User Guide MAX-700
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Contents Contents Certification Information ....................................................................................................... xi 1 Introducing the MAX-700 ............................................................................. 1 Main Features .........................................................................................................................1 LED Indicators Description .........................................................................................
Contents 6 Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode ..............................................................55 Setting the Autorange Acquisition Time ...............................................................................60 Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix Factor ................................................................61 Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time .................................................63 Enabling the High-Resolution Feature .................
Contents 9 Analyzing Traces and Events ................................................................... 107 Graph View .........................................................................................................................108 Linear View .........................................................................................................................110 Summary Table .................................................................................................................
Contents 12 Creating and Generating Reports ............................................................185 Adding Information to the Test Results ...............................................................................185 Generating a Report ...........................................................................................................187 13 Using the OTDR as a Light Source ............................................................193 14 Setting Up Your Unit .........................
Contents 19 Accessing Your Unit Remotely ................................................................. 287 Working With TightVNC .....................................................................................................288 Configuring TightVNC Server to Start Automatically ...........................................................294 Adding Exceptions to the Firewall ......................................................................................296 20 Maintenance ...................
Contents B Description of Event Types ......................................................................341 Span Start ..........................................................................................................................342 Span End ...........................................................................................................................342 Short Fibers .................................................................................................................
Certification Information Certification Information North America Regulatory Statement on Product Safety This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada and the United States. Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15, subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003 compliance in Canada.
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1 Introducing the MAX-700 The MAX-700 allows you to characterize a fiber-optic span, usually optical fiber sections joined by splices and connectors. The optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) provides an inside view of the fiber, and can calculate fiber length, attenuation, breaks, total return loss, and splice, connector and total losses. Note: In this documentation, the words “tap” and “double-tap” (related to the use of a touchscreen) replace the words “click” and “double-click”.
Introducing the MAX-700 Main Features Possible to perform quick acquisitions with low noise levels to enable accurate low-loss splice location. Possible to acquire OTDR traces made of up to 256 000 points that provide a sampling resolution as fine as 4 cm. Possible to use the OTDR port as a light source.
Introducing the MAX-700 Main Features Back Support Support Battery compartment MAX-700 3
Introducing the MAX-700 Main Features Top USB host ports RJ-45 port Headset/microphone port Fiber inspection probe port AC adapter/charger connector Internal Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices (optional; sticker indicates that devices are present) Stylus VFL (optional) Built-in power meter (optional) OTDR instrument (see hereafter for details) 4 MAX-700
Introducing the MAX-700 Main Features OTDR Instrument MAX-710 Active LED (on when laser is emitting) OTDR port (singlemode) MAX-730 Active LED (on when laser is emitting) OTDR port (singlemode live) OTDR port (singlemode) MAX-700 5
Introducing the MAX-700 LED Indicators Description LED Indicators Description There are two LED indicators located on the front panel of your unit, providing you with information about the power and battery statuses. LED 6 Status Meaning Green Unit is on. Green, blinking Unit is in Standby mode. Off Unit is off or in Hibernation mode. Green Battery is fully charged. Green, blinking Battery is charging. Yellow, blinking Unit is not powered by AC and battery is low.
Introducing the MAX-700 Function Buttons Description Function Buttons Description Your unit is equipped with function buttons which give you access to various tools at all times. The table below shows an overview of their purpose. Button Meaning Adjusts screen brightness (5 levels). Displays the on-screen keyboard Takes a screen capture (button held down for a few seconds) Enables you to switch from one task to another. Turns your unit on and off.
Introducing the MAX-700 Optional Software Package Optional Software Package An optional software package is offered with the application. With the optional Auto Diagnostic (AD) software package you can: Have access to the “linear view”, which displays the events sequentially, from left to right. Find macrobends and view the related information. View the summary table, which gives, for each wavelength, the global status of the results, the span loss and span ORL values.
Introducing the MAX-700 OTDR Basic Principles OTDR Basic Principles An OTDR sends short pulses of light into a fiber. Light scattering occurs in the fiber due to discontinuities such as connectors, splices, bends, and faults. An OTDR then detects and analyzes the backscattered signals. The signal strength is measured for specific intervals of time and is used to characterize events. The OTDR calculates distances as follows: c t Distance = --- --n 2 where c = speed of light in a vacuum (2.
Introducing the MAX-700 OTDR Basic Principles An OTDR uses the effects of Rayleigh scattering and Fresnel reflection to measure the fiber’s condition, but the Fresnel reflection is tens of thousands of times greater in power level than the backscatter. Rayleigh scattering occurs when a pulse travels down the fiber and small variations in the material, such as variations and discontinuities in the index of refraction, cause light to be scattered in all directions.
Introducing the MAX-700 Power Sources Power Sources Your unit operates with the following power sources: AC adapter/charger (connected to standard power outlet—indoor use only). Compatible car outlet adapter available upon request. One lithium-ion rechargeable battery (automatically takes over if you disconnect the AC adapter/charger). Note: When it is connected with the AC adapter/charger, the unit will function even if the battery is not present.
Introducing the MAX-700 Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
2 Safety Information WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times. WARNING The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or impair the protection provided by this unit.
Safety Information Laser Safety Information Laser Safety Information Units with Built-In VFL Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10. It is potentially harmful in direct intrabeam viewing. The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source: Affixed to bottom panel of unit Units without VFL Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Electrical Safety Information If you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries. WARNING MAX-700 Use the external power supply indoors only.Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it. Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Equipment Ratings Temperature Operation 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Storage -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) a Relative humidity unit 95 % non-condensing AC adapter 0 % to 80 % non-condensing Maximum operation altitude 5000 m (16405 ft) 2 (when plugged to AC mains)b Pollution degree 3 (when operated from batteries)c Overvoltage category Input II powerd unit 24 V; 3.75 A AC adapter 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz; 1.
3 Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Using the Supports Your unit has been designed to stand either vertically (with the screen facing you), or at an angle, using the two supports. Note: The supports ensure optimum stability to the unit during your tests. To change the orientation of the unit using the supports: Pull out the two supports.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Securing Your Unit Using a Kensington Lock Securing Your Unit Using a Kensington Lock Your unit is equipped with a security slot to which you can connect an optional Kensington lock (security cable). You can secure your unit with this lock to help prevent theft. To secure your unit: Connect your lock to the security slot located on the side of your unit.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices Installing a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices Your unit supports many USB devices. The table below lists the supported USB devices. Device Details Memory key For data transfer between your unit and a computer when you do not have access to a network. If you need information on how to transfer data using a memory key, see Managing Data on page 255.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices Device Details Composite device You can use composite devices, that is devices that input information to your unit using more than one mean (for example, combinations of keyboard and mouse). Hub This device will be particularly useful to you if you need extra USB ports. USB to RS-232 adapter (purchased from EXFO) To be able to transfer data between your unit and a device only equipped with RS-232 (serial) ports.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices To install a USB device on your unit: Connect the USB device to any of the USB ports (located on top of the unit). Note: It is not necessary to turn off the unit before connecting the USB device. The software will automatically detect its presence. Your device is automatically recognized and immediately usable.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard Your unit is equipped with an on-screen keyboard that supports multilingual features. This keyboard functions according to the keyboard settings of Windows. To use the on-screen keyboard: 1. From the unit's front panel, press the button. 2. Select the location where you want to enter text. 3. Enter the data as required. 4. Exit the location when you have finished entering data.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen If you are used to work with a mouse, you may find it useful to be able to perform a right-click on your touchscreen. To right-click with the touchscreen: From the location where you want to right-click, using the stylus or any blunt pointing device, press the screen for a few seconds until the shortcut menu appears.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Turning On or Off the Unit Turning On or Off the Unit There are several ways to turn off the unit, including the following: Standby: keeps the unit’s status information in memory (RAM). The next time you turn your unit on, you will quickly return to your work environment (running applications will still be running).This mode will take more battery power while the unit is off.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Turning On or Off the Unit To turn on the unit: Press the On/Off button. To turn off the unit: 1. Press the On/Off button. OR On the Windows taskbar, tap Start. This will display the standard shutdown window, from which you have a choice of actions or shutdown modes. 2. Select Shutdown. To define the behavior of the power button: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup.Double-tap Power Options. 2. Select the Advanced tab.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Turning On or Off the Unit 3. From the When I press the power button on my computer list, select the desired behavior (Ask me what to do option is selected by default). 4. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to Control Panel.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Turning On or Off the Unit To configure your unit to automatically restart after AC power comes back: 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. From the System Settings window, tap Startup Applications. 3. Select the Power on the unit when AC outlet is connected or after power outage box to enable the corresponding option. OR Clear the box if you prefer that your unit does not restart automatically after AC power comes back. 4.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing or Upgrading the Applications Installing or Upgrading the Applications All the necessary applications have been preinstalled and configured at the factory. However, you may have to upgrade some applications when new versions become available or to reinstall them.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing or Upgrading the Applications For the creation of an installation USB key, you will need: the installation DVD a computer equipped with a USB port; Windows must be installed on the computer a USB memory key For the upgrades, you will need: a MAX-700 unit a computer equipped with a USB port; Windows must be installed on the computer a USB memory key Note: For the upgrades, the computer and USB key are only necessary if you do not wish to d
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing or Upgrading the Applications To update or reinstall Update Manager: 1. If necessary, retrieve the desired installation files from the Internet. If you do not intend to download files directly on your unit, connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of the computer and copy the installation files to this USB key. 2. If it is not already done, turn on your unit. 3. Exit the MAX-700 software and the OTDR application. 4.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing or Upgrading the Applications To install or upgrade the applications: 1. If necessary, retrieve the desired installation files from the Internet. If you do not intend to download files directly on your unit, connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of the computer and copy the installation files to this USB key. 2. If it is not already done, turn on your unit. If necessary, exit the OTDR application. 3.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Installing or Upgrading the Applications To create an installation USB key: 1. Turn on the computer and insert the installation DVD in the CD/DVD drive. 2. Connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of the computer. 3. From the Welcome window on the installation DVD, click Installation Files and Tools. 4. Select the MAX-700 Installation Files check box and click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the necessary components will be copied to your USB key.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Activating Software Options Activating Software Options The software options purchased at the same time as your unit have been activated for you already. However, if you purchase options afterwards, you will have to activate them yourself.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Activating Software Options To activate the options for your unit: 1. Connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of your computer. 2. Copy the key file to the USB memory key. 3. Disconnect the USB key from the computer and connect it to your unit. 4. From the MAX-700, select the Utilities tab, then tap Options Activation.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Activating Software Options 5. In the Platform Options tab, use the Browse button to locate the key file that you want to use. 6. Press Activate. The option indicator will turn into a green check mark to confirm that the option is now active. 7. Press OK to close the Option Activation window. Note: At this point, if you have used a USB key to copy your key file, you can remove it as it is not required to use your new options.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Activating Software Options To activate software options for your module: 1. Connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of your computer. 2. Copy the key file to the USB memory key. 3. Disconnect the USB key from the computer and connect it to your unit. 4. From the MAX-700, select the Utilities tab, then tap Options Activation.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Activating Software Options 5. In the Module Options tab, use the Browse button to locate the key file that you want to use. 6. Press Activate. The option indicator will turn into a green check mark to confirm that the option is now active. Note: You can see the supported options for the module in the Options list. 7. Press OK to close the Option Activation window.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Starting Instrument Applications Starting Instrument Applications Your OTDR can be configured and controlled from its dedicated application in the MAX-700 software. To start an application: At the bottom of the main window, press the button corresponding to the desired application.
Getting Started with Your MAX-700 Timer To start the Power Meter or Probe application: From Main Menu, press Power Meter or Probe. The main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to control the OTDR instrument: Data display Button bar Function Tabs Note: Due to screen resolution, the appearance of your OTDR application may vary slightly from the illustrations presented in this user guide.
4 Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or non-angled (UPC) polishing. A green border around the baseplate indicates that it is for APC-type connectors. Green border indicates APC option Bare metal (or blue border) indicates UPC option To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate: 1. Hold the EUI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards. 2 3 4 2.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers IMPORTANT To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings: Always inspect fiber ends and make sure that they are clean as explained below before inserting them into the port. EXFO is not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling. Ensure that your patchcord has appropriate connectors. Joining mismatched connectors will damage the ferrules.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers 3. Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber end from touching the outside of the port or rubbing against other surfaces. If your connector features a key, ensure that it is fully fitted into the port’s corresponding notch. 4. Push the connector in so that the fiber-optic cable is firmly in place, thus ensuring adequate contact.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Naming Trace Files Automatically Naming Trace Files Automatically Each time you start an acquisition, the application suggests a file name based on autonaming settings. This file name appears on the upper part of the graph and the linear view. The file name is made of a static part (alphanumeric) and a variable part (numeric) that will be incremented or decremented, according to your selection, as follows: If you choose incrementation... If you choose decrementation...
