TTI FTE-7000A User Manual
FTE7000A
Optical Time Domain Refl ectometer
User's Guide
Revision B
05/2014
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Chapter PAGE
1. Using This Manual.….....…………................................……....................................................….…………………1
2. Safety...................…...................................................…….………..............................…………………...…………2
3. FTE-7000A Quick Start Guide.................................................................................................…….……..………4
4. Introduction ………….........……................................................................................................…….……...……..6
5. OTDR Inspection and Identifi cation.....................................................................................………………...……7
5.1 Inspection
5.2 Identifi cation and Confi guration
6. FTE-7000A Depscription…….……….........................................................................................…….......……….8
6.1 OTDR Physical Description/Packaging
Instrument Enclosure
Front Panel
Top Plate
6.2 Home Screen Display
6.3 Power Requirements
6.4 Battery Replacement
7. OTDR Operations............................................……..............................................................................................11
7.1 Key Pad
7.2 Entering OTDR Function
7.3 Icon Defi nitions
7.4 Main OTDR screen
7.5 OTDR Parameter Settings Screen
Trace Parameters
Event Table/Fib0R-Map Sensitivity Settings
Pass/Fail Thresholds Settings
Date/Time Settings
Exit Parameter Settings Screen
7.6 Auto Test
Set IOR
Set Wavelength
Start Auto Test
7.7 Manual Expert Mode
Set IOR
Set Wavelength
Set Range
Set Pulse Width
Set Averaging Time
Scan
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7.8 Construction Mode
Open or Create a Project Folder
Set Base File Name
Set Wavelenghts
Start Testing
Exit Construction Mode
7.9 Trace Analysis
Unit of Measure
Zoom
Cursor Movement
7.10 Loss Measurements
2 Point Loss
dB/km
Optical Return Loss
Basic Splice Loss
Least Square Approximation (LSA)
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7.11 Loss Measurement Settings
Setting Basic Splice Loss Measurement Areas
Splice Loss Adjustment Areas
Splice Loss Adjustment Positions
LSA Examples
7.12 Event Analysis
Enter Event Analysis
Threshold Settings
Sensitivity Settings
Macrobend Analysis
Event Analysis Screen
Fib-R-Map
Event Table
Table Defi nitions
8. Project Management............................................................................................................................................29
8.1 Project Management Description
Project Management Screen
Project Management Menu
Project Management File Tab
Project Management Edit Tab
Project Management View/Help Tabs
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8.2 Project Management Operation
Create a New Project
Open an Existing Project
Delete a Project
Upload a folder to CertSoft
Rename a Project
Modify Properties
Temporary Modifi cation of Parameters
Exit Project Management
9. File Management..................................................................................................................................................33
9.1 File Management Description
File Management Screen
File Management Menu
File Management File Tab
File Management Edit Tab
File Management View/Help Tab
9.2 File Management Operation
Saving a Trace
Open/View a Trace
Dual Trace
Delete a File
Upload a Trace to CertSoft
Rename a Trace File
Exit File Management
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10. Video Scope........................…..................................................................….................................…...................36
10.1 Entering Video Scope Function
10.2 Video Scope Display
10.3 Video Scope File/Help Icon Menu
Home
Quick Save
Project Management
File Management
Help
10.4 Video Scope Operations Icon Menu
Grading Rings
Pass/Fail Label
Brightness
III
Chapter
10.5 Video Scope Operation
Video Probe Tips
Viewing/Focusing a Connector
Centering a Connector Image
Pausing Image Scan
Grading Rings
Pass/Fail
Marking Points of Contamination
Exiting Video Scope Operation
10.6 Pass/Fail Criteria Tables
Fiber End Face Criteria Table for Angled PC Polished Connectors
Fiber End Face Criteria Table for Ultra PC Polished Connectors
Fiber End Face Criteria Table for PC Polished Connectors
11. Loss Test Set.......................................…...................................................…..................................…..................41
11.1 Entering Loss Test Set Function
11.2 LTS File/Help Icon Menu
Home
Quick Save
Project Management
File Management
Help
11.3 Light Source Operation
Selecting Light Source Wavelength
Selecting Source Modulation
11.4 Power Meter Operation
Set Power Meter Wavelength
Set Reference
Set Measurement Units
11.5 LTS Project Management
11.6 LTS File Management
11.7 Exit Loss Test Set
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12. Specifi cations.........................…...................................................…..............................................…..................43
12.1 OTDR Specifi cations
12.2 Power MeterSpecifi cations
12.3 Light Source Specifi cations
13. Repair/Warranty.......................................................................................…..................................…...................44
13.1 Repair Information
13.2 Warranty Information
14. Version Control........................….........................................................................................................................45
IV
Chapter 1 Using This Manual
This manual contains operation information for the Terahertz Technologies Inc. FTE-7000A Optical Time
Domain Refl ectometer. This OTDR may be operated by using the touch scree or the onboard key pad. The
touch screen is a resistive style screen and only proper stylus devices should be used when operating the
OTDR using the touch screen capability.
