INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
All personnel testing optical fibers should be adequately trained in the field of fiber optics before using any fiber optic test equipment.
Fiber optic testers vary from other types of test equipment due to issues such as:
1) standards-based testing
If the user is not completely familiar with testing fiber optics, they should seek competent training. Such training can be acquired from
a variety of sources, such as local hands-on training classes.
Valuable information about fiber optic testing can also be gathered from reading printed literature carefully or by thoroughly reading
supplied operations manuals.
3) "zeroing" or referencing of power levels
4) determining the correct link budget to pass or fail by
2) proper fiber optic test procedures (FOTPs)
Complete understanding of each of these issues is critical for performing proper fiber optic tests.
Throughout this manual you will find various symbols that assist with understanding the procedures outlined in this manual. Below is
a list of these symbols and a short description of their purpose:
Shows a helpful tip that will make a procedure go more smoothly
Warns the operator of a potentially dangerous condition
Tells the user some useful information about the successful completion of a procedure
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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