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OCC-CWDM-301-18 

 

Definitions of Measurement Parameters 

Parameter 

Definition of Parameter 

Range 

Length of optic fiber relevant to the trace 

Pulse Width

 

Width of laser pulse sending out from OTDR to optic fiber 

Average Time

 

To select suitable testing time.  

Wave length

 

To select laser wave length for measurement 

Measurement Mode 

To select mode for measurement 

VFL(option) 

Power on or off visible laser 

Length Units 

To select length units 

IOR 

IOR of optic fiber which affects the transmission speed of laser  

Scatter Coefficient

 

Which affects backward scatter power of laser in fiber 

Non reflection threshold

 

Events whose insertion loss is greater than the threshold displays here 

Reflection threshold

 

Reflection events GE the threshold will be displayed. 

End threshold

 

The first event with insertion loss GE the threshold is considered the end of fiber, 
and all following events will be ignored 

Delete Files 

Delete stored trace data in the instrument 

Time 

Show current system time 

Auto Off

 

On or off of Auto off function 

Lang 

Choose the language  

LCD contrast 

Adjust the contrast of LCD to select 

Color mode setting 

Select suitable displaying color setting 

Load Default 

Set all parameters to factory setting 

Help 

Show help files (Quick Reference) 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for OCC-CWDM-301-18A

Page 1: ...OCC CWDM 301 18 SERIES Optical Channel Checker Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...afety instructions Not taking any safety precautions or following the instructions will violate the safety standards of design manufacturing and application of these instruments In no case will the Pr...

Page 3: ...no laser beam in the fiber before testing via OTDR Otherwise it may result in imprecise test trace even permanent damage for the OTDR Caution Battery Battery for this instrument is rechargeable NiMH...

Page 4: ...ement Application of OTDR 13 3 3 1 Measurement Contents of OTDR 13 3 3 2 Trace Analysis of OTDR 13 3 4 Trace Display Screen of OTDR 13 3 4 1 Trace Display of OTDR 14 3 4 2 Information Window of OTDR 1...

Page 5: ...Zoom out Trace Horizontally 38 4 6 Zoom in Trace Vertically 38 4 7 Zoom out Trace Vertically 38 4 8 Re analyze the trace 38 4 9 Save Trace 39 4 10 Browse Saved Traces 40 4 11 Upload Saved Traces 40 4...

Page 6: ...e reshipment becomes necessary 1 2 Unpacking and Inspection This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures Examine the instrument for damage that may have oc...

Page 7: ...size lightweight and easy to use CE FCC certificates Result display in histogram and list Straightforward result display for easy understanding Internal clock fiber S N editable Internal clock enables...

Page 8: ...aff of our company or representatives 2 2 Instrument Interfaces Instructions Figure 2 1 Coping of OTDR AC Power Jack Power adapter jack requirements 13 8V DC 1 2A Data Transfer Port For all types ther...

Page 9: ...batteries in case of excessive discharging The inside batteries should be recharged immediately through adapter Please charge only when battery remaining capacity is low or adapter should be unplugged...

Page 10: ...om out or zoom in trace vertically Select parameter to be adjusted in parameter configuration Move marker leftwards or rightwards in Trace operation Turn page while in Help sub menu Together with Shif...

Page 11: ...relating to length Information relating to distance is obtained through time information that s the reason why there is time Domain in the name of OTDR Fresnel reflection occurs at the boundary betwe...

Page 12: ...When non reflection event occurs a power decline shows on trace as in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Non reflection Event 3 2 1 3 Inspection Events OTDR sends off a light pulse into the optic fiber to be inspe...

Page 13: ...de of reflection Auto measurement of cumulative loss of a single event 3 3 2 Trace Analysis of OTDR The trace analysis of OTDR is fully automatic The trace locates Reflection events of connections and...

Page 14: ...e x axis stands for distance as shown in Figure 3 4 Reflection Attenuation Relative power Distance Figure 3 4 Traces and Coordinates 3 4 2 Information Window of OTDR Contents of this window measuremen...

Page 15: ...ion of events inspected Any defined posts will be displayed in event list for example non reflection event like welding points and reflection event like connectors as shown in Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Ev...

Page 16: ...etween marker A and B When you change either marker record will change accordingly A B Distance between two markers 2 points loss Loss between two markers power difference between two markers 2 points...

Page 17: ...rizontally Zoom out trace horizontally Zoom in trace vertically Zoom out trace vertically B A Switching between markers Review events list upwards Review events list downwards Battery power indicator...

Page 18: ...trc 15 20 1 4666 1550 nm Wavelength B A 30s 80 km 2500 ns R a n g e W a v e l e n g t h 1550 nm P u l s e W i d t h Auto A v g T i m e 30s I O R 1 4666 N r e f l T h r e 0 20 dB R e f l T h r e 52 00...

Page 19: ...laser Scatter Coefficient Which affects backward scatter power of laser in fiber Non reflection threshold Events whose insertion loss is greater than the threshold displays here Reflection threshold...

Page 20: ...resolution and smaller dead zone however the dynamic range will be decreased On the contrary wide pulse width can bring higher dynamic range and measure comparatively long distance but resolution and...

