Versiv Series Cabling Certification Product Family
Technical Reference Handbook
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possibly adjusts the resolution and range at the beginning of
the test for a faster test.) This mode helps you stay zoomed-in
on an event when the fiber changes.
If a large change in the fiber length occurs, change to AUTO
LENGTH mode, then change to FIXED LENGTH mode again.
To use the real time trace
1 Clean and inspect the connectors on the launch and tail cords
and the fiber to be tested.
2 Connect the tester to the link as shown in Figure 139, 140, or
141.
3 On the home screen, tap the TOOLS icon then tap Real Time
Trace.
4 In the SELECT A WAVELENGTH popup, select a wavelength
for the test:
Auto: The tester selects the wavelength that gives the
best dynamic range and the smallest dead zones for the
link.
Manual: This takes you to the manual settings screen for
the real time trace (Figure 152), where you can select a
wavelength. You can also select a RANGE and PULSE
WIDTH if you do not want use the automatic settings.
5 On the Real Time Trace screen (Figure 151):
To zoom in and out on the trace, use the pinch, reverse-
pinch, and double-tap gestures on the touchscreen. See
Figure 5 on page 24.
To use the fixed-length mode, tap FIXED LENGTH ().
To change the RANGE and PULSE WIDTH tap SETUP ().
See Figure 152.
To stop and start the test, tap STOP () and RESUME.