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OTDR Series

e-Manual, RevE00

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5.4.1 RXT Front Panel

•

Power:

Press for 2 seconds to turn

the test set ON or OFF (prevents

accidental ON/OFF)

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Cursor Keys:

Application

dependent; May offer alternative

GUI Navigation to touch screen

(e.g. while wearing gloves in cold

weather)

•

Enter

: Application dependent

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Escape:

Application dependent

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Alt Alternate function:

Links the

buttons to the GUI soft Function

Keys (MTT Emulation Mode only)

•

Clear History:

Resets blinking

LED reminders of past Errors or

Alarms. Test results are not

affected. (not used in OTDR)

•

Volume and Brightness Control:

(it also acts as the MTT F1 key,

when the Alt key is active) Brings

up the Sound and screen

Brightness controls; Use cursor

buttons to adjust the levels

•

Test Application Selector

(it also

acts as the MTT F2 key, when the

Alt key is active): Quickly switches

back and forth between the active

Test Application and RXT platform.

Utilities functions; Active test is not

affected.

•

Lock/Unlock Touch Screen:

Can

also be programmed to capture

screen shots

(>Utilities

>Settings>Global>Save

Settings

)

•

Home:

Returns to the Main Menu

•

Save Test Results

: In OTDR test

mode, selects the

Results

tab.

Summary of Contents for FX150

Page 1: ...en consent of VeEX Incorporated as governed by International copyright laws Information contained in this manual is provided as is and is subject to change without notice Trademarks of VeEX Incorporated have been identified where applicable however the absence of such identification does not affect the legal status of any trademark D07 00 076P RevE00 Copyright 2020 VeEX Incorporated All rights res...

Page 2: ... 5 3 MTTPLUS OVERVIEW 17 5 3 1 MTTplus Side View 17 5 3 2 MTTplus Control Panel 18 5 3 3 MTTplus OTDR Module Top View 18 5 4 RXT OVERVIEW 19 5 4 1 RXT Front Panel 20 5 4 2 Getting Started 21 5 5 FX150 OVERVIEW 22 5 5 1 FX150 Test Ports 22 5 5 2 FX150 Keypad 22 5 5 3 FX150 Screen Navigation 23 5 5 3 1 View Hide side menu panels 24 5 5 4 Setting up WiFi optional feature 25 5 5 4 1 Access WiFi option...

Page 3: ... 56 6 10 1 Configure the Optical Light Source 56 6 10 2 Using the Optical Light Source 58 6 11 OPTICAL POWER METER OPM 59 6 11 1 Access the OPM 59 6 11 2 Configure the OPM 60 6 11 2 1 Calibrating to Laser Source 60 6 11 2 2 OPM options 61 6 11 3 Using the OPM 62 6 12 TABLE 63 6 13 RESULTS 64 7 0 OTDR Setup 66 7 1 WAVELENGTHS 66 7 2 TEST PARAMETERS 67 7 2 1 Manual Mode 67 7 2 2 Auto Mode 68 7 3 OTH...

Page 4: ... the MPO Switch 103 8 3 3 1 Testing all MPO Fibers 103 8 3 3 2 Testing Individual MPO Fibers 104 8 4 TRACES 107 8 4 1 Trace Properties 107 8 4 2 Saving OTDR Traces 110 8 4 3 Third Party Viewers 112 8 4 4 Embedded GPS and Camera Image 113 8 4 4 1 Obtaining GPS Coordinates optional feature 113 8 4 4 2 Adding GPS to OTDR file optional feature 113 8 4 4 3 Adding Camera Image OTDR file MTTplus only 114...

Page 5: ... respective companies No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted electronically or otherwise without written permission from VeEX Inc This manual describes software and or a device that uses software either developed by VeEX Inc or licensed by VeEX Inc from third parties The software is confidential and proprietary of VeEX Inc The software is protected by copyright and contains trad...

Page 6: ...uctRegistration 1 3 Patent Information VeEX product hardware and software may be protected by one or more patents on file with the United States Patent Office 1 4 Documentation Conventions Icons used in this manual Marks a helpful tip action or method which can save time and improve usability of the product Provides important information needed to use this product and avoid missteps Cautions again...

Page 7: ...he platform s datasheet for more information at www veexinc com USB A Host Interface supporting FX300 MTTplus RXT TX3x0S USB flash drives Fiber inspection probe connection Bluetooth option available 3G UMTS data card support not available on all models See the platform s datasheet for more information at www veexinc com Micro USB interface OTG to support FX150 MTTplus USB flash drives Fiber inspec...

Page 8: ... FX300 or FX150 R Server option not available in FX300 2 2 Key Features Features are subject to change For current product features and specifications see the product data sheet at www veexinc com FTTx optimized parameters for best dead zones Filtered 1625 or 1650 nm OTDR port for in service measurements Live fiber detection with embedded power meter Dynamic range up to 50 dB model dependent Event...

Page 9: ... to be available in other models consult factory Remote measurement via USB or WiFi connection using Fiberizer Desktop software API commands for third party remote control software 2 3 Package Contents OTDR OPX BOXe FX300 FX150 TX3x0S OTDR blade RXT 4100 module or MTTplus 410 module AC DC adaptor Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 5A max RXT1200 TX3x0S 5 3A max MTTplus 1 5A max FX150 Output 16VDC RXT120...

