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AD1000 Multifunctional Test Platform User`s Manual

1. AD1000 User s Manual 12 3 Measure Insertion Loss 2 point and 5 point method Insertion loss unit dB is calculated by measuring the signal level of Rayleigh backscatter RBS and the magnitude of reduction Insertion loss can be created by reflection and non reflection events System calculates real timely the loss between Marker A and B and also calculates the insertion loss at Marker A or B Insertion loss is calculated in 5 point method 2 point method A B Loss Insertion loss is calculated as shown in Fig 12 2 i 2 239 Km dB 31 30 A 2 196 Km 30 93 30 56 _ 29 83 Insertion Loss 29 46 29 09 Don Aa i w 28 36 27 99 1830 0 1996 1 2162 2 2328 3 2494 4 2660 5 m Fig 12 2 2 point Loss 2 point method is suitable for measuring splice loss but not applicable to measuring reflection events NOTE A B Loss is for quick loss measurement of certain segment of the fiber marked between Marker A and B A B Loss is not applicable to me applicable to measuring reflection events a AD1000 User s Manual 5 point method to measure event loss Event loss is measured by 5 point method When the Loss button in Markers Label is not pressed the marking points used by 5 point method will not display however the system use 5 point method by default When apply 5 point method manually the marker and its related 4 marking points divide the trace a
2. Event sheet list all the events tested on the trace Event can be defined as point where optical transmission occurred change Events are constituted loss which 60 AD1000 User s Manual caused by transmission splice connector or crack If event was not in the certain threshold it was defect event Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info A e y Aar Type Wo Location Ins Loss Refl Atten Cum Loss 1 40 075 dB 0 000 dB km 0 000 dB 5 30 315 dB 0 183 dB km 4 648 dB Fig 11 2 Events options As to every event in the even sheet display follows info A gt Type Different indicator used for different event type instruction As to the detailed indicator instruction please refer to the paragraphs previous gt Number Event number one continuous number designated by OTDR application program gt Position Distance between OTDR and event or event and starting point of optical fiber link gt Insert Loss The loss of every event by unit of dB calculated by application program gt Reflection value Calculated value for each event gt Attenuation The attenuation for each optical fiber length loss distance gt Accumulation The accumulating loss from the link starting point to the end of the link NOTE Accumulating loss calculates the events listed in the event sheet and doesn t calculate the hidden events About the more accurate link loss please
3. OTDR Setting click P on the OTDR surface to enter These testing parameters include Optical fiber general setting analysis parameters setting and etc IOR of optic fiber which affects the transmission speed of laser Need to set separately accord to working wavelength relatively Scatter Coefficient Also be called back scatter which affects backward scatter power of laser in fiber Also be called splice loss detecting threshold Non reflection event with insertion loss greater than this threshold will be displayed on trace Non Reflection Threshold Also called reflectivity Reflection events with insertion Reflection Threshold loss greater than this threshold will be displayed on trace Also be called optical fiber end detecting threshold The first event with insertion loss greater than this threshold is identified as the end of fiber and all following events will be ignored on trace End Threshold Default Revert to the values when leave factory Table 9 2 OTDR test parameters setting sheet 46 AD1000 User s Manual 9 3 OTDR display and other Configuration Including setting of save method testing display area and etc Parameters setting in this part won t affect the testing result Auto name If be selected the trace files saving will adopt auto name the content in file name editing frame will be used as prefix of auto name if not be selected the auto name won t be used need to enter
4. bgs e g POWER and T LIGHT Option label Indicated by letters in brace e g Event and Trace Parameter Label and subordinate specific options Indicated by letters in angle brackets and square brackets e g lt Mode gt Average which stands for averaging mode option lt Wavelength gt 1310nm which stands for 1310nm wavelength option Mode or module Indicated by letters in quotation marks e g OTDR and OCI Conversation Indicated by letter in quotation marks e g Confirm and Cancel AD1000 User s Manual Contents OCS aariaa vas ous vase cunt cacs assesses coieocaecncoovscuaueuneesdesa sass ons ovenbeseieeeeueetecaseauaecoscss ii WY AN ahina sdnscussenwcerecdcaeicdetecsoxvssstusacaivesssaussusessoveduceussunscustenesindeesecsescncoessesnisusisiacesse ii Safety TAS CUICTIONS vasesvvecsscatecscerescctancaceussaicaindetevcasvesiuses ceuseseuseiuesestuxsesnsiataleuseuleascoreaseeits ii Laser Safety Announcements sivericcencscn tte ee conaatarneienaneosenteniedes oh eee odienels iv Electric Safety Announcements sseessesesssssssrerrrrrrrssssssrrrrrrrresssssssrrrerreresssserereeeeeesss V Agreement and Statement seeeeeeessssscccoceeeesssssoocccceeessssssocececeeessssssocecceeesssssssseceeeeeeee vi t General nformati N mosssnnerann i EA ON RN ETERA REER 12 WP Mev 1 10 61 r a 1A Fo33 MINUA eeen T i N OP 12 T2 Unpacking ANG INSPECCION sssrirosesinne a dboneuctaue calende
5. Or select the ready threshold set on the left Click a certain threshold set and then the information will be shown on the right area G iy vem 2011 09 01 03 59 pm W61 Ge ppm 8 515 GP opm rs Buzzer On CO off 1310 nm dBm 1490 nm dBm 1550 nm dBm Setup Threshold Meas Reco Threshold Set amp Wavele Pass Warning Fail gt Start TER 0 0001 1310nm 2 00 4 50 5 50 Help 1 0002 1490 nm 6 00 23 50 26 50 2 0003 1550 nm 12 80 4 70 7 70 Del 3 0004 lz le 4 0005 B 5 0006 Y Setup gt Current Thre Set fo c001 Open Save Fig 16 3 PON Power Meter Threshold Interface Double click the certain Threshold Set to modify Thres Set as shown in Fig 16 4 Click OK to save the setting 88 AD1000 User s Manual Lit MFM 2011 09 01 03 59 pn 61 GF ppm s S1s GP opm rs Buzzer On C off 1310 nm dBm n eee ON U Modify Thre Set Thre Set Name il poo2 1490 nm Pass Warning O LT 1310 nm f fs 1490 nm f45 1550 nm 1550 nm fis VIDEO a Setup Threshold B Meas Reco Wavele Threshold Set amp 0 0001 1310nm 2 osha 1 0002 1490 nm 6 00 2 0003 1550 nm Del 3 0004 r Yi Setup gt Current Thre qaf al Jelalelt fait Fig16 4 PON Power Meter Modify Threshold Set Measurement Record interface is shown as Fig 16 5 ty mm 2011 09 01 04 02 pm 612 GP ppm A GF opm s Buzzer On C off 1310 nm dBm ONU 1490 nm
6. lt Port 7 OA Portat Selection Landscape Net Path Os Landscap Paper Size Letter Margins inches Left iy Top fi Draft Mode Color Right fi Bottom i Advancec Fig 2 3 Printer setting interface 6 Inthe printer list choose the printer relative chose LPT1 in the port list Other options default is ok 7 After right selection click OK to finish the printer configuration 24 AD1000 User s Manual NOTE AD1000 only support USB port printer with PCL language till now the printers passed the test are LaserJet 1022 Hp Laser P2015d and etc lf the printer is not connected well pull out the USB cable and reconnect the printer No need to shut down AD1000 when connecting the printer 3 Common Settings and Special Settings 3 1 Main Setting Menu In setting menu user can set up many settings including interface style language power saving system setting touch screen calibration and etc Enter main setting menu 1 Setup When power is on press the button to enter the setting menu as shown below 25 AD1000 User s Manual Style Language Silver Grey O px Syetem Setup Classic Blue English Power Scheme Turn off LCD After 10 mins v Load Default OK Cancel Fig 3 1 Main Setting Menu 3 2 Select language Switching language C4 Setup Click to enter into setting menu In language area choose the requiring langua
7. s Necessary 28 AD1000 User s Manual 3 8 Load Default This function is used to set system settings to factory default Those parameters include Interface style language power saving and OTDR features Load default C4 Setup In main interface click In setting menu click Load Default system promotes a warning message Restore factory settings Click Yes to continue click No to cancel NOTE Unless it s necessary please do not load default because it will erase your existing settings 4 Basic Information of OTDR Module 4 1 Principle of OTDR Module OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer is a measurement instrument for identifying optic fiber transmission features AD1000 is mainly used to measure attenuation of a whole optic fiber chain and provide attenuation details relating to length namely detect locate and measure any event in optic fiber chain Events refer to faults caused by splicing connectors and bending Its non destructive one end connection and rapid measurement features have made the OTDR module an indispensable tool for the testing application of optic fiber manufacture construction and maintenance The faults and heterogeneity of optic fiber itself cause Rayleigh scattering of light pulse transmitted in optic fiber Part of light pulse is scattered in the reverse direction and this is called Rayleigh backward scattering which actually provides atten
8. s Manual Show A B marker gt Click Markers label in OTDR main interface and markers or marker labels will show in trace display area gt Or press turning knob once Move marker quickly gt Select and hold the marker drag it left or right to move quickly gt Orclick F tag button on Markers label to move active marker left or right Move marking precisely gt Turn turning knob clockwise to move marker right gt Turn turning knob counterclockwise to move marker left Switch A B markers EI gt Click or button to switch A B markers on Markers label gt Or press turning knob once to switch gt Orclick the marker to select in trace display area with stylus or mouse NOTE When holding and moving marker with stylus please apply adequate force or the operation may not be successful Please try several times to get used to It Marker operation and re analysis are not applicable to jpg format trace 7 8 Information and Function Windows Information and function windows are located at the bottom of OTDR interface Information includes Event list measurement parameters markers information A B marker marking points and etc trace parameters and trace information 42 AD1000 User s Manual Information and function windows description Meas Para Measurement parameters Mode Wavelength Range Pulsewidth Averaging Time and etc Add ev
9. Location i km Refl 40 075 dB Atten D dB km Ins Loss p e dB Cum Loss f dB FORE EEE EEE EERE EEE EERE HEHE Ee Ok Cancel FREER EEE EERE EERE EERE EERE OEE Fig 11 6 Modify Event 3 Press Enter to save and back to main window after edit finished the event will appear in the event list If pressed cancel it will quit without save 11 14 4 Delete event Except following events almost all of the events can be deleted from event sheet gt Analysis finished gt Starting point of the link gt End point of the link NOTE Important hint The only way to recover the deleted items is to reanalyze the trace like analyze new trace Please refer to the part analyze or reanalyze trace Delete event 1 Select the event need to be deleted 2 Click the Delete on the right side 65 AD1000 User s Manual 3 Press Yes when the program hint or press No don t delete event and go back to main interface Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info vo Source Add Type No Location Ins Loss Refl Atten Cum Loss A H 1 0 0000 km 40 075 dB 0 000 dB km 0 000 dB Modify 4 648 dB 25 3396 km 30 315 dB 0 183 dB km Y Analyze Fig 11 7 Delete Event 11 15 Analysis detecting threshold configuration In order to optimize the event detection user can set follow analysis detecting threshold gt Change non reflection threshold splice loss threshold
10. getting and showing the trace analyze the events Manual Mode Advanced Mode which user can control all OTDR parameters to test 5 2 2 Averaging Mode and Realtime Mode Realtime Mode OTDR will undertake realtime measurement for the connector od exterior fiber and refurbish the measure trace Under realtime mode unless the user stops measurement it will measure all along Averaging Mode Under Averaging mode OTDR will average the data within the measure time which is set by user while exceeding the set time it will stop automatically and display the result NOTE Generally we suggest averaging mode 5 2 3 In service Mode and Normal Mode In service Mode Measure live fiber which use 1625nm to test This mode doesn t affect the normal working wavelength in the fiber under test Normal Mode Use other wavelength except 1625nm such as 1310nm 1490nm 1550nm and etc Make sure there is no laser transmitting in the fiber under test before testing 33 AD1000 User s Manual CAUTION the right port of 1625nm If it is connected to other port it may result in imprecise test trace even permanent damage for the OTDR NOTE Only OTDR has 1625nm wavelength In service mode is available When OTDR is on In service mode other wavelength such as 1310nm 1490nm 1550nm etc is not available Above modes can be used with combination but some mode is not available in certain conditions When using the In service
