OFL280 Intro To Operation Jan-2014

OFL280 FlexTester
Introduction to Operation
Jan-2014
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AFL COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 2
OFL280 Overview
Optical Test Capabilities & Interfaces
Front Panel Controls
OTDR Operation
OTDR Modes and Settings
OTDR Trace and Event Results
Saving, Recalling and Uploading Files
Light Source & Power Meter Operation
Setting a Reference
Measuring Loss using Wave ID
Tone Generation & Detection

Presentation Outline
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OFL280 FlexTester Product Overview
Handheld, all-in-one OTDR, OPM, OLS, VFL
Point-to-point and PON-optimized models
Test PONs end-to-end (ONT to OLT)
Test through PON / FTTx splitter (up to 1x32)
34/32/32/30dB range at 1310/1490/1550/1625nm
Fast recovery after high splitter loss
Fault-locate in-service FTTx fibers from ONT
Automatic Service-Safe live fiber detect
Detects and prevents testing at in-service l
1625nm OTDR test without disrupting service
Single connection for live fiber Test & Trace
1490/1550nm PON power meter
Highest resolution in class
0.8 m event and 3.5 m attenuation deadzone
Easy to use, fast, repeatable settings
Supports both novice and power users
Designed for OSP environment
Best-in-class battery life: >10 hours continuous
Superior display for outdoor & indoor use
High contrast, low glare, wide viewing angle
Service-Safe
Live Fiber model;
Test PON without
service disruption
Low glare,
High-contrast,
Sunlight-readable
display
Battery life
> 12 hours
continuous use
OPM:
All models
VFL:
All models
Rugged,
Lightweight,
Handheld
AFL COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Core Metro Access Dark Live
FLX380-304 1310/1550/1650 41/41/38 0.8 / 2.5
FOCI S
FLX380-303 1310/1550/1625 41/41/38 0.8 / 2.5
FOCI S
FLX380-302 1310/1490/1550 41/38/41 0.8 / 2.5
FOCI S
FLX380-300 1310/1550 42/42 0.8 / 2.5 FOCI S
OFL280-103 1310/1550/1625 34/32/30 0.8 / 3.5
FOCI S
OFL280-102 1310/1490/1550 34/32/32 0.8 / 3.5
FOCI S
OFL280-101 1310/1550/1625 34/32/30 0.8 / 3.5
FOCI S
OFL280-100 1310/1550 34/32 0.8 / 3.5 FOCI S
M700-21 1310/1550/1625 40/38/38 0.8 / 4.5
DFS1
M700-20 1310/1550 40/38 0.8 / 4.5 DFS1
M310-20 1310/1550 38/37 0.8 / 3.5
DFS1
M210-20 1310/1550 30/30 1.5 / 9 DFS1
CS260-10 1625 filtered 35 0.8 / 3.5
FOCI S
CS260-20 1310/1550 30/30 0.8 / 3.5 FOCI S
OFL250-100 1310/1550 26/26 1.5 / 6.5
FOCI S
OFL250-50 1550 26 1.5 / 7 FOCI S
Network
PON
OPM
OLS OPM VFL
FTTx PON
Model
Wavelengths
(nm)
Dyn Range
(dB)
Deadzone
EDZ/ADZ (m)
Point-to-Point SMF
Install Maint.
OTDR Performance Integrated Peripherals Application
Report
Gen
TRM2.0
Insp.
Probe
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What Networks are to be tested?..................Core, Metro, Access? Point-to-point or PON?
What Applications are to be addressed?........Installation Test? Activation? Maintenance?
What OTDR Performance is required?............... Wavelengths, Dynamic Range, Deadzone
Are Other Optical Test capabilities required?.......................... PON OPM, OLS, OPM, VFL
Additional Considerations:.Designed for OSP? Report generation capability?

