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OFT-3 User's Guide Rev A 2/7/14
This manual contains operation information for the Precision Rate Optics Inc. OFT-3 Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer. This OTDR may be operated by using the touch scree or the onboard key pad. The touch
screen is a resistive style screen and only proper stylus devices should be used when operating the OTDR
using the touch screen capability.
This guide is written to instruct operation via the onboard keypad. There will be tips throughout the manual to
assist with touch screen operation.
Warning
A warning alerts to situations that could cause personal injury.
Caution
A caution alerts to situations that may cause damage to the equipment or produce poor testing conditions result-
ing in inaccurate test results.
Note
A special annotation that will assist the user with operational features.
Chapter 1
Using This Manual
There are warnings, cautions and notes posted throughout this manual.
Optical time domain reflectometers are optical instruments that do emit laser radiation and though this level
of radiation is not considered a danger, there are safety considerations and certain practices that should be
followed.
Please read and follow all warning and caution information noted in this manual.
Precautions
Touch Screen Tip
These tips will be found throughout the manual to assist with touch screen operation.
