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OFL280 FlexTester

User Guide

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Summary of Contents for OFL280 FlexTester

Page 1: ...OFL280 FlexTester User Guide www AFLglobal com or 800 321 5298 603 528 7780...

Page 2: ...L280 103 only 13 FTTx PON Construction Test Mode Settings 14 Full Auto Test Mode Settings 14 Real Time Test Mode Settings 15 Expert Test Mode Settings 15 Event Thresholds FTTx In Service mode 16 Event...

Page 3: ...rs Using the Save As Page 29 Selecting a Cable as the Current Cable folder 29 Saving Test Results 29 Opening Files Reviewing Saved Results 29 Deleting Jobs Cables Traces 30 Transferring Files to a PC...

Page 4: ...ce heavy objects on the power cord or expose it to heat Never touch the AC adapter while your hands are wet Should the power cord become seriously damaged internal wiring exposed or shorted contact th...

Page 5: ...ust mate with the fiber optic link under test Launch and Receive cables are required to measure the insertion loss and reflectance of the near end and far end connectors respectively on the fiber link...

Page 6: ...and arrow keys depends on which menu or editor submenu is displayed Function of each key is explained in the section titled Using OFL280 Keys Soft function keys Back key Menu key Display Used to show...

Page 7: ...d laser OTDR OLS port This is a CLASS I LASER output and input for FTTx PON meter OFL280 103 model only OPM port Top Panel Test Ports Side Panel USB and Power Ports Power port This is the interface fo...

Page 8: ...etup parameters Trace Page in the Zoom mode these keys are used to adjust zoom In the Move mode Left and Right keys are used to move cursors Select A B This key provides several functions Main Menu pr...

Page 9: ...50 nm OFL280 Setup OTDR Modes Test Mode Network Applications Setup FTTx In Service PON power meter Customer fiber fault location fiber may be live or dark Test live fibers through splitter Auto or Sem...

Page 10: ...download software upgrades OTDR is connected to a PC Press to display the last OTDR trace viewed Selecting a Test Mode 1 Press the Menu key to display the Main menu The Mode menu page A is displayed b...

Page 11: ...Available Pulse values 5 10 30 100 300 ns 1 3 10 s Averaging The Averaging parameter determines the duration of a timed test and the number of trace averages performed The longer the test the smother...

Page 12: ...long fiber the trace may reach the noise floor before the end of the fiber is reached Averaging Longer averaging times improve dynamic range and can be used to compensate for some of the range lost wh...

Page 13: ...03 only In the FTTx In Service mode available only in the OFL280 103 model the first page displays received FTTx PON power at 1490 and 1550 nm On dark fibers users can test at 1310 1550 nm On live fib...

Page 14: ...sired test setup parameter to set Use keys to set change the highlighted parameter Use keys to set the Range parameter to a value that is greater than the longest end to end distance in the PON from c...

Page 15: ...eter to Off or By Range Off Setting the Auto Setup parameter to Off allows the user to set the Range Pulse and Resolution parameters By Range Setting the Auto Setup option to By Range allows the user...

Page 16: ...er 3 Use keys to set change the highlighted parameter Note Event Loss and Reflectance threshold settings are used to determine whether or not a detected anomaly should be reported as an event and incl...

Page 17: ...splay the Event menu A using keys 2 Use keys to highlight the desired setup parameter 3 Use keys to set change the highlighted parameter This parameter may be set to PON Default OFL 280 sets Event Los...

Page 18: ...Use keys to highlight the desired parameter to set 3 Use keys to change the highlighted parameter Event Thresholds Expert mode In Expert mode the Events parameter may be set to Auto or Off When set t...

Page 19: ...enu use keys to display the Cables menu page A 2 Use keys to highlight the desired setup parameter 3 Use keys to set change the highlighted parameter This parameter may be set to None Default 1 150 m...

Page 20: ...will return to dB mode 2 To set a new OPM reference level hold the Ref Set key until you see REFERENCE SAVED This takes about one second 3 When you release the Ref Set soft key the unit should displa...

Page 21: ...ID is detected the user may not change the wavelength value Wave ID Mode Feature Wave ID is a powerful feature which cuts multi wavelength testing time in half and eliminates user setup errors 1 When...

Page 22: ...Receive cable Note this region is only present if the network was defined in the Cables page to include a Receive cable The width of the shaded receive region is based on the length of the receive cab...

Page 23: ...itter or sharp bend in the fiber Gainer An event with negative loss which can occur in OTDR traces where two fibers with very different backscatter coefficients are spliced or connected Normally a gai...

Page 24: ...ht the desired setup parameter Use keys to change the highlighted setup parameter except Event Thresholds parameter You may change these parameters to correct locations in the Event Table after the te...

Page 25: ...he setup menu How can I tell if a test is running The OFL280 Page header will display the Test in Progress icon Test in Progress icon To display the desired Page for viewing use Left and Right Tab key...

Page 26: ...ost recently opened recalled from memory To display File Manager press the Files soft key on the Main Menu page or when it appears File Manager Jobs Page Depending on the prior settings the File Manag...

Page 27: ...ight the symbol at the top of the Traces page and then press Select to display the Cables page Available memory Select to return to Jobs page Press to delete the highlighted Cable folder Press to open...

Page 28: ...yed use keys to highlight any character position within the Job End1 End2 Cable name fields and Fiber number field 3 Use keys to change the highlighted character 4 Use the keys to select the previous...

Page 29: ...e highlighted cable current Saving Test Results Test results are stored on the OFL280 Internal Drive Results are saved as industry standard SOR files which can be viewed printed and analyzed on a PC u...

Page 30: ...S and SOFTWARE 5 Copy the RESULTS folder to your PC 6 Under RESULTS you will see TRACES 7 Under TRACES you will see all of the folders containing traces Note Before removing the USB cable connecting y...

Page 31: ...on FCC2 to fill the well Dip a CCT stick into the well of the FCC2 to dampen the tip with optical cleaning fluid Place the damp tip over the ferrule to be cleaned Rotate the tip clockwise 10 revolutio...

Page 32: ...a standard wall outlet Connect the AC adapter charger to the Power port located on the OFL280 side panel The AC Charger indicator on the side panel will turn on Red Charge batteries until the AC Char...

Page 33: ...NOYES products with or without annual calibration included Any product that is found defective within the warranty period will at the discretion of AFL be repaired or replaced Warranty will be voided...

Page 34: ...34 Thank you for choosing NOYES Test and Inspection CERTIFIED 9001 ISO NOYES FIBER SYSTEMS www AFLglobal com or 800 321 5298 603 528 7780...

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