MAN-WAN OTDR Selection
OFL280 Top Panel
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OPM Input port
OTDR / OLS port
Class 1 laser output
WARNING!
Never stare at any laser output
Always follow your companys
laser safety rules.
VFL port
Class 2 laser output
Dust caps included standard
Port adapters easily changed by user
VFL and OPM ports equipped with 2.5 mm
universal adapters
OTDR/OLS port equipped with SC adapter
Other adapters are available
OFL280 FlexTester Family Models
FTTx Service-Safe
Live Fiber OTDR (1625 nm)
FTTx PON Power Meter
(1490/1550 nm)
PON-optimized
OFL280-103
Optical Light Source (OLS)
Dark Fiber OTDR
(Standard & FTTx / PON modes)
Optical Power Meter (OPM)
Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
All OFL280-10x
Patented
Single Port
ServiceSafe
Testing
Model Description
OFL280-100 1310/1550 nm OTDR
OFL280-101 1310/1550/1625 nm OTDR
OFL280-102 1310/1490/1550 nm OTDR
OFL280-103 1310/1550/1625 nm OTDR / Live PON OTDR
OFL280 Left Side Panel Interfaces
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1
5

V

Front
USB function port
(mini-style connector)
connect to PC with
supplied USB cable
External power LED
Red = battery is charging
Green = battery is fully charged
External power
(15 VDC)
OFL280 Right Side Panel
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Push this
direction to
open
Front
Battery Compartment door
OFL280 FlexTester
Front Panel Controls & Display
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OFL280 Front Panel Controls
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Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

Start or Stop
tests
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Save results
Set current Folder
Set current Filename
Review results
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Hold to turn VFL
ON or OFF
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Move to previous
or next tab
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Hold to turn
power ON or OFF
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Return to main
(top) menu
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Navigate menus (AY)
Change setting (<)
Select item ()
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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In Trace View,
select () key also
toggles the active
cursor between A & B
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Go back (up)
one menu level
Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

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Function keys
(F1, F2, F3)
Common Features
OFL280 Display Organization
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Page name
Wavelengths
(results pages)
Battery
status
Tabs
Function
key labels
Test results
or menus
F1 F2 F3
Function keys (below the display)
Main Menu
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Menu (key)
Modes:
Full Auto OTDR Easiest way to complete OTDR test on point-to-point fibers
FTTx PON OTDR In- or Out-of-Service PON OTDR with PON Power Meter
FTTx PON Power Meter In-service PON Power Meter
Real Time OTDR Useful for troubleshooting
Expert OTDR Expert user control of all point-to-point or PON OTDR test settings
Light Source & Power Meter Insertion Loss and Power Measurements
Settings Tab:
Language
Date & time
Distance units (m, km, ft, kft, mi)
Launch Quality Check (enabled / disabled)
Bluetooth Pair devices, send, receive
About Tab:
OFL280 Model
Device & Optic Version
User Interface & Optics firmware versions
Can be updated in the field
Serial Number Factory set
Calibration Date Factory set
Updated during factory calibration
Main Menu Settings & About Tabs
F1 F2 F3
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Files (F1) Open saved files
USB (F2) Connect OFL280 to a USB port on your PC, then press
this key to enable USB communications for:
Test results upload
Firmware update download
Upload / download managed from PC
OFL280 appears as a USB mass storage device (drive) to a PC
Trace (F3) View the results of the last OTDR test or the last OTDR
file opened
Main Menu Function Keys
OFL280 OTDR Operation
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1. Display the Main Menu
2. Press AY to highlight the desired OTDR mode
3. Press to review/edit settings
4. Press to start a new test.
To perform an OTDR Test

