AE3100 Series User Manual. Version 1.02

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1 AE3100 Series User Manual Version 1.02

2 Preface Thanks for purchasing the AE3100 series OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer). This manual contains useful information about AE3100 series OTDR s functions and operating procedures as well as its handling precautions. To ensure proper use, please read this guide thoroughly before starting the operations. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents in this guide. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest DEVISER representative. The contents of this operation guide are subject to change without prior notice as a result of our continuing improvements to the instrument s performance and functions. Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without DEVISER s permission is strictly prohibited. 1

3 Description of Symbols Operation information and recommendations Important operation information to follow to make the use of this instrument more efficiently To alert users of conditions that could cause damage to the instrument or loss of important data. To alert users of conditions that could cause serious body injuries. This instrument has high power semiconductor laser and its safety conforms with: FDA21CFRξ standard IEC825-1(EN :1994) Ⅲ b standard 2

4 Table of Content Preface 1 Description of Symbols 2 Component Function 4 Front Panel 4 Top Panel 5 Display 6 Preparations 8 AC Adapter 8 Battery 9 Power ON/OFF 9 Connect Fiber 11 Setup 12 Auto 12 Manual 13 Start/Stop 14 Analyzing the Results 15 Cursors test Distance/Loss/Slope 16 Real-time 17 Zoom & Move 18 Store & Load 19 Built-in Software 20 Touch Screen Calibration 20 Program Management 20 Upgrade 21 Accessory Introduction 22 Trouble Shooting 25 Customer Service and Support 26 3

5 Component Function Accessory Introduction Front Panel Protector Protect the instrument from collisions On/off Button Home Return to the desktop Light See page 10. 4

6 Component Function Top Panel OTDR Port Standard FC / PC, SC/PC optical Connector (SC/APC is optional) AC adapter VFL OPM TF Interface USB Port USB 2.0 RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000 bit/s 5

7 Component Function Screen Shot Function Soft Keyboard Display Brightness Control Status Indicator 6

8 Component Function Display Markers Information Thumbnail Setup Key Trace Soft keyboard Events 7

9 Preparations AC adapter AC adapter input: 100~240V, 1.5A, 50~60Hz DV output: 12.0V, 5A AC Adapter Adapter Port Adapter Port 8

10 Battery 1. Screw off 4 screws in the battery cover (red circle in the figure) 2. Remove the battery cover 3. Install the battery 4. Attach the battery cover 5. Screw on the screws Caution: Please recharge the battery every 3 months. Power ON/OFF Start 1. Press button on the panel for more than 2s. 2. The lightening of the LCD means turning on. Stop pressing. 9

11 Preparations Shut down 1. When the instrument is in operation, press button, and the shutdown interface would pop up. 2. Click on to cancel the operation. 3. Click on to turn off the screen and shut down the instrument. 4. Click on to enter the standby mode. Press any key to wake it up. When the instrument is in operation, long press (more than 5s) the button to shut it down directly. Please charge the battery when it starts to alarm because of the low battery. Battery capacity indication Charging LED Indicator Full 3/4 1/2 Red: Green:Full Charging 1/4 Low 10

12 Connect Fiber Before using the OTDR to measure, the operator should ensure that the type of fiber connector is consistent with the instrument s optical connector and please prepare cleaning tools to clean the fiber interface. Otherwise, it will affect measurement accuracy and potentially cause serious damage to the equipment. To ensure the instrument functioning properly and obtain the best test result, you should always clean the fiber end with ethanol (ethyl alcohol or pure alcohol) before connecting to the laser interface. Wait until the alcohol is volatilized before connecting the fiber to the instrument. When the fiber is disconnected from OTDR, cover the laser interface with its cap immediately to avoid dust or dirt getting into the laser interface. Do not look directly into any live fiber or direct laser light. Wear appropriate protective eyewear. Otherwise, it can cause blindness or damage to the eye. 11

13 Setup AUTO You can use the Setup Menu to select the AUTO mode. The setup is only available in AE3100CP. 1. Press Setup 2. Select Test Mode 3. Select Auto Test 12

14 Manual Manual test mode need to set up the parameters according to the actual situation. 1. Press Setup 2. Select Test Mode 3. Select Manual Test The setup is only available in AE3100CP. 4.Choose the appropriate parameters, will help to get a better results. To obtain the distance accurate, please select the high resolution. 13

15 Start/Stop 1. Touch on the screen both will start the test. 2. It will undertake connection state detecting first. If the connection state is bad, please clean or replace the connector. Good General Bad 3. The progress bar will appear after the connection state detecting, touching on the screen will stop test. 14

16 Analyzing the Results Results Trace+Table Table Trace Touch Table button Events Table Touch the event in the table, the corresponding event will highlight on the trace. 15

17 Cursors test Distance/Loss/Slope Click target location on the trace, the currently selected cursor will move to there. Loss/Slope switch keys Loss/Slope LSA-Least square attenuation 2pt- Two point method Distance Fine-tuning Cursors Cursor Left Cursor Right Cursor Left+Right 16

