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GATHER EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

(62.5/125

m MULTIMODE OM1)

TEST PROCEDURES

MATING SLEEVE (1)

TEST CABLE (3)

(4) 62.5/125 MULTIMODE CABLES

TEST CABLE (4)

TEST CABLE (2)

LINK UNDER TEST

METER

TEST CABLE (3)

OPM PORT

TEST CABLE (2)

SM PORT

TEST CABLE (4)

LENGTH TEST

LOOPBACK

SIDE A

SIDE B

Loopback cable

at far end

completes the
loop for length
measurement

ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FOR OPTICAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT

Optical Source

WaveSource Pro

AUTO

PORT

MOD

SOURCE

NOTE:

SOURCE AND

REFERENCE

CABLE (1)

NOT USED

FOR LENGTH

MEASUREMENT

REFERENCE CABLE (1) & 0.7” MANDREL (1)

(per light source port)

– OR –

ENCIRCLED FLUX MODE CONTROLLER CABLE

(per light source port)

CERT MODE

CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE TEST EQUIPMENT PORTS

CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE LINK UNDER TEST

MATING SLEEVE

TEST CABLE (2)

REFERENCE CABLE (1)

0.7”

NOTE: length testing accessories not required for F7L (Fiber OWL 7 LITE)

Summary of Contents for 7 LITE Series

Page 1: ...ve source 850 1300nm w integrated VFL KF7XSX F7X singlemode dual wave source 1310 1550nm KF7XSV F7X singlemode dual wave source 1310 1550nm w integrated VFL FIBER OWL 7V SERIES TEST KITS KF7VMS F7V quad wave source MM 850 1300nm SM 1310 1550nm KF7VMX F7V multimode dual wave source 850 1300nm KF7VMV F7V multimode dual wave source 850 1300nm w integrated VFL KF7VSX F7V singlemode dual wave source 13...

Page 2: ...Operation Maintenance MAIN MENU 49 OPERATIONS MENU 50 CONFIGURE SOURCE 50 SYSTEM INFORMATION 50 ENTER OPM MODE 50 SETUP MENU 51 OPERATING PARAMETERS 51 USER INFORMATION 51 DISPLAY OPTIONS 51 POWER OPTIONS 52 CUSTOM STANDARD 52 UTILITIES MENU 53 SET SYSTEM CLOCK 53 FACTORY RESET 53 WORKING WITH STORED DATA 54 UNIVERSAL PORT 55 CLEANING THE DETECTOR PORT 56 CLEANING THE LIGHT SOURCE VFL PORT 57 Appe...

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Page 4: ...manuals Fiberoptictestersvaryfromothertypesoftestequipmentduetoissuessuchas 1 standards basedtesting 2 properfiberoptictestprocedures FOTPs 3 zeroing orreferencingofpowerlevels 4 determiningthecorrectlinkbudgettopassorfailby Completeunderstandingofeachoftheseissuesiscriticalforperformingproperfiberoptictests Throughout this manual you will find various symbols that assist with understanding the pr...

Page 5: ...ycharger The intuitive built in Link Wizard prompts the user to enter key information used to calculate standards based link budgets for fiber opticcertificationtesting andhelpfuldiagramsguidetheuserthroughthesetupandtestingprocedure Thousands of data points tored information can be selectivelyviewed re tested ordeletedfromthedevice The data can also be downloaded to OWLView certification software...

Page 6: ...at the input of a receiver receiver sensitivity When in OPM mode Fiber OWL7 certifiers can be directly attached to this equipment via a patch cord to check whether the transmitter is within the manufacturer sspecifiedpowerrange Fiber Continuity Testing Continuity can be measured with OPM mode in the Fiber OWL 7 by placing a calibrated light source on oneendofthefiberandthemeterontheotherend Thisis...

Page 7: ...e used to perform a round robin optical fiber length measurement If the unit has an integrated OTDR port length measurement is done via OTDR trace Not included with Fiber OWL7LITEopticalpowermeters OPTICAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT Measure the end to end length of a fiber link using the loop back round robin method 7 ...

