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OTDR

Introducing the IDEAL OTDR

The IDEAL OTDR is a compact handheld OTDR optimized for access/FTTx
network testing. The unit can be equipped with optional power meter,
visual fault locator (VFL), and fiber inspection probe.

Main Features

Test can be started by pressing a single key

Possible to test with acquisition duration as short as 5 seconds

One or two OTDR ports (singlemode, multimode, or filtered
wavelength)

Screen optimized for outdoor use

USB ports (host and client)

AC adapter/charger connector

Battery charge

status LEDs (one per battery)

RJ-45 connector

Shoulder strap eyelet

Stand

Display

Keypad

Summary of Contents for OTDR

Page 1: ...IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC TECHNICAL MANUAL IDEAL OTDR Form number 33 960 Series Revision September 12 2008 ...

Page 2: ...infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of IDEAL IDEAL s Commerce And Government Entities CAGE code under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO is 0L8C3 The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice Trademarks IDEAL s trademarks have bee...

Page 3: ...Unit On and Off 11 Using Menus and Keypad 13 4 Customizing Your OTDR 15 Selecting the Distance Units 15 Selecting the Language of Operation 16 Setting the Date and Time 17 Adjusting the Brightness 18 Selecting a Printer 19 Configuring the Power Management Settings 20 5 Setting Up Your OTDR 21 Installing the Universal Interface UI 21 Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers 22 Setting General OTDR Pa...

Page 4: ...s 61 Checking Available Memory 63 Creating Folders 63 Copying Renaming or Deleting Files and Folders 64 Transferring Results to a Computer 66 8 Using Your OTDR as a Light Source 71 Activating Deactivating a Light Source 72 Modulating the Source Signal 73 9 Maintenance 75 Cleaning UI Connectors 76 Recharging Main Batteries 78 Replacing Batteries 79 Recalibrating the Unit 80 Upgrading the IDEAL OTDR...

Page 5: ...L Service Centers Worldwide 96 A Description of Event Types 97 Span Start 97 Span End 97 Continuous Fiber 98 End of Analysis 99 Non Reflective Event 100 Positive Event 101 Launch Level 102 Fiber Section 103 Reflective Event Possible Echo 104 Echo 105 Merged Reflective Event 106 Reflective Event 108 Index 109 ...

Page 6: ... verification tests are systematically performed on most IDEAL equipment Information Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European Union The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity requirements for laboratory measurement and control equipment This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union Directive and Standards ...

Page 7: ...stics of Information Technology Equipment EN 60825 1 1994 A2 2001 Safety of laser products Part 1 Equipment classifications requirements and user s guide EN 61326 1997 A3 2003 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EMC Requirements following the provisions of the following European Community Directives 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and 72 23 EEC Low Voltage Safe...

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Page 9: ...fiber inspection probe Main Features Test can be started by pressing a single key Possible to test with acquisition duration as short as 5 seconds One or two OTDR ports singlemode multimode or filtered wavelength Screen optimized for outdoor use USB ports host and client AC adapter charger connector Battery charge status LEDs one per battery RJ 45 connector Shoulder strap eyelet Stand Display Keyp...

Page 10: ...dels only Singlemode OTDR port for in service testing OR Multimode OTDR port Power meter detector port optional Visual fault locator port and soft cap optional Singlemode OTDR port Infrared port for printer USB host port for data transfer using memory drive Inspection probe connector USB client port for data transfer via ActiveSync ...

Page 11: ...er test utilities Visual fault locator to inspect or identify fibers optional Video fiber inspection probe optional Power meter optional Safety label and serial number under the stand Battery compartment two rechargeable batteries Quick reference labels ...

Page 12: ...klight or unit shutdown Multilingual graphical user interface Comprehensive online help available from each function and Quick Reference labels affixed to back of unit Data post processing You can install the OTDR Viewer software provided on the installation CD on a computer to view and analyze OTDR traces You can access more features such as customized printout batch printing conversion of traces...

Page 13: ...patible car outlet adapter available upon request Two lithium ion rechargeable batteries automatically take over if you disconnect the AC adapter charger Battery recharge is automatic when the AC adapter charger is connected Typical Applications You can use the OTDR for several applications such as Short link testing Service activation Fault finder Troubleshooting dark and live fibers ...

Page 14: ...lts An OTDR then detects and analyzes the backscattered signals The signal strength is measured for specific intervals of time and is used to characterize events The OTDR calculates distances as follows where c speed of light in a vacuum 2 998 x 108 m s t time delay from the launch of the pulse to the reception of the pulse n index of refraction of the fiber under test as specified by the manufact...

