YOKOGAWA AQ1215A User manual

User’s
Manual AQ1210A, AQ1215A, AQ1210E,
AQ1215E, AQ1215F, AQ1216F
OTDR Multi Field Tester
IM AQ1210-01EN
2nd Edition

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Thank you for purchasing the AQ1210A, AQ1215A, AQ1210E, AQ1215E, AQ1215F, AQ1216F OTDR
(Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).
This user’s manual explains the features, operating procedures, and handling precautions of the
instrument. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before operation. Keep this
manual in a safe place for quick reference.
The instrument comes with the following manuals. Please read all manuals.
Manual Title Manual No. Description
AQ1210A, AQ1215A, AQ1210E, AQ1215E,
AQ1215F, AQ1216F
OTDR Multi Field Tester
User’s Manual
IM AQ1210-01EN This document. A PDF file of the manual is
contained in the internal memory of the instrument.
The manual explains all the features and how to
use them. For viewing instructions, see page 15 in
the Getting Started Guide, IM AQ1210-02EN.
AQ1210A, AQ1215A, AQ1210E, AQ1215E,
AQ1215F, AQ1216F
OTDR Multi Field Tester
Getting Started Guide
IM AQ1210-02EN This guide explains the handling precautions, basic
operations, and specifications of this instrument.
AQ1210A, AQ1215A, AQ1210E, AQ1215E,
AQ1215F, AQ1216F
OTDR Multi Field Tester
Communication Interface User’s Manual
IM AQ1210-17EN A PDF file of the manual is contained in the internal
memory of the instrument. The manual explains the
communication interface features and instructions
on how to use them. For viewing instructions, see
page 15 in the Getting Started Guide, IM AQ1210-
02EN.
Model 739884 Battery Pack Handling
Precautions
IM 739884-01EN This document explains the handling precautions of
the battery pack.
AQ1210A, AQ1215A, AQ1210E, AQ1215E,
AQ1215F, AQ1216F
OTDR Multi Field Tester User’s Manual
IM AQ1210-92EN Document for China.
The “-EN” in the manual number is the language code.
Contact information of Yokogawa offices worldwide is provided on the following sheet.
Document No. Description
PIM 113-01Z2 List of worldwide contacts
Notes
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of continuing
improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions. The figures given in this manual may
differ from those that actually appear on your screen.
• Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its
contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest
YOKOGAWA dealer.
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2nd Edition: April 2019

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Conventions Used in This Manual
Notes
The notes and cautions in this manual are categorized using the following symbols.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the
instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must
refer to the user's manual for special instructions. The same symbol appears
in the corresponding place in the user’s manual to identify those instructions.
In the manual, the symbol is used in conjunction with the word “WARNING” or
“CAUTION.”
WARNING Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to
the user, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences.
CAUTION Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or
damage to the instrument or user’s data, and precautions that can be taken to
prevent such occurrences.
French
AVERTISSEMENT Attire l’attention sur des gestes ou des conditions susceptibles
de provoquer des blessures graves (voire mortelles), et sur les
précautions de sécurité pouvant prévenir de tels accidents.
ATTENTION Attire l’attention sur des gestes ou des conditions susceptibles de
provoquer des blessures légères ou d’endommager l’instrument ou les
données de l’utilisateur, et sur les précautions de sécurité susceptibles
de prévenir de tels accidents.
Note Calls attention to information that is important for the proper operation of the
instrument.
Symbols and Conventions Used in Procedural Explanations
The contents of the procedural explanations are indicated using the following symbols.
Procedure Carry out the procedure according to the step numbers. All procedures are
written under the assumption that you are starting operation at the beginning
of the procedure, so you may not need to carry out all the steps in a procedure
when you are changing the settings.
Explanation This section describes the setup items and the limitations regarding the
procedures. It may not give a detailed explanation of the feature. For a detailed
explanation of the feature, see chapter 1.
Character Notations
Panel Key Names and Button Names in Bold Characters
Indicate panel keys that are used in the procedure and buttons that appear on the screen.
Unit
k Denotes 1000. Example: 400 km
K Denotes 1024. Example: 400 KB (file size)

