Atec OF-500 User Manual
OF-500 OptiFiber®
PN 1779484
September 2002, Rev. 4 6/06
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Certifying OTDR
Users Manual
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Overview of Features.................................................................................................... 1
Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook ............................................................ 2
Registration................................................................................................................... 2
Contacting Fluke Networks .......................................................................................... 3
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 4
Model OF-500-01...................................................................................................... 4
Model OF-500-02...................................................................................................... 4
Model OF-500-03...................................................................................................... 5
Model OF-500-10...................................................................................................... 5
Model OF-500-13...................................................................................................... 6
Model OF-500-15...................................................................................................... 6
Model OF-500-35...................................................................................................... 7
Model OF-500-45...................................................................................................... 8
Safety Information........................................................................................................ 9
Powering the Tester...................................................................................................... 12
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Charging the Battery............................................................................................... 12
Checking the Battery Status.................................................................................... 12
Changing the Language............................................................................................... 14
Removing and Installing the Module.......................................................................... 14
Verifying Operation ..................................................................................................... 15
Basic Features ............................................................................................................... 16
Front Panel Features................................................................................................ 16
Side and Top Panel Features................................................................................... 18
The HOME Screen .................................................................................................... 20
Using the Setup Menus ........................................................................................... 22
Using the Online Help ............................................................................................. 24
Fiber ID Options....................................................................................................... 24
Checking the Tester’s Status ........................................................................................ 25
Preparing to Save Tests ................................................................................................ 26
Cleaning and Inspecting Fiber Connectors and Adapters .......................................... 27
Testing Your Reference Test Cords and Launch Fiber................................................ 28
Using the OTDR ............................................................................................................ 28
About Launch and Receive Fibers........................................................................... 28
Selecting Auto or Manual OTDR Mode.................................................................. 29
OTDR Connection Quality ....................................................................................... 30
Running the OTDR Test........................................................................................... 31
Comparing OTDR Traces.......................................................................................... 38
Cleaning the OTDR Connector..................................................................................... 39
Using the ChannelMap Function................................................................................. 40
Using the FiberInspector Option ................................................................................. 46
Using the Loss/Length Option...................................................................................... 51
About Smart Remotes ............................................................................................. 51
Changing the Connector Adapter .......................................................................... 52
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Cleaning the Loss/Length Connectors..................................................................... 54
Cleaning the OUTPUT Connector ....................................................................... 54
Cleaning the INPUT Connector........................................................................... 54
About Setting the Reference................................................................................... 55
Setting the Number of Adapters and Splices.......................................................... 56
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber......................................................... 58
Testing in Smart Remote Mode............................................................................... 60
Testing in Loopback Mode ...................................................................................... 66
Testing in Far End Source Mode.............................................................................. 72
Using the Visual Fault Locator...................................................................................... 77
Using the Power Meter Option.................................................................................... 80
Overview of Memory Functions ................................................................................... 84
Memory Capacity and Card Sizes Supported.......................................................... 84
Clearing the Internal Memory................................................................................. 85
About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software........................................................... 85
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 86
Updating the Tester’s Software............................................................................... 86
Updating via the USB or Serial Port ................................................................... 87
Updating via a Memory Card Created with LinkWare ...................................... 88
Optical Connector Care............................................................................................ 89
Replacing Reference Test Cords and Launch Fibers ............................................... 89
Replacing the Battery .............................................................................................. 90
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 90
Storage .......................................................................................................................... 90
Calibration..................................................................................................................... 91
If Something Seems Wrong.......................................................................................... 91
Getting Help............................................................................................................. 91
Signs of a Bad OTDR Connector .............................................................................. 94
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Options and Accessories............................................................................................... 95
Specifications................................................................................................................ 102
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications ....................................................... 102
OTDR Specifications for OFTM-561xB Multimode Modules.................................. 103