This guide is written to instruct operation via the onboard keypad. There will be tips throughout the manual to
assist with touch screen operation.
Precautions
Optical time domain refl ectometers are optical instruments that do emit laser radiation and though this level
of radiation is not considered a danger, there are safety considerations and certain practices that should be
followed.
Please read and follow all warning and caution information noted in this manual.
There are warning s, cautions and n otes post ed throughout th is manual .
Warning
A warning alerts to situations that could cause personal injury.
Caution
A caution alerts to situations that may cause damage to the equipment or produce poor testing conditions resulting in inaccurate test results.
Note
A special annotation that will assist the user with operational features.
Touch Screen Tip
These tips will be found throughout the manual to assist with touch screen operation.
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Chapter 2 Safety
Chapter 3 of this manual is a quick start guide. Prior to using the quick start guide or operating the equipment in any way, it is highly suggested the user reads all safety information.
The information in this chapter pertains to safety consideration of OTDRs in general.
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s safety standards, and has
been supplied in a safe condition.
This document contains information that must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain
the product in a safe condition. Failure to follow these safety warnings and cautions can result in harm to the
user or damage to the instrument.
Warning
Personnel should always be aware when working with fiber optic test equipment that active fibers may
be present, therefore infrared optical energy may be present.
Warning
Never look directly into the end of a connected fiber optic cable or fiber optic interface of optical test
equipment, to do so could expose the user to laser radiation and could result in personal injury.
Warning
To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard:
Do not install battery types other than those specifi ed by the manufacturer
Do not use the charger without the batteries installed
Do not expose the battery charger to rain or excessive moisture
Do not use the AC adapter when there are signs of damage to the enclosure or cord
Ensure the correct charger is being used for the local line voltage
Do not use any other charger than the one provided with this instrument.
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Failure to follow these cautions statements may void the warranty of, or cause damage
to this equipment.
Caution
Fiber-optic connectors are easily contaminated or damaged. The connection to the OTDR is physical
contact type of connections and dirty or damaged connectors may impair the instruments capabilities at
minimum and at worst result in the need to return the OTDR to the factory for expensive repairs. Prior
to making any connection to the unit, ensure that all proper cleaning procedures have been followed.
Use UPC Finish Connectors Only -- DO NOT insert APC connectors into the optical ports.
Caution
The OTDR is equipped with a protection circuit to avoid damage from live fiber connections The instrument will not operate properly with active fibers. Even with this protection, high power output from
EDFA’s or other equipment can damage detectors and should never be connected to the OTDR.
If a live fiber is connected to the OTDR and a scan is attempted, a warning dialog will be displayed as in
fig. 2.1. Immediately remove the live fiber from the OTDR and press select to continue testing.
Fig 2.1
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Chapter 3 Quick Start Guide
Press to turn on the OTDR.
Use the directional buttons to highlight the OTDR icon and press to enter the OTDR function.
Connect the fi ber to the appropriate port. (SM or MM OTDR Optical Port)
Press to enter the Menu mode. The menu is displayed at the top of the screen. (To hide the
menu, press the menu button a second time.)
Use the right button to highlight the (wavelength) icon and use to cycle to the desired wave-
length.
If approximate fi ber length is unknown:
P
ress to have the OTDR start a test using the selected wavelength with the OTDR determining
the most appropriate range and pulse width. (Autotest will set the averaging time to 60sec.)
If approximate fi ber length is known:
S
et the Wavelength as above and further set the range, pulse width and averaging time.
Press to open the icon menu, use the left or right arrow to highlight the (range) and use
to cycle through the available ranges of 250m, 1km, 4km, 16km, 64km, 128km or 256km.
Use the left or right buttons to highlight the (pulse width) icon and use to cycle through the
available pulse widths of 5ns, 10ns, 30ns, 100ns, 300ns, 1us, 3us, 10us or 20us. (Not all pulse
widths will be available, only pulse widths appropriate for the selected range will be presented)
Press the left or right button to highlight the (average) icon and use to cycle to the averaging
times of Real-Time, 15 seconds, 1, 4, 16 or 40 minutes.
Press to exit the menu mode and hide the menu bar.
Press (Scan) to start a trace. Pressing the again will stop a trace.
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To operate the cursors, use the left and right buttons. Press the A/B button to toggle between A and B
as the active cursor.
To view the Fib-R-Map and event table, press , use the left and right buttons to highlight the
(schematic view) icon and press .
