REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
(2) multimode patch cables
(1) fiber optic mandrel – used for setting references with multimode cables only; see table below for mandrel
sizes
multimode reference cables must be wrapped and secured around a mandrel as required by
national and international Fiber Optic Test Procedures (FOTPs). See Figure 1 above for a
diagram of a mandrel wrap.
EQUIPMENT PORTS
Figure 2 shows the ports of the equipment used during this procedure. These ports may vary depending upon the model of
equipment.
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Connect the power meter and light source together with the straight patch cable as shown in Figure 3.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
Optical Power Meter:
Fiber OWL 4
Fiber Optic Light Source:
WAVESOURCE Series Multimode Sources
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Figure 1
Mandrel Wrap
50/125 µm
62.5/125 µm
Diameter
Wraps
0.9 in.
0.7 in.
5
5
FIGURE 3
Connection
for Straight
Patch Cables
850 nm /
1300nm
FIGURE 2
Test Equipment Ports
WaveSource light source
Detector
Fiber OWL 4 BOLT power meter
Length Tester
LIGHT SOURCE CONNECTOR
PORT NOTES:
– CONNECTOR TYPE MAY VARY
– DO NOT INSERT ANGLED
PHYSICAL CONTACT (APC)
CONNECTOR