EXFO FTB-7000 OTDR Series for FTB-500 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
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Contents
Certification Information ..................................................................................................... viii
1 Introducing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer ................................ 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................3
Trace Acquisition Modes .........................................................................................................4
Data Post-Processing ..............................................................................................................4
Bidirectional Analysis Application ...........................................................................................4
Available OTDR Models ...........................................................................................................4
OTDR Basic Principles ..............................................................................................................7
Conventions ............................................................................................................................9
2 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 11
Laser Safety Information (Models without VFL) ....................................................................11
Laser Safety Information (Models with VFL) ..........................................................................12
3 Getting Started with Your OTDR ............................................................... 13
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ..................................................................................13
Starting the OTDR Application ..............................................................................................20
Timer ....................................................................................................................................23
Exiting the Application .........................................................................................................23
4 Setting Up Your OTDR ................................................................................ 25
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................25
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................26
Defining Cables .....................................................................................................................28
Naming Trace Files Automatically .........................................................................................50
Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check ..................................................................54
Launch Conditions for Multimode Measurements ................................................................55
5 Testing Fibers in Auto Mode ...................................................................... 57