EXFO MAX-700 User Manual

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		Contents
	Contents
	Certification Information .......................................................................................................	xi
1	Introducing the MAX-700 .............................................................................	1
	Main Features .........................................................................................................................	1
	LED Indicators Description ......................................................................................................	6
	Function Buttons Description ..................................................................................................	7
	Trace Acquisition Modes .........................................................................................................	7
	Optional Software Package .....................................................................................................	8
	Data Post-Processing ..............................................................................................................	8
	OTDR Basic Principles ..............................................................................................................	9
	Power Sources ......................................................................................................................	11
	Conventions ..........................................................................................................................	12
2	Safety Information .....................................................................................	13
	Laser Safety Information .......................................................................................................	14
	Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................	15
3 Getting Started with Your MAX-700 ..........................................................		17
	Using the Supports ...............................................................................................................	17
	Securing Your Unit Using a Kensington Lock ........................................................................	18
	Installing a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices ..............................................................	19
	Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard ................................................................................	22
	Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen .....................................................................................	23
	Turning On or Off the Unit ....................................................................................................	24
	Installing or Upgrading the Applications ..............................................................................	28
	Activating Software Options .................................................................................................	33
	Starting Instrument Applications ..........................................................................................	38
	Timer ....................................................................................................................................	39
4 Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test ...........................................................		41
	Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................	41
	Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................	42
	Naming Trace Files Automatically .........................................................................................	44
	Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check ..................................................................	48
	Setting Macrobend Parameters .............................................................................................	49
5 Testing Fibers in Auto Mode ......................................................................		51

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6 Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode ..............................................................	55
Setting the Autorange Acquisition Time ...............................................................................	60
Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix Factor ................................................................	61
Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time .................................................	63
Enabling the High-Resolution Feature ...................................................................................	66
Enabling or Disabling Analysis After Acquisition ...................................................................	68
Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds ..................................................................................................	70
Setting a Default Span Start and Span End ...........................................................................	75
7 Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode ...........................................................	77
Acquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode ..................................................................................	77
Naming Fault Finder Files Automatically ...............................................................................	80
Selecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder Traces .................................................	82
Enabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File Name ........................................	84
Enabling or Disabling the Storage Feature ............................................................................	86
Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault Finder .........................................	87
Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Keyboard ..................................................................	89
Setting Trace Display Parameters ..........................................................................................	90
Selecting the Distance Units .................................................................................................	92
8 Customizing the OTDR Application ............................................................	95
Selecting the Default File Format ..........................................................................................	95
Enabling or Disabling File Name Confirmation .....................................................................	97
Selecting the Distance Units .................................................................................................	99
Customizing the Acquisition Distance Range Values ...........................................................	101
Customizing the Acquisition Time Values ...........................................................................	103
Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Keyboard ................................................................	105
Displaying or Hiding the Optional Features ........................................................................	106

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9 Analyzing Traces and Events ...................................................................	107
Graph View .........................................................................................................................	108
Linear View .........................................................................................................................	110
Summary Table ...................................................................................................................	112
Events Tab ...........................................................................................................................	114
Measure Tab .......................................................................................................................	118
Trace Info. Tab ....................................................................................................................	118
Displaying the Graph in Full Screen ....................................................................................	119
Selecting the Default View ..................................................................................................	121
Automatically Displaying the Event Table after Acquisitions ...............................................	123
Automatically Zooming in on the Fiber Span ......................................................................	124
Using Zoom Controls ..........................................................................................................	125
Setting Trace Display Parameters ........................................................................................	128
Customizing the Event Table ...............................................................................................	130
Displaying or Hiding a Trace ...............................................................................................	132
Clearing Traces from the Display .........................................................................................	134
Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings ...................................................................	135
Modifying Events ................................................................................................................	140
Inserting Events ..................................................................................................................	144
Deleting Events ...................................................................................................................	146
Managing Comments .........................................................................................................	148
Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections .......................................................................	150
Setting the Analysis Detection Thresholds ..........................................................................	152
Analyzing or Reanalyzing a Trace ........................................................................................	155
Analyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber Span .......................................................................	157
Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of Fiber ..........................................	158
Swapping Traces .................................................................................................................	161
Opening Trace Files .............................................................................................................	162
10 Analyzing the Results Manually ..............................................................	167
Selecting the Attenuation and Loss Values that Will Be Displayed ......................................	167
Using Markers .....................................................................................................................	169
Getting Event Distances and Relative Powers ......................................................................	170
Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) ......................................	171
Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation) ....................................	176
Getting Reflectance ............................................................................................................	178
Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL) .......................................................................................	179
11 Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application ..........................	181
Saving a Trace in a Different Format ...................................................................................	181
OTDR Trace File Compatibility .............................................................................................	182
Copying, Moving, Renaming, or Deleting Trace Files ..........................................................	184

