Test Procedure
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5.1
Pinned to Pinned Link
The following procedure describes steps to test Pinned to Pinned Trunk cable with adaptors on both
ends as shown.
5.1.1
Test cord insertion loss verification
TC, LC and RC are recommended to be of reference grade.
1.
Connect LC to the LOCAL and REMOTE units.
2.
Press the
[TOOLS]
button
è
Set Reference
and press the
[OK]
button to set reference.
Please ensure the fiber cords are cleaned using the cleaning kit provided in the kit.
3.
Disconnect LC from the LOCAL unit.
4.
Do not disconnect LC from the REMOTE unit.
5.
Connect one unpinned end of RC to the LOCAL unit and the other end to the pinned end of TC.
6.
Connect the disconnected unpinned end of LC to the other end of TC using a coupler.
7.
Press the
[AUTOTEST]
button to perform an AUTOTEST.
8.
Check that the result is less than the acceptable loss limits.
Termination 1
Termination 2
Attenuation Requirement
Reference Grade
Reference Grade
≤
0.1dB
Reference Grade
Standard Grade
≤
0.3dB
Standard Grade
Standard Grade
≤
0.5dB
9.
Clean the adaptors and connectors or replace the cords if necessary and repeat the test again.
Pinned
Pinned
Unpinned
LOCAL
REMOTE
Unpinned
LC
