Fluke OptiFiber Smart Remote User manual

OFSR-X
OptiFiber Smart Remote Options
Users Manual
PN 2140377
May 2004
© 2004 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Overview of Features ................................................................................................... 1
Registration .................................................................................................................. 1
Contacting Fluke Networks ......................................................................................... 2
Additional Resources for Cable Testing Information ................................................. 2
Unpacking..................................................................................................................... 3
OFSR-MMREM Smart Remote with Multimode Module ....................................... 3
OFSR-SFM Singlemode Module............................................................................... 3
OFSR-MFM Multimode Module .............................................................................. 3
Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 4
Getting Acquainted...................................................................................................... 8
Physical Features...................................................................................................... 8
Powering the Smart Remote................................................................................... 12
Using the Smart Remote with OptiFiber..................................................................... 14
Using the Visual Fault Locator..................................................................................... 15
Using the Smart Remote as a Manually-Controlled Optical Source .......................... 18

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Options and Accessories ............................................................................................... 19
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 20
Factory Calibration................................................................................................... 20
Resetting the Battery Gauge................................................................................... 21
Replacing the Battery .............................................................................................. 21
Updating the Smart Remote’s Software................................................................. 22
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 24
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications........................................................ 24
Optical Specifications (23 oC) ................................................................................... 25
Visual Fault Locator Specifications (23 oC) .............................................................. 27
Power........................................................................................................................ 27
Communications Port............................................................................................... 28
Re-calibration period ............................................................................................... 28
Dimensions and Weight........................................................................................... 28

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Smart Remote Features....................................................................................................... 8
2. Fiber Module Features ........................................................................................................ 10
3. Battery Charging, Removal, and Status.............................................................................. 13
4. Using an OFSR-X in Smart Remote Mode........................................................................... 14
5. Equipment for Using the Visual Fault Locator................................................................... 15
6. Using the Visual Fault Locator............................................................................................ 17
7. Using the Smart Remote as an Optical Source................................................................... 18
8. Updating the Software with a PC....................................................................................... 23

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OFSR-X OptiFiber Smart Remote Options
Overview of Features
The OFSR-X OptiFiberSmart Remote options are used
with the OptiFiber Certifying OTDR to measure loss and
length on fiber optic cabling. The smart remote offers
the following features:
•Functions as the remote unit for loss/length tests in
Smart Remote mode with OptiFiber OFTM-5612 and
OFTM-5632 modules.
•Can also be manually controlled to transmit 850 nm
and 1300 nm wavelengths.
•Visual fault locator helps you locate breaks, bad
splices, and bends, and check fiber continuity and
polarity.
•Runs for at least 12 hours on the rechargeable
lithium ion battery pack.
Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you
access to valuable information on product updates,
troubleshooting tips, and other support services.
To register, fill out the online registration form on the
Fluke Networks website at
www.flukenetworks.com/registration.

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Contacting Fluke Networks
Note
If you contact Fluke Networks about your smart
remote, have the smart remote's software and
hardware version numbers available if possible.
See page 22.
www.flukenetworks.com
[e-mail]
[phone]
•Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244
•Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435
•Brazil: 11 3044 1277
•Canada: 1-800-363-5853
•Europe: [phone]
•Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228
•Japan: [phone]
•Korea: 82 2 539-6311
•Singapore: [phone]
•Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199
•USA: 1-800-283-5853
Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.
Additional Resources for Cable
Testing Information
The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common
questions about Fluke Networks products and provides
articles on cable testing techniques and technology.
To access the Knowledge Base, log on to
www.flukenetworks.com, then clickknowledge baseat
the top of the page.
The website cabletesting.com answers common questions
about cable testing and provides articles on testing,
documentation, standards, and other reference
information.