11. test equipment patch cords or test jumpers gt Always avoid looking directly into the optical output port when AD1000 is working gt Always replace protective dust cap on the detector port when AD1000 is not being used gt Always avoid looking directly at unconnected end of optic fiber in testing and make the unconnected end pointing at a non reflective object if available 1 8 GUI Icons Instruction leon Status Operation Description Green part Showing battery power level change with percentage behind Battery unplugged or KI appear cemetionie peor Start selected function C4 Enter Setup interface including Interface style Language and System setting etc 18 AD1000 User s Manual eon Status Operation Description o f o Enter Help of current interface 1 9 Power Instruction AD1000 uses following power supplies gt gt AC adaptor Connect to standard outlet Indoor use only Li ion rechargeable battery Auto power supply when AC adaptor is unplugged Battery dock cover must be closed properly when AD1000 is working AC adaptor and battery power supply can be switched without affecting operation After AC DC power adaptor is connected built in Li ion battery will be automatically charged When only using Li ion battery as power supply following situations may cause AD1000 automatically power off or dysfunction gt The battery power indicator display
12. trace window will revert to whole trace status When user changes wavelength pulse width and time as long as the distance is not changed auto memory of zoom status will be effective When user changes the distance trace window will revert to whole trace Status 59 AD1000 User s Manual 11 13 Move the magnified trace window After the trace magnified the trace window will only display part of the trace There are two ways to move the trace window 1 Use stylus or mouse to operate in navigation window 2 Use 4 direction keys on the front panel to operate To move magnified trace window in the navigation window In the navigation window can see the position of current window on the whole magnified trace Click some place outside the magnified area in the navigation window trace window will move to the place correspondingly NOTE In navigation window if click the shadow region display scope of magnified window the operation invalid Use direction keys to move trace window As to the magnified trace press down the direction keys on the front panel the trace window will move correspondingly gt Click A gt the trace window move upward gt Click V the trace window move downward gt Click lt the trace window move towards the left gt Click D the trace window move towards the right NOTE When display the whole trace the trace window can t be moved 11 14 Operation of event options
13. 10 Check the trace parameters The content displayed is shown below File name save date and time test wavelength test pulse width test time test distance total loss average loss gt File name The name of current trace Date Date and time of test Wavelength Laser wavelength used for test Pulse width Laser pulse width used for sampling Averaging time Continuous sampling time Y Y V V WV Range Distance used for test 70 AD1000 User s Manual Link length The length of optical fiber link calculated after test Link loss The total loss of the link starting point to the link end Link attenuation Average loss of the total link indicated as function of distance Event quantity Total events number got from current trace analysis which is accord to test parameters The content displayed on the right IOR back scatter splice threshold reflection threshold end detecting threshold gt IOR Indicate the trace IOR also called group coefficient If modify this parameter it will adjust the trace distance test Back scatter Rayleigh back scatter parameter setting of the displayed trace Non reflection threshold Check the current setting of small non reflection event during the trace analyzing Reflection threshold Check the current setting of small reflection event during the trace analyzing End threshold Check the current setting of the loss of important events will affect the transmission pe
14. 17 1 Transfer Files or Folders between AD1000 and USB Storage Device Connect USB storage device to AD1000 USB port 2 Click File Explorer icon on Program label to enter File Explorer where active drives including USB drives and folders are displayed for file management 3 After file transfer user can directly unplug the USB storage device from AD1000 NOTE In case USB storage device is not shown in File Explorer please close File Explorer and enter again 94 AD1000 User s Manual 17 2 Transfer Files or Folders between AD1000 and PC NOTE Microsoft ActiveSync software must be installed first on PC for file transfer between AD1000 and PC Some necessary software shall be installed on PC before connecting AD1000 to PC For more information about installation please refer to the instructions in software setup CD 1 If Microsoft ActiveSync software is not installed on PC please install following the software setup instruction 2 Connect the USB cable s type A end flat to PC and type B end Oo to AD1000 3 After Microsoft ActiveSync software is installed and indicates Connected click Explore to access the files and folders in AD1000 or enter AD1000 and access the files and folders from My Computer Microsoft ActiveSync E 5 x File View Tools Help syne Schedule D Explore Guest Connected Hide Details Information Type Satus Fig 16 1 ActiveSync
15. connected 4 After file transfer simply disconnect the USB cable NOTE Its no need to turn off PC and AD1000 when connect and disconnect USB cable 95 AD1000 User s Manual 17 3 Delete Saved Files Click File Explorer icon on Program label to enter File Explorer Click SDMMC_ Disk icon to enter internal storage space Select the files or folders to be deleted eS a Click Delete in File menu to delete 18 Maintenance and Calibration 18 1 Cleaning of Optical Interfaces Interfaces must be kept clean Special alcohol may be used to clean optic output Always replace protective dust caps when the unit is not being used and keep the protective dust caps clean In addition flanges must be kept clean periodically 18 2 Necessity of Cleaning The diameter of optic core is 9um and diameter of dust and other particulates ranges from 1 100 to 1 1 10 um Comparatively speaking the size of dust and other particulates can cover part of optic end and therefore degrade the performance of AD1000 In addition power density may burn dust into optic fiber and induce further damage for example OdBm optic power may produce about 16000000W m m power density in single mode fiber In this case measurement will be inaccurate and irreversible 18 3 Safety Instructions before Cleaning a Make sure AD1000 is power off when cleaning b Any operations contradict to the instructions may result in dangero
16. dBm OLT 1550 nm dBm VIDEO Setup Threshold celiang No Thre Set Wav Value Thre vaue Date Time A gt Start f D 0 0001 1490 41 00 6 00 23 50 26 50 Fail 2011 09 01 16 02 10 1 0 0001 1550 41 00 12 80 4 70 7 70 Fail 2011 09 01 16 02 10 2 0 0001 1310 41 00 2 00 4 50 5 50 Fail 2011 09 01 16 02 11 i Help w Open Save Fig 16 5 PON Power Meter Measurement Record The name will be changed according to the user s input As Celiang shown in the Fig Click Open icon to select the named measurement record file Or input a new file name in Name blank as shown in Fig 16 6 89 AD1000 User s Manual ty MFM 2011 09 06 05 10 pm 23 GP ppm 38 515 GP opm s Buzzer On C off 1310 nm dBm Open o IG 1490 nm GJ My Device Application Data O Windows O LT D My Documents F is Program Files S SDMMC_Disk 1550 nm Name j Type PPM Data cSV v Setup Threshold 3333 D 1 2 5 0009 8 0009 5 0009 1550 1310 1490 No The Set wav vaue The Value 41 00 24 00 20 00 40 00 Fail 9 00 30 00 40 00 Fail 11 00 30 00 40 00 Fail 41 00 41 00 Fig 16 6 PON Power Meter Open Click Save to save the records during the measurements 16 4 Stabilized Laser Source of MPN Module Under SLS there are two setting interfaces General Setup Reference Setting Gener
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18. file name aT If be selected the grid line will be displayed when trace be Display grid line displayed otherwise not be displayed Support multi If be selected then support multi trace testing and display traces otherwise only test single trace and display navigator window Display the zoom If be selected there will be a trace navigator window on the upper right on the trace window it s easier to check the contracted drawing of whole trace Meanwhile can check or move magnify the windows position If not be selected can t see the navigator window and system default select navigator window If be selected there will be a zoom toolbar on the right side of the trace window if not be selected there will be no toolbar zoom toolbar but a bigger trace display zone length unit Set the length unit displayed Table 9 3 OTDR display or other parameters setting 9 4 Real time and average test mode Under sampling and accumulating condition test mode has real time and average mode 1 Under real time mode instrument test the external optical fiber connection in real time and refresh display testing trace in real time When instrument working under real time mode user click or press p m Start Stop on front panel the test will be stopped or the test will proceeding all the time Under average mode instrument accumulate and average the testing data accord to the time user choose test
19. for the return of the equipment to allow us offer you more efficient service To return AD1000 in the case of repair calibration or other NOTE maintenance please note the following gt Be sure to pack AD1000 with soft cushion like Polyethylene so as to protect the shell of AD1000 gt Please use the original hard packing box If use other packing material please ensure at least 3 cm soft material around AD1000 gt Be sure to correctly fill out and return the warranty registration card which should include the following information company name postal address contact phone number email address and problem description gt Be sure to seal the packing box with exclusive tape gt Be sure to ship to our local representative or directly to us in a reliable way 102 AD1000 User s Manual 20 5 Contacting Customer Service Please check our web site www adinstruments es for updates to this manual and additional application information If you need technical or sales support please contact local Customer Service AD INSTRUMENTS Address Cardena 9 Postal Code 28029 Madrid Spain Tel 34 916613036 Web www adinstruments es Email info adinstruments es 103
20. further test and check of similar trace 11 11 Use zoom toolbar to zoom the trace On the right side of trace window there is a zoom toolbar vertical ranked Can use the zoom toolbar to zoom the trace to check the event detail on the trace NOTE Press the magnify button for the first time trace window will display the trace in the middle After the trace magnified in order to move trace window click the place outside the magnified area trace window will move around this place Also can use the direction key on the front panel to move the trace 11 11 1 Revert the whole trace view Click Ed to revert the whole trace view 58 AD1000 User s Manual 11 11 2 Zoom In Trace Horizontally HSA Click to zoom in the trace horizontally 11 11 3 Zoom out Trace Horizontally This function is to zoom out trace horizontally JE 11 11 4 Zoom in Trace Vertically Click to zoom out trace t Click to Zoom in trace vertically 11 11 5 Zoom out Trace Vertically Click bs to Zoom out trace vertically 11 12 Remember the zoom status automatically In the process of testing or opening trace the magnified proportion and position will be remembered temporary When test under the same distance once again the magnified status of the window remain the same for continuous test NOTE When user turns off AD1000 the zoom info won t be reserved Turn on AD1000 again
21. input the prefix in File Name field Please note the prefix is only effective when Auto Naming option is checked 40 AD1000 User s Manual NOTE The file name in auto naming mode consists of Prefix WavelengthtNumber the number will increase automatically when user save traces ifthe name of the file to be saved already exists system will promote a warning message 7 6 Open Saved Trace Click 9 button on the right lower corner in OTDR interface to open saved trace 1 In single trace display mode when opening a new trace the currently displayed trace will be closed 2 In Multi trace display mode user can open and display upto four traces at the same time NOTE Enable disable Multi trace display mode in OTDR_ Setup by checking unchecking Multi trace in Display Option User can open and view jpg format trace though File Explorer on Program label in AD1000 main interface jpg format trace can be also loaded to PC for viewing 7 Trace Viewing and Analysis Operation User can zoom in out trace utilizing markers and marking points for trace characterization including loss attenuation reflection and etc Zoom in out trace gt In trace display area draw selection frame from left upper corner to right lower corner to zoom in trace gt Draw selection frame from right lower corner to left upper corner to zoom out trace 41 AD1000 User
