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FiberTEK IV
Quick Reference Guide

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FiberTEK IV
Quick Reference Guide
164818 rev1 01/2020
IDEAL INDUSTRIES Networks Ltd.
Stokenchurch House
Oxford Road
Stokenchurch
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HP14 3SX
United Kingdom
© IDEAL INDUSTRIES Networks Ltd 2020
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Getting Started
1, 2 and 3 Jumper | Normal Mode
1, 2 and 3 Jumper | Loopback
Set References | Results
Fibre Optic Test Limits

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INTRODUCTION
The LanTEK IV, FiberTEK IV and IDEAL AnyWARE Cloud features industry
leading performance, reliability, durability and time saving functionality.
FiberTEK IV adapters are used with LanTEK IV for fast and simple
certification of high bandwidth single-mode and multimode fibre optic
cabling including support for encircled flux testing (optional).
To pinpoint fibre cabling faults every FiberTEK IV adapter includes a built-in
visible light source to help you visually pinpoint faults and locate fibre ports.
FiberTEK IV provides optical loss (dB) measurements meeting Tier 1
certification requirements.
FiberTEK IV
Troubleshooting
Red laser light source to
visually pinpoint faults and
locate fibre ports
Encircled Flux
compliance
Enables compliance to the
2016 fibre standards
IEC 14763-3 and
ANSI/TIA- 526-14-C
(optional accessory – see
back page for details)
Certification
Tier-1 certification of
single-mode and
multimode fibre
optic cabling
Receive LED indicator
Flashes red to warn of light
from other sources, green
when linked to FiberTEK IV
Supports all common
connector types
SC, FC, ST adapters included.
LC adapters optional
Simplified
bi-directional
measurements
Eliminates process
of manually merging
directional tests into
one record
Field calibration
Allows 1 and 3 jumper field
calibration methods to ensure
accuracy and compliance to
ISO/IEC and ANSI/TIA standards

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GETTING STARTED
Ensure the software version installed on the LanTEK IV is 1.11 or higher. This
can be verified by pressing the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the
screen, then About and Software Version.
The remote software version is displayed when it is powered on and
connected to the main handset with either a copper or fibre optic cabling
link.
SC/ST/FC adapters are included with the FiberTEK IV modules, An optional
LC kit is available which includes LC adapters for the Rx ports of the
modules and SC-LC test cords for use on the Tx ports.
Optional Encircled Flux (EF) launch cables are available for use when a EF
launch is required/desired for multimode testing. EF cords are not necessary
when testing single-mode fibre.
When a FiberTEK IV module is first connected
to the main handset the Set Reference screen
will appear. Set Reference is used to “calibrate”
the launch cords used during testing. Press
CANCEL to bypass and perform the Set
Reference procedure later, or press SET
REFERENCE to perform the procedure now.
Pressing SET REFERENCE will display the set
reference screen with the default settings.
HELP OPTIONS
LanTEK IV and AnyWARE cloud have a comprehensive on-board help which
will guide you through how to use the features. This can be accessed as
follows:
Help on the LanTEK IV
Icon on the Menu Bar
Or click Settings - Usage
Guides:
Help on the AnyWARE Cloud
AnyWARE Cloud assistance can be
accessed by the Walk Me Through tab
located on the bottom right-hand side.

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GETTING STARTED
Displays current
setup that will be
used when Start
is pressed
Test View: Cycles
between the view
of the calibration
setup and the
view when
connected to the
fibre under test
Start: Initiates
set refence
procedure
Mode: Cycles between
Normal (2 FiberTEK module)
and Loopback (1 FiberTEK
module)
Jumpers:
Cycles through
the number of
jumpers to be
used during
testing
Test cord
number

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REFERENCE METHODS
Three options are available when setting the reference prior to testing. Each
method determines which components of the installed link are measured
during the certification test.
1-Jumper Reference
The 1-Jumper method includes the cable plus the connections on each side
of the cable:
2-Jumper Reference
The 2-Jumper method includes the cable plus the connection closest to the
light source side of the link. The connection on the side of the cable on the
power meter side of the link is not included in the measurement:
3-Jumper Reference
The 3-Jumper method measures only the cable and does not include the
connection on either side of the cable:

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1 JUMPER | NORMAL MODE
The 1 Jumper method is preferred by most cabling standards because it
most accurately represents the signal loss experienced by the equipment
during operation.
When testing the loss of the 2nd test cord, the cable under test and the two
connections of the cable under test are measured.
TEST CORD CONFIGURATION
VIEW
Connect test cords as shown for 1
Jumper Reference test:
TEST CORD AND FIBRE
UNDER TEST VIEW
Displays the components that
are included in the Autotest
measurement:
Orange test cord connected during
Set Reference
Fibre
connector
Orange line: Test cord that is included in
the autotest measurement
Blue line: Fibre under test
Grey line: Test cord that is not included in
the autotest measurement
Grey dot: Connectors that are not
included in the autotest measurement
Green dot: Connectors that are included
in the autotest measurement
N1/N2: Fibre number when testing two
fibres

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2 JUMPER | NORMAL MODE
The 2 Jumper method excludes the loss of the 2nd test cord and one of
the connections of the cable under test. The measured loss will be slightly
under-reported compared to the 1 Jumper method.
This method can be used when the connector type of the cable under test
are not available on the test equipment and hybrid test cords are required.
Fibre
connector
Orange test cord connected during
Set Reference
Blue line: Fibre under test
Grey line: Test cord that is not included in
the autotest measurement
Grey dot: Connectors that are not
included in the autotest measurement
Green dot: Connectors that are included
in the autotest measurement
N1/N2: Fibre number when testing two
fibres

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3 JUMPER | NORMAL MODE (MODIFIED 2 JUMPER)
The 3 Jumper method is preferred when hybrid test cords are required
to interface with the cable under test. It is essentially the 2 Jumper
method with a 3rd Jumper added after the reference is set to simulate the
measurement loss of the 1 Jumper method.
Fibre
connector
Orange test cord connected during
Set Reference
Blue line: Fibre under test
Grey line: Test cord that is not included in
the autotest measurement
Grey dot: Connectors that are not
included in the autotest measurement
Green dot: Connectors that are included
in the autotest measurement
N1/N2: Fibre number when testing two
fibres

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1 JUMPER | LOOPBACK
Loopback mode uses one FiberTEK module to test a single fibre when both
ends are located at the handset.
1 Jumper reference measures the cable under test and the connections at
both ends.
Fibre
connector
Orange test cord connected during
Set Reference
Orange line: Test cord that is included in
the autotest measurement
Blue line: Fibre under test
Grey line: Test cord that is not included in
the autotest measurement
Grey dot: Connectors that are not
included in the autotest measurement
Green dot: Connectors that are included
in the autotest measurement
N1/N2: Fibre number when testing two
fibres

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2 JUMPER | LOOPBACK
Loopback mode uses one FiberTEK module to test a single fibre when both
ends are located at the handset.
2 Jumper reference measures the cable under test and the loss from only
one connection. The measured loss will be less than the 1 Jumper method.
Fibre
connector
Orange test cord connected during
Set Reference
Blue line: Fibre under test
Grey line: Test cord that is not included in
the autotest measurement
Grey dot: Connectors that are not
included in the autotest measurement
Green dot: Connectors that are included
in the autotest measurement
N1/N2: Fibre number when testing two
fibres

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3 JUMPER | LOOPBACK
Loopback mode uses one FiberTEK module to test a single fibre when both
ends are located at the handset.
The 3 Jumper method is preferred when hybrid test cords are required
to interface with the cable under test. It is essentially the 2 Jumper
method with a 3rd Jumper added after the reference is set to simulate the
measurement loss of the 1 Jumper method.
Fibre
connectors
Orange test cord connected during
Set Reference
Orange line: Test cord that is included in
the autotest measurement
Blue line: Fibre under test
Grey line: Test cord that is not included in
the autotest measurement
Grey dot: Connectors that are not
included in the autotest measurement
Green dot: Connectors that are included
in the autotest measurement
N1/N2: Fibre number when testing two
fibres