Power Meter Specifications..................................................................................... 110
Loss/Length Specifications....................................................................................... 112
Power ....................................................................................................................... 117
Traceable Calibration Period................................................................................... 117
Certifications and Compliance................................................................................ 117
Memory for Test Results.......................................................................................... 117
Serial Interfaces ....................................................................................................... 118
Keyboard Port.......................................................................................................... 119
Video Port for FiberInspector Probe....................................................................... 119
Dimensions (with module and battery installed)................................................... 119
Weight (with module and battery installed) ......................................................... 119
Display...................................................................................................................... 119
Fan............................................................................................................................ 119
FiberInspector Probe Specifications........................................................................ 120
Index
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Battery Pack Features........................................................................................................... 13
2. Removing the Module ......................................................................................................... 15
3. Front Panel Features ............................................................................................................ 16
4. Side and Top Panel Features ............................................................................................... 18
5. Home Screen for OTDR with Loss/Length Option .............................................................. 20
6. The SETUP Screen................................................................................................................. 22
7. OTDR Port Connection Quality Gauge................................................................................ 30
8. Equipment for OTDR Testing .............................................................................................. 31
9. Connecting the OTDR to Installed Fiber (no receive fiber)................................................ 33
10. Connecting the OTDR to Installed Fiber (with receive fiber)............................................. 34
11. Connecting the OTDR to Spooled Cable............................................................................. 35
12. OTDR Trace Screen............................................................................................................... 36
13. Cleaning the OTDR Connector ............................................................................................ 39
14. Equipment for ChannelMap Testing................................................................................... 41
15. ChannelMap Test Connections............................................................................................ 43
16. ChannelMap Diagram Features........................................................................................... 44
17. Equipment for FiberInspector Tests .................................................................................... 47
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18. Using the FiberInspector Probe........................................................................................... 49
19. FiberInspector Image Examples .......................................................................................... 50
20. SC, ST, LC, and FC Connector Adapters .............................................................................. 52
21. Changing the Connector Adapter ...................................................................................... 53
22. Example of How to Determine the NUMBER OF ADAPTERS Setting................................ 57
23. Wrapping a Reference test cord Around a Mandrel ......................................................... 59
24. Equipment for Loss/Length Testing in Smart Remote Mode............................................. 60
25. Smart Remote Mode Reference Connections .................................................................... 63
26. Smart Remote Mode Test Connections .............................................................................. 65
27. Equipment for Loss/Length Testing in Loopback Mode.................................................... 67
28. Loopback Mode Reference Connections............................................................................ 69
29. Loopback Mode Test Connections...................................................................................... 71
30. Equipment for Loss Testing in Far End Source Mode ........................................................ 72
31. Far End Source Mode Reference Connections ................................................................... 75
32. Far End Source Mode Test Connections ............................................................................. 76
33. Equipment for Using the Visual Fault Locator................................................................... 77
34. Using the Visual Fault Locator ............................................................................................ 79
35. Equipment for Power Meter Tests...................................................................................... 81
36. Connections for Monitoring Optical Power....................................................................... 83
37. Traces Showing Good and Bad OTDR Connectors............................................................. 94
38. Event and Attenuation Deadzone Measurement Methods .............................................. 107
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. International Electrical Symbols.......................................................................................... 9
2. Troubleshooting the Tester................................................................................................. 92
3. Options ................................................................................................................................. 95
4. Accessories............................................................................................................................ 96
5. RS-232 Interface Cable Connections.................................................................................... 118
6. 9-to-25-Pin Adapter ............................................................................................................. 119
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Note
While this manual describes specific operating
procedures for the OptiFiber tester, the fiber
test methods described are provided only as
guidelines. Your test methods may vary.
Overview of Features
The OF-500 OptiFiber® Certifying OTDR (hereafter
referred to as the tester) is a hand-held Optical Time
Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) that locates and
characterizes reflective and loss events in multimode and
singlemode fibers. The tester is optimized for use on the
shorter fiber runs typically installed in premises (building
and campus) networks. Typical test ranges are up to 7 km
at 1300 nm for multimode fiber and up to 60 km for
singlemode fiber.
The tester offers the following features:
• Automated OTDR trace and event analysis help you
identify and locate faults on multimode (850 nm and
1300 nm; 50 µm and 62.5 µm) and singlemode
(1310 nm and 1550 nm; 9 µm) fiber.
• Displays OTDR results in summary format, as a table
of events, or as an interpretive OTDR trace.
PASS/FAIL results are based on factory-installed limits
or limits you specify.
• ChannelMap
of the connectors and segment lengths in a channel.
• Optional FiberInspector
inspect fiber endfaces and save the images.
function provides an intuitive diagram
Video Probe lets you
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• Optional modules add visual fault locator (OFTM-
57xx only), power meter, and loss/length test set
functions to the standard OTDR.
• Interchangeable connector adapters on the input
ports of the loss/length modules allow ISO-compliant
reference and test connections with a variety of
connector types.
