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Using an OTDR module
MTS
e
For a bad connection condition you can make measurements but very poor
detection results should be expected.
Real-time display
The following illustration shows an example of an acquired trace in real-time
mode.
Acquired trace in real-time mode
To stop or interrupt the real-time mode acquisition, press the
START STOP
key a
second time.
While the MTS
e
is operating in real-time mode, you cannot modify any of the
acquisition parameters, the wavelength or select an overlay trace.
You can only make reference and cursor measurements while in the real-time
mode but once the acquisition is stopped, automatic measurements can be
performed.
Bad
Indicates one of the following cases:
There are several connectors close to the front end connector.
One of the connectors is dirty or badly connected.
You must re-connect or change the pigtail.
There is no fiber connected.
Status
Connection condition
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