Page 8: ... irreparabledamagemayoccurtotheopticsinsidetheport Forbestresults replacedustcapsaftereachuse Light Source Connector Do NOT insert APC Angled Physical Contact connectors into any light source or OTDR port on your FiberOWL7asthismaydamagetheangledferruleontheAPCconnector NEVER On the back of each Fiber OWL 7 series fiber link certifier are labels similar to the one shown below containing model numb...

Page 9: ...I NETWORK HUB 3 Length 12m WAVE 1310nm EIA TIA 568C 3 CON 2 INDOOR SM SPL 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 OPTICAL POWER METER PORT OPTICAL POWER METER Detector Type Wavelengths Measurement Range Accuracy Uncertainty Display Resolution Measurement Units Connector Type Data Storage Points Download Port Connection Software Modes of Operation Length Measurement Range Length Measurement Accuracy InGaAs 850 980 1300 13...

Page 10: ...R W INTEGRATED LENGTH TESTER FIBER OWL 7 SERIES OPTICAL PORTS Model F7V Stand alone certification power meter w VFL Model F7X Stand alone certification power meter SC LC 10 Model F7L Stand alone certification power meter ...

Page 11: ...ividual optical fibers at up to two wavelengths simultaneously The Link Wizard in the Fiber OWL 7 uses attenuation parameters from popular cabling standards to certifyfiberlinks andshowsalink sPASS FAILstatusrightinthefield CERT MODE can be performed with all models of TESTPROCEDURE This procedure demonstrates a test procedure that assumes that the fiber link was properly designed installed and te...

Page 12: ...stcordattachedtotheopticalpowermeter LINKINFORMATION physicalconfigurationofthelinkundertest FiberType Type of fiber used in the link under test options may vary based on chosen cabling standard seeappendixforafibertypediagram Connections Number of inter connections in the middle of the link under test patch panels other mating sleeves NOTincludingtheconnectionsatthefarendofthelink Splices Numbero...

Page 13: ...TEST CABLE 2 TEST CABLE 4 4 SINGLEMODE CABLES LINK UNDER TEST METER TEST CABLE 3 OPM PORT TEST CABLE 2 SM PORT TEST CABLE 4 LENGTH TEST LOOPBACK SIDE A SIDE B 3 1 2 3 1 2 Loopback cable at far end completes the loop for length measurement ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FOR OPTICAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW SOURCE NOTE SOURCE AND REFERENCE CABLE 1 NOT USED FOR LENGTH M...

Page 14: ...asurement ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FOR OPTICAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW SOURCE NOTE SOURCE AND REFERENCE CABLE 1 NOT USED FOR LENGTH MEASUREMENT REFERENCE CABLE 1 0 7 MANDREL 1 per light source port OR EF ENCIRCLED FLUX MODE CONTROLLER CABLE per light source port CERT MODE CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE TEST EQUIPMENT PORTS CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE LINK U...

Page 15: ...Source Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW SOURCE NOTE SOURCE AND REFERENCE CABLE 1 NOT USED FOR LENGTH MEASUREMENT MATING SLEEVE 1 TEST CABLE 3 4 50 125 MULTIMODE CABLES TEST CABLE 4 TEST CABLE 2 REFERENCE CABLE 1 0 7 MANDREL 1 per light source port OR EF ENCIRCLED FLUX MODE CONTROLLER CABLE per light source port CERT MODE CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE TEST EQUIPMENT PORTS CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE LINK U...

Page 16: ... the contents of the selected field Press NEXT to continue HQ WEST ACME CORP WA10 MC LINK NAME PROJECT LOCATION METER MASTER END M SOURCE REMOTE END R NEXT BACK HELP FIBER TEST MODE CERT mode to navigate the entry fields and to select the appropriate setting Press NEXT to continue FIBER TEST MODE STANDARD SOURCE PORT TEST CORDS OPM PORT TEST CORDS CERT EIA TIA 568C 3 TEST MODE HELP NEXT BACK CERT ...

