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Exfo FTB 200 v2 User Guide
Exfo FTB 200 v2 User Guide
PLATFORM
FTB-200
NETWORK TESTING
USER GUIDE
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Contents
Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... ix
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Contents
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Contents
15 Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application .......................... 155
Saving a Trace in a Different Format ...................................................................................155
OTDR Trace File Compatibility .............................................................................................156
Copying, Moving, Renaming or Deleting Trace Files ..........................................................158
Contents
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Contents
33 Warranty ....................................................................................................277
General Information ...........................................................................................................277
Liability ...............................................................................................................................278
Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................278
Certification ........................................................................................................................278
Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................279
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................280
Index ...............................................................................................................285
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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.
CSA Information
This unit is certified by the CSA (certificate number 162451) and was
evaluated according to applicable CSA and UL standards (as confirmed by
C-US mark) as well as applicable IEC standards for use in Canada, the
United States, and other countries.
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Certification Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s):
Manufacturers Name:
Manufacturers Address:
Equipment Type/Environment:
Trade Name/Model No.:
EN 61010-1:2001
EN 55022: 1998/
A2: 2003
EN 60825-1:1994 /
A2: 2001
EN 61326:1997/
A3: 2003
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Full Name:
Position:
Address:
Date:
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Certification Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s):
Manufacturers Name:
Manufacturers Address:
Equipment Type/Environment:
Trade Name/Model No.:
EN 60825-1:1994
/ A2: 2001
EN 55022: 1998/
A1: 2000
EN 61326:1997/
A2: 2001
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Full Name:
Position:
Address:
Date:
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Certification Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s):
Manufacturers Name:
Manufacturers Address:
Equipment Type/Environment:
Trade Name/Model No.:
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
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Full Name:
Position:
Address:
Date:
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2-slot platform
Multitasking
Ethernet port
Autonomy (8 hours)
Windows CE
Ruggedness (GR-196-CORE)
FTB-7000B/7000D/70000C OTDR
FTB-3930 MultiTest
Front panel
Touchscreen
LEDs
Keypad
Knob with ENTER button
Keypad
Brightness button
On/Off button
Left panel
Right panel
Fiber Inspection
Probe port
Card reader
RJ-45 port
USB client
port
Headset/
microphone port
DC connector
USB host port
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Top panel
VFL
Battery
compartment
Module slots
Bottom panel
Retaining screws
LED
Status
Meaning
Green
Unit is on.
Off
Unit is off.
Green
Green, flashing
Battery is charging.
Yellow, flashing
Red
Battery error.
Off
Flashing
Off
Green
Red
Fail
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Keypad Description
The keypad of your unit gives you access to various functions at all times.
The table below shows an overview of their purpose.
Note: The function of certain buttons vary with the applications.
Button
Meaning
beeps once.
Button
Meaning
There are four ports, all located on the right panel of the unit:
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Power Sources
The unit operates with the following power sources:
IMPORTANT
The unit will function only if the battery is present and the battery
door is in place (even if you use it with the AC adapter/charger).
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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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.
The laser class of your unit depends on the modules that you use.
Safety Information
Laser Safety information
IEC 60825-1:1993+A2:2001
21 CFR 1040.10
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
: 650 10 nm
Pout maximum < 5mW (into free space)
Affixed to
side of OTDR and MultiTest modules.
Affixed to back of unit
(under the stand).
QST498C
On
On MultiTest
OTDRmodules
modules
Indicated under
VFL port
Affixed to side of
module
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Safety Information
Laser Safety information
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1
LED PRODUCT
Note: Labels shown for information purposes only. They are not affixed to your
product.
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Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
WARNING
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Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it.
Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has
been disconnected from its electrical supply.
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Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
Equipment Ratings
Temperature
Operation
0 C to 50 Ca (32 F to 122 F)
Storage
Relative humidityc
unit
95 % non-condensing
AC adapter
0 % to 80 % non-condensing
Pollution degree
Installation category
II
Power supply
a.
b.
c.
d.
ratingd
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an FTB-200 unit
a USB cable
Note: For more information on the installation, refer to the Release Notes on the
installation CD.
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CAUTION
Never insert or remove a module while the Compact Modular
Platform 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, 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 Compact Modular Platform:
1. Turn off your unit.
2. Position the Compact Modular Platform so that its front panel is facing
you.
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3. Take the module and place it vertically so that the retaining screw hole
is at the left of the connector pins.
CAUTION
Inserting a module upside down could result in permanent damage
to the module, as the connector pins might be bent.
4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into the grooves of the units
module slot.
5. Push the module all the way to the bottom of the slot, until the
retaining screw makes contact with the unit casing.
6. Place the Compact Modular Platform so that its bottom panel is facing
you.
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7. While applying slight pressure to the module, use a coin to turn the
retaining screw clockwise until it is tightened. This will secure the
module into its seated position.
Bottom panel
When you turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect
the module.
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Bottom panel
4. Place the Compact Modular Platform so that the top panel is facing
you.
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5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connector)
and pull it out.
CAUTION
Pulling out a module by a connector could seriously damage both
the module and connector. Always pull out a module by its casing.
6. Cover empty slots with the supplied protective covers.
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CAUTION
Applying too much pressure on the card will cause irreparable
damage to the card.
2. On your unit, go to the Main Menu, then select Setup > Bluetooth
Device Properties.
3. From Bluetooth Manager, press Scan Device to launch printer
detection. Wait a few seconds until items appear in the Untrusted list.
4. From the Untrusted list, select the first Printek M2 item and
press the -> button.
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IMPORTANT
If you answer Yes, the application will not be able to use the
printer.
6. Once the item is on the Trusted list, select it. Press Active. A red
checkmark appears at the side of the icon to confirm the activation.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 6 with the second Printek M2 item.
8. Close Bluetooth Manager, then Control Panel and File Manager.
The printer is now ready to use.
CAUTION
Always use the card readers eject button to remove the card from
your unit.
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Suspend: the next time you turn your unit on, you will quickly return to
your work environment (running applications will still be running).
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From ToolBox CE, select the row corresponding to the module you
wish to use. It will turn blue to indicate that it is highlighted.
Selected module
Modules inserted
in the platform
Applications
specific to
selected module
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Adjusting Brightness
To fit your work environment, you may adjust the LCD brightness. Values
are kept in memory when you turn the unit off.
Note: These settings do not apply to the Fiber Inspection Probe display.
To adjust the display brightness:
Press the
OR
1. From the Main Menu, press Setup, then select Brightness.
2. Move the slider until the screen appearance is to your liking.
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Note: The Power Meter application is only available if you purchased this option
with your unit.
3. Press Apply, then OK to return to the Control Panel window.
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another to start either the built-in power meter application (if your unit
is equipped with this option) or an application related to the module in
slot 1.
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Selected wavelength
Detected power
Switches between
available power meter
wavelengths
Switches between dBm and
W as measurement units
Accesses reference mode
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IMPORTANT
Light must not reach the detector when nulling offsets. Always use
an EUI or protective screw cap. Do not use a soft rubber cover.
To perform an offset nulling:
1. From the Power Meter tab, press Nulling.
2. Tighten the protective cap on the power meter port, then press OK.
The nulling process takes approximately 5 seconds.
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IMPORTANT
If you revert to factory settings, you will erase all your thresholds,
correction factors and reference values.
To set power or loss thresholds:
1. From the Power Meter tab, press Setup.
2. From the Threshold and Correction Factor list, select the wavelength
for which you want to set a threshold and a correction factor.
Thresholds list (dB, dBm, W)
for each wavelength
Wavelengths list
When selected,
green LED: pass/
red LED: fail
To revert to default values
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3. Press Edit and modify thresholds for the selected wavelength. For the
watt (W) threshold, select the desired order of magnitude.
4. Select the Show Pass/Fail Status with LED check box to activate the
pass/fail LED on your unit.
Note: Threshold values with dB, dBm or dBm/dB units will be converted to a
negative value if you entered a positive value.
5. Press OK to close the dialog box, then press Exit Setup to confirm the
new thresholds.
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Wavelengths
list
4. Press Reference to save the current power value as the new reference.
It will appear on the right-hand corner of the data display.
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Wavelengths
list
IMPORTANT
If you specify a name that already exists, the original file will be
overwritten and only the new file will be available.
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Fiber number
Average power
measured
To change the
fiber name
To delete a row in the table
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Summarized
Detailed
Cable information
Job information
Result table
Average table
Comments
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4. Press Print. You will automatically return to the Power Meter tab.
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WARNING
When the VFL is active, the VFL port emits visible laser radiation.
Avoid exposure and do not stare directly into the beam. Protect any
unused port with a cap.
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For more information, refer to the user guide that came with your probe.
IMPORTANT
If you started the application before connecting the probe to your
unit, you will have to restart the application for the probe to be
detected.
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To adjust brightness
To adjust contrast
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Capturing an Image
While you are inspecting a fiber, you can capture an image and save it on
your unit as a JPEG or BMP file. You can transfer image files to a computer
and add them to your reports.
When you save a capture, the application suggests a file name of the form
ProbeNNN (where NNN is the first unused number in the folder,
starting at 000).
Note: If you delete a file, its name becomes available for the next file to save.
To capture an image:
1. In Live Video mode, use focus, brightness and contrast to adjust the
image to your liking.
2. Press Capture.
3. Press File, then Save As and select a file name and location for your
capture.
4. Return to Live Video mode by pressing Main Menu.
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To view a capture:
1. Press File > Open.
2. Open the folder in which your captures are saved.
Default folder
Selected
capture
Capture format
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OTDR
MM
Handle
SM
Singlemode and
multimode models
Other models
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Main Features
The OTDR:
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can be used with the FTB-400 Universal Test System (refer to FTB-400
Universal Test System user guide) and the Unit.
include a light source and can include an optional visual fault locator
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Advanced: Offers all the tools needed to perform integral OTDR tests
and measurements and gives you control over all test parameters.
Data Post-Processing
You can install the ToolBox 6 software on a computer to view and analyze
traces without having to use an and an OTDR. You can also access more
features such as
customized printout
batch printing
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Description
Singlemode
FTB-200: FTB-7200D-B
FTB-7200D-12CD-23B
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OTDR
Singlemode
FTB-200: FTB-7300D-B
Description
One, two or three wavelengths selected from the
38 dB dynamic range.
Acquires up to 128 000 points.
Optimized for metro network installation and
Singlemode
FTB-200: FTB-7400B-B
zone.
a single trace.
Singlemode
FTB-200: FTB-74234C-B
module.
zone.
a single trace.
Singlemode
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on signal.
a single trace.
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= time delay from the launch of the pulse to the reception of the
pulse
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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
diode
Light pulses
Optical
coupler
Fiber
OTDR
port
Returned signal
Avalanche
photodetector (APD)
Pulse
generator
Set of
instructions
Analog-to-digital
converter (A/D)
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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Bare metal
(or blue border)
indicates UPC
option
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2
2. Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly.
3. 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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IMPORTANT
To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings:
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By setting the default name and number of the first trace to be stored, all
subsequent traces will be stored with the same name and incremental
number structure.
This function is particularly useful when working in Template mode or
when testing ribbon fibers.
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If you want the variable part to increase each time a file is saved, select
Increment. If you want it to decrease, select Decrement.
4. Press OK to confirm your new settings.
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For all other parameters, the application uses those defined in Advanced
mode, except that analysis is always performed after acquisitions.
If you ever need to modify other parameters, go to Advanced mode (see
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode on page 73 and Setting Up Your Optical
Time Domain Reflectometer on page 63).
In Auto mode, the application will automatically evaluate the best settings
according to the fiber link currently connected to the unit (in less than 5
seconds). If you interrupt it, no data will be displayed.
Fiber characteristics are evaluated only once per session. Other fibers you
connect to, within the same cable, will be tested with the same settings.
When you start testing another link, you can reset these parameters.
Once this evaluation is complete, the application starts acquiring the trace.
