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Getting Started with FastReporter4 FastReporterInstalling and Uninstalling FastReporterInstalling and Uninstalling FastReporterThe installation wizard

Working with PMD Files94 FastReporterWorking with PMD Statistic MeasurementsTo view PMD measurement statistics:1. Open a .pmdb measurement file.2. Sel

Data Post-Processing Software 958 Working with OPM/PPM MeasurementsAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files saved in fol

Working with OPM/PPM Measurements96 FastReporterAccepted File FormatsTo change OPM/PPM settings:1. Open the file which contains OPM/PPM measurements.2

Working with OPM/PPM MeasurementsData Post-Processing Software 97Power Meter ResultsPower Meter Results Power meter results are displayed in the OPM a

Working with OPM/PPM Measurements98 FastReporterPower Meter ResultsTo view the Power meter results for PPM measurements:1. Select the file which conta

Working with OPM/PPM MeasurementsData Post-Processing Software 99Changing Correction FactorChanging Correction FactorCorrection factors are used to ad

Data Post-Processing Software 1019 Working with FIP filesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files such as saved in follo

Working with FIP files102 FastReporterMatching FilesTo match FIP files using identifiers:1. On the Project menu, select FIP Properties.2. From the FIP

Working with FIP filesData Post-Processing Software 103Setting FIP Thresholds Table OptionsSetting FIP Thresholds Table OptionsYou can hide specific z

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 5Starting FastReporterStarting FastReporterOnce installed, all you need to do is double

Working with FIP files104 FastReporterSetting FIP Thresholds Table Options2. Select or clear any of the following threshold view options:View Option D

Working with FIP filesData Post-Processing Software 105Setting FIP Results Table OptionsSetting FIP Results Table OptionsYou can hide specific zone in

Working with FIP files106 FastReporterSetting FIP Results Table Options2. Select or clear any of the following results view options:Note: Table view o

Working with FIP filesData Post-Processing Software 107FIP Graphic Display OptionsFIP Graphic Display OptionsYour FastReporter application displays th

Working with FIP files108 FastReporterFIP Graphic Display OptionsTo change FIP graphic display options:1. On the View menu, select FIP to display the

Data Post-Processing Software 10910 Working with iOLM filesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files saved in following f

Working with iOLM files110 FastReporterViewing and Modifying iOLM Thresholds3. In the Results window, select the Thresholds tab.4. Select the waveleng

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 111Viewing and Modifying iOLM Thresholds8. Under Link length Pass/Fail thresholds, view or modify

Working with iOLM files112 FastReporterViewing and Modifying iOLM SettingsViewing and Modifying iOLM Settings In the Summary tab you can view and modi

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 113Viewing and Modifying iOLM Settings4. In the Results table all the results components, such as

Getting Started with FastReporter6 FastReporterRegistering FastReporterTo register FastReporter:1. From the welcome window, click Register.2. Enter th

Working with iOLM files114 FastReporterViewing and Modifying iOLM SettingsLink DefinitionThe Link Definition table displays the information about the

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 115Viewing and Modifying Identifier LabelsViewing and Modifying Identifier Labels The OLM identif

Working with iOLM files116 FastReporterViewing and Modifying Identifier Labels4. Select the Identifier from the list of available choices in the Iden

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 117Viewing and Modifying Identifier LabelsModifying Auto-Increment ValuesYou can modify the Auto-

Working with iOLM files118 FastReporterViewing and Modifying Identifier LabelsModifying Start, Stop, and Step ValuesYou can modify the Start, Stop, an

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 119Managing ElementManaging Element When an element or a section is selected from the Link View,

Working with iOLM files120 FastReporterManaging ElementViewing Element/Section detailsUnder the Element/Section Details tab, you can view the followin

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 121Managing Element³ Wavelength (nm): The wavelength at which the values have been taken.³ Loss (

Working with iOLM files122 FastReporterManaging ElementTo enable the View Section Details1. From the View menu, select iOLM, and select View Section D

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 123Managing ElementType of ElementsElement Name Element Icon Element DescriptionMacrobend Macrob