Page 17: ...his link be tested using Encircled Flux Compliant methods YES NO Encircled Flux Mode Controlling the output from a multimode light source port produces a specific modal output pattern at the optical power meter ensuring consistent test results across a broad range of multimode light sources Controller Cable EF MM Review the LINK INFORMATION If the information is correct SAVE to continue RUN NAME H...

Page 18: ... the link power measurement is called optical loss You must set a zero reference before testing Do you wish to do it now YES NO Connect the appropriate reference cable as shown between the OPM port on the Fiber OWL 7 and the light source port being used for this test then press any key on the meter to proceed Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW Using your test reference cables please co...

Page 19: ... wavelength that you are testing Press TEST to measure Press DONE after testing all wavelengths Power Typical TEST WAVE BACK DONE SOURCE REFERENCE POWER HELP Wavelength 1310nm 1550nm Set source to AUTO or 1310nm You will need to set a source power reference for each wavelength that you are testing Press TEST to measure Press DONE after testing all wavelengths TEST WAVE BACK DONE SOURCE REFERENCE P...

Page 20: ...ect the optical power meter to the link under test but is not used for setting a reference Therefore this test cable should be checked prior to testing to ensure it does not introduce excessive loss into the final optical loss measurement Connect a mating sleeve to the end of each reference cable then plug an additional test cable as shown Press any key on the meter to proceed Optical Source WaveS...

Page 21: ...m Set source to AUTO or 1310nm You will need to set a source power reference for each wavelength that you are testing Press TEST to measure Press DONE after testing all wavelengths xxx xx xx Loss 0 21dB 0 40dB Maximum 0 75dB 0 75dB xx xx Press TEST to measure the REFERENCE CABLE LOSS Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW TEST WAVE BACK DONE REFERENCE CABLE LOSS HELP Wavelength Set source ...

Page 22: ...y be perfectly fine to begin with Remove the mating sleeve from between the reference cable and test cable Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW CERT FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M MC R WA10 Length 0m WAVE EIA TIA 568C 3 CON 2 INDOOR SM SPL 2 xxx10 X X 1310 ENTER nm PASS 1 86 by dB dB SAVE TEST LEN WAVE The testers are now ready to take measurements Press YES on the meter to start testing th...

Page 23: ...E CORP HQ WEST M MC R WA10 Length 0m WAVE EIA TIA 568C 3 CON 2 INDOOR SM SPL 2 xxx10 X X 1310 ENTER nm PASS 1 86 by dB dB SAVE TEST LEN WAVE Remove the mating sleeve from between the reference cable and test cable then connect a second additional test cable to the OPM port on the meter Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW CERT FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M MC R WA10 Length 0m WAVE EIA TIA ...

Page 24: ...d during length measurement MC WA10 Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW Press LENGTH on the METER Connect the meter cables into a pair of fibers then connect the third additional cable to the same pair on the far end of the link as shown on the meter display MC WA10 SIDE A SIDE B 3 1 2 3 1 2 Loopback cable at far end completes the loop for length measurement TEST MANUAL BACK To test the...

Page 25: ...R SM SPL 2 xxx X X 1310 ENTER nm PASS 1 86 by dB dB SAVE TEST LEN WAVE These cables are no longer required for testing and can be set aside NOTE the source is not used during length measurement The Length measurement will appear in the Length field MC WA10 NOTE as an option the fiber length may be entered manually instead of connecting the meter and loopback cable to the link under test To enter t...

Page 26: ...TS GREEN PASS RED FAIL BLUE INVALID OPERATING MARGIN indicates invalid negative loss test condition re set the reference LEN WAVE To reset the reference during testing press the ENTER key until the ZERO button appears in the menu Press ZERO then follow steps through Press SAVE to store the test result then SAVE again at the RUN NAME screen run name can be changed if necessary MC WA10 Optical Sourc...

Page 27: ...ts can be used to measure the quality of a fiber link Acomparison between the actual power measurement and the reference value determines how much optical power is lostthroughthelink LOSS MODE can be performed with all models of TESTPROCEDURE This procedure demonstrates a test procedure that assumes that the fiber link was properly designed installed and tested according toindustrystandardrequirem...

