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Chapter 8 Optical Tools
OneExpert DSL User's Guide
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About the optical tools
The following USB optical accessories can be used with the
OneExpert DSL from the Fiber Tools menu.
• Fiber Microscope
– Inspect both the bulkhead (female) and patch cord
(male) sides of fiber interconnect.
– Inspect both simplex connectors.
– Use with a comprehensive selection of precision FBPT tips.
• Optical Power Meter
– Takes power measurements for all single-mode and multimode connectors via USB
2.0 connection.
– Measures optical power with multiple pre-calibrated wavelengths (850, 980, 1300,
1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm).
– Integrates digital power measurements, fiber inspection, and analysis into a single,
unified work sequence.
NOTE:
The Fiber Tools menu is not viewable until one of these tools
is connected to the OneExpert.
NOTE:
Although some microscopes can inspect multi-fiber or ribbon
fiber (depending on the microscope and the tip used), the
OneExpert’s microscope application supports simplex fiber
only.
Inspecting fiber
The optional VIAVI microscope accessory is used to view a live video of a simplex fiber to
determine if the fiber is clean. It can also capture a snap-shot and provide pass/fail analysis.
1. Connect the fiber microscope to the USB connector on the side of the instrument.
2. Connect the microscope to the optical patch cord or bulkhead.
3. Press
Fiber Scope . The Fiber Microscope screen appears, as shown here, showing live