Page 10: ...ous situation Make sure that optical sources are inactive before connecting fiber to the test set to avoid skin or eye damage or damage to the unit It is recommended to Deactivate the laser before connecting or disconnecting optical cables or patchcords Never look directly into an optical patchcord or an optical interface e g CFP CFP2 CFP4 QSFP SFP SFP OTDR LS VFL while the laser is enabled Even t...

Page 11: ... c light speed in vacuum n optical fiber index of refraction t time delay between pulse emit and it registration by receiver Each sample converted by ADC into digital form is registered in the RAM To measure the back scattering signal precisely repeated triggering optical pulses is performed The processor averages samples corresponding to the same points of the optical fiber that leads to the incr...

Page 12: ... power The OPM will support both MM and SM fiber with the APC or UPC connector type WaveID can be enabled to detect source wavelength automatically when used with VeEX light sources that also support WaveID For more information on specifications see the datasheet For extended measurement PM2 range 25dBm an integrating sphere with a photodiode is used Input power is attenuated by the integrating sp...

Page 13: ... panel Depending on fiber connector type use interchangeable adaptors FC SC ST or LC type are supplied standard Visual Fault Locator VFL testing The optical fiber is connected to the VFL port on the top panel The VFL interface is fitted with universal 2 5mm sleeve accepting all 2 5 mm connector ferrules A 2 5mm to 1 25mm converter is available Optical Connections The optical fiber connector must b...

Page 14: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 14 of 128 TX3x0S Top View RXT 4100 OTDR Module ...

Page 15: ...y Resets user interface to Main menu Navigation Marker Keys Used to move markers or navigate menus in the event touch screen is disabled for any reason Enter Key Enters the desired value or selects active menu check box or radio button Escape Key Exits the menu App Key Toggles between active test applications OTDR OLS OPM VFL Lock Save Screen Key Locks the touch panel or saves the screen bmp depen...

Page 16: ...s to the optical test function blade 2 located on the top connector panel Select OTDR VFL OPM or OLS by clicking the icon on the main menu FX300 MTTplus RXT Select Application 1 which corresponds to the module inserted into the module slot Select the desired Fiber test mode and tap OK The OTDR VFL OPM and OLS test functions will be displayed on the main menu Touch Screen Navigation The unit is equ...

Page 17: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 17 of 128 5 3 MTTplus Overview 5 3 1 MTTplus Side View ...

Page 18: ...Global Save Settings to set save and image compression options Volume and Brightness Control it also acts as the MTT F1 key when the is active Brings up the Sound and screen Brightness controls Use cursor buttons to adjust the levels Clear History Resets blinking LED reminders of past Errors or Alarms Test results are not affected not used with OTDR Camera App Launches the optional Camera App to h...

Page 19: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 19 of 128 5 4 RXT Overview ...

Page 20: ...rs of past Errors or Alarms Test results are not affected not used in OTDR Volume and Brightness Control it also acts as the MTT F1 key when the Alt key is active Brings up the Sound and screen Brightness controls Use cursor buttons to adjust the levels Test Application Selector it also acts as the MTT F2 key when the Alt key is active Quickly switches back and forth between the active Test Applic...

Page 21: ...creen after booting up actual image may vary with models and software version This screen can be displayed at any time from any screen The test port group is assigned to the Fiber application when the MTTplus 410 or RXT 41xx OTDR module is installed All options associated with the OTDR module will be installed ...

Page 22: ...FX150 Test Ports VFL OPM Aux OTDR OTDR OLS 5 5 2 FX150 Keypad Save Saves the test results Power Press for 2 seconds to turn the test set ON or OFF prevents accidental ON OFF Home Resets user interface to Main menu Right side Save Saves the screen bmp Right side Home Hibernates device ...

Page 23: ...op tabs of the FX150 screen to access test measurement controls and view results On the bottom bar you can see IP address when connected Remote control connection status Date and time Bluetooth and WiFi connection indicators For all available chassis operations see the V150 Common Functions User Manual on www veexinc com ...

Page 24: ...ernal AC power and battery charging level Tap to see battery charge status V key Fiber Tap to access all Fiber Test Modes or access the Utilities screen Fiber Scope Tap to access the Fiber Scope options Press the RIGHT SHIFT KEY to access test control buttons and the following Home Tap to return to the Main Fiber Menu Escape Exit Tap to close APP and access the System Settings and Tools screen Arr...

Page 25: ... an optional built in feature in the FX150 allowing the transfer of OTDR traces and software upgrades on the unit For other models WiFi or Bluetooth options are available using WiFi and or Bluetooth dongles 5 5 4 1 Access WiFi option 1 Tap Utilities or the green HOME key and then tap Bluetooth WiFi 2 Select the WiFi Wiz tab ...

Page 26: ...Tap the Password field to enter the network password on the pop up keypad ASCII formatting supported 4 Tap Apply after selecting the Encryption Type and entering the Key 5 If the encryption menu was accessed via Connect AP the test set will connect to the AP automatically after hitting Apply 6 If the encryption menu was accessed via Edit Settings tap Connect AP to connect to the AP 7 After a succe...

Page 27: ...t of the unit as well as a list of software licenses optional test features currently loaded in the test set Screen Calibration Screen Calibration can be access from the Screen icon or by pressing the Save and Home buttons on the keypad See below Activating Touchscreen Calibration Mode You can activate the Touchscreen Calibration Mode using the keypad by pressing SAVE HOME keys simultaneously for ...