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Contents
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Chapter 1 Features
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Optical Pulse Measurement (OTDR)................................................................................ 1-6
1.3 Displaying Measured Data (OTDR).................................................................................. 1-7
1.4 Analyzing Measured Data (OTDR)................................................................................. 1-10
1.5 Pass/Fail Judgment (OTDR) .......................................................................................... 1-16
1.6 Utilities............................................................................................................................ 1-17
1.7 Application...................................................................................................................... 1-19
1.8 File Features .................................................................................................................. 1-28
1.9 System Features ............................................................................................................ 1-30
Chapter 2 Setting Up the OTDR Feature
2.1 Measurement (Measure) Conditions ................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Analysis (ANALYSIS) Conditions ..................................................................................... 2-7
2.3 Display (OTDR) Conditions ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.4 File Conditions................................................................................................................ 2-23
Chapter 3 Performing Real-time Measurement
3.1 Performing Real-time Measurement ................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Measuring with Cursors.................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3 Cable Installation Completion Notification........................................................................ 3-7
3.4 Rerouting Work............................................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4 Performing Averaged Measurements
4.1 Measuring in TRACE Mode.............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Measuring in MAP Mode .................................................................................................. 4-5
4.3 Performing Pass/Fail Judgments on Measured Results .................................................. 4-8
4.4 Saving Measured Data................................................................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5 Analyzing Events
5.1 Analyzing in TRACE Mode............................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Analyzing in MAP Mode ................................................................................................. 5-13
Chapter 6 Analyzing Waveforms
6.1 Operating Cursors and Markers ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Zooming In on or Out of Waveforms .............................................................................. 6-14
6.3 Displaying a Reference Trace ........................................................................................ 6-17
6.4 Analyzing Sections ......................................................................................................... 6-20
Chapter 7 Using the Utility Feature
7.1 Using the Light Source ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Using the Visible Light Source (/VLS option).................................................................... 7-6
7.3 Using the Optical Power Meter....................................................................................... 7-10
7.4 Using the PON Power Meter (/PPM option) ................................................................... 7-23
7.5 Using the Power Checker (/PC option) .......................................................................... 7-29
7.6 Using the Fiber Inspection Probe (/FST option) ............................................................. 7-34