Unpacking
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Unpacking
Three OFSR-X options with their accessories are listed
below. If something is damaged or missing, contact the
place of purchase immediately.
OFSR-MMREM Smart Remote with Multimode
Module
•One DTX-1200 smart remote
•One DTX-MFM multimode fiber module
•Two 62.5/125 µm multimode patch cords, 2 m, SC/SC
•One 62.5/125 µm multimode patch cord, 0.3 m, SC/SC
•One SC/SC adapter
•Carrying strap
•USB cable with mini-B connector
•AC adapter
•Users manual
•Product manuals CD
OFSR-SFM Singlemode Module
•One DTX-SFM singlemode fiber module
•Two 9/125 µm singlemode patch cords, 2 m, SC/SC
•One 9/125 µm singlemode patch cord, 0.3 m, SC/SC
•One SC/SC adapter
OFSR-MFM Multimode Module
•One DTX-MFM multimode fiber module
•Two 62.5/125 µm multimode patch cords, 2 m, SC/SC
•One 62.5/125 µm multimode patch cord, 0.3 m, SC/SC
•One SC/SC adapter

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Safety Information
Table 1 shows the international electrical symbols used on
the smart remote or in this manual.
Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
XWarning: Risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury.
WWarning or Caution: Risk of damage or
destruction to equipment or software. See
explanations in the manuals.
jDo not connect this equipment to public
communications networks, such as telephone
systems.
*Warning: Class 1 laser (OUTPUT port). Risk of eye
damage from hazardous radiation.
Class 2 laser (VFL port). Do not stare into beam.

Safety Information
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WXWarning
To avoid possible fire, electric shock, or personal
injury
•Do not open the case; no user-serviceable parts
are inside.
•Do not modify the smart remote.
•Use only ac adapters approved by Fluke
Networks for use with the smart remote to
charge the battery or power the smart remote.
•When servicing the smart remote, use only
specified replacement parts.
•Do not use the smart remote if it is damaged.
Inspect the smart remote before use.
•If this equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
•Read the safety information given in the
OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Users Manual.
W*Warning: Class 1 and Class 2 Laser
Products
To avoid possible eye damage caused by
hazardous radiation:
•Never look directly into optical connectors. Some
sources produce invisible radiation that can
permanently damage your eyes.
•Keep the fiber module’s OUTPUT port covered
with a dust plug or keep a patch cord attached.
The OUTPUT port may be active even when a
test is not in progress. Covering the port reduces
the risk of accidental exposure to hazardous
radiation.
•Never start a test or activate the OUTPUT port or
VFL port without first connecting a fiber to the
port you will use.

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•Never look directly into the visual fault locator
output. Momentary exposure to the locator’s
output will not damage your eyes; however,
direct, long-term exposure is potentially
hazardous.
•Do not use magnification to view the optical
outputs without proper filtering.
•Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not
stated herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Caution
To avoid damaging the smart remote or cables
under test, to avoid data loss, and to ensure
maximum accuracy of test results:
•Turn off the smart remote before attaching or
removing modules.
•Keep the fiber module installed. The module
protects the module connector from
contamination and static electricity.
•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.

Safety Information
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•Use a Fluke Networks FiberInspector Video
Microscope to periodically inspect the fiber
module’s OUTPUT connector for scratches and
other damage.
•Do not use a video microscope to inspect the
fiber module’s INPUT connector. This connector
has different dimensions than the OUTPUT
connector, and may be damaged by a fiber
inspection probe.
•Do not use the smart remote if it operates
abnormally. Protection may be impaired.
•To avoid disrupting network operation, never
connect the smart remote to an active network.
Doing so may disrupt network operation.

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Getting Acquainted
The following sections introduce the smart remote's basic
features.
Physical Features
Figure 1 describes the smart remote’s features and shows
how to remove and install the fiber module. Figure 2
describes the fiber module’s features.
TEST
LOW BATTERY
TONE
TALK
FAIL
TEST
PASS
TALK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
13
14
Caution
Turn off the smart remote
before attaching or
removing modules.
8
10
11
12
15
awl01f.eps
Figure 1. Smart Remote Features

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Note
The LEDs also act as a battery gauge. See
Figure 3 on page 13.
APass LED lights when a test passes.
BTest LED lights during tests.
CFail LED lights when a test fails.
DTalk LED. Not used with an OptiFiber tester.
ETone LED. Not used with an OptiFiber tester.
FLow battery LED lights when the battery is low.
GP: Not used with an OptiFiber tester.
HO: Not used with an OptiFiber tester. If you
unintentionally press O, hold down Ofor one
second to exit talk mode
IM: On/off key.
JUSB port for updating the smart remote’s software.
KHeadset jack. Not used with an OptiFiber tester.
LConnector for the ac adapter. The LED lights when the
ac adapter is connected. See page 12.
MBail.
NMultimode or singlemode fiber module.
ORemoving and installing the fiber module.
Figure 1. Smart Remote Features (cont.)