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Naming Trace Files Automatically To configure the automatic file naming: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. Select the Acquisition tab. 3. Press Default Trace Information.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Naming Trace Files Automatically 4. Fill out the required information in the corresponding boxes and select the direction for your trace files. 5. Press the button appearing next to the Fiber ID box to change the contents of the fiber identification. 6. Change the criteria as needed, then press OK to confirm your new settings and return to the Default Trace Information window.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Naming Trace Files Automatically 7. Press File Autonaming to set up the trace file name options. 8. In the File Name window, select the desired components to include in the file name. You can change the order of apparition with the up and down arrow buttons.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check Note: This function is available in all OTDR modes. However, the first connector check parameter used in Fault Finder mode is independent from the one used in the other OTDR modes (Auto and Advanced). The first connector check feature is used to verify that the fibers are properly connected to the OTDR.
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Setting Macrobend Parameters Setting Macrobend Parameters Note: This function is available with the Auto Diagnostic (AD) optional software package only. Note: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes. Your unit can locate macrobends by comparing the loss values measured at a certain location, for a certain wavelength (for example, 1310 nm) with the loss values measured at the corresponding location, but for a greater wavelength (for example, 1550 nm).
Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test Setting Macrobend Parameters To set macrobend parameters: 1. From the Main Menu, press OTDR Setup then select the General tab. 2. To enable the macrobend detection, select the Show macrobend check box. OR To disable it, clear the check box. 3. If necessary, set the delta value as follows: 3a. From the Wavelengths list, select the pair of wavelengths for which you want to define the delta value.
5 Testing Fibers in Auto Mode Auto mode automatically evaluates fiber length, sets acquisition parameters, acquires traces, and displays event tables and acquired traces.
Testing Fibers in Auto Mode Once the acquisition is complete or interrupted, the analysis starts for acquisitions of 5 seconds or more. After analysis, the trace is displayed and events appear in the events table. Trace display Event pane The application will also display status messages if you have selected to display pass/fail messages (see Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds on page 70). You can save the trace after analysis.
Testing Fibers in Auto Mode To acquire traces in Auto mode: 1. Clean the connectors properly. 2. Connect a fiber to the OTDR port. If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports, ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate port (singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode), depending on the wavelength you intend to use. CAUTION Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port without a proper setup. Any incoming optical power ranging from –65 dBm to –40 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition.
Testing Fibers in Auto Mode 6. Select the boxes corresponding to the desired test wavelengths. You must select at least one wavelength. 7. If you want to clear the settings the OTDR has determined to start with a new set of OTDR settings, press Reset. 8. Press Start. If the first connector check feature is enabled, a message will appear if there is a problem with the injection level (see Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check on page 48). 9.
6 Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Advanced mode offers all the tools you need to perform complete OTDR tests and measurements manually and gives you control over all test parameters. Note: Most parameters can only be set if you select Advanced mode first. Once you have finished selecting your settings, you can simply return to the test mode you prefer. By default, in Advanced mode, all available test wavelengths are selected.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Although the application sets the acquisition parameters, you can modify these values as needed, even while the acquisition is in progress. The OTDR simply restarts the averaging each time a modification is made. Note: You can interrupt the acquisition at any time. The application will display the information acquired to that point. Once the acquisition is complete or interrupted, the analysis starts for acquisitions of 5 seconds or more.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode To acquire traces: 1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 42). 2. Connect a fiber to the OTDR port. If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports, ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate port (singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode), depending on the wavelength you intend to use. CAUTION Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port without a proper setup.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode 7. If your OTDR supports singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode wavelengths, under Wavelengths, from the list, select the desired fiber type (for live-fiber testing, select SM Live; for C fiber, select 50 μm and for D fiber, select 62.5 μm). 8. Select the boxes corresponding to the desired test wavelengths. You must select at least one wavelength. 9. Select the desired distance, pulse, and time values.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode 11. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save in the button bar. The application will use a file name based on the autonaming parameters you defined (see Naming Trace Files Automatically on page 44). This file name appears at the top of the graph and at the top of the linear view table. Note: The application will only display the Save File dialog box if you have activated the feature to always be prompted when you save a file.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting the Autorange Acquisition Time Setting the Autorange Acquisition Time Note: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes. When performing automatic acquisitions in Advanced mode (see Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode on page 55) or before activating Auto mode (see Testing Fibers in Auto Mode on page 51), you can set an autorange acquisition time for the OTDR to average acquisitions over a set time period.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix Factor Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix Factor Note: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes. You should set the IOR (group index), RBS coefficient and helix factor before performing tests in order to apply them to all newly acquired traces. However, if you are in Advanced mode, you can also set them at a later time in the Trace Info. tab to reanalyze a specific trace.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting the IOR, RBS Coefficient, and Helix Factor To set the IOR, RBS, and helix factor parameters: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. From the OTDR Setup window, go to the Acquisition tab. 3. Use the up or down arrow located on the side of the wavelength box to select the desired wavelength.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time The distance range, pulse width and acquisition time are set with the controls in the Advanced main window. Distance: corresponds to the distance range of the fiber span to be tested according to the selected measurement units (see Selecting the Distance Units on page 99).
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time Time: corresponds to the acquisition duration (period during which results will be averaged). Generally, longer acquisition times generate cleaner traces (this is especially true with long-distance traces) because as the acquisition time increases, more of the noise is averaged out. This averaging increases the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and the OTDR’s ability to detect small events.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time To set the parameters: From the OTDR tab: Press the dial corresponding to the parameter you wish to set (the selection marker will move clockwise). OR Press directly the value to select it. The selection marker will go to that value immediately. Selection marker Parameter-setting dials If you want the application to provide automatic acquisition values, move at least one dial to the Auto position.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Enabling the High-Resolution Feature To use the same pulse and acquisition time for all wavelengths: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup, then go to the Acquisition tab. 2. Select the Apply settings to all wavelengths box. The modifications you make to pulse, time, and range settings will now be applied to all wavelengths. Enabling the High-Resolution Feature You can select the high-resolution feature to obtain more data points per acquisition.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Enabling the High-Resolution Feature To enable the high-resolution feature: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. Go to the Acquisition tab. 3. Select the High-resolution acquisition box. Note: If your OTDR supports singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode wavelengths, the high-resolution feature will be activated either for the singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode wavelengths, depending on the selected fiber type. 4.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Enabling or Disabling Analysis After Acquisition Enabling or Disabling Analysis After Acquisition The OTDR trace acquisition procedure will be completed by the analysis. You can either choose to automatically analyze each trace immediately after the acquisition, or perform the analysis whenever it suits you best. When the analysis process is disabled, the Event table of a newly acquired trace will be empty.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Enabling or Disabling Analysis After Acquisition To enable or disable the analysis after trace acquisition: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. Go to the Analysis tab. 3. If you want the OTDR to automatically analyze an acquired trace, select the Automatically analyze data after acquisition box. If you clear the check box, the trace will be acquired without being analyzed. Note: By default, traces are automatically analyzed as they are acquired. 4.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds You can activate and set Pass/Fail threshold parameters for your tests. You can set thresholds for splice loss, connector loss, reflectance, fiber section attenuation, span loss, span length, and span ORL. You can apply the same pass/fail thresholds to all test wavelengths or apply them separately to each one. You can set different pass/fail thresholds for each available test wavelength.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds The following table provides the default, minimum and maximum thresholds. Test Default Minimum Maximum Splice loss (dB) 1.000 0.015 5.000 Connector loss (dB) 1.000 0.015 5.000 Fiber section attenuation (dB/km) 0.400 0.000 5.000 Once the thresholds are set, the application will be able to perform Pass/Fail tests to determine the status of the various events (pass or fail).
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds To set pass/fail thresholds: 1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, then select the Event Table tab. 2. From the Wavelength list, select the wavelength for which you want to set thresholds. Threshold to set Value associated with the threshold to set 3. Select the boxes corresponding to the thresholds that you want to use, and enter the desired values in the appropriate fields.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds 5. If you want to apply the thresholds you have just defined to one or several other wavelengths, proceed as follows: 5a. Press the Copy to Other Wavelengths button. 5b. Select the boxes corresponding to the wavelengths for which you want to use the same thresholds. Note: You can use the Select All button to quickly select all boxes at the same time. 5c. Press OK to confirm you selection. 6. Press Exit OTDR Setup to return to the main window.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds To revert to default threshold values and to delete custom wavelengths: 1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, then select the Event Table tab. 2. Press the Revert to Factory Settings button. 3. When the application prompts you, confirm the modification with Yes. All threshold values of all wavelengths are returned to their default values, except for thresholds that are associated with custom wavelengths.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting a Default Span Start and Span End Setting a Default Span Start and Span End By default, the span start and span end of a fiber are assigned, respectively, to the first event (the launch level event) and the last event (often a non-reflective or reflective end event) of a trace. You can change the default fiber span that will be applied during the initial trace analysis.
Testing Fibers in Advanced Mode Setting a Default Span Start and Span End To change the default span start and span end for traces: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. From the OTDR Setup window, go to the Analysis tab. 3. If you want to set the span start and end with a distance value, under Span start and Span end, select Set by distance. Go to the Position box and enter the desired value, using the distance units displayed to the right of the box.
7 Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode The application offers you a special testing feature to rapidly locate fiber ends. It also displays the length of the fiber under test. This could be useful if you want to perform a quick test without having to set all the acquisition parameters. Acquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode The unit will determine the more appropriate wavelength (singlemode or multimode, depending on your test configuration).
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Acquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode 3. From the Port list, specify to which port you connected your fiber. 4. Press Start. If the first connector check feature is enabled, a message will appear if there is a problem with the injection level (see Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault Finder on page 87).
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Acquiring Traces in Fault Finder Mode 5. Once the analysis is complete, save the trace by pressing Quick Save in the button bar. The application will use a file name based on the autonaming parameters you defined (see Naming Fault Finder Files Automatically on page 80). This file name appears at the top of the graph.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Naming Fault Finder Files Automatically Naming Fault Finder Files Automatically Each time you start an acquisition, the Fault Finder application suggests a file name based on autonaming settings. This file name appears on the upper part of the graph. Note: The autonaming settings used in Fault Finder mode are independent from those used in Auto or Advanced modes.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Naming Fault Finder Files Automatically To configure the automatic file naming: 1. From the button bar, press Setup. 2. From the Setup window, select the General tab then press the File Autonaming button. 3. From the Autonaming Setup dialog box, set the parameters. Static part Variable part (incremented) The value appearing in this box will be used in the next file name.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Selecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder Traces Selecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder Traces You can define the default file format the Fault Finder application will use when you save your traces. Note: The default file format used in Fault Finder mode are independent from the file format used in Auto or Advanced modes. There is one default file format for Fault Finder and one default file format for the other OTDR modes.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Selecting the Default File Format for the Fault Finder Traces To select the default file format: 1. From the button bar, press Quick Save. 2. From the Save File dialog box, select the desired format. 3. Press OK to save your file in the new format. The next files will be saved in the new format.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Enabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File Name Enabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File Name By default, each time you save a file, the application prompts you to confirm the file name. Note: The file name confirmation parameter used in Fault Finder mode is independent from the one used in the other OTDR modes (Auto and Advanced).
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Enabling or Disabling the Confirmation of Fault Finder File Name To enable or disable file name confirmation: 1. From the button bar, press Setup, then go to the General tab. 2. If you want to confirm file name each time you press Quick Save, select the Always show confirmation window on save check box. OR If you never want to be prompted, clear the check box.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Enabling or Disabling the Storage Feature Enabling or Disabling the Storage Feature By default, the Quick Save button is displayed in the button bar. However, if you only want to perform quick tests without having to save the results, you may prefer to hide the Quick Save button. To enable or disable the storage feature: 1. From the button bar, press Setup, then go to the General tab. 2.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault Finder Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault Finder The first connector check feature is used to verify that the fibers are properly connected to the OTDR. It verifies the injection level and displays a message when a unusually high loss occurs at the first connection, which could indicate that no fiber is connected to the OTDR port. By default, this feature is not enabled.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check for Fault Finder To enable or disable the first connector check: 1. From the button bar, press Setup then select the General tab. 2. To enable the first connector check, select the First connector check check box. OR To disable it, clear the check box. 3. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. The changes are applied automatically.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Keyboard Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Keyboard With the touchscreen keyboard, you can enter data without having to use an external keyboard. By default, this feature is enabled. When you select a text or number box, the touchscreen keyboard or keypad appears automatically. However, you can disable it if you prefer using an external keyboard.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Setting Trace Display Parameters Setting Trace Display Parameters You can change several trace display parameters: the grid: You can display or hide the grid appearing on the graph’s background. By default, the grid is displayed. the file name in the trace display: The file name appears at the top of the trace display. By default, the file name is displayed.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Setting Trace Display Parameters To set the trace display parameters: 1. From the button bar, press the Setup button, then select the General tab. 2. Select the check boxes corresponding to the item you want to display on the graph. OR To hide them, clear the check boxes. 3. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. The changes are applied automatically.
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Selecting the Distance Units Selecting the Distance Units You can select the distance units that will be used in the application. The default distance units are the kilometers. Units used Note: The distance units used in Fault Finder mode are independent from the ones used in the other OTDR modes (Auto and Advanced).
Testing Fibers in Fault Finder Mode Selecting the Distance Units To select the distance units for your display: 1. From the button bar, select Setup. 2. From the Setup window, select the General tab. 3. From the Distance units list, select the item corresponding to the desired units. 4. Press Exit Setup. You return to the main window and the newly selected measurement unit appears everywhere these units are used.