Review Test (settings) tab
To view different tab:
To select different setup parameter: AY
To change highlighted setting: <
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= Review Event (settings) tab
Set Events Detection to Auto or Off:
Enable / disable Automatic event detection
Select Event Thresholds group:
PON Default Default settings for FTTx PONs
PON User User settings for FTTx PONs
Default Default settings for pt-to-pt networks
User User settings for pt-to-pt networks
Set End Loss threshold for pt-to-pt networks
Event with Loss > End Loss (dB) threshold
is declared end of fiber
Set Event Loss & Reflectance thresholds
Events with Loss > Event Loss (dB) threshold
are reported in Event Table
Events with Reflectance > Event Reflectance (dB)
threshold are reported in Event Table
Select thresholds using AY
Edit thresholds using +r
Fiber Type generally left at SMF-28e
Typically use default values for Index of Refraction and Backscatter
Coefficient (BC)
OTDR measures time-of-flight (for optical backscatter and reflections)
OTDR uses Index of Refraction to convert time-of-flight to distance
= Review Fiber (settings) tab
Include a Launch Cable if you wish to measure quality of first
connector of fiber-under-test
Example: Change Launch Cable to Default 1 with length of 150 m
Custom length may be set by selecting and editing Launch Length
Include a Receive Cable if you wish to measure quality of the last
connector of fiber-under-test
= Review Cables (setting) tab
Select Launch Cable
Press < or until the
desired setting appears.
Press to start a test
From OTDR Test settings after
selecting desired OTDR test mode
Or from Event, Fiber or Cable
Settings Tab

Press to start a test

At start of OTDR test, OFL280 checks connection to fiber-under-test
(if Launch Quality Check enabled)
Alerts user when poor launch condition exists at OTDR connector
Usually due to dirty, damaged, or mismatched (UPC APC) connectors
Check and clean connection before continuing OTDR test
Launch quality checked after live fiber check (to prevent service disruption)
Good launch condition eliminates follow-up visit to obtain useful results
Provides user opportunity to clean and recheck, or continue test anyway
Launch quality check enabled/disabled in Main Menu Settings tab
OTDR Checks Launch Quality
Enable/Disable
Launch Quality
Check
Alert displayed
when poor
launch quality
is detected.
Clean connector,
then re-test.
Continue without
cleaning connector.
OFL280 begins test at selected wavelength
now testing at 1310 nm
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If more than one wavelength selected, OFL280 continues testing at
second wavelength
now testing at 1550 nm
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Results from both wavelengths available when test completes
Test is done!
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One subscriber may lose service while others remain in-service
Network continues to transmit 1310, 1490, and possibly 1550 nm signals
Check downstream PON power levels at out-of-service ONT:
OK: Power at 1490 & 1550 nm wavelengths within expected levels
Dim or Dark: Little or no 1490 and/or 1550 nm power due to upstream fault
Cannot test a live PON using a standard OTDR!
OTDR test at 1310, 1490, or 1550 nm will disrupt service to other customers!
Downstream 1490 or 1550 nm signals interfere with normal OTDRs receiver
Test in-service PON using a Live PON OTDR which includes:
An OTDR laser at an out-of-band wavelength (e.g. 1625 nm)
A filtered detector to reject in-service wavelengths (e.g. 1490, 1550)
Whats Unique when Testing a Live PON?
1260
Down Video
GPON Wavelengths
1290 1330
Up
1480 1500 1550 1560
O - Band E - Band S - Band C-Band L - Band
1360 1460 1530 1565 1625 1675 nm
U - Band
Test
1625 1650
All OFL280 models detect live traffic and prevent OTDR
testing at 1310 and 1550 nm when live traffic is present
If live traffic not detected, testing proceeds as previously shown
If live traffic is detected, OTDR testing @ 1310/1550 is not allowed
The OFL280-103 supports testing of Live FTTx PONs
Includes ServiceSafe live fiber detection
Includes integrated PON Power Meter to detect and measure
downstream power levels at 1490 and 1550 nm
ServiceSafe prevents OTDR testing at 1310 or 1550 on live fiber
Ensures service is not disrupted on live FTTx PONs
Allows out-of-band OTDR test using 1625 nm laser on live fiber
Same form factor and User Interface as OFL250, other OFL280s, and
FLX380s
Live Fiber OTDR mode in OFL280
Service-Safe live fiber testing:
OFL280-100 detects live fiber and
prevents initiating 1310 or 1550 nm
OTDR test
OFL280-100 allows 1310/1550 nm
OTDR test on dark fiber
OFL280-100 does not include 1625 nm
Live PON OTDR
OFL280-100 ServiceSafe Live Fiber Process
Press Test:

