AE2300 Series

User Manual

Version 1.35
Preface

Thanks for purchasing the AE2300 series Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). This manual contains useful

information about AE2300 series OTDR’s functions and operating procedures as well as its handling precautions. To

ensure proper use, please read this guide thoroughly before starting the operations.

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents in this guide. However, should you have any questions or

find any errors, please contact your nearest DEVISER representative. The contents of this operation guide are subject to

change without prior notice as a result of our continuing improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions.

Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without DEVISER’s permission is strictly

prohibited.

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Description of Symbols

Operation information and recommendations

Important operation information to follow to make the use of this instrument more efficiently

To alert users of conditions that could cause damage to the instrument or loss of important data.

To alert users of conditions that could cause serious body injuries.

This instrument has 1310nm and 1550nm high power semiconductor

laser and its safety conforms with:

FDA21CFR Part 1040.10 standard

IEC825-1(EN60825-1:1994) Ⅲ b standard

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Table of Content

Preface 1 Setup 10

Description of Symbols 2 Auto 10

Component Function 4 Manual 11

Front Panel 4 Start 12

Interface Panel 5 Analyzing the Results 13

Display 6 Cursors test Distance/Loss/Slope 14

Preparations 7 Real-time 15

AC Adapter 7 Zoom&Move 16

Battery 8 Store&Load 17

Power ON 8 Trouble Shooting 19

Connect Fiber 9 Customer Service and Support 20

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Component Function

Front Panel

Protector

Protect the instrument Display Area

from collisions

Function Keys Auto Key

Menu/File/Setup/Result

On/off Button

TAB
Backspace Real-Time

Light Function Keys

See page 8.
Enter、Arrow key

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Component Function

Interface Panel

AC adapter
VFL
650nm

OTDR Port USB Port

插口 Ethernet Port

Standard FC / PC, SC/PC USB 2.0 10/100bit/s

optical Connector (SC/APC
is optional)

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 Component Function

Display
Status Bar

Setup Key

Trace

Soft keyboard

Markers
Information

Events
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Preparations

AC adapter

AC adapter input: 100~240V , 0.5A , 50~60Hz DV output: 12.0V , 1.2A

Adapter Port

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 Battery

1. Remove the screws

2. Remove the battery cover

3. Install the battery

4. Attach the battery cover

5. Tighten the screws Caution: Please recharge the battery every 3 months.

Power ON
Please charge the battery when the low power alarm.
Battery capacity Charging
indication LED Indicator
Full

1/2 Red：Charging
1/4 Green：Full

Low

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Connect Fiber

Before using the OTDR to measure, the operator should ensure that the type of fiber
connector is consistent with the instrument’s optical connector and please prepare cleaning
tools to clean the fiber interface.
Otherwise, it will affect measurement accuracy and potentially cause serious damage to the
equipment.
To ensure the instrument functioning properly and obtain the best test result, you should
always clean the fiber end with ethanol (ethyl alcohol or pure alcohol) before connecting to
the laser interface. Wait until the alcohol is volatilized before connecting the fiber to the
instrument.
When the fiber is disconnected from OTDR, cover the laser interface with its cap immediately
to avoid dust or dirt getting into the laser interface.
Do not look directly into any live fiber or direct laser light. Wear appropriate protective
eyewear. Otherwise, it can cause blindness or damage to the eye.
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Setup

AUTO
You can use the ‘AUTO’ KEY or the Setup Menu to select the AUTO mode.

You can select both 1310nm and 1550nm

1. Press’ Setup’ Press AUTO button or

2. Select ‘Test Mode’ touch to set

3. Select ‘Auto Test’ and ‘Wavelength’ up the parameters.

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 Manual
Manual test mode need to set up the parameters according to the actual situation.

1. Press ‘Setup’

2. Select ‘Test Mode’

3. Select ‘Manual Test’

You can select both 1310nm and 1550nm

4. Choose the appropriate parameters, will help to get a better results.

To obtain the distance accurate, please select the high resolution.

