Ideal Networks Serie 33-960 Cable tester, cable tester 33-960-3MB User Manual

Testing Fibers

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Monitoring Fiber in Real Time Mode

You can monitor fiber at one wavelength at a time. You can also switch 
from Real time mode to Manual mode at any time.

If you intend to test at multimode wavelengths, carefully read Launch 
Conditions for Multimode Measurements on page 49.

To monitor fiber in Real time mode:
1. Clean the connectors properly (see Cleaning and Connecting Optical 

2. Connect a launch fiber between the device under test and the OTDR 

port. If necessary, set the 

 (see Setting Analysis 

3. Press Menu, select OTDR, and then press Select.

4. Use the left/right function arrows until you see Parameters and display 

the pane (F1/F2 key).

If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports, ensure that you connect 
the fiber to the appropriate port (OTDR SM, OTDR MM, or 
OTDR SM Live for filtered wavelength).

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