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AFL M310 User Manual

AFL M310
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Test & Inspection
M310/M210e OTDRs
with TruEvent
Users Guide

Table of Contents

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AFL M310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAFL
ModelM310
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

OTDR Software Options

Hardware Overview

Top Panel Controls, Indicators, and Ports

Identifies and describes the controls, indicators, and ports on the OTDR's top panel.

Side Panel Controls, Indicators, and Ports

Identifies and describes the controls, indicators, and ports on the OTDR's side panels.

User Interface Overview

Front Panel Keys and Functions

Summarizes the use and function of each key on the OTDR's front panel.

General Settings

Adjusting General Settings

Details how to navigate and adjust general settings like language, date/time, units, and system information.

New Job Utility

New Job Creation Process

Guides the user through creating new jobs, folders, jobs, end locations, cables, and operator names.

OTDR Test Settings

Full Auto Mode Settings

Describes the core settings common to all OTDR test modes in Full Auto mode.

Expert Mode Settings Overview

Details how to set parameters like Wavelength, Range, Pulse Width, and Resolution in Expert mode.

Event Settings

Pass/Fail Thresholds Configuration

Explains how to set default or user-defined Pass/Fail thresholds and provides threshold charts.

OPM Test Settings

OLS Test Settings

Results Manager

Opening Test Results for Review

Accessing Test Results

Details the steps to access the Results Manager and navigate to view specific test results.

OTDR Testing

Running OTDR Tests

Explains how to start and stop an OTDR test, and describes the status indicators in the OTDR page header.

Performing an OTDR Test

Provides a step-by-step guide on performing an OTDR test, including reviewing settings and starting the test.

Saving OTDR Test Results

Explains the process of saving test results, including the Save and Save-As functions.

Front Panel and First Connector Check

Describes the Front Panel and First Connector Check features for assessing connection quality and provides corrective action suggestions.

OTDR Test Results Viewer

LinkMap Viewer Features

Details the features of the LinkMap viewer, including test status, file name, battery indicator, and overall trace view.

LinkMap Viewer Features Explained

Further explains LinkMap viewer features, including event icons, selected event details, and navigation.

Trace Viewer Features

Explains the features of the Trace Viewer, including trace display, cursors, test settings, and results fields.

Trace Viewer Features Detailed

Continues explaining Trace Viewer features like test status, wavelength field, file name, battery indicator, and viewer tabs.

Viewing Results in Trace Page

Guides users on viewing results in the Trace Page, including selecting wavelengths, directions, and adjusting zoom/LSA.

Viewing Results in Event Table

Explains how to view results in the Event Table, including selecting wavelengths, directions, and navigating events.

Viewing Results in Summary Page

Guides users on viewing results in the Summary Page, including selecting wavelengths, directions, and switching column sets.

Full Auto Mode: Fault Locating

Full Auto Fault Locating

Details the steps for fault locating using the Full Auto mode, including connecting cables and pressing test.

Bi-directional Analysis Operation

Test Cable in One Direction

Guides the user through testing a cable in one direction and saving the results for bi-directional analysis.

Test Cable in Opposite Direction

Guides the user through testing a cable in the opposite direction and saving results for bi-directional analysis.

View Trace Results Bi-directionally

Explains how to view trace results for bi-directional tests, including selecting directions and using adjustment menus.

Event Table: Single Direction View

Details how to view event table results for single-direction tests in bi-directional analysis.

Event Table: Bi-directional View

Guides users on viewing bi-directional event table results, including event map and column set options.

Summary Page: Single Direction View

Guides users on viewing summary results for single-direction tests in bi-directional analysis.

OPM Operation - Testing Multimode/Single-mode Fibers

Transferring Files

Cleaning Tips

Limited Warranty

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Details safety warnings related to laser exposure, AC adapter usage, and handling precautions for optical connectors.

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