22. mode the fiber must be connected to 5 3 OTDR Interface When power on it will show the main menu automatically gt Start In main menu select OTDR module click button to enter OTDR user interface as follows G C3 oor 2010 06 07 01 25pm 90 E 1550_2 5us M Trace2 sor EX close Trace Navigation Window ry Zoom Bar Trace Display Area Quick Help Area E m M 0 0 ErAI 66 0 99 0 Measure Pa Events S Markers Trace Para Trace Info ve VFL C i as ommon Operation Buttons Mode Wavelength Distance km Pulse Time s p A EEA Start a uto ms Auto Auto Hel 1310nm 240 ie 20us Sns 180 Quick P Averaging 1490 nm 160 ONS 420 15 Oi550nm 80 2 5us 30ns Ps a H C4 4 us OOn Open Save Setup 300ns 60 45 Info and Function Area Fig 5 1 OTDR Main Interface NOTE OTDR interface is available only when OTDR module is purchased and mounted 34 AD1000 User s Manual 5 4 Icons Instruction in OTDR Interface Start testing Stop testing OTDR settings Save trace file J Open trace file Print trace file Zoom in trace horizontally O E Zoom out trace horizontally Zoom in trace vertically al Zoom out trace vertically Full trace view 35 J S AD1000 User s Manual Return to previous menu 7 GA Return to previous menu Table 5 1 Buttons and icons in OTDR main in
23. stylus click D or press down the gt E Start Stop on front panel 5 After test can save the trace check the trace re analyze the trace and etc As to the detailed operation way please refer to relative paragraph previous NOTE When testing automatically Range is AUTO When setting the parameter if the optical fiber parameter is not clear can directly use the default value but it may cause a bigger testing error 9 Test the optical fiber in Manual mode Manual mode can set various test parameter more precisely The premise is know the general situation of optical fiber and then set parameters precisely and gets more ideal test result 45 AD1000 User s Manual Correct parameters setting is the essential condition of optical fiber accurate measurement So when test manually must set parameters accord to requirements 9 1 Common using parameters for OTDR testing Following testing parameters displaying on Meas Para option card on the OTDR surface users can set conveniently Range Distance range of the testing Pulsewidth The width of laser pulse launched to optical fiber by OTDR Averaging Time Testing time choose the proper testing time Wavelength Laser wavelength testing laser wavelength selecting Testing mode testing mode selecting Table 9 1 OTDR common use parameters sheet 9 2 OTDR test parameters Configuration O Testing parameters in this section should be set in
24. system will perform automatic analysis which takes about 5 seconds or longer before user can start a new test In Averaging mode the interface will show the remaining time of the test In Real time mode test will keep going until user stops it 7 2 Trace Processing After test and automatic analysis is complete event types will be displayed below the trace area user can review all events information in events list which is on Events label User can also save traces open saved traces to review and start new test after trace acquisition NOTE Application will promote user to save unsaved trace before starting 38 AD1000 User s Manual new test 7 3 Unsaved Traces Unsaved traces will be titled as U_xxxx xxxx stands for the current testing wavelength which is displayed on the left upper corner of trace display area NOTE The traces whose file names start with star mark are unsaved traces or modified traces Please refer to later contents of this manual for more information about OTDR trace modification 7 4 Save Trace When test is finished user can save the trace with parameters information Procedure 1 Click on the right lower corner of main interface and save dialog window will pop up 2 File format User can choose file format as sor or jpg 3 User can click button on the top of save file dialog to choose saving New Folder a directory or click t
25. used only indoors The ambient air of AD1000 place should be free flow Any using of electric tools near inflammable gas or smog will be a big safety threat In order to avoid electric shock please don t use instrument if there is damage on any outside surface part top cover panel etc Only qualified professional staff can do electrified adjustment maintenance and repair to the operating instrument Even AD1000 power is cut off the capacity in AD1000 might be electrified in some time after that CAUTION Battery Battery of AD1000 is rechargeable lithium battery If unused for a long time battery should be recharged before use If AD1000 is not in use for more than two months it should be recharged to maintain adequate battery volume Do not recharge batteries for more than 8 hours Do not take batteries out without technical staff s help Do not expose batteries to fire or intense heat Do not open or mutilate batteries Avoid touching the electrolyte in the batteries which is corrosive and may cause injuries to eyes skin or damage to clothes External Power AD1000 supports external power Power requirements DC 24V 4A AD1000 User s Manual Agreement and Statement Button or menu The operating units in GUI that can be clicked by stylus indicated by letters in square brackets e g Setup and Start Key The function key on front panel indicated by letter or icon in quotation marks
26. when relative functional modules is purchased 22 AD1000 User s Manual 2 6 Install USD Keyboard Mouse When need to input numbers and letters etc there will be a soft keyboard displayed on the screen user can use stylus do the input Or user can use keyboard with USB port or USB mouse to do the input Install USB keyboard or mouse on AD1000 Connect keyboard or mouse to the USB port the port is on the top of AD1000 NOTE No need to close AD1000 before connecting the keyboard and mouse Software will recognize the keyboard or mouse The soft keyboard will still be displayed on the screen even the keyboard is connected System will recognize the mouse or keyboard and use them immediately 2 Printer Configuration Must configure a printer before print the trace or report Procedure 1 Turn on printer power Use USB cable to connect AD1000 and printer Enter OTDR interface 4 Click the on the lower right corner enter Print interface as Fig 2 2 shown below 23 AD1000 User s Manual Printer Unable to connect Print current file to printer Batch print files Cancel Waiting for print Waiting foe select 33333 s5or TestTemp_1310_000 sor TestTemp_1310_001 sor Fig 2 2 Printer and setting interface 5 In Printer area until now there is no default printer Click it will appear window as shown below Printer Pct Laser vo Print Range Orientation
27. 0 and unplug power adaptor Open the battery dock cover Change battery w P gt Close the battery dock cover NOTE Please note if the power indicator on front panel is off before changing battery make sure AD1000 is completely off before changing battery Only factory can change clock battery 18 11 Calibration Requirements Calibration of AD1000 is recommended every two years Please contact our representatives or nearby customer service centers for proper calibration 18 12 Shipment During shipment please keep AD1000 in prescribed temperature range Please note following points to protect AD1000 during shipment gt Use original packing materials gt Avoid excessive temperature and humidity change gt Avoid direct exposure to sunlight gt Avoid shock and vibration 99 AD1000 User s Manual 19 Troubleshooting 19 1 Common Problems and Solutions Charge the battery Battery power run Change a new battery out Connect AD1000 to external power supply i f External ower Power on failure p Connect AD1000 to external supply iS not ene connected P PPY External power Make sure external power supply is Battery dock cover is Close the battery dock cover Screen backlight is off but power indicator is on Press any key to exit power saving mode Black Screen Battery run Charge the battery AD1000 is off power Change a new battery indicator is off Connect AD1000 to ext
28. 1000 can locate the end event correctly Please refer to follow end threshold configuration sheet 10 4 Test parameter recommendation value Splitter type Loss End threshold Recommend test j di reference configuration pulsewidth 51 AD1000 User s Manual value reference value e 20dB 12B 100ns 300ns gt 12dB 25 __ 100ns 300ns gt 15dB Pp 18dB 300ns 1us gt 18dB 300ns 1us Table 10 1 Recommended parameter values for PON network optical fiber link 11 Trace Analysis and Event Operation 11 1 Open trace file Open trace file fis 1 Press down in button column in OTDR surface 2 Select the file need to be opened in the files dialog box If necessary change the file position to search saved files If necessary click the scrollbar on the right side check the listed files 3 Click open and the file opened If click cancel the file can t be opened and quit dialog box 4 The file name displayed on the surface top left 52 G C3 oToR J Test_1550_ AD1000 User s Manual 2011 04 12 04 28 pm N a 97 XM Close Trace de A 25 3396 km 54 00 48 00 4 00 0 0 8 0 16 0 24 0 32 0 Meas Para Events B Markers Trace Para Trace Info Wwe Source Location Ins Loss Refil Atten Cum Loss A Add 0 0000 km 40 075 dB 0 000 dB km 0 000 dB Modify 25 3396 km 30 315 dB 0 183 dB km 4 648 Delete Y Analyze H naviga
29. 183 dB km Delete Y Analyze Fig 11 3 Add event 2 Fill in the event info in the add event dialog window Add Event Event Type Refl v Location fo km Refl 20 dB Atten lo dB km Ins Loss fo dB Cum Loss fo dB LEER EEE EERE EERE EERE EEE E RHEE EERE Ok Cancel Fig 11 4 Add Event Dialog Window 3 Press Enter to save and back to main window after edit finished the event will appear in the event list If pressed cancel it will quit without save NOTE There are reflection event and non reflection event for inserted event 63 AD1000 User s Manual 11 14 3 Modify the event User can modify the event in the event sheet manually For example when there is an event analysis result unmatched the observed result user can modify it through this function NOTE Event modification won t result the modification of trace data When reanalyze the trace events will be re marked modified event will revert to original value Modify event 1 Press modify after select an event in events options Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info Vv Source Type No Location Ins Loss Refl Atten Cum Loss A Add Ee I 0 0000 km 40 075 dB O 000dB km 0 000 dB j2 125 3396 km 1 30 315dB 0 183 dB km Delete Y Analyze Fig 11 5 Modify events 2 To modify the event info in the event modification popups 64 AD1000 User s Manual Modify Event Event Type Start v
30. AD1000 Multifunctional Test Platform User s Manual C Fe AD1000 User s Manual Notices No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent froom AD INSTRUMENTS as governed by international copyright laws Warranty The material contained in this document is subject to change without notice AD INSTRUMENTS makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose AD INSTRUMENTS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material The battery is a consumable part and is not subject to the AD1000 warranty Safety Instructions During each stage of operation of this instrument please always observe the following safety instructions Not taking any safety precautions or following the instructions will violate the safety standards of design manufacturing and application of these instruments In no case will AD INSTRUMENTS bear the responsibilities for consequences incurred by violation of the following instructions ji AD1000 User s Manual GENERAL This product is a Safety Class 3 instrument The protective features of this product may be impaired if i
31. B Markers bounded when moving one Marker the other one will move with it and the distance maintains the same For some special tests this function maybe more convenient NOTE When one Markers move to the trace boundary the distance between AB won t maintain But it will revert when it s not on the trace boundary 11 9 Zoom the trace In order to check the event or detail in the trace it need to zoom the trace System provide two ways to zoom the trace for easier use for the user 1 Zoom the trace by cross frame operation is smooth and fast 2 Use the zoom toolbar on the right side operation is easier and directly perceived NOTE After magnify operation Markers may disappear from the current trace window Method 2 it need to open option of display zoom toolbar 57 AD1000 User s Manual 11 10 Cross frame to zoom the trace In the trace display area magnify the traces by cross frame from upper left to lower right In the trace display area contract the trace from upper right to lower left Repeat above operation mentioned to magnify or contract the trace continuously NOTE Do not cross to the outside of the trace display area otherwise the operation won t have a respond The trace can t be magnify unlimited it can t be magnified after a certain degree The trace can t be contracted more after contracted to 1 1 size Application program will maintain the zoom situation for
32. E Its suggested to check disk space utilization status from time to time and transfer or back up files to avoid insufficient disk space when AD1000 is in use 14 Print OTDR Report User can manage saved trace files in AD1000 and print report For reference and report priting it is necessary to manage and update trace information 80 AD1000 User s Manual 14 1 Trace Information After trace acquisition user can add or update tested fiber information which includes Cable ID Fiber ID Fiber Type Start Location End Location and Operator 14 2 Check and Edit Trace Information Use can check and edit trace information in Trace Info function window When newly tested trace is saved the trace is saved with above information User can also edit saved trace information and save the trace with updated information NOTE After editing trace information of a saved trace the updated trace file name will show a star sign to indicate the change If user closes the editing window without saving system will promote user to save The update to trace information is only effective to current active trace in Multi trace display mode Editing trace information does not affect measurement parameters and result Edit and save trace information 1 Click Trace Info label in OTDR main interface Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info We Source Cable ID 001 Fiber ID 01 Fiber Type Sin
