Exfo FTB-700 for FTB-1 Manuel d'utilisateur

User GuideOTDR for FTB-1FTB-700 Series

Introducing the FTB-700 OTDR2 FTB-700 SeriesMain FeaturesMain FeaturesThe OTDR: Offers impressive dynamic range with short dead zones Performs quick

Customizing Your OTDR92 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling File Name ConfirmationTo enable or disable file name confirmation:1. From the Main Menu wi

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 93Selecting the Distance UnitsSelecting the Distance UnitsYou can select the measurement units that will be used throughout

Customizing Your OTDR94 FTB-700 SeriesSelecting the Distance UnitsTo select the distance units for your display:1. From the button bar, press OTDR Set

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 95Customizing the Acquisition Distance Range ValuesCustomizing the Acquisition Distance Range ValuesNote: This function is a

Customizing Your OTDR96 FTB-700 SeriesCustomizing the Acquisition Distance Range ValuesTo customize the distance range values:1. From the button bar,

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 97Customizing the Acquisition Time ValuesCustomizing the Acquisition Time ValuesNote: This function is available in Advanced

Customizing Your OTDR98 FTB-700 SeriesCustomizing the Acquisition Time ValuesTo customize the acquisition time values:1. From the button bar, select O

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 99Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardEnabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardWith the touchscreen keyboard,

Customizing Your OTDR100 FTB-700 SeriesDisplaying or Hiding the Optional FeaturesDisplaying or Hiding the Optional FeaturesIf you have not purchased t

OTDR 10110 Analyzing Traces and EventsOnce the acquired trace is analyzed, it appears in the trace display and the events are displayed in the events

Introducing the FTB-700 OTDROTDR 3Optional Software PackagesOptional Software Packages There are two optional software packages offered with the appli

Analyzing Traces and Events102 FTB-700 SeriesGraph ViewGraph ViewThe events, that are detailed in the events table (see Events Tab on page 108), are m

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 103Graph ViewYou can change trace display parameters (such as the grid and zoom window display). For more information,

Analyzing Traces and Events104 FTB-700 SeriesLinear ViewLinear ViewNote: This function is available with the optional Auto Diagnostic (AD) software pa

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 105Linear View You can view, in turn, the reference trace and the main trace using the Next Trace button. If you pre

Analyzing Traces and Events106 FTB-700 SeriesSummary TableSummary TableNote: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes.The summary ta

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 107Summary Table Since the summary table shows the information for all the wavelengths of the main trace only, the Ne

Analyzing Traces and Events108 FTB-700 SeriesEvents TabTo display the summary table:From the main window, press the button.Note: To display the summ

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 109Events TabThe events table lists all the events detected on the fiber. An event can be defined as the point at whic

Analyzing Traces and Events110 FTB-700 SeriesEvents TabFor each item listed in the events table, information is displayed: Type: Various symbols are

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 111Events TabTo quickly locate an event in the events table:1. Ensure that the button is selected in the zoom button

Introducing the FTB-700 OTDR4 FTB-700 SeriesBidirectional Analysis ApplicationBidirectional Analysis ApplicationNote: This function is available with

Analyzing Traces and Events112 FTB-700 SeriesMeasure TabMeasure TabThe application shows two, three or four markers: a, A, B, and b, depending on the

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 113Displaying the Graph in Full ScreenDisplaying the Graph in Full ScreenYou can display the graph in full screen at a

Analyzing Traces and Events114 FTB-700 SeriesDisplaying the Graph in Full ScreenIf you want to view a table of events once the acquisitions are comple

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 115Selecting the Default ViewSelecting the Default ViewYou can select which view will be displayed by default once all

Analyzing Traces and Events116 FTB-700 SeriesSelecting the Default ViewNote: In Fault Finder mode, only the graph is available.To select the default v

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 117Automatically Displaying the Event Table after AcquisitionsAutomatically Displaying the Event Table after Acquisiti

Analyzing Traces and Events118 FTB-700 SeriesAutomatically Zooming in on the Fiber SpanAutomatically Zooming in on the Fiber SpanNote: This function i

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 119Using Zoom ControlsUsing Zoom ControlsUse the zoom controls to change the scale of the trace display.You can zoom i

