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FiberTEK III

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Issue 4 - 02/2016
(Applies to LanTEK III software revision 3.067 onwards)
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Safety Precautions
WARNING!
NEVER look directly into the port of measuring adapter, at connector surface, open fiber ends or
into couplers. There is a risk of light emerging from the fiber that is not visible, which could
permanently damage your eyes.
If you are not sure whether the device is switched on or whether the fiber transmits light, for safety
reasons always assume that the device is active.
Handle bare fibers properly; there is a risk of injury from fiber splinters.
Protect your eyes when working with bare fibers; fiber splinters could permanently damage your
eyes.
Never let fiber scraps lie openly and never dispose of them loosely in normal waste containers;
there is a risk of injury from fiber splinters.
CAUTION!
When connecting the measuring adapter to a light-conducting line, the maximum measuring range
must be observed (see specifications of individual modules). Exceeding it could result in damages
to FiberTEK™ III modules.
NOTE:
Before connecting cable adapter to FiberTEK™ III adapter, ensure that the plugs of cable
connectors are clean.
Clean ferrules of measuring adapter only with dry, lint-free, non-abrasive materials.
The plugs can be cleaned with suitable fiber cleaning cloths or cleaning pens. IDEAL
recommends cleaning set #1219-00-1621025205 (2.5 mm) and 025204 (1.25 mm) to care
for the modules and patch cord.
Disclaimer
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. does not assume any liability for death, injury or damage to
equipment or property resulting from improper use of the battery packs.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. will not be liable for consequential damages that may result from
tampering with the battery packs or charger or their use thereafter.
Subject to technical changes.
Environmental Protection
If you have any questions concerning these precautions, the operating instructions, or any
other concerns about the safe use and disposal of the battery packs used in LanTEK®III,
please contact a representative of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.

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Information on the use of this Instruction Manual
The following symbols used in this manual indicate that the user should exercise particular
caution in order to prevent personal injury or damage to the FiberTEK™III or the system
under test.
WARNING!
This symbol indicates potentially lethal voltages or dangerous situations. The life and/or
health of the person performing the activity or anybody in the vicinity is at risk.
CAUTION!
This symbol indicates that the relative activity could possibly harm the environment or
damage technical equipment.
NOTE:
Here you will find general notes, additional information, or support.
Typographical Conventions
•Boldface Refers to a button on LanTEK III Cable Certifier.
•Italics Refers to a menu option in this Operating Manual.
•Quotation marks " " identify a "Screen Message".

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Specifications ............................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2. Product Description.................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Test Modules ....................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Controls, Ports, Indicators and Connectors..............................................................................8
2.2 Fiber Adapters .........................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Encircled Flux ...........................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3. Calibration .................................................................................................................11
3.1 Field Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Performing Field Calibration ............................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 4. Testing using FiberTEK™ III ....................................................................................14
4.1 Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords ....................................14
4.2 Test Setup According to Reference Method with One Test Cord.....................................14
4.3 Set Autotest Pref..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.1 Selection of Fiber Test Standard ................................................................................................ 15
4.3.2 Selection of Refractive Index........................................................................................................ 16
4.3.3 Selection of Fiber size and Wavelength .................................................................................. 16
4.3.4 Determine Loss Budget................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Evaluation of Autotest Results for Fibers (LWL)...................................................................... 18
4.4.1 Passed/Failed Rating ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Saving Current Autotest Results................................................................................................. 18
4.4.3 Manual Saving of Autotest Results (Autosave off)............................................................. 19
4.4.4 Working with Jobs ....................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.5 Display of Result Details ................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 5. FiberTEK™ III Analyse Mode..................................................................................20
5.1.1 Continuous Run .................................................................................................................................20
5.1.2 Power Meter Mode ............................................................................................................................ 21

