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Testing A Fiber

TFS3031 TekRanger/TekRanger 2 User Manual

2–15

Using The Cursors

Zoom

window

on active

cursor

Figure 2–5: Cursors A and B. Cursor A is the Active Cursor.

Use Cursor A and Cursor B to make additional measurements on the
waveform. Distance measurements from the front panel to the cursor
locations are displayed at the top of each cursor.

The inactive cursor is activated (made moveable) by pushing the 

Cursor A/Cursor B

 softkey. Move the active cursor by pushing the

arrow keys when the 

SELECT

 button is in Cursor mode.

The active cursor is longer than the inactive cursor, and has the zoom
window centered on it. The zoom window defines the area of the
waveform that magnifies (expands to fill the screen) when the 

Zoom On

 softkey is pushed. See page 2–19 for information about

zooming the waveform.

Information boxes at top and bottom screen list measurement data at
the location of the cursors. The boxes at top screen and the Event

Testing A Fiber

TFS3031 TekRanger/TekRanger 2 User Manual

2–15

Using The Cursors

Zoom

window

on active

cursor

Figure 2–5: Cursors A and B. Cursor A is the Active Cursor.

Use Cursor A and Cursor B to make additional measurements on the
waveform. Distance measurements from the front panel to the cursor
locations are displayed at the top of each cursor.

The inactive cursor is activated (made moveable) by pushing the 

Cursor A/Cursor B

 softkey. Move the active cursor by pushing the

arrow keys when the 

SELECT

 button is in Cursor mode.

The active cursor is longer than the inactive cursor, and has the zoom
window centered on it. The zoom window defines the area of the
waveform that magnifies (expands to fill the screen) when the 

Zoom On

 softkey is pushed. See page 2–19 for information about

zooming the waveform.

Information boxes at top and bottom screen list measurement data at
the location of the cursors. The boxes at top screen and the Event

Содержание ATEC TekRanger 2

Страница 1: ...S3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 Mini Optical Time Domain Reflectometer 070 9027 07 This document supports firmware version 8 00 and above Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www atecorp com 800 404 ATEC 2832 Established 1981 ...

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Страница 5: ...fy an Event 2 19 Real Time and High Density Testing 2 21 Adding and Deleting User Placed Events 2 23 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual i Table of Contents Preface xi Contacting Tektronix xi Before Operating xii Assumptions xii How to Use this Manual xii Getting Started Port Functions 1 1 Laser Output Port and Connector Adapter 1 1 RS232C Serial Port 1 3 Parallel Port 1 3 Keyboard Connector...

Страница 6: ...Troubleshooting 4 7 TFS3031 Does Not Power On 4 7 Error Message Resolution 4 8 Software Version 4 11 Table of Contents ii TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Adding Notes to Events 2 26 File Storage 2 29 Introduction 2 29 File Storage Procedure 2 31 Printing Files 2 43 Print Procedure 2 45 Copying Files to a Personal Computer 2 49 Copy Procedure 2 51 Battery Recharging and Replacement Rechar...

Страница 7: ...essories and Options Specifications 5 1 Accessories and Options 5 11 Keyboard Definitions 5 17 Index Table of Contents TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual iii Specifications Accessories and Options Specifications 5 1 Accessories and Options 5 11 Keyboard Definitions 5 17 Index ...

Страница 8: ...iCad Battery Recharging Setup 3 3 Figure 3 2 NiCad Battery Disconnection Removal and Replacement 3 6 Table of Contents iv TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual List of Figures Figure 1 1 Connector Adapter Installation 1 2 Figure 1 2 Setup Menu Options 1 10 Figure 1 3 Typical Setup Screen 1 17 Figure 1 4 Typical Test Setup Menu Screen 1 21 Figure 1 5 Format Setup Menu Screen 1 30 Figure 1 6 Sys...

Страница 9: ...gure 4 4 Cleaning the Fiber Connector 4 5 Figure 4 5 Software Version Number on Power On Screen 4 11 Table of Contents TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual v Figure 4 1 Exposing the Laser Output port for Cleaning 4 2 Figure 4 2 Cleaning the Laser Output port 4 3 Figure 4 3 Cleaning the Connector Adapter 4 4 Figure 4 4 Cleaning the Fiber Connector 4 5 Figure 4 5 Software Version Number on Powe...

Страница 10: ...onfiguration Options 5 14 Table 5 15 Text Entry Functions 5 17 Table 5 16 Front Panel Functions 5 18 Table of Contents vi TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual List of Tables Table 1 1 Test Setup Menu 1 11 Table 1 2 Format Setup Menu 1 12 Table 1 3 System Setup Menu 1 14 Table 1 4 I O Doc Setup Menu 1 15 Table 5 1 Performance Specifications 5 1 Table 5 2 Power 5 4 Table 5 3 Size and Weight 5 4...

Страница 11: ...the end not connected to the TFS3031 If possible direct the free end toward a non reflective surface TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual vii CAUTION Refer all repair problems to qualified service personnel Page xi has a list of phone numbers to call for service information Injury Precautions Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any pro...

Страница 12: ...or panels except to access the battery nor operate the instrument without covers and panels in place General Safety Summary viii TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Optical Output When a fiber is not connected to the Laser Output port the TFS3031 may emit laser light briefly in the following circumstances H In IntelliTrace mode during the connection status portion of the test until the user ...

Страница 13: ...ymbols on the Product DANGER High Voltage Protective Ground Earth Terminal ATTENTION Refer to Manual General Safety Summary TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ix Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in ...

Страница 14: ...General Safety Summary x TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual General Safety Summary x TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 15: ...us Website Tektronix Inc P O Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA www tektronix com TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual xi Preface Contacting Tektronix Product Support For questions about using Tektronix measurement products call toll free in North America 1 800 TEK WIDE 1 800 835 9433 ext 2400 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Pacific time Or contact us by e mail tm_app_supp tek com For product support outside o...

Страница 16: ...ng the NiCad Battery How to recharge and replace the NiCad battery and use the power charger adapter Preface xii TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Before Operating To prevent injury to yourself or damage to equipment H Read the General Safety Summary at the beginning of this manual H Heed all warnings cautions and notes in this manual Assumptions The procedures in this manual assume that y...

Страница 17: ...example screens printed in this manual may not be facsimiles of screens displayed by your instrument Preface TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual xiii H Section 4 Maintenance Cleaning troubleshooting and software version information H Section 5 Specifications Accessories and Options Tables of instrument specifications accessories and options Includes tables of key sequences for the optional k...

Страница 18: ...Preface xiv TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Preface xiv TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 19: ... the TFS3031 independent of the battery See Table 5 11 on page 5 13 for a list of power cord options Section 1 Getting Started This manual is arranged so that you can use the TFS3031 to successfully test and analyze a fiber after reviewing sections 1 and 2 only Section 1 provides a quick overview of port button and softkey functions and describes how to set the instrument up for a test Section 2 e...

