Contents
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Chapter 7 Clean Fiber Endfaces
Always Clean Endfaces Before Tests ..............................207
How to Use a Fluke Networks Quick Clean
Cleaner ............................................................................210
How to Use Wipes, Swabs, and Solvent ........................212
To Clean Bulkhead Connectors ................................212
To Clean the Optical Connectors on the
Modules ....................................................................213
To Clean Fiber Adapters ..........................................213
To Clean Connector Ends .........................................214
Chapter 8 Inspect Fiber Endfaces
Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ............................................216
The Home Screen for FiberInspector Tests ....................218
Settings for FiberInspector Tests ....................................220
How to Do the FiberInspector Test ................................222
Use the Probe When You Set a Reference ....................227
Automatic Analysis of Scratches and Defects ...............227
Fiber Tests with Two Main Testers .................................231
Chapter 9 Certify Fiber Cabling
Overview of the CertiFiber Pro Optical Loss
Test Set Modules .............................................................233
CertiFiber Pro Connectors, Keys, and LEDs ....................234
How to Remove and Install the Connector
Adapters ..........................................................................239
The Home Screen for CertiFiber Pro Modules ...............241
Requirements for Reliable Fiber Test Results ................244
About the Reference for Fiber Tests .......................245
When to Set the Reference ...............................245
Good Reference Values .....................................246