Once linked the units exchange reference information and then measure the followi...

Page 40: ... next available memory location 12 To save test results in a specific memory location perform the following steps Press either UP or DOWN arrow key to select a specific memory location increase or decrease fiber number Press the SAVE soft key to store test results in the selected location Once saved test results can later be retrieved Figure 4 6 Reviewing Test Results TURBO REVIEW 1310 18 5 19 5 d...

Page 41: ... Press the SELECT soft key to view the highlight test 8 When test results are displayed press either UP or DOWN arrow key to toggle between LOSS insertion loss and ORL return loss records 9 To return to the TURBO RESULTS screen press either Exit soft key or Back key Figure 4 7 Reviewing Saved Test Results TURBO RESULTS 18FEB02 12 56P 70 TRPL 69 1315 68 1516 67 1310 66 1550 MORE SELECT Use either U...

Page 42: ...F WRAP MANDREL SELECT ORL TRIPLE nm 1310 15 2 1625 15 5 dB 1550 15 4 WRAP MANDREL λ SET ORL TRIPLE nm 1310 15 2 1625 15 5 dB 1550 15 4 CONNECT 14 6 REF CABLE λ SET ORL TRIPLE nm FILE XX FIBER Y selected location SAVED UNWRAP VERIFIED WRAP VERIFIED Or you may use UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a specific memory location then press SAVE Press SAVE to save test results in the next available memory ...

Page 43: ...tput refer to section titled Common Functions Power Adjustment page 19 If lasers have been adjusted since last referencing references need to be reset Clean all fiber optic connectors and optical ports before performing test procedures described below On entry to the ORL test mode the TURBOTEST 500B unit will determine if the reference hasn t been set for over 24 hours and prompt you to re referen...

Page 44: ...ccess the CONNECT 14 6 REF CABLE screen 3 Press the λ to select the desired wavelength to be referenced 4 Clean the Test port and connectors on the reference cable 5 Attach the APC connector on the reference cable to the Test Port Use a dust cap for covering UPC connector to prevent ambient light 6 From the CONNECT 14 6 REF CABLE screen press the SET soft key to set the upper ORL limit 7 If the di...

Page 45: ...fficient Note The TURBOTEST 500B will accept an ORL reference between 40 and 70 dB When measuring optical return loss the higher the measurement value equals less reflection For example a fiber link measuring 35 dB has more reflection than a link measuring 45 dB 7 While holding the wrap press the SET soft key to save the reference values 8 If the display reads NOT VERIFIED followed by two beeps un...

Page 46: ...EST 500B will automatically measure and display return loss of the connection Note If you do not want to wrap the jumper cable around the mandrel attach a Terminator to the end of the cable to eliminate back reflections 6 Press the SAVE soft key to store test results in the next available memory location 7 If you need to save test results a specific memory location perform the following steps Pres...

Page 47: ...BOTEST 500B will automatically measure and display the return loss measurements for the link under test 4 Press the SAVE soft key to store test results in the next available memory location 5 To save test results in a specific memory location perform the following steps Press either UP or DOWN arrow key to select a specific memory location increase decrease fiber Press the SAVE soft key to store t...

Page 48: ...desired test fiber number You may press the MORE soft key to scroll through saved test results 6 Press the HEADER soft key to change a header display as follows AUTO RETEST TEST WAVELENGTH S DATE and TIME FILE NAME Figure 5 5 Reviewing Saved ORL Test Results ORL RESULTS AUTO RETEST 3 XX YY 2 XX YY 1 XX YY MORE TEST HEADER Header displays labels as follows AUTO RETEST TEST WAVELENGTH DATE TIME ofth...

Page 49: ...he TURBOTEST 500B display will switch from the ORL RESULTS screen to the ORL TEST screen and show the retest results 5 You may press the SAVE soft key to store results into the current memory location and return to the ORL RESULTS screen Or 6 You may press the MENU key to return to the ORL RESULTS screen without saving retest results Figure 5 6 ORL Auto Retest ORL RESULTS AUTO RETEST 3 XX YY 2 XX ...