Live or
dim fiber
OFL280-100 Live Fiber Detection
Service-Safe live fiber testing:
Always auto-detects and measures
incoming 1490 and 1550 nm signals
Allows 1310 & 1550 OTDR testing only
if no incoming traffic detected
Allows 1625nm upstream testing on in-
service or dark fibers
FTTx ServiceSafe Live Fiber OTDR
Live or
dim fiber
OFL280-103 Live Fiber Detection
Viewing OTDR Results
There are four tabs or views:
Trace
Event Table
End-to-End Summary
File Information
Select which tab to view
using the keys.
Yellow highlight indicates
launch cable present
Green highlight indicates
receive cable present
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=
=
Trace View (left tab)
Press < to move the active cursor
Press (select) to toggle the active
cursor between A & B
Cursor locations and 2-point
measurements (loss & reflectance)
are shown below the trace
Press F1 (Wave) to select which
wavelength trace to display
Press F2 (Zoom) to enable / disable
zooming about active cursor location
Press < to zoom in/out horizontally
Press AY to zoom in/out vertically
Press F3 to Unzoom or Rezoom
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F1 F2 F3
Backscatter portions of an OTDR trace show relative
power (in the fiber) vs. distance
Analyzing an OTDR Trace
Power
(dB)
Distance
Backscatter
Measuring connector Insertion Loss using 2-point method
Loss measured as difference between backscatter at A & B cursors
Measuring Connector Insertion Loss
Power
(dB)
Distance
A B
Insertion loss
Measuring fiber section Insertion Loss using 2-point method
Measuring Fiber Section Insertion Loss
Power
(dB)
Distance
A B
Insertion loss
Measuring Link Insertion Loss using 2-point method

Measuring Link Insertion Loss
Power
(dB)
Distance
A B
Insertion loss
OTDR trace with no launch or receive cable
Unable to measure loss of first & last connectors
Using OTDR without Launch Cables
Fiber loss
1 2
Fiber start
event
Fiber end
event
Link
OTDR trace with a launch cable added
Allows measurement of first connector loss & reflectance
Using OTDR with Launch Cable Added
Fiber start
event
Fiber end
event
Fiber + Near-
end loss
Launch
Cable Link
1 2
OTDR trace with launch and receive cables added
Allows measurement of first and last connector loss & reflectance

Adding Receive Cable
Link loss
Link start event Link end event
Launch
Cable
Link
Receive
Cable
1 2
Event (Table) View (middle tab)
Event Table is a list of
automatically detected events
Press YA to jump to next /
previous event
Previous / next event highlighted
Cursor moves to location of
highlighted event
Press Wave (F1) to view
Event Table for other tested wavelengths
Press Zoom (F2) to enable / disable zooming about the
active cursor location
Checked Zoom box () indicates zooming enabled
Press < or to zoom in/out horizontally
Press A or Y to zoom in/out vertically
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No: Event Number
Location: Distance to event from start of fiber-under-test
Type: Icon indicating:
Start of fiber ( )
Non-reflective event ( )
Reflective event ( )
PON splitter event ( )
Group start, middle, end ( )
End of fiber ( )
Refl: Reflectance of event in dB
More negative reflectance is better
Better reflectance: smaller trace spike
Loss: Loss of event in dB
Fiber dB/km: Loss per distance of fiber preceding event
Typically ~0.35 dB/km for 1310; ~0.2 dB/km for 1550.
Each event in the table provides the following info:
Interpreting OTDR Event Table
Non-reflective events may be any of the following:
Fusion splices:
Typically < 0.2 dB; Many too good to even be seen; Similar values at all ls
Macro-bends:
Typically in splice closures & access cabinets, often at connector & splice locations
Indicated by higher loss at longer l (1550, 1625 nm) vs. shorter l (1310, 1490 nm)
Non-reflective breaks
Clean angle-polished connectors (APC)
PON Splitters:
High loss events (> 3 dB) in PONs only
Loss depends on split ratio
Reflective events may be any of the following:
Connectors:
Reflectance > -40 dB indicates need for inspection and cleaning
Reflectance > -20 dB indicates glass/air interface due to: open connection (end),
dirty/damaged connector, connector not fully seated, or UPC-to-APC connection
Mechanical connector
Poor splice with air bubble
Reflective break