Analyzing Traces and Events120 FTB-700 SeriesUsing Zoom Controls When you manually zoom in or out on a trace, the application will apply the new zoom

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 121Using Zoom Controlsaccording to the zooming type you have selected. All of the other zoom buttons (except for the z

Introducing the FTB-700 OTDROTDR 5OTDR Basic PrinciplesOTDR Basic PrinciplesAn OTDR sends short pulses of light into a fiber. Light scattering occurs

Analyzing Traces and Events122 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Trace Display ParametersSetting Trace Display ParametersOnce you have started the desired trace a

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 123Setting Trace Display ParametersTo set the trace display parameters:1. From the button bar, press the OTDR Setup bu

Analyzing Traces and Events124 FTB-700 SeriesCustomizing the Event TableCustomizing the Event TableNote: This function is available both in Advanced a

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 125Customizing the Event TableTo customize the events table appearance:1. From the OTDR Setup window, select the Event

Analyzing Traces and Events126 FTB-700 SeriesDisplaying or Hiding a TraceDisplaying or Hiding a TraceThere are two ways of displaying or hiding traces

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 127Displaying or Hiding a TraceTo specify which traces to display or hide:1. From the button bar, press Storage.2. Sel

Analyzing Traces and Events128 FTB-700 SeriesClearing Traces from the DisplayClearing Traces from the DisplayNote: This function is available in Advan

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 129Viewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsViewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsYou can view the trace para

Analyzing Traces and Events130 FTB-700 SeriesViewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsTo view trace settings:Go to the Trace Info. tab.Note: Even i

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 131Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings Span ORL: ORL calculated either between the span start and the span e

Introducing the FTB-700 OTDR6 FTB-700 SeriesOTDR Basic PrinciplesAn OTDR uses the effects of Rayleigh scattering and Fresnel reflection to measure the

Analyzing Traces and Events132 FTB-700 SeriesViewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsTo modify the IOR, RBS coefficient, and helix factor paramete

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 133Viewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsIf you already know the IOR value, you can enter it in the correspondin

Analyzing Traces and Events134 FTB-700 SeriesModifying EventsModifying EventsNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can change th

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 135Modifying EventsTo modify an event:1. Select the event you want to modify.2. Press the Change Event button.Markers

Analyzing Traces and Events136 FTB-700 SeriesModifying Events3. Position marker A on the event, and submarker a (to the left of marker A) as far as po

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 137Modifying Events5. If you selected a reflective event, you can modify the echo status using the up/down arrows of t

Analyzing Traces and Events138 FTB-700 SeriesInserting EventsInserting EventsYou can insert events in the event table manually.This could be useful, f

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 139Inserting EventsFour markers are available to measure the inserted event, but only marker A identifies where the ev

Analyzing Traces and Events140 FTB-700 SeriesDeleting EventsDeleting EventsNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only.Almost any event can

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 141Deleting EventsTo delete an event:1. Select the event you want to delete.2. Press Delete.3. When the application pr

Introducing the FTB-700 OTDROTDR 7ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventi

Analyzing Traces and Events142 FTB-700 SeriesManaging CommentsManaging CommentsNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can insert

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 143Managing CommentsTo delete a comment:1. Select the event on which you want to delete a comment.2. From the Events t

Analyzing Traces and Events144 FTB-700 SeriesChanging the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsChanging the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsNote: This function i

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 145Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections3. Position markers as desired to modify the attenuation value. For more

Analyzing Traces and Events146 FTB-700 SeriesSetting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsSetting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsNote: This function is

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 147Setting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsThe following examples show how different splice-loss threshold levels can

Analyzing Traces and Events148 FTB-700 SeriesSetting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsTo set the analysis detection thresholds:1. From the button bar,

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 149Analyzing or Reanalyzing a TraceAnalyzing or Reanalyzing a TraceNote: This function is available in Advanced mode o

Analyzing Traces and Events150 FTB-700 SeriesAnalyzing or Reanalyzing a TraceTo analyze or reanalyze a trace:1. From the main window, go to the Events

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 151Analyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber SpanAnalyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber SpanNote: This function is avai