8 Customizing the OTDR Application You can customize the appearance and behavior of your OTDR application. Selecting the Default File Format You can define the default file format the application will use when you save your traces. By default, traces are saved in native (.trc) format, but you can configure your unit to save them in Bellcore (.sor) format. If you select the Bellcore (.sor) format, the unit will create one file per wavelength (for example, TRACE001_1310.sor and TRACE001_1550.
Customizing the OTDR Application Selecting the Default File Format To select the default file format: 1. From the Main Menu window, press Quick Save. 2. From the Save File dialog box, select the desired format. 3. Press OK to save your file in the new format. The next files will be saved in the new format.
Customizing the OTDR Application Enabling or Disabling File Name Confirmation Enabling or Disabling File Name Confirmation By default, each time you save a file, the application prompts you to confirm the file name. The application will use a file name based on autonaming settings (see Naming Trace Files Automatically on page 44). Note: The file name confirmation parameter used in the Auto and Advanced modes is independent from the one used in the Fault Finder mode.
Customizing the OTDR Application Enabling or Disabling File Name Confirmation To enable or disable file name confirmation: 1. From the Main Menu window, press OTDR Setup, then select the General tab. 2. If you want to confirm file name each time you press Quick Save, select the Always show confirmation window on save check box. OR If you never want to be prompted, clear the check box.
Customizing the OTDR Application Selecting the Distance Units Selecting the Distance Units You can select the measurement units that will be used throughout the application, except for certain values such as the pulse and the wavelength. Pulse values are expressed in seconds and wavelength in meters (nanometers). Distance units The default distance units are the kilometers. Note: If you select Kilometers (km) or Kilofeet (kft), m and ft may appear instead to display more precise measurements.
Customizing the OTDR Application Selecting the Distance Units To select the distance units for your display: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. From the OTDR Setup window, select the General tab. 3. From the Distance units list, select the item corresponding to the desired distance units. 4. Press Exit OTDR Setup. You return to the main window and the newly selected distance unit appears everywhere units are used.
Customizing the OTDR Application Customizing the Acquisition Distance Range Values Customizing the Acquisition Distance Range Values Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can customize the values associated with the Distance dial. Once the customization is complete, you are ready to set the distance range value for your test. For more information, see Setting Distance Range, Pulse Width, and Acquisition Time on page 63. Note: The Auto value cannot be modified.
Customizing the OTDR Application Customizing the Acquisition Distance Range Values To customize the distance range values: 1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, then the Acquisition tab. 2. Press the Custom Acquisition Parameters button. 3. If your OTDR supports singlemode or filtered wavelengths, specify the desired fiber type. 4. From the Distance list, select the value you want to modify (the value will become highlighted), then press the Edit button.
Customizing the OTDR Application Customizing the Acquisition Time Values Customizing the Acquisition Time Values Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can customize the values associated with the Time dial. The acquisition time values represent the time during which the OTDR will average acquisitions. Note: The Auto and Real values cannot be modified.
Customizing the OTDR Application Customizing the Acquisition Time Values To customize the acquisition time values: 1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup, then the Acquisition tab. 2. Press the Custom Acquisition Parameters button. 3. From the Time list, select the value you want to modify (the value will become highlighted), then press the Edit button. Note: You can revert to factory values by pressing the Default button. 4. In the displayed dialog box, enter the new value and confirm with OK.
Customizing the OTDR Application Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Keyboard Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Keyboard With the touchscreen keyboard, you can enter data without having to use an external keyboard. By default, this feature is enabled. When you select a text or number box, the touchscreen keyboard or keypad appears automatically. However, you can disable it if you prefer using an external keyboard.
Customizing the OTDR Application Displaying or Hiding the Optional Features Displaying or Hiding the Optional Features If you have not purchased the optional software package, since you cannot use the optional features, you may prefer to hide them (macrobend detection, linear view). Note: You cannot hide the optional features if you purchased the software package. To display or hide the optional features: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2.
9 Analyzing Traces and Events Once the acquired trace is analyzed, it appears in the trace display and the events are displayed in the events table at the bottom of the screen.The trace display and events table are explained in the following sections. You can also reanalyze existing traces. For information on the various file formats you can open with the application, see Opening Trace Files on page 162.
Analyzing Traces and Events Graph View Graph View The events, that are detailed in the events table (see Events Tab on page 114), are marked by numbers along the displayed trace. Default injection level Event no. 4 Distance units Events table Some items in the trace display are always visible, while others will appear only if you choose to display them. The contents of the graph area changes according to the selected tab.
Analyzing Traces and Events Graph View You can change trace display parameters (such as the grid and zoom window display). For more information, see Setting Trace Display Parameters on page 128. You can view all of the traces, in turn, in both the Trace Info pane and the trace display with the navigation buttons. For more information, see Displaying or Hiding a Trace on page 132. Each wavelength is displayed in a different color. The colors are assigned dynamically.
Analyzing Traces and Events Linear View Linear View Note: This function is available with the optional Auto Diagnostic (AD) software package only. In the linear view, the events are displayed sequentially, from left to right. Event Fiber section 110 Each bubble represents an event. Each horizontal line that “links” two bubbles represents a fiber section.
Analyzing Traces and Events Linear View You can view, in turn, the reference trace and the main trace using the Next Trace button. If you press a bubble or an horizontal line and hold for a few seconds, the application will display a tooltip identifying the item (for example, Reflective fault). The tooltip displays any comment that you have inserted manually. If the bubble corresponds to a merged event, you will also see details about the “sub-events”, including the event types.
Analyzing Traces and Events Summary Table Summary Table Note: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes. The summary table gives, for each wavelength, the global status of the results (pass: no results exceed the thresholds or fail: at least one result exceeds the thresholds), the span loss and span ORL values. The span length (distance between span start and span end) is also displayed, except if a continuous fiber is detected for all wavelengths.
Analyzing Traces and Events Summary Table MAX-700 Since the summary table shows the information for all the wavelengths of the main trace only, the Next Trace button is not available. The summary table cannot be displayed when the events table is empty or if the trace contains only a span start. Traces must have been analyzed before you can see them in the summary table.
Analyzing Traces and Events Events Tab To display the summary table: From the main window, press the button. Note: To display the summary table as the default view after the acquisitions are all performed (at all the selected wavelengths) and the analysis of the last wavelength is complete, see Selecting the Default View on page 121. Events Tab This tab is available when the graph view and the linear view (optional) are displayed.
Analyzing Traces and Events Events Tab The events table lists all the events detected on the fiber. An event can be defined as the point at which change in the transmission properties of light can be measured. Events can consist of losses due to transmission, splices, connectors or breaks. If the event is not within the established thresholds, its status will be set to “fail”.
Analyzing Traces and Events Events Tab For each item listed in the events table, information is displayed: Type: Various symbols are used to describe different event types. For a more detailed description of symbols, see Description of Event Types on page 341. Number: Event number (a sequential number assigned by the OTDR test application) or, in parentheses, the length of a fiber section (the distance between two events). Loc.
Analyzing Traces and Events Events Tab To quickly locate an event in the events table: 1. Ensure that the button is selected in the zoom button bar. 2. Select the event on the trace. The list scrolls automatically to the event you selected. Event no.
Analyzing Traces and Events Measure Tab Measure Tab The application shows two, three or four markers: a, A, B, and b, depending on the button you pressed under Results. These markers can be repositioned along the trace to calculate loss, attenuation, reflectance, and optical return loss (ORL). You can reposition all markers by using the controls in the Markers section. You can drag them directly from the trace display. Selecting marker A or B will move the a-A or B-b pair.
Analyzing Traces and Events Displaying the Graph in Full Screen Displaying the Graph in Full Screen You can display the graph in full screen at any time, even when an acquisition is underway. The graph will keep the same display options as in normal view (grid, file name, zoom window, inverted colors). You can start acquisitions directly without having to go back to normal view first. You can switch from one wavelength to another.
Analyzing Traces and Events Displaying the Graph in Full Screen If you want to view a table of events once the acquisitions are complete, you must select the Events tab or activate the option to display the event table (from OTDR Setup) before switching to full-screen mode. Once all acquisitions are complete, the application will automatically switch to the defined default view (see Selecting the Default View on page 121).
Analyzing Traces and Events Selecting the Default View Selecting the Default View You can select which view will be displayed by default once all the acquisitions are performed (at all the selected wavelengths) and the analysis of the last wavelength is complete. The table below indicates in which OTDR modes (Auto and Advanced) a particular view can be displayed. View Graph Linear OTDR modes for which view is available Remarks Auto Default view.
Analyzing Traces and Events Selecting the Default View View Summary table OTDR modes for which view is available Auto Advanced Remarks This table gives, for each wavelength, the pass/fail status of the results, the span loss and span ORL values. Span length is also displayed. If you purchased the Auto Diagnostic (AD) software option, information on macrobends will be displayed. For more information, see Summary Table on page 112. Note: In Fault Finder mode, only the graph is available.
Analyzing Traces and Events Automatically Displaying the Event Table after Acquisitions Automatically Displaying the Event Table after Acquisitions You may want the application to automatically switch to the event table once all acquisitions are complete. This could be particularly useful when you work in full-screen mode (see Displaying the Graph in Full Screen on page 119) if you want to view the event table without having to go back in normal view mode. To display the event table after acquisitions: 1.
Analyzing Traces and Events Automatically Zooming in on the Fiber Span Automatically Zooming in on the Fiber Span Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can set the trace display to show only the span start to the span end of the trace in full-trace view. By default, this feature is not selected. To automatically zoom in on the fiber span: 1. From the button bar, select OTDR Setup. 2. From the OTDR Setup window, select the General tab. 3.
Analyzing Traces and Events Using Zoom Controls Using Zoom Controls Use the zoom controls to change the scale of the trace display. You can zoom in on or out of the graph using the corresponding buttons or let the application automatically adjust the zoom on the currently selected event from the events table (only available when the events window is displayed). You can quickly zoom in on or out of the selected event. You can also return to the original graph value.
Analyzing Traces and Events Using Zoom Controls When you manually zoom in or out on a trace, the application will apply the new zoom factor and marker positions to the other traces (wavelengths) of a same file and on the reference file, if applicable. Both the zoom factor and marker positions will be saved along with the trace (same settings for all wavelengths).
Analyzing Traces and Events Using Zoom Controls You can zoom in or out on the graph by first using, respectively, the or the button, and then by pressing the location where you want to zoom on the graph with the stylus or your finger. The application automatically adjusts the zoom by a factor 2 around the point that was pressed. To revert to the complete graph view: Press the button.
Analyzing Traces and Events Setting Trace Display Parameters Setting Trace Display Parameters Once you have started the desired trace acquisition mode (Automatic or Advanced), you can change several trace display parameters: the grid: You can display or hide the grid appearing on the graph’s background. By default, the grid is displayed. the graph background: You can display the graph with a black (invert color feature) or a white background. By default, the background is white.
Analyzing Traces and Events Setting Trace Display Parameters To set the trace display parameters: 1. From the button bar, press the OTDR Setup button, then select the General tab. 2. Select the boxes corresponding to the item you want to display on the graph. OR To hide them, clear the boxes. To display a black background 3. Press Exit OTDR Setup to return to the main window. The changes are applied automatically.
Analyzing Traces and Events Customizing the Event Table Customizing the Event Table Note: This function is available both in Advanced and Auto modes. You can include or exclude items from the events table to better suit your needs. Note: Hiding the fiber sections will not delete these items. Fiber sections: You can display or hide fiber sections in the events table and in the linear view, depending on the types of values you want to display.
Analyzing Traces and Events Customizing the Event Table To customize the events table appearance: 1. From the OTDR Setup window, select the Event Table tab. 2. Select the boxes corresponding to the item you want to display or include in the table. OR To hide them, clear the boxes. 3. Press Exit OTDR Setup.
Analyzing Traces and Events Displaying or Hiding a Trace Displaying or Hiding a Trace There are two ways of displaying or hiding traces in the OTDR test application. You can view, in turn, all the trace files you have opened, including main and reference traces, as well as multiwavelength traces. You can select the fibers and the wavelengths (for multiwavelength files) that will be available when using the navigation button. You can also specify which trace will be displayed (current trace).
Analyzing Traces and Events Displaying or Hiding a Trace To specify which traces to display or hide: 1. From the button bar, press Storage. 2. Select the boxes corresponding to the traces to display. OR Clear the boxes to hide them. Note: A hidden trace cannot be displayed with the navigation button. In multiwavelength trace files, you can show or hide traces independently. 3.
Analyzing Traces and Events Clearing Traces from the Display Clearing Traces from the Display Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. Note: Clearing traces from the display does not delete them from the disk. If a trace you acquired (main or reference) does not meet your requirements, you can clear that trace and start over. To clear traces from the display: 1. From the button bar, press Storage. 2. From the Storage dialog box, press Clear Main or Clear Reference.
Analyzing Traces and Events Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings You can view the trace parameters and modify them at your convenience. Note: Parameter modification is only possible in Advanced mode. You can modify the index of refraction (IOR) also known as group index, Rayleigh backscatter (RBS) coefficient and helix factor for the displayed trace.