Page 28: ...ccess port the unit will attempt to connect automatically to the same AP after the unit is turned off and then turned back on RTU 410 OTDR Emulation Mode Enables remote control of the FX150 OTDR using API commands Turn OFF RTU 410 OTDR Emulation Mode when not being used It can conflict with the OTDR Server button in the OTDR app OTG Port Mode Configures the micro USB port for any USB device connec...

Page 29: ...on the unit Date Time Sets the date and time Daylight savings are enabled automatically More Additional options including Remote Access Settings for accessing and or controlling the test set and the information it contains using the VeEX ReVeal software or VNC Server Viewer For more information on Remote Access see the V150 Common Functions Manual on www veexinc com For more information on using t...

Page 30: ...or high back reflection can result in transmission loss or high bit errors and poor BER Furthermore most measurement variations and test repeatability conditions in fiber optic systems can be traced back to the cleanliness of optical connections Contamination of fiber end faces not only affects optical power levels but also impacts back reflectance performance and levels which is harmful to sensit...

Page 31: ...likely to be especially when you consider that fiber core diameters can range from 62 5 microns all the way down to 8 microns in size Below are some examples viewed by a 400x Fiber microscope 6 2 Inspection Whenever possible inspect the fiber optic connection connectors bulkheads and test interfaces with a fiber microscope It is recommended to wear laser safety glasses when you work with fiber opt...

Page 32: ...ce quickly Do not blow or allow the connector end face to air dry as this may leave a residue behind which is often more difficult to clean and which can attract even more dirt 4 Re inspect the fiber end face with an optical microscope to check that all the contaminants have been removed properly if not please repeat the process Using Compressed Air In some clean air situations you can use filtere...

Page 33: ...ag to prevent dust accumulating Never re use optic cleaning swabs or lint free wipes Always discard materials that have been used Ensure all alcohol or solvent residues are removed after using wet cleaning techniques It is recommended to re inspect the bulkhead receptacles and connector end face using a fiber microscope following the cleaning and prior to use The flow diagram below describes a bes...

Page 34: ...ons They are cylindrical with twist lock coupling 2 5mm keyed ferrule ST connectors are used both short distance applications and long line systems The ST connector has a bayonet mount and a long cylindrical ferrule to hold the fiber FC Connector FC stands for Fixed Connection it is fixed by way of a threaded barrel housing FC connectors are typical in test and measurement environments and for sin...

Page 35: ...ex cables SC Connector SC officially stands for Subscriber Connector however some people believe that Square Connector is the correct name It is a general purpose push pull style connector It was developed by NTT which has an advantage in LAN enterprise networks where duplex cabling to support TX RX channels are commonly used SC Connectors are frequently used network applications The connector is ...

Page 36: ... of terminated fiber optic connectors Insertion Loss IL The most important performance indicator of a fiber optic connection This is the loss of light signal measured in decibels dB during the insertion of a fiber optic connector Return Loss RL Also known as back reflection is the portion of the light signal that is reflected back to the original light source This occurs as the light is reflected ...

Page 37: ...hat the former has lower return loss Angled Physical Contact APC The APC style produces the lowest return loss when compared to other styles The ferrule is polished to an angle of 8 degrees The angle is calculated so that it is less than the critical angle which ensures light is not propagated back along the fiber Connector Polish and Performance Typical Return loss values are Polished Connector 4...

Page 38: ...ontinuity PVC or Plenum Jacketed Many colors that mean very little Used mostly in internal applications 900um Patchcords Simplex single fiber or Duplex two fibers construction Singlemode or Multimode Pig tails Outer Diameter is usually 1 6mm 2 0mm and 3 0mm Duplex versions Zip cord with outer diameters of 1 6mm 2 0mm 3 0mm Break Out Both Multimode and Singlemode Indoor Outdoor applications 1 6mm 2...

Page 39: ... be broken out and terminated in a patch panel or wiring closet One end of the patch cord is usually connected to the OTDR while the other end is progressively moved along the patch panel as measurements are made on each fiber The patchcord plays a critical role in fiber measurements Ensure that a high quality patchcord is always used because this can and will have profound performance on test res...

Page 40: ...lor Code of Jacket Definition or Meaning Yellow Singlemode fiber Orange Multimode fiber Aqua 10G laser optimized 50 125um multimode optical fiber Grey Obsolete color code for multimode fiber Blue Sometimes used to designate polarization maintaining fiber Color Code of Connector Boot Definition or Meaning Blue Physical Contact PC 0 Mostly used for singlemode fibers some manufacturers use this for p...

Page 41: ...connector has screw bushing screw down the connector to fix in the optical fiber Do not over screw the connector or it will damage the optical fiber and the port 6 7 1 Preventing Inaccurate Readings To achieve maximum power and prevent false readings clean the optical fiber connector interfaces before inserting them into the test port Please ensure the correct fiber connector type is used before i...

Page 42: ...s the Fiber Scope Expert option to be enabled on the chassis platform except for the VS500 which can already include this option This can be confirmed by viewing the device ID is either 1500 or 2500 1 Connect the Fiber Scope to the test set using any available USB port older analog fiber scopes require a USB adapter To connect to the FX150 use a standard OTG USB cable or optional Micro USB male ca...

Page 43: ... Fiber Scope Setup Fiber Scope Setup page 1 Scope mode Select Local USB connect or Remote WiFi connect not available operation Auto Save Select Disabled Enabled Enabled Report pdf or Enabled V Scout Report l Ask Before Save Check this to be prompted to save after test is complete ...