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Chapter 1. Specifications
Operational Conditions
(unless specified
otherwise)
1. At 23 ±1 ºC unless otherwise specified.
2. After ten-minute warm-up time.
Testing speed
Autotest 8 seconds for each fiber / fiber pair (i.e. twice this for a Bi-
Directional test)
Input (Meter) connectors Universal with adaptors for FC, ST, SC and LC
Output (Source)
connectors
Universal with adaptors for FC, ST, SC and LC
Fiber type 9/125 µm, 50/125 μm and 62.5/125 μm
Source type and nominal
wavelength
MM LED: 850 nm LED and 1300 nm LED
SM Laser: 1310 nm and 1550 nm FP laser
Source wavelengths
MM: 850 ±20 nm
1300 nm -35 to +30 nm
SM: 1310 ±20 nm
1550 nm ±30 nm
Source spectral width
MM LED: Source spectral width (Full-Width Half-Maximum -
FWHM):
35 nm at 850 nm typical
80 nm at 1300 nm typical
Source power in light
source mode
MM 850 nm LED: -20 to -23 dBm nominal
With EF mode conditioner: -23 to -26 dBm nominal
MM 1300 nm LED: -15 to -20 dBm
With EF mode conditioner: -18 to -23 dBm
SM Laser: > -7 dBm
Source power stability
850, 1300 nm LED: ±0.25 dBm over 8 hours
1310, 1550 nm Lasers: ±0.25 dBm over 8 hours
Encircled Flux Compliance
Using optional external mode conditioner, complies withTIA-526-14-
B and IEC 61280-1-4 at the end of the cable
Length measurement
MM LED: 0 – 7,500 m of 50/125 or 62.5/125 µm fiber
SM Laser: : 0 - 20,000 m 9/125
µ
m fiber
Length measurement
accuracy
±1.5 m ±2% of length, 2 m minimum
Power meter type InGaAs detector
Power meter calibrated
wavelengths
MM: 850 nm, 1300nm
SM: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
Power measurement
range
0 to -55 dBm (850 nm)
0 to –60 dBm (1300/1310 nm and 1550 nm)
Power measurement
uncertainty (accuracy)
±0.25 dB at – 20 dBm, calibration performed with an FC adaptor
Measurement linearity
•850 nm: target ±0.2 dB between 0 and -45 dBm, ± 0.25 dB below
-45 dBm
•1300/1310 nm and 1550 nm: target ±0.2 dB between 0 and -55
dBm, ± 0.2 dB below -55 dBm
Display resolution
Power/attenuation: 0.01dB or dBm
Power W: 3 digits
1.00 to 9.99 nW
10.0 to 99.9 nW
100 to 999 nW
1.00 to 9.99 uW
10.0 to 99.9 uW
100 to 999 uW
Length: 0.1m / 0.5ft
Display update rate Approximately 2 updates per second on power meter function

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Standards Organization
Classification or Application
Fiber Type
Core size (um) / wavelength (nm)
Max Link Channel Loss (dB)
Max Connector Insertion Loss (dB)
Max Splice Insertion Loss (dB)
Min Connector Return Loss (dB)
Maximum Distance (m)
Min Operating Distance (m) (50um/62.5um)
Max Fiber Attenuation (dB/km)
Min Fiber Bandwidth (MHz- km)
TIA 568-B.3 Horizontal link Multimode 62.5/850 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 90 n/s 3.5 160
Horizontal link Multimode 50/850 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 90 n/s 3.5 500
Horizontal link Multimode 62.5/1300 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 90 n/s 1.5 500
Horizontal link Multimode 50/1300 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 90 n/s 1.5 500
Backbone Multimode 62.5/850 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 2km n/s 3.5 160
Backbone Multimode 50/850 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 2km n/s 3.5 500
Backbone Multimode 62.5/1300 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 2km n/s 1.5 500
Backbone Multimode 50/1300 n/s 0.75 0.3 >20 2km n/s 1.5 500
Horizontal link Single mode 9/1310 n/s 0.75 0.3 >26 90 n/s 1.0 n/a
Horizontal link Single mode 9/1550 n/s 0.75 0.3 >26 90 n/s 1.0 n/a
Backbone (ISP) Single mode 9/1310 n/s 0.75 0.3 >26 3km n/s 1.0 n/a
Backbone (ISP) Single mode 9/1550 n/s 0.75 0.3 >26 3km n/s 1.0 n/a
Backbone -
(OSP)
Single mode 9/1310 n/s 0.75 0.3 >26 3km n/s 0.5 n/a
Backbone -
(OSP)
Single mode 9/1550 n/s0.75 0.3 >26 3km n/s 0.5 n/a
OF-300 OM1
50 or
62.5/1300
1.95
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 300 1.5 500
OF-300 OM2
50 or
62.5/850
2.55
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 300 3.5 500
OF-300 OM2
50 or
62.5/1300
1.95
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 300 1.5 500
OF-300 OM3 50/850 2.55
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 300 3.5 1500
OF-300 OM3 50/1300 1.95
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 300 1.5 500
OF-300 OS1
9/1310 or
1550
1.80
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >35 n/s 300 1.0 n/s
OF-500 OM1
50 or
62.5/850
3.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 500 3.5 200
OF-500 OM1
50 or
62.5/1300
2.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 500 1.5 500
Summary of Fiber Optic Cabling Standards & Application Requirements
ISO 11801
Generic
Cabling
ISO 11801
Generic
Cabling
Generic
Cabling