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 7Registering FastReporter3. Click Register.³ If you have Internet access on the compute

Working with iOLM files124 FastReporterManaging ElementGroup ElementLink elements will be displayed as groups when the iOLM analysis detects several l

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 125Managing ElementNote: If some elements are grouped then the total group loss value is compared

Working with iOLM files126 FastReporterManaging ElementTo add element:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Select the existing element where you want to add the ne

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 127Managing ElementTo add an element to a group of elements:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Select an Ele

Working with iOLM files128 FastReporterManaging Element3. Select the location of the element from the Location list, from the New Element window.4. Se

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 129Managing ElementTo add element on section:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Select the required section

Working with iOLM files130 FastReporterManaging ElementModifying Element TypesIn the Type column, you can view the type of element selected in the Lin

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 131Managing ElementDeleting ElementYou can only delete the manually added element.To delete eleme

Working with iOLM files132 FastReporterLink ViewLink ViewThe iOLM Link View is an intuitive representation, which combines several measurement results

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 133Link ViewLink OverviewThe following color codes are used.³ Red: If element is fail.³ Green: If

Getting Started with FastReporter8 FastReporterRegistering FastReporter4. After approval by customer service, you will receive a KeyCode.lic file by e

Working with iOLM files134 FastReporterLink ViewLink Composition The link composition is described below.³ Element position: The distance of the eleme

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 135Link View³ Element Pass/Fail: The status of the element whether it is pass, fail, or unknown.³

Working with iOLM files136 FastReporterLink ViewOTDR RepresentationThe OTDR Representation option, displays the OTDR trace representation of the Link

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 137Analyzing MeasurementsTo view the OTDR Representation from Link View:1. Select an iOLM measure

Working with iOLM files138 FastReporterManaging Configuration FilesManaging Configuration FilesYou can create a new configuration file as well as appl

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 139Managing Configuration FilesApplying Configuration SettingsWhen you apply the settings of a co

Working with iOLM files140 FastReporterManaging Configuration FilesTo apply the configuration settings:1. Select an iOLM file from the Files window, r

Working with iOLM filesData Post-Processing Software 141DiagnosticsDiagnostics This section explains the diagnostics feature available in the intellig

Data Post-Processing Software 14311 Viewing and Editing MeasurementsThe identification information and identifiers are displayed in Identification tab

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 9Software Customization WizardSoftware Customization WizardThe Software Customization W

Viewing and Editing Measurements144 FastReporterViewing and Editing Measurement Identification InformationViewing and Editing Measurement Identificati

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsData Post-Processing Software 145Viewing and Editing Measurement Identification Information6. You can view and modify

Viewing and Editing Measurements146 FastReporterViewing and Editing Measurement Identification InformationModifying Auto-Increment ValuesYou can modif

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsData Post-Processing Software 147Viewing and Editing Measurement Identification InformationModifying Start, Stop, and

Viewing and Editing Measurements148 FastReporterViewing and Editing Measurement Summary InformationViewing and Editing Measurement Summary Information

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsData Post-Processing Software 149Viewing and Sorting Files or MeasurementsViewing and Sorting Files or MeasurementsYou

Viewing and Editing Measurements150 FastReporterSaving Measurement FilesSaving Measurement FilesYou can save the changes you make to selected measurem

Data Post-Processing Software 15112 Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsFastReporter can print and generate two types of reports:³ Measurement

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports152 FastReporterGenerating ReportsGenerating ReportsYou can easily generate a variety of reports in either

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsData Post-Processing Software 153Generating Reports4. In the Template list, select a report template.5. In

Getting Started with FastReporter10 FastReporterSoftware Customization WizardTo customize the FastReporter application:1. In the first step, select wh

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports154 FastReporterGenerating Reports6. In the File Type list, select whether you want to save the report as a

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsData Post-Processing Software 155Previewing ReportsPreviewing ReportsThe print preview function provides yo

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports156 FastReporterPreviewing ReportsTo preview a summary report:1. Select measurements or files in the Measur

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsData Post-Processing Software 157Previewing Reports5. To close the Print Preview window, click Close.

