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Chapter 9: Certify Fiber Cabling

How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters

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How to Remove and Install the Connector

Adapters

You can change the connector adapters on the input ports of the

modules to connect to SC, ST, LC, and FC fiber connectors. You

can remove the adapter on the output port to clean the fiber

endface in the port. See Figure 104.

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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Get Acquainted37
- Overview of Features37
- Versiv 2 Compatibility38
- Contact Fluke Networks38
- Register Your Product39
- Additional Resources39
- Supplements and Updated Manuals39
- Symbols40
- Main Unit Connectors, Keys, and Leds49
- Main Tester as a Remote49
- AC Adapter and Battery53
- Verify Operation58
- How to Use the Touchscreen58
- The HOME Screen61
- How to Enter Text64
- Set User Preferences66
- How to Install a Strap69
- How to Remove or Install a Module70
- About Linkware Applications72
Chapter 2 Get Started73
- Tutorial: Certify Twisted Pair Cabling73
- Tutorial: Certify Fiber Optic Cabling79
- Tutorial: Do a Bi-Directional Smartloop Test88
- Buttons to Do Tests and Save Results97
- Options for Cable Ids100
- About Projects104
- About Linkware Live104
Chapter 3 Certify Twisted Pair Cabling105
- Overview of the DSX Cableanalyzer Modules105
- DSX Cableanalyzer Connectors, Keys, and Leds106
- About Link Interface Adapters110
  - How to Prevent Damage to the Adapter Cables110
- Adapters for DSX-8000 and DSX-5000 Modules112
- The DSX Cableanalyzer Home Screen114
- Make Sure Your Tester Is Ready to Certify Twisted Pair Cabling117
- Set the Reference118
- Settings for Twisted Pair Tests120
- How to Do an Autotest126
- Bad Patch Cord" Message131
- How to Certify Patch Cords131
- Twisted Pair Autotest Results132
- Frequency-Domain Results147
- DIAGNOSTIC and FAULT INFO Tabs186
- About Db Rules186
  - Db Rule188
  - 67 Db Rule for ACR-F and PS ACR-F189
- How to Use the Tone Generator191
- How to Use the Talk Function193
- Long-Range Communication Mode (DSX-5000)194
- About the Axtalk Analyzer Kit194
Chapter 4 Test Twisted Pair through a Poe Device (DSX-5000)195
- How to Turn on the AC Wire Map Test195
- When to Keep the AC Wire Map Test off196
- How to Do an Autotest through a Poe Device196
- AC Wire Map Results198
Chapter 5 Certify Coaxial Cabling201
- Set the Reference for Coaxial Tests201
- Settings for Coaxial Tests203
- How to Do an Autotest205
- Coaxial Autotest Results208
- About Splitters215
- Tests Without a Remote216
- Continuous Tests219
Chapter 6 Diagnose Copper Test Failures221
- Fault Information221
  - Types and Order of Faults Reported222
  - When the FAULT INFO Tab Does Not Show223
- Causes of Twisted Pair Test Failures223
- Causes of Coaxial Test Failures228
- The HDTDR Analyzer230
- The HDTDX Analyzer236
- How to Use the Measurement Cursor on the HDTDR and HDTDX Plot240
Chapter 7 Clean Fiber Endfaces243
- Always Clean Endfaces before Tests243
- How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean Cleaner246
- How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent248
Chapter 8 Inspect Fiber Endfaces251
- Connectors, Keys, and Leds252
- The Home Screen for Fiberinspector Tests254
- Settings for Fiberinspector Tests256
- How to Do the Fiberinspector Test258
- Use the Probe When You Set a Reference263
- Automatic Analysis of Scratches and Defects263
- Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers267
Chapter 9 Certify Fiber Cabling269
- Overview of the Certifiber Pro Optical Loss Test Set Modules269
- Certifiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and Leds270
- How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters275
- The Home Screen for Certifiber Pro Modules277
- Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results280