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Страница 21: ... output port is installed it will always be in the bottom position The ports are identified by label TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 1 Port Functions Laser output ports 9 pin RS232C serial port Keyboard connector on upgraded instruments and instruments with serial numbers B030000 and above Optional 3 5 inch floppy disk drive Disk eject button Dust caps and labeling omitted from illustr...

Страница 22: ...ckwise and pull it straight off the port Connector adapter Figure 1 1 Connector Adapter Installation Port Functions 1 2 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual CAUTION Do not fire the laser push the START STOP button unless a fiber is connected to the laser output port Severe damage to internal electronics can result Connector Adapter The connector adapter attaches the fiber to the laser output ...

Страница 23: ...9 for file storage information The floppy disk should be removed from the disk drive when not in use Port Functions TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 3 CAUTION Do not touch the exposed end of the laser output port with anything but the proper cleaning materials See page 4 1 for cleaning instructions To protect against damage all ports should be covered with their dust caps when not in us...

Страница 24: ... battery warning message is displayed on the screen See page 3 2 for battery recharging instructions Port Functions 1 4 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Formatting a Floppy Disk Both new and used floppy disks may have to be formatted Formatting destroys any data already on a disk To format a disk 1 Insert an unformatted disk in the floppy disk drive 2 Push the Store or Print softkey to ac...

Страница 25: ... or cigarette lighter adapter cable to the TFS3031 when the ambient temperature exceeds 400 C 1040 F Port Functions TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 5 CAUTION Do not connect the power charger adapter or cigarette lighter adapter cable to the TFS3031 when the ambient temperature exceeds 400 C 1040 F ...

Страница 26: ...Port Functions 1 6 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Port Functions 1 6 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 27: ...ulate the waveform edit events in the waveform table display and select and change instrument setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 7 Buttons and Softkeys ON OFF HELP HOLD FOR REAL TIME LASER BATTERY Battery indicator See page 3 1 for battery and power information SELECT Button and Arrow Keys Use the button and arrow keys to move the cursors manipulate the waveform edit events in the ...

Страница 28: ...P HOLD FOR REAL TIME Zoom On Setup Store or Print Edit Events Table Zoom Off Cursor A Cursor B Trace Buttons and Softkeys 1 8 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Buttons The ON OFF button powers the TFS3031 on and off The HELP button provides on screen descriptive information about the current instrument function or status For information about a button or softkey push the HELP button then p...

Страница 29: ... resume testing push the START STOP button Or push the Exit softkey first then the START STOP button TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 9 Setups Instrument setups establish the operating parameters of the TFS3031 Always check and verify setups before testing a fiber Incorrect setups can result in inaccurate test results The Setup Menus To access the setup menus push the Setup softkey The ...

Страница 30: ...enu Left Right Prev Field Next Field Format System SELECT I O Doc Test Figure 1 2 Setup Menu Options Setups 1 10 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual SELECT button options Push SELECT to choose each setup menu Left Right Prev Field Next Field Format System SELECT I O Doc Test Figure 1 2 Setup Menu Options ...

Страница 31: ...cient 100 dB to 40 dB 80 3 dB 1310 SM 82 3 dB 1550 SM 82 8 dB 1625 SM 62 3 dB 850 MM 69 7 dB 1300 MM Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 11 Setup Summary Tables Instructions on how to change setups begin on page 1 17 Setup descriptions begin on page 1 21 Table 1 1 Test Setup Menu Setup Parameters Factory Default Fiber Scan Test Mode IntelliTrace Manual End of fiber IntelliTrace Test...

Страница 32: ...e Columns 1 10 Off Off Cumulative Loss Columns 1 10 Off Column 5 Loss Tolerance Columns 1 10 Off Off Setups 1 12 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 1 1 Test Setup Menu Cont Setup Factory Default Parameters Distance Units Meters Feet Miles Meters Test Port Dual Port Instru ment Lower Upper Lower Table 1 2 Format Setup Menu Setup Parameters Factory Default Trace Display Event Event meas...

Страница 33: ...mn 6 Distance Tolerance Columns 1 10 Off Off Distance Delta Between Events Columns 1 10 Off Column 7 Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 13 Table 1 2 Format Setup Menu Cont Setup Factory Default Parameters Loss Delta Between Events Columns 1 10 Off Column 6 Distance Tolerance Columns 1 10 Off Off Distance Delta Between Events Columns 1 10 Off Column 7 ...

Страница 34: ...uese Italian Finnish USA Setups at Power On Power On Defaults User Setup Last Used Factory Last Used Setups 1 14 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 1 3 System Setup Menu Setup Parameters Factory Default System Setup Backlight Time Off 5 minutes to 4 hours in 5 minute steps Always On 15 minutes Contrast Adjust 0 light to 255 dark in steps of 1 128 Sound On Off On Power Off Time Off 15 ...

Страница 35: ... Trace Table Trace and Table Setups Fiber Notes Trace and Table File Format Tektronix Text Tektronix Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 15 Table 1 4 I O Doc Setup Menu Setup Parameters Factory Default RS232C Serial Setup Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 bps 19200 bps Flow Control None XON XOFF RTS CTS DTR None Printer Setup Printer Epson Seiko DPU411 HP DeskJet HP LaserJet...

Страница 36: ... Parameters File Name Auto Increment None Name Extension Both Name Fiber ID Auto Increment On Off On Setups 1 16 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 1 4 I O Doc Setup Menu Cont Setup Factory Default Parameters File Name Auto Increment None Name Extension Both Name Fiber ID Auto Increment On Off On ...

Страница 37: ...n progress A setup menu screen similar to Figure 1 3 is displayed A typical setup screen consists of Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 17 Setup Change Procedure The following exercise shows you how to change setups The process is easy use a combination of the SELECT button and arrow keys Setups may be viewed or changed during a test in progress If the Fiber Scan Test Range Pulsewi...

Страница 38: ...n parameters push the or arrow key Notice how the parameters cycle in the setup field and change bar Setups 1 18 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H A setup field in mid screen that lists all the setups in a menu The currently selected setup is highlighted H A change bar at bottom screen showing the currently selected setup parameter and options An arrow that indicates more options may sho...

Страница 39: ...y setups established as defaults continue in effect after power off and battery discharge or removal Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 19 Choose the Fiber Scan IntelliTrace parameter to continue IntelliTrace is the most commonly used test mode and is used throughout this manual for the various exercises Step 5 Continue to use the arrow keys as described in steps 3 and 4 to change ...

Страница 40: ...em menu push SELECT button choose I O Doc menu push SELECT button choose Test menu push Exit softkey Setups 1 20 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Example Setup Sequences The following example shows a typical sequence of buttons and keys used to 1 view the setup menus and 2 change a setup and establish it as a default the setup is Splice Threshold in the Test menu push Setup softkey push S...