The trace display is continually updated.
Note: You can interrupt the acquisition at any time. The application will display
the information acquired to that point.
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Trace
display
Event
pane
The application will also display status messages if you have selected to
display pass/fail messages (see Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds on page 86).
You can save the trace after analysis. If former results have not been saved
yet, the application prompts you to save them before starting a new
acquisition.
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CAUTION
Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port. Any incoming signal
greater than 30 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition and could
damage the OTDR permanently.
3.
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9. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save
in the button bar or
from the keypad.
9a. If necessary, change the folder to which the file will be saved by
pressing the Location button.
9b. If necessary, specify a file name.
IMPORTANT
If you specify the name of an existing trace, the original file will be
overwritten and only the new file will be available.
Press OK to confirm.
Note: You cannot save the results if you deactivated the storage and print features
(see Activating or Deactivating the Fault Finder Features on page 71).
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The range will then be set automatically. This optimum value may
differ from the values currently associated with the Distance dial of the
main window. In this case, the application will add the required
value and mark it with a * symbol.
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Although the application sets the acquisition parameters, you can modify
these values as needed, even while the acquisition is in progress. The
OTDR simply restarts the averaging each time a modification is made.
Note: You can interrupt the acquisition at any time. The application will display
the information acquired to that point.
Once the acquisition is complete or interrupted, the analysis starts for
acquisitions of 5 seconds or more.
After analysis, the trace is displayed and events appear in the events table.
Trace
display
Event
pane
The application will also display pass/fail messages if you have selected
this option. For more information, see Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds on
page 86.
You can save the trace after analysis. If former results have not been saved
yet, the application prompts you to save them before starting a new
acquisition.
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To acquire traces:
1. Clean the connectors properly.
2. Connect a fiber to the OTDR port.
If your OTDR supports singlemode and multimode wavelengths,
ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate port (SM or MM),
depending on the wavelength you intend to use.
CAUTION
Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port. Any incoming signal
greater than 30 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition and could
damage the OTDR permanently.
3. If you want the application to provide automatic acquisition values, set
the autorange acquisition time (see Setting the Autorange Acquisition
Time on page 77).
4. If you want to set your own IOR (group index), RBS coefficient or Helix
factor, see Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient and Helix Factor on page 78.
5. If you want to test in high resolution, simply select the option (see
Enabling the High-Resolution Feature on page 84).
6. Go to the OTDR tab. If your OTDR supports singlemode and multimode
wavelengths, specify the desired fiber type (for C fiber, select 50 m
and for D fiber, select 62.5 m).
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10. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save
in the button bar or
from the keypad.
10a.If necessary, change the folder to which the file will be saved by
pressing the Location button.
10b.If necessary, specify a file name.
IMPORTANT
If you enter the name of an existing trace, the original file will be
replaced with the new file.
Press OK to confirm.
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The Helix factor takes into consideration the difference between the
length of the cable and the length of the fiber inside the cable. Fibers
within a cable are spiraling around the cable core. The Helix factor
describes the pitch of that spiral.
The length of the OTDR distance axis is always equivalent to the
physical length of the cable (not the fiber).
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IMPORTANT
Change the default RBS coefficient only if you have values provided
by the fiber manufacturer. If you set this parameter incorrectly,
your reflectance measurements will be inaccurate.
4. Select the default settings by pressing Default. When the application
prompts you, answer Yes only if you want to apply the new settings to
all wavelengths.
OR
Enter your own values in the appropriate boxes, for each available
wavelength.
Note: You cannot define a different Helix factor for each wavelength. This value
takes into account the difference between the length of the cable and the
length of the fiber inside the cable; it does not vary with wavelengths.
5. Press Exit OTDR Setup.
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Pulse: corresponds to the pulse width for the test. A longer pulse
allows you to probe further along the fiber, but results in less
resolution. A shorter pulse width provides higher resolution, but less
distance range. The available distance ranges and pulse widths
depend on your OTDR model.
Note: Not all pulse widths are compatible with all distance ranges.
You can select either one of the predefined values or the Auto option.
If you select Auto, the application will evaluate the fiber type and length
and set the acquisition parameters accordingly.
Note: If you deactivate the Same Pulse Value for all Wavelengths option, the Pulse
dial is replaced by boxes (one per wavelength).
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Note: If you deactivate the Same Time Value for all Wavelengths option, the Time
dial is replaced by boxes (one per wavelength).
If the predefined values do not suit your needs, you can customize one
or all of them. For more information, see Customizing the Acquisition
Time Values on page 105.
In addition to the displayed values, the following time modes are
available:
Note: You can only use one wavelength at a time to monitor your fiber in real
time mode.
Auto: the application will use the autorange acquisition time that
you have previously defined (see Setting the Autorange Acquisition
Time on page 77). It will also evaluate the fiber type and length and
set the acquisition parameters accordingly.
You can use the same distance range, pulse width and acquisition time
parameters for testing at all wavelengths on a multiwavelength OTDR.
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Press the dial corresponding to the parameter you wish to set (the
selection marker will move clockwise) or use the selection dial located
on the front of the Unit.
OR
Press directly the value to select it. The selection marker will go to that
value immediately.
Selection
marker
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To use the same pulse and acquisition time for all wavelengths:
1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup, then go to the Acquisition
tab.
2. Select the Same pulse for all wavelengths box and/or the Same time
for all wavelengths box.
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Default
Minimum
Maximum
0.015
0.015
5.000
Reflectance (dB)
45.0
80.0
0.0
0.000
0.000
5.000
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Once the thresholds are set, the application will be able to perform
Pass/Fail tests to determine the status of the various events (pass, warning,
fail).
The Pass/Fail test is performed on two occasions:
The application displays asterisks to mark events for which the measured
value is greater than the predefined thresholds in the events table.
The Pass/Fail threshold LED, located on the front of the unit, will also
indicate the status (green for pass, red for fail).
You can also set the application to display pass/fail messages when the
Pass/Fail test is performed.
To set pass/fail thresholds:
1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, then the Event Table tab.
2. Select the Mark faults in event table box. The other boxes become
available.
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When you set a distance value for the span start or end, the application
searches for a nearby event. If it finds one, the span start or end is
assigned to that event, rather than at the exact distance you have set.
Changes to the span start and span end will modify the contents of the
events table. The span start becomes event 1 and its distance reference
becomes 0. Events excluded from the fiber span are grayed out in the
events table, and do not appear in the trace display. The cumulative loss is
calculated within the defined fiber span only.
Note: You can also change the fiber span of a single trace after the analysis and
reanalyze the trace. However, if you want to keep working with the original
parameters, you must reenter them.
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To change the default span start and span end for traces:
1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup.
2. From the OTDR Setup window, go to the Analysis tab.
3. If you want to set the span start and end with a distance value, under
Span start and Span end, select the Set by distance option.
Go to the Position box and enter the desired value, using the distance
unit displayed to the right of the field.
Under Span end, select the option indicating whether the span end
position is from the fiber span start or from the end of the fiber.
OR
If you want to set the span start and end on a particular event, under
Span start and Span end, select the Set on event option.
From the Event number field, use the up or down arrow to select the
number of the event that you want to designate as span start or span
end.
The span event parameters are applied to all newly acquired traces.
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Template Principle
Cables contain numerous fibers. Theoretically, on all these fibers, you will
find the same events at the same location (due to connectors, splices,
etc.). Template mode allows you to test these fibers one after the other
quickly and efficiently and ensures that no event remains undetected.
The Template mode concept is to acquire a reference trace (template),
add information and comments on the current job, then save the trace.
For a more accurate reference trace, you can update it with new events
that may occur during the first acquisitions (up to fifteen).
The test application will flag possible problems and discrepancies between
the reference trace and other traces.
Each new acquisition will be compared to the reference trace and the
software will mark and measure any missing event.
If the reference trace was createdwith the ToolBox software on an FTB-400
Universal Test System or a computer, the event-related comments inserted
in the reference trace, as well as the reference trace report, are
automatically copied to subsequent traces.
Note: You cannot add comments to events or to a reference trace.
You can save the trace after analysis. If former results have not been saved
yet, the application prompts you to save them before starting a new
acquisition.
Template mode can be used on an unlimited number of traces, as long as
you have at least one reference trace. Thus, you can use Template mode to
automate trace acquisition.
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The OTDR that you intend to use must support at least one wavelength
that was used to acquire the reference trace.
The reference trace and subsequent traces (or recalled traces) must
respect the following criteria:
Item
Pulse width
To be valid...
Must be:
trace pulse-
Reference
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Current trace pulse
4
OR
Current trace pulse ( Reference trace pulse 4 )
Pulse width
OR
Reference trace pulse ( Current trace pulse 4 )
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Item
Fiber types
To be valid...
Compare singlemode traces with singlemode traces.
Compare multimode traces with multimode traces.
Number of
events
Traces must have at least two events (span start and span end) and a
fiber section.
Acquisition
mode
Reference trace must not be acquired in Real mode (see Setting Distance
Range, Pulse Width and Acquisition Time on page 80).
When you process traces using an OTDR, you acquire the traces as you go
along. When you process traces on a computer, you use traces stored on
disk; therefore, applying the span length is optional.
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CAUTION
Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port. Any incoming signal
greater than 30 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition and could
damage the OTDR permanently.
1. Acquire a trace in Auto or Advanced test mode. If you want to test
using high resolution, you will have to select this option before
acquiring the reference trace. For more information, see Testing Fibers
in Auto Mode on page 67 or Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode on
page 73.
2. If desired, document the results (see Documenting Results on
page 159).
3. If necessary, define the span start and end (see Analyzing the Fiber on
a Specific Fiber Span on page 141).
4.
Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save
in the button bar or
from the keypad.
Note: For easier management, you can name the reference trace as the cable
name and set the autonaming function to include both the cable name and
fiber number (for more information, see Naming Trace Files Automatically
on page 65).
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CAUTION
Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port. Any incoming signal
greater than 30 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition and could
damage the OTDR permanently.
2. When the application prompts you, select the trace you want to use as
the reference trace. If you do not select it immediately, you will have to
select it manually before starting your test (see Selecting a Reference
Trace on page 101).
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IMPORTANT
Once the first 15 acquisitions have been performed, or if you stop
the reference update manually, the only way to reactivate it will be
to close the application and start a new acquisition in Template
mode.
3d. Set the Template mode option you want to use on the current
trace acquisition:
Keep all the events on the current trace, whether they are on the
reference trace or not. You can delete these events later.
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Note: You can only add events to the reference trace during reference update.
Note: If you chose the Keep all events option for the acquisitions that will be
performed after the update, you may find useful to add newly detected
events to obtain a more accurate reference trace.
Note: Previous traces will only be updated if you select the Add event to
template trace option.
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4c. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick
Save in the button bar or
from the keypad.
If necessary, change the folder to which the file will be saved by
pressing the Location button.
If necessary, specify a file name.
IMPORTANT
If you specify the name of an existing trace, the original file will be
replaced with the new file will be available.
Press OK to confirm.
4d. Repeat steps 4a to 4c as necessary to update your reference trace.
5. Once the reference update is complete (or if you did not select the
reference update), the application automatically switches to Template
mode. New events will be managed according to the option you
selected at step 3d. Perform acquisitions in Template mode as follows:
5a. Press Start or
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5c. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick
Save in the button bar or
from the keypad.
If necessary, change the folder to which the file will be saved by
pressing the Location button.
If necessary, specify a file name.
IMPORTANT
If you specify the name of an existing trace, the original file will be
replaced with the new file will be available.
Press OK to confirm.
5d. Repeat steps 5a to 5c as necessary.
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2. If necessary, select the storage location from where you want to open
the file.
3. Select the file to be used as a reference and press OK.
The application opens the selected trace file automatically.
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4. From the Distance list, select the value you want to modify (the value
will become highlighted), then press the Edit button.
