IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC 33-960 Series Instruction Sheet
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
TECHNICAL MANUAL
IDEAL OTDR
Form number: 33-960 Series Revision: September 12, 2008
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Version number: 4.0.1
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Contents
Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... vi
1 Introducing the IDEAL OTDR ........................................................................ 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Power Sources ........................................................................................................................5
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................5
OTDR Basic Principles ..............................................................................................................6
Conventions ............................................................................................................................8
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 9
Laser Safety Information (Units without VFL) ..........................................................................9
Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL) .............................................................................10
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................10
3 Getting Started with Your OTDR ............................................................... 11
Turning the Unit On and Off .................................................................................................11
Using Menus and Keypad .....................................................................................................13
4 Customizing Your OTDR ............................................................................. 15
Selecting the Distance Units .................................................................................................15
Selecting the Language of Operation ...................................................................................16
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Brightness .......................................................................................................18
Selecting a Printer .................................................................................................................19
Configuring the Power Management Settings ......................................................................20
5 Setting Up Your OTDR ................................................................................ 21
Installing the Universal Interface (UI) ....................................................................................21
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................22
Setting General OTDR Parameters .........................................................................................23
Setting the Acquisition Parameters .......................................................................................25
Setting Analysis Parameters ..................................................................................................28
Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds ..................................................................................................30
Setting Macrobend Parameters .............................................................................................32
Setting Storage Parameters ..................................................................................................34
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Contents
6 Testing Fibers ..............................................................................................37
Testing in Auto Mode ...........................................................................................................38
Testing in Fault Finder Mode .................................................................................................41
Testing in Manual (Advanced) Mode .....................................................................................43
Monitoring Fiber in Real Time Mode .....................................................................................46
Launch Conditions for Multimode Measurements ................................................................49
7 Managing Test Results ................................................................................51
Summary Pane ......................................................................................................................51
Events Pane ..........................................................................................................................52
Trace Pane .............................................................................................................................53
Trace Info. Pane ....................................................................................................................54
Using Markers .......................................................................................................................56
Using Zoom Controls ............................................................................................................57
Printing Test Results ..............................................................................................................59
Opening Trace Files ...............................................................................................................60
Saving Files ...........................................................................................................................61
Checking Available Memory ..................................................................................................63
Creating Folders ....................................................................................................................63
Copying, Renaming, or Deleting Files and Folders ................................................................64
Transferring Results to a Computer .......................................................................................66
8 Using Your OTDR as a Light Source ............................................................71
Activating/Deactivating a Light Source .................................................................................72
Modulating the Source Signal ..............................................................................................73
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................75
Cleaning UI Connectors ........................................................................................................76
Recharging Main Batteries ....................................................................................................78
Replacing Batteries ...............................................................................................................79
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................80
Upgrading the IDEAL OTDR Software ...................................................................................81
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................83
10 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................85
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................85
Obtaining Online Help ..........................................................................................................88
Customer Support and Technical Assistance .........................................................................89
Transportation ......................................................................................................................91
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Contents
11 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 93
General Information .............................................................................................................93
Liability .................................................................................................................................93
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................94
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................95
IDEAL Service Centers Worldwide .........................................................................................96
A Description of Event Types ........................................................................ 97
Span Start ............................................................................................................................97
Span End .............................................................................................................................97
Continuous Fiber .................................................................................................................98
End of Analysis ....................................................................................................................99
Non-Reflective Event ..........................................................................................................100
Positive Event .....................................................................................................................101
Launch Level ......................................................................................................................102
Fiber Section ......................................................................................................................103
Reflective Event (Possible Echo) .........................................................................................104
Echo ..................................................................................................................................105
Merged Reflective Event ....................................................................................................106
Reflective Event .................................................................................................................108
Index .............................................................................................................. 109
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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 IDEAL 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
DECLARATI ON OF CONFORM ANCE
Ideal Industries Limited
Unit 3, Europa Court
Europa Boulevard
Westbrook
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 7TN
United Kingdom
Declare that the following product(s):
IDEAL 33-960 Series handheld OTDR with all accessories
to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other
normative document(s):
EN 55022:1998/A2:2003 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
EN 60825-1:1994/A2:2001 Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment
EN 61326:1997/A3:2003 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control
Disturbance Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment
classifications, requirements, and user´s guide
and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements
following the provisions of the following European Community Directives:
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and 72/23/EEC Low Voltage Safety.