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports158 FastReporterPrinting ReportsPrinting ReportsFastReporter allows you to print your reports for future co

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsData Post-Processing Software 159Printing Reports4. Select a measurement report template.5. Click OK.

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports160 FastReporterUsing the ClipboardUsing the ClipboardYou can copy and paste measurement graphics from Fast

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsData Post-Processing Software 161Creating and Modifying Report TemplatesCreating and Modifying Report Templ

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports162 FastReporterCreating and Modifying Report TemplatesTo modify a report template:1. Start Crystal Reports

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsData Post-Processing Software 163Creating and Modifying Report TemplatesTo add a report template to the lis

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 11Software Customization Wizard5. Select or clear the check box next to the measurement

Data Post-Processing Software 16513 Exporting Data for PostprocessingFastReporter can issue data files in a simplified, raw format for further data pr

Exporting Data for Postprocessing166 FastReporter4. In the Template list, select a data export template.5. In the File Name box, type a name for the d

Exporting Data for PostprocessingData Post-Processing Software 1676. In the File Type list, select .xls.7. Click OK.

Data Post-Processing Software 16914 Using FastReporter ToolsFastReporter features tools to help you better manage your data, such as:³ Data transfer t

Using FastReporter Tools170 FastReporterTo start an analysis tool:1. Select the measurement in the Measurements tab.2. On the Tools menu, click Start

Using FastReporter ToolsData Post-Processing Software 171Setting a Reference File or MeasurementSetting a Reference File or MeasurementA reference fil

Using FastReporter Tools172 FastReporterSetting a Reference File or MeasurementTo set a reference measurement:1. In the Files window, select the file.

Using FastReporter ToolsData Post-Processing Software 173Automatically Documenting Measurement FilesAutomatically Documenting Measurement FilesThe aut

Getting Started with FastReporter12 FastReporterCustomizing the Main WindowCustomizing the Main WindowWhen you start FastReporter, the main window app

Using FastReporter Tools174 FastReporterAutomatically Documenting Measurement FilesTo use the auto documentation feature:1. In the Files window, selec

Using FastReporter ToolsData Post-Processing Software 175Automatically Documenting Measurement Files4. From the Tools menu, click Auto Documentation.5

Using FastReporter Tools176 FastReporterAutomatically Documenting Measurement Files6. Select Assign fiber ID automatically, enter a prefix and suffix,

Using FastReporter ToolsData Post-Processing Software 177Using the Duplicated Measurements ToolUsing the Duplicated Measurements ToolSometimes, you mi

Using FastReporter Tools178 FastReporterUsing the Duplicated Measurements ToolTo search for duplicated information in files:1. Open the files on which

Using FastReporter ToolsData Post-Processing Software 179Using the Duplicated Measurements Tool3. Select the Tools menu, then Duplicate Measurements T

Data Post-Processing Software 18115 FastReporter ExamplesThis chapter walks you through the tasks required to create and modify projects, reports, and

FastReporter Examples182 FastReporterCreating a Project5. Select multiple files. Multiple files can be selected by one of two ways:³ Click a file to s

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 183Creating a Project9. In the File name box, type a name for the project file.FastReporter automat

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 13Customizing the Main WindowTo display the various toolbars and panes:1. In the main w

FastReporter Examples184 FastReporterCreating an OTDR Bidirectional ProjectCreating an OTDR Bidirectional ProjectYou can use two different methods to

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 185Creating an OTDR Bidirectional Project6. In the Files of type list, click OTDR A->B to set th

FastReporter Examples186 FastReporterCreating an OTDR Bidirectional Project12. Select the files in the Files window.The data graph displays the traces

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 187Creating an OTDR Bidirectional ProjectTo create an OTDR Bidirectional project, second method:1.

FastReporter Examples188 FastReporterCreating an OTDR Bidirectional Project7. In the Files window, select the file in which to change the direction.8.

