Fluke DSX-8000 - Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You will Add

Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family
Technical Reference Handbook
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1-7 To enter the length of the test reference cord you will add to
connect to the fiber under test, tap TRC LENGTH on the SET
REFERENCE screen. The length you enter does not change the
test results. The tester saves the length with the results to meet
TIA reporting requirements.
1-8 Tap SET REFERENCE.
If reference values are unacceptable, you can use the
FiberInspector probe to inspect connectors. To turn on the
probe, press the button on the probe. To go back to the
reference screen, tap .
1-9 If you did not use the connection wizard, go to step 3.
Step 2: Measure the Loss of the Test Reference Cord You
Will Add
WCaution
If you disconnected the test reference cord from the
output of the tester, you must set the reference
again to make sure your measurements are reliable.
2-1 On the SET REFERENCE screen, when the reference procedure
is completed, tap NEXT.
2-2 Disconnect the test reference cord from the INPUT port on the
tester, then use a test reference cord and adapter to make the
connections to verify the TRCs, as shown on the screen and in
Figure 117.
2-3 Tap TRC VERIFICATION. The tester measures and saves the loss
of the test reference cord you added. The ID for this result
starts with “TRC”, shows the date and time of the test, and has
an for the test result.
The tester shows a warning if the loss of a TRC is more than
these limits: