Atec Fluke-OF-500 - Manual (Page 65)

Using the Loss/Length Option
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About Setting the Reference
Setting a reference lets the tester automatically subtract
out the losses due to reference test cords and the main
and remote tester.
Note
Always let your test equipment warm up for 5
minutes before setting a reference.
For the most accurate test results, you should set the
reference at these times:
•
At the beginning of each day using the remote end
setup (Figures 25 through 32) you will use that day.
The tester reminds you to set the reference if the
reference is more than 12 hours old.
•
Anytime you reconnect a reference test cord to the
tester or other source.
•
Anytime the tester warns you that the reference is
out of date.
The tester requires you to set the reference at these
times:
•
Anytime you change the loss/length module in the
main or remote tester.
•
Anytime you start using a different remote tester.
• Thirty days after the reference was previously set.
The tester warns you if the reference value is outside of
an acceptable range.
To see the reference information for the current remote
end setup, select Set Loss/Length Reference from the
Functions menu; then press
A View Settings.
See the sections "Testing in Smart Remote Mode",
"Testing in Loopback Mode", and "Testing in Far End
Source Mode" for details on setting the reference for
each mode.