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Contents
12 Creating and Generating Reports ............................................................	185
Adding Information to the Test Results ...............................................................................	185
Generating a Report ...........................................................................................................	187
13 Using the OTDR as a Light Source ............................................................	193
14 Setting Up Your Unit .................................................................................	197
Adjusting Brightness ...........................................................................................................	197
Adjusting Microphone and Headphones Volume ................................................................	198
Recalibrating the Touchscreen ............................................................................................	202
Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Right-Click Feature .................................................	205
Customizing the On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................................	208
Selecting the Startup Application .......................................................................................	210
Configuring Network Printers .............................................................................................	212
Selecting the Language of Operation .................................................................................	215
Setting Date and Time Formats ...........................................................................................	221
Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone ............................................................................	224
Configuring the Power Management Options ....................................................................	227
Configuring the Internet Options .......................................................................................	231
Setting Other Parameters ....................................................................................................	231
15 Working with Your Unit ............................................................................	233
Printing Documents ............................................................................................................	233
Viewing PDF Files ................................................................................................................	236
Taking Screen Captures ......................................................................................................	237
Setting Storage Parameters for Screen Captures ................................................................	240
Reading Audio and Video Files ...........................................................................................	244
Installing Adobe Flash Player on Your Unit ..........................................................................	246
Browsing the Web ..............................................................................................................	248
Accessing Other Tools .........................................................................................................	249
16 Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL ..................................	251
17 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe ................................................................	253
18 Managing Data .........................................................................................	255
Transferring Data via Bluetooth ..........................................................................................	258
Connecting to a Wireless Network ......................................................................................	266
Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter .......................................................................................	271
Enabling or Disabling the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Devices .......................................................	276
Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application .....................................................	278
Using Your Unit as an FTP Server ........................................................................................	284

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19 Accessing Your Unit Remotely .................................................................	287
Working With TightVNC .....................................................................................................	288
Configuring TightVNC Server to Start Automatically ...........................................................	294
Adding Exceptions to the Firewall ......................................................................................	296
20 Maintenance .............................................................................................	299
Cleaning EUI Connectors ....................................................................................................	300
Cleaning Detector Ports ......................................................................................................	302
Cleaning the Touchscreen of Your MAX-700 Unit ................................................................	303
Recharging the Main Battery ..............................................................................................	303
Replacing Batteries .............................................................................................................	305
Verifying Your MAX-700 ......................................................................................................	309
Recalibrating the Unit .........................................................................................................	317
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ..................................................	317
21 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................	319
Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................	319
Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation ...........................................................................	324
Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................	333
Transportation ....................................................................................................................	334
22 Warranty ...................................................................................................	335
General Information ...........................................................................................................	335
Liability ...............................................................................................................................	336
Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................	336
Certification ........................................................................................................................	336
Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................	337
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................	338
A Technical Specifications ...........................................................................	339

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B Description of Event Types ......................................................................	341
Span Start ..........................................................................................................................	342
Span End ...........................................................................................................................	342
Short Fibers .......................................................................................................................	342
Continuous Fiber ...............................................................................................................	343
End of Analysis ..................................................................................................................	344
Non-Reflective Event ..........................................................................................................	345
Reflective Event .................................................................................................................	346
Positive Event .....................................................................................................................	347
Launch Level ......................................................................................................................	348
Fiber Section ......................................................................................................................	349
Merged Event ....................................................................................................................	350
Echo ..................................................................................................................................	356
Reflective Event (Possible Echo) .........................................................................................	357
Index ...............................................................................................................	359

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Certification Information

North America Regulatory Statement on Product Safety

This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada and the United States.

Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15, subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003 compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to ensure compliance to the applicable standards.

The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Certification Information

European Community Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directive(s):	2006/95/EC – The Low Voltage Directive
	2004/108/EC – The EMC Directive
	93/68/EEC – CE Marking
	And their amendments
Manufacturer’s Name and Address:	EXFO Inc.	EXFO Europe
	400 Godin Avenue	Omega Enterprise Park, Electron Way
	Quebec City, Quebec	Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
	G1M 2K2 CANADA	SO53 4SE ENGLAND
	Tel.: +1 418 683-0211	Tel.: +44 2380 246810
Equipment Type/Environment:	Test & Measurement / Industrial
Trade Name/Model No.:	(Dedicated LAN/WAN/ACCESS/PON OTDRs) / MAX-700 SERIES

Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared:

EN 61010-1:2001 Edition 2.0

EN 61326-1:2006

EN 60825-1:2007 Edition 2.0

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements

Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.