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 189Creating an OTDR Bidirectional Project9. Select the files in the Files window.The data graph dis

FastReporter Examples190 FastReporterCreating a Fiber Characterization ReportCreating a Fiber Characterization ReportThroughout the network life cycle

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 191Creating a Fiber Characterization Report7. On the Project menu, point to Properties, and click O

FastReporter Examples192 FastReporterCreating a Fiber Characterization ReportTo print the report:1. On the File menu, click Print.2. If needed, change

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 193Creating a Fiber Characterization ReportTo create an electronic version of the report:1. On the

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Getting Started with FastReporter14 FastReporterCustomizing the Main WindowTo close a pane:Click the button in the upper right corner.Note: If you h

FastReporter Examples194 FastReporterCreating a Fiber Characterization Report4. In the File Name box, type a name for the report.

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 195Creating a Fiber Characterization Report5. In the File Type list, select a file type. FastReport

FastReporter Examples196 FastReporterCreating a Project TemplateCreating a Project TemplateYou can save the properties and settings you often use when

FastReporter ExamplesData Post-Processing Software 197Creating a Project Template5. On the General Project Properties dialog box, click the Identifica

FastReporter Examples198 FastReporterCreating a Project Template11. In the File name box, type a name for the project template file.Note: FastReporter

Data Post-Processing Software 19916 TroubleshootingHelp and support options for FastReporter are available on the Help menu.Online HelpHelp on using t

Data Post-Processing Software 20117 Licence Agreement and WarrantyIMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING THIS INSTAL

Licence Agreement and Warranty202 FastReporterUse the Software on a network, file service or virtual disk, provided that access is limited to one user

Licence Agreement and WarrantyData Post-Processing Software 2035. LIMITED WARRANTY: EXFO warrants the media on which the Software is distributed to be

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 15Customizing the Main WindowTo move a pane or tab:1. Click and hold the selected pane

Licence Agreement and Warranty204 FastReporterAgreement shall be deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceabi

Data Post-Processing Software 205A Description of OTDR Event TypesThis section describes all types of events that may appear on the graphic generated

Description of OTDR Event Types206 FastReporterSpan StartSpan Start The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber span.

Description of OTDR Event TypesData Post-Processing Software 207Continuous FiberContinuous Fiber This event indicates that the selected acquisition ra

Description of OTDR Event Types208 FastReporterEnd of AnalysisEnd of Analysis This event indicates that the pulse width used did not provide enough dy

Description of OTDR Event TypesData Post-Processing Software 209Non-Reflective EventNon-Reflective Event This event is characterized by a sudden decre

Description of OTDR Event Types210 FastReporterPositive EventPositive Event This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the junction o

Description of OTDR Event TypesData Post-Processing Software 211Launch LevelLaunch LevelThis event indicates the level of the signal launched into the

Description of OTDR Event Types212 FastReporterMerged Reflective EventMerged Reflective EventThis symbol denotes a reflective event combined with one

Description of OTDR Event TypesData Post-Processing Software 213Merged Reflective Event³ The total loss (∆ dB) produced by the events is measured by p

Getting Started with FastReporter16 FastReporterWorking with Two MonitorsWorking with Two MonitorsIf your computer is equipped with two monitors, you

Description of OTDR Event Types214 FastReporterFiber SectionFiber SectionThis symbol denotes a fiber section with no event. ³ The sum of all fiber sec

Description of OTDR Event TypesData Post-Processing Software 215Reflective Event (Possible Echo)Reflective Event (Possible Echo)This symbol indicates

Description of OTDR Event Types216 FastReporterEchoEchoThis symbol indicates that a reflective event has been detected after the end of the fiber.³ In

Description of OTDR Event TypesData Post-Processing Software 217Reflective EventReflective EventReflective events appear as spikes in the fiber trace.

