JDS Uniphase RM3 Series, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
If any problem described in this section persists, contact JDS Uniphase or your local
representative.
Every backreflection measurement is affected by the loss before the DUT and by reflections
before and after the DUT.
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Loss Before the DUT
When a DUT is connected to the Backreflection Meter, the loss from connectors before the DUT
affects the backreflection reading. Because the light is going out from the Backreflection Meter
and then returning, it goes through the connectors twice, so the effect of the loss is doubled. If
the loss is close to 0.15 dB, its effect is compensated automatically by the meter. If the loss
differs substantially from 0.15 dB, follow the measurement procedures described at the end of
the
Measuring Backreflection section.
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Reflections Before the DUT
When a device is connected to the Backreflection Meter, the reflections from the connectors
affect the backreflection reading. The front panel FC/PC connections must have backreflection
levels lower than -45 dB for single mode (-25 dB for multi mode), and FC/APC connections must
have backreflection levels lower than -60 dB for single mode (-40 dB for multi mode). To ensure
that the Backreflection Meter automatically compensates for this backreflection, follow the setup
procedure described in the
Setting Up the Meter for Backreflection Measurements section,
and ensure that the backreflections do not change from the time of the setup.
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Reflections After the DUT
When making a backreflection measurement, the fiber after the DUT must be terminated to
eliminate the reflections from the end of the fiber (see the
Termination Techniques section).
For greatest accuracy when making very low backreflection measurements, terminate near the
DUT to eliminate reflections from the fiber itself.
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Front Panel Connectors
Follow the maintenance procedure described in the Maintaining the Meter section, to ensure
that the internal pigtail connectors are clean and properly connected to the front panel mating
sleeve.
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Connector Loss and Backreflection
Ensure that the loss and backreflection of all the connectors are low and stable, complying with
the connector specifications.
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Internal Backreflection (for single mode model only, except 980 nm model)
To confirm proper operation of the Backreflection Meter, terminate the internal cable while using
the factory-set BR
0
value (BR
0
key lamp is off). The backreflection reading must be less than
-65 dB.
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Long Cables (for single mode model only, except 980 nm model)
Terminate the cables near the devices or connectors being tested in order to eliminate
backreflections from the fiber.
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