EXFO FTB-200 User manual

User Guide
Compact Modular Platform
FTB-200

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Contents
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Contents
Certification Information ..................................................................................................... viii
1 Introducing the FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform ................................ 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
LED Panel Description .............................................................................................................4
Keypad Description .................................................................................................................5
Card Reader and Ports ............................................................................................................6
Power Sources ........................................................................................................................7
Conventions ............................................................................................................................8
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 9
Laser Safety Information .........................................................................................................9
Units with Built-In VFL ..........................................................................................................10
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................11
3 Getting Started with Your Unit ................................................................. 13
Installing or Upgrading the Applications ..............................................................................13
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ..................................................................................15
Installing a USB Keyboard or Mouse .....................................................................................21
Configuring the Printer .........................................................................................................22
Turning On or Off the Unit ....................................................................................................24
Starting Module Applications ...............................................................................................25
Accessing Microsoft Internet Explorer ...................................................................................26
4 Setting Up Your Unit .................................................................................. 27
Recalibrating the Touchscreen ..............................................................................................27
Adjusting Microphone and Speaker ......................................................................................28
Adjusting Brightness .............................................................................................................29
Selecting the Language of Operation ...................................................................................30
Setting Date and Time Formats .............................................................................................31
Selecting the Startup Application .........................................................................................32
Configuring the Shortcut Buttons .........................................................................................34
Setting Other Parameters ......................................................................................................34

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5 Using the Built-In Power Meter and VFL ...................................................35
Accessing the Built-In Power Meter ......................................................................................35
Nulling Offsets ......................................................................................................................37
Setting Thresholds and Correction Factors ............................................................................38
Setting Reference Values on Your Power Meter ....................................................................40
Measuring Power or Loss ......................................................................................................41
Reloading Power Meter Results ............................................................................................44
Clearing Power Measurements from the Display ..................................................................45
Creating and Printing a Results Report .................................................................................46
Identifying Fiber Faults Visually with the VFL ........................................................................49
6 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe ..................................................................51
Inspecting a Fiber End ..........................................................................................................51
Capturing an Image ..............................................................................................................53
7 Managing Data ...........................................................................................55
8 Testing Network Connections ....................................................................61
Performing a Ping Test ..........................................................................................................61
Performing a Trace Route Test ...............................................................................................64
Exporting the Results ............................................................................................................66
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................67
Cleaning Detector Ports ........................................................................................................68
Recharging the Main Battery ................................................................................................69
Recalibrating the Battery ......................................................................................................71
Replacing Batteries ...............................................................................................................74
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................75
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................76
10 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................77
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................77
Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation .............................................................................79
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................82
Transportation ......................................................................................................................83
11 Warranty ......................................................................................................85
General Information .............................................................................................................85
Liability .................................................................................................................................86
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................87
Certification ..........................................................................................................................87
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................88
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................89

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A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 91
Index ................................................................................................................ 93

Certification Information
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Certification Information
F.C.C. Information
Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in
the United States. However, compliance verification tests are
systematically performed on most EXFO equipment.
 Information
Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European
Union. The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity
requirements for laboratory, measurement, and control equipment.
This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union
Directive and Standards.
CSA Information
This unit is certified by the CSA (certificate number 162451) and was
evaluated according to applicable CSA and UL standards (as confirmed by
“C-US” mark) as well as applicable IEC standards for use in Canada, the
United States, and other countries.

Certification Information
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Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive
And their amendments
Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue
Quebec, Quebec
Canada, G1M 2K2
[phone]
Equipment Type/Environment: Test & Measurement / Industrial
Trade Name/Model No.: FTB-150 Compact OTDR and FTB-200
Compact Modular Platform
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.
EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements – Part 1: General requirements
EN 60825-1:1994 +A2:2001
+A1:2002
Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification,
requirements, and user’s guide
EN 55022: 1998 +A2: 2003 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Full Name: Stephen Bull, E. Eng
Position: Vice-President Research and
Development
Address: 400 Godin Avenue, Quebec (Quebec),
Canada, G1M 2K2
Date: February 03, 2009
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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1 Introducing the FTB-200
Compact Modular Platform
Main Features
Your unit has the following characteristics:
³2-slot platform
³Multitasking
³Touchscreen (LCD and touchscreen optimized for outdoor use
available in option)
³USB ports (host and client)
³Ethernet port
³CompactFlash card reader
³Autonomy (8 hours)
³Windows CE
³Ruggedness (GR-196-CORE)
³Possibility to connect a probe
³Optional built-in power meter and VFL

