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VeEX OTDR FX150+ Series User Manual

VeEX OTDR FX150+ Series
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VeEX OTDR FX150+ Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelengths1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, 1650 nm
Pulse Width3 ns to 20 μs
Display7-inch touchscreen LCD
InterfacesUSB
Operating Temperature-10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C

Summary

About This User Manual

Product Introduction

Platform Highlights

Lists key features of the OTDR series, including design, screen, storage, and interfaces.

Key Features

Details significant capabilities like FTTx optimization, wavelength options, and advanced testing modes.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the OTDR package.

Safety Information

Theory of Operation

OTDR

Explains the principle of OTDR operation and its distance calculation formula.

Light Source

Describes the optional light source and its operation modes.

Optical Power Meter

Explains the OPM's function, photodiode, and measurement range.

Visual Fault Locator

Details the optional VFL, its output power, and operation modes.

Basic Operation

Test Ports and Interfaces

Describes connections for OTDR, OPM, and VFL, and mentions cleaning.

Front Panel Layout

Rubber Keypad

Details the functions of Home, Navigation, Enter, Escape, App, Lock/Save, LED History keys.

Menu Navigation

Explains navigating menus via stylus or arrow keys and selecting applications.

MTTplus Overview

MTTplus Side View

Shows the side view of the MTTplus unit, highlighting ports and features.

MTTplus Control Panel

Explains the functions of Power, Save Test Results, Lock/Unlock, Volume/Brightness, Clear History, Camera App keys.

RXT Overview

RXT Front Panel

Details the functions of Power, Cursor, Enter, Escape, Alt, Clear History, Volume/Brightness, Test Application Selector, Home, Save Test Results keys.

Getting Started

Describes the Home screen after booting up, including test port group assignment.

FX150 Overview

FX150 Test Ports

Shows the test ports on the FX150 platform.

FX150 Screen Navigation

Explains using the top tabs for controls and viewing results on the FX150 screen.

Setting up FX150 WiFi

Access WiFi option

Details steps to access the WiFi option via Utilities or HOME key.

Connect to a WiFi network

Guides on scanning for networks, editing settings, and connecting to a WiFi network.

Customizing Your Tester

Activating Touchscreen Calibration Mode

Explains how to activate touchscreen calibration mode using key combinations.

Test Fiber and Initial Preparation Introduction

Contamination

Explains how contamination affects fiber end faces and shows microscope examples.

Inspection

Recommends inspecting fiber optic connections with a fiber microscope.

Cleaning Procedure

Details cleaning materials and steps for optical fiber connectors.

Best Practices

Lists best practices for handling and cleaning fiber optic connectors.

Connectors

Connector Types

Describes ST and FC connector types used in fiber optics.

E2000 Connector

Describes the E2000 connector and its features.

Connector Performance and Polishing

Explains connector polishing, Insertion Loss (IL), and Return Loss (RL).

Fiber Cables and Fiber Patchcords

Fiber Cable

Details different styles of fiber optic cables like Bare Fiber, PVC/Plenum, 900um, Break Out, Distribution.

Fiber Patchcord

Explains the role of patchcords and factors affecting their choice.

Inserting the Fiber

Preventing Inaccurate Readings

Advises on proper insertion and cleaning to prevent inaccurate readings.

Fiber Scope Utility

Fiber Scope Overview

Introduces DI-1000 and VS-500 fiber scopes and their features.

Connecting the Fiber Scope

Guides on connecting the fiber scope to the test set via USB.

Fiber Scope Setup

Explains scope mode, autosave, and ask before save settings.

Capture Screen

Describes capture screen controls like Freeze/Resume, Analysis, Auto Freeze, Shake, MPO mode.

Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

Using the VFL

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate the VFL.

Optical Light Source (OLS)

Accessing and setting up the Optical Light Source

Guides on accessing and setting up the OLS option.

Using the Optical Light Source

Details how to use the OLS, including modes and WaveID feature.

Optical Power Meter (OPM)

Access the OPM

Explains how to access both internal and external OPMs.

Configure the OPM

Explains the need to reference (calibrate) the OPM to the Laser Source output.

Calibrating to Laser Source

Provides steps for measuring reference cable loss and calibrating the OPM.

Working with the OTDR

Test Setup (OTDR Setup page 1)

Explains initial settings for wavelength, OTDR ports, and front panel checks.

Manual mode

Explains how to set test parameters manually.

Auto mode

Explains automatic test parameter setup, including Wavelength, PON Type, Fiber properties.

Thresholds (OTDR Setup page 2)

Analysis Thresholds

Explains setting and enabling measurement thresholds for events.

Pass/Fail Thresholds

Describes setting Pass/Fail thresholds for events based on wavelength.

Autosave Parameters (OTDR Setup page 3 and 4)

Making Measurements

Traces Display

Explains how traces are displayed on screen upon measurement completion.

Events

Event Table

Describes the event table availability and display in measurement modes.

Event Editing

Guides on adding, modifying, and deleting events in the event table.

Measure Mode

Markers Controls

Explains how to use markers for distance measurements and their display.

Distance Measurements

Explains how fiber length is measured using markers.

Loss Measurements

Lists available loss modes: 2-Pt Loss, 2-Pt LSA, Reflectance, ORL, Splice Loss.

Traces

Trace Properties

Explains trace file format (.sor) and information available in Trace Information window.

Saving OTDR Traces with Embedded GPS and Camera Image

Obtaining GPS Coordinates

Guides on obtaining GPS coordinates for trace embedding.

Adding GPS to OTDR file (optional feature)

Explains how to add GPS coordinates to OTDR files via AutoSave or Manual Save.

Results

File Management

Explains accessing saved traces/results and file types (SOR, PNG, text/xml).

Saving/Printing Traces to PDF/USB/Bluetooth

Guides on saving/printing traces to PDF, USB, or Bluetooth.

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