Page 44: ...ly added to filename Increment Choose to increment by Fiber ID or Test ID can be used to increment fiber count Fiber Scope Setup page 2 Analysis parameters Enter any name to identify the cable site technician job etc Tip type Select the type of tip used on the Fiber Scope General is the default type LC APC and E2000 APC should not use general tip type Auto center Crop Check this to center and crop...

Page 45: ...ume Stops the real time video so the static picture can be viewed Analysis On OFF Turn the Auto Analysis ON and OFF software option Auto Freeze Turn ON and OFF the ability to freeze the image automatically when in Focus The default is set to OFF To see the image after it freezes tap Resume Rectangles Dots Dots draw a red contour around scratches and defects Rectangles highlight scratches and defec...

Page 46: ...pe is plugged into USB a blue LED will emit To focus rotate the vertical control dial top half clockwise to trigger the camera positioning to travel downward and for counterclockwise to travel upward The focusing dial bottom half zooms in and out respectively by rotating clockwise and counterclockwise The horizontal side knob provides left and right direction positioning respectively by rotating i...

Page 47: ... Face Analysis Results Table Analysis Results Table Select Page 2 of 2 view in the Capture tab The test set displays a table with all numeric results from the analysis Catalogs Defect and Scratch events found for all four zones Scratch requirements refer to width This table will also be included in the reports ...

Page 48: ... the File Manager or R Server For more information on File Manager see Section 9 0 File Management Modify Rename Renames files Remove Removes deletes files Settings Enter Fiberizer Cloud information Pull When connected pulls file from Fiberizer Cloud onto test set USB Export Exports files to USB stick Choose Export Group to retain the tree format sub directory or Export Flat to create a single fil...

Page 49: ...e The Fiber Scope test report can be viewed in JPG format or exported to PDF In addition all fiber optic test results can be viewed using Fiberizer Cloud or the Fiberizer Desktop Plus PC software For more information on viewing reports Section 6 8 9 Managing Fiberscope Results with File Manager Analysis Report jpg format ...

Page 50: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 50 of 128 Analysis Report pdf format ...

Page 51: ...n header to sort by that specific parameter FS Analysis or Fiber Scope Tap again to change the sorting order U L Unlock or locks files to prevent accidental deletion PDF Converts all selected files Requires FAT32 USB Memory stick To backup and restore files use a USB Memory stick To USB Copies all selected files to the stick From USB Restores all files from the stick BT Bluetooth File Transfer the...

Page 52: ...s to tap the icon Fiber inspection test results belong to Common Mode and Fiber Scope Tests Filter parameters can be combined To reset filters tap the Show All button To make locating test results and reports easier sort the results by tapping a header to sort by that field s type in ascending or descending order 6 8 10 Fiber Scope Image Management Software For information on using Fiber Scope Man...

Page 53: ...traces it to identify faults through light leakage It identifies fiber strands connectors breaks bends and other potential problems or anomalies on events To see the most recent VFL specifications go www veexinc com PROTECT YOUR EYES Never look directly into the VFL s light It is a Class II laser and emits laser radiation that can potentially harm your eyes with extended exposure It is good practi...

Page 54: ...d at the top of the unit The VFL interface is fitted with universal 2 5mm sleeve accepting all 2 5 mm connector ferrules Use a 2 5 to 1 25mm converter to check MU or LC connectors 3 Power ON the unit and then tap the X icon to close OTDR mode and display the Fiber Main Menu 4 Tap Visual Fault Locator on the main menu The Caution screen appears Visual Fault Locator menu option VFL Caution screen ...

Page 55: ...nments 6 Tap Auto Off When VFL application is exited the VFL powers down automatically 7 Tap Turn ON to power the laser The Caution box turns yellow 8 You will observe that a red light emits from the end of the fiber to confirm continuity This red light will also appear at splices joints connectors ODLs etc if any light is leaking 9 Tap Turn OFF 10 Disconnect the cable and replace covers When not ...

Page 56: ...ngths The OLS radiates continuously or in pulses To see the most recent OLS specifications go www veexinc com PROTECT YOUR EYES Never look directly into the OLS test port The laser radiation emitted can be harmful to your eyes 6 10 1 Configure the Optical Light Source To access and set up the OLS option 1 Make sure that the Optical Light Source option is installed on the test unit 2 Power on the u...

Page 57: ...the operation mode CW 270 Hz 1000 Hz or 2000 Hz for the test CW Continuous Wave Select to continually measure level loss and reflectance in optical components 270 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz Pulse Select this option to send intermittent light pulses In some cases this makes it easier to identify faults than continuous light It can also be used with audible detectors toners that can identify faint light or ...

Page 58: ...to power on the OLS 4 If WaveID is available tap Loop mode to auto cycle through all available wavelengths on the test port The laser will change every three seconds WaveID feature will not work with modulated light signals 5 When testing is complete tap Turn OFF to power off the OLS and then disconnect the cable and replace the port covers RXT 4111 DWDM OTDR Laser Stabilization The RXT 4111 DWDM ...

Page 59: ...d by VeEX are supported WaveID will work with OLS in CW mode only Accessing the Optical Power Meter module shuts down GPS and the atomic service 6 11 1 Access the OPM To access the internal built in OPM 1 Connect the test fiber to the OPM test port located at the top of the test unit 2 Tap the X icon to close OTDR mode The Fiber main menu appears 3 Tap Optical Power Meter on the main menu The OPM ...