Страница 41: ... the TFS3031 to the specifications of the fiber under test Figure 1 4 Typical Test Setup Menu Screen Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 21 Setup Definitions Test Setup Menu The Test Setup menu configures the TFS3031 to the specifications of the fiber under test Figure 1 4 Typical Test Setup Menu Screen ...

Страница 42: ...eshold Reflectance Threshold and Scan For setups are disabled All other parameters are user settable Setups 1 22 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Fiber Scan The Fiber scan setup specifies the test mode of the instrument Fiber Scan selections are IntelliTrace Manual and End of Fiber H IntelliTrace IntelliTrace mode automatically locates and measures all events on a fiber It is the easiest ...

Страница 43: ...tching between laser wavelengths on multi wavelength instruments the Pulsewidth parameter may change Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 23 Test Range Test Range specifies the maximum fiber distance over which test data is acquired To avoid ghosting the test range should be set to a little longer than the full length of the fiber Test Range depends upon laser wavelength selected Whe...

Страница 44: ...ages is set automatically in IntelliTrace and End of Fiber modes and is user settable in Manual mode Setups 1 24 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Pulsewidth and Test Range setups are interdependent Test Range parameters are displayed with the Pulsewidth parameters If you change the pulsewidth and the current test range is incompatible the closest compatible test range is automatically sel...

Страница 45: ...nce Threshold is user settable in IntelliTrace mode and is disabled in Manual and End of Fiber modes Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 25 Splice Threshold Splice Threshold specifies the threshold level in dB used in marking splices Splice events that have a loss equal to or greater than the threshold are indicated with an asterisk Selections are 0 02 to 5 00 dB for both singlemode...

Страница 46: ...ber Threshold is user settable in IntelliTrace and End of Fiber modes and is disabled in Manual mode Setups 1 26 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Scan For Scan For specifies whether to display all events or only events equal to or greater than the user set splice and reflectance threshold levels Only those events that are scanned for are displayed on the screen An asterisk marks the splic...

Страница 47: ... Test Setup menu matches the known length of the fiber segment the Refractive Index setup is correct Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 27 Refractive Index Refractive index is the ratio between the speed of light in a vacuum to speed of light in a fiber Refractive index varies from fiber to fiber and is an important setup for achieving accurate test results A change in the refracti...

Страница 48: ...lculate reflectance values retest the fiber The scattering coefficient is user settable in all modes Setups 1 28 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Scattering Coefficient The scattering coefficient represents the amount of backscatter reflected by a particular fiber The scattering coefficient is not required but if you know the coefficient of your test fiber you can use it to maximize refle...

Страница 49: ... is user settable in all modes This setup is not displayed if your instrument contains only one port Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 29 Distance Units Distance Units specifies measurements to be displayed on the screen in meters feet or miles Factory default is meters Distance is displayed on the horizontal scale under the waveform numerically at the top of each cursor and in th...

Страница 50: ...reens It lets you customize the screen for your particular needs Figure 1 5 Format Setup Menu Screen Setups 1 30 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Format Setup Menu The Format Setup menu selects the categories of test data to be included on the waveform and event table screens It lets you customize the screen for your particular needs Figure 1 5 Format Setup Menu Screen ...

Страница 51: ... A and B reflectance data is displayed at top screen Selections are On or Off Factory default is Off Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 31 TRACE DISPLAY Setups Trace display setups turn on and off data included on the waveform screen Event In the waveform display Event turns display of measurement data for the event closest to the currently active cursor on and off Event data is di...

Страница 52: ...ble or turns the Loss column off Selections are columns 1 through 10 Off Factory default is column 2 Setups 1 32 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual TABLE DISPLAY Setups Table display setups change the order of or turn off the columns of data in the event table Changing the order of a column causes the remaining column numbers to reorder Measurements that are turned off will not appear in th...

Страница 53: ...ble or turns the Dead Zone column off Selections are columns 1 through 10 Off Factory default is off Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 33 Reflectance Reflectance is the ratio of reflected optical power to incident optical power for reflective events In the event table display Reflectance specifies the position of the Reflectance data column relative to the other columns in the tab...

Страница 54: ... marked by cursor A and cursor B Selections are columns 1 through 10 Off Factory default is column 6 Setups 1 34 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Cumulative Loss Cumulative loss is the total loss from the TFS3031 front panel to each event In the event table display Cumulative Loss specifies the position of the Cumulative Loss data column relative to the other columns in the table or turns...

Страница 55: ... marked by cursor A and cursor B Selections are columns 1 through 10 Off Factory default is column 7 Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 35 Distance Tolerance Distance tolerance is the repeatability of the distance measurement at each event In the event table display Distance Tolerance specifies the position of the Distance Tolerance data column relative to the other columns in the ...

Страница 56: ...ontrast H Selects language H Establishes power on default setups Figure 1 6 System Setup Menu Screen Setups 1 36 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual System Setup Menu The System Setup menu H Sets the internal time and date clocks H Sets backlight timing H Adjusts display contrast H Selects language H Establishes power on default setups Figure 1 6 System Setup Menu Screen ...

Страница 57: ...plete and when you push an inactive button or softkey Selections are On or Off Factory default is On Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 37 SYSTEM SETUP System setups set and adjust screen contrast and system date and time features and instrument language features Backlight Time Backlight Time specifies the amount of time before the backlight blanks to save battery power when button...

Страница 58: ...ormats the date display to either month day year or day month year Factory default is month day year Setups 1 38 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Power Off Time Power Off Time specifies the amount of time before the TFS3031 powers itself off automatically to save battery power in the event of suspended activity The instrument will not time out when connected to external power or when a te...

Страница 59: ... On Defaults parameter is set to Factory the keyboard powers up in the translation setting last used Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 39 Language Language establishes the display text language In addition to English the TFS3031 may contain any one of the following languages Spanish Portuguese French standard Chinese PRC Chinese German Japanese Italian and Finnish Factory default ...

Страница 60: ... work the same way for both the Last Used and the Factory settings of the Power On defauts parameter Setups 1 40 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual SETUPS AT POWER ON Power on setups determine the setups that will be in effect at the next and future power ons Power On Defaults Power On Defaults establishes the setups that will be in effect in the future Default setups remain in effect when ...

Страница 61: ...defines your company name to be included with file data Figure 1 7 Typical I O Doc Setup Menu Screen Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 41 I O Doc Setup Menu The I O Doc Setup menu establishes RS232C serial printer and file setups and defines your company name to be included with file data Figure 1 7 Typical I O Doc Setup Menu Screen ...

Страница 62: ...ing the serial port see Table 5 4 on page 5 5 for information about serial cables and printer setups Setups 1 42 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual RS232 SERIAL SETUP Serial setups set the baud rate and flow control used when download ing files to a personal computer or printer Baud Rate Baud Rate specifies the RS232C serial port data output rate when copying files to a personal computer or...