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Standards Organization
Classification or Application
Fiber Type
Core size (um) / wavelength (nm)
Max Link Channel Loss (dB)
Max Connector Insertion Loss (dB)
Max Splice Insertion Loss (dB)
Min Connector Return Loss (dB)
Maximum Distance (m)
Min Operating Distance (m) (50um/62.5um)
Max Fiber Attenuation (dB/km)
Min Fiber Bandwidth (MHz- km)
OF-500 OM2
50 or
62.5/850
3.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 500 3.5 500
OF-500 OM2
50 or
62.5/1300
2.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 500 3.5 500
OF-500 OM3 50/850 3.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 500 3.5 1500
OF-500 OM3 50/130 2.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 500 1.5 500
OF-500 OS1
9/1310 or
1550
2.00
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >35 n/s 500 1.0 n/a
OF-2000 OM1
50 or
62.5/850
8.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 2km 3.5 200
OF-2000 OM1
50 or
62.5/1300
4.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 2km 1.5 500
OF-2000 OM2
50 or
62.5/850
8.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 2km 3.5 500
OF-2000 OM2
50 or
62.5/1300
4.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 2km 1.5 500
OF-2000 OM3 50/850 8.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 2km 3.5 1500
OF-2000 OM3 50/130 4.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >20 n/s 2km 1.5 500
OF-2000 OS1
9/1310 or
1550
3.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
0.3 >35 n/s 2km 1.0 n/a
IEEE 802.3 10Base-FL
Multimode/
OM1-OM2
62.5/850 12.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 2km 03.75 160
10Base-FL
Multimode/
OM1-OM3
50/850 12.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 1.5km 03.75 160
100Base-FX
Multimode/
OM1-OM3
62.5 or
50/1300
11.00
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s n/s 2km 03.75 500
1000Base-SX
Multimode/
OM1-OM2
62.5/850 2.33
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 220 3.75 160
1000Base-SX
Multimode/
OM2-OM3
62.5/850 2.53
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 275 3.75 200
1000Base-SX
Multimode/
OM1-OM3
50/850 3.25
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 500 3.5 400
1000Base-SX
Multimode/
OM2-OM3
50/850 3.43
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 550 3.5 500
1000Base-LX
Multimode/
OM1-OM2
62.5/1300 2.32
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 550 1.5 500
1000Base-LX
Multimode/
OM1-OM2
50/1300 2.32
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 550 1.5 400/500
1000Base-LX
Singlemode/
OS1
9/1310 4.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >26 n/s 5km 0.5 n/a
10GBase-SR
Multimode-
OM1
62.5/850 2.60
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 26 3.5 160
10GBase-SR
Multimode-
OM1
62.5/805 2.50
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 33 3.5 200
10GBase-SR
Multimode/
OM2-OM3
50/850 2.20
0.75 ea/
1.5 total
n/s >20 n/s 66 3.5 400
ISO 11801
Generic
Cabling

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Chapter 2. Product Description
2.1 Test Modules
FiberTEK™III is a fiber optic adaptor module for the IDEAL LanTEK III Cable Certifier. .It is
available as either Single-mode (SM) module or a Multimode (MM) module and may be used
either singly in “looped” mode with LanTEK III Display handset or as a pair also using the
Remote handset.
NOTE
Many of the generic functions of LanTEK III, such as Power, Jobs Management and Talk
Mode, are available when FiberTEK™ III is in use. Please refer to LanTEK III documentation
for further details.
The adaptor modules are hot-swappable, ie. they can be changed without switching the
LanTEK III power off.
The two adaptor modules have an identical layout, as described below.
2.1.1 Controls, Ports, Indicators and Connectors
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fig. 1 The Single-mode FiberTEK™ III module