Page 50: ...ADY λ START OLTS TRIPLE nm LOOP BACK TO OPM PORT λ START OLTS TRIPLE nm VERIFYING 1310 1550 1625 REFERENCE SET REFERENCE SET TEST WAVES A Z Z A X 1310 X X 1550 X X 1625 X A Z SELECT OLTS REVIEW TEST RESULTS ARE DISPL AYED EXIT RETEST OLTS REFERENCE SELF MUTUAL SELECT Z A Z A OLTS TRIPLE nm A Z Z A test in progress To Wavelength screen To Test screen To REFERENCE screen To INS LOSS screen To SELF s...

Page 51: ...rences Setting references is recommended on a daily basis before testing and when changing test jumper s If lasers have been adjusted since last referencing references need to be reset Clean all fiber optic connectors and optical ports before performing test procedures described below On entry to the OLTS test mode the MAIN TURBOTEST 500B unit will determine if the reference hasn t been set for ov...

Page 52: ...ERTION LOSS REFERENCE sub screen 2 Using either UP or DOWN arrow key highlight the SELF option 3 Press the SELECT soft key to access the LOOP BACK TO OPM PORT screen 4 Attach the APC connector on the reference cable to the Test Port 5 Attach the UPC connector on the reference cable to the OPM Port 6 Press the λ to select the desired wavelength to be referenced refer to Section titled Selecting Tes...

Page 53: ...ctors of test cables using the appropriate adapter 7 Press the λ to select the desired wavelength to be referenced refer to Section titled Selecting Test Wavelength page 23 8 When the desired wavelengths are selected press the Back key to return to the CONNECT TEST PORT TO UNIT Z screen 9 From the CONNECT TEST PORT TO UNIT Z screen press the START soft key on the MAIN unit to begin referencing If ...

Page 54: ...cting Test Wavelength page 23 4 When the desired wavelengths are selected press the Back key to return to the TEST screen 5 When the READY label is displayed press the START soft key on the MAIN unit to begin testing The T500B unit A MAIN attempts to establish a data link with the T500B unit Z REMOTE Once linked the units exchange reference information and then measure the following insertion loss...

Page 55: ...e link To Save Test Results MAIN unit only 8 From the TEST COMPLETE screen press the SAVE soft key to store measurements in the next available memory location 9 To save test results in a specific memory location perform the following steps Press either UP or DOWN arrow key to select a specific memory location increase or decrease fiber number Press the SAVE soft key to store test results in the se...

Page 56: ... MORE soft key to scroll through saved test results 8 Press the SELECT soft key to view the highlight test 9 When test results are displayed press either UP or DOWN arrow key to toggle between LOSS and AVERAGE LOSS records 10 To return to the OLTS RESULTS screen press either Exit soft key or Back key OLTS RESULTS 18FEB02 12 56P 70 TRPL 69 1315 68 1516 67 1310 66 1550 MORE SELECT Press either Up or...

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Page 58: ...n the TURBOTEST 500B and the Optical Power Meter to perform optical reference setup at a common site The Optical Power Meter in this example is the Noyes OPM 5 Refer to Figure 7 1 for a related Illustration Clean all fiber optic connectors before performing test procedures described below Do the following to the TURBOTEST 500B 1 Enable the OPM test mode then press the MENU key to display the OPM M...

Page 59: ...e to the adapter cap see Figure 7 1 13 Attach the other end of the reference cable to the adapter that is already on the TURBOTEST 500B reference cable 14 Press and hold the REF key until the HELD label is displayed The meter automatically zeroes the display and begins measuring direct loss from the TURBOTEST 500B to the Optical Power Meter TURBOTEST 500B Reference Setup Use the following procedur...

