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E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide
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2E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302
Notices
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The battery is a consumable part
and is not subject to the E6000C
warranty.
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are listed below.
E6000-91031: E0302
First Edition ….......…… March 2002
Pre ious ersions ........ April 2001,
May 2001, No ember 2001
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Safety Summary
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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be
obser ed during all phases of operation of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or
with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual iolates
safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended
use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
GENERAL
This product is a Safety Class 3 instrument (pro ided
with a protecti e earth terminal). The protecti e features
of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner
not specified in the operation instructions.
All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are
Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This instrument (without AC Adapter) is intended for
outdoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree
2 en ironment. It is designed to operate at a maximum
relati e humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000
meters. Refer to the specifications tables and
“Temperature and Humidity” on page 179 for the ac
mains oltage requirements and ambient operating
temperature range.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product is set to match the a ailable line
oltage, the correct fuse is installed, and all safety
precautions are taken. Note the instrument’s external
markings described under Symbols.
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FUSES
Only fuses with the required rated current, oltage, and
specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be
used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse
holders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes.
DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER
Operating personnel must not remo e instrument co ers.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must
be made only by qualified ser ice personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or defecti e should be
made inoperati e and secured against unintended
operation until they can be repaired by qualified ser ice
personnel.
WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to
a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to
an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
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Safety Summary
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Symbols
Caution, refer to accompanying documents
Hazardous laser radiation
Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
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Initial Laser Safety Information
E6001A E6003A E6003B
Laser Type FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Eu-
rope)
3A 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
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Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW 50 mW 50 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 10 µs 10 µs20µs
Pulse Energy (Max) 500 nWs 500 nWs 500 nWs
Output Power (CW) 500 µW 500 µW500µW
Beam Waist Diameter 9 µm9µm9µm
Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1
Wavelength 1310
±25nm
1310/1550
±25nm
1310/1550
±25nm
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E6004A E6007A E6008B
1310 nm 1550 nm
Laser Type FP-Laser
InGaAsP
MQW-Laser
AlGaInP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Eu-
rope)
3A 2 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
12 11
Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW n/a 120 mW 200 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 10 µsn/a 20µs20µs
Pulse Energy (Max) 500 nWs n/a 2.4 µWs 4.0 µWs
Output Power (CW) 500 µW 500 µW 500 µW 500 µW
Beam Waist Diameter 9 µm9µm9µm9µm
Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Wavelength 1310/
1550
±25nm
635 ±10nm 1310
±25nm
1550
±25nm
E6012A
1550 nm 1625 nm
Laser Type FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Europe) 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
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Output Power (Pulse Max) 200 mW 200 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 20 µs20µs
Pulse Energy (Max) 4.0 µWs 4.0 µWs
Output Power (CW) 500 µW 500 µW
Beam Waist Diameter 9 µm9µm
Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1
Wavelength 1550 ±25nm 1625 ±20nm
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Safety Labels
The following laser safety warning labels are fixed on the
panel of the Mini-OTDR modules (that is, all modules
except the E6006A and E6007A submodules):
USA
E6005A / E6009A
1300 nm 850 nm
Laser Type FP-Laser In-
GaAsP
MOCVD
GaAlAs
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Europe) 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
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Output Power (Pulse Max) typ ≤ 30 ns 20 mW 40 mW
Output Power (Pulse Max) typ > 30 ns 10 mW 20 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 10 µs 100 ns
Pulse Energy (Max) 200 nWs 4 nWs
Output Power (CW) 50 µW 20 µW
Beam Waist Diameter 50 µm 62.5 µm
Numerical Aperture 0.2 0.27
Wavelength 1300 ±25nm 850 ±25nm
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Non-USA
The following symbol is fixed to the panel of the Mini-
OTDR modules, next to the laser output:
A sheet of laser safety warnings is included with the laser
module. You must stick the labels in the local language
onto the outside of the instrument, in a position where
they are clearly isible to anyone using the instrument.