18 Real-time Realtime mode does not analyze the Results. Set up the real-time mode: 1 Select Setup 2 Select Acq. Time 3 Select Real-time Mode The connection state detecting will appear after start the measurement, but the progress bar won t appear. 17

19 Zoom&Move V. Zoom In V. Zoom out H. Zoom In H. Zoom out 1:1 Zoom In Free Before After Thumbnail Move - Move the trace free In addition to the area magnification, the focus is the cursor. 18

20 Store&Load Open File Manager Store Store setup Store 1. Please set up the store parameters at first. 2. After finish the set up, you can press the store button to storage the results quickly. Load Open the file manager 2. Select the target file or folder. 3. Click on the Copy button. 4. Enter the target folder, click on the Paste button. Press icon on the title to turn on the soft keyboard. 19

21 Built-in Software Touch Screen Calibration 1. Click on (Calibration)to start the calibration program. 2. Click on the icon appearing on the screen successively with the touch screen pen to back to the home page. The touch screen calibration completes. Program Management 1. Click on (Appmanager)to enter the program management window. 2. Insert in u disk or SD card saved with module program. 3. Click on the list item add new module at the bottom to turn it into white. 4. Click on add, and then the program would recognize the module program in the U disk or SD card automatically, and display in the newly pop-up list. 5. Click on the module program which needs to be added. 6. Click on install to complete adding. 20

22 Built-in Software Upgrade 1. Click on (Upgrade) to open the upgrade window. 2. Insert in u disk or SD card saved with firmware or platform program. The program would recognize the upgrade program automatically. 3. Click on the list item of selected firmware or platform, and the confirm dialog box would pop up. 4. It would start to upgrade after confirming. The upgrade completes after restarting the platform. Attention: 1. Please make sure that the needed upgrade program is in the U disk or SD card, and the U disk or SD card could be accessed by the platform. 2. Do not remove the battery in any upgrade process. 3. Do not remove the U disk or SD card in any upgrade process. 4. In order to upgrade successfully, AC adaptor must be used during the process, and make sure the platform has enough available flash place. 21

23 Accessory Introduction Visual Fault Locator (VFL) Click on (VFL) icon on main interface to start VFL feature, as shown below: Quit Click Start/Stop VFL 22

24 Accessory Introduction Optical Power Meter (OPM) Click on (OPM) icon on main interface to start OPM feature, as shown below: Quit Test Wavelength Reference Power Level Wavelength Adjustment Reference Setting Unit Switch 23

25 Accessory Introduction Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) Click on (FIP) icon to start FIP feature, as shown below: Image Hold Brightness Adjustment Contrast Adjustment Zoom In/Out Save Image Quit 24

26 Trouble Shooting Connection State If the connection state is bad, or it alarm for strong reflection, please clean or replace the connector. It will cause the instrument to fail or not working properly. Signal on Fiber Alarm about the signal on fiber after starting the measurement or in the measurement process. Please make sure to stop the measurement, otherwise it can severely damage the instrument. Start measuring again after closing the signal on the fiber. Setup Problem The trace is too short Increase the distance range Noise too large Increase measurement time and pulse width Events incomplete Reset the threshold to Auto Resolution Low Reset the high resolution Blank screen or fail to boot Charge the battery Improper use of charger Replace the battery Hardware faults 25

27 Customer Service and Support General Information DEVISER Inc warrants this instrument against defects for 12 months from the date of shipment. Exclusions Accessories, including but not limited to the built-in battery, is not covered in the warranty. The warranty does not cover failure resulting from improper use or installation, nor does it cover normal wear and tear, accident, abuse, and negligence. Liability Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper use of this instrument, accessories, and software. Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from modification of this instrument and its accessories by unauthorized personnel or the warranty label has been removed. Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from external forces, such as mechanical forces, soaking, extreme heat or cold, and fire. Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of this instrument, nor shall be responsible for damages or failure of other equipment to which this instrument is connected. 26

28 Customer Service and Support Service and Maintenance Send your instrument for services or maintenance. Please contact your local distributor where you purchased from or contact our customer service center listed in this guide. Our representative will determine whether your equipment needs to be tested, repaired or calibrated. Please backup your data before sending it in for repair. Please try to use the original packaging materials and attach a statement to describe in detail of what the observed problems were. Please return the equipment to your local distributor or our local repair center with freight paid. After repair is done, we will return the equipment with a repair report. If the instrument is under warranty, we will pay the return freight. If the instrument is no longer under warranty, you will be responsible for the cost listed on the repair report. After testing, if the returned equipment is found to be working properly and meet all the applicable standards, all related costs will be charged to the user. 27

29 售后服务条款 Deviser (US) Address: 780 Montague Expressway, Suite 606,San Jose, CA 95131, USA Deviser (China) Address: No.8, Haitai Chuangxin 3 rd Road, Hi-tech Industrial Development Area, Tel: Tianjin, China, sales@deviserinstruments.com Tel: ext overseasbiz@deviser.com.cn 28