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Chapter 8 Using the Application Feature
8.1 Displaying a Map of the Line Configuration and Events (OTDR Smart Mapper) ............. 8-1
8.2 Measuring a Multi-Core Optical Fiber Cable (Multi-Fiber Project).................................... 8-8
8.3 Performing an Auto Loss Test (Auto Loss Test).............................................................. 8-28
8.4 Performing a Multicore Loss Test (Multicore Loss Test)................................................. 8-38
8.5 Performing Advanced Analysis (Advanced Analysis) ..................................................... 8-46
Chapter 9 Managing Data
9.1 Connecting USB Storage Device to the USB Ports ........................................................... 9-1
9.2 Using the Instrument as a Mass Storage Device ............................................................. 9-2
9.3 Displaying the Data Management Buttons ....................................................................... 9-3
9.4 Saving and Loading Data ................................................................................................. 9-5
9.5 Creating Report Files ..................................................................................................... 9-10
9.6 Performing File Operations ............................................................................................ 9-14
Chapter 10 System Setup
10.1 Displaying the System Setup Screen ............................................................................. 10-1
10.2 Using the Power Save Mode.......................................................................................... 10-3
10.3 Using the Network (LAN)................................................................................................ 10-4
10.4 Using the WLAN Application .......................................................................................... 10-7
10.5 Specifying the Expiration Date ..................................................................................... 10-16
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting, Updating, and Storage
11.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................11-1
11.2 Error Message Display ....................................................................................................11-2
11.3 Viewing the Product Information......................................................................................11-5
11.4 Updating the Firmware ....................................................................................................11-7
11.5 Factory Default Settings ..................................................................................................11-9
11.6 Adding Options..............................................................................................................11-11
11.7 Mechanical Inspection and Operation Check................................................................11-12
11.8 Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................................11-13
11.9 Storage Precautions......................................................................................................11-15
Appendix
Appendix 1 Using Open Source Software............................................................................. App-1
Index
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1.1 Overview
This instrument is an OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) with the features listed below. It
is used in the optical fiber and line installation and maintenance servicing of access networks, which
link telephone exchanges and service providers with subscribers, and user networks, which enable
communication within a corporation or building.
Optical fiber cable
Telephone
exchanges
Measurement
in cable
installations
AQ1210
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Corporate user
OTDR Features
OTDR stands for optical time domain reflectometer. The instrument displays waveforms (TRACE
mode) or icons (MAP mode) that you can use to detect fault locations in optical fiber cables and
monitor fault conditions (transmission loss, splice loss, etc.). It is mainly used in the following optical
fiber cable installation and maintenance situations.
• Access network connecting telecom carriers and subscribers, including service providers (SM1
optical fiber cable)
• Network between telecom carriers
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Optical Pulse Measurement
• Averaged Measurement (TRACE mode)
A measurement in which measurements are taken several times and the measured values are
averaged to display the waveform.
• Averaged Measurement (MAP mode)
After averaged measurement is performed, the OTDR waveform is automatically analyzed, and
the results are displayed using icons for each event type.
• Real-Time Measurement (TRACE mode)
While optical pulse measurement is in progress, measured values are updated and displayed as
a waveform in real time.
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Optical Pulse Waveform Display (TRACE mode)
The results of optical pulse measurement is displayed as a waveform. The displayed waveform can
be zoomed and moved.
Analysis results are displayed on
the waveform as events.
Zoom the waveform at the cursor position
Event Icon Display (MAP mode)
The instrument can perform an averaged measurement and then automatically display the
measured result events as icons on the screen. In addition, if pass/fail judgment conditions are
specified, judgment results are displayed with icon colors. For details on the pass/fail judgment
function, see section 1.5.
Analysis results are displayed as icons.
Optical Pulse Analysis
• Waveform Analysis
The following events can be analyzed using cursors and markers.
• Distance
• Splice loss
• Return loss
Return loss between markers can be analyzed.
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• Event Analysis
Events are automatically detected. In addition, you can edit events. Adjustments can be made
when certain events cannot be detected or when noise is detected as events.
USB Feature
Connecting USB Storage Devices, Communication Dongles, and Fiber Inspection
Probes (Type A)
USB storage devices complying with USB1.0/1.1/2.0 can be used. Up to two devices can be
connected. You can save waveform data and measurement conditions to USB memory devices.
By using a communication dongle (LAN, WLAN), you can remotely control the instrument over a
network and transfer measured waveform data to an external server. You can connect a probe that
is used in Fiber Inspec Probe, which is an application of this instrument. For the recommended
communication dongles that can be used with this instrument, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA
dealer.
Connecting to a PC (Type C)
The instrument can be accessed as a mass storage device from a PC, and the files and folders
in the internal memory can be displayed and manipulated. You can also connect a PC to the
instrument and control it using communication commands. For details, see the communication
interface user’s manual, IM AQ1210-17EN.
Utility Features (simultaneous use of multiple functions)
On the OTDR screen, you can call up optical power meter, visible light source, and other features and
measure optical power and the like simultaneously with the OTDR measurement. In a measurement
that takes a certain time to complete such as in an OTDR averaged measurement, measurement of
other fibers can be executed simultaneously to effectively use the measurement wait time and improve
work efficiency.
Light Source Feature (utility)
Stabilized Light Source
This is used as a light source for measuring optical loss or as a light source for optical fiber
identification. The measurement light (CW, CHOP) is emitted from the OTDR port. The wavelength
of the measurement light is the same as that of the optical pulse of the OTDR.
Visible Light Source (/VLS option)
This is used to view the fault locations or check the cores of multi-core optical fiber cables. The VLS
port transmits a visible light (CW, CHOP (2Hz)) with an emission wavelength of 650 nm.
Fiber in Use Alarm (utility)
Power Checker (/PC option)
The OTDR port enables you to check the presence of communication light (fiber in use) within the
optical fiber cable under measurement and view its power value.
Optical Power Meter Feature (utility)
Standard Optical Power Meter (/SPM option)
This feature is used to measure through the OPM port the optical power for loss measurement or
the optical power of a communication device. This is also used as an optical power meter for the
Auto Loss Test, which is an application of this instrument.
High Power Optical Power Meter (/HPM option)
This feature measures through the OPM port the high power (+27 dBm max.) optical power for
loss measurement. This is also used as an optical power meter for the Auto Loss Test, which is an
application of this instrument.
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PON Optical Power Meter (/PPM option)
This feature measures through the OPM port the optical power of a passive optical network (PON)
for three wavelengths (1310 nm/1490 nm/1550 nm) simultaneously.
Smart Mapper Feature (application)
This feature performs multiple measurements automatically with a single operation, combines the
measured results, and maps the events that occurred on the optical fiber cable as icons. Because
a map display is used in place of a waveform display, complex line configurations can be easily
understood even by inexperienced workers. You can also automatically judge measured results by
setting thresholds. Furthermore, you can view the multiple measured waveforms which are the bases
of the map display.
Events can also be displayed as icons on the map display of the OTDR feature, but the map display
of the OTDR feature converts the analysis results of averaged measurements. If multiple measured
waveforms, which form the bases, are required, the smart mapper feature is convenient.
Multi-Fiber Measurement Feature (application)
Multi-core fiber measurement takes time and effort. This feature makes it possible to efficiently
measure multi-core optical fiber cables through a dedicated menu.
Projects
Items required to make multi-fiber measurements such as measurement conditions, analysis
conditions, and core information are managed as projects. By creating a project before a
measurement, you can measure cores under the same conditions. You can save projects to files.
You can load a previously saved project and make measurements under the same conditions. In
addition, the AQ7933 Emulation Software can be used to create projects, and the project files can
be loaded into this instrument.
List
Cores are listed on the screen. You can identify cores that have been measured, cores that have
not been measured, and cores that are not to be measured. For each core in the list, you can
perform average measurement, real-time measurement, optical power management, and fiber
inspection probe operations. This prevents unintended omission in core measurements and allows
measurements to be performed efficiently.
Saving Measured Results
Measurement results of each core are automatically saved to a folder that is automatically created
in the folder that the project file is saved in. The folder will have the same name as the project file.
Fiber Inspec Probe (application)
A YOKOGAWA-specified fiber inspection probe can be used to view stains on the optical fiber cable
end face on the instrument screen. The fiber inspection probe is not included with the instrument.
Please purchase your own fiber inspection probe. For information about compatible fiber inspection
probes, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
Loss Test/Multi-Core Loss Test (Application)
By using two instruments, one as a light source and another as an optical power meter, the optical fiber
loss can be measured. In a multi-core loss test, the loss of a multi-core optical fiber can be measured.
As a light source, the instrument automatically switches between two wavelengths (1310 nm and 1550
nm) and outputs them.
As an optical power meter, the instrument automatically detects the wavelength of the input light,
switches its wavelength setting, and measures the optical power.
1.1 Overview