  - About the Reference for Fiber Tests281
  - About Test Reference Cords and Mandrels283
- Settings for Loss/Length Tests on Fiber288
- Loss/Length Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit288
- About 1 Jumper Reference Connections294
- Autotest in Smart Remote Mode296
- Autotest in Loopback Mode309
- Autotest in Far End Source Mode316
- Bi-Directional Tests326
- How to Use the Talk Function329
Chapter 10 The Power Meter and Light Source331
- How to Monitor Power and Loss331
- How to Control the Light Source335
  - Use the Display to Control the Main Tester's Light Source336
  - Use the Module's Button to Control the Light Source336
Chapter 11 The Optifiber Pro OTDR Module339
- Overview of the OTDR Module339
- Optifiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and Leds340
- How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters343
- The Home Screen for Optifiber Pro Modules344
- Settings for OTDR Tests346
- OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit355
- About Launch and Tail Cords356
- OTDR Port Connection Quality368
- How to Do an OTDR Test370
- OTDR Results374
- How to Do Bi-Directional Tests on Single Fibers404
  - How to Do Bi-Directional Tests for All Ids in a Set405
- Real Time Trace407
  - How to Quickly Try Different OTDR Settings in Real Time Trace Mode410
- The Smartloop Test412
  - How to Do an Auto Smartloop Test414
    - Set up Smartloop Launch Compensation414
    - Do the Smartloop Test416
  - Smartloop Results418
- Bi-Directional Smartloop Tests419
- The Faultmap Test427
  - How to Do the Faultmap Test428
  - Faultmap Screen431
Chapter 12 The Optifiber Pro HDR OTDR Module433
- Overview of the HDR OTDR Module433
- Optifiber Pro HDR Connectors, Keys, and Leds434
- How to Remove and Install the Connector Adapters437
- The Home Screen for Optifiber Pro HDR OTDR Modules438
- About PON OTDR Tests440
- Settings for HDR OTDR Tests441
- OTDR Settings for Limits that Calculate a Loss Limit451
- About Launch and Tail Cords for OSP Links452
- OTDR Port Connection Quality454
- How to Do an HDR OTDR Test456
- HDR OTDR Results461
- How to Quickly Change OTDR Settings after a Test482
- Real Time Trace491
  - How to Quickly Try Different HDR OTDR Settings in Real Time Trace Mode494
- The Faultmap Test496
  - How to Do the Faultmap Test497
  - Faultmap Screen500
- The Smartloop Test502
  - How to Do an Auto Smartloop Test504
    - Set up Smartloop Launch Compensation504
    - Do the Smartloop Test506
  - Smartloop Results508
- Bi-Directional Smartloop Tests509
Chapter 13 OTDR Span and Event Editing Functions517
- Overview of Features517
- How to Edit a Loss Event517
- How to Use the Span Function521
Chapter 14 The Visual Fault Locator527
- Visual Fault Locator Applications527
- How to Use the VFL528
Chapter 15 Diagnose Problems in Fiber Links531
- Common Causes of Problems in Fiber Links531
- Causes of Loss/Length Test Failures532
- Causes of OTDR Test Failures534
Chapter 16 Manage Test Results539
- View Saved Results539
- How to Add a Result to a Saved Result543
- How to Replace a Saved Result that Failed544
- Delete, Rename, and Move Results545
- Manage Results on a Flash Drive546
- Upload Results to a PC547
- Memory Capacity549
- View the Memory Status550
- About Linkware Live550
Chapter 17 Use Projects551
- Why Use Projects551
- Tutorial: Make a New Project552
- Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with a Cableanalyzer Module568
- Tutorial: How to Use a Project for Tests with Optifiber Pro and Certifiber Pro Modules571
- How to Change Settings as You Use a Project577
- How to Make ID Sets584
- How to Manage Projects589
- About Linkware Live591
Chapter 18 Sync Projects with Linkware ™ Live593
- Sign up for a Linkware Live Account593
- How to See the Tester's MAC Address594
- Use Linkware Live through a Wired Ethernet Network594
- Use Linkware Live through a Wi-Fi Network595
