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Fiber optic projects require the following test parameters:
Field Description
Project
Determines the project name.
Media
The media type selection twisted pair, singlemode fiber or multimode fiber determines what test
parameters are required and what adapter is expected.
Test Limit
The test limit selection determines what tests to perform and how to evaluate the results.
Cable
The cable type selection determines what cable name and parameters to use for testing.
Circuit ID
The circuit id generates a list of circuit id’s that identify the cable test results
Location
The location selection determines where the project and results are stored either internally or
externally.
Secondary Setup
The secondary setup selection determines the mode of testing. Secondary mode tests dual fiber using
the primary and secondary units. Loopback mode tests a single fiber using only the primary unit.
Bi-Directional Fiber
Selecting bi-directional testing will measure and report loss on each fiber at two wavelengths in both
directions. When selected the user will be asked to swap fibers on both adapters. Do not disconnect
the reference cords from the adaptors, instead disconnect and swap the fibers under test at the first
adapters.
Number of Adapters
Selection allowing the user to select the number of adapters in the link. Limits that depend upon the
number of adapters will use this number to calculate the loss budget.
Number of Splices
Selection allowing the user to select the number of splices in the link. Limits that depend upon the
number of splices will use this number to calculate the loss budget.
Connector Type
The connector type is fixed to SC.
Test Method
The test method selection determines the testing method.
Refractive Index
The refractive index selection of “Default” sets the refractive index to values provided by the cable
manufacturer for the selected fiber optic cable. A setting of “User Defined” allows the user to set the
refractive index.
850 nm / 1310 nm
The refractive index value of either the multimode 850 nm wave length or the singlemode 1310 nm
wave length.
1310 nm / 1550 nm
The refractive index value of either the multimode 1300 nm wave length or the singlemode 1550 nm
wave length.
Comment
The comment field allows the user to enter a comment about the project.
Managing Project Folders
Functions for viewing, editing, creating and deleting projects are accessed at the “Home” menu by selecting “Projects” in the manage
window. Grouping all project functions and parameters into a single menu reduces user effort and increases test parameter reliability.
View a Project Folder:
The view process is used to view test parameters of an existing project.
1.
Select “Projects” from the “HOME” menu using the navigation keys and press [ENTER].
2.
Select “View Project” and press [ENTER].
3.
Navigate to the desired project and press [ENTER].
4.
Select “Media” type to view the appropriate copper of fiber test parameters
Edit a Project Folder:
The edit process is used to change test parameters of an existing project, or add test parameters for a second media type such as fiber of
twisted pair. The edit process always begins on page one. Press the right arrow to move to the next page and the left arrow to move to the
previous page.
1.
Select “Projects” from the “HOME” menu using the navigation keys and press [ENTER].
2.
Select “Edit Project” and press [ENTER].
3.
Navigate to the desired project and press [ENTER].
4.
Select “Media” type to display the desired copper or fiber test parameters
5.
Navigate to the desired test parameter field and press [ENTER]. Change the field as required.
6.
When complete navigate to and highlight the option to “Save” and press [ENTER].
Create a Copper Project Folder:
Creating a copper project spans two menu windows. The process always begins on page one. Press the right arrow to move to the next
page and the left arrow to move to the previous page.