Required Accessories
(3) one-meter patch cables – (ensure proper connector type and fiber type)
(2) fiber optic adapters/couplers – (ensure proper connector type)
Patch Cable Insertion Loss
Patch cables should be tested periodically to ensure that they are okay to use for
testing. Use the following procedure to test both multimode and singlemode
patch cables.
If testing at more than one wavelength, this procedure must
be performed for each wavelength separately.
Connect the WaveTester to a fiber optic light source using the 3-jumper
reference method as shown at right. Power on the light source according
to manufacturer instructions.
Press
to power on the WaveTester optical power meter, if necessary.
Press
until the wavelength on the WaveTester matches the output
wavelength of the light source.
Press and hold
for approximately 2 seconds to set the reference.
The WaveTester will change to show loss in ‘dB’, and the loss value
should be very close to 0.00 dB.
Setting a reference is commonly referred to as “zeroing”.
Remove the center cable as shown at right.
Insert a patch cable under test between the two fiber optic
adapters/couplers, then record the loss value in ‘dB’.
Repeat steps
and
for each patch cable being tested.
AUTO
UNITS
ZERO
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TEST PROCEDURES
3-jumper Reference
Method Setup
PATCH CABLE TESTING
Insertion Loss Test