Страница 63: ...g the editing procedure accessed by pushing the Edit Company Name softkey Factory default is no name Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 43 External Port External Port specifies the communications port located on the side panel that connects the TFS3031 to the printer or personal computer If connected to a computer set External Port to Serial Selections are Serial or Parallel port F...

Страница 64: ...en copying files to a personal computer H When files will be loaded back onto the screen for viewing Setups 1 44 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual FILE SETUP File setups determine the content formatting and incrementation of test files File Content File Content determines the content of the file to be stored in memory Selections are H Trace saves waveform data instrument setups and fiber n...

Страница 65: ...ments to FILE AAB Both FILE0018 999 increments to FILE0019 000 FILE00A ABC increments to FILE00B ABD Setups TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 45 Use Text format only when transferring waveform or event table data to a spreadsheet NOTE Waveform and event table files that have been saved in Text format cannot be loaded back onto the screen or used with FMTAP When you save files in Text for...

Страница 66: ...ff Factory default is Off Examples FIBER0001 increments to FIBER0002 FIBERAAA increments to FIBERAAB Setups 1 46 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Fiber ID Auto Increment Fiber ID Auto Increment specifies whether fiber IDs are automatical ly incremented when files are saved Selections are On and Off Factory default is Off Examples FIBER0001 increments to FIBER0002 FIBERAAA increments to FI...

Страница 67: ...n memory and on floppy disk H Print files on an external printer H Copy files to a personal computer Section 2 Testing a Fiber In Section 2 you learn how to H Test a fiber and make fiber measurements H Add and delete user placed events H Add and edit fiber notes and event notes H Store files in memory and on floppy disk H Print files on an external printer H Copy files to a personal computer ...

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Страница 69: ... page 3 2 for NiCad battery recharging instructions H See page 4 1 for optical cleaning instructions TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 1 Testing a Fiber This section provides exercises and examples on how to test a fiber and make fiber measurements The procedures apply to all instrument options both singlemode and multimode For simplicity these exercises use Fiber Scan IntelliTrace mode ...

Страница 70: ...Trace Test Screens Waveform Top and Event Table Bottom Seven Events are Detected Event 2 is Selected Testing A Fiber 2 2 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Figure 2 1 Typical IntelliTrace Test Screens Waveform Top and Event Table Bottom Seven Events are Detected Event 2 is Selected ...

Страница 71: ...ed it will always be on the bottom whether singlemode or multimode The ports are identified by label Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 3 Fiber Test Procedure The following example describes how to test and make measure ments on a fiber This example is typical of a new first time test after instrument power on Step 1 Connect the test fiber to the connector adapter on the a...

Страница 72: ...nstalled make sure that the proper port is selected using the Test Port setup in the Test Setup menu Testing A Fiber 2 4 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Step 2 Push the ON OFF button to power on the TFS3031 Wait a moment The instrument goes through a power on self test sequence and displays the following ready screen after successful power on Note that screen contrast can be adjusted now...

Страница 73: ...ir distance indicators that show 0 0 distance To bring the cursors into view for making measurements Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 5 H If a dual wavelength port is installed make sure the proper wavelength is selected as indicated by the wavelength softkey third softkey down on the front panel when the Test Setup menu is displayed H For the purpose of this exercise ma...

Страница 74: ...arrow keys page 2 17 H Zooming the waveform page 2 19 H Real time and high density testing page 2 21 Testing A Fiber 2 6 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 1 Push the SELECT button to choose the Cursor option as highlighted in lower right screen see Figure 2 2 on page 2 8 The Cursor option enables the arrow keys for cursor movement For this exercise assume that cursor A is the active cursor...

Страница 75: ...ing file names page 2 29 H Printing files page 2 43 H Copying files to a personal computer page 2 49 Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 7 H Adding and deleting user placed events page 2 23 H Including notes and comments with events page 2 26 H Storing files in memory and editing file names page 2 29 H Printing files page 2 43 H Copying files to a personal computer page 2 4...

Страница 76: ...ed in the event table In Figure 2 2 seven events are detected Event number two is currently selected Testing A Fiber 2 8 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual The Waveform Defined Figure 2 2 Typical Waveform Screen Event 2 is Selected The waveform screen displays an analog representation of the entire tested length of the fiber H The scale on the left side of the waveform displays loss in dB u...

Страница 77: ...ens H The Zoom On Zoom Off softkey activates waveform zooming for optimum viewing and precise cursor Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 9 H A symbol located under the distance scale indicates a user placed event There are no user placed events in Figure 2 2 See page 2 23 for information about adding user placed events H Information boxes at top and bottom screen display me...

Страница 78: ...T button options are Cursor Zoom and Trace See page 2 17 for information about SELECT button options Testing A Fiber 2 10 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual placement The zoom window is always centered on the currently active moveable cursor See page 2 19 for information about zooming the waveform H The Cursor A Cursor B softkey toggles between which cursor is active moveable Move the activ...

Страница 79: ...creen from being cluttered Columns that are not displayed can be viewed by pushing the or arrow keys Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 11 The Event Table Defined Figure 2 3 Typical Event Table Screen Event 2 is Selected The event table screen displays results of the test in tabular format starting with the event nearest the front panel located in the Event 1 position H In...

Страница 80: ... indicates that the event is above the user set threshold value as determined in the Test Setup menu Testing A Fiber 2 12 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual The order of the columns can be user set or turned off in the Format Setup menu H The only SELECT button option is Table which enables use of the arrow keys to manipulate the event table H The Edit Event Notes softkey allows adding nota...

Страница 81: ...View fiber notes for files on floppy disk or in internal memory on the Load Delete and Print screens Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 13 Fiber Notes Figure 2 4 Typical Edit Fiber Notes Screen Through the file storage system you can enter and edit up to twelve fiber notes associated with the current acquisition Fiber notes are saved when you save waveform or event table d...

Страница 82: ... 2 41 and 2 47 for instructions on viewing stored fiber notes from the Load Delete and Print screens Testing A Fiber 2 14 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual You can create a fiber notes file containing template information that can be duplicated for other waveform files for example operator location and cable information Load this file before or after acquiring test data then when you save ...

Страница 83: ...om screen list measurement data at the location of the cursors The boxes at top screen and the Event Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 15 Using The Cursors Zoom window on active cursor Figure 2 5 Cursors A and B Cursor A is the Active Cursor Use Cursor A and Cursor B to make additional measurements on the waveform Distance measurements from the front panel to the cursor l...

Страница 84: ...nu To join both cursors at the location of the active cursor hold down the Cursor A Cursor B softkey Testing A Fiber 2 16 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual display at bottom screen can be turned on or off in the Format Setup menu To join both cursors at the location of the active cursor hold down the Cursor A Cursor B softkey ...

Страница 85: ...ve cursor right to the next event H The arrow key jumps the active cursor left to the previous event Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 17 Using the SELECT Button and Arrow Keys button options are displayed in lower right screen Waveform options are Cursor Zoom and Trace The only event table option is Table After selecting an option push the arrow keys to execute the vario...

