How to Test Your Test Reference Cords
1. Set Up the Tester
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1. Set Up the Tester
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Turn on the tester. Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes for
the tester to become stable. Wait for a longer time if the
tester is much colder or hotter than the work area.
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Turn the rotary switch to SETUP, then make these
settings:
• Test Limit: Select the applicable limit:
• Fiber Type: Select the type of cable you will test.
This sets the index of refraction (n). The test limits
shown above use n to calculate the length of the
fiber, then they use the length to calculate the limit
for loss. Thus, you must use the correct value of n to
get an accurate measurement of loss. If you cannot
find the correct fiber type, you can enter the value
of n for your fiber on tab 3 of the setup menus. Get
the value of n from the cable vendor.
• Remote End Setup: Loopback
• Bi-Directional: Yes
• Number of Adapters: 1
• Connector Type: Select the type of connector that is
on the cords you will test
• Test Method: 1 Jumper
Standard
Test Limit for
Multimode
Test Limit for
Singlemode
ANSI/TIA-568-C TIA-568-C
Multimode
TIA-568-C
Singlemode ISP
ISO/IEC 14763-3 ISO/IEC 14763-3 ISO/IEC 14763-3