Issued on 1st of July, 2008
For and on behalf of Ideal Industries at the above address
Tony Kumeta,
European General Manager
Ideal Industries Limited
Unit 3, Europa Court
Europa Boulevard
Westbrook
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 7TN
United Kingdom
www.europe.idealindustries.de
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1 Introducing the IDEAL OTDR
The IDEAL OTDR is a compact handheld OTDR optimized for access/FTTx
network testing. The unit can be equipped with optional power meter,
visual fault locator (VFL), and fiber inspection probe.
Main Features
³ Test can be started by pressing a single key
³ Possible to test with acquisition duration as short as 5 seconds
³ One or two OTDR ports (singlemode, multimode, or filtered
wavelength)
³ Screen optimized for outdoor use
³ USB ports (host and client)
Shoulder strap eyelet
RJ-45 connector
AC adapter/charger connector
Battery charge
status LEDs (one per battery)
Stand
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Display
Keypad
Introducing the IDEAL OTDR
Main Features
Visual fault locator port
and soft cap (optional)
Singlemode OTDR port
Infrared port (for printer)
On some models only:
Singlemode OTDR port for
in-service testing
OR
Multimode OTDR port
Power meter detector port
(optional)
Inspection probe
connector
USB host port
(for data transfer using memory drive)
USB client port
(for data transfer via ActiveSync)
Note: Ports and connectors on your unit may differ from the illustration.
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Other test utilities:
³ Visual fault locator to inspect or identify fibers (optional)
³ Video fiber inspection probe (optional)
³ Power meter (optional)
Safety label and serial number
(under the stand)
Quick reference labels
Battery compartment
(two rechargeable batteries)
Main Features
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Introducing the IDEAL OTDR
Main Features
Other useful characteristics:
³ Customizable test thresholds with visual pass/fail analysis
³ Memory for 500 OTDR traces and possible data transfer to a computer
³ Energy-saving features: automatic backlight or unit shutdown
³ Multilingual graphical user interface
³ Comprehensive online help available from each function and Quick
Reference labels affixed to back of unit
³ Data post-processing: You can install the OTDR Viewer software
(provided on the installation CD) on a computer to view and analyze
OTDR traces. You can access more features such as:
³ customized printout
³ batch printing
³ conversion of traces to many formats such as Telcordia or ASCII.
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Introducing the IDEAL OTDR
Power Sources
Power Sources
The unit operates with the following power sources:
³ AC adapter/charger (connected to standard power outlet—indoor use
only). Compatible car outlet adapter available upon request.
³ Two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (automatically take over if you
disconnect the AC adapter/charger). Battery recharge is automatic
when the AC adapter/charger is connected.
Typical Applications
You can use the OTDR for several applications, such as:
³ Short-link testing
³ Service activation
³ Fault finder
³ Troubleshooting (dark and live fibers)
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Introducing the IDEAL OTDR
OTDR Basic Principles
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:
where
c = speed of light in a vacuum (2.998 x 10
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)
Distance
Distance
c
t
-- -
-- -
×=
n
2
8
m/s)
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OTDR Basic Principles
An OTDR uses the effects of Rayleigh scattering and Fresnel reflection to
measure the fiber condition, but the Fresnel reflection is tens of thousands
of times greater in power level than the backscatter.
³ 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.
³ 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.
generator
Set of
instructions
Laser
diode
Pulse
Light pulses
Optical
coupler
Returned signal
Avalanche
photodetector (APD)
Analog-to-digital
converter (A/D)
Analyzed signal
Microprocessor
Light pulses
OTDR
port
Reflections coming
Display
Fiber
back to the OTDR
When the full trace is displayed, each point represents an average of many
sampling points. You will have to zoom to see each point (see Using Zoom
Controls on page 57).
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Introducing the IDEAL OTDR
Conventions
Conventions
Before using the product described in this manual, you should understand
the following conventions:
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.
