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Multifunction Loss Tester

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Measuring Optical Return Loss

Optical return loss (ORL) is the total effect of multiple reflections and
scattering events within a fiber-optic system.

The FTB-3930 Multifunction Loss Tester is equipped with an ORL meter to
measure ORL for singlemode fibers. The ORL meter uses the F

AS

T

ES

T SM

(singlemode) port only.

The following functions are available on your ORL meter:

FT

B-

39

30

MUL

TI

TE

ST

ORL meter port

Measured ORL
(positive value)

Current ORL
wavelength

ORL meter
sensitivity

Value under
threshold

Add current value
to Tested fibers
(to actually save
data, press Save
on function bar)

Set reference using

ORL calibrated patchcord (best)

Set reference using

any patchcord

Change name of
next saved fiber

Switch between

singlemode

wavelengths

Calibrate ORL meter

sensitivity