Data Post-Processing Software 219B Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: TheoryEXFO’s Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer applies the phase-shift method, which co

Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: Theory220 FastReporterUsing Data Fits to Obtain DispersionUsing Data Fits to Obtain DispersionThis section gives you d

Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: TheoryData Post-Processing Software 221Using Data Fits to Obtain DispersionAs the previous table demonstrates, specifi

Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: Theory222 FastReporterHelping You Manage Chromatic DispersionHelping You Manage Chromatic DispersionThe zero-dispersio

Data Post-Processing Software 223C Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: TheoryThe dispersion phenomenon is described as a number of non-intensity-d

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 17Changing FastReporter OptionsChanging FastReporter OptionsYou can change the general

Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: Theory224 FastReporterIn a long fiber, numerous mode-coupling events occur along the fiber length, so that lig

Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: TheoryData Post-Processing Software 225It is essential to keep in mind that DGD fluctuates in time and can be

Data Post-Processing Software 227DReport SamplesThis section presents samples of some reports you can generate using FastReporter. Keep in mind that t

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Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 229PMDPMD

Report Samples230 FastReporterCDCD

Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 231CD and PMDCD and PMD

Report Samples232 FastReporterFASTESTFASTEST 

Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 233OTDROTDR   

Getting Started with FastReporter18 FastReporterChanging FastReporter OptionsTo select the Field of application:1. On the Tools menu, click Options.2.

Report Samples234 FastReporterPMD Average per FiberPMD Average per Fiber

Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 235OTDR CableOTDR Cable+#)!,-,,,,'+&./+#-

Report Samples236 FastReporterFiber CharacterizationFiber Characterization

Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 237Duplicated MeasurementDuplicated Measurement 

Report Samples238 FastReporterPPM Service ActivationPPM Service Activation

Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 239Optical Power MeterOptical Power Meter2SWLFDO3RZHU0HWHU5HSRUW*HQHUDO,QIRUPDWLRQ)LOHQDPH&RPPHQW

Report Samples240 FastReporterOTDR Cable Event Loss (20)OTDR Cable Event Loss (20)

Report SamplesData Post-Processing Software 241Fiber Inspection ProbeFiber Inspection Probe

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Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 19Changing FastReporter OptionsTo change supported measurement types:1. On the Tools me

IndexData Post-Processing Software 245IndexAA-B OTDR trace direction... 25adding files to project ...

Index246 FastReporterevent typesdescription... 205, 218continuous fiber ... 207echo ...

IndexData Post-Processing Software 247KKeyCode.lic file... 8Llanguage selection ...

Index248 FastReporterprint preview... 155printing reports... 158projec

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Getting Started with FastReporter20 FastReporterChanging FastReporter OptionsTo change display options:1. On the Tools menu, click Options.2. Click th

Getting Started with FastReporterData Post-Processing Software 21Changing FastReporter Options5. Under Modified Results, select Display a visual clue

Getting Started with FastReporter22 FastReporterExiting FastReporterExiting FastReporterNote: If there are unsaved changes to the project or project f

Data Post-Processing Software 233 Working with ProjectsThis section helps you use the features related to projects in FastReporter.Creating a ProjectE

ContentsData Post-Processing Software iiiContents1 Introducing FastReporter ...

Working with Projects24 FastReporterAdding and Removing Measurement FilesPolarization Mode DispersionPMD .pmd333PMDB .pmdb333CDPMD .cdpmd333Optical Lo

Working with ProjectsData Post-Processing Software 25Adding and Removing Measurement FilesTo add measurement files to a project:1. On the File menu, c

Working with Projects26 FastReporterAdding and Removing Measurement FilesThe selected files are highlighted.4. Click Open to add the selected files to

Working with ProjectsData Post-Processing Software 27Opening a ProjectOpening a ProjectFastReporter project files can contain one or more measurement

Working with Projects28 FastReporterSaving a ProjectSaving a ProjectWhen you save a project in FastReporter, the project settings and references to th

Working with ProjectsData Post-Processing Software 29Changing General Project PropertiesChanging General Project PropertiesYou can provide a descripti

Working with Projects30 FastReporterChanging the Distance UnitsChanging the Distance UnitsBy default, the unit of distance for projects is expressed i

Working with ProjectsData Post-Processing Software 31Creating Project TemplatesCreating Project TemplatesYou can save the properties and settings you

Working with Projects32 FastReporterCreating Project Templates6. In the File name box, type a name for the project template file.FastReporter automati

Working with ProjectsData Post-Processing Software 33Creating Project TemplatesTo change the default template file:1. On the File menu, point to New,