Analyzing Traces and Events Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings To view trace settings: Go to the Trace Info. tab. Note: Even if more than one trace is available, the Trace Info. tab only shows one at a time. To display the traces in turn, press Next Trace in the toolbar. The active trace appears in black in the trace display. These parameters are displayed: 136 Wavelength: Test wavelength and type of fiber used. Pulse: Pulse width used to perform the acquisition.
Analyzing Traces and Events Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings MAX-700 Span ORL: ORL calculated either between the span start and the span end, or on the total fiber span, depending on the option you have selected in the Setup window. High resolution: High-resolution feature was selected to perform the acquisition. For more information, see Enabling the High-Resolution Feature on page 66. Helix factor: Helix for the displayed trace.
Analyzing Traces and Events Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings To modify the IOR, RBS coefficient, and helix factor parameters: 1. From the main window, go to the Trace Info. tab. 2. Press the Fiber Settings button. 3. Enter the desired values for the current trace in the appropriate boxes. OR If you want to revert a particular item to its default value, press the Default button appearing next to this item.
Analyzing Traces and Events Viewing and Modifying Current Trace Settings If you already know the IOR value, you can enter it in the corresponding box. However, if you prefer to let the application calculate the IOR value as a function of the distance between span start and span end, press Set IOR by Distance, then enter the distance value. 4.
Analyzing Traces and Events Modifying Events Modifying Events Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can change the loss and reflectance of almost any existing event except: continuous fiber end of analysis launch level merged events span start span end In the case of a reflective event, you can also specify whether the event corresponds to an echo, a possible echo, or no echo.
Analyzing Traces and Events Modifying Events To modify an event: 1. Select the event you want to modify. 2. Press the Change Event button. Markers a, A, B, and b appear on the graph. With these markers, you can define a new location for the selected event. You can reposition all markers directly by dragging them, or by pressing where you want to relocate them on the graph. Selecting marker A or B will move the a-A or B-b pair.
Analyzing Traces and Events Modifying Events 3. Position marker A on the event, and submarker a (to the left of marker A) as far as possible from marker A , without including the preceding event. The area between markers A and a must not include any significant variation. For more information on positioning markers, see Using Markers on page 169. 4.
Analyzing Traces and Events Modifying Events 5. If you selected a reflective event, you can modify the echo status using the up/down arrows of the Echo status list. Note: Select “- - -” if you want to indicate that the event is not an echo. 6. Press OK to accept the modifications you have made or Cancel to return to the events table without saving the changes. The modified events are identified with “*” (appearing beside the event symbol) in the events table as shown below.
Analyzing Traces and Events Inserting Events Inserting Events You can insert events in the event table manually. This could be useful, for example, if you know that there is a splice at a given location, but the analysis does not detect it because it is hidden in the noise or because the splice loss is lower than the minimum detection threshold (see Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds on page 70). You can add this event to the events table manually.
Analyzing Traces and Events Inserting Events Four markers are available to measure the inserted event, but only marker A identifies where the event will be inserted. Use the marker arrows to move marker A on the trace display. 3. Once you have determined the location, under Event, use the up/down arrows next to the box to select the desired event type. 4. Press OK to insert the event or Cancel to return to the events table without making any changes.
Analyzing Traces and Events Deleting Events Deleting Events Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. Almost any event can be deleted from the events table, except: end of analysis fiber section launch level end of fiber span start span end Note: The “End-of-fiber” event indicates the span end that was set for the first analysis of the trace, not the span end assigned to another event or distance from the span end in the Analysis tab.
Analyzing Traces and Events Deleting Events To delete an event: 1. Select the event you want to delete. 2. Press Delete. 3. When the application prompts you, press Yes to confirm the deletion, or No to keep the event.
Analyzing Traces and Events Managing Comments Managing Comments Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can insert comments manually on a specific event and you can also delete them. A red triangle on the event indicates that a comment has been added. This way, you can locate rapidly the events you have customized. To insert a comment: 1. Select the event on which you want to insert a comment. 2. From the Events tab, press Edit Comments. 3.
Analyzing Traces and Events Managing Comments To delete a comment: 1. Select the event on which you want to delete a comment. 2. From the Events tab, press Edit Comments. 3. From the Edit Comments dialog box, delete the text. 4. Press OK.
Analyzing Traces and Events Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can change the attenuation value of fiber sections. IMPORTANT If you reanalyze a trace, all of the modifications made to the fiber sections will be lost and the events table will be re-created. Note: If you want to modify events, see Modifying Events on page 140. To modify the attenuation of a fiber section: 1.
Analyzing Traces and Events Changing the Attenuation of Fiber Sections 3. Position markers as desired to modify the attenuation value. For more information on positioning markers, see Using Markers on page 169. Note: The markers serve only to set the new attenuation value. Their actual locations will not be modified. Fiber section loss and attenuation are displayed respectively in the Loss (LSA) and Att. (LSA) boxes. Loss and attenuation values 4.
Analyzing Traces and Events Setting the Analysis Detection Thresholds Setting the Analysis Detection Thresholds Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. To optimize event detection, you can set the following analysis detection thresholds: Splice loss threshold: To display or hide small non-reflective events.
Analyzing Traces and Events Setting the Analysis Detection Thresholds The following examples show how different splice-loss threshold levels can affect the number of displayed events, especially small non-reflective events such as those caused by two splices. Three traces are shown, corresponding to three threshold level settings. Event location Threshold at 0.05 dB Threshold at 0.1 dB Threshold at 0.15 dB Not displayed Not displayed First splice Second splice Threshold at 0.
Analyzing Traces and Events Setting the Analysis Detection Thresholds To set the analysis detection thresholds: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup. 2. From the OTDR Setup dialog box, select the Analysis tab. 3. Under Analysis parameters, set the parameters. Enter the desired values in the appropriate boxes. OR Select the default settings by pressing Default. 4. Press Exit OTDR Setup. The analysis detection thresholds you have just set are applied to all newly acquired traces.
Analyzing Traces and Events Analyzing or Reanalyzing a Trace Analyzing or Reanalyzing a Trace Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. You can analyze a displayed trace at any time. Analyzing or reanalyzing a trace will: produce an events table for a trace, if there was none (for example, the Automatically Analyze Data after Acquisition feature was not selected; see Enabling or Disabling Analysis After Acquisition on page 68).
Analyzing Traces and Events Analyzing or Reanalyzing a Trace To analyze or reanalyze a trace: 1. From the main window, go to the Events tab. 2. Press the Analyze button. 3. From the Reanalyze Trace dialog box, select an item for setting the span start and end markers on the trace. On the first analysis, this dialog box is not displayed and the default span start and end are applied (See Setting a Default Span Start and Span End on page 75).
Analyzing Traces and Events Analyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber Span Analyzing the Fiber on a Specific Fiber Span Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. If you want to focus your fiber analysis on a specific fiber span, you can define events (new or existing) as a span start and/or span end. You can even define a fiber span for short fibers by placing the span start and the span end on the same event.
Analyzing Traces and Events Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of Fiber Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of Fiber By default, the application stops the analysis as soon as there is too much noise on a trace to ensure accurate measurements. However, you can configure the application to search the “noisy” portion of the trace to detect strong reflective events (such as those caused by UPC connectors) and set the span end at this point.
Analyzing Traces and Events Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of Fiber The table below shows the differences you will notice in the event table depending on if you enable the detection of reflective ends of fiber or not.
Analyzing Traces and Events Enabling or Disabling the Detection of Reflective Ends of Fiber IMPORTANT The analysis will stop as soon as the loss of an event crosses the end-of-fiber (EoF) threshold. The application will mark the event as an end-of-fiber event. In this case, even if you selected the option, the application will not search the “noisy” portion of the trace for reflective ends of fiber.
Analyzing Traces and Events Swapping Traces Swapping Traces Note: This function is available in Advanced mode only. Since the events table and the trace information are based on the main trace, you may want to interchange main and reference traces. When you swap traces, the application will provide a new set of events corresponding to the new main trace. To swap traces: 1. From the button bar, press Storage. 2. From the Storage dialog box, select Swap Main/Reference.
Analyzing Traces and Events Opening Trace Files Opening Trace Files In Advanced mode, you can open a trace file as the main trace or the reference trace. You can open both the main and reference trace files at the same time. You can open two multiple wavelength trace files simultaneously, each containing several traces. In Automatic mode, you can open a trace file for viewing only. Consequently, you cannot select a trace as main or reference trace.
Analyzing Traces and Events Opening Trace Files The table below presents the possible behavior of the zoom and markers when you open traces (main or reference). If you open old OTDR traces, see the corresponding row for more information. File Type Trace that has been saved with an automatic zoom on the selected event (button was pressed) Zoom Application automatically zooms in on the event that was selected on the first trace (wavelength) of the file.
Analyzing Traces and Events Opening Trace Files If you want to keep the current zoom and markers, you must save your file before opening another one. As soon as a reference trace is open, the application will apply the zoom and marker settings of the reference file to all traces (main and reference). For detailed information on compatibility between EXFO’s file formats and software versions, see OTDR Trace File Compatibility on page 182.
Analyzing Traces and Events Opening Trace Files To open a trace file: 1. From the button bar, press Storage, then Open File. Available in Advanced mode 2. If necessary, change the location to retrieve the file that was stored. 3. Scroll through the list of files and select a trace file to open. 4. If you are in Advanced mode, press the Select as Main Trace or Select as Reference Trace button to indicate whether the selected trace will be used as the main or the reference trace.
10 Analyzing the Results Manually Once a trace has been acquired or opened, you can use markers and zoom in on or out of any event or trace segment to measure splice loss, fiber section attenuation, reflectance, and optical return loss. Selecting the Attenuation and Loss Values that Will Be Displayed By default, in the Measure tab, the application only displays the values obtained by using the same measurement methods as the analysis, that is the four-point event loss and the A-B LSA attenuation.
Analyzing the Results Manually Selecting the Attenuation and Loss Values that Will Be Displayed To select the attenuation and loss values that will be displayed: 1. From the button bar, press OTDR Setup then go to the General tab. 2. Press the Measurement Method button. 3. Select which values you want to see in the Measure tab. 4. Press OK to confirm your selection. 5. Press Exit OTDR Setup to return to the OTDR application.
Analyzing the Results Manually Using Markers Using Markers You can use markers to view the position and relative power of an event. Markers are available from the Events tab (when you modify or add an event) or the Measure tab in the main window. To move a marker: 1. Ensure that the button is selected in the zoom button bar. 2. From the Measure tab, press the markers button until it displays the desired marker. In addition to the a, A, B, and b markers, you can also select the All item. 3.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Event Distances and Relative Powers Getting Event Distances and Relative Powers The OTDR test application automatically calculates the position of an event and displays this distance in the events table. You can retrieve the position of an event as well as the distance between events manually. You can also display various relative power readings. Distances and relative powers correspond to the X-axis and Y-axis, respectively.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) Event loss (expressed in dB) is calculated by measuring the signal level reduction in Rayleigh backscatter (RBS) caused by this event. Event loss can result from both reflective and non-reflective events. Two loss calculations are provided simultaneously: the four-point event loss and the A-B LSA loss.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) a Four-point event loss: the LSA method is used to fit a straight line to the backscatter data within the two regions defined by markers a, A and b, B, that is over the regions to the left and to the right of the event bordered by markers A and B, respectively.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) A-B LSA loss: the loss of the event bordered by the markers A and B is obtained by fitting a straight line to the backscatter data between these two markers. A-B LSA loss a b The event is then obtained by the reduction in power (dB) over the distance between the two markers, as calculated from the slope of the fitted line.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) To get event loss: 1. From the main window, select the Measure tab. 2. In the Results section, press Loss. Markers a, A, B and b appear on the graph. 3. Zoom in and position marker A at the end of the linear area preceding the event to be measured. For more information, see Using Zoom Controls on page 125 and Using Markers on page 169. 4.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Event Loss (Four-Point and Least-Square Approximation) 5. Position marker B at the beginning of the linear area following the event to be measured. 6. Position submarker b at the end of the linear area following the event to be measured (must not include any significant events).
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation) Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation) A two-point attenuation measurement gives the reduction in Rayleigh backscatter level as a function of distance (always expressed in dB/km to follow the standards of the fiber-optic industry) between two selected points. Only those two points are used to perform the calculation and there is no averaging.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Attenuation (Two-Point and Least-Square Approximation) To get attenuation: 1. From the main window, select the Measure tab. 2. In the Results section, press the Att. button. Markers A and B appear on the graph. 3. Place markers A and B at any two points on the trace. For more information, see Using Markers on page 169. 4. Zoom in on the trace and fine-tune the marker positioning if necessary. For more information, see Using Zoom Controls on page 125.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Reflectance Getting Reflectance Reflectance is the ratio of reflected light to input light. Note: If you are testing in Real time, the reflectance value you will get is not necessarily accurate. To get reflectance: 1. From the main window, select the Measure tab. 2. In the Results section, press the Refl. button. Markers a, A and B appear on the graph. 3. Zoom in and position marker A on the linear area preceding the event to be measured.
