Exfo FTB-7000 OTDR for FTB-200 v2 Manuel d'utilisateur

User GuideOTDR for FTB-200 v2FTB-7000 Series

Certification Informationx FTB-7000 Series Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC D

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode86 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault FinderTo enable or disable the first co

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 87Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardEnabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardWith the touchsc

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode88 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Trace Display ParametersSetting Trace Display ParametersYou can change several trace disp

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 89Setting Trace Display ParametersTo set the trace display parameters:1. From the button bar, press the Setup

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode90 FTB-7000 SeriesSelecting the Distance UnitsSelecting the Distance UnitsYou can select the distance units that wi

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 91Selecting the Distance UnitsTo select the distance units for your display:1. From the button bar, select Set

OTDR 939 Customizing Your OTDRYou can customize the appearance and behavior of your OTDR application.Selecting the Default File FormatYou can define t

Customizing Your OTDR94 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling File Name ConfirmationTo select the default file format:1. From the Main Menu window, pre

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 95Enabling or Disabling File Name ConfirmationTo enable or disable file name confirmation:1. From the Main Menu window, pres

Certification InformationOTDR xi Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive

Customizing Your OTDR96 FTB-7000 SeriesSelecting the Distance UnitsSelecting the Distance UnitsYou can select the measurement units that will be used

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 97Selecting the Distance UnitsTo select the distance units for your display:1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup.2. From

Customizing Your OTDR98 FTB-7000 SeriesCustomizing the Acquisition Distance Range ValuesCustomizing the Acquisition Distance Range ValuesNote: This fu

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 99Customizing the Acquisition Distance Range ValuesTo customize the distance range values:1. From the button bar, select OTD

Customizing Your OTDR100 FTB-7000 SeriesCustomizing the Acquisition Time ValuesCustomizing the Acquisition Time ValuesNote: This function is available

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 101Customizing the Acquisition Time ValuesTo customize the acquisition time values:1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup

Customizing Your OTDR102 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardEnabling or Disabling the Touchscreen KeyboardWith the touchscre

Customizing Your OTDROTDR 103Displaying or Hiding the Optional FeaturesDisplaying or Hiding the Optional FeaturesIf you have not purchased the optiona

OTDR 10510 Analyzing Traces and EventsOnce the acquired trace is analyzed, it appears in the trace display and the events are displayed in the events

Certification Informationxii FTB-7000 Series Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC

Analyzing Traces and Events106 FTB-7000 SeriesGraph ViewGraph ViewThe events, that are detailed in the events table (see Events Tab on page 112), are

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 107Graph ViewYou can change trace display parameters (such as the grid and zoom window display). For more information,

Analyzing Traces and Events108 FTB-7000 SeriesLinear ViewLinear ViewNote: This function is available with the optional software package only.In the li

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 109Linear View³ You can view, in turn, the reference trace and the main trace using the Next Trace button.³ If you pre

Analyzing Traces and Events110 FTB-7000 SeriesSummary TableSummary TableNote: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes.The summary t

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 111Summary Table³ Since the summary table shows the information for all the wavelengths of the main trace only, the Ne

Analyzing Traces and Events112 FTB-7000 SeriesEvents TabTo display the summary table:From the main window, press the button.Note: To display the sum

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 113Events TabThe events table lists all the events detected on the fiber. An event can be defined as the point at whic

Analyzing Traces and Events114 FTB-7000 SeriesEvents Tab³ Refl.: Reflectance measured at each reflective event along the fiber.³ Att.: Attenuation (lo

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 115Events TabTo quickly locate an event in the events table:1. Ensure that the button is selected in the zoom button

Certification InformationOTDR xiii Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive

Analyzing Traces and Events116 FTB-7000 SeriesMeasure TabMeasure TabThe application shows two, three or four markers: a, A, B, and b, depending on the

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 117Displaying the Graph in Full ScreenDisplaying the Graph in Full ScreenYou can display the graph in full screen at a

Analyzing Traces and Events118 FTB-7000 SeriesDisplaying the Graph in Full ScreenIf you want to view a table of events once the acquisitions are compl

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 119Selecting the Default ViewSelecting the Default ViewYou can select which view will be displayed by default once all

Analyzing Traces and Events120 FTB-7000 SeriesSelecting the Default ViewNote: In Fault Finder mode, only the graph is available.To select the default

