Noyes OFL 100 Mini-OTDR, Руководство по эксплуатации

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2.0 Functional Description
Using standard optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
techniques, the OFL 100 transmits a short pulse of light down
the optical fiber and examines the reflections coming back. The
reflections are known as backscatter. The OFL 100 interprets
these reflections and determines event losses, distances and
the fiber end. Optical time domain reflectometry allows the
user to identify problems on a system while having access to
only one end of the fiber.
• Event Location
The OFL 100 can be used to automatically locate events using
the SCAN command, or manually by using the PCPLOT3
software. Each event location will be displayed along with the
event magnitude measured in dB.
• End Detection
The OFL 100 can be used to measure the length of an installed
cable. It is also useful to verify cable lengths prior to installation.
• Fiber Trace Documentation
The OFL 100 provides OTDR trace documentation via the serial
port. Direct plotting of traces is possible by connecting a thermal
printer. The OFL 100 can be connected to a personal computer
for computer storage of traces. For more information on the
available PC features please refer to the PCPLOT3 user’s guide.