Page 28: ...dtotheopticalpowermeter LINKINFORMATION physicalconfigurationofthelinkundertest FiberType Type of fiber used in the link under test options may vary based on chosen cabling standard seeappendixforafibertypediagram Connections Number of inter connections in the middle of the link under test patch panels other mating sleeves NOTincludingtheconnectionsatthefarendofthelink Splices Numberofsplicesinthe...

Page 29: ...S 29 METER CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE TEST EQUIPMENT PORTS CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE LINK UNDER TEST MATING SLEEVE TEST CABLE 2 REFERENCE CABLE 1 SOURCE MATING SLEEVE 1 REFERENCE CABLE 1 per light source port TEST CABLE 2 2 SINGLEMODE CABLES LOSS MODE ...

Page 30: ...E CABLES TEST CABLE 2 METER CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE TEST EQUIPMENT PORTS CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE LINK UNDER TEST MATING SLEEVE TEST CABLE 2 REFERENCE CABLE 1 SOURCE 0 7 EF REFERENCE CABLE 1 0 7 MANDREL 1 per light source port OR EF ENCIRCLED FLUX MODE CONTROLLER CABLE per light source port LOSS MODE ...

Page 31: ...THE TEST EQUIPMENT PORTS CONNECTOR TYPES MUST MATCH THE LINK UNDER TEST MATING SLEEVE TEST CABLE 2 REFERENCE CABLE 1 SOURCE 0 9 EF MATING SLEEVE 1 2 50 125 MULTIMODE CABLES TEST CABLE 2 REFERENCE CABLE 1 0 7 MANDREL 1 per light source port OR EF ENCIRCLED FLUX MODE CONTROLLER CABLE per light source port LOSS MODE ...

Page 32: ...f the selected field Press NEXT to continue HQ WEST ACME CORP WA10 MC LINK NAME PROJECT LOCATION METER MASTER END M SOURCE REMOTE END R NEXT BACK HELP FIBER TEST MODE to navigate the entry fields and to select the appropriate setting Press NEXT to continue LOSS MODE NOTE STANDARD is not used for LOSS mode FIBER TEST MODE STANDARD SOURCE PORT TEST CORDS OPM PORT TEST CORDS LOSS EIA TIA 568C 3 TEST ...

Page 33: ...est results across a broad range of multimode light sources Controller Cable EF MM Review the LINK INFORMATION If the information is correct SAVE to continue RUN NAME HELP BACK NEXT NAME NUMBER 1 FIBER LINK INFORMATION Project Location Meter End Source End Test Mode Standard Fiber Type Connections Splices Reference Method Encircled Flux Compliant Source jumper Meter jumper Fiber Group Fiber Number...

Page 34: ...el and the link power measurement is called optical loss You must set a zero reference before testing Do you wish to do it now YES NO Connect the appropriate reference cable as shown between the OPM port on the Fiber OWL 7 and the light source port being used for this test then press any key on the meter to proceed Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW Using your test reference cables ple...

Page 35: ... wavelength that you are testing Press TEST to measure Press DONE after testing all wavelengths Power Typical TEST WAVE BACK DONE SOURCE REFERENCE POWER HELP Wavelength 1310nm 1550nm Set source to AUTO or 1310nm You will need to set a source power reference for each wavelength that you are testing Press TEST to measure Press DONE after testing all wavelengths TEST WAVE BACK DONE SOURCE REFERENCE P...

Page 36: ...as shown Press any key on the meter to proceed Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW Using your test reference cables please connect the meter and injector as shown and press any key to proceed LOSS MODE Checking additional test cable dotted line The additional test cable is used to connect the optical power meter to the link under test but is not used for setting a reference Therefore th...

