EXFO FOT-930 Multifunction Loss Tester - Manual (Page 58)

Performing Automated IL/ORL/Length Measurements (F
AS T ES T )
50 FOT-930
Referencing Units for F AS T ES T
To perform a side-by-side reference:
1. On the master unit (the one initiating the
test), press F
AS T ES T.
2. In the Ref. Type list, select the Side-by-side
reference type, then press Enter. An
illustration of the connection is shown with
previous reference values (if any).
3. Connect both units through their F
AS
T
ES
T ports, using two reference
patchcords and a bulkhead adapter.
4. Press Take Reference (F1/F2 key). After a few seconds, the unit
displays new reference values for each wavelength on both units. If
values are not acceptable, try to clean connectors and repeat this step.
5. Disconnect the two patchcords from the bulkhead only and connect
them to the fiber under test (using bulkhead adapters or the system
patch panels).
I
MPORTANT

You can turn off the unit without losing the reference.

If you disconnect the patchcords from the F
AS
T
ES
T ports, you
must take a new reference.
Reference
patchcord
Bulkhead
adapter
Reference
patchcord