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How to prevent damage to the ef-trc fiber cables, Caution – Fluke Networks CertiFiber Pro Users Manual User Manual

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Chapter 7: How to Certify Fiber Cabling

Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results

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Figure 77. How to Prevent Damage to the EF-TRC Fiber Cables

Caution

If you use mandrels for tests on multimode fiber, do
not use test reference cords made from bend-
insensitive fiber. The mandrels possibly will not
remove all of the modes that can make your loss
measurements unreliable.

Minimum bend

diameter:

1.2 in (30 mm)