Page 21: ...ally become Auto 30 s 80 km 1 4666 2500 ns 1550 nm Ave Time Range IOR Pulsewidth Wavelength 8Km Div 3 50 dB Div trace1 trc 15 20 B A 30 s 80km 2500 ns R a n g e W a v e l e n g t h 1550 nm P u l s e W...

Page 22: ...d to highlight wavelength press Enter to change wavelength as shown in Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 Wavelength Configuration 30 s 80 km 1 4666 2500 ns 1550 nm Ave Time Range IOR Pulsewidth Wavelength 8Km D...

Page 23: ...tion use and to highlight VFL according to different demand press Enter to select CW 1Hz or off Press to exit When VFL is on icon will be displayed under B A icon which is in the right menu bar as in...

Page 24: ...t Figure 3 17 IOR Configuration Use and to adjust the position of highlights use and to change the digits After setting press Enter to confirm Ave Time Range IOR 8Km Div 3 50 dB Div trace1 trc 15 20 1...

Page 25: ...ion threshold press Enter to enter as shown in Figure 3 19 Press to exit Figure 3 19 Non Reflection Threshold Configuration 30 s 80 km 1 4666 2500 ns 1550 nm Ave Time Range IOR Pulsewidth Wavelength 8...

Page 26: ...r to enter as shown in Figure 3 20 Press to exit Figure 3 20 Reflection Threshold Configuration Use and to adjust the position of highlights use and to change the digits After setting press Enter to c...

Page 27: ...elete saved traces Under parameter configuration use and to highlight Delete file press Enter to enter as shown in Figure 3 22 Press to exit Figure 3 22 Delete File 30 s 80 km 1 4666 2500 ns 1550 nm A...

Page 28: ...hin 5 minutes of idleness Under parameter configuration use and to highlight Auto off press Enter to switch as shown in Figure 3 24 Press to exit Figure 3 24 Auto off Configuration 30 s 80 km 1 4666 2...

Page 29: ...of LCD Display Use and to adjust contrast and press Enter to confirm 1 4666 1550 nm Ave Time Range IOR Wavelength 8Km Div 3 50 dB Div trace1 trc 15 20 B A 2500 ns I O R 1 4666 N r e f l T h r e 0 20 d...

Page 30: ...o enter as shown in Figure 3 28 Press to exit Figure 3 28 Load Default Use and to highlight yes or no press Enter to confirm B A 1 4666 1550 nm Ave Time Range IOR Wavelength 8Km Div 3 50 dB Div trace1...

Page 31: ...L a n g E n g l i s h L C D C o n t r a s t L o a d D e f a u l t H e l p C o l o r M o d e C o l o r 2 Quick reference P a g e U p P a g e D o w n Q u i t 1 Connect the fiber and palmOTDR 2 Press or...

Page 32: ...ly recharged the indicator will turn off When the instrument is power on and powered through AC DC adapter the inside batteries are automatically recharged The meanings of signals are as follows The b...

Page 33: ...1 Power on Interface OTDR XXXX Model Version X X Software Version Three seconds after power on the interface will be automatically directed to quick reference Figure 4 2 Quick Reference 1 Connect fibe...

Page 34: ...recise test trace even permanent damage for the OTDR 4 2 1 Trace Measurement Connect Optical Fiber Connect optic fiber to OTDR optic output directly no tools needed Clean connectors For details please...

Page 35: ...lease refer to 3 4 3 2 Parameter Configuration on OTDR Menu Bar Set range to AUTO Measure press to start measurement and the interface is as in Figure 4 3 a b Figure 4 3 a Measuring Figure 4 3 b Measu...

Page 36: ...e optimal measurement results Change range Refer to 3 4 3 2 2 range configuration to select adequate range Measure Press to start measurement The process is the same with Auto measurement 4 2 5 Trace...

Page 37: ...s list upwards and downwards by the combining hot key Shift and Shift Enter in the keyboard 4 3 3 Review Marker A B Information 4 3 3 1 Switching between Marker A B Under GUI of Figure 4 4 use and to...

Page 38: ...and to mover marker to event point to be observed For details please refer to 6 3 3 1 switching between Marker A B 4 7 Zoom out Trace Vertically This function is designed to zoom out trace vertically...

Page 39: ...e will not exceed 8 characters of alphabet or Arabic numerals Save file use and to highlight OK press Enter to save Cancel saving file use and to highlight cancel press Enter to cancel the operation o...

Page 40: ...er with which traces can be further processed on PC Install the software and run Power off OTDR Connect OTDR to PC through RS232 or USB interface cable Power on OTDR and upload data with the software...

Page 41: ...is operation cannot be applied under GUI of parameter configuration save trace browse saved traces and measuring in progress 4 12 Alter Measurement in Realtime Testing To alter measurement in realtime...

Page 42: ...ean periodically Effects of Cleaning Interfaces and Connectors The diameter of optic core is 9um and diameter of dust and other particulates ranges from 1 100 to 1 1 10 um Comparatively speaking the s...

Page 43: ...r cleaning optic interfaces Isopropyl alcohol Cotton ball Paper tissue Cleaning brush Condensed air Preferred Procedure for Cleaning Interfaces and Connectors As in Figure 5 2 Preferred Procedure is a...

Page 44: ...omer Service Center of the Provider to ensure proper initiation of your warranty term and scope of your warranty Returning Instruments To return instrument for reasons of yearly calibration or other p...

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