Page 15: ...ackscattering Fresnel reflections occur when the light traveling down the fiber encounters abrupt changes in material density that may occur at connections or breaks where an air gap exists A very large quantity of light is reflected as compared with the Rayleigh scattering The strength of the reflection depends on the degree of change in the index of refraction When the full trace is displayed ea...

Page 16: ... unless you understand and meet the required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in component damage Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required...

Page 17: ...n but it may be hazardous if you use optics within a diverging or collimated beam Do not view directly with optical instruments WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times WARNING Use of controls adjustments and procedures for operation and maintenance other than those specified...

Page 18: ...mful in direct intrabeam viewing The following label s indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source Electrical Safety Information The AC adapter charger provided with this unit 14 4 W 9 V is specifically designed to work with your IDEAL OTDR WARNING Use the AC adapter charger indoors only Any other AC adapter charger or power source for example car outlet must output at least 12 W Affixed ...

Page 19: ...mal conditions When the unit is turned off it keeps the following parameters in its internal memory Test parameters User defined thresholds Regional LCD and energy saving settings Saved test results IMPORTANT If you remove batteries and the AC adapter charger is disconnected the unit will turn off without saving the above elements ...

Page 20: ...estart routine the next time you use it You should perform a shutdown if you do not intend to use your unit for a week or more To turn the unit on Press Pwr The unit initializes for a few seconds and displays the OTDR Parameters pane To enter the suspend mode Hold down the Pwr key for about two seconds Release the key as soon as you hear a beep To perform a shutdown Hold down the Pwr key for about...

Page 21: ...ture and press Select Trace name OTDR status active not active Battery status and AC adapter charger status Utility name OTDR File Manager etc Status Bar To activate the function displayed directly above To move around select items and change parameters To start or stop an acquisition To access the main menu To access help about current function To adjust brightness four levels To turn unit on off...

Page 22: ...To access and modify on screen parameters 1 Use the arrows to select an on screen item list check box etc 2 Press Select to activate or open it To enter text or numbers with an on screen keyboard Use the left right function arrows on each side of the F1 F2 keys to move the cursor in the text Use the up down and left right arrows to select a character and then press Select to add it Press OK F1 key...

Page 23: ... dBs per kilometer To select distance units 1 Press Menu select Setup Unit and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Regional Settings and then press F2 to display the pane 3 Press Select to open the Distance unit list 4 With the current distance unit highlighted use the up down arrows to select the desired unit and then press Select to activate it ...

Page 24: ...4 Values are kept in memory when you turn the unit off To select a new interface language 1 Press Menu select Setup Unit and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Regional Settings and then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the up down arrows to select the Language list and then press Select to open it 4 With the current language highlighted use the up down arrows to ...

Page 25: ...display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the arrows to select any of the date or time settings and then press Select to display the on screen keyboard for details about using keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 4 Enter the new value and press OK F1 F2 key To modify the time zone 1 Press Menu select Setup Unit and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Regional Set...

Page 26: ...n the unit off To adjust the display brightness Press the key repeatedly to switch between brightness levels 0 3 6 9 OR 1 Press Menu select Setup Unit and then press Select 2 If necessary use the left right function arrows until you see General and then display the pane F1 F2 key By default the Brightness slider is selected 3 Use the left right arrows to adjust the brightness level ...

Page 27: ...rint other type of reports you must transfer the desired files on a computer on which OTDR Viewer is installed To select a printer 1 Press Menu select Setup Unit and then press Select 2 If necessary use the left right function arrows until you see General and then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the up down arrows to select the Printer list and then press Select to open it 4 With the current prin...

Page 28: ... When the backlight is dimmed the unit operation is not interrupted Press any key to return to normal operation To configure the power management settings 1 Press Menu select Setup Unit and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Power and then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the up down arrows to go to the Turn off backlight or Turn off unit section 4 Use the up down...

Page 29: ...ng To install a UI connector adapter onto the UI baseplate 1 Hold the UI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards 2 Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly 3 Align keys and insert the connector adapter into the baseplate 4 While pushing firmly turn the connector adapter clockwise on the baseplate to lock it in place 2 3 4 ...