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1
2
345
awl03f.eps
Figure 2. Fiber Module Features

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DSC output connector with dust cap. Transmits optical
signals for loss and length measurements.
The LED below the connector is red when the output is
active at 850 nm (DTX-MFM) or 1310 nm (DTX-SFM) and
green for 1300 nm (DTX-MFM) or 1550 nm (DTX-SFM).
W*Warning
Never look directly into optical output connectors (B
and D). Some sources produce invisible radiation
that can permanently damage your eyes.
AButton for activating the visual fault locator (B) and
output port (D). See “Using the Visual Fault Locator” on
page 15 and “Using the Smart Remote as an Optical
Source” on page 18.
BUniversal fiber connector (with dust cap) for the visual
fault locator output. The connector accepts 2.5 mm
ferrules. The LED below the connector indicates the
locator’s mode (continuous or blinking).
CSC input connector with dust cap. Receives optical signals
for loss, length, and power measurements. ELaser safety label.
awl09i.eps
Figure 2. Fiber Module Features (cont.)

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Powering the Smart Remote
To charge the battery, connect the ac adapter provided,
as shown in Figure 3. You may charge the battery when it
is attached or detached from the smart remote.
The ac adapters for the OptiFiber tester and the smart
remote are interchangeable.
The battery charges fully in about 4 hours with the smart
remote off. A fully-charged battery lasts for at least 12
hours of typical use.
Note
The battery will not charge at temperatures
outside of 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C). The
battery charges at a reduced rate between 104 °F
and 113 °F (40 °C and 45 °C).
The LED near the ac adapter connection indicates the
following:
•Red: battery is charging.
•Green: battery is charged.
•Flashing red: The battery did not reach full charge
within 6 hours. Verify that the battery was within the
temperature range given above during charging and
that the correct ac adapter was used. Disconnect then
reconnect ac power and try charging the battery
again. If the battery does not charge the second time,
it should be replaced.
To determine the smart remote’s battery status, watch its
LEDs at the end of the power-up cycle. Refer to
Figure 3.
The accuracy of the smart remote’s battery gauge may
drift over time. If the battery status information seems
incorrect, reset the battery gauge as described on
page 21.

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TEST
LOW BATTERY
TONE
TAL K
FAI L
TEST
PAS S
TALK
LOW BA
TONE
TALK
FAIL
TEST
PASS
9 % - 24 %
25 % - 41 %
42 % - 58 %
59 % - 74 %
75 % - 90 %
91 % - 100 %
Remote battery status
shown after power-up
Charging the battery
Removing the battery
Blinking:
about 12 minutes of
battery power remaining
awl02f.eps
Figure 3. Battery Charging, Removal, and Status

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Using the Smart Remote with
OptiFiber
Use the smart remote in place of a second OptiFiber tester
for loss/length testing in Smart Remote mode. Figure 4
shows examples of reference and test connections. See
the OptiFiber Certifying OTDR Users Manual or Technical
Reference Handbook for details on reference and test
connections.
O PTI F IBER
F2 F3 F4 F5
F1
VIEW
RECORDS
SAVE
FIBER
INSPECTOR
FUNCTIONS
SETUP
TEST
EXIT
ENTER
HELP
TALK
TEST
PASS
TEST
FAIL
TALK
TONE
O PTI F IBER
F2 F3 F4 F5
F1
VIEW
RECORDS
SAVE
FIBER
INSPECTOR
FUNCTIONS
SETUP
TEST
EXIT
ENTER
HELP
TALK
TEST
PASS
TEST
FAIL
TALK
TONE
Reference
connections
Test
connections
awl04f.eps
Figure 4. Using an OFSR-X in Smart Remote Mode