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Item Description
1 Rx Port Receiver port for cable testing and Power Meter input.
2 Rx Port adapter ring
Leave in place when using FC, SC or ST adapters.
Remove when using LC adapters.
3 Rx Status LED
Dark: no light signal received
Red blinking: light signal detected, but not recognised
as from a FiberTEK™III adaptor
Green blinking: light signal detected and identified as
from a FiberTEK™III adaptor
Green continuous: light signal received from FiberTEK™
III adaptor and communications between adaptor(s)
established
Note: This LED is useful for identifying which fiber is
which in a duplex cable. It is not necessary to plug the
fiber into the Rx Port to do this - bringing the fiber end
near to the Rx Port is sufficient.
4 Protective caps
Always keep in place when the ports are not in use to
protect against damage and dust.
5 System connector Connection to LanTEK III
6 Red light source
Visible source for cable identification.
2.5mm universal ferrule.
7 Tx Port
Dual Wavelength Light Source.
Note that the Tx signal is switched on by the system
software and cannot be switched off by the user.
Do not look directly into the fiber end - it may be
carrying a dangerous level of invisible light!
8
Visible Red light source
status LED
Dark: Off
Red: On
9 Tx Status LED
Dark: light source OFF
Orange: 850 nm (MM) or 1550 nm (SM) source on
Red: 1300 nm (MM) or 1310 nm (SM) source on
10 Visible Red light source
switch
Press once: Visible light source blinks
Press again: Visible light source On
Press again: Visible light source Off
Note: This function can be used to trace fibers by
looking for the visible red light coming out of the end
of a fiber or escaping from the jacket at a bend point.
Do not look directly into the fiber end - it may be
carrying a dangerous level of invisible light!

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2.2 Fiber Adapters
FiberTEK™III modules are provided with interchangeable FC, SC and ST fiber adapters.
Adapters for the Rx port and the Tx port are identical and interchangeable. All of the
adapters have a screw fitting to attach them to the module. The Rx port is fitted with an
adapter ring that should be kept in place when using FC, SC or ST adapters.
FC Adapter (supplied)
SC Adapter (supplied)
ST Adapter (supplied)
Rx LC Adapter (optional)
Tx LC Adaptor (optional)
Fig. 2 Fiber Adapters
LC adapters are available optionally. The correct LC adapter must be used on the Tx Port -
MM (Orange boot- part number 025202) / SM (Yellow boot - part number 025201). When
using LC adapters, the adapter ring must first be removed from the Rx Port.
To remove an adapter, unscrew it anticlockwise.
Before fitting the new adapter, clean the inside of the ferrules in the port connector and in
the adapter with a cotton bud. Fit the new adapter by screwing it clockwise.
2.3 Encircled Flux
By using the optional IDEAL 164050 (50/125 um SC to SC) or 164051 (50/125 um SC to LC)
conditioning unit, the Tx signal from the Multimode module can be made to be Encircled Flux
compliant as defined by IEC 62180-4-1 / TIA 455-526-14-B.
NOTE
The use of this conditioning unit introduces some Insertion Loss and therefore, before it is
used, a Field Calibration must be performed, with the conditioning unit connected to the
adaptor Tx port.

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Chapter 3. Calibration
To comply with precision requirements, you should have your LanTEK III and FiberTEK™III
Cable Tester calibrated on an annual basis. Before sending the tester for calibration or
maintenance, please contact the local Technical Customer Service of IDEAL INDUSTRIES at
www.idealnetworks.net
3.1 Field Calibration
During calibration, FiberTEK™ III calculates a reference level for the loss measurement.
Calibration accuracy depends on warm-up period of measuring adapter and quality of the
test cords.
NOTE
The launch and tail cords must correspond to the type of fiber to be tested (e.g. 50-µm
launch fibers for testing of 50-
µ
m cable).
All connections on launch, tail and reference cords must be in compliance with the
requirements of ISO/IEC 14763-3 concerning length as well as insertion loss.
To ensure the specified measuring accuracy, a sufficient warm up period must be allowed
for the measuring adapter.
The temperature of LanTEK® III Cable Tester and measuring adapter should correspond to
the ambient temperature.
To prevent condensation on optics, do not remove dust covers on measuring adapters
before performing cable test.
Close optical input/output again immediately with dust covers after removal of launch
fibers.
The field calibration values are saved in the Display handset (DH). The loss of the launch
fibers and couplers used during calibration are deducted from the loss results during the
cable test.
Before testing of fibers a calibration should be performed if:
•the launch cords have been subject to change or strong movement;
•the fiber type has been changed;
•the measuring adapters have been changed;
3.2 Performing Field Calibration
1. Connect the reference patch cables between the Display handset (DH) and Remote
handset (RH) (Normal mode) or looped on the Display handset (Loop mode).
2. Once connected, do not disconnect the Tx reference patch cable until testing on the
target cables is complete.
3. Use
Arrow Keys
to navigate on ready screen to "Calibration" and press
Enter
.
4. Select required calibration method
NOTE
The Field Calibration should be performed using the same arrangement of jumpers as will
be used in the tests.
1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to " Field Calibration" display and
confirm with Enter.
2. Select the required method:

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•In the 1-Jumper test method, the cable under test must be plugged
directly into the Rx Port of the FiberTEK™ III. Field Calibration uses a
single jumper (Launch Cord) for each direction.
Fig. 3
One Jumper Field Calibration
•If it is not possible or practical to plug the cable under test directly into
the Rx Port (for example if it is a Permanent Link) the 3-Jumper test
method must be used instead. For Field calibration in this method, 3
jumpers are used in each direction - a Launch Cord, a Field Calibration
Cord and a Tail Cord.
Fig. 4
Three Jumper Field Calibration
•For testing cables where both ends are available in one location, a
Loopback method is provided. This method uses only the Display
Handset. A 1-Jumper or a 3-Jumper Field calibration can be performed,
depending on whether it is possible to plug the cable to be tested
directly into the Tx and Rx Ports of the FiberTEK™ III .
Fig. 5
Loopback Field Calibration (1-Jumper)

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Fig. 6
Loopback Field Calibration (3-Jumper)
•Use the soft keys / to select whether to test a
single cable in one direction or a duplex cable in both directions. (This
setting does not affect the Field calibration.)
3. Use soft key to start the Field Calibration
4. Follow the instructions on screen
5. After the Field Calibration is complete, an indication of the quality of the jumper(s)
used is shown:
Fig. 7
Field Calibration result
NOTE
The cables connected to the Tx Ports must not be removed following calibration.
If field calibration was not successful, implement the following measures:
•Check correct connection of launch cords.
•Check launch fiber connections for contamination. If necessary, clean connections
and check with a fiber test microscope (IDEAL order number 45-332).
•Dirty launch fibers also contaminate the measuring adapter connections. Clean
the connections on the FiberTEK™ III measuring adapters with an optical cleaning
sponge.
•Check launch cords with a fiber continuity tester (IDEAL order number: VFF5) for
continuity.
•Replace suspected damaged launch cords.

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Chapter 4. Testing using FiberTEK™ III
All cable parameter default settings programmed in the FiberTEK™ III Cable Certifier are
based on generic standards, proposed industry recommendations for cables and network
links, the latest technical information available from International LAN cabling standards
committees, the LAN industry, and IDEAL INDUSTRIES' own experience and testing.
Before performing any measurements, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. recommends to request
detailed information from contractor or project manager on the standards to be used for
measuring, to ensure that relevant parameters are complied with.
4.1 Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords
This is the preferred measuring method, based on ISO/IEC 14763-3, which can be used for
any topology - both installation and transmission line. Irrespective of the plug face, it is also
used on the measuring equipment and within the transmission line.
Calibration takes place via reference line between the launch cords and tail cords used for
measurement.
Fig. 8 Test Setup According to Reference Method with Three Test Cords
4.2 Test Setup According to Reference Method with One Test Cord
This measuring method is based on ISO/IEC 14763-3.
All connectors on the measuring equipment and within the line must be of the same type.
Calibration is performed with the launch cord used for the measurement. Subsequently, the
line to be measured and a tail cord are introduced.
NOTE
The launch cord used for the field calibration must not be disconnected from the source
otherwise the calibration is invalid.
LS PM
Launch cord Link under test Tail cord
Measured Loss
LS
PM
Launch cord
Calibration cord
Tail cord

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Fig. 9 Test Setup According to Reference Method with One Test Cord
4.3 Set Autotest Pref
Autotest is the test mode used most often. The Autotest allows various presettings:
•Automatic saving
•Passed/Failed Rating
1. On start screen of Display handset (DH) select option Preferences.
2. Select option Autotest Pref.
3. Now enter the desired preferences in the opening screen.
NOTE
Please note that Autotest Pref entered by you must be in compliance with the
requirements of the certification to be carried out.
The certification of fiber cabling is usually performed according to TIA-568 or ISO 11801
standards; in doing so, the passed/failed criterion is based on cable length, number of splices
and connections in the fiber line.
In addition to these criteria, the FiberTEK™III can also be configured for application-specific
fiber tests. These fiber tests are particular beneficial when determining whether a fiber line
supports certain types of network technology, such as 100BaseSX or 1000BaseLX.
4.3.1 Selection of Fiber Test Standard
1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to "LASER" display and confirm with
Enter.
2. Use Arrow Keys to select the desired fiber typeset standard and confirm with Enter.
LS
PM
Launch cord
LS PM
Launch cord Link under test
Measured Loss