Note: You can revert to factory values by pressing the Default button.
5. In the displayed dialog box, enter the new value and confirm with OK.
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2. From the Time list, select the value you want to modify (the value will
become highlighted), then press the Edit button.
Note: You can revert to factory values by pressing the Default button.
3. In the displayed dialog box, enter the new value and confirm with OK.
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Available in
Advanced mode
2. If necessary, change the location to retrieve the file that has been
stored.
3. Scroll through the list of files and select a trace file to open.
4. If you are in Advanced mode, press the Select as Main Trace or Select
as Reference Trace button to indicate whether the selected trace will
be used as the main or the reference trace.
You can select another file from the list and set the trace as the main or
reference trace, according to your needs.
5. Press OK. You return to the Storage dialog box.
If you had already acquired (but not stored) a trace, the application
prompts you to save the current trace (even if the trace is hidden).
Press Yes to store the trace. You can now open another trace file.
6. If necessary, specify which trace(s) should be displayed. For more
information, see Displaying or Hiding a Trace on page 121.
7. Press Close.
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Default
injection
level
Event no. 4
Distance
units
Split bar
Zoom
buttons
Events table
Scroll buttons
Some items in the trace display are always visible, while others will appear
only if you choose to display them or when you move from one pane or
another.
The blue rectangle on the Y axis (relative powers) indicates the proper
injection level range for the defined test pulse.
Once the trace is acquired, you can change trace display parameters (such
as the grid and zoom window display). For more information, see Setting
Trace Display Parameters on page 116.
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You can view all of the traces, in turn, in both the Trace Info pane and the
trace display with the navigation buttons. For more information, see
Displaying or Hiding a Trace on page 121.
When more than one trace is opened in the OTDR test application, each
trace is displayed in a different color. The colors are assigned dynamically
depending on the order in which the traces have been opened into the
OTDR application.
The contents of the graph area changes according to the selected tab.
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Trace Info. tab: The information about all the trace files (including the
reference) can be displayed.
The events table lists all the events detected on the fiber. An event can be
defined as the point at which change in the transmission properties of light
can be measured. Events can consist of losses due to transmission, splices,
connectors or breaks. If the event is not within the established thresholds,
it is a fault.
If you press and hold the row corresponding to a specific event for a few
seconds, the application will display the name of this event.
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Type: Various symbols are used to describe different event types. For a
more detailed description of symbols, see Description of Event Types
on page 169.
Loc.: Location; that is, distance between the OTDR and the measured
event or between the event and the beginning of the fiber span.
Cumul.: Cumulative loss from the trace span start to span end; the
running total is provided at the end of each event and fiber span.
Cumulative loss is calculated for the events displayed in the events
table, excluding those that are hidden. For a more accurate link loss
value, refer to the loss measurement displayed in the Trace Info. tab.
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Fiber sections: You can display or hide fiber sections in the events table
depending on the types of values you want to view.
For example, by hiding the fiber sections, you can obtain the running
total of connector and splice losses instead of having a loss value for
the entire link.
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Including span loss and span end: When applicable, the application
will include the losses caused by the span start and span end events in
the displayed values.
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the grid: You can display or hide the grid appearing on the graphs
background. By default, the grid is displayed.
the zoom window (Advanced and Template modes only): The zoom
window shows you which portion of the graph is being magnified.
Note: The zoom window is only visible in the display when the Measure tab is
selected.
the file name in the trace display: By default, the file name is displayed
(at the top of the trace display).
Zoom
window
Grid
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Changes will be applied once you exit the OTDR Setup window.
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Measurement
unit
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Unit used
Note: If you select Kilometers (km) or Kilofeet (kft), m and ft may appear
instead to display more precise measurements.
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4. Press Exit OTDR Setup. You return to the main window and the newly
selected measurement unit appears everywhere units are used.
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You can view, in turn, all the trace files you have opened, including
main and reference traces, as well as multiwavelength traces.
You can select the fibers and the wavelengths (for multiwavelength
files) that will be available when using the navigation button. You can
also specify which trace will be displayed (current trace). By default,
the application takes the last item from the list of trace files you have
just opened.
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3. Press Close to return to the main window. You can now acquire a new
trace. For more information, see Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode on
page 73.
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When you manually zoom in or out on a trace (from the Measure tab),
the application will apply the new zoom factor and marker positions to
the other traces (wavelengths) of a same file. Both the zoom factor and
marker positions will be saved along with the trace (same settings for
all wavelengths).
When you zoom in or out on the selected event, the application keeps
the zoom on this event until you select another event or change zoom
or marker positions (via the Measure tab). You can select a different
event for each wavelength (e.g., event 2 at 1310 nm and event 5 at
1550 nm). The selected events will be saved along with the trace.
Note: In Template mode, the zoom factor and marker positions correspond to
those of the reference trace.
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button.
Note: You can move the zoom box outside of the area shown in the trace display,
but not outside of the trace display boundaries.
Drag the zoom box handles to delimit the desired zoom area.The
coordinates are displayed in the lower portion of the trace display.
Note: You can zoom in on the horizontal and vertical scale independently.
Note: If you define the zoom area to the maximum permitted value and try to
zoom in, the application will automatically zoom out instead.
3. Press OK to zoom in or Cancel to exit the zoom function.
To zoom out of a trace (Advanced and Template modes):
Simply press the
button.
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Note: Even if more than one trace is available, the Trace Info. tab only shows
one at a time. To display the traces in turn, press Next Trace in the toolbar.
The active trace appears in black in the trace display.
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Span length: Measured length of the total fiber span between span
start and span end.
Total loss: Total measured loss of the fiber between span start and
span end.
Total ORL: ORL calculated between the span start and the span end.
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Helix factor: Helix for the displayed trace. If you modify this
parameter, the trace distance measurements will be adjusted.
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If you already know the IOR value, you can enter it in the
corresponding box. However, if you prefer to let the application
calculate the IOR value as function of the distance between span start
and span end, press Set IOR by Distance, then enter the distance
value.
Note: Except for the fiber type, modifications you make will only be applied to the
current trace (that is, to a particular wavelength), not to all traces.
You can change the fiber type of a multimode trace. The application
will adjust the fiber type of all multimode wavelengths (traces).
Unless you are absolutely sure of the different parameter values, revert
to default values to avoid fiber setting mismatches. You should do the
same for other multimode wavelengths.
Press OK to apply the changes. You return to the main window.
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Inserting Events
At any time, you can insert an event in the events table manually.
This could be useful, for example, if you know that there is a splice at a
given location, but the analysis does not detect it because it is hidden in the
noise or because the splice loss is lower than the minimum detection
threshold (see Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds on page 86).
You can add this event to the events table manually. This will add a number
on the trace at the location of the insertion, but it will not modify the trace.
IMPORTANT
Inserted events are removed when you reanalyze a trace.
To insert an event:
1. From the Events tab, press Add New Event.
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Four markers are available to measure the inserted event, but only
marker A identifies where the event will be.
Use the marker arrows to move marker A on the trace display.
3. Once you have determined the location, under Event, use the
up/down arrows next to the box to select the desired event type.
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Deleting Events
Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only.
Almost any event can be deleted from the events table, except:
end of analysis
fiber section
launch level
end of fiber
span start
span end
Note: The End-of-fiber event indicates the span end that was set for the first
analysis of the trace, not the span end assigned to another event or
distance from the span end in the Analysis tab.
IMPORTANT
The only way to recover deleted items is to reanalyze the trace, as
you would for a new trace. For more information, see Analyzing or
Reanalyzing a Trace on page 139.
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To delete an event:
1. Locate the event you want to delete (see Locating Events in the Trace
Display and Events Table on page 113).
2. Select Delete. When the application prompts you, press Yes to confirm
the deletion, or No to keep the event.
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IMPORTANT
The end-of-fiber (EoF) threshold that you define will be used in
Automatic mode and in Advanced mode if you let the application
evaluate the acquisition settings.
If you set this threshold, an EoF event will be inserted at the first
event for which the loss crosses the threshold. The application will
then use this EoF event to determine the acquisition settings.
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Event location
Threshold at 0.05 dB
With the threshold set to 0.05 dB, two events are displayed at distances
corresponding to the location of the first and second splices.
Threshold at 0.1 dB
Only the first splice is displayed, as the threshold is set to 0.1 dB and
the second splice loss is lower than 0.1 dB.
Threshold at 0.15 dB
The first two splices are not displayed, as the threshold is set to 0.15 dB
and the first and second splice losses are lower than 0.15 dB.
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produce an events table for a trace, if there was none (e.g., the Analyze
After Acquisition option was not selected (e.g., the Analyze Data
Automatically after Acquisition option was not selected; see Enabling
or Disabling Analysis After Acquisition on page 85).
If you prefer to focus your analysis on a specific fiber span, see Analyzing
the Fiber on a Specific Fiber Span on page 141.
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Press OK to confirm.
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Note: Each of these options may lead to the creation of a new event, except if
your location corresponds to an already existing event on the trace.
3. Press Set as Span Start or Set as Span End to set the span start or
span end marker on the appropriate event in the trace display.
Changes to the span start and span end will modify the contents of the
events table. The span start becomes event 1 and its distance reference
becomes 0. Events excluded from the fiber span are grayed out in the
events table, and do not appear in the trace display. The cumulative loss is
calculated within the defined fiber span only.
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Swapping Traces
Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only.
Since the events table and the trace information are based on the main
trace, you may want to interchange main and reference traces.
When you swap traces, the application will provide a new set of events
corresponding to the new main trace.
To swap traces:
1. From the button bar, press Storage.
2. From the Storage dialog box, select Swap Main/Reference.
Note: You can change a main trace into a reference trace, and vice versa, even if
only one trace is in the applications memory.
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Using Markers
You can use markers to view the position and relative power of an event.
Markers are available when you press Measure from the main window.
To move a marker:
1. Press the markers button until it displays the desired marker. You can
also use
from the keypad.
In addition to the a, A, B, and b markers, you can select the Trace or All
options.
2. Once the appropriate marker is selected, use the right and left arrow
buttons to move the marker along the trace. You can also move it with
the selection dial located on the front of the Unit.
If you zoom in on a trace and select the Trace option, pressing the right or
left arrow moves the trace. In full-trace view, the Trace option has no effect
on marker movement.
Distance between
span start and A
Power at A
Distance between
span start and B
Power at B
Distance between A
and B
Power difference
between A and B
Left and
right arrows
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Note: You can also select the marker directly on the trace display and drag it to
the desired position.
If a marker is moved close to another, both will move together. This
ensures a minimum distance is maintained between markers.
A marker may disappear from the trace after you zoom in (see Using Zoom
Controls on page 125). You can recall it by selecting a missing marker with
the Markers button or by using one of the arrows to bring the selected
marker back into the displayed area.
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Four-point event loss: the LSA method is used to fit a straight line to the
backscatter data within the two regions defined by markers a, A and
b, B, that is over the regions to the left and to the right of the event
bordered by markers A and B, respectively.
Four-point
event loss
The two fitted lines are then extrapolated toward the center of the
event and the loss event is directly read from the drop in power
between the two lines.
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A-B LSA loss: the loss of the event bordered by the markers A and B is
obtained by fitting a straight line to the backscatter data between these
two markers.
The event is then obtained by the reduction in power (dB) over the
distance between the two markers, as calculated from the slope of the
fitted line.
Although this method works fairly well for splice loss, it is clearly not
appropriate for reflective events (definitely not a straight-line event).
A-B LSA Loss is mainly used to rapidly compute loss over a given length
of a fiber section.
Note: A-B LSA event loss measurements should be used on fiber sections only.
Measuring events will not yield meaningful results.
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Four-point event
loss from the
areas delimited by
markers
a, A, B and b
Least-square
approximation
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To get attenuation:
1.
2. In the Results section, press the Att. button. Markers A and B appear
on the graph.
3. Place markers A and B at any two points on the trace. For more
information, see Using Markers on page 143.