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.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
Laser Safety Information (Units without VFL)
Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards
IEC 60825-1 Amendment 2: 2001 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.
Affixed to back
(under the stand)
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Safety Information
Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL)
Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL)
Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards
IEC 60825-1 Amendment 2: 2001 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 back
(under the stand)
Indicated on
connector panel
Electrical Safety Information
The AC adapter/charger provided with this unit (14.4 W/9 V) is specifically
designed to work with your IDEAL OTDR.
WARNING
Use the AC adapter/charger indoors only.
Any other AC adapter/charger or power source
(for example, car outlet) must output at least 12 W.
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3 Getting Started with Your
OTDR
Turning the Unit On and Off
When you turn the unit on, you may use it immediately under normal
conditions.
When the unit is turned off, it keeps the following parameters in its internal
memory:
³ Test parameters
³ User-defined thresholds
³ Regional, LCD, and energy-saving settings
³ Saved test results
IMPORTANT
If you remove batteries (and the AC adapter/charger is
disconnected), the unit will turn off without saving the above
elements.
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Getting Started with Your OTDR
Turning the Unit On and Off
There are two ways to turn off the IDEAL OTDR
³ Suspend: the next time you turn your unit on, you will quickly return to
your work environment.
³ Shutdown: completely cuts power to the unit; the unit will perform a
complete restart routine the next time you use it. You should perform a
shutdown if you do not intend to use your unit for a week or more.
To turn the unit on:
Press Pwr. The unit initializes for a few seconds and displays the OTDR
Parameters pane.
To enter the suspend mode:
Hold down the Pwr key for about two seconds. Release the key as soon as
you hear a beep.
To perform a shutdown:
Hold down the Pwr key for about five seconds. You will hear a first beep;
release the key after you hear a second beep.
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Getting Started with Your OTDR
Using Menus and Keypad
Using Menus and Keypad
You can access optical tools from the keypad or menu. Menu options may
differ depending on your unit configuration.
Status Bar
Utility name (OTDR, File Manager, etc.)
Trace name OTDR status
(active/not active)
Battery status and AC adapter/charger status
Keypad
To activate the function
displayed directly above
To scroll through available
functions
To cancel/exit current function
To start (or stop) an acquisition
To adjust brightness (four levels)
To turn unit on/off
To access the main menu
To move around, select items,
and change parameters
To access help about
current function
To access main features:
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Use the arrows to select a feature and press Select.
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Using Menus and Keypad
To activate F1/F2 functions:
1. Use the left/right function arrows (on each side of the F1/F2 keys) to
display the desired function or parameter.
2. Press the F1 or F2 key located just below.
To access and modify on-screen parameters:
1. Use the arrows to select an on-screen item (list, check box, etc.).
2. Press Select to activate or open it.
To enter text or numbers with an on-screen keyboard:
³ Use the left/right function arrows (on each side of the F1/F2 keys) to
move the cursor in the text.
³ Use the up/down and left/right arrows to select a character, and then
press Select to add it.
³ Press OK (F1 key) to accept the element, and then hide the keyboard.
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4 Customizing Your OTDR
Selecting the Distance Units
There are three distance units available: meters, miles, and kilofeet.
Note: The attenuation values are always expressed in dBs per kilometer.
To select distance units:
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. Use the left/right function arrows until you
see Regional Settings, and then press F2 to
display the pane.
3. Press Select to open the Distance unit list.
4. With the current distance unit highlighted, use the up/down arrows to
select the desired unit, and then press Select to activate it.
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Customizing Your OTDR
Selecting the Language of Operation
Selecting the Language of Operation
You may display the user interface in one of the available languages
(default is English). If other languages become available in the future, you
could access them by replacing the unit software (see Upgrading the
IDEAL OTDR Software on page 94). Values are kept in memory when you
turn the unit off.
To select a new interface language:
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. Use the left/right function arrows until you
see Regional Settings, and then display the
pane (F1/F2 key).
3. Use the up/down arrows to select the
Language list, and then press Select to open it.
4. With the current language highlighted, use the up/down arrows to
select the desired language, and then press Select to activate it.
Once you have modified the language, you will be prompted to restart
your unit.
