Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling
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The tester shows the calculated limit on the detailed results
screen for the test. To see the loss budget calculated for the
adapters, splices, and fiber, upload the test record to LinkWare
PC, then click Show Limit Budget Calculations on the Detail
Results tab for the record.
Table 11. Settings for Fiber Tests
Setting Description
Module Select the CertiFiber Pro module you will use.
To select a different module, tap the Module panel on
the TEST SETUP screen, then tap a module.
Test Type Use Smart Remote mode for tests on duplex-fiber
cabling. See page 260.
Use Loopback mode for tests on patch cords and cable
spools. See page 273.
Use Far End Source mode for tests on single fibers. See
page 280.
FiberInspector: The FiberInspector test lets you use an
FI-7000 FiberInspector
™
video probe to inspect the
endfaces in fiber optic connectors. See Chapter 8.
Bi-directional Off: The tester does fiber tests in only one direction.
On: The tester does fiber tests in both directions. See “Bi-
directional Tests” on page 290.
The
Bi-directional setting is not available for Far End
Source mode.
Fiber Type Select a fiber type that is correct for the type you will
test. To see a different group of fiber types, tap MORE,
then tap a group. To make a custom fiber type, tap
Custom in the Fiber Groups list. See Chapter 19
Note
When you select a fiber type, the TEST LIMIT
screens show only the limits that are compatible
with that fiber type.
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