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EXFO FOT-930 Multifunction Loss Tester User Manual

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Measuring Optical Return Loss

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FOT-930

Performing and Saving ORL Measurements

5. Connect one end of a patchcord to the F

AS

T

ES

T SM port of your unit

leaving the other end unconnected.

6. Perform an ORL reference as follows:

Note: During the reference, the patchcord end should remain in the air;

reflections occurring at a fiber-to-air interface correspond to a constant of
14.7 dB.

Use the left/right function arrows to display
ORL Reference and press the F1 or F2 key
to select it.

In the ORL Reference message box, press
OK (Enter).