Analyzing the Results Manually Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL) Getting Optical Return Loss (ORL) Note: You must use a singlemode OTDR for ORL calculations. The ORL calculation will provide the following information: the ORL between markers A and B the total ORL is calculated either between the span start and the span end, or on the total fiber span, depending on the option you have selected in the Setup window.
11 Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application Once you have acquired traces, or when you want to work with them after an acquisition, you will need to save, open, rename, and delete trace files. You can save and open trace files from the OTDR test application. To rename, copy, move, and delete trace files, you must use the File Manager utility. Saving a Trace in a Different Format With the OTDR application, you can save traces in native (.trc) and Bellcore (.sor) formats.
Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application OTDR Trace File Compatibility OTDR Trace File Compatibility The table presented hereafter shows the compatibility between the format of a specific trace and the software that you may use to open that trace. Symbols used in the table X Meaning Fully compatible Conv Conversion or reanalysis necessary --- Not compatible Software used to open the file... File generated with... ToolBox ToolBox ToolBox ToolBox FTB-100 FTB-100 FTB-100 5.5 6.5 or 6.
Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application OTDR Trace File Compatibility Software used to open the file... File generated with... ToolBox ToolBox ToolBox ToolBox FTB-100 FTB-100 FTB-100 5.5 6.5 or 6.7 to 6.21 or 2.5 or 2.6 or 2.7 2.8 or later/ earlier 6.20 later earlier FTB-150 FTB-200 FTB-200 v2 FTB-1 AXS-100 MAX-700 a. b. c. d. e. f. FTB-100 2.6 or 2.7 --- --- X X FTB-100 2.
Managing Trace Files from the OTDR Test Application Copying, Moving, Renaming, or Deleting Trace Files Copying, Moving, Renaming, or Deleting Trace Files If you want to copy, move, rename or delete trace files, you will have to process the files manually via File Manager available from MAX-700 software. For more information, refer to your unit help.
12 Creating and Generating Reports For future reference, you can add notes on the location of the tested fiber, type of job performed and general comments related to a trace in trace reports. Adding Information to the Test Results After acquiring a trace, you might want to include or update information about the tested fiber and job or add comments. The information you enter is saved only for the currently open trace file. After entering the required data, you may save the contents as a template.
Creating and Generating Reports Adding Information to the Test Results To add information to the test results: 1. From the button bar, once a trace has been acquired or reopened, press Identification. 2. Enter the desired information. Note: The information in the Date, Time, Unit and Serial no. boxes is provided by the application and cannot be edited. . 3. Press Exit Identification to return to the trace display.
Creating and Generating Reports Generating a Report Generating a Report You can generate trace reports directly from your unit in HTML format. By default, only the information related to the active trace is generated in a report, but you can also generate all the traces the current file contains (available in Advanced and Auto modes only). If you want to customize your reports, you can also select the option to generate them in XML format.
Creating and Generating Reports Generating a Report Item appearing on the report Macrobend table: a single table containing the location and the delta loss of all the detected macrobends. This table is followed by another table which contains the macrobend thresholds. Auto mode Advanced mode X X X X X X Note: This table is global to the fiber and will be generated if the application has detected macrobends (at any wavelength).
Creating and Generating Reports Generating a Report Item appearing on the report Test and Cable Setup for main and reference traces: file name, OTDR model, software version, wavelength, distance, IOR, RBS, acquisition time, pulse width, file type, serial number, splice loss detection, reflectance detection, end-of-fiber detection, and helix factor. Auto mode Advanced mode X X X X X X By default, this item is selected. Comments By default, this item is selected.
Creating and Generating Reports Generating a Report Item appearing on the report Graph: You can select the Zoom item if you want the traces to be generated with the zoom factor you selected: Auto mode Advanced mode X X Manual zoom: Graphs will be generated exactly as they appear on screen. The same zoom factor will be applied to all traces (wavelengths) of a particular file.
Creating and Generating Reports Generating a Report To generate reports: 1. From the button bar, press Generate Report. 2. From the Report dialog box, select the report characteristics, including whether you want to include the graphs or not. Select the Include all traces item to generate a report for all traces (wavelengths) from the current file (available in Auto and Advanced modes only). 3. If you want to customize your report later, select the Save XML file check box. 4.
Creating and Generating Reports Generating a Report 5. From the Save As dialog box, select a folder or create one to save your file. 6. If desired, modify the file name. IMPORTANT If you specify the name of an existing trace, the original file will be overwritten and only the new file will be available. 7. Press Save to confirm. You will automatically return to the main window.
13 Using the OTDR as a Light Source If you want to perform measurements with a power meter and your OTDR as a source, the OTDR port can transmit a special tone. This port can be used only to transmit—not detect that tone. CAUTION Never connect a live fiber to the OTDR port without a proper setup. Any incoming optical power ranging from –65 dBm to –40 dBm will affect the OTDR acquisition. The way the acquisition will be affected depends on the selected pulse width.
Using the OTDR as a Light Source To use your MAX-700 as a source: 1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 42). 2. Connect one end of the fiber under test to the OTDR port. If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports, ensure that you connect the fiber to the appropriate port (singlemode, singlemode live, or multimode), depending on the wavelength you intend to use. 3. From the main window, press the button. 4. Select the wavelength you want to use.
Using the OTDR as a Light Source 5. Select the desired modulation. Under Modulation, For loss measurement, with a power meter at the other end, select Continuous. IMPORTANT Measurements using the Continuous setting must always be taken using a GeX detector. An OTDR source is very powerful and it will certainly saturate Ge and InGaAs detectors, which usually saturate at 6 dBm, while GeX detectors saturates at 26 dBm. For fiber identification, select 1 kHz or 2 kHz.
14 Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting Brightness To fit your work environment, you may adjust the LCD brightness. Values are kept in memory even when you turn the unit off. Note: These settings do not apply to a fiber inspection probe display. To adjust the display brightness: Press the key repeatedly to switch between brightness levels. OR 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. If necessary, from System Settings, tap Display & Sound. 3. Move the slider until the screen appearance is to your liking.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting Microphone and Headphones Volume Adjusting Microphone and Headphones Volume To fit your work environment, you may adjust the volume of your headset’s microphone and headphones. Values are kept in memory even when you turn the unit off. To adjust the microphone volume: 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. If necessary, from System Settings, tap Display & Sound. 3. Under Volume, tap the Sound Options button. 4. Select the Voice tab.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting Microphone and Headphones Volume 5. Under Voice recording, tap Volume. 6. Ensure that the microphone boost option is selected: 6a. From the Options menu, select Advanced Controls. 6b. Tap the Advanced button.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting Microphone and Headphones Volume 6c. Under Other Controls, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. 6d. Tap Close. Note: Normally, you only have to select this option the first time that you adjust the microphone volume. Once it is done, you can control the volume with the slider as explained at the next step. 7. Under Microphone, use the slider to adjust the sound of your microphone. Close the window when your settings are complete. 8.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting Microphone and Headphones Volume To adjust the headphones volume: 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. If necessary, from System Settings, tap Display & Sound. 3. Under Volume, use the slider to adjust the sound of your speaker. Note: You can also select the Mute check box if you want to quickly turn off the sound. Note: You can tap the Audio Mixer button if you want to refine the volume according to the source of the sound (Master Volume and Wave controls). 4.
Setting Up Your Unit Recalibrating the Touchscreen Recalibrating the Touchscreen If you notice the touchscreen does not behave in the way it used to (for example, it is now difficult to select items) it probably needs a recalibration. The default calibration method is performed using nine points, but you can also perform a 4-point, or even a 25-point calibration (linearization) if you need more accuracy. You can stop the calibration process at any time, but the touchscreen will still need calibration.
Setting Up Your Unit Recalibrating the Touchscreen 3. From the Calibration points list, select the desired number of points for the calibration. 4. Tap Calibrate.
Setting Up Your Unit Recalibrating the Touchscreen 5. Using the stylus (or any blunt pointing device), simply press the center of the different targets that appear on the screen. Keep pressing until the application displays OK to indicate that the new parameters have been taken into account. Percentage of completion New parameters taken into account Note: If you want to stop the calibration process, stop pressing the screen.
Setting Up Your Unit Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Right-Click Feature Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Right-Click Feature By default, you can right-click with your touchscreen (see Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen on page 23). However, you can disable this feature if you prefer. To enable or disable the right-click of the touchscreen: 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. If necessary, from System Settings, tap Display & Sound. 3.
Setting Up Your Unit Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Right-Click Feature 4. Select the Setting tab. 5. Tap the Option button.
Setting Up Your Unit Enabling or Disabling the Touchscreen Right-Click Feature 6. From the Option tab, select the Enable Auto Right Click check box to enable the option. OR Clear the check box if you prefer to disable the right-click. 7. Tap OK to confirm the changes. 8. Tap OK once again to close the touchscreen parameters window. 9. Tap MAX-700 to return to the MAX-700 software window.
Setting Up Your Unit Customizing the On-Screen Keyboard Customizing the On-Screen Keyboard You can customize the appearance and behavior of the on-screen keyboard. For more information on the various parameters that you can set, refer to the on-screen keyboard online help. For information on how switch from one of the available languages to another, see Selecting the Language of Operation on page 215. To customize the appearance and behavior of the on-screen keyboard: 1.
Setting Up Your Unit Customizing the On-Screen Keyboard 4. Configure the keyboard according to your needs. Note: You can access the online help related to the keyboard options by tapping the Help button. 5. When you have finished, tap Close. 6. Tap MAX-700 to return to the MAX-700 software window.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Startup Application Selecting the Startup Application The first time you start your unit, the MAX-700 software is displayed. However, you can configure your unit to automatically start in any of the available applications. The selected application or applications will start automatically the next time you turn on your unit after a shutdown (not in standby mode). For more information, see Turning On or Off the Unit on page 24.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Startup Application 3. Under Module application or Utility applications, select the application you want to start automatically when you turn on your unit. To browse through the list Note: You can select several utility applications, but only one module application at a time. Note: If necessary, you can use the scrolling arrows located at the right of the Module application and Utility applications lists to browse through the available items.
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring Network Printers Configuring Network Printers To print documents and images on a network printer, you must configure the printer first. You must know the IP address of the network printer that you want to configure (see with your network administrator). IMPORTANT Your unit does not support USB printers. Your unit only supports network printers compatible with PCL 6 (which is a “Printer Control Language”).
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring Network Printers 3. Select the HP Universal Printing PCL 6 item. 4. From the menu, select File > Printing Preferences. 5. Under Find a Printer, select Enter a Printer Address. 6. Enter the IP address of the printer that you want to configure, and then tap OK.
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring Network Printers 7. Select the Add this printer to my Printers and Faxes folder check box. 8. Tap OK to confirm. The operation can take several minutes to complete. 9. When the application prompts you, click OK to acknowledge the message. 10. If desired, modify the printer preferences to your liking. You can save the whole set of preferences for future use with the Save As button. 11.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Language of Operation Selecting the Language of Operation You may display the user interface in one of the available languages (default is English). When you change the interface language, the corresponding keyboard is not automatically added to the list of available keyboards. You must add the desired keyboard separately if you want to enter text in a specific language (both on-screen or “real” keyboards).
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Language of Operation To select a new interface language: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup 2. Double-tap Regional and Language Options. 3. Select the Languages tab. 4. From the Language used in menus and dialogs list, select the desired language. 5. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to the Control Panel window. The new interface language will become available at the next startup.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Language of Operation To add new input languages: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Regional and Language Options. 3. Select the Languages tab.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Language of Operation 4. Under Text services and input languages, tap Details. 5. Under Installed services, tap Add. 6. From the Input language list, select the desired language.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Language of Operation 7. If necessary, from the Keyboard layout/IME list, select the desired option. 8. Tap OK to confirm. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 for all the languages that you want to add. 10. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to the Control Panel window. The added keyboards are available immediately. You can now switch from one input language to another. To switch from one of the available input languages to another: 1.
Setting Up Your Unit Selecting the Language of Operation To modify the language of the VLC media player: 1. Close the MAX-700 software window. 2. On the Windows taskbar, tap Start, then select All Programs > VideoLAN > VLC media player. 3. From the menu, select Tools > Preferences. 4. Under Language, select the desired language from the list. By default, the language is set to Auto, to follow the Standards and formats setting of Windows, but you can select any other language. 5.
Setting Up Your Unit Setting Date and Time Formats Setting Date and Time Formats The current date and time are displayed at the bottom of the Main Menu. You can modify the format in which the date and time are displayed. For information on how to adjust the date, the time, and the time zone, see Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone on page 224. Note: Modifying location, date and time settings will affect some of the Windows Embedded Standard settings.
Setting Up Your Unit Setting Date and Time Formats To set date and time formats: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Regional and Language Options. 3. Select the Regional Options tab. 4. Under Standards and formats, select the desired language. This will determine the date formats available for the time as well as the short and long dates.
Setting Up Your Unit Setting Date and Time Formats 5. If necessary, refine the settings as follows: 5a. Tap Customize to display the detailed settings. 5b. Select either the Time or Date tab, depending on the settings that you want to modify. 6. Modify the settings. 7. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to the Control Panel window.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone The current date and time are displayed at the bottom of the main window. When saving results, the unit also saves the corresponding date and time. Note: A dedicated clock battery keeps the date and time accurate. For information on how to modify the format in which the date and time are displayed, see Setting Date and Time Formats on page 221.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone To adjust the date and time: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Date and Time. 3. Select the Date & Time tab. 4. Modify the settings according to your needs. 5. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to the Control Panel window.