Contentsiv FastReporter6 Working with CD Files ...79Accepted File Format

Working with Projects34 FastReporterRenaming Project TemplatesRenaming Project TemplatesTo rename a project template, rename the project template file

Data Post-Processing Software 354Working with OTDR FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files saved in different form

Working with OTDR Files36 FastReporterChanging OTDR SettingsChanging OTDR SettingsThe OTDR Properties dialog box consists of four tabs where you can c

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 37Changing OTDR Settings4. Select or clear the options for including or excluding span start or e

Working with OTDR Files38 FastReporterChanging OTDR Settings5. Use the lists to change the numeric values precision setting for distance and length, l

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 39Changing OTDR SettingsChanging Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo change OTDR Pass/Fail Thresholds:1. On th

Working with OTDR Files40 FastReporterChanging OTDR SettingsSetting Macrobend TolerancesFastReporter can locate macrobends by comparing the loss of ev

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 41Changing OTDR SettingsTo set macrobend tolerances:1. On the Project menu, select OTDR Propertie

Working with OTDR Files42 FastReporterChanging OTDR Settings4. To remove all added wavelength pairs and set all tolerance values back to their origina

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 43Changing OTDR SettingsTo view macrobends:From the main window make sure that the macrobends are

ContentsData Post-Processing Software v12 Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports ... 151Generating Reports .

Working with OTDR Files44 FastReporterChanging OTDR SettingsSetting Event Matching TolerancesThe OTDR Event Table is built by matching events from sel

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 45Changing OTDR SettingsThis means that two events could be matched in the event table even if th

Working with OTDR Files46 FastReporterChanging OTDR SettingsTo change OTDR event matching tolerances:1. On the Project menu, select OTDR Properties.2.

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 47Changing OTDR Settings5. To remove all added pulses and set all tolerance values back to their

Working with OTDR Files48 FastReporterSetting OTDR Event Table OptionsSetting OTDR Event Table OptionsYou can hide the information displayed in the OT

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 49Setting OTDR Event Table Options2. Select or clear any of the following event view options:View

Working with OTDR Files50 FastReporterSetting OTDR Event Table OptionsTo set event table view options for OTDR sections:1. On the View menu, select OT

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 51Setting OTDR Event Table OptionsTo set other event table view options:1. On the View menu, sele

Working with OTDR Files52 FastReporterSetting OTDR Event Table OptionsTo edit OTDR events:1. From the main window, select the Event Table tab in the R

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 53Editing OTDR Event PropertiesEditing OTDR Event PropertiesYou can edit the properties for OTDR

Contentsvi FastReporterB Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: Theory ...219Method behind the Chromatic Dispersi

Working with OTDR Files54 FastReporterEditing OTDR Event Properties2. In the Event table, select the events or sections to modify.

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 55Editing OTDR Event Properties3. On the Measurement menu, select OTDR, select Event, and click P

Working with OTDR Files56 FastReporterOTDR Graphic Display OptionsOTDR Graphic Display OptionsYou can change the display of graphics for OTDR measurem

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 57OTDR Graphic Display Options2. Select or clear any of the following OTDR graphic display option

Working with OTDR Files58 FastReporterOTDR Zoom OptionsOTDR Zoom OptionsYou can select from different zoom options on graphics for OTDR measurement fi

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 59OTDR Zoom Options³ Auto Zoom (level 2) to put the emphasis on losses. Auto Zoom (level 2) is il

Working with OTDR Files60 FastReporterApplying an OTDR Reference as a TemplateApplying an OTDR Reference as a TemplateThe Apply Reference as Template

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 61Applying an OTDR Reference as a TemplateTo apply an OTDR reference as a template:1. In the File

Working with OTDR Files62 FastReporterApplying an OTDR Reference as a Template3. In the Files window, select the OTDR files to which to apply the refe

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 63Applying an OTDR Reference as a Template5. On the OTDR Template dialog box, select Use same wav

Data Post-Processing Software 11 Introducing FastReporterFastReporter is an advanced management, analysis and reporting tool for many types of optical