Understanding Events
Split Ratio Loss (dB)
1x8 9.5 10
1x16 12.5 13.5
1x32 15.5 16.5
1x64 19 20
PON Splitter Loss
Use keys to select End-to-End Summary View
Reports Length from Start to End
Length adjusts for launch and receive
cables, if present
Reports end-to-end Link Loss
Includes loss of first connection
if launch cable present
Includes loss of last connection
if receive cable present
Reports overall Optical Return Loss (ORL)
Excludes ORL due to launch and receive cables, if present
Includes reflectance of start connection to fiber-under-test
Includes reflectance of end connector of fiber-under-test
End-to-End Summary View (middle tab)
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File Information View (right tab)
View / change* Cable settings
View / change* Fiber settings
View / change* Event Thresholds
View OTDR Test settings
Press Recalc Events (F2) to
re-calculate the event table,
applying any changes made to
Cable, Fiber or Event settings
* NOTE:
Changes made here apply only to the
current results. They will not impact
other saved files or the next test.
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F1 F2 F3
OFL280 Operation:
Saving, Recalling and Uploading
OTDR Traces
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New Trace indicates that
the displayed OTDR trace
has not been saved
New or Saved Trace?
A filename indicates this
trace has been saved as
an .SOR file
Press the Save key
Save As page will appear
Edit Job, End1, End2, Cable ID,
and Fiber number, as needed
+ r moves the cursor
AY changes highlighted character
selects the next field
Press Save (F3)
Folder and File naming:
Job defines the Job folder
End1-End2-Cable defines the Cable folder within the Job folder
End1-End2-Fiber#-Wavelength.SOR defines the filename
OTDR Results are saved in Telcordia SR-4731 .SOR file format and may
be viewed and analyzed using AFLs TRM
2.0 Test Results Manager

To save new traces
F1 F2 F3
Press the Files (F1) key on the
Save As page (or Main Menu.)
File Manager will be displayed
Highlight a fiber name
Press Open (F3) or the
(select) key
Note the name of the current
Job and Cable are shown
below the fiber list.
To review saved traces
F1 F2 F3
Select the l(up one level) icon
A list of the Cables stored in current Job folder is shown
To select a different Job folder, select l(up one level) icon again
A list of current Job folders is shown
Use to select different Job, Cable,
or Folder, then press to select.
To open a different folder
TIP: Press and hold Delete (F2) to
delete the highlighted folder and
trace files in it.
Saving Traces (Summary)
Save As
Save
File Manager
(Files)
(Save As)
l
~
(Save)
ACTION:
Results are saved
in current folder
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F3
F1
F1
List of files
in the
current folder
Edit folder and
filename
when saving
results
List of
Cable folders
l
~
List of
Job folders
Reviewing Traces (Summary)
Save As
Save
File Manager
(Files)
(Save As)
l
~
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F1
F1
List of files
in the
current folder
Edit folder and
filename
when saving
results
List of
Cable folders
l
~
List of
Job folders
Menu
(Files)
F1
To Copy / Move Traces to a PC
Connect OFL280 to PC using
the supplied USB cable
From the OFL280 Main Menu
press USB (F2)