Setting Up Your Unit Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone To change the time zone: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Date and Time. 3. Select the Time Zone tab. 4. Modify the settings according to your needs. 5. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to the Control Panel window.
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring the Power Management Options Configuring the Power Management Options To get the optimum performance out of your MAX-700, your unit comes with predefined sets of parameters (schemes) to manage power. When you do not use the unit for a while, the display may be turned off to save power. You can also configure the unit to go into standby mode after the specified duration has expired (see Turning On or Off the Unit on page 24).
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring the Power Management Options The table below indicates the default values that are included in each of the predefined power schemes.
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring the Power Management Options To select a power scheme: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Power Options. 3. From the Power Schemes list, select the desired predefined set of parameters. 4. Tap Apply to confirm the changes, and then OK to return to the Control Panel window.
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring the Power Management Options To modify a power scheme: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Power Options. 3. From the Power Schemes list, select the predefined set of parameters that you want to modify or on which you want to base your new scheme. 4. Modify the parameters to your needs. 5. Tap Save As. If you want to modify the existing power scheme, keep the name as is, and then tap OK.
Setting Up Your Unit Configuring the Internet Options Configuring the Internet Options You can browse the Web directly from your unit, provided that you have access to an Internet connection and that the Internet options are configured properly. If you are not sure about how you should configure your Internet access, see with your network administrator. To configure the Internet options: 1. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 2. Double-tap Internet Options. 3. Go to the Connections tab. 4.
15 Working with Your Unit Printing Documents You can print documents and images directly from your unit by using either the PDFCreator (for PDF files) or a network printer (for printing on paper). You can view the PDF files from your unit, using the SumatraPDF reader. For more information, see Viewing PDF Files on page 236. To print on a network printer, your unit must be accessible from this network by Wi-Fi or standard Ethernet.
Working with Your Unit Printing Documents To print documents: 1. Open a Web browser as follows: 1a. From the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab. 1b. Tap the Internet Explorer icon to open the browser. 2. Select the document that you want to print as follows: 2a. From the menu, select File > Open. 2b. Tap Browse to locate the file that you want to open. 2c. Tap Open to load the file in Internet Explorer. 2d. Tap OK to confirm. 3. From the menu, select File > Print.
Working with Your Unit Printing Documents 4. From the General tab, select the desired printer (PDFCreator by default). 5. If necessary, tap Preferences to adjust the parameters to your needs. Note: If you selected a network printer, you can save the whole set of preferences for future use with the Save As button. 6. Tap Print to start the printing process. 7. If you selected PDFCreator, proceed as follows: 7a. Enter the desired information.
Working with Your Unit Viewing PDF Files Viewing PDF Files You can view PDF files directly from your unit using the SumatraPDF reader. For more information on the available features for this reader, refer to the SumatraPDF online help. To view PDF files: 1. From Main Menu, select File Manager. 2. Browse through the folders to find the desired PDF file. 3. Double-tap the file. 4. The file opens automatically in the SumatraPDF application.
Working with Your Unit Taking Screen Captures Taking Screen Captures You can take captures of what is displayed on your screen, directly from your unit. This could be useful for troubleshooting when you need another person to have a look at a specific configuration or problem. You could also use this tool for training purposes. If you want to capture images of the fibers that you examine with the fiber inspection probe, you can use the capture feature of the probe instead.
Working with Your Unit Taking Screen Captures By default, the application generates file names as follows: IMG_[YEAR]_[MONTH]_[DAY]_[HOUR]_[MINUTE]_ [SEQUENTIAL NUMBER].bmp Example: For a screen capture taken on August 20, 2010, the file name could be: IMG_2010_08_20_13_23_01.bmp. Note: The HOUR value will appear in a 24-hour format, regardless of your unit's time settings. Note: The SEQUENTIAL NUMBER value is used to differentiate two captures that would have been taken at the same date and time.
Working with Your Unit Taking Screen Captures To take only one screen capture: From the unit's keypad, press the about 3 seconds. button and hold it down for The screen capture is automatically taken as soon as you release the button (a sound and visual effect typical of a camera taking a picture indicate that the capture is complete). Note: If a keyboard is connected to your unit, you can also press the PRINT SCREEN key. To take several screen captures: 1. From the unit's keypad, press the button. 2.
Working with Your Unit Setting Storage Parameters for Screen Captures Setting Storage Parameters for Screen Captures You can modify the file format of the screen captures as well as the destination folder, that is the folder to which the captures will be sent. By default, images are saved in .bmp format, but you can configure the application to save them in .jpg or .png format.
Working with Your Unit Setting Storage Parameters for Screen Captures To set the default image format: 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. If necessary, from System Settings, tap Display & Sound. 3. Under Screen snapshot, tap the Screen Snapshot Options button. 4. Under Image format, select the option corresponding to the desired format. 5. Tap OK to confirm the changes and close the window.
Working with Your Unit Setting Storage Parameters for Screen Captures To modify the destination folder: 1. From the Main Menu, tap System Settings. 2. If necessary, from System Settings, tap Display & Sound. 3. Under Screen snapshot, tap the Screen Snapshot Options button. 4. Under Destination folder, tap Browse.
Working with Your Unit Setting Storage Parameters for Screen Captures 5. From the Browse for Folder window, select the folder that you want to use to store the screen captures. If necessary, you can create a folder. 6. When your selection is made, tap OK. 7. Tap OK to confirm the changes and close the window.
Working with Your Unit Reading Audio and Video Files Reading Audio and Video Files Your unit is equipped with the VLC media player which enables you to read audio files and to view video files (such as .avi and .divx). This could be especially useful if your company wants to use multimedia files for training. The player can read files that are stored on your unit, on a USB memory key, on a network folder, or even on a Web site. IMPORTANT The VLC media player does not support the Flash format.
Working with Your Unit Reading Audio and Video Files To read video or audio files: 1. From the MAX-700 software, select File Manager. 2. Locate the video or audio file that you want to read. 3. Double-tap the file. The media player starts reading automatically if the file format is recognized. Note: You can access the online help from the Help menu of the VCL Media Player application. You will need a connection to the Internet to view the online help.
Working with Your Unit Installing Adobe Flash Player on Your Unit Installing Adobe Flash Player on Your Unit The Adobe Flash Player application is not installed on your unit by default, but you can install it if you need to read files in Flash format. IMPORTANT EXFO does not provide licenses for Adobe Flash Player. Contact Adobe to purchase a license that will entitle you to install Flash Player on your unit. To download the installation files, you will need a connection to the Internet.
Working with Your Unit Installing Adobe Flash Player on Your Unit IMPORTANT Ensure to download the latest installation package for the 32-bit version of Flash Player for Windows (operating system), and Internet Explorer (browser). You should retrieve the EXE installer component. To install Adobe Flash Player on your unit: 1. If necessary, turn on your unit. 2. From your computer or your unit, open a Web browser and go to http://www.adobe.com/special/products/flashplayer/ fp_distribution3.html. 3.
Working with Your Unit Browsing the Web Browsing the Web You can browse the Web directly from your unit, provided that you have access to an Internet connection. If you need to modify the Internet options, see Configuring the Internet Options on page 231. To browse the Web: 1. Open a Web browser as follows: 1a. From the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab. 1b. Tap the Internet Explorer icon to open the browser.
Working with Your Unit Accessing Other Tools 2. Enter the desired Web address in the address bar and tap the button (located at the right of the address bar) to start browsing. 3. Close the window to return to the Utilities tab. Accessing Other Tools Your unit comes with free tools such as Wireshark to help you troubleshoot networks. For more information, refer to the online help provided with these tools.
16 Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL The MAX-700 can be equipped with an optical power meter to measure absolute power (dBm or W) or insertion loss (dB). The power meter can detect modulated signals (1 kHz, 2 kHz, and 270 Hz). The MAX-700 can also include a visual fault locator (VFL) to inspect or identify fibers. For more information on how to use the power meter or the VFL, refer to the power meter online help.
17 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe The fiber inspection probe (FIP) is used to find dirty or damaged connectors by displaying an enlarged view of the connector surface. You can connect an FIP to your unit to view fiber ends. Fiber inspections are made using the ConnectorMax application. Most of the features included in the ConnectorMax application are free.
18 Managing Data You can copy, move, rename, delete files and folders directly on your unit. You can transfer files from your unit to a USB memory key or a computer. You can also transfer data from a storage device or a computer to your unit. Your unit is equipped with the following ports and devices for data transfer: MAX-700 Two USB 2.0 ports to connect a memory key or a USB to RS-232 adapter (see Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter on page 271.
Managing Data To view the free disk space on your unit: 1. From Main Menu, tap System Info. 2. Select Platform. The free disk space is displayed next to the Available Flash on “D:\ (APP)” item. 3. When you have finished, tap OK to close System Information. To manage files or folders on your unit only: From Main Menu, select File Manager.
Managing Data To transfer files or folders between your unit and a USB memory key: 1. Connect the USB memory key to the USB port. 2. From Main Menu, select File Manager. The list of available drives and folders should include the memory key (Removable Disk). You can now manage your files and folders as you wish. Note: If you do not see the memory key, close File Manager and reopen it. You can also use the Refresh option from the View menu. 3. When you have finished, remove the memory drive.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth Transferring Data via Bluetooth If your unit is equipped with the optional Bluetooth device (internal), you can transfer data between your unit and a computer using the Bluetooth technology. By default, both the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices are enabled, but not connected to a network. If you have disabled the devices, you must enable them before trying to transfer data via Bluetooth (see Enabling or Disabling the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Devices on page 276).
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth IMPORTANT Depending on the operating system that your computer is running, it is possible that only data transfer secured with a passkey be allowed. Since your unit cannot receive data secured with passkeys, in such a case, data transfer would only be possible from your unit to the computer. The procedure presented hereafter explains how to transfer data from your unit to a computer.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth To transfer data via Bluetooth: 1. Configure your unit as follows: 1a. From the Main Menu, tap Setup. 1b. Double-tap Bluetooth Devices. 1c. From the Options tab, under Discovery, select the Turn discovery on check box. 1d. Ensure that the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box is selected. 1e. Tap OK to confirm.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 2. Configure the computer as follows: 2a. On the computer, from Control Panel, double-click Bluetooth Devices. 2b. From the Options tab, under Discovery, select the Turn discovery on check box. 2c. Ensure that the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box is selected. 2d. Tap OK to confirm. 3. On the computer, click the Bluetooth icon (located on the taskbar) and select Receive a file. 4.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 5. Tap Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard. 6. From the Welcome window, tap Next. 7. Select Send a file and tap Next.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 8. Select the computer to which you want to transfer data as follows: 8a. Tap Browse. 8b. Select the desired computer, and then tap OK to confirm.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 9. If you want to use a passkey, select the corresponding check box and enter the passkey. When you have finished, tap Next. 10. Tap Browse to select the file that you want to send to the computer. 11. Select the file, tap Open to confirm, and then Next.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 12. On the computer, when the application prompts you, allow the connection and enter the passkey if necessary. Note: Once you have established a secured connection using a passkey, this passkey is kept in memory both on your unit and on the computer until you remove this connection (Setup > Bluetooth Devices > Devices) or change the passkey. 13. On the computer, click Finish. 14.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network If your unit is equipped with the optional Wi-Fi device (internal), you can connect to a wireless network and benefit from all resources that are available on this network. You can transfer data exactly as you would do from an Ethernet network. By default, both the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices are enabled, but not connected to a network.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network 2d. Ensure that the File and Printer Sharing item is selected. 2e. Tap OK to confirm. 3. On your unit, from the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab. 4. Tap WiFi Connect. 5. Tap OK to acknowledge the message on how to display the list of wireless networks.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network 6. Double-tap Wireless Network Connection. 7. If your unit is already connected to a wireless network, tap View Wireless Networks to display the list of wireless networks.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network 8. From the Wireless Network Connection window, select the wireless network to which you want to connect. 9. Tap Connect.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network 10. If the network is protected by a network key (password) enter it in the corresponding boxes and tap Connect. Note: Since all networks are different, you may also need to configure other parameters before being able to transfer data via Wi-Fi. For information on the configuration specific to your network, see with your network administrator. As soon as the connection is established, you can start working with the selected wireless network.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter If you want to transfer data between your unit and a device that is only equipped with RS-232 (serial) ports, you have to use a USB/RS-232 adapter. IMPORTANT Only the USB/RS-232 adapters sold by EXFO are supported. Once the adapter has been detected, the unit assigns it a COM port number (values begin at COM 3). This COM port number is kept in memory even when you turn the unit off.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter To use the USB/RS-232 adapter: 1. Turn on both the unit and the serial device. 2. Connect as shown. You can connect the USB end of the adapter to any of the USB ports. USB end Serial end Serial device USB/RS-232 adapter MAX-700 Note: If the device that you want to use is a computer (not equipped with USB ports) you may want to use a null-modem serial cable as an “extension cable” between the device and the USB/RS-232 adapter.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter 3. From your unit, retrieve the COM port of the adapter as follows: 3a. On your unit, from the Main Menu, select Setup. 3b. Double-tap Device Manager. 3c. Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) list to retrieve the COM port number that has been assigned to the adapter and write it down. 3d. Close the Device Manager.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter 4. From your unit, configure the communication parameters as follows: 4a. From the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab, then tap PuTTY. 4b. Configure the parameters. Tree view From the tree view, select Connection > Serial and set the parameters as needed. Ensure that the COM port that you specify corresponds to the one that you wrote down at step 3c.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter 5. From the device, set the communications parameters. IMPORTANT To be able to establish a communication between the unit and the device, you must set the following parameters to the same values as those defined on your unit: Speed Data bits Stop bit Parity Flow control Note: The COM port number that you set on your device will probably differ from the one that you used on your unit. 6.