Page 60: ...e OPM MAIN MENU screen 9 Use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the REFERENCES option 10 Press the SELECT soft key to access the OPM REFERENCE screen 11 Press the SET REF soft key to display the OPM SET REFERENCE sub screen The reference value will be displayed on the sub screen 12 Press the SET soft key to save the displayed reference value Once completed the unit is now measuring optical l...

Page 61: ...link Place dust caps on the connectors to protect them during the moving process All units may be powered down during this time to conserve battery life 3 Once at the far end power up the Optical Power Meter and Light Source again allowing the laser to stabilize 4 Attach the reference cable on the Optical Light Source to the fiber under test Fiber 1 5 Attach the reference cable on the Optical Powe...

Page 62: ...following steps Presseither UP or DOWN arrowkeytoselectaspecificmemorylocation increase decreasefiber Press the SAVE soft key to store test results in the selected location Once saved test results can later be retrieved refer to the section titled Reviewing Saved TURBO Test Results page 31 Do the following to the Optical Power Meter 12 At the far end the loss of the fiber link Fiber 2 is displayed...

Page 63: ...tion SAVED λ UNITS SAVE OPM 1310 nm SET REFERENCE λ UNITS SET OPM REFERENCE CONNECT SOURCE TO OPM PORT SET REF A A Z OR Reference Set Use UP or DOWN arrow key to select a specific memory location then press the SAVE soft key Press the SAVE soft key to save test results in the next available memory location To access the OPM REFERENCE screen press the MENU key then select REFERENCES and then press ...

Page 64: ... SET soft key to save the displayed value as the new reference The display will return to the OPM TEST screen Measuring Optical Power Use the following procedures to verify the optical power of a transmitter The test results should be within manufacturer specifications 1 Attach the jumper cable leading from the transmitter to the OPM Port 2 Press the λ soft key to select the desired wavelength 3 P...

Page 65: ...n 3 The REVIEW RESULTS option is highlighted by default 4 Press the SELECT soft key to access the OPM RESULTS screen refer to Figure 8 3 5 Using either UP or DOWN arrow key highlight the desired test fiber number You may press the MORE soft key to scroll through saved test results 6 Press the HEADER soft key to change a header display as follows AUTO RETEST FILE NAME DATE and TIME UNITS Figure 8 3...

Page 66: ...ng 4 The TURBOTEST 500B display will switch from the OPM RESULTS screen to the OPM TEST screen and show the retest results 5 You may press the SAVE soft key to store results into the current memory location and return to the OPM RESULTS screen Or 6 You may press the BACK key to return to the OPM RESULTS screen without saving retest results Figure 8 4 OPM Auto Retest OPM RESULTS AUTO RETEST 3 XX YY...

Page 67: ...able to the fiber to be traced 3 From the OPM test screen press the MENU key to access the OPM MAIN MENU screen 4 Use either UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight the OTHER FUNCTIONS option then press the SELECT soft key to access the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen 5 Choose the POWER ADJUST option and then press the SELECT soft key to display the POWER ADJUSTMENT screen 6 Press the λ soft key to select the de...

Page 68: ...ure 9 1 Talk Mode Screens and Menus TALK CONNECT TO VOICE PORT START TALK CALLING TALK CONNECTION LOST RECONNECT NO YES TALK CONNECT TO VOICE PORT OFF START TALK CONNECTED OFF ANSWER TALK CONNECTED VOLUME OFF ANSWER The units will establish a connection and ring Unit 1 Unit 2 ...

Page 69: ...RBOTEST 500B units to setup a communication link on a common spare fiber 1 From the MAIN MENU screen use either UP and DOWN arrow key to highlight the TALK SET option 2 Press the SELECT soft key to enable the TALK mode 3 Attach one end of a jumper cable to the Voice Port and the other to the spare fiber 4 Attach the headset plug to the Headset Port then put the headset on and adjust to fit 5 Press...