Manufacturer:

Stephen Bull, E. Eng

Vice-President Research and Development

400 Godin Avenue,

Quebec City, Quebec

G1M 2K2 CANADA

April 03, 2012

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1 Introducing the MAX-700

The MAX-700 allows you to characterize a fiber-optic span, usually optical fiber sections joined by splices and connectors. The optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) provides an inside view of the fiber, and can calculate fiber length, attenuation, breaks, total return loss, and splice, connector and total losses.

Note: In this documentation, the words “tap” and “double-tap” (related to the use of a touchscreen) replace the words “click” and “double-click”.

Main Features

Your MAX-700 includes the following:

Multitasking possibilities

Seven-inch color touchscreen (LCD and touchscreen optimized for outdoor use available as an option)

Two USB 2.0 ports (host)

Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T)

Optional internal Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices

Windows Embedded Standard operating system

Fiber inspection probe port

Optional built-in power meter and VFL

Remote access to your unit (via TightVNC)

Direct Web access from your unit

Possibility to take screen captures

PDF file generator and viewer available from your unit

Easy transfer of files and folders to a USB storage device

Easy updates for applications via Update Manager

Impressive dynamic range with short dead zones

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Main Features

Possible to perform quick acquisitions with low noise levels to enable accurate low-loss splice location.

Possible to acquire OTDR traces made of up to 256 000 points that provide a sampling resolution as fine as 4 cm.

Possible to use the OTDR port as a light source.

Front

Touchscreen

Battery LED

Function buttons					On/Off button/Power LED

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Back

Support				Support
Support				Support

Battery compartment

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Main Features

Top

USB host ports

RJ-45 port

Headset/microphone port

Fiber inspection probe port

AC adapter/charger connector

OTDR instrument (see hereafter for details)

Internal Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices (optional; sticker indicates that devices are present)

Stylus

VFL (optional)

Built-in power meter (optional)

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Main Features

OTDR Instrument

MAX-710

Active LED
(on when laser is emitting)	OTDR port (singlemode)
	OTDR port (singlemode)

MAX-730

		OTDR port (singlemode live)


Active LED
(on when laser is emitting)
	OTDR port (singlemode)
	OTDR port (singlemode)

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LED Indicators Description

There are two LED indicators located on the front panel of your unit, providing you with information about the power and battery statuses.

LED	Status	Meaning


	Green	Unit is on.

	Green, blinking	Unit is in Standby mode.

	Off	Unit is off or in Hibernation mode.

	Green	Battery is fully charged.

	Green, blinking	Battery is charging.

	Yellow, blinking	Unit is not powered by AC and battery is low.

	Red	No battery in the unit or battery error.

	Off	Unit is off or unit is not powered by AC and battery
		level is above the “low-battery threshold”.

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Function Buttons Description

Your unit is equipped with function buttons which give you access to various tools at all times.

The table below shows an overview of their purpose.

Button	Meaning


	Adjusts screen brightness (5 levels).

	Displays the on-screen keyboard
	Takes a screen capture (button held down for a few
	seconds)

	Enables you to switch from one task to another.

	Turns your unit on and off.
	For more information on the various ways to turn off your unit,
	see Turning On or Off the Unit on page 24.

Trace Acquisition Modes

The OTDR application provides the following trace acquisition modes:

Auto: Automatically calculates fiber length, sets acquisition parameters, acquires traces, and displays event tables and acquired traces.

Advanced: Offers all the tools needed to perform integral OTDR tests and measurements and gives you control over all test parameters.

Fault Finder: Rapidly locates fiber ends and displays the length of the fiber under test. This allows you to perform quick tests without having to set all the acquisition parameters.

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Optional Software Package

An optional software package is offered with the application. With the optional Auto Diagnostic (AD) software package you can:

Have access to the “linear view”, which displays the events sequentially, from left to right.

Find macrobends and view the related information.

View the summary table, which gives, for each wavelength, the global status of the results, the span loss and span ORL values.

Test in Fault Finder mode, to rapidly locate fiber ends.

Data Post-Processing

To view and analyze traces without the MAX-700 use a computer onto which FastReporter is already installed.

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OTDR Basic Principles

An OTDR sends short pulses of light into a fiber. Light scattering occurs in the fiber due to discontinuities such as connectors, splices, bends, and faults. An OTDR then detects and analyzes the backscattered signals. The signal strength is measured for specific intervals of time and is used to characterize events.