Page 37: ...ce to AUTO or 1310nm You will need to set a source power reference for each wavelength that you are testing Press TEST to measure Press DONE after testing all wavelengths xxx xx xx Loss 0 21dB 0 40dB Maximum 0 75dB 0 75dB xx xx LOSS MODE Press TEST to measure the REFERENCE CABLE LOSS Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW TEST WAVE BACK DONE REFERENCE CABLE LOSS HELP Wavelength Set source ...

Page 38: ...rement TEST MANUAL BACK To test the fiber length attach the meter to the fibers as shown or enter length manually CERT FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M COMPUTER ROOM I NETWORK HUB 3 Length 100m WAVE EIA TIA 568C 3 CON 2 INDOOR SM SPL 2 xxx X X 1310 ENTER nm PASS 1 86 by dB dB SAVE TEST LEN WAVE Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW SOURCE The testers are now ready to take measurements Press YE...

Page 39: ...a few seconds the test reading s will appear on the screen COMPUTER ROOM NETWORK HUB 3 Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW SOURCE TEST SAVE CERT FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M COMPUTER ROOM I NETWORK HUB 3 Length 100m WAVE EIA TIA 568C 3 CON 2 INDOOR SM SPL 2 xxx X X 1310 ENTER 0 24 1310nm PASS by 1 86dB dB 0 23 1550nm PASS by 1 87dB dB LEN WAVE TEST RESULTS BLACK NORMAL BLUE INVALID OPERA...

Page 40: ...t power or at the input of a receiver receiver sensitivity When in OPM optical power meter mode Fiber OWL 7 certifiers can be directly attached to this equipment via a patch cord to check whether the transmitter is withinthemanufacturer sspecifiedpowerrange OPMMODEcanbeperformedwithallmodelsofFIBEROWL7opticalpowermeter OPTICAL POWER MEASUREMENT Measure receiver sensitivity Measure transmitter powe...

Page 41: ...ABLE FUNCTIONS LENGTH Measure fiber spool or link length see LINK LENGTH section WAVE Select next wavelength ZERO Sets optical reference for the currently displayed wavelength or two wavelengths if using a compatible OWL auto capable light source UNITS Toggles display units between dBm optical power and dB optical loss EDIT Edit link setup information LOAD Load a previously stored link make sure t...

Page 42: ...VE SAVE OPM FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M COMPUTER ROOM I NETWORK HUB 3 xxx10 EIA TIA 568C 3 CON X2 INDOOR SM SPL X2 Length 0m WAVE 1310 ENTER LOW 1310nm PASS by 1 86dB dBm LOW 1550nm PASS by 1 87dB dBm example network switch View the displayed optical power NOTE if the transmitter is sending out digital data the displayed power level will fluctuate based on average power of data bits received durin...

Page 43: ... LEN WAVE SAVE OPM FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M COMPUTER ROOM I NETWORK HUB 3 xxx10 EIA TIA 568C 3 CON X2 INDOOR SM SPL X2 Length 0m WAVE 1310 ENTER LOW 1310nm PASS by 1 86dB dBm LOW 1550nm PASS by 1 87dB dBm View displayed receiver sensitivity power level NOTE if the transmitter is sending out digital data the displayed power level will fluctuate based on average power of data bits received during...

Page 44: ...OM I NETWORK HUB 3 xxx10 EIA TIA 568C 3 CON X2 INDOOR SM SPL X2 Length 0m WAVE 1310 ENTER LOW 1310nm PASS by 1 86dB dBm LOW 1550nm PASS by 1 87dB dBm Power on the light source then set both units to the same wavelength NOTE if using an OWL auto test capable source set the source into AUTO mode to test both wavelengths simultaneously Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW LEN WAVE SAVE OPM ...

Page 45: ...REMENT OPM MODE Measure the attenuation or loss of optical fiber links ZERO LOAD Connect the METER and source into the first fiber in the link under test as shown The meter will begin to display loss readings automatically SIDE A SIDE B 3 1 2 3 1 2 Loopback cable at far end completes the loop for length measurement TEST MANUAL BACK To test the fiber length attach the meter to the fibers as shown o...