Page 60: ...ng to Laser Source For more information on patchcords see Section 6 6 2 Fiber Patchcord To measure reference cable loss 1 Connect the LS to the OPM using a patch cord Loopback Referencing 2 Tap the green dB button 3 Go to OLS and select the laser wavelength and turn ON The wavelength should match the light source wavelength unless Wave ID is available 4 Tap Set to record the 0 00 dB point A refere...

Page 61: ...or loss readings in the Results tab The Table tab must be used to record these individual readings e g same cable at different wavelength Use the Folder button to save the complete set of results This is useful when measuring multiple fibers or testing one fiber with multiple wavelengths If your device is equipped with a built in clock the saved measurement result will have a time stamp Saving the...

Page 62: ... port The laser will change every three seconds The OLS and OPM wavelength must be the same 4 If the light source has a WaveID option tap Wave ID in the OPM mode to detect the wavelength of the incoming signal automatically The WaveID option is available for CW laser test mode only If the OLS Loop mode is ON each wavelength will be shown and the scroll bar can be used to see measurements for each ...

Page 63: ...readings To save the individual results 1 Select the check box next to the reading s to save then tap Save The Result saving screen appears 2 Tap OK The readings are saved to a file and the table resets To remove results before saving select the check box next to the reading s then tap Remove After saving power or loss readings to a file access the file in the Results tab ...

Page 64: ...ved the files can be accessed in the File Manager or R Server not available on all OTDR models For more information on File Manager see Section 9 0 File Management Modify Rename Renames files Remove Removes deletes files Settings Enter Fiberizer Cloud information Pull When connected pulls file from Fiberizer Cloud onto the test set USB Export Exports files to a USB stick Save continuously To autos...

Page 65: ... select the results you wish to save and then tap Back 2 To save locally tap Save OR To push the results to Fiberizer Cloud ensure connection to the network via Ethernet or WiFi and then tap Modify Settings to sync with Fiberizer Cloud Then tap Push to sync saved files to the cloud Fiberizer Cloud set up screen ...

Page 66: ...options Realtime Manual Auto and V Scout are all available from this option 7 1 Wavelengths Select desired wavelength for fiber properties OTDR If the OTDR contains both single and multi mode optical fiber test ports selecting a single mode OTDR wavelength SM1310 SM1550 SM1625 will automatically prevent the selection of multimode OTDR wavelengths MM 850 MM1300 and vice versa OTDR Aux The Aux port ...

Page 67: ... drop down menu Manual Auto Manual Real Time Auto Real Time V Scout Profiles or MPO Auto with OX MPO 12 optical switch connected 7 2 1 Manual Mode To set OTDR test parameters manually under Test Parameters select Manual from the Mode drop down menu OTDR Test Setup Manual Mode OTDR Test Setup RXT 4113 Manual Mode ...

Page 68: ...er dynamic range Longer pulse widths provide the highest dynamic range and are used to test long fibers Resolution m distance between two data points sampling interval of the trace values depend on the selected distance range Select smallest value to measure events spaced close together and use largest value to for longer ranges Auto mode will deter mine best value for Fiber Under Test Time min se...

Page 69: ...oint to MultiPoint includes RFoG Specify splitter type Connect at Customer site Enables 1st Splitter and 2nd Splitter fields so splitter settings can be selected manually if needed For information on defining splitter loss values see Section 7 3 1 2 Splitter Thresholds Auto PON Point to MultiPoint where software will assign splitter types based on event loss Connect at Customer site Auto PON to ON...

Page 70: ...edit RI and BC for an already measured trace use the Information button on the Traces tab For more information see the steps in Section 8 4 1 Trace Properties RI Refractive index N Setting for each available wavelength also known as group index is used to convert time to distance Setting proper value 1 2000 1 8000 determines accurate distance measurement Refractive index can be changed for any sto...

Page 71: ... live a warning is displayed As long as the signal exceeds the threshold the OTDR test will continue IF the signal is removed press OK to resume testing Pressing Abort will permanently disable the OTDR test requiring the need to close the OTDR application and reboot the test set Show Fiber Sections Check to show fiber section in the Event table For other models click the Display button to access t...

Page 72: ...0 dB in 0 1 dB increments The default value is 65 0dB Fiber End dB Defines the value which will be reported in the Events analysis The setting range for this parameter is 1 dB to 99 dB in 1 dB increments The default value is set to 20dB but for non PON spans a 3dB value is recommended Macrobend dB Defines the detection value with a default value 0 200dB A non reflective event will be reported as a...

Page 73: ...een and enter custom threshold settings OTDR Setup Splitter Thresholds 7 3 1 3 Pass Fail Thresholds Events exceeding the Pass Fail Thresholds are highlighted in Red in the Event table Different Pass Fail Thresholds values can be set for each test wavelength Event Loss splice connectors mux and Reflectance threshold settings determine if a detected anomaly should be reported and included in the eve...

Page 74: ...ameter is 0 001 dB to 9 99 dB in 0 001 dB increments Reflectance dB Events in the Event table exceeding the set Reflectance value The range for this parameter is 50 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 1 dB increments Attenuation dB km Average Fiber Section Loss in dB km that exceeds the set value Total Loss dB Total fiber loss in dB for Fiber Under Test FUT that exceeds the set value Total ORL dB Total Optical R...

Page 75: ...position the left marker at the event and tapping Span start in the right side menu OTDR Setup Span settings Span Begin Launch Enter Length or Index Used to identify where a launch cable ends and test fiber begins Defines the start of the Fiber Under Test This appears as a green bracket with arrows pointing right on screen If Event 1 is the end of the launch fiber set the Span Begin Index to 1 Spa...