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Start

1. Press button or touch on the screen both will start the test.

2. It will undertake connection state detecting first. If the connection state is bad, please clean or
replace the connector. Good
General
Bad

3. The progress bar will appear after the connection state detecting, touch STOP button on the screen
will stop test.

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Analyzing the Results
Results Cursor Left

Cursor Right

Cursor Left+Right

Zoom Auto

Zoom In Free

1:1

Move-Move the trace free

Trace+Table

1310nm or 1550nm

Edit Event
Events Table

Touch the event in the table, the corresponding event will highlight on the trace.

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Cursors test Distance/Loss/Slope

Touch target location on the trace, the currently selected cursor will move to there.

LSA-Least square attenuation

2pt- Two point method

Distance

Loss/Slope information

Setup Test Loss Algorithm, select the LSA or 2pt.

Arrow button can also fine-tuning the cursors.

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Real-time

Real-time mode does not analyze the Results.

Set up the real-time mode:

The connection state detecting will
1、 Select ‘Setup’
appear after start the measurement,
2、 Select ‘Acq. Time’
3、 Select ‘Real-time Mode’ but the progress bar won’t appear.

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Zoom&Move
1:1 Zoom auto

Zoom In Free Move-Move the trace free

Before After

In addition to the area magnification, the focus is the cursor.

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Store&Load

How to save?

Choose the path Name the file.

to save the file. Set up the store parameters

Edit the selected

folder.

Return

The file key can also open the file menu.

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Store&Load

How to open a file?

Choose the folder. Choose the file.

How to copy files to the U Disk?

1. Marker the files which you
want to copy.
2. Touch the ‘Copy’ button.
3. Touch ‘Send to USB’ button.

Table the menu to rename or cut the file.

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 Trouble Shooting
Connection State
If the connection state is bad, or it alarm for strong
reflection, please clean or replace the connector. It
will cause the instrument to fail or not working
properly.
Setup Problem
The trace is too short—Increase the distance range
Noise too large—Increase measurement time and
pulse width
Events incomplete—Reset the threshold to Auto
Resolution Low—Reset the high resolution
Signal on Fiber
Alarm about the signal on fiber after starting the
measurement or in the measurement process.
Please make sure to stop the measurement, otherwise it can
severely damage the instrument. Start measuring again
after closing the signal on the fiber.
Blank screen or fail to boot
1: The power is depleted. Charge the battery with accessory
adapter.
2: The battery is damaged and replace a new one.
3: Automatic recovery: Connect the power adapter and
restart the OTDR. Wait for 2 minutes and the system will
carry on automatic recovery operation.
4: Manual recovery:
a : Connect the power adapter while the power is off;
b : Meanwhile press the On/Off and the Menu buttons and
keeping 1 seconds;
c : Release these two buttons. After 3 seconds the system
will be in recovery mode automatically.
5: Hardware fault and return it to the factory to be repaired.
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 Customer Service and Support

General Information
DEVISER Inc warrants this instrument against defects for 3 years from the date of shipment.
Exclusions
Accessories, including but not limited to the built-in optical interface adapter, is not covered in the warranty.
It will only carry 3 months warranty. The battery will only carry 1-year warranty.
The warranty does not cover failure resulting from improper use or installation, nor does it cover normal
wear and tear, accident, abuse, and negligence.
Liability
Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper use of this instrument, accessories, and
software.
Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from modification of this instrument and its accessories
by unauthorized personnel or the warranty label has been removed.
Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from external forces, such as mechanical forces, soaking,
extreme heat or cold, and fire.
Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of this instrument, nor shall be responsible
for damages or failure of other equipment to which this instrument is connected.

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 Customer Service and Support

Service and Maintenance

Send your instrument for services or maintenance.
Please contact your local distributor where you purchased from or contact our customer service center
listed in this guide. Our representative will determine whether your equipment needs to be tested,
repaired or calibrated.
Please backup your data before sending it in for repair.
Please try to use the original packaging materials and attach a statement to describe in detail of what the
observed problems were.
Please return the equipment to your local distributor or our local repair center with freight paid.
After repair is done, we will return the equipment with a repair report. If the instrument is under warranty,
we will pay the return freight. If the instrument is no longer under warranty, you will be responsible for
the cost listed on the repair report.

After testing, if the returned equipment is found to be working properly and meet all the applicable
standards, all related costs will be charged to the user.

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