Страница 86: ...options let you edit store and print files These options are explained in other parts of this manual Testing A Fiber 2 18 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Zoom The Zoom option sizes the zoom window for magnification When Zoom is selected H The arrow key contracts the zoom window horizontally H The arrow key expands the zoom window horizontally H The arrow key expands the zoom window verti...

Страница 87: ...19 Zoom the Waveform to Magnify an Event Figure 2 7 Typical Zoomed Waveform Screen Event 2 is Zoomed Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 19 Zoom the Waveform to Magnify an Event Figure 2 7 Typical Zoomed Waveform Screen Event 2 is Zoomed ...

Страница 88: ...dow expands to fill the screen Step 5 To cancel zoom and resume the waveform screen push the softkey Testing A Fiber 2 20 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Waveform zooming lets you see more detail in an event enables optimum accuracy when positioning a cursor is useful when testing in real time mode and is necessary for high density testing The zoom window is a box that is always centered...

Страница 89: ...m Step 3 Position the active cursor on the event or other area of the waveform that you want to test Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 21 Real Time and High Density Testing For real time and high density testing the Fiber Scan setup in the Test Setup menu must be set to Manual mode and the waveform should be zoomed Real Time Testing Real time testing is useful when adjust...

Страница 90: ...n of fiber To test the entire fiber turn the zoom function off before pressing the START STOP button Testing A Fiber 2 22 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Step 4 Push the SELECT button to choose the Zoom option Step 5 Size the zoom window to encompass the event or area in question The smaller the zoom window the faster the screen updates after zooming If necessary refer to page 2 19 for i...

Страница 91: ...n Step 2 Push the Edit Events softkey The Undo Add Event and Delete Event softkeys are now displayed Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 23 Adding and Deleting User Placed Events Figure 2 8 Typical User Placed Event Screen A New Event 5 is Added at the Location of Cursor A When the waveform screen is displayed events can be added to the waveform and existing events can be d...

Страница 92: ...h the Exit softkey to save and exit the add delete edit process and resume the waveform table screen Testing A Fiber 2 24 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual SELECT button options include the Event option along with the Cursor Zoom and Trace options Step 3 To add a new user placed event or delete an existing event 1 Select the Cursor option 2 Use the or arrow key to locate a point on the wav...

Страница 93: ...nger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 25 The waveform and table screens reflect any added or deleted events Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 25 The waveform and table screens reflect any added or deleted events ...

Страница 94: ...rint softkey and use the Save option See page 2 32 for instructions about editing the names of files Testing A Fiber 2 26 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Adding Notes to Events Figure 2 9 Typical Edit Events Screen Event editing lets you add notes to events Notes are displayed in the Event Notes box at the bottom of the screen and are included when files are stored in memory printed or c...

Страница 95: ...ions are H Undo Aborts editing and restores the Event Notes box to its contents before editing began Testing A Fiber TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 27 Procedure to Add Notes to an Event Step 1 Complete a test and display either the waveform or event table screen Step 2 Select the event to be noted Step 3 If the event table screen is displayed skip to step 4 If the waveform screen is d...

Страница 96: ...FS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H Saves and exits editing Resumes the waveform table screen Testing A Fiber 2 28 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H Saves and exits editing Resumes the waveform table screen ...

Страница 97: ...e 2 49 H Delete Deletes files from storage H Print Prints files on an external printer see page 2 43 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 29 File Storage NOTE This section describes how to save load copy and delete files to and from internal memory and floppy disk the Save Load Copy and Delete options For information about printing files the Print option see Printing Files on page 2 43 For ...

Страница 98: ...prompted to format the disk See Formatting a Floppy Disk on page 1 4 for disk formatting information File Storage 2 30 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Load Copy Delete Print SELECT Left Right Up Down Save Figure 2 10 Store Print Options NOTE Before using any of the store print options make sure that the proper memory source is selected by pushing the softkey Files that are loaded copied ...

Страница 99: ...options are H Save File Saves the current test data in storage either internal memory or floppy disk File Storage TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 31 File Storage Procedure Save Figure 2 11 Typical Save Screen The Save option saves the current test data in storage File content is based upon the file setups accessed by pushing the File Setup softkey The Save option also allows you to ent...

Страница 100: ...s automatically change based on the File Name Auto Increment setup Figure 2 12 Editing the File Name File Storage 2 32 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H Changes the setups that affect storage File setups are File Content File Format File Name Auto Increment displayed in lower left screen and Fiber ID Auto Increment See page 1 44 for descriptions of these setups Use the arrow keys to sele...

Страница 101: ...d and you cannot edit their titles They are provided to enter fiber identification and operator name File Storage TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 33 When you push the Edit File Name softkey a pop up alphanu meric window appears on the screen and a Name box is displayed at the bottom of the screen Editing takes place in the Name box You can enter and edit the file name using the optiona...

Страница 102: ...s not available unless you select a note other than 1 or 2 5 Press Done to return to the Save screen File Storage 2 34 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Following notes 1 and 2 you can enter 10 additional user defined notes Each user defined note consists of two fields the Title and the Description You can edit both Title and Description fields as well as move notes to reorder them 2 Selec...

Страница 103: ...ource in which the file will be saved H Exit Exits the Save screen Resumes the waveform table screen File Storage TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 35 Figure 2 13 Editing a Fiber Note Field Move notes as follows 1 Press the SELECT button to select the Move option 2 Press the and arrow keys to select which row to move You cannot select row 1 or 2 to move 3 Press the and arrow keys to move...

Страница 104: ...to floppy disk individually See page 2 40 for information about using the Copy All To Floppy softkey File Storage 2 36 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual NOTE To maximize battery life when copying multiple files from internal memory to floppy disk we recommend that you save all the files to internal memory first Then copy all the files as a group to floppy disk using the Copy All To Floppy ...

Страница 105: ...ps only instrument setups are loaded onto the screen The waveform and event table displays are blank File Storage TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 37 Load Figure 2 14 Typical Load Screen The Load option retrieves a file from storage and displays it on the screen What gets loaded depends on file content the value of File Content setup when the file was saved see page 1 44 Note that Text ...

Страница 106: ...or the selected file H Internal Floppy Selects the memory source that contains the file to be loaded File Storage 2 38 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual If the File Content setup is set to Fiber Notes only fiber notes are loaded The current test data is not cleared but any existing fiber notes are overwritten NOTE Some TFS3031 software versions prior to version 8 0 allowed the user to defi...

Страница 107: ...file selected in internal memory to floppy disk H Copies all files on floppy disk to internal memory File Storage TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 39 Copy Figure 2 15 Typical Copy Screen The Copy option copies files to a personal computer and between internal memory and floppy disk Copy softkey options depend on whether internal memory or floppy disk is selected as the memory source pus...