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34. It can display or hide small non reflection event gt Change the reflection threshold Reflection threshold It can hide the fake reflection event caused by noise turn the harmless reflection event to loss event or check the event which may cause damage to network and other optical fiber equipment gt Change the finish threshold optical fiber end threshold It can analyze the important loss event like breakpoint and stop the event analysis after that event NOTE Auto mode and Manual mode can use these thresholds 11 16 Set analysis detecting threshold Sf 1 own P in the button area which in the lower right area to enter setting surface 66 AD1000 User s Manual 2 Set these parameters in the parameters analysis part In the ralative edit frame enter value needed or press default value revert the default value Analysis Parameters Non reflection Threshold Reflection Threshold End Threshold Default OK Cancel Fig 11 8 Parameters analysis edit frame 3 Press application to save setting and then quit setting surface If press cancel it will quit without setting saved NOTE Analysis detecting threshold just set will used for trace tested after the set and reanalysis of the trace 11 17 Reanalyze the trace User can reanalyze the trace Reanalyze the trace has follow effects gt Create new event sheet for trace gt Reanalyze the trace got by the software of lat
35. Mode When power is on user can set AD1000 to power saving mode and return to normal status In power saving mode the LCD backlight will turn off 20 AD1000 User s Manual Two ways to enter power saving mode gt Press QD keeps on button once to turn off LCD backlight LED power indicator gt When power is on AD1000 will automatically enter power saving mode after its idle time exceeds pre set value Exit power saving mode o button LCD backlight will turn on Or press any key on the front panel or turning knob Press Or click the touch screen with stylus Y YV V WV Or click mouse 2 4 Adjust LCD Brightness The LCD lightness is 4 level adjustable N 7 Press T button to toggle between different levels 2 5 Start Application When AD1000 is powered on system will load the main program of MTP Suite CE Apllication software package and enter main interface as shown in Fig 2 1 21 AD1000 User s Manual Launch OTDR program 1 Select Modules label and then OTDR Module in main menu the part will be highlighted gt Start 2 Then click to start program Launch Multifunctional module or optical connector inspector module application program 1 Select Modules label then multifunctional module or optical connector inspector module gt Start 2 Then click to start the program NOTE Application program is available only
36. Program C4 Setup File Explorer Fig 13 1 File explorer gt Start B Click button or press gt a button on front panel to enter File Explorer C Click SDMMC_ Disk icon to enter internal memory space D Copy move rename and delete trace E After operation click bey button to return to main interface NOTE In File Explorer the file and directory operation is similar to Windows 98 XP system User can move rename and delete files saved in SDMMC_ Disk but the disk itself cannot be moved renamed or deleted For more information please refer to the Help file on AD1000 Way 2 User can connect AD1000 to PC AD1000 will be recognized as a mobile device User can copy move rename and delete files in PC s Windows System 79 AD1000 User s Manual 13 3 Check Disk Space User can check disk space utilization status used space and free space in File Explorer 1 Enter File Explorer in AD1000 main interface 2 Click SDMMC_ Disk icon and select File lt Properties gt or click and hold SDMMC_ Disk icon select lt Properties gt from pop up menu 3 SDMMC_Disk space utilization status is shown below SDMMCG_Disk Properties Properties Sau SDMMC_Disk Type Folder Location My Device Used 47MB 49 315 840 bytes Free 1 79GB 1 925 939 200 bytes Fig 13 2 Check disk space utilization 4 Click OK to exit disk properties NOT
37. TT Batch print Cancel Print list File list Test_1310_001 sor Test_1310_000 sor Test_1310_ 002 sor 0526_1550_000 sor 0526_1310 003 sor edz_1310_003 sor v Fig 14 3 Printing dialog window 3 Choose the traces to be printed A To print current file please check Print current file option and only one trace will be printed B To print unopened traces saved in AD1000 please check Batch print option which support up to 8 traces printing 4 Print Option User can customized OTDR report by clicking Option button on printing dialog window to specify the contents to be printed 83 AD1000 User s Manual Option M Trace M Grid M Markers V Trace Info V Parameters M Event List M Markers Info Ok Cancel Fig 14 4 Printing options 5 Press Print button to start printing During printing system will promote a message as Printing Pease wait shown in Fig 14 5 Print Printer Option Printer HP Print current file ORONO NON EN LaserJet 1022 Print Batch print Cancel Print list File list Test_1310_001 sor Test_1310_000 sor Test_1310_002 sor 0526 1550 _000 sor 0526_1310_003 sor edz_1310_003 sor v Printing please wait Fig 14 5 Printing 6 After printing is finished system will return to main interface 84 AD1000 User s Manual 15 VFL Application The built in VFL of OTDR module can shoot red laser into the tested fiber the red la
38. ack scatter Scatter coefficient determines the value of backward scatter power The configuration affects the calculation of reflection value NOTE Configuration zone is 10 to 70dB 49 AD1000 User s Manual 9 11 Non reflection Threshold splice loss detecting threshold Configuration This configuration has direct impact on the listing of insertion loss events Only events greater than this threshold will be listed The value configuration zone is 0 00 to 5 00dB NOTE The default value is 0 20dB 9 12 Reflection Threshold Reflection detecting threshold Configuration This configuration has direct impact on reflection events listing Only reflection events greater than this threshold will be displayed in events list The value configuration zone is 10dB to 65dB NOTE The default value is 52 00dB 9 13 End Threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold Configuration This threshold is the end threshold of optic fiber If the end threshold equals 3 0dB then the first event with insertion loss greater than 3dB will be considered as the end of the optic fiber The value configuration zone is 0 0dB to 20 0dB NOTE The default value is 3 00dB 9 14 Load Default In OTDR Setup surface there are 3 default button corresponding to scatter coefficient back scatter non reflection threshold splice loss detecting threshold reflection threshold reflection detecting threshold and end threshold optical fi
39. al Setup interface is shown as Fig 16 7 MEM 2011 09 01 04 04 pm 61 GF ppm 8 lt SLS 1310 nm Setup Reference Unit dem EOW GP opm Outs on of Buzzer dBm CW Wavelength Modulation CW Start Help 1310 nm 1490 nm Auto ID 270 Hz J i 1550 nm 1625nm 2k Hz 1k Hz 90 AD1000 User s Manual g Gy mm 2011 09 01 04 04 pm W61 ait GP ppm Bis GP opm rs Buzzer On C off 1310 nm 2 D1 dBm Ln CW Setup Reference Wavelength Modulation CW E Stop Unit dBm We 1310nm 1490 nm Auto ID 270 Hz 1550 nm E O 1625nm 2k Hz 1k Hz Fig16 7 Stabilized Laser Source Setup Interface Unit Shift between dBm and W Wavelength Support 1310 1490 1550 1625nm wavelengths selectable Modulation Select different modes at 270Hz 1KHz 2KHz Auto ID gt Start After the setup click Click button or Press gt m Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click Jbutton or Re Press gt E Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement NOTE The function icon turns red while switching on this function module Reference setting interface is shown as Fig 16 8 g MFM 7 2011 09 01 04 05 pm Eo GF ppm Bis GP opm Ours Buzzer On C Off 1310 nm 2 D1 dBm Tln CW Setup Reference Attenuation Ref Stop Set SLS output power as Ref Unit L0
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41. ber end detecting threshold 50 AD1000 User s Manual 10 Use OTDR test FTTx PON network optical fiber link For FT Tx PON network optical fiber link it s different from normal optical fiber link there is branching unit in link So it need to Know and note follow items when use this instrument test FTTx PON network 10 1 Use PON optimized OTDR instrument Some models optimized specific to FTTx PON network optical fiber link and can get fairly ideal result In order to get ideal result it need to correctly set distance range end threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold reflection threshold reflection detecting threshold and etc 10 2 Select the proper distance range As there is branching unit in FT Tx PON network optical fiber link there will be a big attenuation event of tens dB auto test may get a wrong distance Suggest manually select the parameters like proper distance range pulse width and etc accord to the prescient optical fiber link length 10 3 End Threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold As there is branching unit in FT Tx PON network optical fiber link there will be a big attenuation event of tens dB if the end threshold configuration is not proper end event may be analyzed inaccurate For normal optical fiber link end threshold configuration can be 3 0dB as to PON network optical fiber link with branching unit it need to set the end threshold to a proper value and then AD
42. between different levels Power on off Press to power on system when system is off When system is on press and hold 1 second to enter screensaver mode for power saving press and hold 3 seconds to power off system In screensaver mode press any key and hold 1 second to restore normal status Or by clicking anywhere on touchscreen with AD1000 User s Manual stylus clicking mouse left key turning turning Knob 1 6 Operating Parts Instructions Name Operation esription Select certain module or menu Double click All major test functions can be operated by stylus clicking Stylus Draw frame 1 Batch files selection in File Explorer 2 Zoom in out selected part of displayed trace Click and 4 Open menu or select in File Explorer hold 2 Select object in other windows Left click Left double Mouse click Similar to stylus more convenient for desktop Optional Left key application draw frame Right click l OTDR quick operation _ Turning Knob Move marker left precisely Rotate right Move marker right precisely Toggle between markers assisting points NOTE Stylus shouldn t touch the screen insufficient otherwise might cause unable to operating regularly Stylus shouldn t touch the screen with too much force otherwise might damage the LCD and touch screen Please apply adequate force with stylus on the touchscreen Only use AD1000 stylus do not use other device Sharp object
43. cB v z a ae l m BS verse 91 AD1000 User s Manual Fig 16 8 Stabilized Laser Source Ref Setting Attenuation Select from steps at 1 0dB 0 5dB 0 1dB 0 05dB The adjustable range of output power is 6 dB Ref Select Set SLS output power as Ref or Manual input to set the Ref Click Save to save the Ref setting 16 5 Optical Power Meter of MPN Module Click OPM icon to enter Optical Power Meter interface as shown in Fig 16 9 G ty mm 2011 09 01 04 10pm c0 GP ppm Basis ce Sa rs Buzzer On C off 1310 nm 2 78 dBm Ln CW Setup Wavelength A Unit dem w 1310 nm 850nm p 1490 nm 1300 nm 1550mm 1625 nm Fig 16 9 Optical Power Meter gt Start After the setup click button or Press gt a Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click Jbutton or Re Press i D E Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement NOTE The function icon turns red while switching on this function module The wavelength of OPM will be changed to the current wavelength automatically if the Modulation set of SLS is Auto ID Unit Shift between dBm and W Auto zero This function provides an easy method of auto zero of power meter which 92 AD1000 User s Manual can be used to rectify the instrument s power value under non luminous state in daily tes
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45. e noise and suitable for measuring splice attenuation However LSA method should not be applied to measure attenuation when there are reflection events between Marker A and B Measure attenuation Click Markers label in OTDR main interface to show Marker A and B Place Marker A and B at different points on trace Zoom in the trace to adjust marker position when necessary IN Check 2Pt Atten 2 point attenuation and LSAAtten LSA attenuation values as shown in Fig 12 5 Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info wo Source A B 12 2035 km Ins Loss at B 0 018 dB A B EI Pal 2Pt Loss 2 298 dB Refl at B 78 819 dB 2Pt Atten 0 188 dB km Cum Loss to B 4 115 dB rb LSA Atten 0 189 dB km A B ORL 34 842 dB Refi e Fig 12 5 View attenuation NOTE There should not be any event between Marker A and B when measuring attenuation with 2 point method 76 AD1000 User s Manual 12 5 Measure Reflectance Reflectance is the ratio of reflected power Pr to incident power Pi of an event such as a connector Reflectance 10 log Pr Pi 1 Click Markers label in OTDR main interface to show Marker A and B Click Refl button to show marking points Before measurement zoom in the trace and place Marker A to the end of linear part of the trace before the event Move the first marking point to the beginning of the linear part of the trace before the event and Marker A Move the