The following laser safety labels should be fixed to the
E6007A submodule:
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Submodule E6007A
The laser safety labels for the USA, according to 21 CFR
1040.10 Class II, are already attached to the module.
A sheet of laser safety warnings is included with the laser
module. You must stick the labels in the local language
onto the outside of the instrument, in a position where
they are clearly isible to anyone using the instrument.
All modules also ha e a CE class A label.
The recommended position for the laser safety warning
label is at the rear side of the instrument near the optical
output.
You must return instruments with malfunctioning laser
modules to an Agilent Technologies Ser ice Center for
repair and calibration, or ha e the repair and calibration
performed on-site by Agilent Technologies personnel.
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About This Manual
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About This Manual
The Structure of this Manual
This manual is di ided into 4 parts:
•“Getting Started” on page 31 tells you how to set up
your Mini-OTDR.
•“Additional eatures” on page 67 shows you what you
can do with your Mini-OTDR.
• The Sample Sessions (starting “Sample Sessions:
Measuring a Trace” on page 81) gi e you a step-by-
step guide to making typical measurements and using
other Mini-OTDR features.
• The appendices contain additional information not
required for routine day-to-day use.
Conventions used in this manual
•Mini-OTDR keys are indicated by small capitals, for
example RUN/STOP, SELECT.
•Menus are indicated by small capitals enclosed by
square brackets, for example [SETTINGS], [FILE].
•Menu items are indicated by small capitals enclosed by
angled brackets, for example [FILE]<OPEN>, <SET
OFFSET>.
•Modes are indicated by italics, for example OTDR
mode, iber Break Locator.
•Dialog is indicated by Courier font, for example OK.
Related Publications
• For more information, please consult the following
publications
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Service and Support
12 E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302
• E4310-91016 Agilent Technologies OTDRs
Programming Guide
• E6000-91017 Agilent OTDRs Pocket Guide
• 5963-3538F Cleaning Procedures for Lightwa e Test
and Measurement Equipment: Pocket Guide
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Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be
performed by qualified personnel. Contact your customer
engineer through your local Agilent Technologies Service Center.
You can find a list of local service representatives on the Web at:
http://www.agilent.com/find/assist
If you do not have access to the Internet, one of these centers can
direct you to your nearest representative:
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Service and Support
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New Zealand
0800 738 378
64 4 495 8950 (FAX)
Asia-Pacific
(852) 3197 7777
(852) 2506 9284 (FAX)
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E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide 1
Safety Summary 3
Symbols 5
Initial Laser Safety Information 6
Safety Labels 8
About This Manual 11
Service and Support 12
1Getting Started 31
Features of the Mini-OTDR 31
The Front panel 31
The hardkeys 32
External Markings 34
The Mini-OTDR module 35
Removing a Module 36
Inserting a Module 37
Adding a Connector Interface 38
Switching on the Mini-OTDR 39
The Applications Screen 39
OTDR Mode 41
Taking a Measurement 42
The parameter windows 44
The Cursor and Select keys 46
The popup panel 48
Zooming 49
The Settings screen 50
The Measurement Settings screen 51
The Pass/Fail Parameters Settings page 54
The File Utilities screen 59
EasyMode 62
Getting Help 64
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2Additional Features 67
How the OTDR Works 67
Events 68
What You Can Measure with the OTDR 69
External connections 70
Switches 71
Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk, Flash Disk, or
SRAM Card 72
Adding a Shoulder Strap 73
Inserting and Removing a Submodule 74
Battery Handling 75
Inserting and Removing a Battery 75
