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LOSS/LENGTH T
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ENERAL INFORMATION
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ERFORMING A
LOSS/LENGTH T
EST
General information
LOSS/LENGTH mode is used to measure loss, length, and
polarity of up to 12 fibers simultaneously. Depending on your
specific needs a great variety of test types and settings are
avialable:
How to perform a LOSS/LENGTH test
A LOSS/LENGTH test consists of several steps to achieve reliable
results. These steps are:
These steps are described in detail in the following sections.
Step See page
1. Adjust the general test settings if needed.
E.g. set length unit.
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2. Define a test configuration.
Define settings like the test type, the referencing
method or the limit specifications.
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3. Reference the instrument and jumper cables.
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4. Run the test. 60
5. View the results and repeat the test if needed. 41
6. Save the results. 44