46. ease refer to manage files and data 7 10 Get help on OTDR Click or HELP to get detailed help click n BACK to exit 8 Testing Optical Fiber in Auto Mode 8 1 Instruction of Auto Testing Mode When don t know the optical fiber length can simply use the auto testing function to get the trace and analyze After the auto mode started OTDR will automatically estimate the optical fiber length set sampling parameter get trace and display the event list and etc Under Auto Mode user can set follow parameters directly gt The wavelength be used for testing at least one wavelength gt Testing time span NOTE 44 AD1000 User s Manual After Auto mode started according to the situation of optical fiber link which connecting the equipment application program will estimate the optimum setting automatically and it will need around 5s If the testing was cut off any date won t be displayed CAUTION Except the specific light port light port used for online testing do not connect the optical fiber which load signal to the OTDR port any external signal over 30dBm will affect the OTDR sampling and cause permanent damage to the OTDR 8 2 The procedures of auto testing mode Test and get trace in Automode 1 Connect the optical fiber to the right OTDR light port 2 Set parameter set the Range to AUTO 3 Set testing time span Start 4 Start testing Use
47. ed on LCD screen will turn red Low battery when the battery power is insufficient and AD1000 may automatically power off If unused for a long time AD1000 may not power on properly please connect power adaptor and recharge the battery 1 10 Use of Rechargeable Battery Battery for AD1000 is Lithium rechargeable battery 4 hours for full charge When AD1000 is charged by AC DC power adaptor OF indicator on the front panel will turn red and turn green after charge is complete When AD1000 is powered on and being charged LCD will also indicate charging status 19 AD1000 User s Manual NOTE AD1000 battery is rechargeable Li ion battery If unused for a long time please charge the battery to 50 70 before conservation CAUTION Keep the battery off from fire and intense heat do not open or short circuit the battery 2 Basic Operation 2 1 Foreword This part introduces the basic operation on the AD1000 Please read this manual carefully for optimal operation Should you encounter any problems during operation you are welcome to contact the technical staff of our company or representatives 2 2 Power On Off Power on Press button till the LED power indicator is on Power off ores E NOTE Power off AD1000 will completely shut down the platform and modules When power on AD1000 will restart button and hold 3 seconds till the LED power indicator is off 2 3 Enter and Exit Power Saving
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49. eflection events of connections and mechanic tie ins Non reflection events usually at welding tie ins End of optic fiber Through scanning the first loss event that is larger than end threshold end of optic fiber can be identified Events list event type loss reflection and distance 30 AD1000 User s Manual 4 3 Basic Definition and Classification of Events 4 3 1 Events Events refer to any abnormal points causing attenuation or sudden change of scattering power besides the normal scattering of optic fiber which include all kinds of losses like bending connections and ruptures Events points displayed on LCD are abnormal points that cause traces to deviate from straight line Events can be classified as reflection events and non reflection events 4 3 1 1 Reflection Events When some pulse energy is scattered reflection events happen When reflection event occurs peak shows on trace as shown below Reflection Event 4 3 1 2 Non reflection Events Non reflection events happen at certain points where there is some optic loss but no light scattering When non reflection event occurs a power decline shows on trace see below se eae eee eieaeae eee ae aeal e ae ewe eee eee hf ew ew ew eww eww ew ee ew ew ew ew wwe ew ew ew ew ew a AD1000 User s Manual Non reflection Event 4 3 1 3 Inspection Events OTDR sends off a light pulse into the optic fiber to be inspected and then receive
50. ent modify event delete event and analyze event A B switch move lock loss and reflection analysis Trace Para Trace testing parameters Cable and fiber information viewing and editing OTDR module built in visible light source Table 8 1 Information and Function Windows Description 7 8 1 Switch Information and Function Windows Click the labels of information and function windows to switch 7 8 2 Events info reference Click events info window changes into events info Click and V in scroll bars to look over events info 7 8 3 Reanalyze When not satisfied with threshold change threshold then reanalyze the trace by this function to get satisfactory trace Reanalyze the trace 1 If possible look over or reset threshold 2 In events click analyze system will reanalyze the trace 3 When the analysis finished events list will show the new results NOTE Reanalyzing may cause events deleted events revised is resumed and events deleted comes back etc For more operation on events please refer to detailed information for analyzing and operating 43 AD1000 User s Manual 7 9 Upload Trace to PC On computer user can manage the trace file flexibly Copy or move the trace to computer 1 User can copy the saved trace to computer via USB by PC software 2 Or user can copy and move the saved trace to computer by mobile hard disk drive USB flash disk For more operation pl
51. ernal power supply Unplug the keypad and re plug External keypad no External keypad is Power off AD1000 plug response not recognized keypad and power on AD1000 again Unplug the mouse and re plug External mouse no External mouse is Power off AD1000 plug response not recognized mouse and power on AD1000 again i Brightness is not set Screen display blurs Adjust brightness properly Application no Restart AD1000 and run the Problem error er response application again Batt out Change the batter f Operation time is g y shari Battery is not fully Charge the battery charged Re calibrate the battery 100 AD1000 User s Manual Touch screen is not Touch screen Connect external USB mouse to responding properly needs calibration calibrate the stylus with stylus AD1000 indicates low battery after Battery is not fully battery is fully charged charged Re calibrate the battery 19 2 Trace Measurement Problems and Solutions Events are too close to each other Try again with short pulsewidth Try testing from the other end of the fiber Expected events are Try again with wide pulsewidth or SNR is poor rae not shown in the increase averaging time trace Check OTDR parameters like Reflection threshold non reflection threshold and end threshold re analyze or test again Wrong configuration Wrong configuration e g wrong end Adjust configuration and test again threshold s
52. eseeees 103 11 AD1000 User s Manual 1 General Information 1 1 Scope of this Manual Thank you for purchasing AD Instrument Please read this manual carefully before using any of AD INSTRUMENTS series fiber optic instrument Always observe the warnings and cautions appearing throughout this manual This manual contains the necessary information for proper operation and maintenance of AD INSTRUMENTS AD1000 troubleshooting instructions as well as information regarding obtaining services All AD INSTRUMENTS AD1000 are carefully assembled and undergo a rigorous mechanical electrical and optical inspection prior to shipment Beside AD1000 the package should also include a data transfer cable a power adapter a PC Analysis software installation disk and this users manual etc For detailed information please refer to the packing list Upon receiving AD1000 please check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during shipment Report any damage to the shipping agent or the representative of AD INSTRUMENTS immediately Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary 1 2 Unpacking and Inspection This instrument has been carefully packed in accordance with standard shipping procedures Examine AD1000 for damage that may have occurred during shipment If you find any damage or AD1000 is not working or if any of the following items are not included please contact your representative o
53. est version gt Re found the original event sheet if the event sheet has been modified NOTE Application program will analyze the newest tested trace User can check the analytic result in the event options Reanalyze the trace 1 Inthe event options press analysis it will reanalyze the whole trace 2 After analysis finished the new analytic result will be listed in the event sheet 67 AD1000 User s Manual NOTE If user wished to find some new events or filter some events he didn t pay attention please change the analysis detecting threshold first and then to proceed the analysis Effected by instrument features or detecting threshold the analytic result may be inconsistent to the result user preconceive 11 18 Analyze the optical fiber in specific optical fiber link As to the PON optical fiber link which has splitter it need set the proper finish threshold optical fiber end detecting threshold to analyze the end event which through the splitter Please refer to the sheet Recommend parameters value of PON network optical fiber link Please change the analysis detecting threshold first and then to analyze This will analyze some events after splitter correctly 11 19 To set trace display parameter User can modify follow trace display options before or after the test and trace opened gt Grid line It can display or hide the grid line displayed on the Fig background it will di
54. etting Special events appear at the end of the trace The fiber under test is too long to exceed Select proper range and test again the range 20 Warranty 20 1 Terms of Warranty All AD INSTRUMENTS products are warranted against defective material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment to the original customer Any product found to be defective within the warranty period would be repaired or replaced by AD Instruments free of charge 101 AD1000 User s Manual 20 2 Exclusion The warranty on your equipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the following gt Unauthorized repair or modification gt Misuse negligence or accident AD Instruments reserves the right to make changes to any of its products at any time without having to replace or change previously purchased units 20 3 Warranty Registration A warranty registration card is included with the original shipment of equipment Please take a few moments to fill out the card and mail or fax it to the local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies Inc to ensure proper initiation of your warranty term and scope of your warranty 20 4 Returning Instruments To return instrument for reasons of yearly calibration or other please contact the local Customer Service Center of Shineway Technologies Inc to obtain additional information and a RMA Return Materials Authorization number And describe briefly reasons
55. f Shineway Technologies Inc If necessary you may contact Shineway Technologies Inc via this email support shinewaytech com 1 3 Introduction AD1000 Multifunctional Test Platform is a compact modular platform supporting various functions as laser source in service optical power measurement monitoring bidirectional link loss testing in service PON OTDR testing fiber termination inspection visible fault locating etc It is specially designed for FITx PON applications and can meet all test requirements of installers contractors and service operators during optical network installation service 12 AD1000 User s Manual activation maintenance and troubleshooting AD1000 is easy to handle with large touch screen accurate turning knob and smart user interface Windows CE system large built in and extended memory enable convenient test data storage access and transfer to PC via USB for further analysis and reporting gt 8 4 color LCD screen of sharp display 4 level adjustable brightness Convenient and flexible handling Touch screen tuning knob keypad and external USB mouse keyboard Data storage USB data interface Host and Client PC software for test data analysis and reporting Customizable screensaver feature for power saving Optimized power management 7 hours continuous operation Direct printing through USB Vv VV VV V V Optional Functional Modules gt OTDR Module with VFL gt OCI M
56. f the linear part of the trace after the event Coy OTOR 2010 09 16 04 40 pm SDK mg 33_1310_5 Te EK close Trace B 3 0456 km dB 54 00 48 00 O0 0 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 4 1 Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info N VFL A B 1 783 km Ins Loss at A 0 341 dB a Start Gaai aN VV gt Help 2Pt Loss 8 492 dB Refl at A 44 355 dB Loss 2Pt Atten 4 763 dB km Cum Loss to A 7 060 dB o p SH a 3 Refl i 7 LSA Atten 0 483 dB km A B ORL 39 623 dB Open Save Setup amp Back Fig 12 4 Measure insertion loss in 5 point method NOTE The marking points on the left of the active marker cannot be moved the right and vice versa The loss showed in the Event List is measured by 5 point method 75 AD1000 User s Manual 12 4 Measure Attenuation 2 point and LSA method 2 point method measures the attenuation between Marker A and B calculated by all the loss over the distance between Marker A and B Unit dB Km LSA least squares approximation method use linear regressions that is applied to the backscatter before and after an event Between Marker A and B to estimate the attenuation in the backscatter resulting from the event s loss LSA method only measures the amplitude decibel change between the crossing points of the trace with Marker A and B Compared to 2 point method LSA method is more accurate because it is less sensitive to trac