Page 76: ...and RXT OTDRs have a built in launch fiber which is approximately 40 meters in length This fiber section will appear in grey color preceding the OTDR connection This internal launch fiber allows the first connector of the fiber under test to be characterized and its performance insertion loss and reflectance be evaluated The MTTplus OTDR has an optional built in launch fiber 7 3 2 1 Measure Cables...

Page 77: ...ulate the fields automatically To reject the values click Abort To accept the values click OK The new measured length s populate the Launch and Receive Cable Calibration Span settings screen If the Launch and Receive option is selected and the cables are not connected you will receive a Can t find the R 55dB coupling event try measuring each cable individually ...

Page 78: ...s a test profile depending on network type or application e g PON Access Fiber FTTA test plans This optional feature eliminates event interpretation Custom profiles can be distributed by email or server to OTDR users Selecting the V Scout profile will apply the test plan using that profile for every fiber test automatically When the V Scout Mode is selected as a Test Parameter Wavelength options a...

Page 79: ...and default profiles A profile allows up to 10 PW per wavelength Resolution Auto High or Low depending on distance range Time m s Select the time to use in each test The more pulsewidths the longer the total test time will be For record keeping using short test times is not recommended test times Bellcore recommends up to 3 minutes per test Optimized For DR DZ or Automatic DR DZ PON Parameters PON...

Page 80: ... Parameters for more details 2 Tap the green Start button Elapsed time and acquisition wavelength are indicated below the red Stop button 3 When the test is complete the Stop button will revert back to a green Start button If needed tap Stop to terminate the measurement manually 4 If Autosave is enabled with Ask Before Save checked an AutoSave window appears asking if the results should how be sav...

Page 81: ...the measurement Rebuild Reanalyzes the trace or visible traces only Use this option when you change the trace event table s or icons want to rebuild the LinkMap to apply the changes Modify Modifies the LinkMap Span To redefine the Span Start End select the Event then click Span and choose the applicable option Span Begin Span End or Edit to change Span setup details Information Displays measuremen...

Page 82: ...16 2x32 2x64 or 2x128 Comments Enter information regarding the modification Information modifies measurement information PON Type Not a PON Manual PON Auto PON default with Auto Save Auto PON to ONT 1st Splitter when Manual PON type is selected Not present 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64 1x128 2x2 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32 2x64 or 2x128 2nd Splitter when Manual PON type is selected Not present 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16...

Page 83: ...merged events followed by short patchcord icon Xxxx km Distance to the node L Loss cannot be measured R 40 5 dB Reflectance Span end indicates start of analysis section as defined in Test Setup distance or event index Splice Loss 0 01 dB Reflectance 50 dB Connector Loss 0 05 dB Reflectance 50 dB Angled Connector Loss 0 05 dB Reflectance 60 dB Macrobend difference between two non reflective events ...

Page 84: ... Increment Choose to increment Fiber ID or Trace ID Job ID Select the field to enter a default value that will be included in the filename Cable ID Select the field to enter a default value that will be included in the filename Fiber ID Select Add Index to auto increment or select Add Date Time The filename will include details entered in this field automatically The fiber count can be incremented...

Page 85: ...up Autosave Parameters Other The following information can be pre set and automatically saved in the file Orig Location Originating location where fiber starts Term Location Terminating location where fiber ends Comments Add information about the fiber ends comment about the result status or any other meaningful information about connector application or case This information will be included in t...

Page 86: ...ection 9 1 1 Saving Printing Results to PDF USB Bluetooth Add V Scout Diagram If using V Scout mode check to add the V Scout diagram of the trace to the results report For more information about V Scout diagrams see Section 7 4 1 2 V Scout LinkMap Autosave Results To view or export a saved result select the Results tab For more details on the Results tab see Section 8 5 Results Alternatively files...

Page 87: ... that was created with the Cloud account URL The default is https fiberizer com Consult factory to use a personal cloud account Check Verifies that the login credentials are valid Select Choose a specific Project folder The default is the folder created at registration Project folders can be used to create a folder shared by other team members or customers Reset Resets the Cloud account and Projec...

Page 88: ...vision Fixed even integer or Auto variable values Grid Color Light grey or Dark red Trace Antialiasing Check for thinner trace line Show Fiber Sections Check to show fiber section results in the Event table Auto Zoom Trace Use this mode to auto scale the viewing window at the end of the test Disable this option when using Realtime test mode Distance Unit Select the distance unit type for fiber len...

Page 89: ...e measurement is complete Tap OK to autosave with the default settings Tap Abort to exit the screen Autosave Results screen When a new measurement is started only those traces will be displayed on the screen in the Measure tab Section 8 2 Measure Tab Any previous traces can be accessed via the Traces tab Section 8 4 Traces until the unit is switched off Upon completion the view will initially defa...

Page 90: ...hich to optimize For example if optimizing for DZ mode change to DR and vice versa Use V Scout See Section 7 4 V Scout Custom Profiles optional for more details 8 1 1 Event Table The Events table is available in all measurement modes Select the Events tab to display the trace with events The Event table displays all events found during the analysis including those added manually To view contents o...

Page 91: ...avigate the event table and to display or move to the highlighted event Use the green Left Right arrows to move the marker between the start and end of fiber being tested To maximize the Event table select the cross symbol again The right green brackets Span Start indicate the 0km location and the left Span End is the end The reported total loss and ORL is from this area of the trace only For exam...

