Fluke CertiFiber Pro User manual

PN 4343722 (English) May 2013, Rev. 1 12/2013
2013 Fluke Corporation
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CertiFiber®Pro
Optical Loss Test Set
Getting Started Guide
The CertiFiber Pro Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) modules attach to
Versiv™main and remote units to make rugged, hand-held
testers that let you certify, troubleshoot, and document fiber
optic network cabling.
Accessing the Product Manuals
This guide provides basic information to help you get started
using the tester. For more detailed information, see the latest
versions of the CertiFiber Pro Users Manual and the Versiv
Technical Reference Handbook provided on the Product
Manuals DVD and on the Fluke Networks website.
Safety Information
Warning
To prevent possible fire, electric shock, or personal injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace
parts in the case.
• Do not modify the Product.
Warning or Caution: Risk of damage or destruction to
equipment or software. See explanations in the manuals.
Warning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Warning: Class 1 or Class 2 lasers. Risk of eye damage
from hazardous radiation.
This key turns the Product on and off.

• Use only replacement parts that are approved by
Fluke Networks.
• Do not touch voltages > 30 V AC rms, 42 V AC peak,
or 60 V AC.
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor,
or in damp or wet environments.
• Use this Product indoors only.
• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
• Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can
cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals
occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
• Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for
an extended period of time, or if stored in
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not
removed, battery leakage can damage the Product.
• The battery door must be closed and locked before
you operate the Product.
• Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
• Recharge the batteries when the low battery
indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and
battery packs.
• Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat
or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
• Have an approved technician repair the Product.
• For Products with rechargeable batteries, use only
AC adapters approved by Fluke Networks for use
with the Product to supply power to the Product
and charge the battery.
Warning: Class 1 and Class 2
Laser Products
To prevent eye damage and personal injury:
• Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some
optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can
cause permanent damage to your eyes.
• Keep the module’s OUTPUT ports covered with a
dust cap or keep a test reference cord attached. The
OUTPUT ports can emit radiation even when you do
not do a test.
• Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser
directly at persons or animals or indirectly off
reflective surfaces.
• When you inspect fiber endfaces, use only
magnification devices that have the correct filters.

• Use the Product only as specified or hazardous laser
radiation exposure can occur.
Caution
To prevent damage to the Product or cables under test and to
prevent data loss, read all safety information given in all
documentation supplied with the Product.
Connectors, Keys, and LEDs
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Figure 1. Connectors, Keys, and LEDs
 LCD display with touchscreen.
 Singlemode output port with removable connector adapter
and dust cap. This port transmits optical signals for loss and
length measurements.
The LED below the output port is red when the port transmits
1310 nm and green for 1550 nm.
 Input port with removable connector adapter and dust cap.
This port receives optical signals for loss, length, and power
measurements.
 Multimode output port with removable connector adapter and
dust cap. This port transmits optical signals for loss and length
measurements.
The LED below the output port is red when the port transmits
850 nm and green for 1300 nm.
 Universal fiber connector (with dust cap) for the visual fault
locator. The connector accepts 2.5 mm ferrules. The LED below
the connector shows the locator’s mode.
 Button to manually control the output ports (  and  ) and
the visual fault locator (  ).
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 Micro-AB USB port: This USB port lets you connect the tester to
a PC so you can upload test results to the PC (main tester only)
and install software updates in the tester.
 Type A USB port: This USB host port lets you save test results on
a USB flash drive or connect a video probe to the tester.
 Headset jack.
 : Starts a test. To start a test, you can also tap TEST on the
display.
 Power key.
 : Press to go to the home screen.
 Connector for the AC adapter.
 RJ45 connector: For functions available in future software
releases.
 PASS LED comes on when a test passes.
TEST LED comes on during a test and when you manually turn
on one of the output ports.
FAIL LED comes on when a test fails.
TALK LED comes on when the talk function is on (see
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TONE LED flashes if you press and the main tester is not
connected to the remote or is in Far End Source mode.
LOW BATTERY LED comes on when the battery is low.
 : Press to use the headset to speak to the person
at the other end of the link. Press again to adjust the volume.
To turn off the talk function, hold down .
How to Certify Fiber Optic Cabling
1. Power the Tester
Charge the battery if necessary. Connect the AC adapter to
AC power and to the adapter connector () shown in
Figure 1. You can use the tester while the battery charges.
2. Select Settings
2-1 On the home screen, tap the test setup panel (Figure 2).
2-2 On the CHANGE TEST screen, tap a fiber test, then tap
EDIT.
2-3 On the TEST SETUP screen, tap the panels to change
settings:
• Test Type: Select Smart Remote.
• Bi-Directional: Select On. The tester will do fiber tests in
both directions.