Page 30: ...lace thus ensuring adequate contact If your connector features a screwsleeve tighten the connector enough to firmly maintain the fiber in place Do not overtighten as this will damage the fiber and the port Note If your fiber optic cable is not properly aligned and or connected you will notice heavy loss and reflection IMPORTANT To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings Always clean f...

Page 31: ...e or disable the selection of a reference trace A reference trace is used to compare fibers of a same cable monitor fiber deterioration or compare fibers before and after installation This trace appears in red on the graph Summary pane available only with the optional FTTx software package By default the Summary pane is automatically displayed as soon as an acquisition is complete You can disable ...

Page 32: ...eral pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the up down arrows to highlight the desired item and then press Select to select it You can press Select one more time to clear the boxes To revert to the factory default settings 1 Press Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 From the General pane use the arrows to select Default and then press Select to confirm ...

Page 33: ...efraction IOR also known as group index is used to convert time of flight to distance Having the proper IOR is crucial for all OTDR measurements associated with distance event position attenuation total length etc IOR is provided by the cable or fiber manufacturer The Rayleigh backscatter value represents the amount of backscatter in a particular fiber The backscatter is used in the calculation of...

Page 34: ... Press Select to confirm your choice 5 Use the arrows to select any of the settings and then press Select to display the on screen keyboard for details about using keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 6 Enter the new value and press OK F1 F2 key As you enter the value the application indicates the minimum or maximum value allowed IMPORTANT Do not change the default backscatter parameter...

Page 35: ...ess Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 Display the Acquisition pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the up down arrows to highlight First connector check and then press Select to select it You can press Select one more time to clear the box Reverting to Factory Default Acquisition Settings You can revert to factory settings at any time The IOR group index backscatter and helix factor will be reset and...

Page 36: ...account when determining the status pass fail of connector loss and reflectance The span start becomes event 1 and its distance reference becomes 0 Events excluded from the fiber span are shaded in the event table and do not appear in the trace display The cumulative loss is calculated for the defined fiber span only To optimize event detection you can set the following detection thresholds Splice...

Page 37: ...lect to display the on screen keyboard for details about using keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 4 Enter the new value and press OK F1 F2 key As you enter the value the application indicates the minimum or maximum value allowed To revert to the factory default settings 1 Press Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 From the Acquisition pane use the arrows to select Default an...

Page 38: ...gth Each time a measurement exceeds a threshold the result appears in white on a red background in the Summary pane preceded by the word FAIL also in red Values appearing in the event table will also be displayed in white on a red background To set pass fail thresholds 1 Press Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Pass Fail Thresholds and t...

Page 39: ...ct to display the on screen keyboard for details about keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 7 Set the threshold As you enter the value the application indicates the minimum or maximum value allowed 8 Press OK F1 F2 key to hide the keyboard To revert to the factory default settings 1 Press Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 From the Pass Fail Thresholds pane use the arrows to...

Page 40: ...at the corresponding location but for a greater wavelength for example 1550 nm The unit will identify a macrobend when comparing two loss values if Of the two loss values the greater loss occurred at the greater wavelength AND The difference between the two loss values exceeds the defined delta loss value The default delta loss value is 0 5 dB which is suitable for most fibers but you can modify i...

Page 41: ... macrobends 4 Press Select to open the Wavelengths list 5 Use the up down arrows to select the desired wavelengths Press Select to confirm your choice 6 Use the arrows to highlight the Delta dB value and then press Select to display the on screen keyboard for details about keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 7 Set the delta loss difference value As you enter the value the application i...

Page 42: ... will create one trace file per wavelength for example TRACE001_1310 sor and TRACE001_1550 sor if you selected both 1310 nm and 1550 nm for your test The native format contains all wavelengths in a single trace file To set the autonaming scheme 1 Press Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Storage and then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use t...

Page 43: ...ault file format and then press Select to open the list 4 Use the up down arrows to select the desired format and then press Select to confirm To revert to the factory default for file format and autonaming scheme 1 Press Menu select Setup OTDR and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Storage and then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use the up down arrows to select Def...

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Page 45: ...trol over all test parameters Real time enables to view sudden changes in the fiber link In this mode trace is refreshed instead of averaged You can start a test from any pane by pressing the Auto Test key The unit will use the current parameters You can stop a test by pressing the Auto Test key one more time Your unit may be equipped with two OTDR ports OTDR SM port singlemode port to perform con...

Page 46: ...reset the fiber settings later If you intend to test at multimode wavelengths carefully read Launch Conditions for Multimode Measurements on page 49 To acquire traces in Auto mode 1 Clean the connectors properly see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22 2 Connect a launch fiber between the device under test and the OTDR port If necessary set the launch fiber length see Setting Analysis...