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 121Automatically Displaying the Event Table after AcquisitionsAutomatically Displaying the Event Table after Acquisiti

Analyzing Traces and Events122 FTB-7000 SeriesAutomatically Zooming in on the Fiber SpanAutomatically Zooming in on the Fiber SpanNote: This function

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 123Using Zoom ControlsUsing Zoom ControlsUse the zoom controls to change the scale of the trace display.You can zoom i

Analyzing Traces and Events124 FTB-7000 SeriesUsing Zoom Controls³ When you manually zoom in or out on a trace, the application will apply the new zoo

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 125Using Zoom Controlsaccording to the zooming type you have selected. All of the other zoom buttons (except for the z

Analyzing Traces and Events126 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Trace Display ParametersSetting Trace Display ParametersOnce you have launched the desired trace

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 127Setting Trace Display ParametersTo set the trace display parameters:1. From the button bar, press the OTDR Setup bu

Analyzing Traces and Events128 FTB-7000 SeriesCustomizing the Event TableCustomizing the Event TableNote: This function is available both in Advanced

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 129Customizing the Event TableTo customize the events table appearance:1. From the OTDR Setup window, select the Event

Analyzing Traces and Events130 FTB-7000 SeriesDisplaying or Hiding a TraceDisplaying or Hiding a Trace There are two ways of displaying or hiding trac

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 131Displaying or Hiding a TraceTo specify which traces to display or hide:1. From the button bar, press Storage.2. Sel

Analyzing Traces and Events132 FTB-7000 SeriesClearing Traces from the DisplayClearing Traces from the DisplayNote: This function is available in Adva

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 133Viewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsViewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsYou can view the trace para

Analyzing Traces and Events134 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsTo view trace settings:Go to the Trace Info. tab.Note: Even

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 135Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings³ Max. splice loss: Maximum loss of all non-reflective events between s

OTDR 11 Introducing the Optical Time Domain ReflectometerThe Optical Time Domain Reflectometer allows you to characterize a fiber-optic span, usually

Analyzing Traces and Events136 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing and Modifying Current Trace SettingsTo modify the IOR, RBS coefficient, and helix factor paramet

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 137Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings³ You can change the fiber type of a multimode trace. The application w

Analyzing Traces and Events138 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying EventsModifying EventsNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can change t

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 139Modifying EventsTo modify an event:1. Select the event you want to modify.2. Press the Change Event button.Markers

Analyzing Traces and Events140 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying Events3. Position marker A on the event, and submarker a (to the left of marker A) as far as p

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 141Modifying Events5. If you selected a reflective event, you can modify the echo status using the up/down arrows of t

Analyzing Traces and Events142 FTB-7000 SeriesInserting EventsInserting EventsYou can insert events in the event table manually.This could be useful,

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 143Inserting Events2. Select the location where you want to insert an event.Four markers are available to measure the

Analyzing Traces and Events144 FTB-7000 SeriesDeleting EventsDeleting EventsNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only.Almost any event ca

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 145Deleting EventsTo delete an event:1. Select the event you want to delete.2. Press Delete.3. When the application pr

Introducing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer2 FTB-7000 SeriesOTDROTDR port(singlemode or multimode)Other modelsHandleVisual fault locator (VFL) p

Analyzing Traces and Events146 FTB-7000 SeriesChanging the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsChanging the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsNote: This function

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 147Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections3. Position markers as desired to modify the attenuation value. For more

Analyzing Traces and Events148 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsSetting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsNote: This function is

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 149Setting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsThe following examples show how different splice-loss threshold levels can

Analyzing Traces and Events150 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting the Analysis Detection ThresholdsTo set the analysis detection thresholds:1. From the button bar

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 151Analyzing or Reanalyzing a TraceAnalyzing or Reanalyzing a TraceNote: This function is available in Advanced mode o

Analyzing Traces and Events152 FTB-7000 SeriesAnalyzing or Reanalyzing a TraceTo analyze or reanalyze a trace:1. From the main window, go to the Event

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 153Analyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber SpanAnalyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber SpanNote: This function is avai

Analyzing Traces and Events154 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of FiberEnabling or Disabling the Detection of Re

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 155Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of FiberThe table below shows the differences you will notic