Page 92: ...ON splitter Gainer Event with negative loss as viewed by the OTDR typically occurs when two fibers with different backscatter coefficients are spliced together Usually a gainer will be seen as a normal event with positive loss when tested from the opposite end of the fiber Merged Event Event that consists of two or more real events that are spaced too close together to be resolved or measured by t...

Page 93: ...right arrows to position the marker more accurately if needed 3 Once selected tap Event Delete on the right sidebar The event will now be deleted from the event table and the event number will no longer appear on the trace Modifying events 1 Ensure the Trace menu is active and the Event table is shown on the screen 2 Use the left right arrows to highlight the event on the Event Table Tap Event Mod...

Page 94: ...screen or using the left right buttons on the rubber keypad not available on the MTTplus or FX150 units The Markers display the following Distance from the start of the trace to Marker A Distance from the start of the trace to Marker B Distance between Marker A and Marker B As you move the Markers the distance information updates automatically The active Marker is depicted by two small arrows poin...

Page 95: ...o the markers position and measurement mode will be displayed at the bottom of the screen 8 2 2 Zoom Scroll Controls Zooming operations are possible in both Events and Measure mode Zoom Operations Zoom Scroll icon Toggle between and enables Zoom Scroll mode Zoom mode Magnifying glass icon appears on screen Draw a rectangular box over the trace with the stylus to create a zoom area Visible part of ...

Page 96: ...sition the marker s accurately expand the trace horizontally and vertically using the Zoom Controls and position the marker on event s left edge first rising or falling pixel The distance km miles or feet will be indicated next to the top of the marker The distance accuracy depends on the correctness of optical fiber refraction index value setting 8 2 4 Loss Measurements Loss Modes Several Loss mo...

Page 97: ...A B in dB Attenuation between markers A B 8 2 4 2 Two Point LSA 2 Pt LSA To increase the accuracy of a loss or attenuation measurement a section of the trace preceding and following the marker A and marker B can be approximated by a straight line In this mode a Least Squares Approximation technique is used to determine the best intercept values based on the marker positions The length of these LSA...

Page 98: ... you can place markers properly 4 Position center marker on the event s rising or falling edge You can use the rubber keypad to place the marker exactly if needed 5 Position the first two LSA interval indicators on a linear section of backscatter preceding the event and position the last two LSA indicators after the event ensuring that only pre post backscatter is used to make the measurement The ...

Page 99: ...multiple traces are displayed on screen The trace to be measured can be selected using the green arrow in the trace overview window 2 Select Reflectance Refl from the drop down list at the bottom of the screen 3 Expand the trace horizontally and vertically using Zoom Controls to display the reflection correctly The entire reflection will be displayed including a small section of the trace precedin...

Page 100: ...d using the green arrow in the trace overview window 2 Select ORL from the drop down list 3 Place marker A at the beginning of the fiber under test and marker B at the end of the fiber span under measurement just before end reflection if available Moving marker B beyond the end will not change the span ORL moving marker B to less than the end will result in a change in ORL The bottom of the screen...

Page 101: ... and error prone The OX MPO 12 optical switch is designed to make MPO testing easier faster and more accurate 8 3 1 OX MPO 12 Optical Switch Overview The OX MPO 12 optical switch is an ultra compact 12 fiber optical switch designed to operate with VeEX OTDRs via USB interface It is optimized for high density fiber test applications where MPO MTP or ribbon cables need to be tested using an OTDR equ...

Page 102: ...se and reopen the OTDR application to detect the switch 3 Attach one end of the 1 m SC APC to SC APC simplex patch cord from the OTDR port to the SC APC port of the switch 4 Attach Launch and Receive patchcord cables to the output port of the OX MPO 12 Switch Test Kit Cases to use with the MPO switch are available for purchase from VeEX MPO APC to MPO UPC hybrid cable to test MPO UPC FUT Fiber und...

Page 103: ...reports See Section 8 5 Results for more information 8 3 3 1 Testing all MPO Fibers The MPO tab appears ONLY if the MPO switch is connected to the OTDR s microUSB port and recognized as being connected In the Setup menu select MPO Auto from the Mode drop down list Then tap Start and the Measure tab screen appears The measurement will begin according to the test parameters entered in the Setup menu...

Page 104: ...tion 8 2 Measure Tab At the conclusion of the MPO test or at any time during testing go to the Traces tab and select each strand to overlay all tests simultaneously However each test will clear the display and only show the current test 8 3 3 2 Testing Individual MPO Fibers To test individual MPO fibers 1 On the OTDR s Home Screen select the Expert OTDR option 2 Select the wavelengths to test 1310...

Page 105: ... Autosave Parameters 3 In the MPO tab tap the No of Fibers drop down arrow and select the MPO connector fiber count 8 or 12 Each fiber strand is represented by a circle A black inner circle indicates an active fiber strand and a gray inner circle means inactive 4 Move the blue arrow above the circles left or right and tap to enable testing for this MPO group ...

Page 106: ...hes the outer circle changes to green PASS or red FAIL depending on the Pass Fail thresholds previously set and moves to the next strand until all selected strands are tested 6 To view all MPO strands select the Traces tab and then select all fibers under the MPO group to overlay results for the ribbon For more information about the Traces tab see Section 8 4 Traces ...

Page 107: ... overlaid and can be viewed using the Results Traces tabs 8 4 1 Trace Properties The traces in the memory are saved in BELLCORE version 2 0 format The OTDR trace files have the extension SOR which means Standard OTDR Record If the measurement was performed at several wavelengths simultaneously the traces are saved as a group i e they will share the same common name but with wavelength added e g 01...

