EXFO FTB-5700 User Manual
FTB-5700
Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
for FTB-500
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer ................... 1
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................1
Basic FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer Operation ..................................................2
Conventions ............................................................................................................................4
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
3 Getting Started with the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer .................... 7
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................7
Starting the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer Application ..................................................12
Exiting the Application .........................................................................................................14
4 Setting Up the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer ................................... 15
Setting up Application Details ..............................................................................................15
Customizing Thresholds ........................................................................................................20
Setting the Wavelength Range .............................................................................................22
Setting PMD and CD Acquisition Parameters ........................................................................24
Defining the Automatic Fiber Name Format .........................................................................28
Managing Test Configurations ..............................................................................................29
Setting Test Preferences ........................................................................................................35
5 Operating the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer .................................... 37
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................37
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................39
Performing a Test ..................................................................................................................40
6 Managing Results ....................................................................................... 43
Modifying Analysis Parameters and Related Information ......................................................46
Opening Existing Files ...........................................................................................................54
Removing Unwanted Results ................................................................................................55
Closing Result Files ...............................................................................................................56
Generating a Report .............................................................................................................57
7 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 59
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................60
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................62
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................63
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Contents
8 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................65
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................65
Obtaining Online Help ..........................................................................................................72
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................73
Transportation ......................................................................................................................74
9 Warranty ......................................................................................................75
General Information .............................................................................................................75
Liability .................................................................................................................................76
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................77
Certification ..........................................................................................................................77
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................78
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................79
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................81
Index .................................................................................................................83
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Certification Information
Certification Information
F.C.C. Information
Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in
the United States. However, compliance verification tests are
systematically performed on most EXFO equipment.
Information
Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European
Union. The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity
requirements for laboratory, measurement, and control equipment.
This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union
Directive and Standards.
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Certification Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive
Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue
Quebec, Quebec
(418) 683-0211
Equipment Type/Environment: Test & Measurement / Industrial
Trade Name/Model No.: FTB-5700
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
EN 60825-1:1994 +A2:2001
+A1:2002
EN 55022: 1998 +A2: 2003 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.
Use - EMC Requirements – Part 1: General requirements
Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification,
requirements, and user’s guide
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive
And their amendments
Canada, G1M 2K2
Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Full Name: Stephen Bull, E. Eng
Position: Vice-President Research and
Address: 400 Godin Avenue, Quebec (Quebec),
Date: January 09, 2009
Development
Canada, G1M 2K2
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1 Introducing the FTB-5700
Single-Ended Dispersion
Analyzer
The FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer is the world’s first
combined CD and PMD analyzer doing both measurements from a single
end of the fiber. It features a single connector port and software for both
type of measurements; CD and PMD are characterized by pressing a single
button. This is done without the need for a remote unit or light source.
As long as the remote end of the fiber is unterminated and with a UPC
connector, a single technician can perform advanced testing, that is, CD
and PMD measurements. The results are also compiled into a single test
file and a single report for both tests.
Typical Applications
With its dynamic range, level of accuracy and feature set, the FTB-5700
Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer is a perfect tool for any network
manager or technician to perform advance testing of 10 Gbit/s networks or
faster, on any fiber length up to 120 km. The FTB-5700 Single-Ended
Dispersion Analyzer helps validating fiber quality for the given speed or
providing information enabling compensation.
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Introducing the FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Basic FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer Operation
Basic FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion
Analyzer Operation
The purpose of the FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer unit is to be
simple of use, with minimal parameter setting requirements. The
parameter most likely to be changed by a user is the fiber type.
In order to achieve optimal measurements, you must however remember
a few concepts:
³ The measurement technique for the unit requires only a strong
reflective event at the end of the link to perform CD and PMD
measurements. The measurement is taken at the location of this
reflective event at a wavelength of 1550 nm.
Note: Reflective events are caused by an abrupt discontinuity in the index of
refraction. They cause a significant portion of the energy initially launched
into the fiber to be reflected back toward the source.
³ You must have a UPC connector at the end of the fiber to measure the
overall link. If the appropriate termination is not found, the unit returns
an error message (see Troubleshooting on page 65 for details).
Note: Other reflective terminations include mirror connectors, fiber pigtailed
mirrors, cleaved fibers. However, do not use fiber loop mirrors or
Faraday-type mirrors.
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Introducing the FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Basic FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer Operation
Once the fiber end event position is found, the unit checks the dynamics
and evaluates the wavelength range over which to perform the
measurement. It then selects the acquisition conditions and sequence of
the measurement before starting the acquisition itself.
You must also remember that the fiber under test (FUT) must meet the
following requirements for optimal testing conditions:
³ The FUT length must be terminated by a UPC connector.
³ The FUT length must be less than 120 km.
³ The FUT must not have a filter at 1550 nm.
Note: Since the instrument is single ended, it cannot measure through
components that allow light to travel only in one direction, such as
amplifiers and circulators.
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Introducing the FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Conventions
Conventions
Before using the product described in this manual, you should understand
the following conventions:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
IMPORTANT
Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.
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2 Safety Information
WARNING
Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active.
Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are
protected at all times.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments and procedures for operation and
maintenance other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection provided by
this unit.
Your instrument is a Class 1 laser product in compliance with standards
IEC 60825-1 Amendment 2: 2001 and 21 CFR 1040.10. Laser radiation may
be encountered at the output port.
The following label indicates that a product contains a Class 1 source:
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Note: Label shown for information purposes only. It is not affixed to your product.
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3 Getting Started with the
Single-Ended Dispersion
Analyzer
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
CAUTION
Never insert or remove a module while the FTB-500 is turned on.
This will result in immediate and irreparable damage to both the
module and unit.
