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FastReporter 2 Data Post Processing Software

Release Notes

Introduction
In these release notes, you will find information to help you install and use the
FastReporter 2 Data Post Processing Software application on your computer.

System Requirements
To be able to install and run FastReporter 2 on your computer, you must meet the
minimum requirements below:

System
Windows 7 Windows 8.x Windows 10
Element
Processor Pentium Pentium 1 Ghz
(1.6 GHz or higher) (1 GHz with support for
PAN, NX, and SSE2)
RAM  1 GB (32-bit)  1 GB (32-bit)
 2 GB (64-bit)  2GB (64-bit)
4 GB recommended 4 GB recommended
Disk Space 8 GB  16 GB (32-bit)
 20 GB (64-bit)
Monitor One super VGA (800 X Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM
600) monitor driver
(two 1024 X 768 monitors
recommended)
Other  Network adapter
requirements  Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.0 or later
 Microsoft Office 2007 or later to open .xls files

Note: This application was meant to be installed on a computer only and may not
function as expected on other platforms.

Installing FastReporter 2
Before installing FastReporter 2, you should close all Windows applications.
Otherwise, you might experience a slower and unstable installation.
You must have administrator rights to perform the installation. Log on using an
administrator account or contact your IT department.

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Disable antivirus, firewall, and diagnostic software for the duration of the
installation. You should re-enable the antivirus software and scan your computer
hard drive after installation.
To install FastReporter 2:
Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, then follow the on-screen
instructions. If the installation wizard does not start automatically after inserting the
CD, double-click on setup.exe.
If any of the following applications were installed on your computer, you must
remove them before installing FastReporter 2:
 Batch Pro Light
 Handheld Data Transfer
 Optical Report Viewer
 OTDR Viewer
 Result Viewer
 ToolBox 6
For Windows XP, Windows Vista (32/64-bit), you need to update the Operating
System with the latest service packs to upgrade the Microsoft .NET framework 3.5.
After updating the Operating System, and if the installation of the Microsoft .Net
Framework 3.5 is required, run the Microsoft updates provided on the installation
CD in the Utilities folder based on the Operating System or download from the
Microsoft website. If your system runs Windows XP, the update is automatically
installed by the kit, if required.
For Windows 8, Microsoft .NET framework should be installed from the Microsoft
website (you will need internet access to do so.

Note: The updates from the CD should be installed after installing the Microsoft .Net
Framework 3.5.

Note: If you have problems installing Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 in Windows 10, follow
the procedure indicated at the following address:
http://winaero.com/blog/offline-install-of-net-framework-3-5-in-windows-10-using-
dism/.

Note: Reboot the computer if a prompt appears.

Note: FastReporter cannot be installed on the FTB-400 platform.

Note: For the proper viewing of the FastReporter application, set the DPI settings to 96 DPI
(Normal Font size), 120 DPI or 140 DPI. By default, the DPI setting is set to normal,
but if the settings are changed, it can be reset to either 96 DPI, 120 DPI or 140 DPI
from the display settings screen in the control panel (Start > Control Panel >
Display > Settings > Advanced > General tab).

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Removing FastReporter 2
You can remove this release by opening the Windows Control Panel and
selecting Add/Remove Programs, then selecting the application from the
displayed list of programs.

Obtaining a Software License


You may fully use FastReporter 2 in trial mode for a limited time, but you must buy a
license from EXFO to use it permanently. To obtain a license, you must register
when you start the application.
Refer to the online help for detailed instructions and additional information.

Viewing User Guides in PDF Format


A PDF version of the latest user guides is always available on your installation CD.
They are stored in the Utilities and User Documentation folder. Simply double-click
a file to view it in Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.00 and later).

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Release History
This release of the FastReporter 2 Data Post Processing Software includes the latest
upgrades for your product.
All changes are identified below.

Product Release Changes


2.12  You can now use FastReporter 2 on Windows 10
 FastReporter 2 now supports MAX-900 files
 FastReporter 2 now supports OTDR bidir files with
multimode measurements
 You can now delete multiple elements from the Elements
table
 You can match events and elements based on their
numbers (for iOLM and OTDR)
 FastReporter 2 now supports the new Fault Element in
iOLM
 FastReporter 2 now supports the new Switch Element in
iOLM
2.11 SP1 The application was optimized so that it now starts normally on
all computers, regardless of the language of their operating
systems.

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Product Release Changes


2.11  You can use existing file documentation in the loopback
process.
 Cable view now available in the OTDR linear view.
 You can fully and rename files via the Save As tool.
 You can modify tolerance in the loopback process.
 You can select and apply a new iOLM configuration in the
loopback process.
 You can view and manage unidir AB and BA event markers
within a bidir measurement.
 You can copy the reference OTDR event type when
applying a reference as a template.
 The EXFO Connect browser and login process were
improved
 You can generate application-based reports for OTDR,
iOLM and FIP.
 iOLM thresholds on bidir splices and bidir connectors are
supported.
 New report type available for OTDR reporting for network
records.
 You can manage thresholds based on iOLM projects.
 New Fiber Characterization report available with iOLM
measurements.
 You can now delete multiple Events at a time in the OTDR
Event Table
2.10  It is now possible to open SOR 100 files in the 64-bit version
of FastReporter 2 Data Post Processing Software.
 The pass/fail calculation for OTDR measurements is now
done properly.
 The Advanced Cable Report generation for virtual bidir files
now display properly.
 The PPM table now displays properly.