Analyzing Traces and Events152 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of FiberEnabling or Disabling the Detection of Ref

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 153Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of FiberThe table below shows the differences you will notic

Analyzing Traces and Events154 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of FiberTo enable or disable the detection of refl

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 155Swapping TracesSwapping TracesNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only.Since the events table and the

Analyzing Traces and Events156 FTB-700 SeriesOpening Trace FilesOpening Trace FilesIn Advanced mode, you can open a trace file as the main trace or th

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 157Opening Trace FilesThe table below presents the possible behavior of the zoom and markers when you open traces (mai

Analyzing Traces and Events158 FTB-700 SeriesOpening Trace FilesIf you want to keep the current zoom and markers, you must save your file before openi

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 159Opening Trace FilesTo open a trace file:1. From the button bar, press Storage, then Open File.2. If necessary, chan

OTDR 16111 Analyzing the Results ManuallyOnce a trace has been acquired or opened, you can use markers and zoom in on or out of any event or trace seg

OTDR 92 Safety InformationGeneral Safety InformationWARNINGDo not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into

Analyzing the Results Manually162 FTB-700 SeriesSelecting the Attenuation and Loss Values that Will Be DisplayedTo select the attenuation and loss val

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 163Using MarkersUsing MarkersYou can use markers to view the position and relative power of an event.Markers are av

Analyzing the Results Manually164 FTB-700 SeriesGetting Event Distances and Relative PowersGetting Event Distances and Relative PowersThe OTDR test ap

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 165Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Ap

Analyzing the Results Manually166 FTB-700 SeriesGetting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) Four-point event loss: the LSA method

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 167Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) A-B LSA loss: the loss of the event bordered by

Analyzing the Results Manually168 FTB-700 SeriesGetting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)To get event loss:1. From the main windo

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 169Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)5. Position marker B at the beginning of the linea

Analyzing the Results Manually170 FTB-700 SeriesGetting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation)Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 171Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation)To get attenuation:1. From the main window, selec

Safety Information10 FTB-700 SeriesOther Safety Symbols on Your UnitOther Safety Symbols on Your UnitOne or more of the following symbols may also app

Analyzing the Results Manually172 FTB-700 SeriesGetting ReflectanceGetting ReflectanceReflectance is the ratio of reflected light to input light.Note:

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 173Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL)Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL)Note: You must use a singlemode OTDR for ORL c

OTDR 17512 Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test ApplicationOnce you have acquired traces, or when you want to work with them after an acquisition,

Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application176 FTB-700 SeriesOTDR Trace File CompatibilityOTDR Trace File CompatibilityThe table presented her

Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test ApplicationOTDR 177OTDR Trace File CompatibilityToolBox 5.5ToolBox 6.5 or earlierToolBox 6.7 to 6.20ToolBox 6.

Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application178 FTB-700 SeriesCopying, Moving, Renaming, or Deleting Trace FilesCopying, Moving, Renaming, or D

OTDR 17913 Creating and Generating ReportsFor future reference, you can add notes on the location of the tested fiber, type of job performed and gener

Creating and Generating Reports180 FTB-700 SeriesAdding Information to the Test ResultsTo add information to the test results:1. From the button bar,

Creating and Generating ReportsOTDR 181Generating a ReportGenerating a ReportYou can generate trace reports directly from your unit in HTML format. By

Safety InformationOTDR 11Laser Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationYour instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards IEC

Creating and Generating Reports182 FTB-700 SeriesGenerating a ReportMacrobend table: a single table containing the location and the delta loss of all

Creating and Generating ReportsOTDR 183Generating a ReportTest and Cable Setup for main and reference traces: file name, OTDR model, software version,

Creating and Generating Reports184 FTB-700 SeriesGenerating a ReportOnce you generate a report, the application will keep in memory the items you have

Creating and Generating ReportsOTDR 185Generating a ReportTo generate reports:1. From the button bar, press Generate Report.2. From the Report dialog

Creating and Generating Reports186 FTB-700 SeriesGenerating a Report5. From the Save As dialog box, select a folder or create one to save your file.6.