57. ge Press OK to confirm modification gt Pomp 5 Power off and power on again NOTE After changing language please resetting that the language you choose is available user interface language and system language can be accordance The equipment provides Chinese and English now 3 3 Automatic Power Saving Setting The feature is designed to save the battery power When power is on AD1000 will automatically enter power saving mode after its idle time exceeds pre set value 26 AD1000 User s Manual Setting Power Saving Mode C4 Setup 1 Click to enter into setting menu 2 In power saving area of setup menu choose preferred option in Turn Off LCD 3 Press OK Exit setup menu and opening power saving mode NOTE Power saving mode is on by default and LCD backlight turn off automatically in 10 minutes 3 4 Recalibrate Touch Screen If touch screen is abnormal you should recalibrate it Recalibrate touch screen C4 Setup Click to enter into setting menu In setup menu click System Setup Double click Stylus icon aA UNa Click Calibration label and operate following the instructions Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration If your Windows CE device is not responding properly to your taps you may need to recalibrate your screen Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target If you miss the center keep the stylus on the sc
58. gle Mode Start Location Aa End Location bbb Operator User Fig 14 1 Trace information and editing 81 AD1000 User s Manual 2 Press Edit button and trace window will pop up 3 Input trace information in the pop up window Cable ID po Fiber ID o1 Fiber Type Single Mode v Start Location ddd End Location bbb Operator User Ok Cancel Fig 14 2 Edit trace information 4 After editing press Ok to save and return to main interface click Cancel to leave without change 5 Click Save button in OTDR main interface to save the trace again and the updated information will be saved with the trace file NOTE Edited and saved trace can be used as a template for users later reference User can also use MTP Suite to edit and save trace information 14 3 Print OTDR Report AD1000 support direct connection to USB printer for printing OTDR report includes trace information measurement parameters trace markers information event list and etc 82 AD1000 User s Manual Detailed contents to be printed can be specified in Print Option Print OTDR report 1 Connect USB printer to AD1000 For first printing please first configure printer please refer to 2 7 Printer Configuration 2 Click button in OTDR main interface and printing dialog window will pop up Printer Printer HP e Print current file RRR SN LaserJet 1022 Print Port LPT 1 ee TTITTTITITITITITTT T
59. ing power 97 AD1000 User s Manual 2 Front panel charging indicator Q also indicated charging status Please refer to 1 4 Front Panel Indicators Introduction 18 7 Battery Instruction NOTE New battery is not fully charged please charge the battery before the first time use which takes approximately 4 hours Charging time is subject to the type of functional modules in use environment and etc After the battery is used for some time its capacity may not match charging status indication e g charging indicator indicates full but AD1000 may power off due to low battery then battery calibration is necessary Please refer to 17 9 Battery Calibration Please do not store battery in the environment where temperature is over 60 140F Use specified charger to charge the battery 18 8 Charge Battery Plug the charger to AD1000 and power outlet charging process automatically starts and finishes after battery is fully charged 18 9 Battery Calibration After the battery is used for some time the battery gauge may not be accurate e g it 98 AD1000 User s Manual indicates battery has run out but the battery can still provide power supply or battery power is zero but the battery power can last a long time Then the battery should be re calibrated Procedure 1 Run out of the battery completely 2 Charge the battery until fully charged 18 10 Change Battery Power Off AD100
60. ion of part or the entire product Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met The NOTE sign information that may be beneficial during the use and maintenance of AD1000 Laser Safety Announcements WARNING CAUTION AD1000 is a laser instrument Users should avoid looking directly into the optic output And the use of microscope or magnifier should also be avoided for the use of such devices can focus a highly intense beam onto the retina which may result in permanent eye damage Make sure that the optical fiber or cable is not in use and there is no laser beam in the fiber before testing with OTDR module or it may result in imprecise test trace even permanent damage to AD1000 Laser Radiation To avoid serious eye injury never look directly into the optical outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers gt Always avoid looking directly into the optical output port when AD1000 is working gt Always replace protective dust cap on the detector port when AD1000 is not being used gt Always avoid looking directly at unconnected end of optic fiber in testing and make the unconnected end pointing at a non reflective object if available AD1000 User s Manual Electric Safety Announcements If need to assure instrument thorough outage please pull up power line and take the battery out AC DC adaptor should be
61. like ball pen tip may smear or damage the touchscreen 1 7 Instrument Interfaces Instructions Interfaces on Platform Top Left to right sane moans fon peso 16 AD1000 User s Manual sane once DC Input al Power adaptor input Serial Port For system a Not open to user Audio Output Audio Input K Audio input RJ45 Port 10 100Mbps Ethernet port cz l Connection to USB devices e g printer USB Host mouse keyboard and I USB interface testing devices Driver needed Optical Ports AD1000 is equipment with FC PC connectors spacial cae SC del A a OTDR OTDR port Visible Fault Locator PON Power Meter downstream input Connection to PC for data transfer Stabilized Light Source Multi wavelength Optical Power Meter port 17 Optical Port PON Power Meter upstream input AD1000 User s Manual NOTE The amount of connectors depends on module configuration not all modules are equipped with abovementioned optical ports WARNING AD1000 is a laser instrument Users should avoid looking directly into the optic output And the use of microscope or magnifier should also be avoided for the use of such devices can focus a highly intense beam onto the retina which may result in permanent eye damage CAUTION Laser Radiation To avoid serious eye injury never look directly into the optical outputs of fiber optic network equipment
62. mic and dead zone Operation Click the pulse width number in pulse width parameter zone NOTE Default value Auto _ 48 AD1000 User s Manual When the distance range is Auto the pulse width will be Auto no need the user to set There will be different pulse width options accord to different distance range 9 7 Averaging Time Configuration Test times affects the test trace SNR the longer test time the higher SNR and get a bigger dynamic so when test long distance optical fiber and check far end event need to select longer test time Operation Click the time span number in time span zone NOTE Averaging time Auto Quick 15s 30s 45s 60s 90s 120s 180s and etc The default value is 60s 9 8 Laser wavelength Configuration Select certain single wavelength or multi select up to the entire wavelength Operation Click wavelength in wavelength parameter zone to realize test wavelength for single selection or multi selection NOTE The effective wavelength will be different accord to modules purchased 9 9 IOR setting IOR is a key factor to affect the speed of laser transmission in optic fiber and in this case IOR configuration has direct impact on the accuracy of measurement Generally speaking the IOR parameter is provided by optic fiber manufacturer and it can be set to the accuracy of four digits after decimal point between 1 0000 and 1 9999 9 10 Scatter Coefficient B
63. move the marked point user can use one of them or use the combination to increase efficiency gt Use stylus or mouse select marked point in the trace displaying area then can press on and drag the marked point move in the trace service area to the target position gt Inthe buttons area on the interface click 1A to switch circulated between the marked points under current Markers gt Press down the spinning hand wheel on the front panel can switch or mark the point gt After select the point continuously click ee or ing can move the point gt Can use the spinning hand wheel to move the marked point accurately NOTE The points under each Marker in the process of movement Marked points on the left side can t cross the Markers to the right side Marked points on the right side can t cross the Markers to the left side 11 7 Fast move the Markers outside the window When magnify the trace Markers may be positioned outside of the window 56 AD1000 User s Manual When the Markers on the left side outside the window there will be a sign on the left margin of the window A lt or B When the Markers on the right side outside the window there will be a sign on the right margin of the window A or B Drag the signs above mentioned can move the Markers in to current window 11 8 Lock AB Markers In the surface of Markers press down A B A and B Markers will be bounded After A
64. njury never look directly into the optic outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers gt Always avoid looking directly into the optic output port when the instrument is working gt Always replace protective dust caps on the detector port when the instrument is not being used gt Always avoid looking directly at the unconnected end of optic fiber in testing and make the unconnected end pointing at a non reflective object if possible 16 2 MPN Module Interface When power on it will show the main menu automatically gt Start In main menu select Multi Func module click button to enter MPN user interface as follows 86 AD1000 User s Manual Fig 16 1Multi func Module 16 3 PON Power Meter of MPN Module Click Multi func module to enter the interface as shown in Fig 16 2 Click the different modules shown on the top left screen to shift different module interfaces among PPM PON Power Meter SLS Stabilized Laser Source OPM Optical Power Meter LTS Loss Test NOTE Shift different module interfaces only available when there are two or above modules gt Start Click button or Press gt a Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to start the measurement Click button or Re Press D E on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement NOTE The function icon turns red while switching on this function m
65. o create new folder 4 User can edit the name of the file to be saved the file name consists of letters and numbers which can be input by soft keyboard File saving In save dialog window click Save button to save file 6 Click Cancel to cancel file saving Save dialog window and options are shown below n Fig 7 2 39 AD1000 User s Manual Save File SDMMC_Disk Size Byte Modified Date Bo wf0406 2010 04 06 09 29 F mtp_suitetE 2010 07 08 13 54 E mtp_bench 2010 07 08 10 48 BD 01 test20100717 2010 07 17 14 56 MTP 2010 07 17 2010 07 17 17 08 Bp kaoJi_20100717 2010 07 17 17 12 Pv ani Pubin ural PANAN Nd Save Trace sor New Folder Save Trace jpg File Name Trest_1950_25 sor Save Cancel SDMMC_Disk Total 1883 MB Free 1836 MB 97 50 Fig 7 2 Save dialog window Operation Notes v Title bar will show the current folder path as shown in Fig 7 2 SDMMC_DISK Traces v System will automatically enter newly created folder v After file is saved file name will be displayed on left upper corner of trace display area Please note only the first 10 characters of the file name will be 17 7 displayed and the rest are abbreviated as a mark 7 5 Auto Naming System supports auto naming when saving traces Procedure 1 Enable disable auto naming by checking unchecking Auto Naming in OTDR Setup 2 User can edit auto naming rule by modifying file name prefix
66. o working laser in the fiber under test or it may cause incorrect result and even permanent damage to test instrument Please not screw connectors too tight or it may damage fiber and optical port 7 Test with OTDR 7 1 OTDR Quick Test 7 1 1 Check the connection between fiber and OTDR optical port make sure it s well connected gt Start 7 1 2 Click icon or press gt a button to start testing gt a Fig 7 1 shows the interface after trace acquisition 7 1 3 Click icon or press button to stop testing 237 AD1000 User s Manual Coy sooTpR 2010 06 07 01 25 pm 90 J 1550_2 5us Trace2 sor EX close Trace dB 50 00 45 00 40 00 0 00 i 0 0 33 0 66 0 99 0 132 0 165 0 km Measure Pa Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info pa YEL Mode Wavelength Distance km Pulse Time s a ae Start Auto Auto Auto Hel 1310 nm 240 1 3 20us Sns 180 Quick eip Averaging 1490 nm 160 2 5 10us LONS liag isi J Ossonm 80 5 2 5us 30ns E H 2 5 40 10 lus 100ns Open Save Setup 20 300ns 60 45 Gaes Meme Fig 7 1 OTDR Trace Acquisition Interface NOTE During testing the averaging trace shows in the trace display area and refresh at certain intervals the trace after testing finishes is the final trace User can stop testing any time application will show all the information when test stops After test is finished or interrupted by user