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Customizing Your OTDR
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Date and Time
When saving results, the unit also saves the corresponding date and time.
You must enter the date according to the year-month-day format and the
time according to the 24-hour format.
You can also modify the time zone.
To set the date and time:
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. Use the left/right function arrows until you
see Regional Settings, and then display the
pane (F1/F2 key).
3. Use the arrows to select any of the date or
time settings, and then press Select to display the on-screen keyboard
(for details about using keyboards, see Using Menus and Keypad on
page 13).
4. Enter the new value and press OK (F1/F2 key).
To modify the time zone:
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. Use the left/right function arrows until you
see Regional Settings, and then display the
pane (F1/F2 key).
3. Use the arrows to select the Time zone list,
and then press Select to open it.
4. With the current time zone highlighted, use the up/down arrows to
select the desired time zone, and then press Select to activate it.
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Customizing Your OTDR
Adjusting the Brightness
Adjusting the Brightness
To fit your work environment, you may adjust the LCD brightness. Values
are kept in memory when you turn the unit off.
To adjust the display brightness:
Press the key repeatedly to switch between brightness levels (0-3-6-9).
OR
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. If necessary, use the left/right function
arrows until you see General, and then
display the pane (F1/F2 key).
By default, the Brightness slider is selected.
3. Use the left/right arrows to adjust the brightness level.
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Customizing Your OTDR
Selecting a Printer
Selecting a Printer
To print reports, you must configure the printer first. Your unit supports the
Printek 2” printer only and communicates with it via the infrared port
located on the top panel.
If you want to print on a network printer or if you want to print other type of
reports, you must transfer the desired files on a computer on which
OTDR Viewer is installed.
To select a printer:
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. If necessary, use the left/right function
arrows until you see General, and then
display the pane (F1/F2 key).
3. Use the up/down arrows to select the Printer
list, and then press Select to open it.
4. With the current printer highlighted, use the up/down arrows to select
the desired printer, and then press Select to activate it.
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Customizing Your OTDR
Configuring the Power Management Settings
Configuring the Power Management Settings
When you do not use the unit for a while, the display may be dimmed to
save power.
You can set idle durations for AC adapter/charger and battery operation.
The unit goes in suspend mode after the specified duration has expired
(see Turning the Unit On and Off on page 11).
Values are kept in memory when you turn the unit off.
Note: When the backlight is dimmed, the unit operation is not interrupted. Press
any key to return to normal operation.
To configure the power management settings:
1. Press Menu, select Setup > Unit, and then
press Select.
2. Use the left/right function arrows until you
see Power, and then display the pane
(F1/F2 key).
3. Use the up/down arrows to go to the Tu rn
off backlight or Turn off unit section.
4. Use the up/down arrows to select the battery or AC adapter/charger
duration list, and then press Select to open the list.
5. With the current duration highlighted, use the up/down arrows to
select the desired duration (or Never), and then press Select to
confirm.
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5 Setting Up Your OTDR
Installing the Universal Interface (UI)
The UI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or
non-angled (UPC) polishing.
To install a UI connector adapter onto the UI baseplate:
1. Hold the UI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards.
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2. Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly.
3. Align keys and insert the connector adapter into the baseplate.
4. While pushing firmly, turn the connector adapter clockwise on the
baseplate to lock it in place.
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Setting Up Your OTDR
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers
To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings:
³ Always clean fiber ends as explained below before inserting
them into the port. IDEAL is not responsible for damage or
errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling.
³ Ensure that your patchcord has appropriate connectors. Joining
mismatched connectors will damage the ferrules.
To connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:
1. Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber end from
touching the outside of the port or rubbing against other surfaces.
If your connector features a key, ensure that it is fully fitted into the
port’s corresponding notch.
2. Push the connector in so that the fiber-optic cable is firmly in place,
thus ensuring adequate contact.
IMPORTANT
If your connector features a screwsleeve, tighten the connector
enough to firmly maintain the fiber in place. Do not overtighten, as this
will damage the fiber and the port.
Note: If your fiber-optic cable is not properly aligned and/or connected, you will
notice heavy loss and reflection.
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