Viavi Certifier40G User manual

CERTIFIER40G
Fiber Certification Testing
User Manual

Certifier Series (C40G)

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WARNING
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard.
It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important
data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
CAUTION
Operating procedure, practice, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

General Safety Information
WARNING
Do not use the device if it is damaged. Before you use the device, inspect the casing. Look for cracks
or missing plastic. Do not operate the device around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
Always use the device with the cables provided.
Observe all markings on the device before establishing any connection.
When servicing the device, use only the specified replacement parts.
Do not operate the device with the cover removed or loosened.
Use only the power adapter provided by the manufacturer to avoid any unexpected hazards.
CAUTION
If the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the device protection may be
impaired.
Always use dry cloth to clean the device. Do not use ethyl alcohol or any other volatile liquid to clean
the device.
Do not permit any blockage of the ventilation holes of the device.
Environmental Conditions
This instrument is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below
shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument
Environmental conditions Requirements
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Operating humidity 20% to 85% RH non-condensing
Relative humidity 10% to 80%
NOTE
The CERTIFIER40G, CERTIFIER10G complies with the following Safety and Regulatory requirements.
DIN EN 55024, Edition:2003-10 (IEC/CISPR 24:1997, modified + A1:2001 + A2:2002); EN 55024:1998 +
A1:2001 + A2:2003

DIN EN 55022; VDE 0878-22:2008-05 (IEC/CISPR 22:2005, modified + A1:2005); EN 55022:2006 +
A1:2007
Regulatory Markings
The CE mark is a registered trademark of the
European Community. This CE mark shows
that the product complies with all the
relevant European Legal Directives.

Manufacturer‘s Name
Psiber Data Pte. Ltd
Manufacturer’s Address
3 Science Park Drive #03-08,
The Franklin Singapore Science Park 1,
Singapore 118223
Declares under sole responsibility that the product as originally delivered
Description
Cable Certification Tester Kit
Equipment
Cable Certifier
Complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives and
carries the CE marking accordingly:
DIN EN 55024, Edition:2003-10 (IEC/CISPR 24:1997, modified + A1:2001 + A2:2002); EN
55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
DIN EN 55022;
VDE 0878-22:2008-05 (IEC/CISPR 22:2005, modified + A1:2005);
EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007
Signature
Arvind C Patel
Quality Management
Psiber Data Pte. Ltd.
www.psiberdata.com
Date :
December 14, 2010
Declaration of Conformity

Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started ..................................................................................................................8
Unpacking the box ....................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Configuring Certifier.......................................................................................................10
Certifier User Interface ................................................................................................................ 10
Touch Screen Layout.............................................................................................................. 10
The One Touch Access Buttons ............................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Setting Reference............................................................................................................21
Chapter 4: Configuring an AUTOTEST............................................................................................30
Testing Guide for Dual-Ended Testing ...................................................................................... 31
Testing Guide for Single-Ended Loopback Testing...................................................................... 32
Chapter 5: Performing an AUTOTEST .............................................................................................34
Managing test result(s) .......................................................................................................... 35
Exporting test results into J-Report PC Software........................................................................ 36

1
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Unpacking the box
Single Mode Fiber
Single Mode Adapters
SC-SC Duplex Reference Cords
Mating Coupler
Multi Mode Fiber
Multi Mode Adapters
SC-SC Duplex Reference Cords
Mating Coupler

Encircled Flux Compliant Multi Mode Fiber
EF Compliant MM Adapters
FC-SC Modally Transparent
Reference Cords SC-SC Tail
Cords
Mating Coupler
Optional SM/MM/MMEF LC Cord Kits available.

2
Chapter 2: Configuring Certifier
Certifier User Interface
Touch Screen Layout
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) in version 7.0’s firmware has been updated with a more
responsive system and quick-access menus.
Certifier boots up to the SETUP screen. It is categorised into 5 groups:
1. Status bar
2. Configuration group
3. Test Settings group
4. Project Settings group
5. System Settings group

1. The Status bar displays the current date, talk set and battery level.
2. The Configuration group provides selection on number of jumper(s) referencing is
set to, and determine single or bi-directional test is performed during an AUTOTEST.
3. The Test Settings group provides results oriented configurations necessary to
perform an AUTOTEST.
4. The Project Settings group provides non-results oriented configurations before
performing an AUTOTEST.
5. The System Settings group settings provides device, time, localization and device
related configurations. The Information group at the top provides hardware
information such as the device Information (Local/Remote), name, battery level, etc.
The One Touch Access Buttons
The fundamental philosophy behind the Certifier User Interface is simplicity in its ease of
use. The main functions of the One-Touch access buttons as follows:
AUTOTEST
The “AUTOTEST” button will perform an immediate certification test on the last
configured settings. If no settings were configured, default settings will be used.
Test results will be generated automatically after the test is completed.
You will receive any of the following 4 results after the “AUTOTEST”:
Green “PASS” – Good test result in accordance to pre-defined settings.
Red “FAIL” – Unacceptable results with severe disturbance on one or
more test parameters.
You will be given the following option after performing an AUTOTEST:
“Save” test results to device
An “AUTOTEST” will fail in the event of missing connection between the Local and Remote
units, wrong settings configured, “dirty” end connectors or broken cables.