Introducing the Optical Time Domain ReflectometerOTDR 3Main FeaturesMain FeaturesThe OTDR:³ Offers impressive dynamic range with short dead zones.³ Pe

Analyzing Traces and Events156 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of FiberTo enable or disable the detection of ref

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 157Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of Fiber3. If you want to enable the option, under End-of-Fi

Analyzing Traces and Events158 FTB-7000 SeriesSwapping TracesSwapping TracesNote: This function is available in Advanced mode only.Since the events ta

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 159Opening Trace FilesOpening Trace FilesIn Advanced mode, you can open a trace file as the main trace or the referenc

Analyzing Traces and Events160 FTB-7000 SeriesOpening Trace FilesThe table below presents the possible behavior of the zoom and markers when you open

Analyzing Traces and EventsOTDR 161Opening Trace FilesIf you want to keep the current zoom and markers, you must save your file before opening another

Analyzing Traces and Events162 FTB-7000 SeriesOpening Trace FilesTo open a trace file:1. From the button bar, press Storage, then Open File.2. If nece

OTDR 16311 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

Analyzing the Results Manually164 FTB-7000 SeriesSelecting the Attenuation and Loss Values that Will Be DisplayedTo select the attenuation and loss va

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 165Using MarkersUsing MarkersYou can use markers to view the position and relative power of an event.Markers are av

Introducing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer4 FTB-7000 SeriesTrace Acquisition ModesTrace Acquisition ModesThe OTDR application provides the foll

Analyzing the Results Manually166 FTB-7000 SeriesGetting Event Distances and Relative PowersGetting Event Distances and Relative PowersThe OTDR test a

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 167Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Ap

Analyzing the Results Manually168 FTB-7000 SeriesGetting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)³ Four-point event loss: the LSA method

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 169Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)³ A-B LSA loss: the loss of the event bordered by

Analyzing the Results Manually170 FTB-7000 SeriesGetting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)To get event loss:1. From the main wind

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 171Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation)5. Position marker B at the beginning of the linea

Analyzing the Results Manually172 FTB-7000 SeriesGetting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation)Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Leas

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 173Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation)To get attenuation:1. From the main window, selec

Analyzing the Results Manually174 FTB-7000 SeriesGetting ReflectanceGetting ReflectanceReflectance is the ratio of reflected light to input light.Note

Analyzing the Results ManuallyOTDR 175Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL)Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL)Note: You must use a singlemode OTDR for ORL c

Introducing the Optical Time Domain ReflectometerOTDR 5Bidirectional Analysis Application³ batch printing³ conversion of traces to many formats such a

OTDR 17712 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 Application178 FTB-7000 SeriesOTDR Trace File CompatibilityOTDR Trace File CompatibilityThe table presented he

Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test ApplicationOTDR 179OTDR Trace File CompatibilitySoftware used to open the file...ToolBox 5.5ToolBox 6.5 or ear

Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application180 FTB-7000 SeriesCopying, Moving, Renaming, or Deleting Trace FilesCopying, Moving, Renaming, or

OTDR 18113 Creating ReportsFor future reference, you can add notes on the location of the tested fiber, type of job performed and general comments rel

Creating Reports182 FTB-7000 SeriesAdding Information to the Test ResultsTo add information to the test results:1. From the button bar, once a trace h

Creating ReportsOTDR 183Generating a ReportTo clear all the information from the Report window:Press the Clear All button.Note: The information appear

Creating Reports184 FTB-7000 SeriesGenerating a ReportMacrobend table: a single table containing the location and the delta loss of all the detected m

Creating ReportsOTDR 185Generating a ReportTest and Cable Setup for main and reference traces: file name, OTDR model, software version, wavelength, di

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Introducing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer6 FTB-7000 SeriesAvailable OTDR ModelsSinglemode and multimodeFTB-7200D-12CD-23B ³ Four wavelengths:

Creating Reports186 FTB-7000 SeriesGenerating a ReportThe application will keep in memory the items you have included in your reports for future use.P

Creating ReportsOTDR 187Generating a ReportTo print reports:1. From the Print dialog box, select the report characteristics, including whether you wan

OTDR 18914 Using the OTDR as a Light Source or VFL³ If you want to perform measurements with a power meter and your OTDR as a source, the OTDR port ca

Using the OTDR as a Light Source or VFL190 FTB-7000 SeriesTo use your OTDR as a source:1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting O

