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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.
13.
Select Number of Adapters – Navigate to the number of adapters field and press [ENTER]. Using the navigation keys select
the desired number and press [ENTER].
Limits that depend upon the number of adapters will use this number to calculate the loss budget. Selecting a test
method will change the number of adapters. Refer to “Select Test Method” below.
14.
Select Number of Splices – Navigate to the number of splices field and press [ENTER]. Using the navigation keys select the
desired number and press [ENTER].
Limits that depend upon the number of splices will use this number to calculate the loss budget. Selecting a test Method
will change the number of adapters. Refer to “Select Test Method” below.
15.
Connector type is fixed to SC
16.
Select Test Method – Navigate to the test method field and press [ENTER]. Using the navigation keys highlight the desired
method and press [ENTER].
Selecting a test method informs the SCT what type of reference method is being used.
Selecting a test method will overwrite the current value for number of adapter’s and set the following default values:
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Method A = 1 adapter
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Method B = 2 adapters
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Method C = 0 adapters.
If the default number of adapters is incorrect then edit the number of adapters after selecting the method.
Page 3
Press the right arrow to move to page 3.
17.
Select Refraction Index mode – Navigate to the refraction index field and press [ENTER]. Using the navigation keys highlight
the desired mode and press [ENTER].
“Default” sets the refractive index to values provided by the cable manufacturer for the selected fiber optic cable.
“User Defined” allows the user to set the refractive index
18.
850 / 1310 nm – Navigate to the refraction index 850 / 1300 nm value field and press [ENTER]. Using the editor set the
refractive index, when complete navigate to “Done” and press [Enter]navigation keys highlight the desired mode and press
[ENTER].
19.
1300 / 1550 nm – Navigate to the refraction index 1300 / 1550 nm value field and press [ENTER]. Using the editor set the
refractive index, when complete navigate to “Done” and press [Enter]
20.
Add a Comment – Navigate to the Comment field and press [ENTER]. Using the editor create a comment.
Delete a Project Folder:
The delete process is used to delete projects from internal or external SCT memory. To protect the user from accidental deleting results
the SCT will not delete a project that contains results. Delete all saved results in a project before deleting the project.
1.
Select “Projects” from the “HOME” menu using the navigation keys and press [ENTER].
2.
Select “Delete Project” and press [ENTER].
3.
Select the project to view and press [ENTER].
4.
Confirm the action and press [ENTER].
CABLES
SCT manages a library of pre-defined manufacturer and user created cables. The user may view all cables and edit, delete and create
custom cables for use in certification. Cables contained in the library are selected from the manage project function.
Managing Cables
(MGB) need to define added tree structure
View Cable:
1.
Using the navigation keys select “Cables” from the “HOME” menu, under the “Manage” window and press [ENTER].
2.
Select “View Cable” and press [ENTER].
3.
Using the navigation keys select manufacturer supplied or user supplied cable and press [RIGHT ARROW].
4.
Using the navigation keys select the cable media type press [RIGHT ARROW].
5.
Using the navigation keys select the cable supplier name and press [RIGHT ARROW].
6.
Using the navigation keys select the desired cable and press [ENTER].
7.
Edit Cable:
1.
Using the navigation keys select “Cables” from the “HOME” menu, under the “Manage” window and press [ENTER].
2.
Select “Edit Cable” and press [ENTER].
3.
Using the navigation keys select user supplied cable and press [RIGHT ARROW].
4.
Using the navigation keys select the cable media type press [RIGHT ARROW].
5.
Using the navigation keys select the cable supplier name and press [RIGHT ARROW].
6.
Using the navigation keys select the desired cable and press [ENTER].
7.
Change the cable parameters then navigate to “Save Cable” and press [ENTER].