• Saves hundreds of test results on a removable
memory card or in internal memory.
• Context-sensitive online help gives you quick access
to operating instructions and fiber troubleshooting
information.
• LinkWare
PC and create professional-quality test reports. The
LinkWare Stats option generates browsable,
graphical reports of cable test statistics.
software lets you upload test results to a
Accessing the Technical Reference Handbook
The OF-500 OptiFiber Technical Reference Handbook
provides additional information on the tester. The
handbook is available on the OptiFiber Product CD
included with your tester and on the OptiFiber product
page on the Fluke Networks website.
Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you
access to valuable information on product updates,
troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To
register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke
Networks website at
www.flukenetworks.com/registration.
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Unpacking
The OF-500 OptiFiber packages come with the accessories
listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact
the place of purchase immediately.
Model numbers followed by a "/50M" include
50/125 µm accessories instead of 62.5/125 µm accessories
Model OF-500-01
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5610B multimode OTDR module
• 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper),
100 m, SC/SC
• Protective carrying case for tester
• Carrying strap
• Memory card
• USB cable for PC communications
• AC adapter
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
Model OF-500-02
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5611B multimode OTDR module with power
meter option
• 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper),
100 m, SC/SC
• Two 62.5/125 µm multimode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Two gray mandrels for 62.5/125 µm fiber with 3 mm
jackets
• Protective carrying case for tester
• Carrying strap
• Memory card
• USB cable for PC communications
• AC adapter
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
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Model OF-500-03
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5730 singlemode OTDR module
• 9/125 µm singlemode launch fiber (yellow zipper),
130 m, SC/SC
• Protective carrying case for tester
• Carrying strap
• Memory card
• USB cable for PC communications
• AC adapter
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
Model OF-500-10
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5612B multimode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe (250X/400X)
with adapter tip kit
• 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper),
100 m , SC/SC
• Two 62.5/125 µm multimode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Two gray mandrels for 62.5/125 µm fiber with 3 mm
jackets
• Protective carrying case for tester
• Carrying strap
• Soft carrying case for accessories
• Memory card
• USB memory card reader
• USB cable for PC communications
• AC adapter
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
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Model OF-500-13
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5732 singlemode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• DTX Smart Remote with DTX-SFM2 singlemode fiber
module and interchangeable SC adapter
• OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe (250X/400X)
with adapter tip kit
• 9/125 µm singlemode launch fiber (yellow zipper),
130 m , SC/SC
• Two 9/125 µm singlemode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Carrying strap
• Hard carrying case for tester
• Soft carrying case for accessories
• Memory card
• USB memory card reader
• USB cable for PC communications
• AC adapter
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
Model OF-500-15
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5612B multimode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• DTX Smart Remote with DTX-MFM2 multimode fiber
module and interchangeable SC adapter
• OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe (250X/400X)
with adapter tip kit
• 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper),
100 m , SC/SC
• Two 62.5/125 µm multimode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Two gray mandrels for 62.5/125 µm fiber with 3 mm
jackets
• OptiFiber carrying strap
• Smart Remote carrying strap
• Soft carrying case for accessories
• Hard carrying case for tester
• Memory card
• USB memory card reader
• USB cable for PC communications
• Mini-B USB cable for OptiFiber Smart Remote
• Two AC adapters
• OptiFiber Users Manual
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• OptiFiber Product Manuals CD
• Smart Remote Users Manual
• Smart Remote Product CD
• LinkWare Software CD
Model OF-500-35
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5612B multimode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• OFTM-5732 singlemode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe (250X/400X)
with adapter tip kit
• 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper),
100 m , SC/SC
• 9/125 µm singlemode launch fiber (yellow zipper),
130 m , SC/SC
• Two 62.5/125 µm multimode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Two gray mandrels for 62.5/125 µm fiber with 3 mm
jackets
• Two 9/125 µm singlemode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Carrying strap
• Soft carrying case for accessories
• Hard carrying case for tester
• Memory card
• USB memory card reader
• USB cable for PC communications
• AC adapter
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
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Model OF-500-45
• OF-500 OptiFiber tester with battery pack
• OFTM-5612B multimode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• OFTM-5732 singlemode OTDR module with power
meter and loss/length options
• DTX Smart Remote with DTX-MFM2 multimode fiber
module and interchangeable SC adapter
• DTX-SFM2 singlemode fiber module and
interchangeable SC adapter
• OFTM-5352 FiberInspector Video Probe (250X/400X)
with adapter tip kit
• 62.5/125 µm multimode launch fiber (gray zipper),
100 m , SC/SC
• 50/125 µm multimode launch fiber (aqua zipper),
100 m , SC/SC
• 9/125 µm singlemode launch fiber (yellow zipper),
130 m , SC/SC
• Two 62.5/125 µm multimode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Two 50/125 µm multimode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Two red mandrels for 62.5/125 µm fiber with 3 mm
jackets
• Two gray mandrels for 62.5/125 µm fiber with 3 mm
jackets
• Two 9/125 µm singlemode duplex reference test
cords, 2 m, SC/SC
• Carrying strap
• Protective carrying case for accessories
• Hard carrying case for tester
• Protective carrying case for tester
• Memory card reader
• Memory card
• USB cable for PC communications
• Two AC adapters
• Users Manual
• Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
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Safety Information
*
W
Safety Information
Table 1 shows the international electrical symbols used
on the tester or in this manual.
Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
X
W
*
Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury.
Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or
destruction to equipment or software. See
explanations in the manuals.
Warning: Class 1 laser (OUTPUT port). Risk of eye
damage from hazardous radiation.
Do not put products containing circuit boards
~
into the garbage. Dispose of circuit boards in
accordance with local regulations.
To avoid possible eye damage caused by
hazardous radiation and to avoid possible fire,
electric shock, or personal injury:
• Never look directly into optical connectors.
Some sources produce invisible radiation that
can permanently damage your eyes.
• Never run any tests that activate the tester’s
outputs unless a fiber is attached to the output.
• Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts
are inside.
• Do not modify the tester.
• Do not use magnification to view the optical
outputs without proper filtering.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not
stated herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
• Use only the ac adapter provided to charge the
battery or power the tester.
• Do not use the tester if it is damaged. Inspect
the tester before use.
Warning
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• If this equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
WCaution
To avoid damaging the tester or cables under
test and to avoid data loss:
• Always turn the tester off before removing or
installing a module.
• Never connect the OTDR port to an optical
source. Doing so can damage the OTDR
receiver.
• Never connect the tester to an active network,
except when using the power meter. Doing so
causes unreliable test results and can disrupt
network operations.
• If the tester shows an error because the power
reading is too high, immediately disconnect the
source from the tester. The tester is not
designed for measuring higher power levels,
such as produced by CATV, optical amplifiers,
and cellular systems.
• Avoid touching reflective surfaces (such as
metal) to the end of a fiber cable plugged into
the OTDR when the OTDR is operating. An
open fiber connector end face has about a 4%
reflection. Holding a reflective surface near the
connector end face may cause much greater
than a 4% reflection, which may damage the
photodetector in the OTDR.
• Use proper cleaning procedures to clean all
fiber connectors before every use. Neglecting
this step or using improper procedures can
cause unreliable test results and may
permanently damage the connectors.
• Use a Fluke Networks FiberInspector Video
Microscope to periodically inspect the OTDR
and loss/length option’s OUTPUT connectors for
scratches and other damage.
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Safety Information
• Read the instructions for splice machines before
using the OTDR to monitor splicing procedures.
The OTDR can interfere with the light injection
detection techniques used by some splicers.
• To avoid unreliable test results, connect the ac
adapter or replace the battery as soon as the
low battery indication appears.
• You may use a PC to move or copy test record
(.tst) files from a memory card, but do not
rename the .tst files. Doing so may result in loss
of data.
• Never remove the memory card while the
memory card’s LED is on. Doing so can corrupt
the data on the card.
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Powering the Tester
You can power the tester with the ac adapter included or
with the removable lithium ion battery pack.
I to turn the tester on.
Press
Charging the Battery
Before you rely on battery power for the first time,
charge the battery for about 2 hours with the tester
turned off.
You can also charge the battery when it is detached from
the tester, as shown in Figure 1.
A fully-charged battery lasts about 8 hours during typical
use. The battery typically takes about 4 hours to fully
charge when the tester is turned off.
Notes
You do not need to fully discharge the battery
before recharging it.
The battery will not charge if its temperature is
outside the range of 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to
45 °C).
Checking the Battery Status
Many of the tester’s screens show a battery status icon
( ) near the lower-right corner.
To see more information about the battery status, press
F; then select Battery Status. Press H for detailed
information about the battery status screen.
