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AFL FlexScan FS200 OTDR User Manual

AFL FlexScan FS200 OTDR
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FlexScan® FS200 OTDR
With SmartAuto®, FleXpress® and LinkMap®
Users Guide
1
www.AFLglobal.com | +1 (800) 235-3423
Test & Inspection
Expert OTDR
Contact Us
Managing Results
Real-Time OTDR
Generating Reports
Settings
O verview
Inspecting Connectors
SmartAuto OTDR
SmartAuto

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AFL FlexScan FS200 OTDR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery Life12 hours
InterfaceUSB, Ethernet
Wavelengths1310 nm, 1550 nm
Event Dead Zone0.8 m
Pulse Width5 ns to 20 μs
Operating Temperature-10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
ConnectorFC, SC
Attenuation Dead ZoneSingle mode: 3.5 m; Multimode: 3.5 m

Summary

Safety and Legal Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

AFL products are warranted against defective material and workmanship for one year from date of delivery.

Safety Information and Warnings

WARNING! Use of procedures or adjustments other than specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

FCC and IC Compliance Statements

Statements regarding compliance with FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt standards.

Apple Inc. Legal Notice

Hardware and User Interface Overview

Hardware Components and Controls

Detailed description of the FlexScan OTDR's physical components, ports, buttons, and indicators.

Battery Charging and Status

Understanding Battery Charge Status

Explains how to interpret the battery charging indicators and status icons on the FlexScan.

Configuring FlexScan Auto-Off

Viewing Device Information

User Interface Overview

Home Screen Features

Description of the main screen displayed at startup and its navigation elements.

Test Modes and Features Summary

Overview of available test modes like SmartAuto, Expert, and Real-Time OTDR.

Utility Modes and Features Summary

Summary of utility functions such as USB transfer, viewing results, and settings.

General Settings

Basic Configuration (Language, Units, Volume, Date/Time, Bluetooth)

Configuration of fundamental device settings like language, units, volume, date, time, and Bluetooth.

Display and Power Management

Adjusting screen brightness, auto-dim, and configuring the auto-off timer for power saving.

Connectivity, Utilities, and Data Management

Managing remote control, launch quality check, received images, screenshots, and auto-save/send results.

System Defaults and MPO Switch

Restoring factory default settings and configuring MPO switch control.

SmartAuto OTDR Operation

Using Touchscreen Controls

Guidance on navigating and interacting with the SmartAuto OTDR setup screen using the touchscreen.

SmartAuto OTDR Settings Summary

Configuring Pass/Fail Rule

View ITU G.671 or TIA-568.3-D Pass/Fail Rule Settings

How to view the predefined Pass/Fail rule settings for ITU G.671 and TIA-568.3-D standards.

View and Edit User Pass/Fail Rule Settings

Steps to view and modify custom Pass/Fail thresholds for splices, connectors, and splitters.

Configuring Fiber Type

View G.65x Fiber Settings

How to view default parameters for standard G.65x fiber types, including GIR and Backscatter Coefficient.

View and Edit User Fiber Type Settings

Procedure to view and edit custom fiber parameters like GIR, Backscatter Coefficient, and Attenuation.

Launch Quality Check and Cable Settings

Enabling Launch Quality Check

How to enable the feature that checks OTDR connection quality for dirty or damaged connectors.

Configure Launch and Receive Cable Lengths

Setting the length parameters for launch and receive cables used in testing.

SmartAuto OTDR Testing

Initiating SmartAuto Test

Steps to start an automated OTDR test, including live fiber and launch quality checks.

Live Fiber Detection

Explanation of the feature that detects live fiber to prevent service disruption.

Launch Quality Check Procedure

Understanding LinkMap Display Features

LinkMap Display Features Explained

Expert OTDR Settings

Understanding Expert/Real-time OTDR Parameters

Description of key parameters for Expert and Real-Time OTDR modes, including trace length and pulse width.

Expert OTDR Mode Configuration

Real-Time OTDR Mode Configuration

Real-Time OTDR Settings

Procedure for setting up and configuring parameters for a Real-Time OTDR test.

Testing in Expert and Real-Time OTDR Modes

Understanding Trace Display Features

Explanation of how to interpret trace data, including cursor placement and measurement displays.

Light Source and Power Meter Operation

Light Source Settings and Features

How to enable, disable, and configure the light source modes and test wavelengths.

Power Meter Settings and Features

How to synchronize, reference, and measure optical power using the power meter function.

Inspecting Fibers with FOCIS Flex

FOCIS Flex Inspection Probe Overview

Description of the FOCIS Flex probe's controls, display, and interfaces for fiber inspection.

Pairing FlexScan with FOCIS Flex Probe

Enable Bluetooth on FlexScan

Steps to enable Bluetooth on the FlexScan device for probe pairing.

Enable Bluetooth on FOCIS Flex

Steps to enable Bluetooth on the FOCIS Flex probe and pair it with the FlexScan.

Inspecting Optical Connectors

FOCIS Flex Inspection Process

Procedure for using the FOCIS Flex probe to capture, analyze, and transmit fiber end-face images.

Viewing Results on FlexScan

How to view fiber inspection results received from the FOCIS Flex probe on the FlexScan display.

Results Management: Saving, Recalling, Sharing

Understanding FS200 File Naming Structure

Explanation of how FlexScan test results files are named, including parameters like Job, Cable, and Wavelength.

Editing Save Fields (String and Number Editors)

Using editor screens to customize file names for Job, Link number, and other parameters.

Saving Test Results

Procedures for saving test results to a newly created folder or the current folder.

Viewing Saved Test Results

Deleting Jobs, Cables, and Files

File Transfer and Uploading Results

Transferring Files to a PC via USB

How to copy test results from FlexScan to a PC using a USB cable connection.

Uploading Results via Bluetooth to Mobile Device

Guidance on wirelessly transferring results to a mobile device using the FlexApp.

Backing up Results to External USB Memory Stick

Restoring Results from External USB Memory Stick

Generating Reports with FlexReporter

Downloading Test Results from FlexReporter-Cloud

Instructions for installing FlexReporter and downloading test data from the cloud platform.

Generating Test Reports

Overview of the process for generating comprehensive test reports using FlexReporter software.

Contacts and Support Information

Support and Sales Information

Contact details for technical support, sales, and service requests, including phone numbers and email addresses.

Online Resources and Registration

Information on accessing AFL's website, product registration, and customer portal.

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