Page 47: ... Select to confirm 6 Select test wavelengths as follows 6a If your unit supports singlemode and multimode wavelengths under Wavelength from the list select the desired fiber type for C fiber select 50 μm and for D fiber select 62 5 μm 6b Use the arrows to select the desired wavelengths and press Select to confirm each selection 7 Select duration of the acquisition as follows 7a Use the arrows to s...

Page 48: ...acquisition select No OR If you want the unit to always use the same parameters select Yes 8c Press Select to confirm Note Even if you configured the unit to keep the parameters it is possible to reset the fiber settings by selecting No and then starting an acquisition If desired you can set back the option to Yes to use the new settings for the next acquisitions 9 Press Auto Test to start the acq...

Page 49: ...d Launch Conditions for Multimode Measurements on page 49 To acquire traces in Fault finder mode 1 Clean the connectors properly see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22 2 Connect a launch fiber between the device under test and the OTDR port If necessary set the launch fiber length see Setting Analysis Parameters on page 28 If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports ensure that you...

Page 50: ...arrows to select the OTDR mode list and then press Select to open it 5b Use the up down arrows to select Fault finder and then press Select to confirm 6 If your unit supports singlemode and multimode wavelengths under Wavelength from the list select the desired fiber type for C fiber select 50 μm and for D fiber select 62 5 μm 7 Press Auto Test to start the acquisition You can stop the acquisition...

Page 51: ...2 Connect a launch fiber between the device under test and the OTDR port If necessary set the launch fiber length see Setting Analysis Parameters on page 28 3 Press Menu select OTDR and then press Select 4 Use the left right function arrows until you see Parameters and then display the pane F1 F2 key If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate ...

Page 52: ...llows 6a If your unit supports singlemode and multimode wavelengths under Wavelength from the list select the desired fiber type for C fiber select 50 μm and for D fiber select 62 5 μm 6b Use the arrows to select the desired wavelengths Press Select to confirm each selection 7 Select range as follows 7a Use the arrows to select the Range list and then press Select to open the list 7b Use the up do...

Page 53: ...e desired pulse and then press Select 9 Select duration of the acquisition as follows 9a Use the arrows to select the Duration list and then press Select to open the list 9b Use the up down arrows to select the desired duration for the acquisition and then press Select to confirm 10 Press Auto Test to start the acquisition You can stop the acquisition at any time by pressing Auto Test once again ...

Page 54: ... a launch fiber between the device under test and the OTDR port If necessary set the launch fiber length see Setting Analysis Parameters on page 28 3 Press Menu select OTDR and then press Select 4 Use the left right function arrows until you see Parameters and display the pane F1 F2 key If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate port OTDR SM O...

Page 55: ... desired fiber type for C fiber select 50 μm and for D fiber select 62 5 μm 6b Use the arrows to select the desired wavelength Press Select to select it 7 Select range as follows 7a Use the arrows to select the Range list and then press Select to open the list 7b Use the up down arrows to select the desired distance range and then press Select to confirm 8 Select pulse as follows 8a Use the arrows...

Page 56: ... To deactivate the Real time mode If you only want to stop monitoring press Auto Test once again OR If you are ready to start a test proceed as follows 1 Press Exit to exit the Trace pane 2 In the displayed panel open the OTDR mode list and then select Manual ...

Page 57: ...ight source A single light source cannot be conditioned for both 50 μm 50 MMF and 62 5 μm 62 5 MMF fibers at the same time A source conditioned for 50 MMF testing will be under filled for 62 5 MMF testing A source conditioned for 62 5 MMF will be overfilled for 50 MMF testing TIA EIA 455 34A FOTP34 Method A2 is providing a target launch condition that is obtained when using an overfilled source fo...

Page 58: ...drel tool with a diameter of 25 mm For fibers without jacket use a mandrel tool with a diameter of 22 mm Nominal launch conditions are overfilled Loss measurements can be slightly pessimistic higher loss when compared to loss measurements done with a 50 MMF source compliant to FOTP34 Method A2 62 5 μm No mode filter required Loss measurements similar to those obtained with a power meter and a sour...

Page 59: ...displayed once the test is complete if you selected the corresponding feature see Setting General OTDR Parameters on page 23 You can also select Summary F1 F2 keys Tested wavelengths Pass Fail status of fiber under test Length of fiber under test Information on detected macrobends You can select an item with the up down arrows and press Select to switch to Trace pane ...