Страница 108: ...oppy disk using the Copy All To Floppy softkey rather than copying files to floppy disk individually File Storage 2 40 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H Copy All To Floppy Copies all files in internal memory to floppy disk H Copy To PC Copies either the selected file or all files to a personal computer See page 2 49 for information about copying files to a personal computer H Internal Fl...

Страница 109: ...for the selected file H Internal Floppy Selects the storage medium from which file s will be deleted File Storage TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 41 Delete Figure 2 16 Typical Delete Screen The Delete option is the only way to delete files from storage Important Deleted files cannot be recovered Delete softkey options are H Delete Selected Deletes the file selected on the screen Use th...

Страница 110: ...FS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H Exits the Delete screen Resumes the waveform table screen File Storage 2 42 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual H Exits the Delete screen Resumes the waveform table screen ...

Страница 111: ...es requiring CE certification Refer to the EC Declaration of Conformi ty at the front of this manual TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 43 Printing Files The Store Print Print option prints test results displayed on the screen or test files stored in memory on a supported printer connected to either the 25 pin parallel port or 9 pin serial port Refer to 1 42 for information on printer set...

Страница 112: ...l printers For parallel printers Printer Figure 2 17 Seiko DPU411 Printer Connected to Parallel Port Printing Files 2 44 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual For serial printers For parallel printers Printer Figure 2 17 Seiko DPU411 Printer Connected to Parallel Port ...

Страница 113: ...bottom of the printer as shown Switch 1 Switch 2 Seiko DPU411 Switch Settings for Parallel Interface Printing Files TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 45 Print Procedure Figure 2 18 Typical Print Screen Step 1 When using a Seiko DPU411 printer with a parallel cable set the switches on the bottom of the printer as shown Switch 1 Switch 2 Seiko DPU411 Switch Settings for Parallel Interface ...

Страница 114: ...information about serial cables Step 3 Power on the printer Make sure the printer powers on properly Printing Files 2 46 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Seiko DPU411 Switch 1 Parallel Cable Switch Function 1 On Parallel Serial Interface 2 Off Carriage Return 3 Off Condensed Printing 4 On Ordinary Characters 5 Off No Zero Font Setting 6 7 8 Off On On English Seiko DPU411 Switch 2 Parallel...

Страница 115: ...en printing a single file from storage what gets printed depends on the Print Content setup and file Printing Files TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 47 Step 4 Power on the TFS3031 If necessary complete a new test Step 5 Push the Store or Print softkey Step 6 Push the SELECT button to select the Print option Step 7 Push the Internal Floppy softkey to select the memory source of the file ...

Страница 116: ...me cases the TFS3031 Step 11 When finished push the Exit softkey to resume the waveform table screen Printing Files 2 48 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual content the value of File Content setup when the file was saved see page 1 44 When printing all files in storage the Print Content setup is ignored and only file content determines printer output H External Port Select Parallel or Serial...

Страница 117: ...l accessories see Optional Accessories on page 5 12 The software includes complete user instructions TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 49 Copying Files to a Personal Computer The Store Print Copy option copies files to a personal computer connected to the TFS3031 serial port Before a file can be copied it must be stored in internal memory or floppy disk This means that a newly acquired t...

Страница 118: ...5 4 on page 5 5 for information about serial cables The TDS software package includes a serial cable Copying Files to a Personal Computer 2 50 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Serial port COM1 or COM2 port Personal Computer Figure 2 19 Computer Connected to TFS3031 Serial Port NOTE The computer must be connected to the TFS3031 using a serial cable See Table 5 4 on page 5 5 for information...

Страница 119: ... the waveform table screen is displayed Then push the SELECT button to access the I O Doc Setup menu Copying Files to a Personal Computer TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 51 Copy Procedure Figure 2 20 Typical Copy To PC Screen NOTE A newly acquired test displayed on the screen must first be stored in internal memory or floppy disk before it can be copied to a computer Complete a test an...

Страница 120: ...ectory in the computer for file transfer Step 6 Install the TDS application software in the computer Copying Files to a Personal Computer 2 52 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 Use the arrow keys to establish the following setups according to the requirements of your computer H External Port Select Serial port H Baud Rate Select baud rate as needed H Flow Control Set flow control as need...

Страница 121: ...e Copy screen Step 8 When finished copying push the Exit softkey to resume the waveform table screen Copying Files to a Personal Computer TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 2 53 Follow the TDS installation instructions that come with the software package The TDS software contains a readme tds file that explains how to use the TDS program Step 7 To copy files from the TFS3031 to the computer...

Страница 122: ...Copying Files to a Personal Computer 2 54 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Copying Files to a Personal Computer 2 54 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 123: ... attempt to use or recharge a battery that is leaking electro lyte or is otherwise obviously damaged Section 3 Battery Recharging and Replacement Section 3 includes information about the power charger adapter and describes how to recharge and replace the NiCad battery CAUTION To prevent overheating remove the TFS3031 from its carrying case during battery recharging Refer all battery and power char...

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Страница 125: ...the battery reaches full charge the TFS3031 goes to trickle charge to maintain the full charge level TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 3 1 Recharging the NiCad Battery Low Battery Warning The charge level of the battery is always displayed in upper right screen The first low battery warning is a message displayed on the screen when about 30 minutes of normal operating time remain The secon...

Страница 126: ...the cigarette lighter adapter cable to the TFS3031 when the ambient temperature exceeds 400 C 1040 F Recharging the NiCad Battery 3 2 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Power Charger Adapter Use the power charger adapter to recharge the battery see Figure 3 1 on page 3 3 As long as the power charger adapter is plugged into an active power source the battery recharges whether the TFS3031 is ...

Страница 127: ...ashing green LED indicates battery being recharged Figure 3 1 Typical NiCad Battery Recharging Setup Recharging the NiCad Battery TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 3 3 NiCad Battery Recharging Procedure To recharge the NiCad battery plug the power charger adapter into the port on the top of the TFS3031 and into an appropriate active power source see Figure 3 1 The battery recharges as long...

Страница 128: ...on and operated during recharg ing Recharging time will take longer if the TFS3031 is being operated Recharging the NiCad Battery 3 4 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual CAUTION Do not connect the power charger adapter to the TFS3031 when the ambient temperature exceeds 400 C 1040 F To prevent overheating remove the TFS3031 from its carrying case during recharging H A warning message on the ...

Страница 129: ...tery stays with the case Only the entire battery is replaceable Individual cells are not replaceable Recharging the NiCad Battery TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 3 5 Tips for Maximizing Battery Life H Turn off the backlight or set a brief backlight blanking time using the Backlight Time setup in the System Setup menu H Set a brief automatic power off time using the Power Off Time setup i...

Страница 130: ...rews Battery cable plug NiCad Battery Figure 3 2 NiCad Battery Disconnection Removal and Replacement Recharging the NiCad Battery 3 6 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Step 4 Install the new battery by reversing the removal sequence When a NiCad battery is discon nected then reconnected or a new NiCad battery is installed the battery indicator in upper right screen displays question marks ...