4. Zoom in on the trace and fine-tune the marker positioning if necessary.
For more information, see Using Zoom Controls on page 125.
Note: There should not be any events between markers A and B when
performing the two-point attenuation measurement.
Least-square
approximation
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Getting Reflectance
Reflectance is the ratio of reflected light to input light.
To get reflectance:
1. From the main window, select the Measure tab.
2. In the Results section, press the Refl. button. Markers a, A and B
appear on the graph.
3. Zoom in and position marker A on the linear area preceding the event
to be measured. For more information, see Using Zoom Controls on
page 125 and Using Markers on page 143.
4. Position submarker a at the beginning of the linear area preceding the
event to be measured.
5. Position marker B at the peak of the reflective event to be measured.
Note: Using this procedure, you can measure the reflectance of all the events in a
merged reflective fault event.
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the total ORL is calculated between the span start and the span end
Optical return loss (ORL) refers to the total effect of multiple reflections
and scattering events within a fiber-optic system.
To get the ORL value:
1. From the main window, select the Measure tab.
2. In the Results section, press ORL. Markers A and B appear on the
graph.
3. Position markers A and B to delimit the area for which you want to
know the ORL value.
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X
Conv
Meaning
Fully compatible
Conversion or reanalysis necessary
Not compatible
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
ToolBox 5.5
Conva
Conva
Conva
ToolBox 6.5 or
earlier
Convb
Conva
Conva
Conva
ToolBox 6.7 to
6.20
Convc
Convc
Conva,d
Conva
Conva
ToolBox 6.21 or
later
Convc
Convc
Convf,e
Conva,d
Conva
FTB-100 2.2 or
earlier
FTB-100 2.6 or
2.7
FTB-100 2.8 or
later/
FTB-150
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Conve,f
FTB-100 2.5
Conva,d,f Conva,d,f
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Documenting Results
After acquiring a trace, you might want to include or update information
about the tested fiber and job or add comments. The information you enter
is saved only for the currently open trace file.
Note: The information must be entered before acquiring traces in Template
mode. For more information, see Testing Fibers in Template Mode on
page 91.
After entering the required data, you may save the contents as a template.
The next time you access the report to document a newly acquired trace,
the template is automatically recalled, eliminating repetitive
documentation operations.
Some of the information is common to all wavelengths (location A and B,
cable ID and fiber ID). Some other is specific to the current wavelength
(job ID, customer and comments). If you clear information from the Report
window, both the common and the specific information will be deleted.
The information specific to other wavelengths will not be deleted (you
must delete it manually).
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To document results:
1. From the button bar, once a trace has been acquired or reopened,
press Report.
2. Enter the desired information.
Note: The information in the Date, Time, Unit and Serial no. boxes is provided
by the application and cannot be edited. You can edit the Fiber ID only if
the Use autonaming option is not selected.
Note: If you select the Use autonaming box, the Fiber ID box becomes
unavailable.
If you want to save the contents as a template, use the Save as
Template button.
3. Press Exit Report to return to the trace display. The information
entered is saved with the trace and can be viewed or changed at any
time using the same process.
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Printing a Report
You can print trace reports directly from your unit. By default, only the
information related to the active trace is printed in a report, but you can
select an option to print all the traces the current file contains (available in
Advanced mode only). You can print two types of reports: summarized and
detailed.
The following table shows the various items that can appear on a report,
depending on the report type you choose:
Item appearing on the report
Summarized
Detailed
Test and cable setup for main and reference traces (file
name, OTDR model, software version, wavelength, distance,
refractive index, RBS, acquisition time, pulse width and helix
factor)
Trace
Job information (test date and time, unit serial and model
numbers, job and customer ID)
Comments
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Zoom on selected event: Graphs will be printed with zoom on the area
corresponding to the selected event (one event per trace, i.e. per
wavelength).
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To print reports:
1. From the button bar, press Print.
2. From the Print dialog box, select the report options:
Report format
Desired zoom
Markers
Select the Print all traces check box to print all traces
(wavelengths) from the current file (option available in Advanced
mode only)
Note: In Automatic mode, the trace report that prints is always the summarized
one. The report format options are not displayed.
3. Select Print to launch the process. You will automatically return to the
main window.
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The Visual Fault Locator (VFL) application is used to set the OTDR to
send a red signal along the fiber, which can be used for visual fault
location and fiber identification.
Note: The VFL option will be available only if your OTDR is equipped with a VFL
port.
CAUTION
Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port. Any incoming signal
greater than 30 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition and could
damage the OTDR permanently.
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For loss measurement, with a power meter at the other end, select
Continuous.
For fiber identification, select 1 kHz or 2 kHz. This will allow the
person at the other end of the link to identify the fiber under test,
which could be particularly useful when working with cables
containing many fibers.
For easier fiber identification, the application also offers a flashing
pattern. If you select this option, the modulated signal (1 KHz or
2 KHz) will be sent for 1 second, then will be off for the next
second, then be sent again for 1 second, and so on. If you want the
OTDR to emit light in a flashing pattern, select 1 kHz+Blink or
2 kHz+Blink.
6. Under Source, press Turn ON. You can stop light emission at any time
by pressing Turn OFF.
Using an EXFO power meter with tone-detection features, such as the
FOT-930 or FPM-300, an operator at the other end will be able to quickly
locate the correct fiber or perform loss measurements. Refer to the power
meter user guide for details.
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5. Under VFL, press Turn ON to send the VFL signal. You can stop the VFL
signal emission at any time by pressing Turn OFF.
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Most graphs show one complete trace; that is, an entire acquisition
range.
Some graphs show only a portion of the entire range to view events of
interest more closely.
Span Start
The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber
span. By default, the Span Start is placed on the first event of a tested fiber
(typically the first connector of the OTDR itself).
You can make another event the start of the span you want to focus your
analysis on. This will set the beginning of the events table at a specific
event along the trace.
Span End
The Span End of a trace is the event that marks the end of the fiber span. By
default, the Span End is placed on the last event of a tested fiber, and is
called the end-of-fiber event.
You can also make another event the end of the span you want to focus
your analysis on. This will set the end of the events table at a specific event
along the trace.
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Continuous Fiber
This event indicates that the selected acquisition range was shorter than
the fiber length.
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The fiber end was not detected because the analysis process ended
before reaching the end of the fiber.
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End of Analysis
This event indicates that the pulse width used did not provide enough
dynamic range to get to the end of the fiber.
The analysis ended before reaching the end of the fiber because the
signal-to-noise ratio was too low.
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Non-Reflective Event
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Reflective Event
Reflective faults appear as spikes in the fiber trace. They are caused by an
abrupt discontinuity in the index of refraction.
When the reflective spike reaches the maximum level, its top may be
clipped due to the saturation of the detector. As a result, the dead
zoneor minimum distance for making a detection or attenuation
measurement between this event and a second nearbymay be
increased.
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Positive Event
This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the junction of
two fiber sections having different fiber backscatter characteristics
(backscatter and backscatter capture coefficients).
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A loss value is specified for positive events. The loss specified does not
indicate the true loss of the event.
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Launch Level
This event indicates the level of the signal launched into the fiber.
<<<< in the events table indicates that the launch level is too low.
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Fiber Section
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The sum of all fiber sections contained in an entire fiber trace equals
the total fiber length. Detected events are distincteven if they cover
more than one point on the trace.
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Reflective Faults
Point A
Total loss
( dB)
Point B
This symbol denotes a reflective event combined with one or more other
reflective events. It also indicates the total loss produced by the merged
reflective events following it in the events table.
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The total loss ( dB) equals the power difference between the
point where the first event begins (point A) and the point on the
projected straight line located just below the first event (point B).
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Echo
This symbol indicates that a reflective event has been detected after the
end of the fiber.
The distance between the second connector reflection and the end
connector reflection is equal to the distance between the end
connector reflection and the echo.
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In the example above, the launched pulse hits the third connector, is
reflected back to the OTDR and reflected again into the fiber. It then
reaches the third connector a second time and is reflected once more
to the OTDR.
The application would therefore detect a reflective event located at
twice the distance of the third connector. Since this event is almost null
(no loss), and since its distance is a multiple of the third connector
distance, The application would interpret it as a possible echo.
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Main Features
The unit features FASTEST, EXFOs one-touch automated measurement.
In 10 seconds, you can simultaneously test IL and ORL at up to four
wavelengths, in both directions. During the same test, the unit also
determines fiber length.
The power meter has the following characteristics:
Singlemode port (two or three wavelengths), also used for FASTEST and
ORL.
AND/OR
Multimode port (two wavelengths), also used for FASTEST only.
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Text messaging
Result processing and analysis features (also available in the Optical Test
Report Viewer application):
Typical Applications
You can use the MultiTest Module for several applications, such as:
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Length measurement
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To add results on
master unit
To add results on
remote unit
To save results
automatically
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Save file after adding 10 results to list: if you select this option,
you will not need to manually save your file (with Save or Save As)
after adding results to the Tested fibers list.
Add result to list on this unit after FASTEST: if you select this
option, you will not need to press Add to add your result to the
Tested fibers list. When your MultiTest Module is the remote unit,
it consequently ignores automatic save settings from the master
unit.
Add result to remote unit after FASTEST: if you select this option
and your MultiTest Module is the master unit, the result will
automatically be sent and stored on the remote unit.
Note: For details about naming settings, see Setting Autonaming Scheme on
page 187.
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Bare metal
(or blue border)
indicates UPC
option
3
2
2. Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly.
3. 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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IMPORTANT
To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings:
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IMPORTANT
To start using new autonaming settings, you must close the current
file.
Note: If you manually change a fiber name, then turn the unit off without saving
at least one result, this name will be discarded.
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Note: The cable name you set here will be the suggested file name when saving.
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IMPORTANT
Thresholds are not saved with measurements. Results are compared
to the threshold group currently associated to the file (for FASTEST
results, not necessarily the master unit).
Note: When transferring results from handheld unit to computer, thresholds are
not transferred along with results.
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Add
wavelength
and its
thresholds
Edit
thresholds for
selected
wavelentgh
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4. In the Thresholds list, select a wavelength for which you want to set
thresholds, then press Edit.
OR
Add a new wavelength to the list by pressing New. Wavelengths that
are not supported by FASTEST are simply ignored in FASTEST result
tables.
5. In the text boxes, modify threshold values for the selected wavelength,
then press OK to confirm the new thresholds (or Cancel to return to
previous values).
You select power units and FASTEST loss units (dB or dB/distance) on
the Thresholds tab (and distance units on the Preferences tab).
6. Press OK to return to the main window.
To rename a threshold group:
1. From the Thresholds tab, select a group in the Threshold groups list.
2. Press Rename, then set the new name (maximum 64 characters) and
press OK.
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MULTITEST
Measured power/loss
Value under threshold
Switch between
favorite
wavelengths
Display power
(W or dBm)
or loss (dB)
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GeX
Calibrated
Wavelengths (nm)
Default Favorite
Wavelengths (nm)
Same as above.
Note: The list must always contain at least one selected wavelength.
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4. If a wavelength does not appear on the list, enter its value in the New
wavelength box and press Add. You can also remove a wavelength
from the list by pressing Delete.
5. Repeat these steps for other wavelengths as necessary.
6. Press OK to return to the main window.
To revert to the factory-default list:
1. From the button bar, press Setup, then select the Power Meter tab.
2. Press Revert to factory settings.
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IMPORTANT
Light must not reach detectors when nulling offsets. Always use an
EUI or protective screw cap. Do not use a soft rubber cover.
Note: Starting a nulling automatically deactivates all light sources on the unit.
To perform an offset nulling:
1. From the main window, select the Power Meter tab.
2. Press Nulling.
3. Tighten the protective caps on the power meter and FASTEST ports, then
press OK.
The nulling process takes approximately 10 seconds. Nulling status is
indicated in the data display. If light is still detected, you will need to
place the caps properly and restart.
