Atec Fluke-OF-500 - Manual (Page 5)

Contents (continued)
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Cleaning the Loss/Length Connectors ..................................................................... 54
Cleaning the OUTPUT Connector ....................................................................... 54
Cleaning the INPUT Connector ........................................................................... 54
About Setting the Reference................................................................................... 55
Setting the Number of Adapters and Splices.......................................................... 56
Using Mandrels for Testing Multimode Fiber......................................................... 58
Testing in Smart Remote Mode............................................................................... 60
Testing in Loopback Mode ...................................................................................... 66
Testing in Far End Source Mode.............................................................................. 72
Using the Visual Fault Locator...................................................................................... 77
Using the Power Meter Option .................................................................................... 80
Overview of Memory Functions ................................................................................... 84
Memory Capacity and Card Sizes Supported .......................................................... 84
Clearing the Internal Memory ................................................................................. 85
About LinkWare and LinkWare Stats Software........................................................... 85
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 86
Updating the Tester’s Software............................................................................... 86
Updating via the USB or Serial Port ................................................................... 87
Updating via a Memory Card Created with LinkWare ...................................... 88
Optical Connector Care............................................................................................ 89
Replacing Reference Test Cords and Launch Fibers ............................................... 89
Replacing the Battery .............................................................................................. 90
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 90
Storage .......................................................................................................................... 90
Calibration..................................................................................................................... 91
If Something Seems Wrong .......................................................................................... 91
Getting Help ............................................................................................................. 91
Signs of a Bad OTDR Connector .............................................................................. 94