Страница 131: ...o includes a description of the various software versions and associated user interface enhancements Section 4 Maintenance Section 4 describes how to clean the Laser Output ports and fiber connectors and provides suggestions for dealing with operating problems and error messages This section also includes a description of the various software versions and associated user interface enhancements ...

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Страница 133: ...wabs or paper wipes H Lint free pipe cleaners 0 35 cm 0 15 inch diameter H Electronics grade alcohol TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 4 1 Cleaning CAUTION Clean the optical connections before testing a fiber Do not touch the exposed end of the Laser Output port or fiber connector with anything but a lint free swab or paper wipe dampened with electronics grade alcohol Turn off the instrume...

Страница 134: ...erclockwise and pull off of Laser Output port Figure 4 1 Exposing the Laser Output port for Cleaning Cleaning 4 2 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Exposing the Laser Output Port for Cleaning Remove the connector adapter by unscrewing it counterclockwise and pulling it off the Laser Output port When the connector adapter is removed the Laser Output port is accessible for cleaning NOTE The ...

Страница 135: ... lint free swab or paper wipe Lint free swab or paper wipe Figure 4 2 Cleaning the Laser Output port Cleaning TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 4 3 Cleaning the Laser Output Port Dampen a lint free swab or paper wipe with electronics grade alcohol and gently wipe across and around the port a couple of times Dry with a dry swab or dry portion of the paper wipe If the port is extremely dirty...

Страница 136: ...ond pipe cleaner Pipe cleaner Connector adapter Canned Air Figure 4 3 Cleaning the Connector Adapter Cleaning 4 4 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Cleaning the Connector Adapter Step 1 Blow through each end of the connector adapter barrel with dust free canned air see Figure 4 3 Step 2 Dampen a lint free pipe cleaner with electronics grade alcohol The pipe cleaner absorbent should be abou...

Страница 137: ...b or paper wipe Lint free swab or paper wipe Fiber connector Figure 4 4 Cleaning the Fiber Connector Cleaning TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 4 5 Cleaning the Fiber Connector Dampen a lint free swab or paper wipe with electronics grade alcohol and gently wipe across and around the connector a couple of times Dry with a dry swab or dry portion of the paper wipe If the connector is extreme...

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Страница 139: ...ry disconnection reconnection procedure If this does not solve the problem contact Tektronix service TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 4 7 Troubleshooting NOTE Before attempting any repairs first recharge the battery fully or try powering the instrument using the power charger adapter CAUTION Do not remove any covers or panels on the TFS3031 except to access the battery Refer all repair pr...

Страница 140: ... may not be accurate To cancel the test and clear the message from the screen press the STOP softkey Troubleshooting 4 8 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Error Message Resolution Front Panel Connection Status The TFS3031 automatically checks the front panel connection for Intellitrace tests If the front panel connection is not good or if the fiber under test is too short the test stops an...

Страница 141: ...ode reappears do not continue using the instrument Note the error code and contact Tektronix service Troubleshooting TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 4 9 Self Test Error Message If an error message appears instead of the power on ready screen during the power on self test sequence try turning the TFS3031 off and on again If the error message reappears do not continue using the instrument ...

Страница 142: ...Troubleshooting 4 10 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Troubleshooting 4 10 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 143: ...ctions of the user manual that cover these features do not apply to the operation of your instrument TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 4 11 Software Version The TFS3031 is periodically updated to add new features and enhancements The features described in this user manual apply to the software version noted on the title page of the manual but can also be used with all TFS3031 instruments w...

Страница 144: ...Software Version 4 12 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Software Version 4 12 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 145: ...s and Options Section 5 contains tables of specifications accessories options and keyboard functions Section 5 Specifications Accessories and Options Section 5 contains tables of specifications accessories options and keyboard functions ...

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Страница 147: ...s Measurement 5 m 16 4 feet 15 m 49 2 feet 3 5 m 11 9 feet 8 m 26 2 feet Typical performance at 25 C TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 1 Specifications Table 5 1 Performance Specifications Specification Characteristic Laser Output Characteristics 850 nm Multimode 1300 nm Multimode 1310 nm Singlemode 1550 nm Singlemode 1625 nm Singlemode 850 30 nm 1300 30 nm 1310 20 nm 1550 20 nm 1625 20 ...

Страница 148: ...B 30 28 dB 35 35 dB 30 dB Typical performance at 25 C 1 3200 m pulse width on Options 10 and 12 only Specifications 5 2 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 5 1 Performance Specifications Cont Specification Characteristic Selectable Pulsewidths Singlemode Multimode 850 nm 1300 nm Meters 1 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 32001 Feet 3 3 16 4 32 8 65 6 164 328 656 1640 3280 6560 10 4961 M...

Страница 149: ...inglemode only 5 Includes system hardware and software Intellitrace only 6 Does not apply to 1625 nm Specifications TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 3 Table 5 1 Performance Specifications Cont Specification Characteristic Hardware Distance Accuracy2 1 25 m 10 5 x distance Hardware Linearity3 6 0 02 dB dB from 15 dB to 2 dB below backscatter at front panel 0 05 dB dB from 10 dB to 1 dB b...

Страница 150: ...s 4 77 kg 10 5 pounds 6 22 kg 13 7 pounds Dimensions 29 21 x 11 43 x 24 1 cm 11 5 x 4 5 x 9 5 inches Specifications 5 4 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 5 2 Power Specification Characteristic NiCad Battery Rating Charge Time Discharged Typical Battery Life Normal Use Shelf Life In Instrument Storage Temperature 14 4 V 2 8 amp hr 4 hours nonoperating 4 5 hours typical 70 after 1 mo a...

Страница 151: ...Output 5 GND 7 GND 7 GND 6 DSR Input 7 RTS Output 8 CTS Input 5 BUSY Output 20 DTR Output 9 RI Input Specifications TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 5 Table 5 4 RS232 Serial Port Requirement Specification DB9 Configuration as DTE EIA RS232C IBM AT male Flow Control None RTS CTS XON XOFF DTR Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 bps Serial Cable Information You must use a serial cabl...

Страница 152: ...cable Table 5 6 Keyboard Requirement Specification 6 pin mini DIN PS2 style connector IBM PC AT type Specifications 5 6 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual With the hardware flow control CTS connected set the Flow Control setup to RTS CTS and the Baud Rate setup to the fastest rate that the printer can support Seiko DPU411 is 9600 baud These setups are available both in the IO Doc Setup menu...

Страница 153: ...3031 is in its carrying case 3 The maximum storage temperature for the NiCad battery is 50o C 122o F Specifications TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 7 Table 5 7 Environmental Specification Performance Requirement Temperature Without Disk Drive Operating1 2 Nonoperating3 With Disk Drive Operating1 2 Nonoperating3 0o to 40o C 32o to 104o F 20o to 60o C 4o to 140o F 5o to 40o C 41o to 104o...