Page 70: ...the unit is powered down 8 To allow testing during the conversation press the RETURN soft key or BACK key and then select the desired test mode The TALK option will still be activated and designated by the Talk Active Indicator 9 To make volume adjustments or to return to the TALK mode press the MENU key then choose TALK SET option and then press the SELECT soft key again 10 To disconnect the comm...

Page 71: ...ion 2 If you can t solve the problem on your own contact Noyes for further assistance Be sure to have the following information available before you contact Technical Support Product name and serial number printed on the back of the unit Purchase data Description of the problem including any error messages that were displayed 3 Call the Technical Support Department Phone 800 321 5298 North America...

Page 72: ... recharge the battery 1 Connect the AC power adapter charger to the Power Port 2 The battery will charge whether the TURBOTEST 500B is powered ON or OFF Battery Indicator Lights The two color LED on the side of the TURBOTEST 500B shows the power condition of the internal battery when the unit is plugged into the AC adapter charger The green light indicates that the battery is fully charged The red...

Page 73: ...rt 2 Pull the Removable Cleaning Port directly out away from the mount 3 The ferrule can now be cleaned Perform one of the following If using Noyes Cleaning Supplies Leaning the FCC2 can back 30 press the button on the FCC2 to fill the well Dip the CCTP tip into the well of the FCC2 to dampen the tip with optical cleaning fluid Place the damp tip over the ferrule to be cleaned Rotate the tip clock...

Page 74: ...lly blow out any contaminants from the adapter 5 After cleaning carefully align the key way and replace the Removable Cleaning Port insuring that it snaps into place 6 Once completed the hex head screws can be replaced and tightened Cleaning OPM Port 7 Unscrew the adapter cap from the adapter cap mount 8 Clean the optical port using optical wipes and IPA 9 Using a can of filtered compressed air he...

Page 75: ...Test Print and Software Problems This section describes how to solve problems you may encounter while using the TURBOTEST 500B instrument or PC software Problem Cause Solution The unit beeps twice when attempting to reach a return loss reference value of greater than 40 dB with the reference cable wrapped around the mandrel The reference cable could be dirty or damaged Clean the reference cable co...

Page 76: ...en press SET The unit will display the return loss value within 0 2 dB of 14 6 dB at the selected wavelengths The unit is now referenced to the test cable at the selected wavelength Can t transfer data to a PC Incomplete or improper setup Confirm that the data to be transferred from the TURBOTEST 500B is retrieved from the proper test mode Verify that the PC software is ready to receive that data ...

Page 77: ...9 125μm nominal Standard connector type SC APC FC APC Dimensions without boot H x W x D 195 x 101 x 57 mm 7 67 x 3 97 x 2 25 inch Weight 1 2 kg 2 6 lb Operating temperature 0 to 50 C 90 RH non condensing Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 95 RH Power 4 cell Lithium Ion rechargeable pack or 110 220V AC chargers Battery life w o talk active and backlight ON w o talk active and backlight OFF talk active ...

Page 78: ... User s Guide RS 232 Pin Designations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTR Data Terminal Ready Clear to Send RTS Ready to Send Not Used Transmitted Data Received Data DTR Data Terminal Ready Ground Not Used Shield PC Cable DB 9 Female ...

Page 79: ... 35 2 20 3 11 26 7 32 8 23 1 34 9 21 2 12 87 8 32 6 24 2 34 7 22 1 14 48 9 32 5 25 3 34 5 23 0 16 09 10 32 4 26 3 34 4 23 9 24 14 15 32 3 30 0 34 0 27 9 32 18 20 32 2 31 6 33 9 30 9 40 23 25 32 2 32 1 33 9 32 7 48 27 30 32 2 32 2 33 9 33 4 56 32 35 32 2 32 2 33 9 33 7 64 36 40 32 2 32 2 33 9 33 8 Return loss of fiber span with open end vs terminated end 1310 nm Terminated End 1310 nm Open End 1550...

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