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Operations Manual

for the

OFL 100 Mini-OTDR

Rev. F
January 13, 1999
Part Number: OFL1-00-1000

Noyes OFL-100 LR Specs

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Summary of Contents for OFL 100 Mini-OTDR

Page 1: ...Operations Manual for the OFL 100 Mini OTDR Rev F January 13 1999 Part Number OFL1 00 1000 Noyes OFL 100 LR Specs Provided by www AAATesters com...

Page 2: ...commended Accessories 2 2 0 Functional Description 3 2 1 Panel Buttons Connector Ports 4 3 0 OFL 100 Operation 6 3 1 Power Up Sequence 6 3 1 1 HR and MM Models 6 3 1 2 LR Models 6 3 1 3 DM and DS Mode...

Page 3: ...and DS Models 17 3 5 Plotting a Trace 18 3 5 1 HR MM DM and DS Models 18 3 5 2 LR Models 19 3 6 Saving a Trace in the OFL 100 21 3 6 1 MM and HR Models 21 3 6 2 LR Models 22 3 6 3 DM and DS Models 22...

Page 4: ...4 2 Battery Maintenance 29 4 3 Optical Connector Maintenance 30 4 4 Getting Technical Support 30 5 0 Warranty Information 31 5 1 Exclusions 31 5 2 Warranty Registration 31 5 3 Returning Equipment 31...

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Page 6: ...rovide complete fiber network documentation and trace analysis 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures Should damage be o...

Page 7: ...r contaminated connectors can reduce system performance Always replace protective dust caps when available 1 3 Recommended Accessories Jumper cables are required to interface the OFL 100 to the fiber...

Page 8: ...The OFL 100 can be used to automatically locate events using the SCAN command or manually by using the PCPLOT3 software Each event location will be displayed along with the event magnitude measured i...

Page 9: ...0 is designed to operate continuously with the AC adapter plugged in Depending upon model the OFL 100 will operate for approximately 4 6 hours from a fully charged battery A LOW BATT message will appe...

Page 10: ...by the function or parameter displayed above the key For example In the above display if the manual says Press SETUP you should press the soft arrow key below the word SETUP 5 Power Key Pressing the P...

Page 11: ...orming self test diagnostics This screen will be displayed for about 2 seconds then it will change to two rows of solid blocks Next the unit checks its internal memory for errors The unit will then di...

Page 12: ...detects an error in the trace data stored in its internal memory it will display the screen shown below The NEXT key must be pressed before the unit will proceed to the main menu In this situation it...

Page 13: ...screen for the different OFL 100 models 3 2 1 HR LR and MM Models From the Main Menu selecting SETUP provides a series of internal operational parameters The OFL 100 will display the following screen...

Page 14: ...00 2 00 and 4 00 dB Selecting NEXT will change the screen to the next setup parameter This screen allows you to change the Index of Refraction from 1 4000 to 1 6999 The fourth digit to the right of th...

Page 15: ...the Main Menu Selecting YES will change the screen to and or A few moments later the screen display will change to and all previously stored traces are deleted Selecting NEXT will return to the Main...

Page 16: ...re previously stored records selecting YES allows you to transfer all stored records to computer For more information on record transfer please refer to the PCPLOT3 user s guide The screen will change...

Page 17: ...below the dB value to toggle through the thresholds The available thresholds shown here as X XX are 0 25 0 50 1 00 2 00 and 4 00 dB Selecting NEXT will change the screen to the next setup parameter Th...

Page 18: ...The right arrow key will toggle the measurement units between meters and feet Selecting NEXT will change the screen to the next setup parameter The right arrow key will toggle between on and off If th...

Page 19: ...han 50 100 or 1000 meters respectively but will not give an indication of front end connection quality The OFL 100MM and HR models will measure distances as short as 10 meters reflective The OFL 100LR...

