Ideal Networks Serie 33-960 Cable tester, cable tester 33-960-3 User Manual
Product codes
33-960-3
Using Your OTDR as a Light Source
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Activating/Deactivating a Light Source
Activating/Deactivating a Light Source
The Power Meter pane remains displayed when
you use the source.
you use the source.
The source status is indicated with a LED in the
status bar and with the Active indicator under the
keypad.
status bar and with the Active indicator under the
keypad.
Note: The Active indicator always shows the source,
VFL, or OTDR port status (even in FIP or idle mode).
To activate the light source:
1. Connect the fiber under test to the source port (see Cleaning and
1. Connect the fiber under test to the source port (see Cleaning and
If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports, ensure that you connect
the fiber to the appropriate port, depending on the wavelength you
intend to use.
the fiber to the appropriate port, depending on the wavelength you
intend to use.
2. Press Menu, select Source, and then press Select.
3. Press Wavelength (F1/F2 key) to activate each available source in turn.
OR
Use the arrows to open the wavelength/status list and select the
desired wavelength.
desired wavelength.
To deactivate the light source:
Press Wavelength (F1/F2 key) until you get past the last source. The list
displays Off.
Press Wavelength (F1/F2 key) until you get past the last source. The list
displays Off.
OR
Use the arrows to open the wavelength list and select Off.