EXFO Fiber Guardian FG-750 User manual

User Guide
Fiber Guardian
FG-750

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Patents
This product incorporates the proprietary EXFO Link-Aware™ technology,
employing spectrally-selective high-reflectance demarcation (HRD) filters
to enable the attenuation of a specific branch of a P2MP
(point-to-multipoint) network to be measured/monitored. The
Link-Aware™ technology is protected by Canadian patent no. 2,737,974, by
pending US patent application no. 13/124,455, and by corresponding
pending patent applications in Australia, China, the EC, India, Japan, and
Korea.
Version number: 5.0.0.1

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Contents
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Certification Information ..................................................................................................... xiv
1 Introducing the FG-750 Fiber Guardian .......................................................1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................3
Available Models ....................................................................................................................4
Available Optical Switch Cassette Configurations ...................................................................9
Power Sources ......................................................................................................................13
Supported Web Browsers .....................................................................................................13
Developing Your Own Test Applications ................................................................................14
Conventions ..........................................................................................................................15
2 Safety Information .....................................................................................17
General Safety Information ...................................................................................................17
Laser Safety Information (Units with an OTDR) .....................................................................19
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................21
3 Getting Started with Your Fiber Guardian ................................................25
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ..........................................................................25
Preparing for Installation ......................................................................................................26
Installing Your Unit in a Rack ................................................................................................27
Grounding Your Unit ............................................................................................................30
Inserting or Removing Optical Switch Cassettes (FG-750EX Models Only) ............................32
Working with the Fiber (Patchcord) Management Tray .........................................................37
Connecting the Power and the Network Cables ....................................................................46
Turning On or Off the Unit ....................................................................................................49
Connecting a Monitoring Device to the Dry Contact Relays ..................................................51
Connecting an External Switch .............................................................................................53
Retrieving the IP Address of the Rear Ethernet Port (Host) ....................................................56
Preparing Your Unit for 3G/4G Access ...................................................................................60
Operating the RTU through SMS ..........................................................................................66
Preparing to Access Your Unit via a WAN or the Internet ......................................................68
Connecting to the VPN .........................................................................................................78
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................81
Working with the REST Commands (Certain Models Only) ...................................................83
Installing the Notification Agent on Your Computer .............................................................84
Understanding the Applications, User Accounts and Passwords ...........................................86

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4 User Management ...................................................................................... 91
Introduction .........................................................................................................................91
Logging in to the Administration Console ............................................................................91
Realm Settings ......................................................................................................................93
Roles .....................................................................................................................................93
Managing Users ....................................................................................................................94
Managing Groups ...............................................................................................................104
User Federation ...................................................................................................................105
5 Using the Host Web User Interface ......................................................... 109
Accessing and Exiting the Host Web UI ...............................................................................109
Viewing Host and Companion Information ........................................................................112
Configuring Network Settings ............................................................................................113
Configuring the 3G/4G Settings ..........................................................................................116
Connecting as an NQMSfiber EMS Client (OTDR Mode Only) ..............................................118
Configuring the E-Mail Server Settings ...............................................................................120
Configuring SNMP ..............................................................................................................121
Configuring the Time Server Settings ..................................................................................124
Modifying the Passwords ....................................................................................................125
6 Setting Up Your RTU ................................................................................. 127
Detecting the Fibers Connected to the Optical Ports ..........................................................127
Changing a Cassette ...........................................................................................................131
Configuring a Remote Switch (ROTAU) ...............................................................................133
ROTAU Status .....................................................................................................................138
Configuring Alerts ..............................................................................................................141
Managing Alert Types .........................................................................................................142
Managing System Setting Values ........................................................................................148
Editing Test On Demand Default Parameters ......................................................................158
7 Operating Your RTU in OTDR Measuring Mode ....................................... 159
Managing Optical Routes ...................................................................................................159
Managing Test Setups .........................................................................................................167
Managing Test Programs ....................................................................................................177
Managing Threshold Sets ...................................................................................................181
Performing an Ad Hoc Test .................................................................................................185
Performing a Test ................................................................................................................192
Managing Degraded Fibers .................................................................................................194
Viewing Current and Scheduled Jobs ..................................................................................200
Configuring the Notification Agent ....................................................................................201
Managing Cable Templates .................................................................................................206