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Product Release Changes


2.9  FastReporter 2 is now supported in a 64-bit version.
 You can now perform a Save All for all file types.
 Auto documentation now supports custom identifiers.
 You can modify the Y spacing on OTDR graphs.
 You can now display a specialized view for all
measurement types in EXFO Connect.
 iCERT measurements are now supported.
 The event table now supports B-A measurements and all
related operations.
 It is now possible to renew the trial version.
 The OTDR linear view is now supported.
 You can customize the OTDR and iOLM views in the
Measurements tab.
2.8  You can now manage optical test files using the EXFO
Connect browser.
 Multifiber display is now available for FIP files.
2.7  You can now create OTDR unidirectional and bidirectional
loopback files
 Custom identifiers for ConnectorMax 2 files are now
supported.
 You can now be notified automatically when a new version
is available.
 You can now activate licences using a USB dongle.
 You can now modify and delete OTDR span start and span
end events.

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Product Release Changes


2.6 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
 New option for iOLM unidirectional and bidirectional
loopback creation from iOLM files
 Now supporting ConnectorMax2 files, including
ConnectorMax2 files with loss and power meter
measurements
 Possibility to apply new configuration (in batch) on
ConnectorMax2 files
 Now supporting multimode iOLM files
 Now supporting propagation delay calculation with iOLM
measurements
 Now supporting multiwavelength power meter files
 You can now import/export projects with files
 You can now import export report templates
 You can now match files manually or by using the file
names for all measurement files
2.5 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
 Multiple measurements support for Link View and
Elements Table for iOLM measurements
 Support for measurement P/F thresholds and Inclusion
status for OTDR Measurements
 New iOLM batch editing (delete, insert new element)
capabilities
 New iOLM Excel advanced cable report template
 New iOLM virtual bidir

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Product Release Changes


2.4 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
 Generates report as per the sorting order from Files and
Measurements window
 Supports switching between graph view and web view
 Support OS Windows 8
 Supports graph/image in Fiber Characterization Excel
report template
 Supports tags for span start loss, span start reflectance,
span end loss, span start reflectance, and wavelength delta
loss
 Supports Excel PMD templates
 Supports Excel CD templates
 Offers the possibility to set the auto-refresh on a specific
folder
2.3 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
 Supports optional iOLM inverted matching
 Fixed issues related to version mismatch when upgraded
from 2.1SP1
 Updated the FasTest report template
 Fixed issues related to FastReporter 2 Installation
 Identification fields are editable for iOLM and FIP in basic
version
 Fixed issues related to OTDR Advanced Cable

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Product Release Changes


2.2 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
General:
 Supports read only attribute
 Open multiple files through IE
 Supports report generation by file name and identifiers
 Sets direction for loss and Power Meter measurements
 Selects identifies for file matching
iOLM:
 Sets direction for iOLM Measurements
 Supports iOLM BDR files and iOLM BDR file creation
 Supports 2:N elements
 Supports custom elements
 Displays tooltip for link elements
OTDR:
 Supports analysis of BDR measurement
 Supports Bidirectional template
 Supports selection of individual A-B and B-A measurement
from BDR File
 Supports measurement selection without losing zoomed
area and markers
 Displays icon instead of text for the event type in OTDR
Excel reports
 Improved reference template
 Offers the possibility to pin manual zoom from file
 Supports separate BDR splice threshold
FIP:
 Supports opening and saving of JPG and BMP file
 Supports serial number modification for FIP file
Reports:
 Supports iOLM bidirectional and iOLM summary report

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Product Release Changes


2.1 SP1 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
 Fixed issue related to the Bidir template. The display of File
Name, Test Date, and Test time is corrected for A->B and
B->A of BDR measurement.
 Fixed issue related to the Context menu. Select Same Fiber
is changed to Select Same Identifiers in the context menu
of Measurement window.
 Fixed issue related to opening certain third-party .sor
2.1 This release includes the following improvements to the
FastReporter 2 application:
General:
Reporting:
 Supports new Excel reporting tool
 Supports new Excel report templates (OTDR, iOLM, FIP,
OLTS, and FiberCharacterization)
Measurement:
OTDR:
 Supports new tooltip with event information when the
mouse cursor is over an event marker
iOLM:
 Generates .SOR files from iOLM measurements generated
from iOLM software version 2.3
2.0 SP1 Fixed issues related to:
 FIP report invisible areas
 CD Graph
 Identification file generation
2.0 New Product.

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