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Fig. 10 Select fiber type
4.3.2 Selection of Refractive Index
1. Use Arrow Keys to navigate on ready screen to " LASER" display and confirm with
Enter.
2. Use soft key to display the Refractive Index screen.
3. Set the Refractive Index according to the cable manufacturer's data.
Note: The Refractive Index setting is not affected by changing the Fiber Standard
Fig. 11 Set refractive index
4.3.3 Selection of Fiber size and Wavelength
1. After selecting Fiber type, the cable properties screen is displayed.
2. Use soft key to select the fiber size.
3. Use soft keys / to select test wavelength
Fig. 12 Select Fiber size and wavelength

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4.3.4 Determine Loss Budget
The loss budget influences the passed/failed thresholds for the loss measurements
performed with FiberTEK™ III. However, since the loss budget has no impact on the actual
loss measurement, this function is for informative purposes only. If the measured loss is
smaller or equal to the loss budget, a is displayed. If the loss exceeds the loss budget, the
following symbol appears: .
Use soft key to open Loss Budget Menu and to change limits according to
wavelength.
Fig. 13 Loss Budget
NOTE
Refer to Specifications to find an overview of cabling standards and application
requirements for the installation of fibers.
If you want to keep the offered Budget value, confirm with Enter,
If not, use keypad to enter a number or use the soft key to open input box for loss
budget calculator.
Fig. 14
Loss Budget Calculator

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1. Use Up/Down Arrow Keys to navigate to individual boxes and use alphanumeric keys
to enter details concerning the fiber line.
Length (m) > Loss/km
Fusion splices: Number > Loss
Connector Pairs: Number > Loss
Mechanical splices: Number > Loss
2. Use soft key to calculate the budget. The result appears in Loss Budget
box.
3. To confirm, press Enter in this box and press Enter in the next box.
4. Return to the Main Menu by pressing Enter once more.
The new limits will now be used when an Autotest is performed.
4.4 Evaluation of Autotest Results for Fibers (LWL)
4.4.1 Passed/Failed Rating
The overall Autotest result appears in the upper right of the Autotest screen. The single
Autotest results appear on the right beside the corresponding tests.
Symbols for Overall Test Result
Symbol Overall Autotest Result
The overall Autotest was completed without errors if all single tests
received a passing grade.
The overall Autotest receives a failing grade if at least one single test
failed.
Autotest Symbols for Single Tests
Symbol Single Autotest Results
Passed: All results are within the limits, with adequate margins.
Implied Pass when the budget is set to zero.
Failed: At least one result has exceeded the limit by more than the
accuracy specified for the device.
4.4.2 Saving Current Autotest Results
The Autotest results can be saved in the internal memory of LanTEK®II Cable Tester
immediately after the test.
•The test results are automatically saved if Autosave Pref is enabled.
•Only Autotests with the overall evaluation Passed can be automatically saved.
•Tests with fail result must be manually saved.
•A name is automatically assigned to finished tests if Auto Increment function has
been enabled. Use soft key to save the result using the default name. If
another name is preferred, use option to manually assign another name.

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4.4.3 Manual Saving of Autotest Results (Autosave off)
1. To manually save an Autotest, at the bottom edge of the screen press the soft key
. Now a brief acknowledgement appears, indicating the name under which
the test will be saved.
2. If the current name already exists a warning message appears, asking whether you
want to overwrite the existing file or enter another name.
3. Press Escape to cancel and return to previous display without saving or to
overwrite existing file.
4.4.4 Working with Jobs
The Autotest is saved under an unique name. The test results can be viewed, printed or
deleted on the File screen.
1. On the ready screen, select File option and open job list.
2. Mark the desired job. Use to open the folder containing the option list.
3. Mark the desired function and confirm with Enter.
4.4.5 Display of Result Details
The Autotest is saved under an unmistakable name. The test results can be viewed, printed
or deleted on the File screen.
1. On the ready screen, select File option and open Job List.
2. Mark the desired job. Press Enter to open the job.
3. Use Arrow Keys to mark the desired test record.
4. Press Enter to open the record.
5. Press Escape to return to previous screen at any time.