Using the OTDR as a Light Source or VFLOTDR 1915. Select the desired modulation.Under Modulation,³ For loss measurement, with a power meter at the oth

To identify fiber faults visually:1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22).2. Connect the fiber under

OTDR 19315 Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationNote: The OTDR Bidirectional application is available from the Test Tools tab i

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application194 FTB-7000 Series³ Bidirectional analysis is the recommended method for splice loss meas

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 195Starting and Exiting the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationStarting and Exiting th

Introducing the Optical Time Domain ReflectometerOTDR 7Available OTDR ModelsSinglemodeFTB-7500E-XXXXB ³ Event dead zone of 0.8 m and attenuation dead

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application196 FTB-7000 SeriesStarting and Exiting the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationThe main win

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 197Creating Bidirectional Measurement FilesCreating Bidirectional Measurement FilesTo

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application198 FTB-7000 SeriesCreating Bidirectional Measurement FilesThe A->B and B->A traces

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 199Creating Bidirectional Measurement FilesWhen two traces are opened in the bidirect

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application200 FTB-7000 SeriesCreating Bidirectional Measurement FilesTo create a bidirectional measu

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 201Opening Existing Bidirectional Measurement FilesOpening Existing Bidirectional Mea

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application202 FTB-7000 SeriesDisplaying Traces and Bidirectional MeasurementDisplaying Traces and Bi

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 203Displaying Traces and Bidirectional MeasurementTo switch from one wavelength to an

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application204 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing ResultsViewing ResultsThe application shows the results of the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 205Viewing ResultsGraph ViewThe application shows the results both on a graph and in

Introducing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer8 FTB-7000 SeriesOTDR Basic PrinciplesOTDR Basic PrinciplesAn OTDR sends short pulses of light into a

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application206 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing ResultsSummary TableThe summary table gives, for each wavelengt

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 207Viewing Results³ When you select an element from the summary table (or if you swit

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application208 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing ResultsEvents TabYou can view information about all detected ev

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 209Viewing ResultsFor each item listed in the events table, information is displayed.

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application210 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing ResultsNote: The attenuation value is always presented in dB pe

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 211Viewing ResultsTo quickly locate an event in the events table: 1. Ensure that the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application212 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing ResultsTrace Info. TabYou can view information about the bidire

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 213Viewing ResultsThe following information is available:³ Pulse: Pulse width used to

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application214 FTB-7000 SeriesViewing ResultsInformation specific to the A->B or B->A trace is

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 215Reanalyzing Traces and Regenerating the Bidirectional MeasurementReanalyzing Trace

Introducing the Optical Time Domain ReflectometerOTDR 9OTDR Basic PrinciplesAn OTDR uses the effects of Rayleigh scattering and Fresnel reflection to

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application216 FTB-7000 SeriesReanalyzing Traces and Regenerating the Bidirectional MeasurementTo rea

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 217Modifying the Alignment of Unidirectional TracesModifying the Alignment of Unidire

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application218 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying the Alignment of Unidirectional TracesYou can even set the sp

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 219Modifying the Alignment of Unidirectional TracesTo modify the alignment of A->B

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application220 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying the Alignment of Unidirectional Traces4. Press Set as Span St

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 221Using Zoom ControlsUsing Zoom ControlsYou can use the zoom controls to change the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application222 FTB-7000 SeriesUsing Zoom Controls³ When you zoom in or out on an event, the applicati

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 223Using Zoom ControlsTo view specific portions of the graph:³ You can define which p

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application224 FTB-7000 SeriesUsing Zoom ControlsTo automatically zoom in on the selected event:1. Fr

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 225Using Markers to Edit EventsUsing Markers to Edit EventsYou can use markers to def

Introducing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer10 FTB-7000 SeriesConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this manual, you should

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application226 FTB-7000 SeriesUsing Markers to Edit Events3. Once the appropriate markers are selecte

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 227Inserting EventsInserting EventsNote: You can only create events for the A->B o

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application228 FTB-7000 SeriesInserting EventsTo insert an event:1. From the main window, select the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 229Inserting Events5. Specify the exact location where you want to insert an event.Fo

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application230 FTB-7000 SeriesInserting Events6. Once you have determined the location, from the Type