OTDR 18714 Using the OTDR as a Light SourceIf you want to perform measurements with a power meter and your OTDR as a source, the OTDR port can transmi

Using the OTDR as a Light Source188 FTB-700 SeriesTo use your OTDR as a source:1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical F

Using the OTDR as a Light SourceOTDR 1895. Select the desired modulation.Under Modulation, For loss measurement, with a power meter at the other end,

OTDR 19115 Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)Note: This function is available with the optional Event Characteriz

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Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)192 FTB-700 Series Bidirectional analysis is the recommended method for splice

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 193Starting and Exiting the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationStarting and

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)194 FTB-700 SeriesStarting and Exiting the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationTh

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 195Creating Bidirectional Measurement FilesCreating Bidirectional Measurem

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)196 FTB-700 SeriesCreating Bidirectional Measurement FilesThe A->B and B->

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 197Creating Bidirectional Measurement FilesWhen two traces are opened in t

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)198 FTB-700 SeriesCreating Bidirectional Measurement FilesTo create a bidirecti

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 199Opening Existing Bidirectional Measurement FilesOpening Existing Bidire

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)200 FTB-700 SeriesDisplaying Traces and Bidirectional MeasurementDisplaying Tra

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 201Displaying Traces and Bidirectional MeasurementTo switch from one wavel

OTDR 133 Getting Started with Your OTDRInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo insert a module into the FTB-1:1. Turn off your unit (Shutdown).2. Positi

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)202 FTB-700 SeriesViewing ResultsViewing ResultsThe application shows the resul

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 203Viewing ResultsGraph ViewThe application shows the results both on a gr

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)204 FTB-700 SeriesViewing ResultsSummary TableThe summary table gives, for each

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 205Viewing Results When you select an element from the summary table (or

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)206 FTB-700 SeriesViewing ResultsEvents TabYou can view information about all d

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 207Viewing ResultsFor each item listed in the events table, information is

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)208 FTB-700 SeriesViewing ResultsNote: The attenuation value is always presente

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 209Viewing ResultsTo quickly locate an event in the events table: 1. Ensur

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)210 FTB-700 SeriesViewing ResultsTrace Info. TabYou can view information about

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 211Viewing ResultsThe following information is available: Pulse: Pulse wi

Getting Started with Your OTDR14 FTB-700 SeriesInserting and Removing Test ModulesPlace the module on the platform making sure that the bumpers and th

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)212 FTB-700 SeriesViewing ResultsInformation specific to the A->B or B->A

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 213Reanalyzing Traces and Regenerating the Bidirectional MeasurementReanal

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)214 FTB-700 SeriesReanalyzing Traces and Regenerating the Bidirectional Measure

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 215Modifying the Alignment of Unidirectional TracesModifying the Alignment

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)216 FTB-700 SeriesModifying the Alignment of Unidirectional TracesYou can even

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 217Modifying the Alignment of Unidirectional TracesTo modify the alignment

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)218 FTB-700 SeriesModifying the Alignment of Unidirectional Traces4. Press Set

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 219Using Zoom ControlsUsing Zoom ControlsYou can use the zoom controls to

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)220 FTB-700 SeriesUsing Zoom Controls When you zoom in or out on an event, the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 221Using Zoom ControlsTo view specific portions of the graph: You can def

Getting Started with Your OTDROTDR 15Inserting and Removing Test Modules3. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the screws (4) clockwise until they are tigh

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)222 FTB-700 SeriesUsing Zoom ControlsTo automatically zoom in on the selected e

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 223Using Markers to Edit EventsUsing Markers to Edit EventsYou can use mar

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)224 FTB-700 SeriesUsing Markers to Edit Events3. Once the appropriate markers a

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 225Inserting EventsInserting EventsNote: You can only create events for th

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)226 FTB-700 SeriesInserting EventsTo insert an event:1. From the main window, s

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 227Inserting Events5. Specify the exact location where you want to insert

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)228 FTB-700 SeriesInserting Events6. Once you have determined the location, fro

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 229Modifying EventsModifying EventsNote: You can only modify the events of

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)230 FTB-700 SeriesModifying EventsTo modify an event:1. From the main window, s

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 231Modifying Events5. If desired, specify a new location for the selected

Getting Started with Your OTDR16 FTB-700 SeriesInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo remove a module from the FTB-1:1. Turn off your unit (Shutdown).2