Charging the Batteries 76
Battery Storage 77
Battery safety 77
Connecting an AC/DC Adapter 78
The Mini-Keyboard 79
3Sample Sessions: Measuring a Trace 81
How to Connect the Fiber 82
How to Change the Refractive Index Setting 82
How to Make an Automatic Measurement 84
How to Run a Manual Measurement 86
How to Change the Measurement Span 86
How to Change the Optimization Mode 86
How to Run the Measurement 87
How to Scan a Trace for Events 88
How to Use the Event Table 89
How to Display the Event Table 89
How to Lock the Event Table 91
How to Use the Pass/Fail test 92
How to Set the Pass/Fail test Parameters 92
How to run the Pass/Fail test 93
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How to Set the Horizontal Offset 96
How to Hide Events before the Offset 98
How to Clear the Horizontal Offset 98
How to Set the Fiber End 98
How to Print the Measurement 100
How to make a screen dump 103
How to Save the Measurement 104
4Sample Sessions: Analyzing an Existing Trace 107
How to Add a Landmark or Event Comment 108
How to Add a Landmark 108
How to Add an Event Comment 110
How to Add a Reflective Event 111
How to Set the Level-Markers for Measuring
Reflectance 112
How to Set the Level-markers for Measuring Insertion
Loss 115
How to Add a Non-Reflective Event 119
How to Measure the Total Loss of the Fiber 119
How to Calculate Reflectance or Insertion Loss for
existing Events 121
How to Calculate Reflectance 121
How to Calculate Insertion Loss 122
How to alter measurements in real time 123
How to measure in Construction Mode 124
How to Display and Compare Two Traces 125
How to Use the Vertical Offset 127
5Sample Sessions: Instrument Configuration 129
How to Set the General Configuration 130
How to Set the General Parameters 130
How to Save the Instrument Configuration 134
How to Set the OTDR Settings 134
How to Set the Trace Information 136
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How to Set the Default Trace Information 136
How to Set the Information for the Current Trace 138
How to Connect to a PC using the RS232 139
How to Set the Instrument Setup 140
How to Set up the Printer Configuration 141
How to Add a Logo 142
How to Update the Firmware and Languages 144
How to Update the Firmware 145
How to Update the Languages 145
6Sample Sessions: Other Mini-OTDR Modes 149
How to Recall Settings in EasyMode 150
How to Save a Template 150
How to Read from a Presaved Template 151
How to set up a Multi Fiber Test 152
How to Navigate within the Multi Fiber Test Config page
152
How to Set the Multi Fiber Test Measurement
Parameters 154
How to Set the Multi Fiber Test Trace Information 156
How to Set the Multi Fiber Test General Parameters 157
H o w to Ta ke M u lt i Fi b e r Te st M e as u r em e n t s 159
How to Use the Fiber Break Locator 160
The Fiber Break Assistant 160
Using the Fiber Break Locator 161
How to Use Source Mode 164
How to Use the Power Meter Submodule 165
How to Show the Power relative to a Reference Value
167
How to Send Code Modulated Output 167
How to Perform an Insertion Loss Measurement 168
How to Set up the Power Meter 168
How to Take a Reference value 169
How to Take the Measurement 171
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How to Use the Visual Fault Finder submodule 171
AInstallation and Maintenance 175
Safety Considerations 175
Initial Inspection 176
Internal Back-Up Battery 176
AC Line Power Supply Requirements 177
Line Power Cable 177
DC Power Supply Requirements 179
Operating and Storage Environment 179
Temperature and Humidity 179
Altitude 180
Installation Category 180
Parallel Interface 180
Serial Interfaces 181
Programming user tasks on a PC 181
Claims and Repackaging 182
Return Shipments to Agilent Technologies 182
Installing New Firmware 183
BAccessories 185
Instrument and Options 185
Support Options 187
Accessories supplied 187
Additional Accessories 188
Connector Interfaces and Other Accessories 188
Related Agilent Literature 189
CSpecifications 191
Definition of Terms / Measurement Conditions 192
Attenuation deadzone 192
Backscatter coefficient 193
Backscatter linearity (longitudinal uniformity) 193
Center wavelength 194
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