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 231Modifying EventsModifying EventsNote: You can only modify the events of the A->

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application232 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying EventsTo modify an event:1. From the main window, select the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 233Modifying Events5. If desired, specify a new location for the selected event.Note:

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application234 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying Events6. If desired, from the Type list, select a new event t

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 235Deleting EventsDeleting EventsNote: You can only delete events from the A->B or

OTDR 112 Safety InformationLaser Safety Information (Models without VFL)Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards IEC 6

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application236 FTB-7000 SeriesDeleting EventsTo delete an event:1. From the main window, select the E

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 237Changing the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsChanging the Attenuation of Fiber Sectio

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application238 FTB-7000 SeriesChanging the Attenuation of Fiber SectionsTo modify the attenuation of

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 239Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections5. Position markers as desired to modify

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application240 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting General ParametersSetting General ParametersYou can set prefere

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 241Setting General Parameters³ the gridlines: You can display or hide the grid appear

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application242 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting General ParametersTo set the general parameters:1. From the Mai

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 243Customizing the Events TableCustomizing the Events TableYou can include or exclude

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application244 FTB-7000 SeriesCustomizing the Events Table³ Injection level: In the events table, the

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 245Customizing the Events TableTo customize the events table appearance:1. From the M

Safety Information12 FTB-7000 SeriesLaser Safety Information (Models with VFL)Laser Safety Information (Models with VFL)Your instrument is a Class 3R

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application246 FTB-7000 SeriesSaving the Span-Start and Span-End InformationSaving the Span-Start and

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 247Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsYou can activate and set P

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application248 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsThe following table provides the default, m

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 249Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo set pass/fail thresholds:1. From the Main Menu, sel

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application250 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail Thresholds4. If you want to apply the thresholds you

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 251Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo revert to default threshold values and to delete cu

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application252 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying Trace Analysis SettingsModifying Trace Analysis SettingsYou c

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 253Modifying Trace Analysis Settings³ The event detection thresholds:³ Splice loss de

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application254 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying Trace Analysis SettingsYou can always revert to factory setti

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 255Modifying Trace Analysis Settings4. Enter values for the current trace in the appr

OTDR 133 Getting Started with Your OTDRInserting and Removing Test ModulesCAUTIONNever insert or remove a module while the FTB-200 v2 Compact Modular

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application256 FTB-7000 SeriesModifying Trace Analysis SettingsTo revert to default settings:1. From

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 257Saving TracesSaving TracesAfter recalling, analyzing and displaying the two traces

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application258 FTB-7000 SeriesSaving TracesTo save bidirectional files:1. From the Main Menu, select

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 259Exporting Unidirectional Traces from Bidirectional FilesExporting Unidirectional T

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application260 FTB-7000 SeriesExporting Unidirectional Traces from Bidirectional FilesTo export unidi

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 261Adding Information to the Test ResultsAdding Information to the Test ResultsYou mi

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application262 FTB-7000 SeriesAdding Information to the Test Results4. Enter the desired information.

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 263Creating ReportsCreating ReportsYou can create a report directly from the bidirect

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis Application264 FTB-7000 SeriesCreating ReportsTo create a report:1. Create a bidirectional measuremen

Analyzing Traces with the Bidirectional Analysis ApplicationOTDR 265Creating ReportsTo view a report from your unit:1. Exit the OTDR Bidirectional app

Getting Started with Your OTDR14 FTB-7000 SeriesInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo insert a module into the FTB-200 v2 Compact Modular Platform:1.

OTDR 26716 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation:³ Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessar

Maintenance268 FTB-7000 SeriesCleaning EUI ConnectorsCleaning EUI ConnectorsRegular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance.

MaintenanceOTDR 269Cleaning EUI Connectors5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip.Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the cleaning

Maintenance270 FTB-7000 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRVerifying Your OTDRYou can perform several tests to ensure your OTDR operates within specifications.