Page 60: ...F2 keys to display the pane Values appearing in white on a red background exceed the defined thresholds Wavelength of the displayed trace Use left right arrows to switch between the different wavelengths You can select an item with up down arrows and press Enter to switch to Trace pane Event type see Description of Event Types on page 97 ...

Page 61: ...ed background when they exceed the defined thresholds Events use up down arrows to view them in turn Reflectance value Distance between span start and markers A and B Loss difference between markers A and B Wavelength of the displayed trace Relative power at markers A and B use left right arrows to move markers Distance between markers A and B Loss value ...

Page 62: ...job ID customer and comments If you add or delete information from the Trace Info pane the common information will be modified for all wavelengths However the specific information will be modified for the current wavelength only You will have to add or delete the information manually for other wavelengths After entering the required data you may save the contents common and generic information as ...

Page 63: ... F2 key 3 Use the arrows to select the item to modify Modifiable items are followed by a keyboard icon 4 Press Select to display the on screen keyboard for details about using keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 5 Set the name value then press OK F1 F2 key to hide the keyboard 6 If you want to save the contents as a template select Save as Template To clear all the information from the...

Page 64: ...Press Menu select OTDR and then press Select 2 Use the left right function arrows until you see Trace and then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 Use Next Marker F1 F2 key to select the marker to move 4 Use the left and right arrows to move the marker along the trace If a marker is moved too close to another both will move together to ensure a minimum distance between them 5 When you have finished use t...

Page 65: ...turn to the original graph scale Note If you want the application to automatically zoom on the defined fiber span see Setting General OTDR Parameters on page 23 Note If you do not see the zoom controls on your unit they are probably hidden see Setting General OTDR Parameters on page 23 To automatically zoom in on the selected event 1 Press Menu select OTDR and then press Select 2 Use the left righ...

Page 66: ...g glass icon to the area where you want to adjust the zoom 5 Select the zoom parameters Press Zoom Mode F1 F2 key as many times as needed to select the desired type of zoom Press Zoom F1 F2 key to switch from zoom in to zoom out mode and vice versa 6 Press Select as many times as needed 7 When you have finished Use the left right function arrows until you see Exit then close the pane F1 F2 key OR ...

Page 67: ...OTDR setup the application will zoom in between span start and span end Printing Test Results With a Printek 2 printer you can print results directly from the IDEAL OTDR Note You cannot print ping or trace route test results from the IDEAL OTDR The unit communicates with the printer through its infrared port To print test results 1 Select the printer see Selecting a Printer on page 19 2 Once a tra...

Page 68: ...see Open then display the pane F1 F2 key 3 If you enabled the reference trace feature see Setting General OTDR Parameters on page 23 use the up down arrows to select the selection button corresponding to the desired trace Press Select to view the browser Note If desired press New Folder to create folders for more information see Creating Folders on page 63 4 Use the up down arrows to navigate in t...

Page 69: ... on storage settings see Setting Storage Parameters on page 34 Image files By default images are saved in jpg format but you can configure your unit to save them in bmp format For more information on storage settings see Setting Storage Parameters for Images on page 93 Ping files For information on storage settings see Setting Storage Parameters for Ping Tests on page 98 Trace route files For more...

Page 70: ...y the storage location proceed as follows 3a Press the up arrow to access the file list 3b Use the up down arrows to highlight the desired folder 3c Press Select to transfer the new path to the box at the bottom of the screen 4 If you want to modify the file name press Select to display the on screen keyboard for details about using keyboards see Using Menus and Keypad on page 13 5 Enter the new n...

Page 71: ...eating Folders For easier data management you can create folders from several panes in the application If you prefer you can copy folders instead see Copying Renaming or Deleting Files and Folders on page 64 To create folders 1 From the current window select the location where you want to create a folder as follows 1a Find the folder or disk Use the up down arrows to navigate in the list and the r...

Page 72: ... using the up down arrows to navigate in the list and the right arrow to open a folder 2b Highlight the desired file or folder and press Select to select it 3 Select Copy To F1 F2 key Note If the Copy To feature is not available it is probably because the item is not selected Press Enter to select it 4 Paste the file or folder as follows 4a Find the destination folder using the up down arrows to n...