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MULTITEST
Reference
patchcord
Light
source
Power
meter
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Adapter
Reference
patchcord
Reference
patchcord
Light
source
MULTITEST
Bulkhead
adapter
Power
meter
FTB-3930
Measured loss
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6. Scroll through the Unit list until you get dB units to retrieve the last
saved reference.
OR
Press Reference to save the current power as the new reference.
Reference power appears (in dBm) and current loss is automatically
switched to dB.
7. Repeat the procedure for each wavelength you want to reference.
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CAUTION
Connect high-power live fiber to the power meter port only.
To perform power or loss measurements:
1. If necessary, perform an offset nulling (see Nulling Electrical Offsets on
page 196).
2. From the main window, select the Power Meter tab.
3. Check your fibers and clean them properly (see Cleaning and
Connecting Optical Fibers on page 186).
4. For loss measurements, reference your power meter to a light source
(see Referencing Your Power Meter to a Source on page 197), then
deactivate the light source.
5. If you have used a single reference patchcord, disconnect it from the
power meter port only, then attach a second reference patchcord to
the power meter.
OR
If you have used two reference patchcords, disconnect both of them at
the bulkhead.
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Reference
patchcord
Fiber
under test
MULTITEST
Bulkhead
adapter
Power
meter
FTB-3930
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10. Add the displayed values to the Tested fibers list if you want. If
auto-save is activated (see Customizing Your MultiTest Module on
page 183), results are automatically saved after adding them to the list.
10a.Change the displayed cable and fiber names as needed.
10b.Press Add to save the value along with wavelength, reference
power, date and time. The fiber name will increment
automatically, ready to save the next value.
For details about viewing results, see Managing Test Results on
page 223.
11. Repeat the procedure for other wavelengths.
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MULTITEST
ORL meter
sensitivity
Measured ORL
(positive value)
Value under
threshold
Switch between
singlemode
wavelengths
Change name of
next saved fiber
Current wavelength
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Set
ORL zero
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Perform
ORL reference
Set up thresholds
(see page 189)
Select
wavelength
Measure
ORL
Save
results
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MULTITEST
Termination
Component
under test
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MULTITEST
Component
under test
Termination
Note: Avoid bending the fiber between the unit and the termination point.
The displayed value represents the ORL of the component under test.
9. Add the displayed values to the Tested fibers list if you want. If
auto-save is activated (see Customizing Your MultiTest Module on
page 183), results are automatically saved (along with wavelength,
date and time) after adding them to the list.
9a. Change the displayed cable and fiber names as needed.
9b. Press Add. The fiber name will increment automatically, ready to
save the next value.
For details about viewing results, see Managing Test Results on
page 223.
10. Repeat procedure for other wavelengths if necessary.
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24 Performing Automated
IL/ORL/Length Measurements
(FASTEST)
FASTEST allows you to perform 2- or 3-wavelength bidirectional loss and
ORL tests for singlemode fibers, or 2-wavelength loss tests for multimode
fibers, in 10 seconds (including fiber length measurement).
FASTEST is useful in high-fiber-count installations. Activated at the touch of a
button, FASTEST cuts down on training time and provides error-free results.
To use FASTEST, you need a compatible unit (such as FTB-3930, FOT-930,
FOT-920 or FTB-3920, but not the FOT-910). The unit at the remote end is
only used to establish references. It then waits for commands from the unit
initiating FASTEST (master).
FTB-3930
MULTITEST
Set up
FASTEST
Set up thresholds
(see page 189)
Perform
reference
Perform
FASTEST
Save
results
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Port and DUT (fiber) type: multimode FASTEST will not include ORL.
Unit location: in FTTx mode, you specify if the master unit is closer to
the CO (or to the premises) than the remote unit.
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Description
Loopback Method
Loss included in Loss due to system under test and Loss due to system under test and
FASTEST result
one connector mating.
the two connector matings.
Connector
mating
System
under test
Elements to
consider
Connector
mating
Connector
mating
System
under test
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IMPORTANT
With its multiple referencing feature, your unit saves the last 10
side-by-side references for each DUT type and compatibility mode.
3. Connect both units through their FASTEST ports, using two reference
patchcords and a bulkhead adapter.
MULTITEST
MULTITEST
Reference
patchcord
Reference
patchcord
Bulkhead
adapter
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FTB-3930
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4. Press Take Reference. After a few seconds, the unit displays new
reference values for each wavelength on both units. If values are not
acceptable, try to clean connectors and repeat this step.
Serial number of
unit on other side
5. Disconnect the two patchcords from the bulkhead only and connect
them to the fiber under test (using bulkhead adapters or the system
patch panels).
IMPORTANT
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You can turn off the unit without losing the reference.
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Adapter
Reference
patchcord
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4. Press Take Reference. After a few seconds, the unit displays new
reference values for each wavelength. If values are not acceptable, try
to clean connectors and repeat this step.
IMPORTANT
You can turn off the unit without losing the reference.
If you disconnect the patchcord from the FASTEST port, you must
take a new reference.
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Unit B
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Unit A (Master)
Unit B
MULTITEST
MULTITEST
Reference
patchcord
Reference
patchcord
Bulkhead
adapter
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Fiber
under test
Bulkhead
adapter
FTB-3930
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Unit A (Master)
Unit B
Measured values
Change name of
next added fiber
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IMPORTANT
The date and time of FASTEST references are not saved. They are
displayed with the results immediately after the test only.
Before or after saving the current file, you can view and edit results at any
time (as long as a result was added to a Tested fibers list).
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To select current
threshold group
IMPORTANT
The threshold group you select will remain associated with the file,
even if you change the default group. However, if you change
values in the selected group, they will apply to your results.
Note: For more accuracy, the loss average is always calculated from loss values
in W and then converted to dB.
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Custom fields: sets the names of fields in the Edit Job Information
and Edit Cable Information dialog boxes. When you change the field
name, data in this field is kept.
You can also define default initial cable and fiber names. For details, see
Setting Autonaming Scheme on page 187.
To customize the display of results:
1. From the main window, press Setup, then select the Results tab.
From Edit Job
Information
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MULTITEST
WARNING
When a source is active, its port emits invisible laser radiation.
Avoid exposure and do not stare directly into the beam. Ensure that
any unused port is properly protected with a cap.
The source status is indicated with a LED in the status bar and on the
Compact Modular Platform front panel.
Note: The Compact Modular Platform front panel always shows the source, VFL,
ORL meter or talk set port status (even when you use other applications).
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Data display
Power button
Status LED
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MULTITEST
WARNING
When the VFL is active, the VFL port emits visible laser radiation.
Avoid exposure and do not stare directly into the beam. Ensure that
any unused port is properly protected with a cap.
If you switch to power meter or ORL meter, a VFL status pane is always
displayed.
The VFL status is indicated with a LED in the status bar and on the
Compact Modular Platform front panel.
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Data display
Power switch
Status LED
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text messages
IMPORTANT
The messaging feature does not work with the talk set port.
The messaging feature will not work if both units try to send a
message at the same time.
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List of sent
and received
messages
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3. Ensure that the port indicated (SM or MM) is the one you use.
Otherwise, do as follows:
3a. In the function bar, press Setup, then select the FASTEST tab.
3b. Change the FASTEST port, then return to the Messages pane.
4. Scroll through the Predefined messages list and select a message.
OR
Enter a custom message in the New message text box.
5. Press the Send button next to your type of message (predefined or
new).
After a few seconds, your message will automatically appear on the
receiving unit (if its MultiTest Module application runs) and on the Message
log pane. If an incompatible unit (or no unit) is detected at the other end,
or if the FASTEST port of the receiving unit is in use, an error message will
appear.
When you receive a message:
Your unit emits a short beep and displays the received message.
Press Close to clear the display and return to your previous function.
Press Reply to access the Messages tab and reply to the message. You
will then need to return to your previous function manually. However,
your last readings will be lost.
Note: If the message was written with a language not supported by your unit, you
will see unreadable characters only.
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Communicating by Voice
With the optional talk set, you can establish full-duplex digital voice
communication over a dedicated fiber, even while other functions are in
use.
The talk set provides adjustable headset volume and uses a dedicated port.
It is not compatible with the FOT-920 or FTB-3920 talk sets.
FTB-3930
MULTITEST
Note: You may use any commercially available headset equipped with a
microphone. It is also compatible with the GP-92B speakerphone.
While communication is established, the actions and displays of each unit
may differ as follows:
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You can send or receive a call at any time, except during a FASTEST. To
receive a call, you must be running the MultiTest Module application.
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Calling Unit
FTB-3930
MULTITEST
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Receiving Unit
Calling Unit
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29 Managing Data
You can copy, move, rename, delete files and folders directly on your unit.
You can transfer files from your unit to a USB memory drive, a
CompactFlash card or a computer. You can also transfer data from a
storage device or a computer to your unit.
Your unit is equipped with 2 types of USB ports:
IMPORTANT
To avoid any problems and prevent malfunctioning, use only the
USB drives approved by EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc..
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Managing Data
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Managing Data
CAUTION
Applying too much pressure on the card will cause irreparable
damage to the card.
OR
Connect the USB memory drive to the USB host port.
2. From Main Menu, select File Manager. The list of available drives and
folders should include the card (Storage Card) or the memory drive
(Removable Disk). You can now manage your files and folders as you
wish.
Note: If you do not see the card or the memory drive, simply close File Manager
and reopen it.
3. When you have finished, simply remove the card or the memory drive.
CAUTION
Always use the card readers eject button to remove the card from
your unit.
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Managing Data
IMPORTANT
You must install Microsoft ActiveSync on the computer you want to
use with your unit. Otherwise, you will not be able to transfer data.
Before connecting your unit to a computer, you have to install the
required software on the computer. For more information on the
installation, refer to the Release Notes on the installation CD.
1. If it is not already done, install Microsoft ActiveSync. Follow the
instructions given on the screen.
2. Connect the provided USB cable to the computer (type A end) and
your unit (type B end).
Note: The computer and your unit do not need to be off when you connect the
cable.
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Managing Data
3. Once ActiveSync indicates that the computer and your unit are
connected, right-click the ActiveSync icon then select Explore to
access the files and folders stored on your unit.
OR
On the computer desktop, double-click My Computer. Double-click
Mobile Device to access the files and folders stored on your
unit.
You can now manage your files and folders as you wish.
4. When you have finished, simply disconnect the USB cable.
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The maximum time allowed for a packet to reach the remote host
The maximum number of hops allowed for reaching the remote host
(TTL)
When the test is complete, you can export the results. You can later import
the generated text file (tab-delimited) directly into Microsoft Excel.
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Packet size
Timeout limit
TTL limit
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Set the maximum time allowed for a packet to reach the remote host.
Set the maximum number of hops allowed for reaching the remote
host (TTL).
When the test is complete, you can export the results. You can later import
the generated text file (tab-delimited) directly into Microsoft Excel.
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Timeout limit
TTL limit
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Where:
Example:
For a ping test at www.yoursite.org made on January 3rd, 2006, the
suggested filename would be:
Ping for www.yoursite.org on 2006_01_03.txt
To export results:
Press the Export button. If necessary, modify the suggested file name.
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31 Maintenance
To help ensure long, trouble-free operation:
Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened
with water.
Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit
out of direct sunlight.
If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit, turn off the power
immediately and let the unit dry completely.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments and procedures for operation and
maintenance other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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Maintenance
Cleaning EUI Connectors
IMPORTANT
If any damage occurs to internal connectors, the module casing will
have to be opened and a new calibration will be required.
To clean EUI connectors:
1. Remove the EUI from the instrument to expose the connector
baseplate and ferrule.
Turn
Pull
Push
3
5
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Maintenance
Cleaning EUI Connectors
4. Gently turn the cleaning tip one full turn, then continue to turn as you
withdraw it.
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip.
Note: Make sure you dont touch the soft end of the cleaning tip.