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)232 FTB-700 SeriesModifying Events6. If desired, from the Type list, select a n

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 233Deleting EventsDeleting EventsNote: You can only delete events from the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)234 FTB-700 SeriesDeleting EventsTo delete an event:1. From the main window, se

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 235Changing the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsChanging the Attenuation of F

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)236 FTB-700 SeriesChanging the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsTo modify the atten

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 237Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections5. Position markers as desire

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)238 FTB-700 SeriesSetting General ParametersSetting General ParametersYou can s

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 239Setting General Parameters the gridlines: You can display or hide the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)240 FTB-700 SeriesSetting General ParametersTo set the general parameters:1. Fr

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 241Customizing the Events TableCustomizing the Events TableYou can include

Getting Started with Your OTDROTDR 17Inserting and Removing Test Modules4. Hold the module by its sides (NOT by the connectors) and pull it up.CAUTION

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)242 FTB-700 SeriesCustomizing the Events Table Injection level: In the events

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 243Customizing the Events TableTo customize the events table appearance:1.

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)244 FTB-700 SeriesSaving the Span-Start and Span-End InformationSaving the Span

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 245Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsYou can activat

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)246 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsThe following table provides the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 247Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo set pass/fail thresholds:1. From the Mai

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)248 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail Thresholds4. If you want to apply the thres

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 249Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo revert to default threshold values and t

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)250 FTB-700 SeriesModifying Trace Analysis SettingsModifying Trace Analysis Set

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 251Modifying Trace Analysis Settings The event detection thresholds: Spl

18 FTB-700 SeriesStarting Module ApplicationsStarting Module ApplicationsYour modules can be configured and controlled from their dedicated applicatio

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)252 FTB-700 SeriesModifying Trace Analysis SettingsYou can always revert to fac

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 253Modifying Trace Analysis Settings4. Enter values for the current trace

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)254 FTB-700 SeriesModifying Trace Analysis SettingsTo revert to default setting

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 255Saving TracesSaving TracesAfter recalling, analyzing and displaying the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)256 FTB-700 SeriesSaving TracesTo save bidirectional files:1. From the Main Men

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 257Exporting Unidirectional Traces from Bidirectional FilesExporting Unidi

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)258 FTB-700 SeriesExporting Unidirectional Traces from Bidirectional FilesTo ex

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 259Adding Information to the Test ResultsAdding Information to the Test Re

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)260 FTB-700 SeriesAdding Information to the Test Results4. Enter the desired in

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 261Creating ReportsCreating ReportsYou can create a report directly from t

OTDR 19Starting Module ApplicationsFor the FTB-700G Series, from Mini ToolBox, select the OTDR module, then press the button corresponding to the desi

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)262 FTB-700 SeriesCreating ReportsTo create a report:1. Create a bidirectional

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application (Optional)OTDR 263Creating ReportsTo view a report from your unit:1. Exit the OTDR Bidire

OTDR 26516 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessar

Maintenance266 FTB-700 SeriesCleaning EUI ConnectorsTo clean EUI connectors:1. Remove the EUI from the instrument to expose the connector baseplate an

MaintenanceOTDR 267Cleaning EUI Connectors6. Clean the ferrule in the connector port as follows:6a. Deposit one drop of isopropyl alcohol on a lint-fr

Maintenance268 FTB-700 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRVerifying Your OTDRYou can perform several tests to ensure your OTDR operates within specifications.D

MaintenanceOTDR 269Verif ying You r OTDRTo evaluate the launch level:1. Connect at least 2 km of fiber to the OTDR port.  Ensure that the OTDR port a

Maintenance270 FTB-700 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRTo verify the OTDR’s zero:1. Connect a patchcord, approximately 10 m long, to the OTDR port. The exac

MaintenanceOTDR 271Verif ying You r OTDRTo measure the event and attenuation dead zones:1. Connect 2 km of fiber directly to the OTDR port. Use the sh

20 FTB-700 SeriesTimerTo start the Power Meter or Probe application:From Main Menu, press Power Meter or Probe.The main window (shown below) contains

Maintenance272 FTB-700 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRTo measure the dynamic range:1. Connect the OTDR as indicated below. Other configurations are possibl

MaintenanceOTDR 273Verif ying You r OTDR2. Set the distance range to 160 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to the longest value available and the

Maintenance274 FTB-700 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRTo determine the measurement range (singlemode models only):1. Connect the OTDR as indicated below. O

MaintenanceOTDR 275Verif ying You r OTDR2. Set the distance range to 80 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to the longest value available and the

Maintenance276 FTB-700 SeriesRecalibrating the UnitRecalibrating the UnitEXFO manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 1

MaintenanceOTDR 277Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)To help you with calibration follow-up, EXFO provides a special calibration

OTDR 27917 TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe application displays a message indicating that a “Non-resolved fiber end” event has been found.Th

Troubleshooting280 FTB-700 SeriesThe application displays a message indicating that a “live fiber error” occurred and the fiber was not connected to t

TroubleshootingOTDR 281The application displays a message indicating that a “live fiber error” occurred and the fiber was connected to the SM Live por

OTDR 214 Preparing Your OTDR for a TestInstalling the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (A

Troubleshooting282 FTB-700 SeriesContacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technica

TroubleshootingOTDR 283TransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damag

OTDR 28518 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year fr

Warranty286 FTB-700 SeriesLiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for a

WarrantyOTDR 287Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purcha

Warranty288 FTB-700 SeriesEXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authori

OTDR 289A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section

Technical Specifications290 FTB-700 SeriesTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSModelFTB-7300E aFTB-730 bWavelength (nm) c1310 ± 20/1490 ± 10/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10/16

Technical SpecificationsOTDR 291Note: The following specifications are for the OTDR instrument. Refer to the Transport Application user guide for spec

ContentsOTDR iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test22 FTB-700 SeriesCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic

Technical Specifications292 FTB-700 SeriesGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Size (H × W × D)130 mm × 252 mm × 56 mm (5 1⁄8 in × 9 15⁄16 in × 2 3⁄16 in)Weight (wi

OTDR 293B Description of Event TypesThis section describes all types of events that may appear in the events table generated by the application. Here

Description of Event Types294 FTB-700 SeriesSpan StartSpan Start The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber span. By

Description of Event TypesOTDR 295Continuous FiberContinuous Fiber This event indicates that the selected acquisition range was shorter than the fiber

Description of Event Types296 FTB-700 SeriesEnd of AnalysisEnd of Analysis This event indicates that the pulse width used did not provide enough dynam

Description of Event TypesOTDR 297Non-Reflective EventNon-Reflective Event This event is characterized by a sudden decrease in the Rayleigh backscatte

Description of Event Types298 FTB-700 SeriesReflective EventReflective EventReflective events appear as spikes in the fiber trace. They are caused by

Description of Event TypesOTDR 299Positive EventPositive Event This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the junction of two fiber s

Description of Event Types300 FTB-700 SeriesLaunch LevelLaunch LevelThis event indicates the level of the signal launched into the fiber. The figure

Description of Event TypesOTDR 301Fiber SectionFiber SectionThis symbol denotes a fiber section with no event. The sum of all fiber sections containe

Preparing Your OTDR for a TestOTDR 23Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers3. Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber end from tou

Description of Event Types302 FTB-700 SeriesMerged EventMerged EventThis symbol denotes an event combined with one or more other events. It also indic

Description of Event TypesOTDR 303Merged Event The total loss ( dB) produced by the events is measured by plotting two straight lines. The first li

Description of Event Types304 FTB-700 SeriesMerged EventPass/Fail TestsAs an example about pass/fail tests, let us consider the situation below:For a

Description of Event TypesOTDR 305Merged EventAll Event Types Are TestedIn the first case, where all event types are tested, the pass/fail conditions

Description of Event Types306 FTB-700 SeriesMerged EventNot All Event Types Are TestedIn this situation, the only thing that we can clearly know is wh

Description of Event TypesOTDR 307Merged EventEffect of Event Status in the Global Trace Status A trace status is, by default, set to Unknown. If a

Description of Event Types308 FTB-700 SeriesEchoEchoThis symbol indicates that a reflective event has been detected after the end of the fiber. In th

Description of Event TypesOTDR 309Reflective Event (Possible Echo)Reflective Event (Possible Echo)This symbol indicates a reflective event that can be

IndexOTDR 311Index***** indication ... 172Aaccuracy, trace ... 46acquiri

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test24 FTB-700 SeriesNaming Trace Files AutomaticallyNaming Trace Files AutomaticallyEach time you start an acquisition, the

Index312 FTB-700 Seriesbuttons, trace editing in events table... 111buttons, zoom. see controls, zoomCcautionof personal hazard...