Managing Data Enabling or Disabling the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Devices Enabling or Disabling the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Devices By default, both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices are enabled on units that are equipped with the corresponding options. If you do not intend to transfer files via Bluetooth or to work with a wireless network for a certain period of time, you may wish to disable the devices to extend battery life. As soon as you disable the Wi-Fi device, the Bluetooth is automatically disabled as well.
Managing Data Enabling or Disabling the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Devices 3. Select Wireless Network Connection. 4. From the File menu, select Enable or Disable, according to your needs.
Managing Data Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application With the USB Data Mover application, you can copy folders and files from your unit to a USB storage device quickly. You can retrieve files from the predefined source folders or specify your own folders.
Managing Data Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application Each time you copy data, the application creates a folder on the storage device. This folder will contain the copied files and subfolders (original folder structure as well as folder and file names are kept). The application generates folder names as follows: [YEAR]-[MONTH]-[DAY]_[HOUR]-[MINUTE]-[SECOND] Example: For a copy operation requested on September 20, 2010, the folder name could be: 2010-09-20-13_23-01-45.
Managing Data Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application 4. Select or clear the check boxes to adjust the folder selection to your needs. 5. If necessary, under Destination media, select the desired USB storage device. 6. Tap Copy. The files will remain on your unit after the transfer. 7. When you have finished, tap application.
Managing Data Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application To manage the list of source folders: 1. From the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab. 2. Tap USB Data Mover. 3. Tap User Preferences.
Managing Data Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application 4. If you want to add your own folders to the list of source folders, proceed as follows: 4a. Tap Add a Folder. 4b. Select the desired folder, and then tap OK.
Managing Data Transferring Files with the USB Data Mover Application 5. If you want to remove folders from the list of source folders, proceed as follows: 5a. Select the folder that you want to remove. 5b. Tap Remove Folder. Note: The application will not prompt you to confirm the removal of the folder from the list. 6. When you have finished, tap Close. Your changes are reflected automatically. All the newly added folders are selected by default. 7.
Managing Data Using Your Unit as an FTP Server Using Your Unit as an FTP Server The use of your unit as an FTP server requires the installation of an FTP server (FileZilla Server) on your unit and the installation of the corresponding FTP client (FileZilla Client) on your computer. Both applications are provided on the DVD that came with your unit. If you need information on these applications or on how to transfer files via an FTP server, refer to online help provided with these applications.
Managing Data Using Your Unit as an FTP Server 9. On your unit, create a folder on the Windows desktop. 10. Copy the installation files (from the USB key) to the newly created folder. 11. From the newly created folder, tap the .exe file to start the installation. 12. Follow the on-screen instructions. 13. When the installation is complete, simply disconnect the USB memory key. You are now ready to use your unit as an FTP server. To install the FTP client application on your computer: 1.
19 Accessing Your Unit Remotely You can access your unit remotely from a computer using the TightVNC Client application. The table below presents the characteristics of this application. Characteristic TightVNC Client Type of connection Not exclusive; several users can be connected to the unit at the same time (sharing the same session). Windows user rights Not taken into account. Password-protected Yes; mandatory. The password is defined on the TightVNC Server, the first time you start the server.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC Working With TightVNC The control of your unit with TightVNC requires the TightVNC Server (already installed on your unit) and the TightVNC Client Viewer (that you must install on your computer). The first time you start the TightVNC Server on your unit, the application will prompt you to define passwords. Once these passwords are defined, you are now ready to connect to your unit using the TightVNC Client (on your computer).
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC CAUTION Be very careful if you use TightVNC to transfer files between a computer and your unit (TightVNC Server). Transfer from a computer to your unit: If the transfer is interrupted, all files on your unit having the same name as those on the computer WILL BE DELETED. However, the files on the computer will remain available.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC Configuring the TightVNC Server The TightVNC Server is already installed on your unit. You must configure passwords before establishing a connection between a computer and your unit. To configure the TightVNC Server: 1. If you have configured TightVNC Server to start automatically when you turn on your unit, go directly to step 2. Otherwise, from the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab, then tap TightVNC Server Start. 2. Select the Server tab.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC 3. In the Primary password and View-only password boxes, type the desired passwords. Note: The two passwords are independent of each other. They do not have to be identical. 4. Tap Apply, and then OK.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC Installing the TightVNC Viewer on a Client Computer If the TightVNC Viewer is not already installed on your computer, you can install it with the DVD that came with your MAX-700. To install the TightVNC Viewer on your computer: 1. Insert the installation DVD into the CD/DVD drive of your computer. 2. From the DVD Main Menu, click Desktop Utilities. 3. Click VNC Client to start the installation. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC 4. Write down the IP address, and then close the window. Note: It may take a few seconds before you see the IP address on the list. 5. If you have configured TightVNC Server to start automatically when you turn on your unit, go directly to step 6. Otherwise, from the MAX-700 software, select the Utilities tab, then tap TightVNC Server Start. 6. From your computer, double-click the TightVNC Viewer shortcut on your desktop. 7.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Configuring TightVNC Server to Start Automatically Configuring TightVNC Server to Start Automatically By default, the TightVNC Server is not started automatically when you turn on your unit. However, you can modify this setting. This is especially useful if you need to remotely connect to your unit without having the unit close at hand.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Configuring TightVNC Server to Start Automatically To configure TightVNC server to start automatically: 1. On your unit, from the Main Menu, select System Settings. 2. Tap Remote Session. 3. Select the Start TightVNC Server automatically at unit startup check box. 4. When the unit prompts you, tap Yes to configure the TightVNC passwords (and other parameters) if necessary. Tap OK to confirm. The new parameters are now taken into account.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Adding Exceptions to the Firewall Adding Exceptions to the Firewall Your unit is protected by the Microsoft firewall to prevent unauthorized access when it is connected to a network or to the Internet. The firewall has been preconfigured so that all the applications that come with your unit work properly. However, you can allow other applications to access the network or the Internet by adding exceptions.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Adding Exceptions to the Firewall 3. Select the Exceptions tab. 4. Tap Add Program to add any application that you need. 5. When you have finished, tap OK (located at the bottom of the dialog box) to confirm the changes and return to the Control Panel window.
20 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessary. Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
Maintenance Cleaning EUI Connectors Cleaning EUI Connectors Regular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance. There is no need to disassemble the unit. IMPORTANT If any damage occurs to internal connectors, the module casing will have to be opened and a new calibration will be required. To clean EUI connectors: 1. Remove the EUI from the instrument to expose the connector baseplate and ferrule. Turn Pull Push 2. Moisten a 2.
Maintenance Cleaning EUI Connectors 5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip. Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip. 6. Clean the ferrule in the connector port as follows: 6a. Deposit one drop of isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free wiping cloth. IMPORTANT Isopropyl alcohol may leave residues if used abundantly or left to evaporate (about 10 seconds). Avoid contact between the tip of the bottle and the wiping cloth, and dry the surface quickly. 6b.
Maintenance Cleaning Detector Ports Cleaning Detector Ports Regular cleaning of detectors will help maintain measurement accuracy. IMPORTANT Always cover detectors with protective caps when unit is not in use. To clean detector ports: 1. Remove the protective cap and adapter (FOA) from the detector. 2. If the detector is dusty, blow dry with compressed air. 3. Being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab, moisten a cleaning tip with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol.
Maintenance Cleaning the Touchscreen of Your MAX-700 Unit Cleaning the Touchscreen of Your MAX-700 Unit Clean the touchscreen with a soft, non-abrasive cloth, such as one used for cleaning reading glasses, dampened with water. CAUTION Using anything else than water can damage the special coating of the touchscreen. Recharging the Main Battery The main battery in your unit is a lithium-ion battery (four-cell format). The clock battery is recharged automatically along with the main battery.
Maintenance Recharging the Main Battery IMPORTANT Batteries are not charged at the factory. Install the battery compartment on your unit (see Replacing Batteries on page 305), and then fully charge the battery before using the unit for the first time. The battery is fully charged after a few hours or when the battery LED indicator stops flashing. The time required to charge batteries depends on various factors such as the ambient temperature.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries Replacing Batteries Your unit uses a four-cell battery that has been especially designed for EXFO. For this reason, you can only replace the main battery with a battery designed for your MAX-700. You can purchase new batteries and empty battery compartments (also known as “battery covers”) from EXFO. Note: Batteries and battery compartments are sold separately, which means you can purchase extra batteries to use with a battery compartment that you already have.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries 2b. Lift the mobile part of the battery compartment screws and turn the screws counterclockwise until the compartment is loose. Since they are captive screws, you cannot remove them completely. Turn screws counterclockwise Battery compartment CAUTION Shocks and drops may have loosened the battery inside its compartment. To avoid irremediable damage to the battery, always remove the battery compartment carefully, ensuring that the battery does not fall. 2c.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries 3. If necessary, release the battery from its compartment as follows: 3a. Position the battery compartment so that the battery is facing you. 3b. Pull on the battery tab to free the battery from its socket. You are now ready to replace the battery. To replace (or install) the main battery: 1. If you do not have a replacement battery, contact EXFO to purchase a new one. 2. Position the battery compartment so that you can view its hollow part.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries 3. Install the battery as follows: 3a. Insert the new battery, respecting the polarity. You can use the image appearing inside the compartment as a guide. Battery poles Note: When the battery is correctly positioned, its poles should be facing upwards and be placed on the same side as shown on the illustration in the battery compartment. 3b. Apply slight pressure to the battery to secure it in place. 4. Position the battery compartment so that you can see the two screws.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 Verifying Your MAX-700 You can perform several tests to ensure your MAX-700 operates within specifications. Deviation is measured to determine if the OTDR needs recalibration. Setting your OTDR to zero can only be done at EXFO. However, you can test your OTDR to verify the accuracy of its measurement origin. To measure the deviation: 1. Connect at least 2 km of fiber to the OTDR output port. 2. Set the distance range at 2.5 km and acquisition time at 180 seconds. 3.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 To evaluate the launch level: 1. Connect at least 2 km of fiber to the OTDR port. Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are properly cleaned and that the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor and RBS). Do not use a test jumper between the OTDR and the fiber under test to limit the number of connectors. 2.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 To verify the OTDR’s zero: 1. Connect a patchcord, approximately 10 m long, to the OTDR port. The exact length of the jumper must have been measured mechanically. Ideally, you should use an unjacketed patchcord. Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are correctly cleaned. Ensure that the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor and RBS). 2. Set the distance range to less than 2 km, the pulse width to 10 ns and the acquisition time to 30 s. 3.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 To measure the event and attenuation dead zones: 1. Connect 2 km of fiber directly to the OTDR port. Use the shortest pulse width and distance range possible. Ensure that the OTDR port and connectors are correctly cleaned. Ensure that the fiber settings are accurate (IOR, Helix factor, and RBS). 2. Measure the length (E) of the first reflection at 1.5 dB from the maximum, as shown below. This is the event dead zone. 3.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 To measure the dynamic range: 1. Connect the OTDR as indicated below. Other configurations are possible, such as the one explained in the section on how to determine measurement range, if you use the shortest fiber length from that setup. In all cases, the fiber should have several sections longer than 2 km, with no loss greater than 8 dB and with an average attenuation not exceeding 1 dB/km.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 2. Set the distance range to 160 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to the longest value available and the acquisition time to 180 seconds. 1 dB Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the launch level and the position on the curve where the peak-to-peak noise level is 1 dB, plus a correction factor relative to the noise amplitude (which is 5.2 dB).
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 To determine the measurement range (singlemode models only): 1. Connect the OTDR as indicated below. Other configurations are possible, but the fiber should have several sections longer than 2 km, with no loss greater than 8 dB and with the average attenuation not exceeding 1 dB/km. A variable attenuator will be used to adjust the loss in the span. One or several non-reflective events with a nominal loss of 0.5 dB should be present.
Maintenance Verifying Your MAX-700 2. Set the distance range to 80 km (singlemode fiber), the pulse width to the longest value available and the acquisition time to 180 seconds. The measurement range using the non-reflective event method represents the amount of attenuation (dB) between the launch level and a 0.5 dB splice (which can be detected and measured to an accuracy of ± 0.1 dB). You can measure it by simply making an acquisition on a fiber with a known attenuation and a known 0.5 dB splice.
Maintenance Recalibrating the Unit Recalibrating the Unit Manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard, which states that calibration documents must not contain a recommended calibration interval, unless this has been previously agreed upon with the customer. Validity of specifications depends on operating conditions.