The OTDR calculates distances as follows:

c t

Distance = -- -- n 2

where

c = speed of light in a vacuum (2.998 x 108 m/s)

t = time delay from the launch of the pulse to the reception of the pulse

n = index of refraction of the fiber under test (as specified by the manufacturer)

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OTDR Basic Principles

An OTDR uses the effects of Rayleigh scattering and Fresnel reflection to measure the fiber’s condition, but the Fresnel reflection is tens of thousands of times greater in power level than the backscatter.

Rayleigh scattering occurs when a pulse travels down the fiber and small variations in the material, such as variations and discontinuities in the index of refraction, cause light to be scattered in all directions. However, the phenomenon of small amounts of light being reflected directly back toward the transmitter is called backscattering.

Fresnel reflections occur when the light traveling down the fiber encounters abrupt changes in material density that may occur at connections or breaks where an air gap exists. A very large quantity of light is reflected, as compared with the Rayleigh scattering. The strength of the reflection depends on the degree of change in the index of refraction.

Light pulses

Laser

Optical

OTDR

Fiber

diode

coupler

port

Returned signal

Reflections come back

to the OTDR

Avalanche

photodetector (APD)

Pulse

generator

Analog-to-digital

Set of

converter (A/D)

instructions

Analyzed signal

Microprocessor

Display

When the full trace is displayed, each point represents an average of many sampling points. You will have to zoom to see each point.

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Power Sources

Your unit operates with the following power sources:

AC adapter/charger (connected to standard power outlet—indoor use only). Compatible car outlet adapter available upon request.

One lithium-ion rechargeable battery (automatically takes over if you disconnect the AC adapter/charger).

Note: When it is connected with the AC adapter/charger, the unit will function even if the battery is not present.

Possible to switch from AC adapter/charger to battery power or vice versa without affecting operation.

The battery recharges automatically when the AC adapter/charger is connected.

Rechargeable battery (for clock). This battery can keep the date and time for weeks even if AC power and the lithium-ion battery (main battery) are not connected.

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Introducing the MAX-700

Conventions

Before using the product described in this guide, 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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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

The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or impair the protection provided by this unit.

IMPORTANT

When you see the following symbol on your unit , make sure that you refer to the instructions provided in your user documentation. Ensure that you understand and meet the required conditions before using your product.

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Safety Information

Laser Safety Information

Units with Built-In VFL

Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10. It is potentially harmful in direct intrabeam viewing.

The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source:

Affixed to bottom panel of unit

Units without VFL

Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10. Invisible laser radiation may be encountered at the output port.

The product is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation but it may be hazardous if you use optics within a diverging or collimated beam. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 1M source:

Affixed to side panel of unit

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Safety Information

Electrical Safety Information

If you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries.

WARNING

Use the external power supply indoors only.Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it.

Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard.

To avoid electrical shock, do not operate the unit if any part of the outer surface (covers, panels, etc.) is damaged.

Only authorized personnel should carry out adjustments, maintenance or repair of opened units under voltage. A person qualified in first aid must also be present. Do not replace any components while power cable and battery are connected.

Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has been disconnected from its electrical supply.

Use only the AC adapter/charger provided by EXFO with your unit.

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Safety Information

Electrical Safety Information

		Equipment Ratings


Temperature
Operation	0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Storage	-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Relative humiditya
unit	95 % non-condensing
AC adapter	0 % to 80 % non-condensing

Maximum operation		5000 m (16405 ft)
altitude

Pollution degree		2 (when plugged to AC mains)b
		3 (when operated from batteries)c
Overvoltage category		II

Input powerd
unit	24 V; 3.75 A
AC adapter		100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz; 1.6 A

a.Measured in 0 °C to 31 °C (32 °F to 87.8 °F) range, decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F).

b.For indoor use only.

c.Equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitations and full wind pressure.

d.Not exceeding ± 10 % of the nominal voltage.

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3Getting Started with Your MAX-700

Using the Supports

Your unit has been designed to stand either vertically (with the screen facing you), or at an angle, using the two supports.

Note: The supports ensure optimum stability to the unit during your tests.

To change the orientation of the unit using the supports:

Pull out the two supports.

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Getting Started with Your MAX-700

Securing Your Unit Using a Kensington Lock

Your unit is equipped with a security slot to which you can connect an optional Kensington lock (security cable). You can secure your unit with this lock to help prevent theft.

To secure your unit:

Connect your lock to the security slot located on the side of your unit.

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