Page 73: ...feature is not available it is probably because the item is selected Simply press Enter to cancel the selection 4 Enter the new name and press OK F1 F2 key To delete files 1 Press Menu select File Manager Info File Manager and press Select 2 Select the file or folder as follows 2a Find the file or folder uing the up down arrows to navigate in the list and the right arrow to open a folder 2b Highli...

Page 74: ...ransfer data from a storage device or from a computer to your OTDR Your OTDR is equipped with two types of USB ports USB host port type A connector to connect USB memory drives USB secondary port type B connector to transfer data directly between your OTDR and a computer using a USB cable IMPORTANT To avoid any problems and prevent malfunctioning use only the USB drives approved by IDEAL ...

Page 75: ...enu select File Manager Info File Manager and then press Select The list of drives and folders should include the memory drive Removable Disk You can now manage your files and folders as you wish Note You can connect a memory drive even while File Manager is open 3 When you have finished remove the card or the memory drive IMPORTANT Transferred files are not automatically deleted from your unit ...

Page 76: ...rovided USB cable to the computer type A connector and your unit type B connector Note The computer and your unit do not need to be off when you connect the cable IMPORTANT You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on the computer you want to use with your OTDR Otherwise you will not be able to transfer data Before connecting your unit to a computer you must install the required software on the comput...

Page 77: ...ctiveSync icon then select Explore to access the files and folders stored on your OTDR OR On the computer desktop double click My Computer Double click Mobile Device to access the files and folders stored on your unit You can now manage your files and folders as you wish 4 When you have finished close the Mobile Device window and disconnect the USB cable ...

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Page 79: ...emperature range but about 3 dB lower than maximum or modulated 270 Hz 1 kHz or 2 kHz 270 Hz blink 1 kHz blink or 2 kHz blink Note When you switch wavelengths the modulation remains the same WARNING When a source is active its port emits invisible laser radiation Avoid exposure and do not stare directly into the beam Ensure that any unused port is properly protected with a cap ...

Page 80: ...ct the fiber under test to the source port see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22 If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate port depending on the wavelength you intend to use 2 Press Menu select Source and then press Select 3 Press Wavelength F1 F2 key to activate each available source in turn OR Use the arrows to open the wave...

Page 81: ...itch wavelengths the modulation remains the same Modulation is indicated in the Source pane Available values are Continuous 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 270 Hz blink 1 kHz blink or 2 kHz blink To change the signal modulation 1 Activate the source if you want 2 Press Modulation F1 F2 key to switch between available modulations OR Use the arrows to open the list and select the desired modulation ...

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Page 83: ...om temperature in a clean and dry area Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit turn off the power immediately and let the unit dry completely WARNING Use of controls adjustments and procedures for operation and maintenance other than those specified herein...

Page 84: ... 2 Moisten a 2 5 mm cleaning tip with one drop of isopropyl alcohol alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly 3 Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the UI adapter until it comes out on the other side a slow clockwise rotating movement may help 4 Gently turn the cleaning tip one full turn then continue to turn as you withdraw it IMPORTANT If any damage occurs to internal connectors the module cas...

Page 85: ...ces to ensure that the connector and ferrule are perfectly dry 6d Verify connector surface with a portable fiber optic microscope or video inspection probe 7 Put the UI back onto the instrument push and turn clockwise 8 Throw out cleaning tips and wiping cloths after one use IMPORTANT Isopropyl alcohol may leave residues if used abundantly or left to evaporate about 10 seconds Avoid contact betwee...

Page 86: ...utlet or car outlet using the AC adapter charger The charge cycle will start and end automatically Status LED Battery Charge Status Green Fully charged Red Charging Yellow Error IMPORTANT Batteries are not charged at the factory Fully charge them about 3 hours if unit is off before using the unit for the first time Batteries function and charge properly between 0 C and 45 C 32 F and 113 F Batterie...

Page 87: ...ock will fit in the groove between the two batteries 3 Replace both batteries respecting the polarity 4 Lift the mobile part of the battery lock and turn it 90o counterclockwise to secure the batteries in place For optimum reliability put the battery lock back in place as shown in the figure above 5 Close the battery compartment door you cannot turn on the unit if the battery door is open WARNING ...

Page 88: ... unless this has been previously agreed upon with the customer Validity of specifications depends on operating conditions For example the calibration validity period can be longer or shorter depending on the intensity of use environmental conditions and unit maintenance You should determine the adequate calibration interval for your unit according to your accuracy requirements Under normal use IDE...

