Microtest OMNIScanner2 User Manual

OMNIScanner User Guide
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Certification of Fiber Installations
OMNI Scanner and OMNI Fiber are designed to efficiently certify fiber optic
cabling installations through the Autotest feature. Test results, test specifi-
cations, and cable types are organized into Projects. The Project, its test
specifications and cable types are selectable from the OMNI Scanner
Project screen.
OMNI Scanner contains a number a predefined projects, grouped by test
standards, to allow easy and fast operation.
The typical order of operations performed when certifying a cable installa-
tion is as follows:
Preparation
Prior to initial certification, perform the following:
1. Attach an OMNI Fiber to OMNI Scanner . This will be referred to as the
OMNI Fiber Main.
2. Attach an OMNI Fiber to OMNIRemote. This will be referred to as the
OMNI Fiber Remote.
3. Establish a reference power by setting the reference.
4. Select the appropriate Project, Autotest specification, and Cable type.
Certification
Perform the following for each installed fiber to be tested:
5. Attach OMNI Fiber Main to one end of the link, which is typically at the
patch panel in a wiring closet.
6. Attach OMNI Fiber Remote to the corresponding patch panel or outlet at
the other end of the cable link.
7. Run Autotest.
8. Save test results.
Completion
At the end of the day or shift, the test results are uploaded using Scanlink
Tools software.

Microtest OMNIScanner2 Specifications

General

Brand	Microtest
Model	OMNIScanner2
Category	Scanner
Language	English