Page 46: ...er to the fibers as shown or enter length manually OPM FIBER 1 ACME CORP HQ WEST M COMPUTER ROOM I NETWORK HUB 3 xxx10 EIA TIA 568C 3 CON X2 INDOOR SM SPL X2 Length 0m WAVE 1310 ENTER 61 23 1310nm PASS by 1 86dB dBm LOAD ZERO UNITS WAVE Optical Source WaveSource Pro AUTO PORT MOD CW Once the meter is connected to the same fiber continuity achieved a reading that is close to the light source s cali...

Page 47: ...available wavelengths If using AUTO mode both available wavelengths will be used Once all the settings have been set press EXIT to return to the OPERATIONS MENU then re ENTER OPM MODE SAVE QUIT HELP SM CW 1310 XXXXXXSOURCE SETTINGS PORT MODE WAVE nm Connect a patch cable between the OPM port and the source port on the Fiber OWL 7 Make sure the UNITS are set to dBm NOTE the Fiber OWL 7 must be capa...

Page 48: ...sen press WAVE so that the OPM wavelength is the same as the chosen source wavelength The patch cable measurement should be close to the NIST calibrated power level may be a little higher or lower SINGLEMODE 1310 1550 10 00 dBm 62 5 125um MULTIMODE 850 1300 20 00 dBm 50 125um MULTIMODE 850 1300 23 00 dBm NOTE consider replacing patch cables that fall more than 1 dB below these suggested values LEN...

Page 49: ...refraction USERINFORMATION Enterusernameandphonenumber DISPLAYPREFERENCES Displaydimness brightness speaker POWEROPTIONS Displaytimer dim standby off CUSTOMSTANDARD Configureauser customizablestandard UTILITIESMENU SETSYSTEMCLOCK Setreal timeclock FORMATDATAFLASH Formatsdatastorage erasesallstoredlinks FACTORYRESET Resettofactorydefaults VIEWSLIDES Viewhelpslides MANUFACTURERSETUP Manufactureronly...

Page 50: ...tinuously TONE displayedWAVEmodulatesatspecificfrequency AUTO displayedPORTauto switches MM 850 1300 SM 1310 1550 EXIT SavesettingsandreturntoOPERATIONSMENU HELP Context sensitivehelp OPERATIONS MENU SYSTEM INFORMATION View system specific hardware firmware calibration anddate timeinformation OPERATIONS MENU ENTER OPM MODE Allows the user to perform basic optical power measurements in dBm when cer...

Page 51: ...value 1 4681 SAVE SavesettingsandreturntoSETUPMENU EXIT ExitwithoutsavingsettingsandreturntoSETUPMENU HELP Context sensitivehelp SETUPMENU USERINFORMATION Setusernameandphonenumber USERNAME 15characters PHONENUMBER 10 digitphonenumber SAVE SavesettingsandreturntoSETUPMENU EXIT ExitwithoutsavingsettingsandreturntoSETUPMENU HELP Context sensitivehelp SETUP MENU DISPLAY OPTIONS Set options for the us...

Page 52: ...ITtosetparametersforthatfibertype Wave nm Upto2wavelengths columnAandB canbedefinedperfibertype Options 850 980 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625 0 Twotypesofstandardscanbedefined GENERICSTANDARDS linkbudgetiscalculatedbasedonlinkconfiguration usesLoss km Maxlen Conloss andSplloss APPLICATIONSTANDARDS linkbudgetisafixednumber usesMaxloss Minloss andMaxlen GENERICSTANDARDPARAMETERS Loss km dB Amountofaccept...

Page 53: ...IDES Browsethroughthevarioushelpslides MANUFACTURERSETUP Manufactureronly nouserconfigurablesettings UTILITIESMENU SETSYSTEMCLOCK settimeanddate DATE Format MM DD YY MM month DD day YY year TIME Format HH MM SS HH hour MM minute SS second AM PM SET SavesettingsandreturntoUTILITIESMENU EXIT ExitwithoutsavingsettingsandreturntoUTILITIESMENU UTILITIESMENU FACTORYRESET resettofactorydefaults YES Reset...

