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This document discusses optical network testing tools and procedures. It describes the key tools used for testing including the visual fault locator (VFL), light source and power meter (LS&PM), visual inspector, and optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). It explains how each tool is used to test fiber continuity, insertion losses, return losses, and locate faults. The document also covers fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) testing procedures and the use of an integrated OTDR for automated testing. Proper documentation of test results is emphasized for quickly resolving issues and minimizing repair times.
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This document discusses optical network testing tools and procedures. It describes the key tools used for testing including the visual fault locator (VFL), light source and power meter (LS&PM), visual inspector, and optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). It explains how each tool is used to test fiber continuity, insertion losses, return losses, and locate faults. The document also covers fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) testing procedures and the use of an integrated OTDR for automated testing. Proper documentation of test results is emphasized for quickly resolving issues and minimizing repair times.
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Agenda
Objective
Overview
Testing tools
VFL LS&PM Visual inspector OTDR
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Objective
The need for testing
Testing devices.
Problems with today’s equipment.
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Overview
Why Testing is an Important Step?
Ensure the fiber has been Properly installed
Check IL and reflectance of all splices and connections
Providers must maintain high quality of customer service
Quickly locate problem areas for repair
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Testing Tools
Light Source and Optical Time domain
Visual Fault Locator Visual Inspector
Power Meter Reflectometer
(VFL)
(LS&PM). (OTDR)
• Test signal • Calculate Total • Test Connector • Test insertion and
Continuity Insertion Losses. Cleanness return loss.
• Detect fault
location
• Test signal
continuity.
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Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
• It’s used to test if the transmitted Light will arrive to the other end or
not.
• It will helps on detect fiber continuity and find faults such as breaks,
bad splices and tight, sharp bends in fiber optic cable..
Note:
Never look directly into the VFL’s output.
Cover the VFL’s output with the dust cap when the VFL is not in use.
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Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
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Light Source and Power Meter
• Power meter on its own is used to measure absolute optical power.
• It can be used with a matched light source to measure loss.
• If power meter is combined with a light source, the instrument is called an
Optical Loss Test Set, or OLTS,
• OLTS is used to measure optical power and end-to-end optical loss.
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How to use LS & PM?
• Connect the optical light source to the transmitting end of the test cable.
• Connect the power meter to the receiving end of the test cable.
• Turn on the source and select the wavelength you want for the loss test.
• Turn on the meter, select the “dBm” or “dB” range and select the wavelength
you want for the loss test.
• Measure the power and loss at the meter
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Visual inspector
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Where to inspect/clean?
• The following items should always be on your inspection/cleaning list:
› Patch panel (e.g., splitter cabinet)
› Test jumper
› Cable connectors
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Fiber Inspection
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OTDR
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FTTH Testing
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FTTH Test
Advanced automated OLTS solutions, such
as EXFO’s FTB-3930 coupled with the FOT-930, can
allow multiple technicians to access the same unit.
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FTTH testing procedures
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FTTH testing procedures
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FTTH testing procedures
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IOLM
• This tool uses the same method
as the OTDR, but performs the test
procedure automatically.
• The iOLM provides the link’s loss
and ORL, in addition to identifying
all network elements such
as splices, splitters and connectors.
• It also provides the loss and
reflectance values of the identified
elements.
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Differences between OTDR and IOLM
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Problems in FTTH network
• Optical power level at one or more ONTs does not meet the specified
minimum power level.
• Loss of signal (no power).
• Increased BER or degraded signal (may be caused by insufficient power).
• Hardware problem with an active component (at ONT or CO).
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PON-optimized OTDR
Dedicated port for testing at 1625 or 1650 nm and
incorporate a filter that rejects all unwanted signals (1310,
1490 and 1550 nm) that could contaminate the OTDR-iOLM
measurement.
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Test documentation
• Resolving the issue quickly.
• Obtain an understanding of the network and minimize the mean-time-to-
repair, resulting in lower costs.
• Proper documentation assists in internal and external transfer of knowledge.
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Fast Reporter
• Fast Reporter 3 can cut processing time in half, compared to the time
required when using other reporting tools.
https://www.exfo.com/en/products/field-network-testing/test-reporting-
automation/fastreporter-3/
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Summary
• Testing is one of the important steps in either building or maintenance the
optical network.
• The different tools used in testing processes are:- VFL, visual inspector,
LS&PM, and the OTDR.
• FTTH testing modules using the OTDR and the test points.
• Fast reporter is a documentation tool to manage testing files.
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