MaintenanceOTDR 271Verif ying Your OTDRTo evaluate the launch level:1. Connect at least 2 km of fiber to the OTDR port. ³ Ensure that the OTDR port an

Maintenance272 FTB-7000 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRTo verify the OTDR’s zero:1. Connect a patchcord, approximately 10 m long, to the OTDR port. The exa

MaintenanceOTDR 273Verif ying Your OTDRTo measure the event and attenuation dead zones:1. Connect 2 km of fiber directly to the OTDR port. Use the sho

Maintenance274 FTB-7000 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRTo measure the dynamic range:1. Connect the OTDR as indicated below. Other configurations are possib

MaintenanceOTDR 275Verif ying Your OTDR2. Set the distance range to 160 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to the longest value available and the

Getting Started with Your OTDROTDR 15Inserting and Removing Test Modules3. Take the module and place it vertically so that the retaining screw hole is

Maintenance276 FTB-7000 SeriesVerif ying Your OTDRTo determine the measurement range (singlemode models only):1. Connect the OTDR as indicated below.

MaintenanceOTDR 277Verif ying Your OTDR2. Set the distance range to 80 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to the longest value available and the a

Maintenance278 FTB-7000 SeriesRecalibrating the UnitRecalibrating the UnitManufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025

MaintenanceOTDR 279Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)³ Unless otherwise no

OTDR 28117 TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe application displays a message indicating that a “Non-resolved fiber end” event has been found.Th

Troubleshooting282 FTB-7000 SeriesThe application displays a message indicating that a “live fiber error” occurred and the fiber was not connected to

TroubleshootingOTDR 283The application displays a message indicating that a “live fiber error” occurred and the fiber was connected to the SM Live por

Troubleshooting284 FTB-7000 SeriesContacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technic

TroubleshootingOTDR 285TransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damag

ContentsOTDR iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Getting Started with Your OTDR16 FTB-7000 SeriesInserting and Removing Test Modules7. While applying slight pressure to the module, lift the mobile pa

OTDR 28718 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year fr

Warranty288 FTB-7000 SeriesLiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for

WarrantyOTDR 289Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purcha

Warranty290 FTB-7000 SeriesEXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest author

OTDR 291A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this sectio

Technical Specifications292 FTB-7000 SeriesTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSModelFTB-7300E aFTB-730 bWavelength (nm) c1310 ± 20/1490 ± 10/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10/1

Technical SpecificationsOTDR 293All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/PC connector, unless otherwise specified. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications294 FTB-7000 SeriesAll specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/PC connector, unless otherwise specified. TECHNICAL SPE

Technical SpecificationsOTDR 295All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/PC connector, unless otherwise specified. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Getting Started with Your OTDROTDR 17Inserting and Removing Test ModulesTo remove a module from the FTB-200 v2 Compact Modular Platform:1. Turn off yo

OTDR 297B 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 Types298 FTB-7000 SeriesSpan StartSpan Start The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber span. B

Description of Event TypesOTDR 299Continuous FiberContinuous Fiber This event indicates that the selected acquisition range was shorter than the fiber

Description of Event Types300 FTB-7000 SeriesEnd of AnalysisEnd of Analysis This event indicates that the pulse width used did not provide enough dyna

Description of Event TypesOTDR 301Non-Reflective EventNon-Reflective Event This event is characterized by a sudden decrease in the Rayleigh backscatte

Description of Event Types302 FTB-7000 SeriesReflective EventReflective EventReflective events appear as spikes in the fiber trace. They are caused by

Description of Event TypesOTDR 303Positive EventPositive Event This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the junction of two fiber s

Description of Event Types304 FTB-7000 SeriesLaunch LevelLaunch LevelThis event indicates the level of the signal launched into the fiber.³ The figure

Description of Event TypesOTDR 305Fiber SectionFiber SectionThis symbol denotes a fiber section with no event.³ The sum of all fiber sections containe

Getting Started with Your OTDR18 FTB-7000 SeriesInserting and Removing Test Modules5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connec

Description of Event Types306 FTB-7000 SeriesMerged EventMerged EventThis symbol denotes an event combined with one or more other events. It also indi

Description of Event TypesOTDR 307Merged Event³ The total loss (Δ dB) produced by the events is measured by plotting two straight lines.³ The first li

Description of Event Types308 FTB-7000 SeriesMerged EventPass/Fail TestsAs an example about pass/fail tests, let us consider the situation below:For a

Description of Event TypesOTDR 309Merged EventAll Event Types Are TestedIn the first case, where all event types are tested, the pass/fail conditions

Description of Event Types310 FTB-7000 SeriesMerged EventNot All Event Types Are TestedIn this situation, the only thing that we can clearly know is w