Page 20: ...re still less than 2 blocks showing an event of excessive loss may be near the launch such as break in the fiber or a poor splice The OFL 100 will still measure fiber when there are fewer blocks but i...

Page 21: ...e end termination is reflective The letter R indicates that the end is reflective a N indicates the end is non reflective NOTE After selecting LOCATE the display may read This means the OFL 100 was un...

Page 22: ...cates that the end is reflective a N indicates the end is non reflective NOTE After pressing LOCATE the display may read This means the OFL 100 was unable to locate the fiber end however the unit did...

Page 23: ...have the thermal printer turned on and connected to the OFL 100 Printer Port using the supplied cable Selecting PLOT will change the display to or The thermal printer will now begin plotting the trac...

Page 24: ...e trace as a full 40 km scale regardless of where the fiber end may have been possibly showing ghost reflections and FBR END will automatically expand the horizontal scale to the fiber end for better...

Page 25: ...ace will take approximately two minutes to plot After plotting is complete the display will change to Selecting NO will return you to the Main Menu Selecting YES will immediately offer the option to s...

Page 26: ...d to a PC using the supplied PCPLOT3 software Selecting SAVE will immediately offer the option to save the trace to internal memory or to a computer 3 6 1 MM and HR Models Selecting OFL 100 will save...

Page 27: ...ge the display to When the measurement is 100 complete the display will change to The XX refers to a storage location from 01 to 99 The OFL 100LR assigns this number automatically The FILLED value wil...

Page 28: ...ically The FILLED value will change according to the amount of internal memory space currently being used by stored records Selecting NEXT will return you to the Main Menu If the OFL 100 memory is fil...

Page 29: ...es the fiber while it is saving the trace so you cannot remove the fiber When the measurement is complete the display will return to the Main Menu Please refer to section 3 0 in the PCPLOT3 user s gui...

Page 30: ...set up PCPLOT3 software for receiving this trace Note PCPLOT3 must be set up to receive the trace before you transfer it 3 7 3 DM and DS Models Selecting COMPUTER at the SAVE TO prompt will transfer t...

Page 31: ...and DS Models Select SCAN and the following screens will appear then The event measurement sequence takes approximately 1 2 minutes depending on fiber length and number of splices The minimum distanc...

Page 32: ...u Please refer to sections 3 6 and 3 7 for the PLOT SAVE option NO EVENTS FOUND NEXT LOCATING EVENTS FINE 3 8 2 LR Models Select SCAN and the following screens will appear or The event measurement tak...

Page 33: ...within 100 meters of the fiber start or 500 meters of the fiber end If an event is located in this area the OFL 100LR will display the location but cannot determine a loss value It will display the ev...

Page 34: ...L 100 utilizes a sealed lead acid battery that is both leak proof and overcharge protected Proper care should be exercised for maximum performance The OFL 100 is designed to be run continuously while...

Page 35: ...avoid kinking the optical fiber If this is done while connected to a fiber the bar graph indicator can be used to ensure the fiber was properly cleaned and reinstalled The fiber must be longer than 5...

Page 36: ...ification 2 Misuse negligence or accident 5 2 Warranty Registration A warranty registration card is included with the original shipment of equipment Please take a few moments to fill out the card and...

Page 37: ...ions Multimode Singlemode Multimode Multimode Singlemode Singlemode Event Detect Range 12 dB 12 dB 10 dB2 9 dB 5 km 9 dB End Measurement Accuracy 10 m 5 km 10 m 3 km 10 m 3 km 10 m 5 km 40 m 30 km Min...

Page 38: ...meters or feet Hard copy Trace Output RS 232 port Power lead acid rechargeable or AC Battery Life 6 hrs 6 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C Weight 8...

Page 39: ...34 Eastgate Park PO Box 398 Laconia NH 03247 E Mail techsupp noyes fiber com URL www noyes fiber com Tel 800 321 5298 or 603 528 7780 Fax 603 528 2025 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NOYES FIBER SYSTEMS...

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