Страница 154: ... Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing UL3111 1 Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment Specifications 5 8 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 5 8 Certifications and Compliances Category Standards or Description EC Declaration of Conformity EMC Meets intent of Directive 89 336 EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications...

Страница 155: ...hat generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust rain or snow Typical outdoor locations Specifications TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 9 Table 5 8 Certifications and Compliances cont Category Standards or Description Canadian Certification CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Pollution Degree A meas...

Страница 156: ...Specifications 5 10 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Specifications 5 10 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 157: ... 0112 00 Hard Travel Case 016 1210 00 Visual Fault Finder 015 0684 00 Bare Fiber Adapter 015 0685 00 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 11 Accessories and Options Table 5 9 Standard Accessories Accessory Tektronix Part Number User Manual 070 9027 xx Reference Card 063 2096 xx Power Charger Adapter 119 4545 01 Power Cord for Power Charger Adapter 120 Volt USA and Canada only or 100 Volt Ja...

Страница 158: ...untries requiring CE certification Refer to EC Declaration of Conformity at the front of this manual Accessories and Options 5 12 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 5 10 Optional Accessories Cont Accessory Tektronix Part Number Bare Fiber Adapter with Cleaver 015 0686 00 RS232C Serial Cable 2 Meters Long for PC AT DB9F DB9F Null 012 1379 00 DB25 Centronics Parallel Printer Cable Seiko...

Страница 159: ...dapter Tektronix Part Number 30 20 Biconic 119 4515 00 31 21 FCPC 119 4516 00 32 22 D4PC 119 4514 00 Accessories and Options TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 13 Table 5 11 Power Charger Adapter Cord Options Option Number Power Cord A1 220 V Europe A2 240 V UK A3 240 V Australia A4 220 V North America A5 220 V Switzerland A6 100 V Japan Table 5 12 Laser Output Port Options Option Number ...

Страница 160: ...ource 1310 nm FC 4T TOP150 laser source 1550 nm FC 5T TOP200 optical power meter 850 1300 1550 nm ST Accessories and Options 5 14 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Table 5 13 Connector Adapter Options Cont Option Number Singlemode Multimode Tektronix Part Number Connector Adapter 34 24 STPC 119 4513 00 35 25 DINPC 47256 119 4546 00 36 26 Diamond 3 5 119 4558 00 38 28 SCPC 119 4518 00 41 FC...

Страница 161: ...innish language option includes Finnish user manual 070 9689 xx and quick reference card 063 2553 xx Accessories and Options TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 15 Table 5 14 Instrument Configuration Options Cont Option Number Instrument includes 6T TOP300 visual fault finder 635 nm FC 7T TOP160 laser source 1310 1550 nm FC 8T TOP220 high power optical meter 980 1310 1550 nm 9T TOP400 adju...

Страница 162: ...Accessories and Options 5 16 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Accessories and Options 5 16 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

Страница 163: ...ursor to the end of the text being edited Move the cursor to the left and right Esc Undo Return Done TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual 5 17 Keyboard Definitions The functions of the TFS3031 s front panel controls can be duplicated using an optional keyboard connected to the keyboard connector on upgraded instruments and instruments with serial numbers B030000 and above The instrument accep...

Страница 164: ...t Alt Help Alt S Start Stop Alt R Start a real time acquisition Alt J Join cursors F10 Return Select Keyboard Definitions 5 18 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual When the instrument is not in text entry mode you can duplicate the front panel functions listed in table 5 16 Table 5 16 Front Panel Functions Key Function F1 through F6 Perform the same function as the corresponding front panel s...

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Страница 167: ...ber test procedure 2 5 joining 2 16 moving the cursors 2 17 D date format setup 1 37 date setup 1 37 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Index 1 A Abort Print softkey 2 48 Abort Send softkey 2 53 accessories optional 5 9 power cord options 5 10 standard 5 9 Add Event softkey 2 24 Add Row softkey 2 34 application information See help information arrow keys 1 7 1 17 2 6 2 11 2 17 2 20 2 24 2 2...

Страница 168: ...ion exposure warning 2 1 real time testing 2 21 SELECT button and arrow keys 2 17 test procedure 2 3 Index Index 2 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual dead zone setup 1 32 default setups factory setups 1 39 last used setups 1 39 Save Latest User Setup soft key 1 39 Delete All Files softkey 2 41 Delete Char softkey 2 27 2 33 Delete Event softkey 2 24 Delete Row softkey 2 34 Delete Selected so...

Страница 169: ...roubleshooting 4 2 location and description 1 1 options 5 11 safety information ix Load softkey 2 38 Index TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Index 3 using a personal computer See personal computer waveform screen defined 2 8 when to check setups 2 4 zoom window 2 19 file deletion 2 41 loading onto screen 2 37 saving 2 31 storage 2 31 transfer copying 2 39 file content setup 1 43 file forma...

Страница 170: ...laser radiation ix optical output x terms and symbols xii Save File softkey 2 31 scan for setup 1 25 Index Index 4 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual loss delta setup 1 33 loss scale waveform screen 2 8 loss setup 1 31 loss tolerance setup 1 33 low battery warning 3 1 M Manual mode 1 21 manual mode high density testing 2 21 real time testing 2 21 O ON OFF button 1 8 operating problems insuf...

Страница 171: ... 11 slope 1 32 sound 1 36 splice loss 1 30 splice threshold 1 24 System Setup menu descriptions 1 35 Index TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Index 5 scattering coefficient setup 1 27 Seiko DPU411 1 41 SELECT button 1 7 1 17 2 10 2 12 2 17 2 20 2 22 2 33 2 47 2 51 Send All Files softkey 2 53 Send Selected softkey 2 53 serial port See also RS232C port description 1 3 service information See ...

Страница 172: ...ge 4 9 short fiber 4 8 U Undo softkey 2 24 2 27 2 33 V version software 4 11 View Notes softkey 2 47 Index Index 6 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual System Setup menu summary table 1 13 test menu descriptions 1 20 test menu summary table 1 11 test port 1 28 test range 1 22 time 1 37 short fiber 4 8 slope setup 1 32 softkeys general description 1 8 Setup 1 9 software version 4 11 sound setu...

Страница 173: ...8 Z Zoom On Off softkey 2 10 2 20 2 22 zoom option 2 18 zoom window defined 2 19 zoom procedure 2 20 Index TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Index 7 W warranty information xiv xv waveform moving the waveform 2 18 zooming 2 18 waveform screen 2 8 Z Zoom On Off softkey 2 10 2 20 2 22 zoom option 2 18 zoom window defined 2 19 zoom procedure 2 20 ...

Страница 174: ...Index Index 8 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual Index Index 8 TFS3031 TekRanger TekRanger 2 User Manual ...

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