67. ocate all Markers and also can drag them in trace display window Can use spinning hand wheel move the Markers accurately 11 5 Switch and move Markers There are many ways can switch and move Markers users can choose one from them or use them in combination way to increase efficiency gt In trace displaying area use stylus or mouse select A B Markers or label above Markers then can press and drag A B tracing gt Inthe buttons area on the bottom of surface click or to switch between A B gt Press down the spinning hand wheel on the front panel will switch the Markers or mark the point gt After select Markers continuously click F or tad to move Markers gt Can use the spinning hand wheel on the front panel to move the Markers accurately pei gt After select marked point click towards left or right to move the Markers 55 AD1000 User s Manual NOTE For easier using the position of Markers will be remembered when open AD1000 and trace next time the Markers will maintain the position operated last time There is marked point when proceed the loss or reflection analysis Spinning hand wheel can move the Markers accurately but it s much slower when the trace is longer 11 6 Switch and move the marked point When proceed loss or reflection analysis there will be marked point used for auxiliary test near the selected Markers There are various ways to switch
68. odule G TE MFM 2011 09 01 03 58 pm 622 ie gt MPN function area Buzzer On CC off Measurement display area 1550 nm VIDEO Threshold Meas Reco Setup Measurement setting area Wavelength Unit dBm W 1310 nm 1490 nm Operation button area 1550 nm Auto Zero al Fig 16 2 PON Power Meter Interface of Multi func Module Under PPM there are three setting interfaces General Setup Threshold Setting and 87 AD1000 User s Manual Measurement Record General Setup interface is shown in Fig 16 2 Buzzer Switch on or off to open close the alarm buzzer function When the instrument inspects power value beyond normal range buzzer will automatically give an alarm while this function is switched on Unit Switch to select W or dBm Auto Zero This function provides an easy method of auto zero of power meter which can be used to rectify the instrument s power value under non luminous state in daily testing NOTE Put protective cap on optical power testing output and ensure that the tie in is completely airproof and no laser signal Wavelength Select to display one wavelength individually or three wavelengths together Create or delete Threshold value in the Threshold interface is shown in Fig 16 3 Click setup gt Current Thre Set to select a certain threshold set
69. odule Optical Fiber Connecter Inspection gt Multifunctional Module Laser Source Optical Power Meter and Optical Loss Tester etc 1 4 Product Appearance Overview RANG Functional Module Hand belt_ Shield Multifunctional Test Platform Front View 13 AD1000 User s Manual LCDTouchScreen Laser Indicator 3 Way Turning Knob Start Stop Direction Keys Enter Return Help Backlight Power On Off Power Indicator Charging Indicator Power On Off key is lower than other keys to avoid misoperation Top View OTDR Module paci Cover VFL Port OTDR Port Tee USB Host x2 USB Slave DC Input Battery Dock RJ 45 Port 1 4 Front Panel Indicators Introduction AD1000 User s Manual CE Red constant Charging with power adaptor Charging Indicator Red blinking Low battery Charging complete with Green constant ging P power adaptor Of Power adaptor unplugged or connection is poor 1 5 Front Panel Keys Instruction gt E Press to start press again to stop Start Stop Launch selected module in main interface A negana en e meer of current interface S Ee o aE rm of current interface E e current interface Move right or extended function to be defined please refer Help A a A o Enter Temporarily no function assigned 7 Back BACK LCD brightness adjustment 4 level brightness press to toggle
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71. reen slide it over the target s center and then lift the stylus To start tap Recalibrate 5 When system shows Press enter button to accept new setup click the touch screen with stylus to complete new setting NOTE Touch screen can be calibrated many times until you satisfy it 2 AD1000 User s Manual 3 5 Serious Deviation of Touch Screen When deviation of touch screen is serious it is difficult to calibrate only using stylus You can use USB mouse to enter into calibration window and continuing to calibrate with pen 3 6 Date and Time Settings The current date and time show on the right top of interface When save the testing results the files contain date and time NOTE The equipment has special battery to keep the veracity of date and time Don t open the equipment to change battery Modifying time zone date and time may affect some setting and operation of Windows CE please modify these settings Set time and date Setup 1 On starting interface click to enter system setting then choose Date Time Modify the setting Click application to confirm modification Exit setting interface return to control panel 3 7 Other Parameters Configuration In System setting Control panel to setup other parameters Please refer to files about Microsoft Windows CE which is not included in this manual NOTE Its suggested to remain system settings unchanged unless it
72. refer to the loss result displayed in Markers 61 Source Add Modify Delete Analyze AD1000 User s Manual 11 14 1 Display the event on the trace and locate event in even sheet Through rolling the event sheet user can check the relative info about all events tested on the trace When an event selected there will be Markers appear on the trace which above the event NOTE When the trace under magnification status event and its Markers may not in the current window Itis better to locate event under whole trace status and then magnify to see the detail 11 14 2 Add Event User can insert event into event sheet at any time manually For example when there is a splice point on some given position but as it hidden in the noise or the splice loss lower than the minimum value of non reflection detecting threshold then the analysis didn t test that point this operation will be quite useful User can manually add this event to the event sheet This will add a number on the insertion position but won t modify the trace NOTE Important hint When reanalyze the trace the inserted event will be removed Add event 1 Pressf add on Event label 62 AD1000 User s Manual Meas Para E Events B Markers E Trace Para B Trace Info pa Source Type No Location Ins Loss Ref Atten Cum Loss B can s 1 0 0000 km 40 075 dB 0 000 dB km 0 000 cB Modify i 25 3396 km 30 315 de 0
73. returning light signals and starts calculating the event distance The farther the distance is the longer time need for scattered light to be received by AD1000 Event distance can be calculated according to the time of receiving events signals Through inspection of scattered signals properties of optic fiber connectors and tie ins can be identified 4 4 Optic Fiber Link and Event Types H Beginning of optic fiber link Reflection event Non reflection event End of optic fiber link NOTE End of optic fiber can be identified through scanning the first loss event that is greater than end threshold 5 Instruction of OTDR Modules of AD1000 5 1 Main Features of OTDR Module High dynamic range and short deadzones Complete sampling under low noise realize accurate low loss locating resolution is accurate to 10cm Yv vV V WV multiple test model convenient to meet the requirement of any test condition CAUTION Make sure that the optical fiber or cable is not in use and there is no laser beam in the fiber before testing via OTDR Otherwise it may result in 32 AD1000 User s Manual imprecise test trace even permanent damage for the OTDR 5 2 Measurement Mode of OTDR module For convenience of customers use OTDR offer many kinds of measurement mode These modes can be used with combination 5 2 1 Auto Mode and Manual Mode Auto mode Calculate the length of fiber setting Sampling parameters
74. rformance during the trace analyzing NOTE Trace parameters options only displays the selected trace even multi traces are opened Please switch to the trace if you want to display the parameters of other traces The trace selected is in red color 71 AD1000 User s Manual 12 Manual Trace Analysis User can use markers and zoom tools to measure splice loss attenuation and reflection or use markers to locate event position and relative power level 12 1 Use Markers Click Markers label in OTDR main interface to activate markers 12 2 Event Location and Loss Information OTDR application automatically calculates event location and display the location in events list User can manually check event location and distance between events Loss information can be also displayed The X axis represents distance and Y axis represents relative power Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info vO Source A B 12 2035 km Ins Loss at B 0 018 dB A B E in 2P t Loss 2 298 dB Refl at B 78 819 dB 2Pt Atten 0 188 dB km Cum Loss to B 4 115 dB Loss LSA Atten 0 189 dB km A B ORL 34 842 dB Refi t gt Fig 12 1 Event location and loss information To acquire event location and loss information 1 Click Markers label in OTDR main interface 2 Place marker A or B to at the beginning of the event the marker label will show distance 3 Fig 12 1 shows the insertion loss of current marker and A B loss 72
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76. round the event into 2 areas the left to the active marker and the right to the marker the 2 marking points on the left and the 2 on the right both form a straight line move the two lines close to the event center and the power difference between the two lines is the event insertion loss It also applies to the measurement of point A s or B s insertion loss A 2 192 KM Fig 12 3 5 point method When Loss button is pressed AD1000 will show the marking points to measure the event loss When Marker A is selected the screen will display the 4 marking points related to Marker A When Marker B is selected the screen will display the 4 marking points related to Marker B The Markers and marking points can move separately The procedure to apply 5 point method 1 Inthe main interface of AD1000 OTDR module click Markers label 2 Press Loss button Marker A Marker B and their related marking points will be displayed on the trace 74 AD1000 User s Manual 3 Zoom the trace to view the event clearly move Marker A to the end of linear part of the trace before the event 4 Move the first marking point to the beginning of the linear part of the trace before the event 5 Move the second marking point to the end of the linear part of the trace before the event 6 Move the third marking point to the beginning of the linear part of the trace after the event 7 Move the fourth marking point to the end o
77. second marking point to the end of the linear part of the trace before the event and Marker A Place the marking point behind Marker A to the peak of the reflection event to be measured View the reflectance NOTE Above process is applicable to measuring all reflection events reflectance even they are very close to each other f 31 45 A lt 28 97 26 49 24 01 21 53 19 05 16 57 a J 22 4 23 5 A B 14 9171 km 2Pt Loss 2 809 dB 2Pt Atten 0 188 dB km LSA Atten 0 189 dB km Meas Para Events B Markers fe Trace Para T Trace Info iv Source AD1000 User s Manual B 25 2220 km 4 24 6 25 7 26 Ins Lass at B 8 194 dB A B E js Refl at B 30 405 dB Loss Cum Loss to B 4 626 dB A B ORL 34 386 dB Refi t gt Fig 12 6 Measure reflectance 13 Trace File Management User can save open rename and delete trace file after acquisition User can save and open trace file in OTDR main interface User can rename copy move and delete file in File Explorer 13 1 Save Trace in Different Formats In OTDR main interface user can choose trace saving format as Bellcore sor or JPEG jpg 78 AD1000 User s Manual 13 2 Copy Move Rename and Delete Trace There are two ways to copy move rename and delete trace Way 1 Though File Explorer A In AD1000 main interface click Program label and click File Explorer icon as shown in Fig 13 1 Module
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79. ser will glow at the marco bend breaking points and bare fiber end The maximum detection range for AD1000 VFL is over 5Km it is a practical tool for fiber identification detecting and highlighting breaks tight bends splices or defective connectors in optical fibers VFL is a perfect complementary tool to OTDR for its visualized detecting method in close range like OTDR deadzone NOTE VFL is only available with the OTDR module equipped with VFL Fault locating with VFL 1 Clean connector properly 2 Connect tested fiber to VFL port Click pN Source in OTDR main interface Check CW option to emitter laser continuously or check Flash to emitter modulated laser at 1Hz 5 Press VFL On button to start VFL and the NE icon will turn orange ute 6 When VEL is working press VFL Off to turn off VFL and the NS icon will turn back to grey Trace Para Trace Info vi Source w Flash Fig 15 1 VFL operation 85 AD1000 User s Manual 16 Instruction of MPN Module of AD1000 16 1 Main Features of MPN Module gt Simultaneous Triple play PON signals at 1310 1490 1550nm wavelength measurement gt Burst mode 1310nm upstream signal detection amp measurement gt Dual port pass through design gt Stabilized laser source at 1310 1490 1550 1625nm wavelength gt Optical power meter at 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625nm calibrated wavelength Laser Radiation To avoid serious eye i