Page 54: ...sDONE VIEW viewLINKINFORMATIONscreen LOAD displaysthetestresultsforthecurrentlyselectedfiberrun DONE exitsthestoredrunslistwhileloadingthelastrunintheselectedlink DELETE deletetheselectedfiber orallfiberrunsforthatlink PAGE loadsthenextpageofstoredruns ifmorerunsthanwillfitononepage HELP viewcontext sensitivehelp BACK sameasDONE VIEW viewallSTOREDRUNdatafortheselectedfiberrun NEXT displaysnextseto...

Page 55: ...n the port Because of this you can be assured that the connection will always produce an accurate reading as longasitisinsertedcompletelyintotheport seethediagrambelow Additionally someconnectorsusea1 25mmferrule TheflexibleuniversalportsystemontheFiberOWL7allowstheusertoremove the 2 5mm adapter and place a 1 25mm adapter included with each Fiber OWL 7 for connection to LC MU and other SFF connect...

Page 56: ...cktipintothedetectorport Using as little pressure as possible rotate the cotton toothpick tip in the detector port toclearawayanydustordirtthathasaccumulatedonthedetector Usinglightpressurefromthecompressedair blowoutthedetectorport Usethejewelersloupetoinspectthedetectorendface Ifdustordirtarestillpresent repeatsteps untilthedetectorportisfreeofdebris If no dust or dirt is found replace the adapt...

Page 57: ...USE AN LCD BASED FIBER INSPECTION SCOPE WHICH CAN INSPECT OPTICALPORTSANDFIBERENDFACESWITHOUTEXPOSINGTHEEYETOHARMFULOPTICALRADIATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE LIGHT SOURCE VFL PORT WET CLEAN PROCEDURE Wet the tip of a 2 5mm cleaning swab with isopropyl alcohol Carefully insert the wet tip of the swab into the optical port Clean out the optical port according to the directions providedwith...

Page 58: ...ings the optical connectors on the Fiber OWL 7 and the connectors on the patch cords should be cleanedpriortoattachingthemtoeachother Minimizedustanddirtbuildupbyreplacingthedustcapsaftereachuse Calibration ItisrecommendedtohaveOpticalWavelengthLaboratoriescalibratethisunitonceperyear Warranty The Fiber OWL 7 comes standard with a two year factory warranty which covers manufacturer defect and work...

Page 59: ... Ifthesespecificationsareunknown contacttheopticalfibermanufacturerformoredetails IEEE Standard Name Fiber OWL Link Wizard Name 10GBASE S Wavelength Loss dB Modal Bandwidth Maximum Distance m 10GBASE S 10GBASE S 10GBASE S 10GBASE S 10GBASE LX4 10GBASE LX4 10GBASE LX4 10GBASE LX4 10GBASE LX4 10GBASE L 10GBASE E Fiber Type 62 5 125 multimode 62 5 125 multimode 62 5 125 multimode 50 125 multimode 50 ...

Page 60: ...setothelocationofthefirmwarefile thenclickOpen 7 Thesoftwareandthedevicewillindicatethefirmwareupdateprocess Oncethefirmwareisupdated thedevicewillre boot NowitissafetoremovetheUSBcable RE CHARGING THE DEVICE BATTERY TheLithiumPolymerbatteryintheFiberOWL7isre chargedthroughtheUSBport AbatterychargerandUSBcableissuppliedforthispurpose ThedevicecaneitherberechargedusingthebatterychargeroracomputerUS...

Page 61: ...ct Name Location PROJECT INFORMATION Is Encircled Flux compliant testing required YES NO ENCIRCLED FLUX COMPLIANCE MULTIMODE TESTING ONLY Fiber Pair Geometry STRAIGHT CROSSED Number Fiber Pairs By STRAND PAIR FIBER PAIR SETTINGS PAIR BIDI MODES ONLY Fiber Group Name Starting Fiber Number RUN NAME SETTINGS Fiber Type Connections Length m Standard Test Mode Reference Method Standard PAIR BIDI CERT L...

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