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8 Analyzing Results ......................................................................................217
Viewing the Current Fault List .............................................................................................217
Searching and Displaying OTDR Results ..............................................................................224
Search Results for Test On Demand ....................................................................................228
9 Using the Line Configuration Web User Interface ..................................233
Accessing the Line Configuration Web UI ...........................................................................233
Managing Remote OTAUs ...................................................................................................237
Managing Ports and Lines ..................................................................................................242
Performing an Injection Loss Test ........................................................................................246
Managing Configurations ...................................................................................................248
10 Working With the Event Log ....................................................................251
Viewing the Event Log ........................................................................................................251
Customizing the Log View ..................................................................................................252
Applying and Clearing Filters ..............................................................................................253
Exporting Log Reports ........................................................................................................255
11 Maintenance ..............................................................................................257
Cleaning Switchable Connectors .........................................................................................258
Cleaning EUI Connectors ....................................................................................................260
Cleaning Other Types of Connectors ...................................................................................263
Replacing the Air Filter ........................................................................................................264
Replacing the Fan ...............................................................................................................268
Replacing the Power Supply Modules .................................................................................276
Replacing the OTDR ............................................................................................................280
Replacing an RTU or Changing the SSD (managed by EMS) ................................................284
Backing Up the Database ....................................................................................................288
Viewing the Installed Applications ......................................................................................290
Viewing the Firmware Version of the Companion ...............................................................291
Managing Applications (Software Packages) ......................................................................292
Recalibrating the Unit .........................................................................................................299
Recycling and Disposal .......................................................................................................300

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12 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 301
Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................301
LED Indicators Description ..................................................................................................304
Viewing System Status ........................................................................................................308
Testing the Status of the Relays ..........................................................................................309
Refreshing the Status of the LEDs .......................................................................................311
Connecting to Your Unit Using the KMV Remote Console ..................................................313
Resetting Configuration (Parameters) .................................................................................317
Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation ...........................................................................318
Viewing Online Documentation ..........................................................................................322
Viewing EXFO Contact Information ....................................................................................323
Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................323
Transportation ....................................................................................................................324
13 Warranty ................................................................................................... 325
General Information ...........................................................................................................325
Liability ...............................................................................................................................326
Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................327
Certification ........................................................................................................................327
Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................328
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................329
A Technical Specifications ........................................................................... 331

Certification Information
xiv FG-750
Certification Information
North America Regulatory Statement
This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the
United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable
North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada
and the United States.
Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,
subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003
compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to
ensure compliance to the applicable standards.
The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
If you purchased the 3G/4G option, your unit comes with an internal
wireless modem and an external antenna.
To comply with the regulations regarding radio frequency (human
exposition to radiation and maximum output power), you must ensure that
all people remain at a distance of at least 20 cm (8 in) from the antenna
when the unit is working.

Fiber Guardian 1
1 Introducing the FG-750 Fiber
Guardian
The FG-750 Fiber Guardian is a multiple-port OTDR aimed at remote testing
and continuous monitoring of lit/unlit optical fibers. The equipment can be
used as a stand-alone unit or as an RTU (remote test unit), part of a
centralized management system like EXFO NQMSfiber. An RTU contains an
OTDR (optical time domain reflectometer) and an optical switch that
allows the instrument to test and monitor multiple fibers from the same
instrument. Should you use it as stand-alone equipment or part of a
centralized management system, this user guide will guide you through the
equipment setup, configuration, operation, trouble-shooting, and
maintenance.
In case you intend to or currently operate your FG-750 as part of an
NQMSfiber system (centrally managed), Chapters 6 and 7 of this guide
present functions centrally available from the EMS (Element Management
System) Web User Interface, such as result viewing and creation/edition of
test setups. Should you want to operate the unit as an autonomous RFTS
(OTDR-based) unit, then all of this user guide is relevant in you becoming
familiar with the how-to-use Fiber Guardian in a stand-alone installation,
including how to setup e-mail and/or SMS alerts, and optional
3G/4G wireless interface, etc.
The user guide also addresses a specialized usage of Fiber Guardian that is
a fixed, remotely controlled, multi-port iOLM test equipment. This
operation mode is available for example with a Node OTDR
(OTM-700-Node) module.
Note: If you purchased an FG-750ST/EX-Node iOLM and want to operate it as an
iOLM product, you will first need to perform the mode switching explained
in choosing an application on page 111, before operating the equipment.
By default, factory sets the operation mode to OTDR.