- When You Cannot Sync a Deleted Project599
- Change the Network Settings599
- About the Asset Management Service602
- Sign Your Tester out of Linkware Live602
  - Sign in to Linkware Live from a Desktop or Mobile Device602
  - Import Projects from Linkware Live into Linkware PC603
- For more Information on Linkware Live603
Chapter 19 Custom Media and Test Limits605
- Make a Custom Copper Cable Type605
- Change the NVP606
- Make a Custom Outlet Configuration608
- Make a Custom Fiber Type609
- About the Index of Refraction612
- Make a Custom Fiber Test Limit613
Chapter 20 Maintenance621
- Verify Operation621
- Clean the Tester622
- Clean the FI-1000 Video Probe622
- See Information about the Tester623
- Update the Software625
- Extend the Life of the Battery631
- Store the Tester631
- Remove the Battery631
- Replace the Tip on a DSX-PLA004 Connector632
- Traceable Calibration Period633
- If the Tester Does Not Operate as Usual634
- Before You Send a Main Tester to a Service Center634
- Options and Accessories636
Chapter 21 Specifications637
- Environmental and Regulatory Specifications637
- Power639
- DSX-8000 Cableanalyzer Module Specifications639
  - DSX-8000 Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest639
  - DSX-8000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported640
    - Twisted Pair Cabling640
    - Coaxial Cabling (Optional DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapters Required)640
  - DSX-8000 Standard Link Interface Adapters640
    - DSX-CHA804 Cat 8/Class I Channel Adapters640
    - DSX-PLA804 Cat 8/Class I Permanent Link Adapters640
  - DSX-8000 Measurement Accuracy641
- DSX-5000 Cableanalyzer Module Specifications645
  - DSX-5000 Times for a Full, 2-Way Autotest645
  - DSX-5000 Module: Tests and Frequencies Supported646
    - Twisted Pair Cabling646
    - Coaxial Cabling (Optional DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapters Required)646
  - DSX-5000 Standard Link Interface Adapters646
    - DSX-CHA004 Class E a Channel Adapters646
    - DSX-PLA004 Class E Permanent Link Adapters646
  - DSX-5000 Long-Range Communication Mode646
  - DSX-5000 Measurement Accuracy647
- DSX Series Module Specifications650
  - DSX Series Adapter and Module Compatibility650
  - Length of Twisted Pair Cabling651
  - Propagation Delay651
  - Delay Skew652
  - DC Loop Resistance652
  - DC Resistance Unbalance652
  - HDTDX Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)652
  - HDTDR Analyzer Specifications for Cables <100 M (328 Ft)653
  - Characteristic Impedance653
  - Tone Generator653
  - Input Protection653
  - DSX-CHA003 Coaxial Adapter654
- Certifiber Pro OLTS Module Specifications655
  - Certifiber Pro Power Meter Specifications655
  - Certifiber Pro OLTS Loss/Length Specifications656
- Optifiber Pro OTDR Module Specifications658
  - Optifiber Pro Datacenter OTDR Specifications661
- Optifiber Pro HDR OTDR Module Specifications662
  - Optifiber Pro HDR Datacenter OTDR Specifications665
- Visual Fault Locator665
- 1000 Video Probe666
- Traceable Calibration Period666
- Internal Memory Capacity for Test Results667
- USB Flash Drive667
- Serial Interfaces668
- RJ45 Connector on the Main Unit668
- Headset Jack668
- Display668
- Wi-Fi Connectivity670
  - Versiv670
  - Versiv 2 Wireless Radio670
- Weights671
- Dimensions671
Appendix A Tests on Long Fiber Links with the Optifiber Pro673
- Make a Custom Fiber Type, if Necessary673
- Use a Launch Cord of the Correct Type673
- Use a Launch Cord of the Correct Length674
- Use a Launch Cord that Has the Correct674
- Connectors674
- Use the Correct Test Limit675
- For Tests on OSP Links675
Appendix B Reference Method Names677
Appendix C Reference Methods for Fiber Cabling679
- Introduction679
- Jumper Reference680
- Jumper Reference682
- Jumper Reference684
- Modified 1 Jumper Reference686

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