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DTX Series CableAnalyzer
Technical Reference Handbook
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Table 5-2. Fiber Test Settings (cont.)
Setting Description
SETUP > Fiber >
Test Method >
Method A, B, C
Loss results include connections added after referencing. The reference and test connections determine
which connections are included in results. The Test Method refers to the number of end connections
included:
Method A: Loss results include one connection at one end of the link.
Method B: Loss results include connections at both ends of the link. The reference and test connections
shown in this manual produce Method B results, but are modified versions of connections shown in the
standards. The modified connections let you connect to links that do not use SC connectors, while
ensuring Method B results. For links with small form-factor (SFF) connectors or different connector types
at each end, use hybrid patch cords or alternate reference and test connections. See Appendix B or visit
the Fluke Networks Knowledge Base for suggestions.
Method C: Loss results exclude connections at the ends of the link. Only the fiber loss is measured.
Different standards have different names for the three test methods. See Appendix A for details.
This setting does not affect loss results. It is only saved with the results to record which method you used.
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