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Main Features
LEDs
Keypad
Brightness button
Knob with ENTER button
On/Off button
To u c h s c r e e n
Keypad
Front panel
USB host port
RJ-45 port
DC connector
Fiber Inspection
Probe port
USB client
port
Headset/
microphone port
Left panel Right panel
Card reader

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Main Features
Built-in power meter
VFL
Battery
compartment
Module slots
Top panel
Bottom panel
Retaining screws

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LED Panel Description
LED Panel Description
The LED panel located on the front of the unit provides you with the status
of your unit.
Note: The function of certain LEDs vary with the applications.
LED Status Meaning
Green Unit is on.
Off Unit is off.
Green Unit powered or not by AC and battery fully charged.
Green, flashing Battery is charging.
Yellow, flashing Unit is not powered by AC and battery is low.
Red Battery error.
Off Unit is off or unit is not powered by AC and battery level
is above the “low-battery threshold”.
Flashing
Laser status LED
At least one module emits an optical signal.
Off No modules emit signal.
Green
Result status (from application currently displayed).
Pass (result does not exceed the defined threshold)
Red Fail

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Keypad Description
Keypad Description
The keypad of your unit gives you access to various functions at all times.
The table below shows an overview of their purpose.
Note: The function of certain buttons vary with the applications.
Button Meaning
First shortcut button. Starts the associated application (see Configuring the
Shortcut Buttons on page 34).
Second shortcut button. Starts the associated application or the built-in
power meter application (see Configuring the Shortcut Buttons on
page 34).
Start fiber probe application.
Switch from one task to another.
Turn on and off your unit:
³Suspend: hold down button a few seconds until the unit beeps once.
³Shutdown: hold down button until the unit beeps twice.
For more information, see Turning On or Off the Unit on page 24.
Adjust screen brightness.
Lock/Start acquisition/F1 button (depends on application).
Mute/Move markers/F2 button (depends on application).
Report/Next λor trace/F3 button (depends on application).
Save/F4 button (depends on application).

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Card Reader and Ports
Card Reader and Ports
Your unit is equipped with a card reader (for Bluetooth wireless and
CompactFlash cards) and communication ports (for probe, mouse,
keyboard, hub, etc.).
³The card reader is located on the left panel of the unit.
³There are four ports, all located on the right panel of the unit:
³8-pin connector to connect the fiber inspection probe.
³USB host port (type A connector) to connect USB memory
drives, keyboards, mouse devices, etc.
³USB client (secondary) port (type B connector) to connect a
USB cable for data transfer between your unit and a computer.
³RJ-45 port to connect your unit to an Ethernet network.

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Power Sources
Power Sources
The unit operates with the following power sources:
³AC adapter/charger (connected to a standard power outlet–indoor use
only).
³Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (automatically takes over if you
disconnect the AC adapter/charger).
³Possible to switch from AC adapter/charger to battery power or
vice versa without affecting operation.
³Automatic recharge when AC adapter/charger is connected.
³Rechargeable battery (for clock and RAM, used when Lithium-Ion
battery and AC power are both unavailable). The clock battery has an
autonomy of approximately 15 minutes after which the unit will restart
exactly as if you performed a shutdown (button held down until the
unit beeps twice).
IMPORTANT
The unit will function only if the battery is present and the battery
door is in place (even if you use it with the AC adapter/charger).

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Conventions
Conventions
Before using the product described in this manual, you should understand
the following conventions:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
IMPORTANT
Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.

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2 Safety Information
Laser Safety Information
The laser class of your unit depends on the modules that you use. Refer to
the user guide or the online help of the different modules for the exact
information.
WARNING
Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active.
Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are
protected at all times.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments and procedures for operation and
maintenance other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection provided by
this unit.

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Units with Built-In VFL
Units with Built-In VFL
Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards
IEC 60825-1 : 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10. It is potentially harmful in direct
intrabeam viewing.
The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source:
If VFL option is available
QST498C
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:1993+A2:2001
21 CFR 1040.10
λ: 650 ±10 nm
Pout maximum < 5mW (into free space)
Affixed to back of unit
(under the stand).