SM Fiber AUTOTEST results
Detailed results for 1310nm
Detailed results for 1550nm
MM Fiber AUTOTEST results
Detailed results for 850nm
Detailed results for 1310nm

MMEF Fiber AUTOTEST results
Detailed results for 850nm
Detailed results for 1300nm
If Bi-direction is selected, swap the TX and RX connections on both ends when prompted.
Swapping of TX and RX for
Single-ended loopback
testing.
Swapping of TX and RX for
Dual-ended testing.
SETUP
The “SETUP” button provides setting options necessary to conduct an AUTOTEST and
configure the device.
These options include –
Configuration
Configuration provides selection of the number of jumper(s) is used for setting reference on
dual or single ended loopback, and determines if single or bi-directional test is performed
during an AUTOTEST.

1 Jumper, Single-ended
1 Jumper, Dual-ended
2 Jumpers, Single-ended
2 Jumpers, Dual-ended
3 Jumpesr, Single-ended
3 Jumpers, Dual-ended
According to the ISO/IEC standards, the 2-jumpers testing method is not compliant,
hence the selection for 2-jumpers configuration will be disabled when an ISO limit is
selected.

Test Settings
Test Settings provides results oriented configurations necessary to perform an AUTOTEST.
Test Limit
Standard Limits: Choose from a list of standards to determine the performance criteria in a
given standard. Tab to change the value for number of connections, loss per connection,
number of splices and loss per splice.
Network Limits: Choose from a list of network limits to determine additional specific network
testing criteria such as maximum loss in link validation, Ethernet standard, fiber channel or
custom limits. Custom limits can be created using spreadsheet software, saved as *.CSV
format and loaded to the device.
Length Limits: Enter fiber length if test criteria requires specific fiber length.

Cable
Press the SETUP button > Test Settings > Cable to choose from a list of cable manufacturers.
If unsure of manufacturer, choose “Generic SMF” or “Generic MMF”, or “Customised Cable”
to create custom cable.
Click “Add” to add or “Manage” to remove customised cable(s) from the customised cable list.
Add customised cable
Manage customised cables
When creating customised cable, determining the cable name, cable type, performance grade
and cable’s refractive index is required.
Certifier introduces the “Manage” button on version 7.0
firmware. “Manage” enables multiple saved items such as sites,

operators, customized cables, customized connectors and results to be selected
and deleted simultaneously.
Refractive Index
The refractive index determines the speed light is travelling in the fiber optic. The value is
determined by the fiber cable selected.
Modal Bandwidth
Press the SETUP button > Test Settings > Modal Bandwidth to choose the modal bandwidth
of the cable under test. Modal bandwidth refers to the signalling rate per distance unit. Select
400MHz*Km for OM1 (62.5/125), 500MHz*Km for OM2 (50/125), 2000MHz*Km for OM3
(50/125) and 4700Mhz*Km for OM4 (50/125).

Project Settings
Project Settings provides non-results oriented configurations before performing an
AUTOTEST.
Refer to User Manual –Certifier Copper Certification for more information on Project Settings.
Label Source
Refer to User Manual –Certifier Copper Certification or User Guide –List Based Testing for
more information.
List Based Testing
List based testing allows creation of label list in the J-Report software on PC and then bring
the list to Certifier. It further allows easy selection of labels from the list to help technician
select the cables to be tested quickly. This testing method is carefully optimized for typical
test work-flow, and it significantly improves productivity.
Refer to User Manual –Certifier Copper Certification or User Guide –List Based Testing for
more information.
System Settings
Device Type
Press the SETUP button > System Settings 1 > Device Settings > Device Type to set unit as a
Local or Remote unit. Device will reboot to take effect.
Refer to User Manual –Certifier Copper Certification for more information on System Settings.
DATA
The “DATA” button provides archive and data management ability to saved sites and
test results. Saved test results can be renamed or deleted in this option.

View results
Manage results
TOOLS
The “TOOLS” button provides advanced options for in-depth troubleshooting and
advanced Certifier users. These options include-
Requires:
Local and Remote
Requires:
Local and Remote
Requires:
Local or Remote
Set Reference –Establish test
conditions and exclude the
reference cords from the
measurement.
Power Meter –Measures the
power loss from a
850/1300nm or 1310/1550nm
wavelength light source.
Light Source –Emits
850/1300nm or 1310/1550nm
light source to determine loss
on a Power Meter.
Requires:
1. Local or Remote
2. Inspection Probe
Requires:
Local or Remote
(MMEF only)
Requires:
1. Local MM/MMEF
2. Remote MPO
Inspect Fiber –Performs visual
verification of fiber’s quality
using an external scope probe.
VFL –Visual Fault Locator.
Emits light for visual detection
of broken fiber location.
MPO/MTP –Switches device
to MPO mode to perform
single fiber Power Meter test.
Requires:
Local or Remote
About –Displays worldwide
contact information.