Description of Event TypesOTDR 311Merged EventEffect of Event Status in the Global Trace Status³ A trace status is, by default, set to Unknown.³ If a

Description of Event Types312 FTB-7000 SeriesEchoEchoThis symbol indicates that a reflective event has been detected after the end of the fiber.³ In t

Description of Event TypesOTDR 313Reflective Event (Possible Echo)Reflective Event (Possible Echo)This symbol indicates a reflective event that can be

IndexOTDR 315Index***** indication ... 174Aaccessing source... 189accuracy,

OTDR 19Starting Module ApplicationsStarting Module ApplicationsYour modules can be configured and controlled from their dedicated applications in Comp

Index316 FTB-7000 Seriesbidirectional tracefile content ... 257saving ...

IndexOTDR 317loss. see event lossname, displaying ... 113, 208non-reflective, averaged loss ... 134, 213number...

Index318 FTB-7000 SeriesHhelix factoradmissible values... 43in Trace Info. tab ... 135, 214, 252modifica

IndexOTDR 319Nnaming trace automatically... 24, 78native trace format... 178noise area, searching...

Index320 FTB-7000 Seriesreflective ends of fiber... 154reflective events, detecting... 154removing a

IndexOTDR 321setting parameters... 62test settings used... 62testing ...

Index322 FTB-7000 Seriespulse... 134reflectance threshold ... 135, 214, 253span length ...

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20 FTB-7000 SeriesTimerThe main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to control the OTDR:TimerOnce the acquisition has begun, a tim

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

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test22 FTB-7000 SeriesCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic

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

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test24 FTB-7000 SeriesNaming Trace Files AutomaticallyNaming Trace Files AutomaticallyEach time you start an acquisition, th

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

Contentsiv FTB-7000 Series7 Testing Fibers in Template Mode ...61Template Principle ...

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test26 FTB-7000 SeriesNaming Trace Files Automatically4. Fill out the required information in the corresponding boxes and se

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-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the First Connector CheckEnabling or Disabling the First Connector CheckNote: Th

Preparing Your OTDR for a TestOTDR 29Setting Macrobend ParametersSetting Macrobend ParametersNote: This function is available both in Advanced and Aut

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test30 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Macrobend ParametersTo set macrobend parameters:1. From the Main Menu, press OTDR Setup then s

Preparing Your OTDR for a TestOTDR 31Launch Conditions for Multimode MeasurementsLaunch Conditions for Multimode MeasurementsIn a multimode fiber netw

Preparing Your OTDR for a Test32 FTB-7000 SeriesLaunch Conditions for Multimode MeasurementsThe table below gives information about tests with the 50

OTDR 335 Testing Fibers in Auto ModeAuto mode automatically evaluates fiber length, sets acquisition parameters, acquires traces, and displays event t

Testing Fibers in Auto Mode34 FTB-7000 SeriesOnce the acquisition is complete or interrupted, the analysis starts for acquisitions of 5 seconds or mor

Testing Fibers in Auto ModeOTDR 35To acquire traces in Auto mode:1. Clean the connectors properly.2. Connect a fiber to the OTDR port.If your unit is

ContentsOTDR v10 Analyzing Traces and Events ... 105Graph View ...

Testing Fibers in Auto Mode36 FTB-7000 Series6. Select the boxes corresponding to the desired test wavelengths. You must select at least one wavelengt

OTDR 376 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 Mode38 FTB-7000 SeriesAlthough the application sets the acquisition parameters, you can modify these values as needed, even

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 39To acquire traces:1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22).2. Co

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode40 FTB-7000 Series7. If your OTDR supports singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode wavelengths, under Wavelengths, fr

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 41Note: The application will only display the Save File dialog box if you have activated the feature to always be

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode42 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting the Autorange Acquisition TimeSetting the Autorange Acquisition TimeNote: This function is av

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 43Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix FactorSetting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix FactorNote: This f

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode44 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix Factor2. From the OTDR Setup window, go to the Acquisitio

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 45Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition TimeSetting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Ti

Contentsvi FTB-7000 Series13 Creating Reports ...181Adding Informa

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode46 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time³ Time: corresponds to the acquisition durat

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 47Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition TimeTo set the parameters:From the OTDR tab:³ Press the dia

