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Getting Started with Your Unit

Optical Xplorer 29

Working With Launch and Receive Test Cords

To configure the launch and receive cords settings from the

Settings page:

1. From the main menu, tap Settings.

Main Page

Contents3
Introducing the OX1 Optical Xplorer13
Main Features13
Front Panel14
Top Panel15
Bottom Panel15
Available Models16
LED Indicator Description17
Battery Status Icon Description18
Power Sources18
Indoor and Outdoor Use19
Test Functions and Tools20
Technical Specifications21
Conventions22
Safety Information23
General Safety Information23
Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit25
Laser Safety Information26
Electrical Safety Information28
Equipment Ratings29
Getting Started with Your Unit31
Installing the Hand Strap31
Turning on Your Unit34
Turning off Your Unit35
To Enter the Sleep Mode35
To Exit the Sleep Mode and Resume Your Work35
To Turn off the Unit Completely (Shutdown)35
Configuring Your Unit at First Startup36
To Configure Your Unit at First Startup37
Understanding Fiber Xplorer38
Working with Launch and Receive Test Cords40
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers46
To Connect the Fiber-Optic Cable to the Port46
Temperature Management47
Setting up Your Unit49
Adjusting Brightness49
To Adjust the Display Brightness49
Enabling or Disabling Sound Notifications on Your Unit51
Selecting the Language of Operation54
To Select a New Interface Language54
Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone56
To Modify the Date Format56
Selecting the Distance Units61
Configuring the Duration after Which the Unit Enters Sleep Mode63
Selecting Test Wavelengths66
To Select Test Wavelengths from the Settings Page66
Working with Custom Pass/Fail Thresholds or EXFO Advisor70
Configuring IOR Value77
Reverting to Factory Settings80
Testing Fibers83
Performing Measurements84
To Perform Measurements85
Working with Link Results87
Working with Link Overview89
Working with Link View90
Performing Tests When Light Is Detected on the Network92
Using the Power Checker93
Setting Thresholds94
Setting Reference Values on Your Power Checker102
To Set Reference Values102
Measuring Power or Loss104
To Perform Power or Loss Measurements104
Using the Light Source107
To Use the Light Source108
Managing Test Results115
Viewing Measurements115
To View Measurements from Their Dedicated List116
Changing an Element Type119
To Change an Element Type120
Deleting Measurements122
To Delete Measurements Manually123
Maintenance125
Cleaning SC Connectors126
To Clean a Connector Using a Mechanical Cleaner126
Cleaning the Touchscreen127
Recharging the Battery127
To Recharge the Battery129
Replacing the Battery130
To Replace the Battery132
Verifying the Optical Output of Your Unit139
To Verify the Optical Output of Your Unit140
Determining the Condition of the Click-Out Optical Connector143
Replacing the Click-Out Optical Connector145
To Remove the Click-Out Optical Connector146
To Replace (or Reinstall) the Click-Out Optical Connector148
Recalibrating the Unit150
Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Communication158
To Close the Connection with an OX1 from a Smart Device158
To Enable or Disable the Wireless Communication from Your Unit159
Working with a Wireless Network162
Configuring a Wireless Network165
To Configure a Wireless Network165
Connecting to a Wireless Network from Your Unit169
Removing Configured Networks from the List172
Upgrading Applications and Firmware175
To Upgrade Applications or Firmware176
Recycling and Disposal178
Troubleshooting179
Solving Common Problems179
Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation183
To Restore You Unit to Normal Operation184
Accessing the Online Documentation190
Contacting the Technical Support Group195
Sharing Measurements with the Technical Support Group196
Viewing System Information199
To Retrieve the Contact Information200
Transportation200
Service and Repairs203
To Send any Equipment for Service or Repair203
Index205

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