21 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Unit-Related Problems Problem Unit does not turn on. Cause Battery is discharged. Solution Charge the battery. Replace the battery with a fully charged one. Connect the unit to an external power supply using the AC adapter/charger. Unit is not connected to an external power supply. Connect the unit to an external power supply using the AC adapter/charger. External power supply Make sure the external power supply is disconnected.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Cause Solution One of the applications is not responding. Press and hold it down until the shutdown menu appears, then select Turn off. Turn the unit on again to reset it. Impossible to calibrate Screen calibration is the touchscreen via the very poor. calibration application in System Settings. Press and hold it down until the shutdown menu appears, then select Turn off. Turn on the unit. Connect an external keyboard to your unit.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Cause Solution Unit switches to standby Power schemes are mode unexpectedly. not defined correctly. Select one of the predefined power schemes. For more information, see the Configuring the Power Management Options section. Unit is not responding. Restore your unit. OTDR-Related Problems Problem Cause Solution The application displays The fiber under test is Ensure that the fiber under test is too long.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Cause The application displays a message indicating that a “live fiber error” occurred and the fiber was not connected to the SM Live port. Light has been detected on the OTDR port during the acquisition or while you were monitoring a fiber in real-time mode. Solution Disconnect the fiber from the OTDR port. Press OK to close the message. Start another acquisition without any fiber connected to the OTDR.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Cause The application displays a message indicating that a “live fiber error” occurred and the fiber was connected to the SM Live port. The level of integrated power in the filter bandwidth of the SM Live port is too high. A transmission wavelength from the network could be too close to the SM Live wavelength. Solution Disconnect the fiber from the OTDR port. Press OK to close the message.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation Your MAX-700 is set to start using the standard Windows startup sequence.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation To navigate in the various windows using a keyboard (connected to your unit): Use up/down and left/right arrow keys. You can also use the TAB key to go to the next group of features. Press the ENTER key to select an item. To restore the system partition: 1. Turn on the MAX-700. 2. While the system is displaying the boot menu (3 seconds), press the ARROW DOWN key on your keyboard to select the Maintenance and recovery mode. 3.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 4. From the main window, select Restore system partition from an image, then tap Next. 5. If you want to revert your unit to its initial state (most cases), select Factory recovery image. OR If you prefer to use an image file (provided by customer service, for example), select .wim file and use the Browse button to locate the file.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 6. Tap Next to proceed to the next step. 7. Tap Next to start the restoration process. The unit will restart upon completion of the process.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation To retrieve data from the D drive: 1. Turn on the MAX-700. 2. While the system is displaying the boot menu (3 seconds), press the ARROW DOWN key on your keyboard to select the Maintenance and recovery mode. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. Note: The touchscreen becomes effective at this point. 4. From the main window, select Backup data and configuration files to USB flash drive, then tap Next.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 5. Select the files to back up. A check mark indicates a selection of the entire folder (subfolders and files). A shaded check box indicates that not all of the files of subfolders are selected. 6. If the USB device you want to use is not connected to the unit, connect it now so that the system can find it. Tap Next.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 7. Select the USB device onto which you want to save the data from the list of available devices. Note: If you have forgotten to connect the USB device at this point and that it does not show up in the list, tap Back, connect the device, then tap Next to return to this window. 8. Tap Next to start the file copy process. A progress bar indicates which files are being copied.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation To verify disk integrity: 1. Turn on the MAX-700. 2. While the system is displaying the boot menu (3 seconds), press the ARROW DOWN key on your keyboard to select the Maintenance and recovery mode. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. Note: The touchscreen becomes effective at this point. 4. From the main window, select Check disk integrity, then tap Next.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 5. Tap Next to start the disk analysis. Once the analysis is complete, you can view a report on each drive by tapping Details. 6. Tap OK once you have finished. 7. To exit the integrity analysis tool, tap Cancel to return to the main window.
Troubleshooting Contacting the Technical Support Group Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America). For detailed information about technical support, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com.
Troubleshooting Transportation Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damage can occur from improper handling. The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage: 334 Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping. Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
22 Warranty General Information EXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.
Warranty Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part. EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product, its accompanying accessories and software.
Warranty Service and Repairs Service and Repairs EXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase. To send any equipment for service or repair: 1. Call one of EXFO’s authorized service centers (see EXFO Service Centers Worldwide on page 338). Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service, repair, or calibration. 2.
Warranty EXFO Service Centers Worldwide EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA EXFO Europe Service Center Omega Enterprise Park, Electron Way Chandlers Ford, Hampshire S053 4SE ENGLAND EXFO Telecom Equipment (Shenzhen) Ltd. 3rd Floor, Building 10, Yu Sheng Industrial Park (Gu Shu Crossing), No.
A Technical Specifications IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com. SPECIFICATIONS a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAXTESTER 710 MAXTESTER 730 Display Touchscreen, color, 800 x 480 TFT, 178 mm (7 in) Touchscreen, color, 800 x 480 TFT, 178 mm (7 in) Interfaces Two USB 2.
Technical Specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Size (H x W x D) 190 mm x 252 mm x 66 mm (7 1/2 in x 9 Weight (with battery) 2.2 kg (4.
B Description of Event Types This section describes all types of events that may appear in the events table generated by the application. Here is a guide to the descriptions: MAX-700 Each type of event has its own symbol. Each type of event is represented by a graph of a fiber trace, which illustrates the power reflected back toward the source as a function of distance. An arrow points to the location of the event type in the trace.
Description of Event Types Span Start Span Start The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber span. By default, the Span Start is placed on the first event of a tested fiber (typically the first connector of the OTDR itself). You can make another event the start of the span you want to focus your analysis on. This will set the beginning of the events table at a specific event along the trace.
Description of Event Types Continuous Fiber Continuous Fiber Reflected power (dB) Continuous fiber Distance (km) This event indicates that the selected acquisition range was shorter than the fiber length. MAX-700 The fiber end was not detected because the analysis process ended before reaching the end of the fiber. The acquisition distance range should therefore be increased to a value greater than the fiber length. There is no loss or reflectance specified for continuous fiber events.
Description of Event Types End of Analysis End of Analysis Reflected power (dB) Distance (km) This event indicates that the pulse width used did not provide enough dynamic range to get to the end of the fiber. 344 The analysis ended before reaching the end of the fiber because the signal-to-noise ratio was too low. The pulse width should therefore be increased so the signal reaches the end of the fiber with a sufficient signal-to-noise ratio.
Description of Event Types Non-Reflective Event Non-Reflective Event Reflected power (dB) Non-reflective event Linear downward slope due to Rayleigh backscatter Distance (km) This event is characterized by a sudden decrease in the Rayleigh backscatter signal level. It appears as a discontinuity in the downward slope of the trace signal. MAX-700 This event is often caused by splices, macrobends, or microbends in the fiber. A loss value is specified for non-reflective events.
Description of Event Types Reflective Event Reflective Event Reflected power (dB) Clipped level Reflective events Distance (km) Reflective events appear as spikes in the fiber trace. They are caused by an abrupt discontinuity in the index of refraction. 346 Reflective events cause a significant portion of the energy initially launched into the fiber to be reflected back toward the source.
Description of Event Types Positive Event Positive Event Reflected power (dB) Positive event Distance (km) This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the junction of two fiber sections having different fiber backscatter characteristics (backscatter and backscatter capture coefficients). A loss value is specified for positive events. The loss specified does not indicate the true loss of the event.
Description of Event Types Launch Level Launch Level Reflected power (dB) Launch level event position Second event Launch level Linear area Distance (km) This event indicates the level of the signal launched into the fiber. The figure above shows how the launch level is measured. A straight line is plotted using least-square approximation to fit all trace points in the linear area between the first and second detected events.
Description of Event Types Fiber Section Fiber Section Reflected power (dB) Fiber section Fiber section Distance (km) This symbol denotes a fiber section with no event. MAX-700 The sum of all fiber sections contained in an entire fiber trace equals the total fiber length. Detected events are distinct even if they cover more than one point on the trace. A loss value is specified for fiber section events. No reflectance is specified for this type of event.
Description of Event Types Merged Event Merged Event Reflected power (dB) Reflective events Point A Point B Total loss ( dB) Merged Reflective event position Distance (km) This symbol denotes an event combined with one or more other events. It also indicates the total loss produced by the merged events following it in the events table. 350 A Merged Event is composed of subevents. Only the Merged Event is displayed in the events table, not the subevents composing it.
Description of Event Types Merged Event MAX-700 The total loss ( dB) produced by the events is measured by plotting two straight lines. The first line is plotted by fitting, through least-square approximation, trace points in the linear area preceding the first event. The second line is plotted by fitting, through least-square approximation, trace points in the linear area following the second event.
Description of Event Types Merged Event Pass/Fail Tests As an example about pass/fail tests, let us consider the situation below: Merged event Merged sub-events: 2 reflective losses 1 non-reflective loss Thresholds: Event loss Reflective loss: 0.5 dB Non-reflective Loss: 0.2 dB For a merged event, it is possible to determine the global event loss, but not the contribution of each sub-event. This is why the pass/fail test may sometimes lead to “false positive” or “false negative” results.
Description of Event Types Merged Event All Event Types Are Tested In the first case, where all event types are tested, the pass/fail conditions are as follows: If the event loss is less than or equal to the smallest threshold value, then the event status is Pass. If the event loss is greater than the sum of the number of sub-events of a type, multiplied by the threshold value for this event type, then the event status is Fail.
Description of Event Types Merged Event Not All Event Types Are Tested In this situation, the only thing that we can clearly know is when the loss has a Pass status. If the global event loss is less than or equal to the smallest threshold value (a value that is tested, of course), we are sure that the merged event status is Pass. Otherwise, we cannot know, so the status of the event is Unknown.
Description of Event Types Merged Event Effect of Event Status in the Global Trace Status A trace status is, by default, set to Unknown. If a trace is set to Fail once, it remains with that status (it cannot be set back to Pass or Unknown). Whenever an event status is Fail, so is the trace status. If an event status is Pass, the trace status can change from Unknown to Pass. If an event status is Unknown, the trace status remains the same.
Description of Event Types Echo Echo Reflected power (dB) OTDR connector Second connector End connector Echo Lightwave travel Distance (km) This symbol indicates that a reflective event has been detected after the end of the fiber. 356 In the example above, the launched pulse travels up to the end connector and is reflected back toward the OTDR. Then, it reaches the second connector and is reflected again toward the end connector. It is then reflected back to the OTDR.
Description of Event Types Reflective Event (Possible Echo) Reflective Event (Possible Echo) Reflected power (dB) OTDR connector Second connector Third connector Reflective event (possible echo) Distance (km) This symbol indicates a reflective event that can be a real reflection or an echo produced by another stronger reflection located closer to the source. In the example above, the launched pulse hits the third connector, is reflected back to the OTDR and reflected again into the fiber.
Index Index ***** indication ........................................ 178 A AC requirements ......................................... 16 accessing power meter.............................. 251 accuracy, trace ............................................ 66 acquiring traces Advanced mode............................. 55, 103 Auto mode ............................................ 53 Fault finder mode .................................. 77 acquisition automatic, in Advanced mode...............
Index C D calibrating the touchscreen....................... 202 calibration certificate............................................. 317 interval ................................................ 317 capacitors.................................................... 15 capturing images ...................................... 237 car outlet, charging battery with............... 304 caution of personal hazard................................. 12 of product hazard..................................
Index E emergency system tools ............................ 324 end-of-fiber detection threshold ..................... 137, 152 event ................................................... 342 equation of distance ..................................... 9 equipment returns .................................... 337 EUI baseplate ............................................... 41 connector adapter ................................. 41 dust cap.................................................
Index length in Trace Info. tab ................ 75, 136 setting ................................................... 75 span loss in Trace Info. tab .................. 136 zooming (automatic) ........................... 124 file name, in trace display ................... 90, 128 first connector check ............................. 48, 87 Flash Player, installing ............................... 246 folders, removing ...................................... 278 forced selection of test wavelength ......
Index M O macrobends, viewing ................................ 113 maintenance battery................................................. 303 detector ports...................................... 302 EUI connectors..................................... 300 front panel........................................... 299 general information............................. 299 touchscreen ......................................... 303 marker disappearing on zoom......................... 169 location calculation ........
Index product identification label............................... 333 specifications ....................................... 339 protective cap ........................................... 302 pulse dial ........................................................ 63 in Trace Info. tab ................................. 136 setting width ......................................... 63 purchased options....................................... 33 R radiation hazard, laser.................................
Index span start description........................................... 342 effect of setting on events table .... 75, 157 specifications, product .............................. 339 splice loss average, in Trace Info. tab ................... 136 detection threshold ..................... 137, 152 threshold ............................................... 70 startup option ........................................... 210 stopping trace acquisition..................... 51, 56 storage requirements ..............
Index storage, in different formats................ 181 swapping............................................. 161 trace display behavior on zoom ............................... 125 clearing traces ..................................... 134 displaying file name....................... 90, 128 parameters .................................... 90, 128 Trace Info. tab average loss ......................................... 136 average splice loss ............................... 136 backscatter .....................
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