Atec FLX3 User Manual

FLX380-30x FlexTester3 OTDR

Features

• 3rd generation hand-held, all-in-one OTDR, OLS, OPM, VFL

• Patented in- or out-of-service testing from a single port

• 41/41 dB dynamic range @ 1310/1550 nm

• Industry-leading 0.8/2.5/30 m event / attenuation / PON dead zones

• ServiceSafe™ live PON detection and OTDR test without service disruption

• Integrated OLS/OPM with Wave ID reduces test time 80% and eliminates setup errors

• Rugged, hand-held and lightweight (<1 kg)

• High-contrast display: clear and bright, even in direct sunlight

• Industry leading battery life: over 12 hours operation from a single charge

• It’s all about speed: with Instant On, you’re ready to test in <5 sec

Applications

• Certify new FTTx PON or point-to-point ber installations, including splice, splitter and

connector loss and reectance, end-to-end length, loss and optical return loss (ORL).

• Troubleshoot live FTTx PONs, including live PON detection and PON power

measurements plus live PON OTDR testing at 1625 or 1650 nm.

• Complete multi-wavelength end-to-end insertion loss tests faster and eliminate setup

errors using AFL’s Wave ID loss test feature.

• Generate stable optical source signals (CW, Wave ID or ber-identifying tones) using the

integrated Optical Laser Source.

• Trace bers or locate ber bends or breaks using the VFL (visible red laser).

The NOYES FLX380 FlexTester3 is the world’s smallest, lightest, most complete single mode ber optic test set. It combines highperformance, multi-wavelength OTDR / PON OTDR, OLS, OPM, VFL and PON Power Meter in a rugged, hand-held package.

With 41 dB dynamic range, best-in-class event, attenuation, and PON dead zones, macrobend and splitter detection, launch quality check, plus AFL’s unique ServiceSafe and Wave ID features, the FLX380 FlexTester3 Series offers an unmatched combination of optical test functions, ease-of-use, portability, and value. FlexTester3 Series is offered in four models to best suit your application requirements:

• FLX380-304: Verify both in-service (live) and out-of-service FTTx networks from a single port. Includes 1310/1550/1650 nm live PON

OTDR with integrated PON Power Meter.

• FLX380-303: Similar to FLX380-304, but with 1625 nm ltered Live PON OTDR, instead of 1650 nm.

• FLX380-302: Complete out-of-service testing at all FTTx PON wavelengths (1310/1490/1550 nm).

• FLX380-300: Lowest cost, high-performance, all-in-one 1310/1550 nm OTDR for out-of-service installation testing or troubleshooting

on both FTTx PON and point-to-point ber optic networks.

• All models include integrated VFL plus Wave ID source and power meter.

Over 1000 OTDR test results (Telcordia SR-4731 .SOR le format) may be saved in the FLX380’s internal 4GB memory. Stored OTDR and OPM results may be transferred to PC via USB cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth®. Windows® compatible TRM® 2.0 Basic Test Results Manager software is included for OTDR and OPM results viewing, analysis, and professional report generation.

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FLX380-30x FlexTester3 OTDR

ServiceSafe™ Testing on Live PONs

In FTTx PONs, it is possible for one user to lose service while other subscribers served by the same OLT continue to remain in service. Attempting to troubleshoot a faulty optical distribution and drop ber connection from the out-of-service subscriber’s location using a 1310 or 1550 nm OTDR, would disrupt service to remaining users. AFL’s patented ServiceSafe feature alerts the OTDR user to the presence of live trafc and prevents the initiation of service-disrupting OTDR tests at 1310 or 1550 nm. FLX380-303 and

-304 models additionally measure downstream power levels at 1490 and/or 1550 nm, and allow the user to initiate an OTDR test using a non-disruptive 1625 or 1650 nm wavelength. To eliminate unnecessary connector wear and tear, 1625/1650 nm live PON OTDR testing and PON power measurements are performed through the same optical port used for 1310/1550 OTDR testing (US patent 8,411,259).

Fast, error-free Loss Tests using Wave ID

All FLX380s integrate an Optical Laser Source (OLS) and Optical Power Meter (OPM) supporting AFL’s unique Wave ID capability. With Wave ID, the OPM automatically synchronizes to a single or multi-wavelength Wave ID optical signal sent by another FLX380, OFL280, or NOYES hand-held OLS connected to the other end of the link. The OPM automatically determines which wavelengths are sent and measures power and loss at each wavelength. There is no need for the OPM user to coordinate wavelength settings with the OLS user at the other end, saving signicant test time and eliminating setup errors.

The integrated OLS and OPM also generate and detect ber-identifying tones to enable positive ber identication before disconnecting bers during maintenance.

OPM results may be saved using the same le-naming convention applied to OTDR results. Saved OPM results may be recalled and viewed or uploaded to TRM for report generation.

Create Professional Test Reports using TRM® 2.0

Stored OTDR and/or OPM results can be uploaded via USB to a PC, then viewed and analyzed using TRM 2.0 Basic Test Results Manager software included with each FLX380 FlexTester3. With TRM, users can generate professional acceptance test reports conforming to industry guidelines. TRM allows users to create customized cover pages with their company logo along with results pages showing dual wavelength traces, event tables, event map, and loss results for each ber. A report generation Wizard makes custom report generation fast and easy.

TRM also supports OTDR trace analysis providing batch editing features, event add, modify, or delete, trace compare, and advanced event analysis capabilities. Upgrade to TRM 2.0 Advanced to add bi-directional trace averaging.

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

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