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SET REFERENCE | RESULTS
After pressing Start with the desired reference type selected - example,
1-Jumper|Normal, the reference calibration process will begin. Once the
reference is set the user interface will indicate which end of the jumper to
disconnect from the module, and whether additional jumpers need to be
attached before testing.
The Calibration Reference
results will be displayed on
a range from Good-to-Poor.
Begin testing only when a
Good quality reference is
achieved. If Average or Poor
is shown, follow the on-
screen recommendations
to improve performance.
Clean the connectors of
the reference cords and
the FiberTEK IV modules,
replace worn/damaged
cords.
Always use fibre optic
specific cleaning products
and 99% isopropanol/IPA,
never use rubbing alcohol.
Use extreme care when
cleaning module ports to
prevent damage.

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CREATING A JOB
To create a job, select JOBS from the menu bar and then select:
Enter job name and if required,
select the job identifiers
(optional). This will allow tests
to be grouped specifically by
building, floor, etc.
Select when complete
1
2
Select the newly
created job from the
jobs screen
3
Select +to add tests
to the job, then
choose fibre
4
In Create Tests, enter the prefix (optional) and
the test range.
Test Ranges
Enter an alpha-numeric value in Test Range from:
that is the first test ID of a sequence.
Then enter the last value of the sequence in Test
range to: generate the list of test ID’s.
A red warning will be shown if the from and to
ranges cannot create a continuous series.
Tap on the test standard box to change the
default test standard selection.

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CREATING A JOB
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Select “Type” and
choose appropriate
fibre then tap
“Limit Method”
5 6 Select “Cabling
Standards” 7Select ISO/IEC from the “Group”
menu
Select the desired
test standard from
the “Standard”
menu
Confirm the
prefix, test range
and test standard,
then to add the
new tests to the
job
Verify the other
test parameters
are correct then
select
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FIBRE OPTIC TEST LIMITS
A test limit must be selected when adding fibre tests to a LanTEK IV Job.
Four types of test limits are available; Cabling Standards, Applications,
Manual Loss Budget and Calculated Loss Budget.
CHOOSING A LIMIT TYPE
Cabling Standards are limits defined by the same standards organisations
that create limits for copper cabling, namely ISO/IEC, ANSI/TIA, CENELEC/
EN and others. These limits are typically for backbone and horizontal fibre
cabling installed in commercial buildings. The limits are generic and are not
designed to support a specific application or data rate, instead the limits
are designed to support a wide range of high-performance applications. In
nearly all cases there are limits for both wavelengths in multimode or single-
mode systems.
APPLICATIONS
Applications limits are used to determine whether a specific application
such as 40 Gb/s multimode Ethernet can be supported by the fibre under
test. The pass/fail criterion are specific to the application and are always
wavelength specific. For example the 10GBase-L application has a limit for
1310nm only, while the 10GBase-E application has a limit for 1550nm only.
These applications are designed for specific types of hardware, each with its
specified operational wavelength and maximum supported distance.

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LOSS BUDGET CALCULATOR
Manual budget
Budgets can be manually set when the allowable loss of the cabling is
known. A common use for manual loss budgets is when a network designer
supplies the maximum allowed loss to the installer or when the active
equipment to be operated on the cabling has a known loss budget.
Budget Calculator
Budget Calculator allows the loss budget to be
calculated based on the components of the link
under test.
Enter the attenuation coecient of the fibre
cable, the number of adapters and splices plus the
attenuation of each and the system will calculate
the loss limit based on the length of cable for each
test.
For example, if the entered parameters are
Fibre attenuation coecient = 3dB/km
3 connections at 0.75db each
2 splices at 0.3db each
For a 2km cable the loss limit is 8.85dB.
2km of fibre x 3dB = 6dB
3 connections x 0.75dB = 2.25dB
2 splices x 0.3dB = 0.6dB
The calculator settings allow single or dual
wavelength measurements to meet testing
requirements.

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