6. Clean the ferrule in the connector port as follows:
6a. Deposit one drop of isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free wiping cloth.
IMPORTANT
Isopropyl alcohol may leave residues if used abundantly or left to
evaporate (about 10 seconds).
Avoid contact between the tip of the bottle and the wiping cloth,
and dry the surface quickly.
6b. Gently wipe the connector and ferrule.
6c. With a dry lint-free wiping cloth, gently wipe the same surfaces to
ensure that the connector and ferrule are perfectly dry.
6d. Verify connector surface with a portable fiber-optic microscope
(e.g., EXFOs FOMS) or fiber inspection probe (e.g., EXFOs FIP).
WARNING
Verifying the surface of the connector WHILE THE UNIT IS ACTIVE
WILL result in permanent eye damage.
7. Put the EUI back onto the instrument (push and turn clockwise).
8. Throw out cleaning tips and wiping cloths after one use.
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Maintenance
Cleaning Detector Ports
IMPORTANT
Always cover detectors with protective caps when unit is not in use.
To clean detector ports:
1. Remove the protective cap and adapter (FOA) from the detector.
2. If the detector is dusty, blow dry with compressed air.
3. Being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab, moisten a supplied
cleaning tip with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol.
IMPORTANT
Alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly. Do not use bottles
that distribute too much alcohol at a time.
4. While applying light pressure (to avoid breaking the detector window),
gently rotate the cleaning tip on the detector window.
5. Repeat step 4 with a dry cleaning tip or blow dry with compressed air.
6. Discard the cleaning tips after one use.
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Maintenance
Recharging the Main Battery
The unit also indicates the charge status with LED on its front panel
(see LED Panel Description on page 4):
Status LED
Green
Fully charged
Green, flashing
Charging
Yellow
Low
Red
Error
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Maintenance
Recharging the Main Battery
IMPORTANT
Depending on the way the unit is used, after a while, the charge
status icon may no longer correspond to the actual power level
of the battery (e.g., icon indicates that power level is sufficient,
but unit turns off because battery is too weak). A complete
calibration cycle will be necessary (see Recalibrating the Battery
on page 255).
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Maintenance
Recalibrating the Battery
The whole calibration process can take several hours. You can stop the
process at any time, but the battery will still need calibration.
When a calibration step is underway, the LED preceding the step name
appears in yellow. When a step is complete, the LED turns to green.
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Maintenance
Recalibrating the Battery
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Maintenance
Recalibrating the Battery
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Maintenance
Replacing Battery
Replacing Battery
WARNING
Do not throw battery into fire or water and do not short-circuit the
batterys electrical contacts. Do not disassemble.
To replace the main battery:
1. Turn off the unit. If you let the unit in suspend mode (see Turning On or
Off the Unit on page 25), you will have to change the main battery
within 15 minutes. Otherwise, the unit will not be able to revert to your
exact work environment (equivalent of a shutdown).
2. Open the battery compartment door located on the top of the unit
(simply turn the cap counterclockwise and pull it away).
3. Replace battery.
4. Close the battery compartment door.
Note: You cannot replace the clock battery yourself.
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Verifying Your OTDR
30 ns
10 ns
The deviation () should be between 2.0 dB and 3.0 dB. The deviation must
be measured in the linear backscatter region. Do not measure the
deviation near distinct reflections.
Performance will be affected if the observed deviation is beyond these
limits. The OTDR will eventually require a factory calibration.
Note: This does not affect the precision of distance or loss measurements.
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Maintenance
Verifying Your OTDR
Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are properly cleaned
and that the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor and RBS).
Do not use a test jumper between the OTDR and the fiber under
test to limit the number of connectors.
2. Set the distance range to the fiber length used for the evaluation, the
pulse width to the shortest value available, and the acquisition time to
15 seconds.
3. Evaluate the launch level at 0 km by extrapolating the linear region of
the curve.
The launch level should be located within the launch window (light green
rectangle) appearing on the left side of the Y axis on the graph. If the
launch level is below this window, clean the output connector again, retest
the fiber and change the output connector if necessary. If the situation
persists, you will observe a degradation in dynamic range. Return the
OTDR to EXFO.
Note: This does not affect the precision of distance or loss measurements.
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Maintenance
Verifying Your OTDR
Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are correctly cleaned.
Ensure that the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor
and RBS).
2. Set the distance range to less than 2 km, the pulse width to 10 ns and
the acquisition time to 30 s.
3. Take a distance measurement, positioning marker A as shown below.
Note: You can also press the Analyze button from the Event pane. The analysis
should return the right position directly.
The position of the marker should be equal to the length of the jumper
( 2 m). For example, 8 to 12 m if the jumper is 10 m long.
If the distance error is beyond this limit, return the OTDR to EXFO.
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Maintenance
Verifying Your OTDR
Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are correctly cleaned.
Ensure that the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor
and RBS).
2. Measure the length (E) of the first reflection at 1.5 dB from the
maximum, as shown below. This is the event dead zone.
3. Measure the distance (A) between the beginning of the reflection and
the point where the trace returns to the backscattering level with a
0.5 dB uncertainty, as shown below. Use A and B markers in the
Measure pane. This is the attenuation dead zone.
1.5 dB
0.5 dB
E
A
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Verifying Your OTDR
OTDR
2km or more
2km or more
1 to M reels of fiber
Fiber End
( Add as needed )
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Verifying Your OTDR
2. Set the distance range to 160 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to
the longest value available and the acquisition time to 180 seconds.
1 dB
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the launch level and the position
on the curve where the peak-to-peak noise level is 1 dB, plus a correction
factor relative to the noise amplitude (which is 5.2 dB).
If the result falls below the minimum permitted specification (refer to the
calibration certificate that came with your product), you will observe a
degradation of performance. It could be caused by a damaged output
connector. If this is the case, clean the connector. If the problem persists,
change the output connector. If the problem remains even after changing
the output connector, return the OTDR to EXFO.
Note: This does not affect the precision of the distance or loss measurements.
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Maintenance
Verifying Your OTDR
Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are correctly cleaned.
Make sure the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor and
RBS).
Measured
Fiber Event
20 km
OTDR
2 km or more
2 km or more
1 to M reels of fiber
Variable attenuator
4 km min
Fiber End
( Add as needed )
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Maintenance
Verifying Your OTDR
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Maintenance
Recalibrating the Unit
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Maintenance
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)
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32 Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Charge the battery.
Replace the battery with a fully
charged one.
Unit screen
is dark.
Battery is discharged
and unit has shut
down.
charged one.
External keyboard is not External keyboard has Unplug the keyboard and then
working.
not been detected.
plug it again.
Turn off the unit, plug in the
Adjust brightness.
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Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Press
Press
Battery is probably
worn out.
calibration cyclea.
Battery indicator
remains low after a full
charge.
a.
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Battery is not
completely charged.
A complete battery calibration cycle consists of a full charge, immediately followed by a full discharge,
then followed by a full charge.
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Troubleshooting
OTDR
OTDR
Problem
Cause
Solution
The application displays The fiber under test is Ensure that the fiber under test is
too long.
shorter than the maximum length the
a message indicating
OTDR can measure.
that a Non-resolved
fiber end event has
been found.
In multimode fiber
testing, launch level
remains out of the
launch window (light
green rectangle) even
after cleaning and
verifying connection.
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Troubleshooting
MultiTest
MultiTest
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
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MultiTest
Problem
Possible Cause
compatible.
Solution
Wait until FASTEST
an FOT-930, FTB-3930,
FOT-920 or FTB-3920.
Compatibility set to
FOT-930 / FTB-3930
but remote unit is not
an FOT-930 or
FTB-3930.
During FASTEST, you get a
message saying that
loopback reference was
not performed.
ORL values are inaccurate
for short fibers at 1310 nm
during a FASTEST.
correctly in Setup
(FASTEST tab) on master
unit.
FOT-920 / FTB-3920 in
Setup (FasTesT tab) on
master unit.
Unable to communicate
with an FOT-920 using the
talk set.
Unable to establish
connection with
compatible talk set.
273
Troubleshooting
MultiTest
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
compatible.
274
FTB-200
Troubleshooting
Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site
275
Troubleshooting
Contacting the Technical Support Group
To accelerate the process, please have information such as the name and
the serial number (see the product identification label), as well as a
description of your problem, close at hand.
Transportation
Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the
unit. Transportation damage can occur from improper handling. The
following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage:
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33 Warranty
General Information
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment
against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
(FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform and OTDR module) and of three
years (MultiTest module) from the date of original shipment. EXFO also
warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under
normal use.
During the warranty period, EXFO will, at its discretion, repair, replace,
or issue credit for any defective product, as well as verify and adjust the
product free of charge should the equipment need to be repaired or if the
original calibration is erroneous. If the equipment is sent back for
verification of calibration during the warranty period and found to meet all
published specifications, EXFO will charge standard calibration fees.
IMPORTANT
The warranty can become null and void if:
case screws, other than those specified in this guide, have been
removed.
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Warranty
Liability
Liability
EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product,
nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to
which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which
the product may be a part.
EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or
unauthorized modification of the product, its accompanying accessories
and software.
Exclusions
EXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of
any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any
changes whatsoever on units purchased. Accessories, including but not
limited to fuses, pilot lamps, batteries and universal interfaces (EUI) used
with EXFO products are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty excludes failure resulting from: improper use or installation,
normal wear and tear, accident, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or
other acts of nature, causes external to the product or other factors beyond
EXFOs control.
IMPORTANT
EXFO will charge a fee for replacing optical connectors that were
damaged due to misuse or bad cleaning.
Certification
EXFO certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the
time of shipment from the factory.
278
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Warranty
Service and Repairs
279
Warranty
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide
280
Tel.: +33.1.40.83.85.85
Fax: +33.1.40.83.04.42
europe.service@exfo.com
FTB-200
Technical Specifications
IMPORTANT
The following technical specifications can change without notice.
The information presented in this section is provided as a reference
only. To obtain this products most recent technical specifications,
visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com.
Storage
Batteries 2
Power Supply
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Operating
Storage 3
Relative humidity
Size (H x W x D)
Weight
Vibration
Mechanical shock
5 C to 50 C
(23 F to 122 F)
40 C to 70 C
(40 F to 158 F)
0 % to 95 % non-condensing
322 mm x 197 mm x 109 mm
(12 11/16 in x 7 3/4 in x 4 5/16 in)
2.5 kg
(5.4 lb)
< 1.5 g at 10 Hz to 500 Hz (on three main axes)
< 760 mm on six sides and eight main edges (according to GR-196-CORE)
ACCESSORIES
FP1
FP5
GP-10-069
GP-302
GP-308
GP-2001
GP-2011
GP-2012
GP-2013
GP-2014
GP-2015
GP-2016
GP-2017
GP-2019
GP-2020
GP-2021
GP-2023
GP-2024
GP-2025
GP-2027 (A-E-I-J-S-U)
InGaAs
GeX
Notes
1. All specifications valid at 23 C (73 F).
2. Standard recharge time is 3 h. Recharge temperature: 0 C to 35 C (32 F to 95 F).
3. Not including internal batteries. Battery maximum storage temperature 60 C (140 F).
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Technical Specifications
OTDR
OTDR
All specifications below apply to the FTB-7200D-12CD-23B multimode (MM)/singlemode (SM) model and the FTB-7200D-12CD multimode-only version.
Model
Wavelength (nm)
FTB-7200D-12CD-23B/FTB-7200D-12CD
850 20/1300 20
1310 20/1550 20
27/26
37/35
1/1
1/1
3/4
4.5/5
282
Notes
1. All specifications valid at 23 C 2 C (73.4 F 3.6 F) with an FC/PC connector, unless otherwise specified.
2. Typical dynamic range with longest pulse and three-minute averaging at SNR = 1.
3. Multimode dynamic range is specified for 62.5 m fiber; a 3 dB reduction is seen when testing 50 m fiber.
4. Typical dead zone for multimode reflectance below 35 dB and singlemode reflectance below 45 dB,
using a 5 ns pulse.