WARNING
When the laser safety LED ( ) is flashing on the FTB-500, at least
one of your modules is emitting an optical signal. Please check all
modules, as it might not be the one you are currently using.
To insert a module into the FTB-500:
1. Exit ToolBox and turn off your unit.
2. Position the FTB-500 so that its right panel is facing you.
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Getting Started with the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
3. Take the module and place it so that the connector pins are at the
back, as explained and shown below.
Identification sticker must be facing up and connector pins at the right
of the retaining screw hole.
FTB-500 right panel
4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into the grooves of the
5. Push the module all the way to the back of the slot, until the retaining
6. Place the FTB-500 so that its left panel is facing you.
Retaining screw
hole at the
back
Identification sticker
facing up
receptacle’s module slot.
screw makes contact with the receptacle casing.
Connector
pins at the
back
Protruding
edges on top
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Inserting and Removing Test Modules
7. While applying slight pressure to the module, turn the retaining screw
clockwise until it is tightened.
This will secure the module into its “seated” position.
Turn retaining screw knob
clockwise
FTB-500 left panel
When you turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect
the module.
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Getting Started with the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
To remove a module from the FTB-500:
1. Exit ToolBox and turn off your unit.
2. Position the FTB-500 so that the left panel is facing you.
3. Turn the retaining screw counterclockwise until it stops.
The module will be slowly released from the slot.
Turn retaining screw knob(s)
counterclockwise
FTB-500 left panel
4. Place the FTB-500 so that the right panel is facing you.
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Inserting and Removing Test Modules
5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connector)
and pull it out.
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Getting Started with the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Starting the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer Application
Starting the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Application
Your FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer module can be
configured and controlled from its dedicated ToolBox application.
Note: For details about ToolBox, refer to the FTB-500 user guide.
To start the application:
1. From the main window, select the module to use.
It will turn blue to indicate that it is highlighted.
2. Click the corresponding button in the Module Applications box.
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Starting the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer Application
The main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to
control the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer:
Title Bar
The title bar is located at the top of the main window. It displays the
module name and its position in the FTB-500. The module position is
identified as follows:
Unit housing the module
(1 identifies FTB-500)
Slot number in which module is inserted
(0 identifies first slot)
[1–1]
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Exiting the Application
Status Bar
The status bar, located at the bottom of the main window, identifies the
current operational status of the FTB-5700 Single-Ended Dispersion
Analyzer.
Control mode
Local: Module controlled locally only.
Remote: Module controlled remotely, but local
commands can also be used (some products only).
Lockout: Module controlled remotely only.
Current date and time
Battery indicator
Exiting the Application
Closing any application that is not currently being used helps freeing
system memory.
To close the application from the main window:
Click in the top right corner of the main window.
OR
Click the Exit button located at the bottom of the function bar.
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4 Setting Up the Single-Ended
Dispersion Analyzer
The many features of the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer are controlled
by the Windows-compatible ToolBox software. Please refer to the FTB-500
user guide for more information.
The parameters you set will be kept in memory after turning off the
FTB-500.
Setting up Application Details
You can customize the distance units, the CD display values and whether
or not you are warned each time a scan is complete.
You can also keep the intermediate data when performing tests. This
option should be used when there is a problem with the Single-Ended
Dispersion Analyzer or a measurement. Once you have acquired this
intermediate data, which represents all of the actions done by the unit
when performing the test, you can take this file and send it to EXFO for
troubleshooting purposes.
IMPORTANT
Selecting the Keep intermediate data option will increase the size of
your result file in a significant manner.
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Setting Up the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Setting up Application Details
To set up the application details:
1. From the button bar, click Setup.
2. Select the Application tab.
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Setting up Application Details
3. Select the units to use for your measurements.
4. If you would like the unit to warn you when a test is complete, select
the corresponding option.
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Setting Up the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Setting up Application Details
5. If you want your Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer to keep the
intermediate data when performing the analysis, select the
corresponding option.
6. Under CD, select the Show lambda-0 check box to show the value if
desired (the lambda-0 value is the extrapolated wavelength at which
the dispersion equals 0).
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Setting up Application Details
7. Select the display type for the CD values amongst the available choices:
³ Measured wavelength (default value)
³ Step by 1 nm
³ ITU-50
³ ITU-100
³ ITU-200
8. To confirm and save the changes, click OK.
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Setting Up the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Customizing Thresholds
Customizing Thresholds
The Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer allows you to specify thresholds
both for the CD and PMD aspects of your tests to determine if the results
are as expected or if they exceed the specified limits.
Note: You cannot modify or delete the predefined thresholds provided with your
Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer.
To set the thresholds:
1. From the button bar, click Setup.
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Customizing Thresholds
2. Select the Thresholds tab.
3. Select a predefined threshold in the Thresholds list. If you select
Custom, the chromatic dispersion and PMD sections become editable
and you can specify which values to use for the items below.
³ Dispersion (at 1550 nm)
³ Coefficient (at 1550 nm)
³ Max. dispersion (analysis range)
³ PMD
³ PMD coefficient
4. To confirm and save the changes, click OK.
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Setting Up the Single-Ended Dispersion Analyzer
Setting the Wavelength Range
Setting the Wavelength Range
You can set the wavelength range within which you want to perform your
acquisitions. You can work with predefined range of the tunable source or
set the wavelength range by using the custom option. This option could be
useful to perform acquisitions in a specific area of a band or between two
bands.
To set the wavelength range:
1. From the button bar, click Setup.
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Setting the Wavelength Range
2. Select the Acquisition tab.
3. Select the range.
³ To use the default range, select the corresponding option. The
default range is directly linked to the type of fiber in use.
³ To use a customized range, disable the Default range option to
activate the minimum and maximum value boxes and enter the
desired values.
4. Click OK to confirm and save your changes.
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