Page 108: ...te Time Job ID Cable ID Fiber ID Group ID Fiber Type Originating Terminating locations and Comments Measurement Test parameters used to make measurement Trace Information Measurement Thresholds Analysis thresholds used to analyze the trace as well as PON identification for LinkMap ...

Page 109: ...d trace 1 Select the trace you want to edit then tap the Information button 2 On the Measurement tab change the RI as needed 3 In the Thresholds tab change the BC as needed 4 Tap OK to apply changes All changes will be applied immediately 5 After carefully noting the JobID CableID FiberID TraceID fields save the trace The Job Cable Fiber Trace determine the location to which the trace is saved For...

Page 110: ...nformation about Autosave options Results tab Save options The traces are saved in the following folder directory hierarchy Job ID Cable ID Fiber ID Results Traces The JobID CableID FiberID TraceID fields determine the location to which the trace is saved If these settings are not set accurately the trace will not save to the desired location To save Traces 1 On the Results tab select the trace yo...

Page 111: ... Saving Window 3 If needed change default information on the General Other and Report tabs and then click OK To view or print reports use the File Management feature or one of the Fiberizer software applications For more information see Section 9 0 File Management ...

Page 112: ... how VeEX test sets display them Once saved in this format with the third party filter applied it cannot be changed afterwards To save a trace for third party viewing 1 In the Results tab tap Save The Result Saving window appears OTDR Trace Saving file for Third Party Viewers 2 Select the Other tab and then check the Compatible with 3rd party viewers checkbox 3 After making any other changes as ne...

Page 113: ...Clock 2 Connect the antenna to the RF connector port brass located at the top of the unit 3 Turn GPS ON to begin searching until your GPS Status is Lock GPS Coordinates screen To include GPS coordinates and camera images with OTDR files the test set must have the GPS option enabled an external active antenna connected and the Camera option installed 8 4 4 2 Adding GPS to OTDR file optional feature...

Page 114: ... disabled mode to display the Result AutoSaving pop up window Enter all AutoSave field entries and select Generate PDF Report and or select Add V Scout Diagram MTTplus Manual Save Add camera image 1 Select the Add Image to pop up the camera image 2 Select red Camera button to capture results MTTplus Camera button or select red X button to exit Camera capture mode ...

Page 115: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 115 of 128 3 Click the green OK button to finalize the save process MTTplus Manual Save Image added to results ...

Page 116: ...der that you wish to upload to the Cloud Save Saves file when autosave is disabled See Section 8 4 2 Saving OTDR Traces for more information Load Displays selected trace for viewing Modify Renames or removes selected file Pull When connected pulls file from Fiberizer Cloud onto test set USB Export Exports selected test results to USB stick using the MyVeEX tree directory format or a flat file when...

Page 117: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 117 of 128 Results tab Wavelength Trace ...

Page 118: ...nd averaged bidirectional results along with traces in an X view format Automate bidirectional test reports for a batch of fiber strands instead of individual strands at a time For more information on Fiberizer Cloud or Fiberizer Desktop Plus go to www veexinc com or contact Customer Care To create a bidirectional X view screen 1 Before saving bidirectional test results configure Autosave settings...

Page 119: ...rement to Trace ID and Other tab to enter Origin and Termination sites The Trace ID label should reflect the physical location for the opposite direction e g first trace labelled origin_end and the second opposite end labelled end_origin Reset or Force the Trace Index counter number to the fiber port you began testing at otherwise it will continue incrementing from the previous test To change the ...

Page 120: ...bidirectional traces previously saved from opposite direction testing e g load Origin_End and End_Origin See step 3 3 On the Results tab select the required traces and tap Load Bidirectional testing Results tab Bidirectional View First Trace loaded before selecting reverse direction trace ...

Page 121: ...he Traces tab select one trace End_Origin and tap Copy Then select the target tree node and tap Paste B A The reverse direction file copies into the same folder Select two files Origin_End and End_Origin to view results Bidirectional testing Traces tab ...

Page 122: ...Manual RevE00 Page 122 of 128 5 View the bidirectional trace in X format on the Measure tab and Events tab Both traces must be checked in the Traces tab to view the bidirectional trace Bidirectional test Events view ...

Page 123: ...OTDR Series e Manual RevE00 Page 123 of 128 8 7 About Tab About tab The About tab shows the OTDR model firmware type and build platform serial number and OTDR wavelengths ...

Page 124: ...Select Files Saved to access saved traces or results Then use the stylus to select a file from the list of files File types include OTDR traces are saved as SOR files Fiberscope images are saved as PNG files Optical Power Meter OPM results are saved as text xml files File Manager ...

Page 125: ...tooth to a PC Tablet or other mobile device To export to PDF Select the results file then tap PDF at the bottom A PDF file will be generated to USB disk message appears Tap Yes Alternatively when saving results Section 7 5 Autosave Parameters select the Enable Report pdf or Enabled V Scout Report options The PDF report will appear in the File Manager list To save to USB Select the results file the...

Page 126: ...T at the bottom The device automatically scans for devices After pairing the device tap Send The OTDR sor file will be exported to the paired PC or Mobile device Export using Bluetooth To Export to a Tablet Using a Bluetooth dongle accessory select the results file then click BT at the bottom The device automatically scans for devices After pairing the device click Send The OTDR sor file will be e...

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