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Display

Save
Test Back
Menu
=
VFL
A
Y
<
OFL280 FlexTester

Open My Computer
Open OFL (E:) (this is your OFL280)
(Drive letter may be different on your PC)
From PC Desktop:
Drag RESULTS folder to desktop to copy results to your PC
You can also open the RESULTS folder and drag selected files to
your PC
Copy Results folder to your PC
The Importance of Backup
Here is one way to ensure you always have a
backup copy of your OFL280 test results:
Copy (do not Move) the Results folder to your PC
Verify the Results folder was transferred successfully
Put a copy of the Results folder on a backup drive
(e.g. a USB memory stick)
At this point you can delete the Results folder from the
OFL folder in My Computer. This will erase the Results
folder on your OFL280.
The OFL280 will regenerate a new, empty Results
folder the next time you save results.
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OFL280 includes Bluetooth Interface
Pair to another Bluetooth device
Send (upload) files to paired Bluetooth device
Receive (download) files from paired Bluetooth device
Upload OTDR, OPM results to phone, tablet without USB connection
Bluetooth File Transfers
From Main Menu Settings tab, select Bluetooth
From Bluetooth Setup tab, set Bluetooth = On
Set Visibility = Shown to All
On other device, find Bluetooth settings and select option to add a new
Bluetooth device
A list of available devices should be displayed including the OFL280
Select the OFL280 device and enter a pairing code of 0000
On the OFL280 Bluetooth screen, select the Paired Devices tab and
verify the MAC address of the newly paired device is displayed
Pair OFL280 to Another Bluetooth Device
Enable file reception on the paired receiving device
In the OFL280 Bluetooth Paired Devices tab, select the MAC address of
the paired receiving device
Press Send softkey on the OFL280
File Manager is displayed on the OFL280
To send a single file, select the file to be sent and press Send softkey
To send multiple files, select each file to be sent and press Select
When all desired files have been selected, press Send softkey
Note: OFL280 does not currently allow a folder to be selected and sent
Send OFL280 Files to Paired Device
Select file
and press
Send
Press
Send
Select
checkmarks
files to be
sent.
Send transmits
all checked files.
OFL280 Operation:
Light Source & Power Meter
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Light Source & Power Meter
Standard Optical Power Meter (middle port)
Detect and report Tone or Wave ID
Measure power and loss
Standard Optical Light Source (right port)
Send CW, Noyes Wave ID, or Tone
Select Light Source & Power Meter from Main Menu
Main Menu Mode Tab (cont.)
OPM OLS
Light Source & (Optical) Power Meter
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Optical Power
Meter (OPM)
F1 F2 F3
Change units:
dB = loss
dBm, W = power
Hold to set power
meter reference
Change power
meter wavelength
Optical Laser
Source (OLS)
Use
YA & <
to change
Connect Source of each OFL280 to Power Meter of other OFL280
Setting Reference using one jumper method
Setting Reference Values
Light Source
& Power Meter
OFL280 OFL280
Light Source
& Power Meter
References can be set for
wavelengths individually, or
For faster testing, set references for
multiple wavelengths simultaneously
using Wave ID mode
Press and hold Ref/Set (F2) to set
new reference values
Immediately after setting new
references, but before moving test
jumpers, you will see 0 dB (or near 0
dB) loss values.
Setting Reference Values (cont.)
F1 F2 F3
Measuring fiber loss
Light Source
& Power Meter
OFL280 OFL280
Fiber (links) being tested
Light Source
& Power Meter
DO NOT disconnect the source
jumpers after referencing.
You will need to add a
receive jumper to the
OPM port of each unit.
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Wave ID reduces test time up to 80% and eliminates setup errors
Simultaneously measures loss at multiple wavelengths
OPM synchronizes to wavelength sent by OLS, eliminating user setup errors
With OFL280, measure loss on two fibers at once!
Reduce Test Time with Wave ID
Network
Under
Test
Example: Loss Test at 1310 & 1550 nm
OLS OLS OPM OPM
Test Steps Without Wave ID Test Steps With Wave ID
Bring OLS and OPM together to store
references:
1. Connect OLS to OPM.
2. Set OLS to 1310 nm.
3. Set OPM to 1310 nm.
4. Store reference.
6. Set OPM to 1550 nm.
7. Store reference.
Bring OLS and OPM together to store
references:
1. Connect OLS to OPM
2. Set OLS to Wave ID, 1310 / 1550 nm.
3. OPM detects Wave ID (< 2 secs)
4. Store reference (stores refs at both l).
Bring OLS and OPM to opposite ends
of network under test & measure loss.
1. Connect OLS and OPM to network.
3. Tell OPM user to set OPM to 1310.
4. Wait for OPM user to meas loss @ 1310.
5. OPM user sets OPM to 1550 nm.
6. Tell OLS user to set OLS to 1550 nm.
7. Wait for OLS user to switch to 1550 nm.
8. Measure loss @ 1550 nm.
Bring OLS and OPM to opposite ends
of network under test & measure loss.
1. Connect OLS and OPM to network.
2. Set OLS to Wave ID, 1310 / 1550 nm.
3. OPM detects Wave ID, simultaneously
measures loss at both 1310 & 1550 nm.

