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Chapter 11: The OptiFiber Pro OTDR Module
Bi-directional SmartLoop Tests
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Figure 157. SmartLoop Test Connections for a Bi-Directional Test
UPC UPC
Launch
cord
Tail
cord
Fiber link
Optional OTDR
port protector
patch cord*
Connections for End
1
Connections for End
2
Launch
cord
Tail
cord
Loopback cord
(Tail Cord for
Fiber A and
Launch Cord for
Fiber B)
Fiber A Fiber B
OTDR Port event
for Fiber B
OTDR Port event
for Fiber A
Fiber A Fiber B
Loopback cord
(Tail Cord for
Fiber B and
Launch Cord for
Fiber A)
End event
for Fiber A
End event
for Fiber B
*Recommended for bi-directional tests to protect the OTDR port from
wear. These cords are available from Fluke Networks.