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode48 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition TimeTo use the same pulse and acquisition time f

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 49Enabling the High-Resolution FeatureEnabling the High-Resolution FeatureIf your OTDR model is FTB-7000D or later

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode50 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling the High-Resolution FeatureTo enable the high-resolution feature:1. From the button bar, pre

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 51Enabling or Disabling Analysis After AcquisitionEnabling or Disabling Analysis After AcquisitionThe OTDR trace a

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode52 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling Analysis After AcquisitionTo enable or disable the analysis after trace acquisi

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 53Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsYou can activate and set Pass/Fail threshold parameters

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode54 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail ThresholdsThe following table provides the default, minimum and maximum thresholds.

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 55Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo set pass/fail thresholds:1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, then select t

ContentsOTDR vii18 Warranty ... 287General Information

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode56 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting Pass/Fail Thresholds5. If you want to apply the thresholds you have just defined to one or se

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 57Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsTo revert to default threshold values and to delete custom wavelengths:1. From the b

Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode58 FTB-7000 SeriesSetting a Default Span Start and Span EndSetting a Default Span Start and Span EndBy default, the spa

Testing Fibers in Advanced ModeOTDR 59Setting a Default Span Start and Span EndTo change the default span start and span end for traces:1. From the bu

OTDR 617Testing Fibers in Template ModeTemplate mode allows you to test fibers and compare them to a reference trace that was previously acquired and

Testing Fibers in Template Mode62 FTB-7000 SeriesRestrictions of Template ModeYou can save the trace after analysis. If former results have not been s

Testing Fibers in Template ModeOTDR 63Restrictions of Template ModeWhen you process traces using an OTDR, you acquire the traces as you go along. When

Testing Fibers in Template Mode64 FTB-7000 SeriesAcquiring the Reference TraceAcquiring the Reference TraceYou must acquire a reference trace before y

Testing Fibers in Template ModeOTDR 65Acquiring the Reference TraceThe application will use a file name based on the autonaming parameters you defined

Certification Informationviii FTB-7000 SeriesCertification InformationFCC InformationElectronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC)

Testing Fibers in Template Mode66 FTB-7000 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template ModeAcquiring Traces in Template ModeTo acquire traces in Template mode,

Testing Fibers in Template ModeOTDR 67Acquiring Traces in Template Mode3. Set test parameters. 3a. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup.3b. Select th

Testing Fibers in Template Mode68 FTB-7000 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template Mode3c. Set the Template mode option you want to use on the current trac

Testing Fibers in Template ModeOTDR 69Acquiring Traces in Template Mode4. If applicable, the application will display the number of new events detecte

Testing Fibers in Template Mode70 FTB-7000 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template Mode5. Question marks will appear in the Event table to identify new eve

Testing Fibers in Template ModeOTDR 71Acquiring Traces in Template Mode5a. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save in the

Testing Fibers in Template Mode72 FTB-7000 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Template Mode6. Once the reference update is complete (or if you did not select t

Testing Fibers in Template ModeOTDR 73Acquiring Traces in Template Mode6c. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save in the

Testing Fibers in Template Mode74 FTB-7000 SeriesSelecting a Reference TraceSelecting a Reference TraceIn Template OTDR mode, you can only select a fi

OTDR 758 Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeThe application offers you a special testing feature to rapidly locate fiber ends. It also displays the le

Certification InformationOTDR ix Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode76 FTB-7000 SeriesAcquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode3. From the Port list, specify to which port you connected y

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 77Acquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode5. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode78 FTB-7000 SeriesNaming Fault Finder Files AutomaticallyNaming Fault Finder Files AutomaticallyEach time you start

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 79Naming Fault Finder Files AutomaticallyTo configure the automatic file naming:1. From the button bar, press

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode80 FTB-7000 SeriesSelecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder TracesSelecting the Default File Format fo

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 81Selecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder TracesTo select the default file format:1. From the b

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode82 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File NameEnabling or Disabling the Confirm

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 83Enabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File NameTo enable or disable file name confirmation:

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode84 FTB-7000 SeriesEnabling or Disabling the Storage FeatureEnabling or Disabling the Storage FeatureBy default, the

Testing Fibers in Fault Finder ModeOTDR 85Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault FinderEnabling or Disabling the First Connector Ch