Certifying Fiber Cabling
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Certifying Fiber Cabling
The Autotest runs the tests required to certify that fiber
cabling meets a particular standard. You run the Autotest
in Smart Remote, Loopback, or Far End Source mode,
depending on whether you are testing duplex cabling,
spools, reference test cords, or single-fiber cabling.
Autotest in Smart Remote Mode
Use Smart Remote mode to test and certify dual-fiber
cabling. In this mode, the tester measures loss, length, and
propagation delay on two fibers at two wavelengths in
one or both directions.
Figure 7 shows the equipment required for testing fiber in
Smart Remote mode.
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A Tester and smart remote with fiber modules and
connector adapters installed. Match connector adapters
to the connectors in the link.
B Memory card (optional)
C Two ac adapters with line cords (optional)
D Reference test cords. Match the fiber to be tested. Long
ends must have SC connectors. For the other
connectors, match the connectors in the link.
E Two mandrels. Recommended when testing multimode
fiber with DTX-MFM2 modules. See page 12.
F Fiber cleaning supplies
Figure 7. Equipment for Testing in Smart Remote Mode (Method B)
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