Introducing the FG-750 Fiber Guardian
2FG-750
In OTDR mode, you can run basic functions such as triggering a
manual OTDR test (ad-hoc), enabling standard fiber monitoring, and
creating a cable template test campaign that allows for scheduled
testing of one or multiple fibers, part of the same cable span for short
or long periods of time.
In iOLM mode with a Node OTDR (OTM-700-Node), you can use the
equipment as an intelligent Link-Aware™ probe and run your own tests
through an API (REST services), fully documented and available
standard with the product. With a Node iOLM Fiber Guardian, you can
test through PON splitters with the help of HRD (high-reflectance
demarkation) filters that provide the discrimination required to
measure and monitor attenuation of a specific branch of a P2MP
(point-to-multipoint) line.
Various applications are possible using Node iOLM (OTM-700-Node in
iOLM mode):
24/7 surveillance of dark (no traffic) or lit (with traffic) optical fibers
On-demand troubleshooting of P2P (point-to-point) and P2MP fiber
lines
Attenuation testing with HRD (termination filters) mainly in PON
(passive optical network)
Pass-fail testing on the transport fiber at time of installation
Certification testing up to the customer port or drop terminal port
Preventive maintenance testing and detection/localization of water
intrusion or other slow varying phenomenon.

Introducing the FG-750 Fiber Guardian
Fiber Guardian 3
Main Features
Main Features
Your unit includes the following:
Stand-alone capabilities scalable to a centralized server application if
required
A main CPU (host), and a BMC (baseboard management controller) as
a secondary controller unit (companion)
OTDR measurement, fault finding, test scheduling, local storage, and
event forwarding to external system or synchronization with
centralized server application like EXFO NQMSfiber
Optional built-in (first stage) or cassette switches (second stage)
Possibility to connect external switches (remote OTAUs) for second
and third stage switching capability
Two USB 2.0 ports (host)
Two Ethernet ports - local access and LAN/WAN connection
Optional integrated communication module and external antenna for
3G/4G access (to take over automatically when the wired network is
down, or to be used as primary network)
Installation in a rack (rack mounting brackets, front drawer for access
to key parts and modules, and optional fiber management tray)
Optional TAM (test access module) kits to couple transmit/receive OLT
(optical line termination) port and test port to the line under test
Optional patch panels to switch from multifiber cabling to single-fiber
cabling without the WDMs (wavelength division multiplexers)
Access to configure settings via the Fiber Guardian Host Web UI
Ability to create a logical line based on the port numbers used, giving
them a unique name or ID through the Line Configuration Web UI
Open and fully documented API (REST interface) that enables you to
develop your own system-level network test and management solution

Introducing the FG-750 Fiber Guardian
4FG-750
Available Models
Can be managed from EMS (Element Management System)
Fiber management tray (optional) that can be mounted on FG-750
front to better manage large quantity and/or extra length of jumper
cables.
Available Models
To better suit your testing needs, the following models are available:
Single-port Fiber Guardian without an optical switch inside the unit
(built-in or cassette type). Model: FG-750ST-XXXX-01 (ST:standard).
Multiple-port Fiber Guardian with a built-in optical switch inside the
unit. Model: FG-750ST-XXXX-N (N=4, 8, 12, 24, 32).
Expandable multiple-port Fiber Guardian with optical switch cassettes
that can be added/removed from an 8-port basic configuration.
Model: FG-750EX.

Introducing the FG-750 Fiber Guardian
Fiber Guardian 5
Available Models
Fiber Guardian without Switch Ports
FG-750ST single port model: FG-750ST-XXXX-01
Banana plug connector for antistatic strap
USB host ports
Ethernet local access port
(to connect a portable computer to the unit)
Retaining screws/handles to slide the unit in
or out of its case (OTDR replacement)
Retaining screws/handles to access the fan and air filter
OTDR port
On/Off button
LEDs
Mounting brackets for installation in a rack
(not assembled on the unit at time of shipment)
Front
To install the optional fiber management tray

Introducing the FG-750 Fiber Guardian
6FG-750
Available Models
Replaceable power supply modules
(AC model shown)
Port for 3G/4G antenna
Ethernet port
(for LAN/WAN connection)
Dry contact relays
Grounding lug
Back
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