5. Controlled launch conditions allow 50 m and 62.5 m multimode fiber testing.
6. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index and sampling resolution.
7. Typical output power is given at 1300 nm for multimode output and 1550 nm for singlemode output.
FTB-200
Technical Specifications
OTDR
All specifications below apply to the FTB-7200D-12CD-23B multimode (MM)/singlemode (SM) model and the FTB-7200D-12CD multimode-only version.
Model
Wavelength (nm)
Dynamic range2, 3 (dB)
FTB-7200D-12CD-23B/FTB-7200D-12CD 850 20/1300 20
27/26
1310 20/1550 20
37/35
Distance range (km)
Multimode: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.3, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40
Singlemode: 1.3, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 260
Pulse width (ns)
Multimode: 5, 10, 30, 100, 275, 1000
Singlemode: 5, 10, 30, 100, 275, 1000, 2500, 10 000, 20 000
5
Launch conditions
Class CPR 1 or 2
Linearity (dB/dB)
0.03
Loss threshold (dB)
0.01
Loss resolution (dB)
0.001
Sampling resolution (m)
Multimode: 0.04 to 2.5
Singlemode: 0.04 to 5
Sampling points
Up to 128 000
Distance uncertainty6 (m)
(0.75 + 0.0025 % x distance)
Measurement time
User-defined (60 min maximum)
Real-time refresh (s)
Guaranteed: ) 0.4
Stable source output power7 (dBm)
1.5 (1300 nm), 7 (1550 nm)
Visual fault locator (optional)
Laser, 650 nm 10 nm
CW, typical Pout in 62.5/125 m: 3 dBm (2 mW)
Wavelength
Dynamic
(nm)
range at 10 s9 (dB)
FTB-7200D-XXX
1310 20/1550 20
35/34
FTB-7300D-XXX
1310 20/1490 10/1550 20/1625 10
38/34/37/35
FTB-74XXB-B
1310 20/1410 10/1550 20/1625 10
40/37/4012/38
FTB-74234C
1310 20/1550 20/1625 10
41/40/38
FTB-75XXB-B11
1310 20/1550 20/1625 10
43.5/43.513/41.5
FTB-7503B-B-ER11
1550 20
44
For complete details on all available configurations, refer to the Ordering Information
Dynamic
range at 20 s9 (dB)
37/35
39/35/38/36
41.5/38.5/40.512/39
42.5/41.5/39.5
45/4513/43
45.5
section.
Event
dead zone10 (m)
1/1
1/1/1/1
3/3/3/3
3/3/3
3/3/3
3
Attenuation
dead zone10 (m)
4.5/5
4.5/5.5/5/5
10/10/15/16
8/10/10
10/15/16
15
General Specifications
Distance range (km)
Pulse width (ns)
Linearity (dB/dB)
Loss threshold (dB)
Loss resolution (dB)
Sampling resolution (m)
Sampling points
Distance uncertainty14 (m)
Measurement time
Real-time refresh (s)
Stable source output power15 (dBm)
Visual fault locator (optional)
7200D/7300D series
1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 260
5, 10, 30, 100, 275, 1000, 2500,
10 000, 20 000
0.03
0.01
0.001
0.04 to 5
Up to 128 000
(0.75 + 0.0025 % x distance)
User-defined (60 min maximum)
Guaranteed: ) 0.4
Typical: ) 0.3
8 (7200D), 4.5 (7300D)
Laser, 650 nm 10 nm
CW, typical Pout in 62.5/125 m: 3 dBm (2 mW)
Notes
8. All specifications valid at 23 C 2 C (73.4 F 3.6 F) with an FC/PC connector,
unless otherwise specified.
9. Typical dynamic range with a three-minute averaging at SNR = 1.
10. Typical dead zone of singlemode modules for reflectance below 45 dB, using
a 10 ns pulse (5 ns pulse for 7200D and 7300D).
11. Typical dynamic range on NZDS fiber with a three-minute average at SNR = 1.
12. Typical dynamic range at 1550 nm for the FTB-7423B-B configuration is 2 dB lower
at 10 s and 1 dB lower at 20 s.
13. Typical dynamic range at 1550 nm for the FTB-7503B-B and FTB-7523B-B
configuration is 2 dB lower.
14. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index and sampling resolution.
15. Typical output power value at 1550 nm.
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Technical Specifications
MultiTest
MultiTest
SPECIFICATIONS1
External Power Meter
Detector type
Measurement range (dBm)
Uncertainty2, 3
Wavelength range (nm)
Display resolution2 (dB)
Calibrated wavelengths
Recommended recalibration
period (years)
Automatic offset nulling4
Measurement-distance units
FTB-3932
Ge
10 to 70
5 % 0.1 nW
800 to 1650
0.01
40
Sources
Wavelengths5 (nm)
Standard
1310 20
1550 20
Laser
1/1
) 5/) 5
0.05
FasTesT
Wavelengths (nm)
Standard
1310
1550
All SM Wavelengths
65/55
0.5
0.01
3
Yes
FTB-3932X
GeX
26 to 55
5 % 3 nW
800 to 1650
0.01
42
3
Yes
kilometers, meters, kilofeet, feet, miles
FTB-3933
InGaAs
6 to 73
5 % 0.05 nW
800 to 1650
0.01
40
3
Yes
-4
1310 20
1550 20
1625 10
Laser
1/4/7
) 5/) 5/) 5
0.05
-5
1310 20
1490 10
1550 20
Laser
1/7/4
) 5/) 5/) 5
0.05
LED
30/30 (50/125 m)
50/135
0.05
LED
24/24 (62.5/125 m)
50/135
0.05
60
-4
1310
1550
1625
56
-5
1310
1490
1550
56
0.15
0.25
200
0.15
0.25
200
40
46
0.15
0.25
200
0.15
0.25
5
0.15
0.25
5
Talk Set
Emitter type
Wavelength (nm)
Dynamic range at 1550 nm (dB)
Dynamic range MM11 (dB)
Laser
1550 20
45
40
VFL9
Emitter type
Wavelength (nm)
Output power (dBm)
Laser
650
3
General Specifications
Size (H x W x D)
Weight
Temperature
operating
storage12
Relative humidity
Warranty (years)
9.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 26 cm
0.5 kg
0 C to 50 C
40 C to 70 C
0 % to 95 % non-condensing
3
(32 F to 122 F)
(40 F to 158 F)
Standard Accessories
User guide, Certificate of Calibration, connector adapter (FOA) according to chosen connector, mandrel and alcohol cleaning pads.
Notes:
1. At 23 C 1 C and 1550 nm with FC connector and on batteries, unless otherwise
specified.
2. Resolution, uncertainty and linearity are functions of input power; uncertainty is valid at calibration
conditions.
9. Typical value.
6. As defined by Telcordia TR-TSY-000887, rms for lasers and at 3 dB for LEDs; typical
values for LEDs.
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Index
Index
! ................................................................ 189
***** indication ........................................ 152
A
AC LED ...................................................... 4, 5
AC requirements ......................................... 13
accessing
power meter.......................................... 35
source.................................................. 165
accuracy, trace ............................................ 84
acquiring traces
Advanced mode............................. 73, 105
Auto mode ............................................ 69
Template mode...................................... 95
acquisition
automatic, in Advanced mode............... 73
Advanced mode..................................... 73
Auto mode ............................................ 67
changing resolution............................... 80
custom time values.............................. 105
date ............................................. 160, 161
duration............................................... 128
interrupting ..................................... 67, 74
pulse width used ................................. 128
setting analysis detection thresholds ... 136
Template mode................................ 91, 95
time, autorange..................................... 77
wavelength used ................................. 128
active trace selection ................................. 122
Advanced mode
acquiring traces ..................................... 73
acquisition-specific fiber parameters ... 127
setting the autorange acquisition time .. 77
testing ................................................... 73
after-sales service ...................................... 276
analysis
after acquisition ............................. 85, 139
fiber span............................................. 141
thresholds, detection ................... 129, 136
thresholds, pass/fail ............................... 86
analyzing a trace. see analysis, after acquisition
analyzing results........................................ 182
application, starting .................................... 26
applications, typical................................... 182
Att. column in events table........................ 112
attenuation
fiber section ........................................... 86
LSA measurement method................... 150
measurement....................................... 150
reflectance ........................................... 152
two-point measurement method ......... 150
Auto mode
acquiring traces ..................................... 69
selecting test wavelength ................ 67, 73
setting fiber parameters......................... 70
testing ................................................... 67
automatic acquisition time. see autorange acquisition time
automatic zoom reset................................ 124
autonaming
MultiTest...................................... 184, 187
OTDR...................................................... 65
autorange acquisition time.......................... 77
average loss in Trace Info. tab ................... 128
average splice loss in Trace Info. tab ......... 128
B
backreflection measurement ..................... 207
basic OTDR theory ....................................... 60
battery
charge status ....................................... 253
clock .................................................. 7, 31
LED ...................................................... 4, 5
285
Index
C
cable and fiber names ............................... 187
calibrated wavelengths ............................. 181
calibrating the touchscreen......................... 27
calibration
certificate............................................. 267
interval ................................................ 267
Canadian Standards Association (CSA).......... ix
cancelling dark current effects ............ 37, 196
capacitors.................................................... 12
car outlet, charging battery with............... 254
caution
of personal hazard................................... 8
of product hazard.................................... 8
certification information ............................... ix
changing batteries .................................... 258
circuit performance ............................. 37, 196
cleaning
detector ports...................................... 252
EUI connectors..................................... 250
fiber ends ...................................... 64, 186
front panel .......................................... 249
clearing
power meter display .............................. 45
traces from the display (OTDR) ............ 123
clock battery. see battery
cold shutdown ............................................ 25
color of traces in display ........................... 110
communication
talk set................................................. 234
text messages ...................................... 231
component under test. see DUT
configuring application ......................183190
286
D
dark current effects, eliminating.......... 37, 196
data points .................................................. 84
data, transferring ...................................... 182
date of trace acquisition.................... 160, 161
decrementation, file name .......................... 65
default trace name ...................................... 65
definition of the OTDR................................. 55
deleting events .......................................... 134
delimiting fiber span ................................. 114
description
LED panel............................................. 4, 5
ORL meter ............................................ 203
power meter ........................................ 193
description of event types ......................... 169
detailed report........................................... 162
detecting module ........................................ 19
detection, modulation............................... 181
detector
see. power meter
detector port, cleaning .............................. 252
detector types ........................................... 181
device under test. see DUT
dial
Distance ................................................. 80
moving .................................................. 82
Pulse ...................................................... 80
Time....................................................... 80
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Index
E
electronic offsets, eliminating ............. 37, 196
ending talk set communication ................. 236
end-of-fiber
detection threshold ..................... 129, 136
event ................................................... 169
equation of distance ................................... 60
equipment returns .................................... 279
establishing talk set communication ......... 234
EUI
baseplate ....................................... 63, 185
connector adapter ......................... 63, 185
dust cap......................................... 63, 185
EUI connectors, cleaning ........................... 250
event
deleting ............................................... 134
description of types ............................. 169
difference with fault .............................. 60
distance measurement......................... 145
effect of setting as span start/end . 88, 141
fault notification.................................... 87
insertion .............................................. 132
location ....................................... 112, 113
loss. see event loss
marking fault in events table ................. 87
name, displaying ................................. 111
287
Index
F
failed events, flagging................................. 87
FAQs.......................................................... 275
FasTesT
thresholds............................................ 189
wavelengths, selecting ........................ 212
fault
difference with event............................. 60
marking in events table ......................... 87
notification, for events .......................... 87
favorite wavelengths ................................. 181
features ..................................................... 181
fiber
attenuation.......................................... 112
identifying by name....................... 65, 159
identifying visually ............................... 165
measuring optical power ....................... 41
section attenuation................................ 86
sections display.................................... 114
span length ......................................... 128
type in Trace Info. tab.......................... 128
see also fiber span ................................. 88
fiber and cable names ............................... 187
fiber ends, cleaning............................. 64, 186
fiber length measurement......... 181, 211, 221
fiber parameters, setting
acquisition-specific (Advanced mode).. 127
default ................................................... 78
fiber span
analysis ................................................ 141
average loss in Trace Info. tab ............. 128
average splice loss in Trace Info. tab.... 128
delimitation ......................................... 114
length in Trace Info. tab ................ 88, 128
setting ................................................... 88
total loss in Trace Info. tab .................. 128
zooming (automatic) ........................... 124
fiber under test. see DUT
file name, in trace display ......................... 116
flagging failed events.................................. 87
forced selection of test wavelength ...... 70, 76
288
G
General tab................................................ 116
grid display................................................ 116
H
hard drive LED ........................................... 4, 5
hazard, laser radiation............................. 911
headset, using ........................................... 235
helix factor
admissible values ................................... 78
in Trace Info. tab.................................. 129
modification ........................................ 127
setting ................................................... 78
hiding traces.............................................. 121
high-power source .................................... 181
high-resolution feature................................ 84
I
identification label..................................... 276
identifying fiber under test........................ 165
incrementation, file name ........................... 65
indoor use ................................................... 12
injection level, in events table.................... 114
input current ............................................... 13
inserting a module ...................................... 17
insertion loss (IL). see loss
installing unit .............................................. 12
intermittent signal............................... 50, 230
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Index
IOR
in Trace Info. tab ................................. 129
modification ........................................ 127
obtaining ............................................... 78
setting ................................................... 78
L
label, identification ................................... 276
laser safety information ...........................911
laser safety LED ......................................... 4, 5
laser source. see source
laser, using OTDR as source....................... 165
launch level ............................................... 260
least-square approximation. see LSA
LED panel description................................ 4, 5
length unit ................................................ 183
length, fiber .............................. 181, 211, 221
light source. see source
list of favorite wavelengths ............... 181, 194
Loc. in events table.................................... 112
