If approximate fiber length is not known.
Otdr fiber tester manual.
To conduct a manual test if using the otdr as the light source perform reference procedure as above and place fiber under test in line between the reference cord and the power meter port.
Attach receive cable if used to far end of cable.
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Set up test parameters on otdr.
The tester automatically uses the discover function to identify splitters.
4 2 connect the tester to the link as shown in figure 4.
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Press to cycle to the desired wavelength the otdr will start a scan at the parameters displayed.
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4 3 tap test or press.
Chapter 11 fibercomplete modules saving results and generating a report note in unidir bidir modes the wavelengths selected for il orl are also used for otdr testing.
The optical time domain reflectometer otdr provides an inside view of the fiber and can calculate fiber length attenuation breaks total return loss as well as splice connector and total losses.
Press to cycle through the wavelengths and choose the wavelength to be tested.
If set to auto once otdr sets range pulse width time and filter for the first test.
Use the directional buttons to highlight the icon on the left side of the display.
Turn on otdr and allow time to warm up 2.
Attach receive cable if used to far end of cable.
Ensure you are in menu mode and scroll to source soft key.
Attach cable to test to end of launch cable.
Optical time domain reflectometer otdr is an instrument used to create a virtual picture of a fiber optic cable route.
Clean all connectors and mating adapters.
With the rapid advancements in fiber optic technology otdr testing methods have become indispensable to building certifying maintaining and troubleshooting fiber optic systems.
After test returns user to otdr home page in manual mode where user may change any setting for next tests.
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Connect the fiber to the appropriate port.
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The otdr allows you to characterize a fiber optic span usually optical fiber sections joined by splices and connectors.
Note to go from one tab to the other one press the r button or with touch.
Press to enter the menu mode.
Do the otdr test 4 1 clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords and the fiber to be tested.
Revision d 8 30 2011 1 0 otdr quick start guide press to turn on the otdr.
Setup auto setup manual setup auto once if set to auto otdr sets range pulse width time and filter for each test.
The basics of fiber testing.
In manual mode all the otdr parameters can be adjusted in the otdr setup menu.