Note
Alternately, the touch screen may be used to view the trace with the event table or the Schematic view
by touching the tabs immediately below the grid scale. The OTDR tab displays the trace with the parameters listed and loss and distance measurements displayed. The Event tab displays the trace with
numbered events and an interactive event table, while the Schematic tab displays the trace with numbered events and an interactive schematic view of the data.
To save a trace, touch the button and use the left or right buttons to highlight the (fi le
storage) icon and press . Press , press and with save highlight press . Use the
touchscreen keyboard to enter the fi le name and touch save.
Note
The Quick Save icon may also be use to save the trace. Touching the Quick Save icon will store the
trace to the active project folder and use the last base fi le name entered.
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Chapter 4 Introduction
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for choosing Terahertz Technologies Inc. for your fi ber optic testing
requirements. Our professional staff is available to answer any questions or provide
assistance that you require. We, at TTI Inc., strive to provide premier customer care and
technical support by providing timely responsiveness and training. We are proud of our
quality and high standards and assure you, our customer, the most user friendly and
affordable fi ber optic solutions to meet individual needs.
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Chapter 5 Inspection and Identifi cation
5.1 Inspection
Before shipment, this instrument was inspected and found to be in perfect working order and free of
defects.
The shipping carton contains the following:
1. OTDR with Protective boot and 4-AA NiMH batteries
2. Universal AC/DC charger with interchangeable mains
3. USB cable
4. Manual and CertSoft software on CD.
5. Set of interchangeable adapters, SC, ST and FC.
5.2 Identifi cation and Confi guration
The instrument’s Model/Part Number, Serial Number and Date of Manufacture are indicated on a
label located on the back of the unit. The instrument’s history is fi led at the factory by model/part
number and serial number. The unit's serial number is also located on the top plate just above the
USB Port.
Fig 5.1
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Chapter 6 FTE-7000A Description
6.1 OTDR Physical Package/Description
Instrument Enclosure
The ODM FTE-7000A is packaged in a rugged housing which is further protected with a rubberized
boot. Although the front panel is weather resistant, care must be taken to avoid liquids and contaminants around the fragile optical and electrical connectors, and the glass display. Use a mild cleaning
agent and soft damp cloth to clean up the panels and the outside case. See the maintenance section to clean the optical connector. NEVER open the instrument for cleaning. Return to the factory for
servicing if necessary.
Front Panel
Protective Rubber Boot
Color Touch Screen
Top panel
Position of Second
Optical Port for Quad
Wavelength OTDRs
Power Button
Video Probe Port
Key Pad
Fig 6.1
Unit Serial Number
Power Jack
Battery Charge
Indicator
USB Port
OTDR Port
Fig 6.2
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6.2 Home Screen Display
This unit is equipped with a 4” color TFT resistive touch display. All keyboard functions are also executable on
the touch screen.
Loss Test Set
If CW source is available, Select
this icon to access the CW mode of
the light source.
Visual Fault Locator
If unit is equipment with a VFL,
selecting this icon with will cycle
through the CW, Modulate and Off.
Video Scope Icon
Select this icon to open the video
scope function.
Optical Time Domain Icon
Select this icon to open the
OTDR function
Firmware Version
Fig 6.3
Touch Screen Tip
The home page icons are highlighted by using the left and right buttons, pressing the select button will
open the highlighted function. These icons may also be selected with the touch screen function.
6.3 Power Requirements
The FTE-7000A is equipped with a 100-240V-0.3A input and 9V, 0.67A center positive output universal AC/
DC battery charger. This charger is supplied with interchangeable mains for US, Great Britain, Europe and
Australia The unit is shipped with 4-AA NiMH batteries (2700mA hours). Fully charged battery pack will
typically enable approximately 4 of use. Fully discharged batteries require 6 - 8 hours of recharging.
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6.4 Battery Replacement
To replace the batteries, remove the OTDR from the protective boot by pulling the bottom of the boot down
and back allowing the bottom of the unit to be lift out. The battery door is located on the back side of the
unit. Replace the batteries with only high quality AA NiMH batteries. Spare battery packs are available with
a charging unit for extended battery operation. If you install NiMH batteries that are dead or less than 1 volt
each, charge these batteries for one (1) hour before using the OTDR. For proper maintenance, batteries require
a monthly recharge.
Warning
To Prevent Fire or Shock Hazard:
Do not install battery types other than those specifi ed by the manufacturer
Do not use the charger without the proper NiMH batteries installed
Do not expose the battery charger to rain or excessive moisture
Do not use the AC adapter when there are signs of damage to the enclosure or cord
Ensure that you are using the correct charger for the local line voltage
Do not use any other charger than the one provided with this instrument.
Failure to follow these caution statements could cause unsafe conditions for the operator and
equipment and may void the warranty.
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