IndexOTDR 313location ... 110, 111, 209loss. see event lossname, displaying ... 109, 206non-reflecti

Index314 FTB-700 SeriesGGeneral tab ... 84, 122, 239generating reports ... 181graph vie

IndexOTDR 315mounting EUI connector adapter ... 21multiwavelength tracecolor in display ... 103file disp

Index316 FTB-700 Seriesremoving a module ... 13reportcontent... 181gene

IndexOTDR 317test settings used... 58testing ... 57Template OTDR. see

Index318 FTB-700 SeriesIOR ... 131, 212, 250length... 211pulse...

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Preparing Your OTDR for a TestOTDR 25Naming Trace Files AutomaticallyNote: If you select the Bellcore (.sor) format, the unit will create one file per

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test26 FTB-700 SeriesNaming Trace Files Automatically4. Fill out the required information in the corresponding boxes and sel

Preparing Your OTDR for a TestOTDR 27Naming Trace Files Automatically7. Press File Autonaming to set up the trace file name options.8. In the File Nam

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test28 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the First Connector CheckEnabling or Disabling the First Connector CheckNote: Thi

Preparing Your OTDR for a TestOTDR 29Setting Macrobend ParametersSetting Macrobend ParametersNote: This function is available with the Auto Diagnostic

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test30 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Macrobend ParametersTo set macrobend parameters:1. From the Main Menu, press OTDR Setup then se

OTDR 315 Testing Fibers in Auto ModeAuto mode automatically evaluates fiber length, sets acquisition parameters, acquires traces, and displays event t

Contentsiv FTB-700 Series7 Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional) ...57Template Principle ...

Testing Fibers in Auto Mode32 FTB-700 SeriesOnce the acquisition is complete or interrupted, the analysis starts for acquisitions of 5 seconds or more

Testing Fibers in Auto ModeOTDR 33To acquire traces in Auto mode:1. Clean the connectors properly.2. Connect a fiber to the OTDR port.If your unit is

Testing Fibers in Auto Mode34 FTB-700 Series6. Select the boxes corresponding to the desired test wavelengths. You must select at least one wavelength

OTDR 356 Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeAdvanced mode offers all the tools you need to perform complete OTDR tests and measurements manually and gives

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode36 FTB-700 SeriesAlthough the application sets the acquisition parameters, you can modify these values as needed, even

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 37To acquire traces:1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22).2. Co

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode38 FTB-700 Series7. If your OTDR supports singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode wavelengths, under Wavelengths, fro

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 3911. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save in the button bar.The application will

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode40 FTB-700 SeriesSetting the Autorange Acquisition TimeSetting the Autorange Acquisition TimeNote: This function is ava

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 41Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix FactorSetting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix FactorNote: This f

ContentsOTDR v10 Analyzing Traces and Events ... 101Graph View ...

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode42 FTB-700 SeriesSetting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix FactorTo set the IOR, RBS, and helix factor parameters:1.

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 43Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition TimeSetting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Ti

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode44 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time Time: corresponds to the acquisition durati

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 45Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition TimeTo set the parameters:From the OTDR tab: Press the dia

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode46 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling the High-Resolution FeatureTo use the same pulse and acquisition time for all wavelengths:1.