Working with OTDR Files64 FastReporterAnalyzing or Reanalyzing MeasurementsAnalyzing or Reanalyzing MeasurementsFastReporter lets you analyze measurem

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 65Matching FilesMatching FilesFastReporter provides three options for matching OTDR files in proj

Working with OTDR Files66 FastReporterMatching FilesTo automatically match OTDR files by file name:1. On the Project menu, select OTDR Properties.2. C

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 67Matching FilesMatching Files ManuallyThe manual file matching mode allows you to decide which f

Working with OTDR Files68 FastReporterMatching Files5. In the Matched Files tab, select a file in the File 1 column and drag it into the File 2 column

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 69Creating Bidirectional OTDR FilesCreating Bidirectional OTDR FilesAnalyzing Bidirectional Measu

Working with OTDR Files70 FastReporterCreating Bidirectional OTDR FilesCreating Bidirectional Measurement FilesYou can combine unidirectional measurem

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 71Creating Bidirectional OTDR FilesTo create bidirectional files:1. In the Matched Files window,

Working with OTDR Files72 FastReporterCreating Bidirectional OTDR Files3d. Under File naming options, indicate how you want the bidirectional files to

Working with OTDR FilesData Post-Processing Software 73Batch ProcessingBatch ProcessingFastReporter includes powerful tools to help automate repetitiv

Working with OTDR Files74 FastReporterSaving an OTDR File in a New File FormatSaving an OTDR File in a New File FormatYou can save OTDR measurement fi

Data Post-Processing Software 755Working with OLTS FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files saved in different form

Working with OLTS Files76 FastReporterChanging OLTS SettingsChanging OLTS SettingsThe OLTS Options dialog box consists only of the Pass/Fail Threshold

Working with OLTS FilesData Post-Processing Software 77Changing OLTS Settings2. Select the type of threshold to use for your analysis, either from the

Working with OLTS Files78 FastReporterChanging OLTS Settings4. To apply the changes without closing the dialog box, click Apply. To apply the changes

Data Post-Processing Software 796Working with CD FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files saved in different format

Working with CD Files80 FastReporterChanging CD SettingsChanging CD SettingsThe pass/fail thresholds that you set for CD projects are displayed on the

Working with CD FilesData Post-Processing Software 81Changing CD Settings4. To apply the changes without closing the dialog box, click Apply. To apply

Working with CD Files82 FastReporterChanging CD SettingsYou can view the details for your measurement file in the CD Table tab. Depending on the type

Working with CD FilesData Post-Processing Software 83Changing CD SettingsIt is possible for you to change the table wavelength, that is the way to cal

Data Post-Processing Software 32 Getting Started with FastReporterThe computer onto which you want to install FastReporter needs to meet minimum requi

Working with CD Files84 FastReporterChanging CD Fiber TypeChanging CD Fiber TypeFastReporter allows you to analyze various fiber types for chromatic d

Working with CD FilesData Post-Processing Software 85Changing CD Fiber Type4. Select the fiber type according to your needs in the Fiber Type box:³ G.

Working with CD Files86 FastReporterChanging Analysis RangeChanging Analysis RangeThe range used for taking the measurement and the range used for ana

Working with CD FilesData Post-Processing Software 87Changing the Fiber LengthChanging the Fiber LengthIf you are working with an .exfocd format file,

Working with CD Files88 FastReporterToggling Between Curve TypesToggling Between Curve TypesIf you have a specified fiber length in your CD file, you

Data Post-Processing Software 897 Working with PMD FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter lets you work with measurement files saved in different form

Working with PMD Files90 FastReporterChanging PMD SettingsChanging PMD SettingsThe PMD Options dialog box consists only of the Pass/Fail Thresholds ta

Working with PMD FilesData Post-Processing Software 91Changing PMD Settings4. To apply the changes without closing the dialog box, click Apply. To app

Working with PMD Files92 FastReporterChanging Fiber LengthChanging Fiber LengthIf you are working with .pmd or .pmdb files, you can change the fiber l

Working with PMD FilesData Post-Processing Software 93Working with PMD Statistic MeasurementsWorking with PMD Statistic MeasurementsWhen selecting mor