80. splay the grid line under default status gt Navigation window It can display or hide the window which used for whole trace survey on the upper right position of the trace window gt Length unit it can select the length unit will be used in the whole application program Before the trace opened it can change follow trace display options gt Multi trace Control whether to open multi trace at the same time 68 AD1000 User s Manual gt Zoom toolbar It can display or hide the zoom icon area which on the right side will get maximized trace display area after hide the zoom toolbar The zoom toolbar is displayed under default status NOTE For the first time entering OTDR functions surface the help info for simple operation displayed in the trace area and can t see the navigation window and grid line Only after test or after the trace opened can see the grid line and navigation window To set the trace display parameter od 1 To press in the button bar which on the lower right of the OTDR menu 2 In the options of test display area select and modify the display options 3 Press application and make change become effective then quit the setting dialog box or press cancel to quit the setting dialog box without setting save Display Option v Show Grid M Navigation Window Length Unit Meters mv v Multi trace M Show Zoom Toolbar Fig 11 9 Options of test display area NOTE To hide or displa
81. t is used in a manner not specified in the operation instrument Environmental Conditions It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95 and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters Refer to the specifications tables Before Applying Power Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage the correct fuse is installed and all safety precautions are taken Note AD1000 s external markings described under Symbols Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Do not operate AD1000 in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Do Not Remove AD1000 Cover Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel Instrument that appears damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel Safety Terms Used in This Manual The WARNING sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personnel injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to an NOTE AD1000 User s Manual operating procedure or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruct
82. terface NOTE Not all icons are displayed in one interface they can be seen in different functional interfaces 5 5 Trace Processing The OTDR TraceManager software in MTP Suite is for trace review and analysis on PC after acquisition without connecting to AD1000 Trace processing includes gt Trace editing Single trace multi traces gt Printing Single trace printing batch printing gt Trace format conversion Bi directional averaging program For singlemode fibers only is available in advanced versions to increase loss testing accuracy by averaging the measured loss values of each event from both directions 6 Prepare to Use OTDR 6 1 Connectors Instruction The optical ports equipped on AD1000 are FC PC Interchangeable SC ST 6 2 Cleaning and Connecting to Optical Fiber To insure measurement accuracy please clean and connect fiber properly before testing 36 AD1000 User s Manual Connecting fiber to OTDR port is tool free gt Please refer to Maintenance and Calibration for optical port and connector cleaning gt Clean connectors and check if fiber connector type is FC PC gt Connect fiber to OTDR port NOTE Improperly connected fiber may cause serious loss and reflection Please refer to Safety Instructions of this manual before testing to ensure personal safety CAUTION When testing with OTDR unless connected to specific optical port please make sure there is n
83. time is equal or greater than test time user set display the result after the testing finished 47 AD1000 User s Manual Under general condition user chooses average mode will be ok Operating instructions v Real time and average are controlled by Real time Average in test setting lt test mode gt v When the button highlight display Average it means real time mode when button sag and display Real time it means real time mode v When click the button it will change between average and real time 9 5 Range Configuration Under general condition the Range setting is to select relative scope accord to the optical fiber real length it will guarantee the test accuracy Range options Auto 1 3km 2 5km 5km 10km 20km 40km 80km 160km 240km etc Operation Click on the right range settings NOTE Auto is Auto test mode of OTDR select this function AD1000 will select a proper test range intelligently and the proper pulse width to test The whole process no need user participate Default value is Auto 9 6 Pulsewidth Configuration Pulse width selection affects the trace dynamic and resolution select the smaller width to test can get a higher distance resolution and smaller dead zone but the dynamic certainly damaged oppositely wider pulse width can get higher dynamic test longer optical fiber but it will affect the resolution and dead zone the user must select between dyna
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85. ting NOTE Put protective cap on optical power testing output and ensure that the tie in is completely airproof Wavelength Support 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625nm wavelengths selectable 16 6 Loss Test of MPN Module Click LTS icon to enter Loss Test interface as shown in Fig 16 10 g ty mm 2011 09 01 04 10 pm 60 GF Pom Eks 4f opm its Buzzer On Co Off 1310 nm 0 2 2 dB 2 55 dBm a CW Setup Wavelength Reference Stop es T Current Ref f2s5 dBm 2 pai nm Set test value as Ref Nae nm Fig16 10 Loss Test gt Start click button or Press gt m Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to B start the measurement Click button or Re Press gt a Start Stop button on AD1000 front panel to stop the measurement NOTE The function icon turns red while switching on this function module Wavelength Support 1310 1490 1550 1625nm wavelengths selectable Ref Select Set test value as Ref or Manual input to set the Ref 93 AD1000 User s Manual 17 File Management User can directly copy move rename and delete file or folder on AD1000 Files can also be exchanged between AD1000 and external storage devices like USB flash disk USB hard drive and PC AD1000 is equipped with two types of USB ports USB host Type A flat for connecting to USB storage devices USB Type B im for data communication between AD1000 and PC via USB cable
86. tor window zoom tool grid line 40 0 km e Start Help CAREA Fig 11 1 Trace file opened NOTE Check or open jpg format trace file please use the File Explorer in program Can t open bidirectional trace file on instrument If need to use the bidirectional analysis program provided by MTP Suite which installed on computer 11 2 Simultaneous display multi traces In order to let user compare trace files AD1000 support opening and displaying multi traces When open multi traces current trace is red the icon in front of the file name is red other icons are grey Open single trace or multi traces user need to set Open multi traces setting Sf In OTDR in the options of test select the Support multi traces 53 AD1000 User s Manual NOTE System can open 4 traces at the same time When need to open other traces please close some opened traces 11 3 Close trace file Close trace file Click close trace button on the upper right corner of the interface to close the trace file NOTE Using tip when under single trace mode none multi traces mode open new trace will close the opened trace automatically this will reduce the operating steps and make it easier to use 11 4 Trace display and operating instruction After trace opened application program will display the trace and analysis result in the trace window The events on the
87. trace will be marked by small icons these events marked and display below the trace X axis shows the relative distance from the testing point The number on the Y axis shows the reflection power value relative power and its range After get the trace the trace display parameters can be revised like grid line and zoom window screen Please refer to the paragraphs of trace display parameters configuration NOTE The content of trace window change accord to options change Some items of trace can be saw all the time but other items displayed when select to display them or switch the options from one to another Event options 54 AD1000 User s Manual In event options there are various parameters of events listing including event type number position insert loss reflection loss attenuation and accumulation and etc When switch to event application program will display a marker on the tracing graph When some event in event list is selected the marker will move to that event position and indicate When open multi traces event options only display current trace Markers Options When switch to Markers options application program display two Markers A and B or include some gauge points Particular cases depend on the function button in the button area Move these Markers along the trace to calculate loss attenuation reflection and etc Can use the buttons in Markers area to rel
88. uation details relating to length 29 AD1000 User s Manual Information relating to distance is obtained through time information That s the reason why there is Time Domain in the name of OTDR Fresnel reflection occurs at the boundary between two media of different IOR For example connections of faults connectors or optic fiber end This reflection is used to locate the discontinuous points on optic fiber The magnitude of reflection depends on the difference between IOR and the smoothness of boundary OTDR sends out a light pulse into the connected optic fiber and receive reflections of events and backward scattering power of pulse in time Locus will be displayed on LCD The Y axis is dB value of backward scattering power and the X axis is the distance 4 2 Measurement Application of OTDR OTDR displays power relating to distance of returning signals This information can be used to identify the main properties of an optic fiber chain 4 2 1 Measurement Contents of OTDR Y Y VV WV Event location Distance end or rupture of optic fiber chain Attenuation coefficient of fiber Loss of a single event e g one optic tie in or total loss from upper end to end Range of a single event like reflection of connectors Or grade of reflection Auto measurement of cumulative loss of a single event 4 2 2 Trace Analysis of OTDR The trace analysis of OTDR is fully automatic The trace locates gt gt R
89. us laser injuries c Make sure laser source is off when clean any optic connectors d When AD1000 is in operation please always avoid looking directly into optic output Although laser radiation is invisible it may do serious injury to eyesight e Be cautious of electric shock and make sure AC power is disconnected with AD1000 before cleaning Always use dry or moistest soft cloth 96 AD1000 User s Manual to clean the outside of AD1000 and never clean the inside f Please do not add any accessory to optic instrument or adjust AD 1000 at discretion g For maintenance always go to qualified or certified professionals 18 4 Cleaning Tools a Optic fiber cleaner for cleaning of optic connectors oO Optic fiber cleaning rod for cleaning of optic outputs Qa O Isopropyl alcohol Cotton ball Paper tissue D Optic fiber cleaning tissue for cleaning optic interfaces g Cleaning brush h Condensed air 18 5 Cleaning Procedure a Screw off the cap of flange b Clean the laser head carefully c Screw on the cap of flange 18 6 Battery Charging Instructions Typically AD1000 Lithium battery supports over 7 hours continuous working Charging status is indicated in system main interface and AD1000 front panel indicator 1 In system main interface charging status is displayed in the right upper corner po lon Description et DC input is on Battery remain
90. y the zoom toolbar must turn off all the trace opened Otherwise the setting won t go into effect 11 20 Set the length unit In the OTDR parameters setting dialog box select the length unit in the test display area options The unit can be meter feet or mile NOTE The default length unit is meter 69 AD1000 User s Manual Some certain values such as pulse width wavelength and etc won t change along with the distance Pulse indicated by second wavelength indicated by nm When select m as length unit system will display km in some place When select ft as length unit system will display kft in some place When select mi as length unit system will display kmi in some place 11 21 Display or switch the trace In the OTDR test application program when opened multi trace there are two ways to switch the displayed trace 1 To hide or display the trace click the file name label on the upper left 2 Or click the L close trace on the surface upper right to close current trace 11 22 Check current trace parameters Check current trace information on Trace Info label Meas Para Events Markers Trace Para Trace Info v Source Parameters Value a IOR 1 46660 File Name Test_1550 25 sor Date 2010 03 08 13 45 54 Scat Cost eee Wavelength 1550 nm NRefl Threshold 0 200 dB use Width oa ns Refl Threshold 52 000 dB Avg Time 60 s5 Range 40 000 km Y End Threshold 3 000 dB Fig 11

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