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AFL FlexScan FS300 User Manual

AFL FlexScan FS300
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FlexScan
®
FS300 OTDR
With SmartAuto
®
and LinkMap
®
Users Guide
www.AFLglobal.com or (800) 321-5298, (603) 528-7780
Test & Inspection

Table of Contents

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AFL FlexScan FS300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating Temperature-10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
Wavelength1550 nm
Distance Range2 km to 80 km
DisplayColor LCD
Battery Life12 hours
Measurement Range2 km to 80 km
Accuracy±1 m
Power SupplyRechargeable Li-ion battery

Summary

Safety Information

Laser Safety Classifications

Class I and Class IIIa/3R laser output classifications.

Electrical and Fire Safety

Warnings regarding AC adapter use and electrical shock prevention.

Hardware Overview

Controls and Port Identification

Identifies front panel controls and ports with their functions.

Hardware Overview

Battery Charging

Configuring FlexScan to Auto-Off

Auto-Off Timer Settings

Steps to access and set the auto-off timer value.

Test Modes and Features Summary

Overview of Test Modes

Lists and briefly describes SmartAuto, Expert, and Real-time OTDR modes.

General Settings

Common Functions in OTDR Test Modes

Live Fiber Detection

Warning and prevention of testing on live fibers.

Launch Quality Check

Performing and interpreting launch quality checks.

OTDR Test Results Viewers

SmartAuto/Expert OTDR Results Views

Describes LinkMap, Event Table, Trace, and Test Info views.

SmartAuto® OTDR

Network Type Configuration

Selecting network types and configuring splitters.

Pass/Fail Rule Selection

Choosing between ITU G.671, TIA-568.3-D, or user-configured rules.

SmartAuto® OTDR

Test Wavelength and Fiber Type

Settings for test wavelength and fiber type selection.

Launch & Tail Cords Configuration

Setting launch/tail cord lengths and enabling launch quality check.

SmartAuto® OTDR

To Start SmartAuto OTDR Test

SmartAuto OTDR Test Sequence

Step-by-step process to initiate and run a SmartAuto OTDR test.

Understanding LinkMap® View Features

Understanding Event Table View Features

Understanding Trace View Features

Trace View – Cursor Control Enabled

Trace View – Zoom Control Enabled

Expert and Real-time OTDR

Network, Fiber, and Trace Length Settings

Key parameters for Expert/Real-time OTDR setup.

Expert and Real-time OTDR

Expert and Real-time OTDR Setup

Expert/Real-time OTDR Setup Parameters

Overview of settings for Expert and Real-time OTDR modes.

Testing in Expert OTDR Mode

Expert OTDR Test Sequence

Step-by-step guide for running an Expert OTDR test.

Testing in Real-time OTDR Mode

Real-time OTDR Test Sequence

Steps to initiate and run a Real-time OTDR test.

Light Source and Power Meter Operation

Light Source Settings

Enabling the light source and selecting test modes/wavelengths.

Light Source and Power Meter Operation

Inspecting Fibers with FOCIS Series Inspection Probe and FlexScan

FOCIS Flex Inspection Probe Overview

Pairing FlexScan with FOCIS Flex Inspection Probe

Enabling Bluetooth on FlexScan

Steps to enable Bluetooth on the FlexScan device.

Enable Bluetooth on FOCIS Flex

Enabling Bluetooth on FOCIS Flex

Steps to pair the FOCIS Flex probe with FlexScan via Bluetooth.

Configuring Auto-Send

Inspecting Optical Connectors

On FOCIS Flex: Connector Inspection

Steps for inspecting connectors using the FOCIS Flex probe.

Inspecting Optical Connectors

Saving Results

File Manager

File Manager

Transferring Results to a PC via USB

Transferring Files via USB

Instructions for connecting FlexScan to a PC and copying results.

Back Up Saved Results to USB Memory

Printing Results to PDF

How to View Device Information

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