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OLS-85/OLS-85P
3 G
ETTING
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TARTED
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ONNECTING
OPTICAL
CABLES
The OLS-85 switches on automatically when powered from the
PS4.
NOTE:
The PS4 provides power even if dry or rechargeable batteries are
inserted in the instrument.
The OLS-85 cannot be powered via the USB interface.
Connecting optical cables
Mounting test adapters
Viavi provides a number of test adapters for connecting the
OLS-85 to the interface to be tested.
You can connect all standard optical connector types to the
instrument using these adapters. The test adapters are suitable
for connectors with planar (PC) and angled end surfaces (APC).
Contact your local Viavi sales company for available adapter
types.
The OLS-85 connector type must match the cable connector
type:
• PC: BN 2305/01/11
• APC: BN 2305/21/26/31/36/66
The PC/APC versions are easily identified by the colors of the
name labels on the front:
• PC = blue
• APC = green
NOTE:
Only single mode fibers (SMF) may be connected to the OLS-
85.To mount the JAE test adapter:
I
The optical connectors are properly cleaned (see
).
1.
Open the head cover and remove the protective cap (if still
mounted).
2.
Place the test adapter vertically on the optical connector with
the locking lever open.
3.
Close the locking lever once the test adapter is firmly seated.
You will hear the locking mechanism click.
4.
Repeat the procedure if the instrument is equipped with two
ports.
5.
Fit the fiber optic cable to the test adapter or close the head
cover.