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 47Enabling the High-Resolution FeatureTo enable the high-resolution feature:1. From the button bar, press OTDR Set

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode48 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling Analysis After AcquisitionEnabling or Disabling Analysis After AcquisitionThe OT

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 49Enabling or Disabling Analysis After AcquisitionTo enable or disable the analysis after trace acquisition:1. Fro

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode50 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsYou can activate and set Pass/Fail threshold p

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 51Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsThe following table provides the default, minimum and maximum thresholds. Once the t

Contentsvi FTB-700 Series13 Creating and Generating Reports ...179Adding Information to the

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode52 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo set pass/fail thresholds:1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, the

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 53Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds5. If you want to apply the thresholds you have just defined to one or several other

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode54 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo revert to default threshold values and to delete custom wavelengths:1.

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 55Setting a Default Span Start and Span EndSetting a Default Span Start and Span EndBy default, the span start and

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode56 FTB-700 SeriesSetting a Default Span Start and Span EndTo change the default span start and span end for traces:1. F

OTDR 577Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)Note: This function is available with the optional Event Characterization (EC) software package only

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)58 FTB-700 SeriesRestrictions of Template ModeYou can save the trace after analysis. If former results have

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)OTDR 59Restrictions of Template ModeWhen you process traces using an OTDR, you acquire the traces as you go

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)60 FTB-700 SeriesAcquiring the Reference TraceAcquiring the Reference TraceYou must acquire a reference trac

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)OTDR 61Acquiring the Reference Trace5. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save

ContentsOTDR vii18 Warranty ... 285General Information

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)62 FTB-700 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template ModeAcquiring Traces in Template ModeTo acquire traces in Temp

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)OTDR 63Acquiring Traces in Template Mode3. Set test parameters. 3a. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup.3b

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)64 FTB-700 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template Mode3c. Set the Template mode option you want to use on the cu

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)OTDR 65Acquiring Traces in Template Mode4. If applicable, the application will display the number of new eve

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)66 FTB-700 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template Mode5. Question marks will appear in the Event table to identi

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)OTDR 67Acquiring Traces in Template ModeNote: The application will only display the Save File dialog box if

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)68 FTB-700 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template Mode6c. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by press

Testing Fibers in Template Mode (optional)OTDR 69Selecting a Reference TraceSelecting a Reference TraceIn Template OTDR mode, you can only select a fi

OTDR 718 Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeThe application offers you a special testing feature to rapidly locate fiber ends. It also displays the le

Certification Informationviii FTB-700 SeriesCertification InformationNorth America Regulatory StatementThis unit was certified by an agency approved i

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode72 FTB-700 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode3. From the Port list, specify to which port you connected yo

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 73Acquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode5. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode74 FTB-700 SeriesNaming Fault Finder Files AutomaticallyNaming Fault Finder Files AutomaticallyEach time you start

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 75Naming Fault Finder Files AutomaticallyTo configure the automatic file naming:1. From the button bar, press

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode76 FTB-700 SeriesSelecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder TracesSelecting the Default File Format for

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 77Selecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder TracesTo select the default file format:1. From the b

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode78 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File NameEnabling or Disabling the Confirma

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 79Enabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File NameTo enable or disable file name confirmation:

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode80 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Storage FeatureEnabling or Disabling the Storage FeatureBy default, the

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 81Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault FinderEnabling or Disabling the First Connector Ch

OTDR 11 Introducing the FTB-700 OTDRThe FTB-700 OTDR allows you to characterize a fiber-optic span, usually optical fiber sections joined by splices a

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode82 FTB-700 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault FinderTo enable or disable the first con

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 83Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardEnabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardWith the touchsc

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode84 FTB-700 SeriesSetting Trace Display ParametersSetting Trace Display ParametersYou can change several trace displ

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 85Setting Trace Display ParametersTo set the trace display parameters:1. From the button bar, press the Setup

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode86 FTB-700 SeriesSelecting the Distance UnitsSelecting the Distance UnitsYou can select the distance units that wil

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 87Selecting the Distance UnitsTo select the distance units for your display:1. From the button bar, select Set

OTDR 899 Customizing Your OTDRYou can customize the appearance and behavior of your OTDR application.Selecting the Default File FormatYou can define t

Customizing Your OTDR90 FTB-700 SeriesSelecting the Default File FormatTo select the default file format:1. From the Main Menu window, press Quick Sav

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 91Enabling or Disabling File Name ConfirmationEnabling or Disabling File Name ConfirmationBy default, each time you save a f