• Fiber Type: Select a fiber type that is correct for the type
you will test.
• Test Limit: Select General Fiber Optic.
• Reference Method: Select 1 Jumper Reference.
• No. of Connectors/Splices: These settings are only for test
limits that use a calculated limit for loss. They are not
applicable to the General Fiber Optic limit.
2-4 To save the settings, tap SAVE on the TEST SETUP screen.
Figure 2. Panels on the Home Screen
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 To set up a project, tap the PROJECT panel.
 To change settings for the test or select a different test, tap
the test setup panel.
 To set up cable IDs and turn on Auto Save, tap the Next ID
panel.
 To enter the operator name, tap the Operator panel.
 To set the reference and verify your test reference cords for
loss/length tests, tap SET REF.
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3. Clean and Inspect All Connectors
Caution
Use proper cleaning procedures to clean all fiber
connectors before every use. Neglecting this step or using
improper procedures can cause unreliable test results and
may permanently damage the connectors. See the Users
Manual for instructions.
4. Set the Reference and Verify Your Test Reference
Cords
The reference procedure for fiber cable sets a baseline power
level for loss measurements. It is important to set the reference
frequently. You must also make sure your test reference cords
are in good condition. See the Users Manual.
4-1 Turn on the tester and remote and let them sit for a
minimum of 5 minutes. Let them sit longer if they are
above or below ambient temperature.
4-2 Make sure that the home screen shows the correct settings
4-3 Clean and inspect the connectors on the tester, remote,
and test reference cords.
4-4 On the home screen tap SET REF.
4-5 On the SET REFERENCE screen, tap RUN WIZARD.
4-6 Make the connections shown on the screen, then tap
NEXT to see the completed connections (Reference in
Figure 3).
Note
When you set the reference, align the testers as
shown in Figure 3 to keep the fibers as straight
as possible.
4-7 To enter the length of the test reference cords you will
add to connect to the link, tap TRC LENGTH on the SET
REFERENCE screen. The length you enter does not change
the test results. The tester saves the length with the results
to meet TIA reporting requirements.
4-8 Tap SET REFERENCE, tap NEXT, then make the
connections shown on the screen (TRC Verification in
Figure 3)
4-9 Tap TRC VERIFICATION. The tester measures and saves the
loss of the test reference cords you added.
5. Make Connections and Do a Test
5-1 Tap NEXT. Connect the testers to the link as shown on
the screen (Fiber Link Test in Figure 3).
5-2 Press on the main or remote tester.

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Figure 3. Connections for Smart Remote Mode
(1 Jumper Reference, Multimode Fiber)
6. Examine the Results
The tester shows a summary of the test results for the fibers
(Figure 4, left). To see more information (Figure 4, right), tap
the window for a fiber.
Caution
Do not disconnect the
outputs ( and ) after
you set the reference.
When you use the EF-TRCs,
DO NOT use other mandrels.
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TRC Verification Fiber Link Test
* Use the EF-TRCs only with multimode modules.

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Figure 4. Examples of Fiber Test Results Screens
7. Save the Results
• If Auto Save is on, the tester uses the next two IDs to save
the results for the two fibers.
• If Auto Save is off, tap SAVE if the test passed or FIX LATER
if the test failed. The SAVE RESULT screen shows the next
two IDs available. You can change the IDs if necessary.
The tester saves the results in the DEFAULT project, unless you
selected a different project.
About Projects
You can set up a project to specify the settings and tests
necessary for a job, monitor the status of a job, and organize the
test results.
To start a new project, tap PROJECT on the home screen, tap
CHANGE PROJECT, then tap NEW PROJECT. See the Users Manual
or Technical Reference Handbook on the DVD for more
information.
Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access
to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting
tips, and other support services. To register, use LinkWare
software.

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General Specifications
Certifications and Compliance
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Temperature Operating: -18 °C to +45 °C
Storage: -30 °C to +60 °C
Altitude Operating: 4,000 m (3,200 m with AC adapter)
Storage: 12,000 m
Conformite Europeene. Conforms to the
requirements of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Listed by the Canadian Standards Association.
Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
Conforms to relevant Russian standards.
KCC-REM-FKN-012001001: EMC approval for Korea
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting &
Communication Equipment)
This product meets requirements for industrial (Class
A) electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or
user should take notice of it. This equipment is
intended for use in business environments and is not
to be used in homes.
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