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Powering the Tester
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Figure 1. Battery Pack Features
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Changing the Language
To change the tester’s language, do the following:
1 Press
2 Press
3 Press
4 Use ML to select the desired language; then press
5 Restart the tester to apply the new language.
Additional languages for the tester may be available
with software updates available on the Fluke Networks
website. Use LinkWare software to install or remove
languages. See “Updating the Tester’s Software” on
page 86 for details.
S.
N once to select the System tab.
L to select LANGUAGE; then press t.
t.
Removing and Installing the Module
The tester’s capabilities depend on which test module is
installed. Figure 2 shows how to remove the module.
WCaution
To avoid corrupting the tester's software,
always turn the tester off before removing or
installing a module.
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Verifying Operation
Verifying Operation
The tester performs a basic self-test when you turn it on.
If the tester reports an error or does not turn on, refer to
“If Something Seems Wrong” on page 91.
The tester shows the model number of the installed
module in the upper-right corner of the screen. If the
screen shows No Module Installed, Problem with
Module, or The module needs a software update refer to
“If Something Seems Wrong” on page 91.
Figure 2. Removing the Module
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Basic Features
The following sections describe the tester's basic features
and introduce the tester's menu system.
Front Panel Features
Figure 3 describes the tester’s front panel features.
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A
N
M
L
K
F1
FUNCTIONS
SETUP
FIBER
INSPECTOR
F2
HELP
F4 F5
F3
SAVE
ENTER
TEST
J
I
Figure 3. Front Panel Features
H
OPTIFIBER
VIEW
RECORDS
EXIT
G
F
E
B
C
D
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Basic Features
A
LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness.
B s: Saves test results on the removable memory
card or in internal memory.
I H: Shows a help topic related to the current screen.
To see the help index, press
H again.
J I: On/off key.
C v: Shows the test records saved on the memory
card or in internal memory.
D K N L M: Navigation keys let you move the cursor
or highlighted area on the screen and increment or
decrement alphanumeric values.
E e: Exits the current screen.
F J: Lets you adjust the display brightness.
G t: Selects the highlighted item on the screen.
H T: Starts the currently selected fiber test. The test
that will run is shown in the upper-left corner of the
display. To change the test, press
from the HOME screen or select a test from the
FUNCTIONS menu.
A Change Test
Figure 3. Front Panel Features (cont.)
K f: Activates the optional FiberInspector video
probe, which lets you inspect fiber endfaces and save
the images with test results.
L F: Shows a list of additional test, configuration,
and status functions.
M S: Shows the menus you use to configure the
tester.
N A B C D E: The five softkeys provide
functions related to the current screen. The current
functions are shown on the screen above the keys.
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Side and Top Panel Features
Figure 4 describes the tester’s connectors and other
features on the side and top panels.
Figure 4. Side and Top Panel Features
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Basic Features
A
Connector for the ac adapter. The LED turns on when the
adapter is connected to ac power.
B USB port for uploading test reports to a PC and
downloading software updates from a PC to the tester.
See the LinkWare documentation for details on using the
USB port.
C Six-pin mini DIN connector for an optional external PS2
keyboard.
D Eight-pin mini DIN connector for the optional
FiberInspector video probe.
E Fan vents.
F RS-232C serial port for uploading test reports to a PC and
downloading software updates from a PC to the tester.
See the LinkWare documentation for details on using the
serial port.
G Slot for the removable memory card. The LED lights when
the tester is writing to or reading from the memory card.
H Multimode (MM) or singlemode (SM) label for the module.
Figure 4. Side and Top Panel Features (cont.)
I OFTM-57xx: Connector for the visual fault locator.
J OTDR connector adapter (SC is standard). The LED
lights when the laser is active.
K OFTM-5612B/5732: Loss/length output port (SC).
Transmits optical signals for loss/length tests.
L OFTM-5731/5732/5611B/5612B: Loss/length input
port with interchangeable connector adapter (SC is
standard). Receives optical signals for power
measurements and loss/length tests.
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Never look directly into optical connectors.
Some sources produce invisible radiation that
can permanently damage your eyes.
Warning
M Laser safety label (shown below).
CAUTION
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Users Manual
The HOME Screen
The HOME screen shows important test and job settings
you might need to change to configure the tester for your
needs. Figure 5 describes a typical home screen.
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Figure 5. Home Screen for OTDR with Loss/Length Option
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