LANTEK User Manual - Ideal Industries

Chapter 5
Fiber Optics Cable Field Calibration and Testing
DUAL WAVELENGTH ATTENUATION TEST SETUP
1. With the appropriate test adapter on the Display Handset and the appropriate test
adapter on the Remote Handset, connect one end of the near end launch cable
leads to the TX and RX connectors on the Display Handset adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the launch cable leads to the patch panel that connects
to the fiber under test.
3. Connect one end of the far end launch cable leads to the TX and RX connectors on
the Remote Handset adapter.
4. Connect the other end of the far end launch cable to the wall plate (fiber cable
under test).
5. Check all connections to ensure proper contact. Upon completion, you are ready to
perform a fiber test.
Figure 5-10: Dual Wavelength Attenuation Testing Configuration
DUAL WAVELENGTH ATTENUATION TESTING
1. Press AUTOTEST on the Display Handset or Remote Handset to begin the test, or
select Analyze on the Display Handset Ready Screen and select Attenuation in the
Analyze screen .
2. When the Autotest is completed, the results of the test are displayed.
3. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW Keys to view test results of different wavelengths.
Screen Results thru Autotest process
Screen Results thru Analyze process
Figure 5-11: Dual Wavelength Attenuation Test Result Screens
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