Loss results with likely macrobend
Greater loss at longer
wavelength (1550 or 1625)
indicates a macro-bend.
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The OFL280 OLS & OPM can also
Send fiber-identifying tones (270, 330, 1k, 2k Hz)
Detect fiber-identifying tones (270, 330, 1k, 2k Hz)
Send CW (continuous wave)
CW is useful when working with power meters from other vendors.
Wave ID is recommended when using a Noyes power
meter (or another OFL280) to measure loss
Wave ID cuts loss test time in half when testing 1310 & 1550,
since it tests both wavelengths simultaneously
Wave ID eliminates setup errors, since theres no need to
coordinate wavelength settings in Source and Power Meter located
at opposite ends of the fiber-under-test
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Press the Save key
Save As page will appear
Edit Job, End1, End2, Cable ID,
and Fiber number, as needed
< moves the cursor
AY changes highlighted character
selects the next field
Press Save (F3)
Folder and File naming:
Job defines the Job folder
End1-End2-Cable defines the Cable folder within the Job folder
End1-End2.ATD defines the filename
Results for all fibers, wavelengths, and directions are stored in one .ATD file
OPM Results are saved in AFLs .ATD file format and may be merged
with OTDR results using AFLs TRM
2.0 Test Results Manager

To Save OPM Results
F1 F2 F3
To Recall and View Saved OPM Results
F1 F2 F3
From Main Menu, press Files (F1)
Navigate to select OPM Results folder
OPM Results are labeled with OPM icon
OTDR Results are labeled with OTDR icon
Navigation is same as for OTDR files
Select Open (F3) to open selected
OPM Results folder
OPM Results are displayed
Press dB/dBM (F1) to toggle between display of Power or Loss
Use * keys to select a result or scroll results up/down
Press Delete (F2) to delete selected result
Upload OPM Results to PC using the same procedure to upload
OTDR Results:
Connect OFL280 to PC using the supplied USB cable
From the OFL280 Main Menu press USB (F2)
From your PC:
Open My Computer
Open OFL (E:) (this is your OFL280)
(Drive letter may be different on your PC)
Drag RESULTS folder to desktop to copy results to your PC
You can also open the RESULTS folder to drag selected folders or files to your PC

To Upload OPM Results to PC
Thank You!
For more information about AFL/Noyes
test, inspection, and cleaning products,
please visit us on the web at:
www.aflglobal.com
Or, call Sales or Technical Support at:
1 (603) 528-7780
1 (800) 321-5298 (USA)
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