locating events .......................................... 113
loopback referencing method ................... 214
loss
average for fiber span.......................... 128
average splice ...................................... 128
connector .............................................. 86
cumulative for fiber span..................... 128
in events table ..................................... 112
measurement....................................... 146
measurement, positioning markers ..... 149
non-reflective events average .............. 128
splice ..................................................... 86
loss measurement
description........................................... 181
performing .......................................... 200
reference ..................................... 197, 214
saving results ....................................... 202
thresholds............................................ 189
see also power meter
M
mail feature. see text messages
maintenance
battery ................................................. 253
detector ports ...................................... 252
EUI connectors ..................................... 250
front panel........................................... 249
general information ............................. 249
marker
disappearing on zoom ......................... 144
too close to one another...................... 144
maximum input current............................... 13
measurement
attenuation (two-point and LSA) ......... 150
event distance...................................... 145
event loss ............................................. 146
event RBS level ..................................... 145
ORL ...................................................... 153
units..................................................... 118
with power meter .................................. 41
measurement units.................................... 183
measuring
loss ...................................................... 200
ORL ...................................................... 203
power .................................................. 200
message feature. see text messages
modulation
detection of ................................. 181, 201
source .......................................... 181, 227
VFL....................................................... 229
module
detection ............................................... 19
insertion................................................. 17
removal.................................................. 17
289
Index
N
naming
reference trace....................................... 94
trace automatically ................................ 65
naming results automatically ............ 184, 187
non-reflective event, averaged loss ........... 128
nulling offsets. see offset nulling
number
in events table ..................................... 112
of the event ......................................... 112
O
offset nulling............................... 37, 181, 196
opening trace file ...................................... 107
operating light source ............................... 165
optical detector performance.............. 37, 196
optical return loss. see ORL
optical return loss. see ORL measurement
option used at start-up ............................... 32
ORL measurement
description................................... 181, 203
performing .......................................... 207
thresholds............................................ 189
ORL zero measurement, performing ......... 205
ORL, module required for calculations ...... 153
OTDR
basic theory ........................................... 60
definition............................................... 55
internal components ............................. 61
using as laser source............................ 165
OTDR software
file compatibility between versions...... 156
launch level.......................................... 260
290
P
parameters
Advanced mode..................................... 77
helix factor............................................. 78
IOR......................................................... 78
Rayleigh backscatter coefficient ............. 78
Template mode...................................... 92
trace display......................................... 116
pass/fail message display ............................. 87
pass/fail test
disabling ................................................ 87
enabling................................................. 87
when to perform ................................... 87
pass/fail thresholds. see thresholds
performing
null measurement .......................... 37, 196
optical power measurement .................. 41
ORL measurement................................ 207
ORL zero measurement ........................ 205
power or loss measurement................. 200
photodetector ............................................. 60
PON testing ............................................... 182
ports, illustration of........................... 181182
power LED ................................................. 4, 5
power measurement. see loss
power meter
accessing ............................................... 35
buttons description................................ 36
clearing the display ................................ 45
creating a report .................................... 46
description................................... 181, 193
detector types ...................................... 181
display ................................................. 193
measurement......................................... 41
modulated signal detection ................. 201
printing a report .................................... 48
recalling results ...................................... 44
reference values ..................................... 40
results .................................................... 43
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Index
R
radiation hazard, laser..............................911
RBS (Rayleigh backscatter)
description............................................. 61
in Trace Info. tab ................................. 129
modification ........................................ 127
obtaining ............................................... 78
setting ................................................... 78
RBS level measurement event.................... 145
re-analyzing a trace ................................... 139
recalibration .............................................. 267
recalling results, power meter ..................... 44
receiving text message .............................. 233
red, value in .............................................. 189
reference
mode ..................................................... 40
values, setting........................................ 40
reference measurement
loopback method ................................ 214
multiple ............................................... 214
power meter........................................ 197
side-by-side method ............................ 214
reference trace
naming .................................................. 94
parameters............................................. 92
selection............................................... 101
reference, zero power.......................... 37, 196
Refl. column in events table ...................... 112
reflectance
attenuation .......................................... 152
detection threshold...................... 129, 136
of event ............................................... 112
of non-reflective events........................ 152
source of inaccurate measurements....... 79
removing a module ..................................... 17
repairing unit............................................... 12
replacing or removing battery ................... 258
report
content ................................................ 162
creating for power meter results............ 46
of trace ................................................ 159
printing.......................................... 48, 162
resetting fiber parameters, Auto mode ....... 70
restrictions Ref. Creation/Template mode .... 92
results
autonaming ......................................... 187
ORL measurement................................ 209
processing features .............................. 182
saving .................................................. 184
return loss. see ORL measurement
return merchandise authorization (RMA) .. 279
ring volume ............................................... 236
S
safety
caution..................................................... 8
conventions ............................................. 8
information........................................ 911
warning ................................................... 8
same pulse and time for all wavelengths..... 81
saving
format, FTB-200 ................................... 155
power/loss results ................................ 202
291
Index
292
span end
description........................................... 169
effect of setting on events table .... 88, 141
span position, updating ............................ 141
span start
description........................................... 169
effect of setting on events table .... 88, 141
specifications, product ...................... 275, 281
splice loss
average, in Trace Info. tab ................... 128
detection threshold...................... 129, 136
threshold ............................................... 86
start-up option ............................................ 32
stopping trace acquisition ..................... 67, 74
storage requirements ................................ 249
storing
changing default trace name ................. 65
trace autonaming .................................. 65
suffix, naming ........................................... 187
summarized report .................................... 162
swapping traces ........................................ 142
symbols, safety .............................................. 8
system under test. see DUT
T
talk set
compatibility........................................ 234
description........................................... 234
ending communication ........................ 236
establishing communication ................ 234
placing a call........................................ 235
port...................................................... 234
receiving a call ..................................... 236
voice and ring volumes ........................ 236
technical specifications...................... 275, 281
technical support....................................... 276
temperature for storage ............................ 249
Template mode
acquiring the reference trace ................. 94
acquiring traces ..................................... 95
applying parameters to other traces ...... 92
FTB-200
Index
description............................................. 91
naming the reference trace.................... 94
reference trace naming.......................... 94
restrictions............................................. 92
selecting reference trace...................... 101
setting parameters................................. 92
test settings used................................... 92
testing ................................................... 91
Template OTDR. see Template mode
test tools
light source.......................................... 227
ORL meter............................................ 203
power meter........................................ 193
test wavelength, forced selection.......... 70, 76
test, settings used in Template mode.......... 92
testing
Advanced mode..................................... 73
Auto mode ............................................ 67
Template mode...................................... 91
text messages
compatibility........................................ 231
description................................... 182, 231
modifying ............................................ 232
receiving .............................................. 233
sending................................................ 232
theory, OTDR............................................... 60
thresholds ......................................... 182, 189
analysis detection ................................ 136
connector loss ....................................... 86
detection ............................................. 129
end-of-fiber detection ......................... 136
fault notification.................................... 87
fiber section attenuation ....................... 86
pass, fail, warning ................................. 87
pass/fail message ................................... 87
power .................................................... 38
reflectance detection ................... 129, 136
setting pass/fail...................................... 86
setting, power meter ............................. 38
splice loss .............................................. 86
splice loss detection..................... 129, 136
trace analysis ......................................... 86
Time dial
custom-time mode............................... 105
setting ................................................... 80
time in Trace Info. tab ............................... 128
time, custom values................................... 105
tools
talk set ................................................. 234
visual fault locator ............................... 229
see also test tools
total loss in Trace Info. tab ........................ 128
touchscreen calibration ............................... 27
trace
accuracy................................................. 84
acquisition in Advanced mode ............... 73
acquisition in Auto mode....................... 69
acquisition in Template mode................ 95
analysis ................................................ 139
analysis detection thresholds ............... 136
autonaming ........................................... 65
changing default name.......................... 65
color in trace display ............................ 110
compatibility between ToolBox versions156
editing buttons .................................... 109
export formats ..................................... 155
opening file.......................................... 107
pass/fail analysis threshold..................... 86
purpose of swapping ........................... 142
re-analyzing ......................................... 139
stopping the acquisition .................. 67, 74
storage, in different formats ................ 155
swapping ............................................. 142
trace display
behavior on zoom................................ 125
clearing traces...................................... 123
description ........................................... 109
displaying file name ............................. 116
parameters........................................... 116
trace formats, FTB-200 .............................. 155
Trace Info. tab
average loss ......................................... 128
average splice loss................................ 128
backscatter .......................................... 129
293
Index
U
undeletable events .................................... 134
unit
installing................................................ 12
repairing ................................................ 12
ventilation ............................................. 12
unit recalibration....................................... 267
units of measurement ............................... 183
updating span position ............................. 141
using light source...................................... 165
294
V
ventilation ................................................... 12
VFL
1 Hz pulsed output .............................. 168
continuous wave output ...................... 168
modulating signal .................. 50, 229, 230
operation and display .................... 50, 230
performing a test ........................... 50, 230
status ................................................... 229
using.................................................... 165
visual fault locator. see VFL
voice volume ............................................. 236
volumes (ring and voice) ........................... 236
W
warm shutdown .......................................... 25
warning thresholds...................................... 87
warranty
certification.......................................... 278
exclusions ............................................ 278
general................................................. 277
liability ................................................. 278
null and void........................................ 277
wavelength
indication in Trace Info. tab ................. 128
selecting, in Auto mode ................... 67, 73
wavelengths
calibrated............................................. 181
FasTesT................................................. 212
list of favorite............................... 181, 194
source .................................................. 228
Z
zero measurement, ORL ............................ 205
zero-power reference .......................... 37, 196
zoom
controls................................................ 125
resetting automatically ........................ 124
window display.................................... 116
FTB-200
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