Page 89: ...ncludes ActiveSync installation kit a computer equipped with a USB port Windows 2000 or Windows XP must be installed on the computer an IDEAL unit a USB cable IMPORTANT You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on the computer you want to use with your OTDR Otherwise you will not be able to upgrade the software Before connecting your unit to a computer you must install the required software on the com...

Page 90: ...nnect the provided USB cable to the computer type A end and your OTDR type B end ActiveSync automatically opens and establishes the connection 5 From the computer on the Windows taskbar click the Start button and then go to Programs IDEAL IDEAL Handheld Instrument Software Manager 6 Use Add Programs to install new versions and follow the on screen instructions For more information refer to the onl...

Page 91: ...pt for reasons of safety or environmental benefit equipment manufactured by IDEAL under its brand name is generally designed to facilitate dismantling and reclamation For complete recycling disposal procedures and contact information visit the IDEAL Web site at www europe idealindustries de Recycle or dispose of your product including electric and electronic accessories properly in accordance with...

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Page 93: ...es and replace battery compartment door The display is almost blank when you turn on the unit Brightness may need some adjustment Press to adjust brightness properly Batteries do not charge as expected Temperature is too high Battery is incorrectly connected Ensure temperature is within specifications Ensure battery is connected properly A battery status LED is yellow Battery is defective Contact ...

Page 94: ...u will hear a first beep release the key after you hear a second beep Press simultaneously Pwr Exit and Menu and hold them a few seconds until you see Maintenance Mode on the screen It may take a few seconds before the maintenance menu appears Use the up down arrows to highlight Restore System Disk and then press Select When the application prompts you to confirm deletion of all data use the up do...

Page 95: ...se the message Start another acquisition without any fiber connected to the OTDR The message about live fiber error should not appear and the OTDR trace should look normal If you still see the message about live fiber error even if no fiber is connected to the OTDR contact IDEAL Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port Any incoming signal greater than 40 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition Any...

Page 96: ...rent function On the unit keypad press the key To navigate in the online help Use up down arrows to scroll through help page Use left right arrows to switch between hyperlinks underlined items and press Select to link to selected help page Press Next Page to switch between available topics in sequence Press Help Menu to display the main menu of help topics On the unit keypad press Exit to return t...

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Page 99: ... 2 Press About F1 F2 key Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit Transportation damage can occur from improper handling The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations Keep the unit out of direct sunlight A...

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Page 101: ...ration Warranty seal is broken THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL IDEAL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Liability IDEAL shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product nor shall be ...

Page 102: ...units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps batteries and universal interfaces UI used with IDEAL products are not covered by this warranty This warranty excludes failure resulting from improper use or installation normal wear and tear accident abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature causes external to the product or other factors beyond the contro...

Page 103: ...nit for repair 4 Pack the equipment in its original shipping material Be sure to include a statement or report fully detailing the defect and the conditions under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given to you by support personnel Be sure to write the repair authorization number on the shipping slip IDEAL will refuse and return any package that does not bear a val...

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Page 105: ...ire acquisition range Some graphs show only a portion of the entire range to view events of interest more closely Span Start The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber span By default the Span Start is placed on the first event of a tested fiber typically the first connector of the OTDR itself Span End The Span End of a trace is the event that marks the end of the...

Page 106: ...an the fiber length The fiber end was not detected because the analysis process ended before reaching the end of the fiber The acquisition distance range should therefore be increased to a value greater than the fiber length There is no loss or reflectance specified for continuous fiber events Reflected power dB Continuous fiber Distance km ...

Page 107: ...et to the end of the fiber The analysis ended before reaching the end of the fiber because the signal to noise ratio was too low The pulse width should therefore be increased so the signal reaches the end of the fiber with a sufficient signal to noise ratio There is no loss or reflectance specified for end of analysis events Reflected power dB Distance km ...

Page 108: ...is often caused by splices macrobends or microbends in the fiber A loss value is specified for non reflective events There is no reflectance specified for this type of event If you set thresholds the application indicates a non reflective event in the events table whenever a value exceeds the loss threshold see Setting Pass Fail Thresholds on page 30 Reflected power dB Distance km Non reflective e...

Page 109: ...having different fiber backscatter characteristics backscatter and backscatter capture coefficients A loss value is specified for positive events The loss specified does not indicate the true loss of the event The true loss has to be measured by performing bidirectional fiber measurements and bidirectional analysis Reflected power dB Distance km Positive event ...

