Fiber Optic Test Set
Operator’s Manual
Model Number:
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Copyright © 2010
Previous Printings, 2006, 2001, 1997
by Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc.
Revision D
Printed in the United States of America
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information about Industrial Fiber Optics’ Fiber Optic
Test Set. It contains all the information you need to operate this device safely
and knowledgeably, even if you are a novice to this technology. Please read the
manual carefully before operating.
As soon as you receive the Fiber Optic Test Set, inspect it and the shipping
container for damage. If any damage is found, immediately refer to the section of
this manual entitled “Shipment Damage Claims”.
Industrial Fiber Optics makes every effort to incorporate state-of-the-art
technology, highest quality, and dependability in its products. We constantly
explore new ideas and products to best serve the rapidly expanding needs of
industry and education. We encourage comments that you may have about our
products, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss new ideas that may better
serve your needs. For more information about our company and products refer to
www.i-fiberoptics.com
on the Worldwide Web.
Thank you for selecting this Industrial Fiber Optics product. We hope it
meets your expectations and provides many hours of productive activity.
Sincerely,
The Industrial Fiber Optics Team
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction……………………….................…….....…………..……
BACKGROUND………….......…..…...……..………….......…..…...…
GENERAL INFORMATION………….............………….......…..…....
Front Panel Controls......................................................................
Displays..........................................................................………….
Receptacles...................................................................................
Batteries.........................................................................................
Test Cable......................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................
SAFETY...........................................................................................
INITIAL CHECK OUT
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OPERATING PROCEDURE.............................................................
Reading the Display......................................................................
Connecting Cables to the “ST” Receptacles................................
Measuring Power from a Fiber Optics...........................................
Measuring Attenuation in Optical Fiber..........................................
LOGARITHMS/dB MEASUREMENT UNITS
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TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.....................................................
Battery Installation........................................................................
“Zeroing” Procedure......................................................................
LED Power Adjustment.................................................................
Malfunctions...................................................................................
WARRANTY.....................................................................................
SHIPMENT DAMAGE CLAIMS.......................................................
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