Page 110: ...otted using least square approximation to fit all trace points in the linear area between the first and second detected events The straight line is projected toward the Y axis dB until it crosses the axis The crossing point indicates the launch level in the events table indicates that the launch level is too low Reflected power dB Distance km Launch level event position Second event Launch level L...

Page 111: ...an entire fiber trace equals the total fiber length Detected events are distinct even if they cover more than one point on the trace A loss value is specified for fiber section events No reflectance is specified for this type of event Each fiber section has its own length attenuation and loss value Reflected power dB Distance km Fiber section Fiber section ...

Page 112: ...gain into the fiber It then reaches the third connector a second time and is reflected once more to the OTDR The application would therefore detect a reflective event located at twice the distance of the third connector Since this event is almost null no loss and since its distance is a multiple of the third connector distance The application would interpret it as a possible echo A reflectance val...

Page 113: ...d connector It is then reflected back to the OTDR The application interprets this new reflection as an echo because of its characteristics reflectance and particular position with respect to other reflections The distance between the second connector reflection and the end connector reflection is equal to the distance between the end connector reflection and the echo There is no loss specified for...

Page 114: ...is displayed in the events table not the reflective subevents composing it Reflective events may indicate the presence of connectors mechanical splices or poor quality fusion splices or cracks A reflectance value is specified for all merged reflective events and indicates the maximum reflectance for the merged event A reflectance value corresponding to the highest reflectance value among all subev...

Page 115: ...g through least square approximation trace points in the linear area following the second event If there were more than two merged events this line would be plotted in the linear area following the last merged event This line is then projected toward the first merged event The total loss Δ dB equals the power difference between the point where the first event begins point A and the point on the pr...

Page 116: ...y fusion splices or cracks A loss and a reflectance value are normally specified for reflective events When the reflective spike reaches the maximum level its top may be clipped due to the saturation of the detector As a result the dead zone or minimum distance for making a detection or attenuation measurement between this event and a second nearby may be increased If you set thresholds the applic...

Page 117: ...mpartment 3 description 5 maintenance recommendations 78 recharging 78 replacing or removing 11 79 brightness setting 13 18 C cable identification 34 calibration certificate 80 interval 80 cancel function 13 car outlet charging batteries with 78 power requirements 10 caution of personal hazard 8 of product hazard 8 certification information vi changing batteries 79 charge status battery 1 cleaning...

Page 118: ...t 108 reflective event possible echo 104 span end 97 span start 97 Events pane 52 exit function 13 F factory default settings analysis parameters 29 IOR backscatter helix factor 27 pass fail thresholds 31 fail value 30 Fault finder mode acquiring traces 41 fiber identification 34 sections displaying hiding 23 fiber ends cleaning 22 fiber inspection probe see probe fiber span automatic zoom 23 file...

Page 119: ...LCD settings 11 LED battery charge status 1 light source see source Lithium Ion battery see battery 5 loading traces 60 loss thresholds 30 M macrobend 32 main menu 13 main trace 60 maintenance battery 78 front panel 75 general information 75 UI connectors 76 maintenance mode 86 Manual mode acquiring traces 43 markers and zoom displaying 23 memory available 63 parameters saved in 11 menus 13 mode A...

Page 120: ...ting the 24 Summary pane automatic display of 23 zoom and markers 23 parameters macrobend 33 pass fail thresholds defining 30 reverting to default 31 PDF see online help photodetector 6 port infrared 2 power meter 2 printer 2 singlemode OTDR 2 USB 2 VFL 2 power meter optional 3 port 2 power on off 11 power sources description 5 status 13 see also AC adapter charger see also battery printer port 2 ...

Page 121: ...2 unit 12 signal modulation 73 singlemode OTDR port 2 software upgrade 81 source activating 72 signal modulation 73 status 72 wavelength setting the 72 span end description 97 span start description 97 stand 1 starting an acquisition 13 status bar 13 stopping an acquisition 13 storage requirements 75 stored data printing 59 storing traces 61 strap shoulder 1 Summary pane 23 51 suspend mode 20 symb...

Page 122: ...e 21 connector adapter 21 dust cap 21 UI connectors cleaning 76 unit recalibration 80 unit shutting down 12 universal interface see UI upgrading the software 81 USB port 2 81 user guide see online help V VFL optional 3 port 2 visual fault locator see VFL W warm shut down 12 warranty exclusions 94 general 93 liability 93 wavelengths 72 Z zoom and markers displaying 23 zoom automatic reset 23 ...

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