8000 Base Unit User Manual

8000 Base Unit Portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of optical fiber networks User Manual

8000 Base Unit Portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of optical fiber networks User Manual

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Manual This guide is a product of JDSU's Technical Information Development Department. This manual gives you the main information to install, start and use the 8000 Base Unit.

WEEE Directive JDSU has established processes in compliance with the Waste Electrical Compliance and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2002/96/EC. This product should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national regulations. In the European Union, all equipment purchased from JDSU after 2005-08-13 can be returned for disposal at the end of its useful life. JDSU will ensure that all waste equipment returned is reused, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, and in compliance with all applicable national and international waste legislation. It is the responsibility of the equipment owner to return the equipment to JDSU for appropriate disposal. If the equipment was imported by a reseller whose name or logo is marked on the equipment, then the owner should return the equipment directly to the reseller.

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Instructions for returning waste equipment to JDSU can be found in the Environmental section of JDSU’s web site at www.jdsu.com. If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment, contact JDSU’s WEEE Program Management team at [email protected].

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Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi

Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Chapter 1

Introducing the Platform 8000

1

Terminology used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning labels for the laser classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC/DC and battery important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2

Starting up

2 3 3

4 5 6 6 6 7 7

9

Unpacking the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 User Manual

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Assembling the component parts of the Platform 8000 . . . . . . 10 Fitting and removing a module or receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Key principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Required tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Assembling the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Disconnecting the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Required tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Disassembling the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fitting and removing a floppy drive or CD-Rom drive . . . . . . . 17 Installing and removing a plug-in unit in a receptacle . . . . . . . 18

Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface Fitting the carrying handle or strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Operating Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting the mains adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery endurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charge and On indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery charge level display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Access to the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Safety recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Switching the Platform 8000 on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching on the Platform 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching off the Platform 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presentation page of the Platform 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Controls of the Platform 8000

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Control interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TFT display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direction keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 31 31 33 33

Using an external keyboard, mouse and screen touch (options) 33 Virtual control buttons bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Equivalence between external keyboard and Platform 8000 . . 34 User Manual

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Editing text using the external keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Platform 8000 from a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Platform 8000 to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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35 38

39 39

Direct connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Connection via a local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transfer of the interface of the Platform 8000 on to a PC . . . . 41 Accessing the hard disk of the Platform 8000 via a PC . . . . . . 41 Creating a shortcut toward the Platform 8000 harddisk . . . . . . 42

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right-hand side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy disk or CD-ROM drive (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial port (RS 232 - not used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SVGA connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CompactFlash port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4

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46 46 47 47

System set-up

49

Principle of the set-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Validating several simultaneous functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I/O Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 50 53 53 53 54 55 57 58 61 62

Files (Formatted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Files (Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Standalone results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expert Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Media utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Formating a USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting a CompactFlash card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erase disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65 66 66 66 67

Locking the Platform 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Desktop Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chapter 5

LTS (Loss Test Set)

69

The principle of optical power and attenuation measurements . 70 Power measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Attenuation measurements (optical link loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Connection to the power meter and the source . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the LTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the measurement parameters of the power meter Configuring the alarm parameters of the power meter . . . . . . . Configuring and displaying the parameters of the source . . . . Display of results and commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Result of the measurement in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commands of the power meter parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making a measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical link loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71 72 72 73 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 78

Setting the zero value of the power meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Carrying out the reference measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Measurements on the fiber under test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Performing an ORL Manual measurement with the Platform 8000 79 Establishing a reference for an ORL manual measurement . . 79 ORL Emitted power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 ORL Zero adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Measurement acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing and reloading LTS results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . File Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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VFL, Talkset and Data transfer

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VFL and Talkset connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Talkset connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 VFL connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Visible source function (VFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «Talkset» optical telephone function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . «Data», the data transfer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VNC - Remote screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Scope

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Scope feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Scope connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Result display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Camera mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Freeze mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 File toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Saving a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Loading a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mosaic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 File toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Chapter 8

Desktop applications

103

PDF viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Opening a PDF document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Interacting with a PDF document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Chapter 9

Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Platform 8000 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virtual keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening a PDF document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leaving the web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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File management

109

File menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Description of the explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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Storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Storage media built into the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 External USB storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Standard Compact Flash card (8000 platform only) . . . . . . . . .113 Remote Base Unit and data transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Abbreviations for storage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Directory edit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Selection of directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Edition of directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Create Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Rename Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Remove a directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

File editing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 File Format and Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Format of files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Easy file selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rename File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sorting the files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying one / several file(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merging txt Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Send by mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117 118 118 119 119 120

CD-Rom burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Maintenance

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Maintenance procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Returning an instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning plates and housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions relating to optical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the optical cable connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the optical connections of the Platform 8000 . . . . . Installing a new version of the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where and how to obtain the new software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading from Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation from a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

125 125 125

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126 126 127 127

Installation from the harddisk of a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Installation from the CD-ROM drive of a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

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Installation from Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation from a CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation from a CompactFlash memory card . . . . . . . . . . . Installation from a USB memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

131 132 133 134

Replacement of the small PCB battery (for backup) . . . . . . . Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General information on warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Touchscreen calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

136 136 137 137 138

Technical specifications

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Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Mains adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Dimensions - Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 EMI/ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Drop test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Shocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Bumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Flammability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Characteristics of the options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Power meter of the LTS option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Talkset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Laser sources of the LTS option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Manual ORL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 VFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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References of options for the Platform 8000 mainframe . . . . . . 148

References of modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 References of result processing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 User Manual

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Appendix A RoHS Information

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Concerned products : 8000 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Concerned products : 8000 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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The Platform 8000 of JDSU provides a portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of optical fiber networks. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Purpose and scope” on page xvi

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“Assumptions” on page xvi

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“Technical assistance” on page xvi

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“Recycling Information” on page xvii

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“Conventions” on page xvii

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Purpose and scope The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the Platform 8000 features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how to install, configure, use, and troubleshoot the Platform 8000. Additionally, this guide provides a complete description of JDSU’s warranty, services, and repair information, including terms and conditions of the licensing agreement.

Assumptions This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experienced users who want to use the Platform 8000 effectively and efficiently. We are assuming that you are familiar with basic telecommunication concepts and terminology.

Technical assistance If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of this product, call or e-mail JDSU’s Technical Assistance Center for customer support.

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Technical assistance centers

Region

Phone Number

Americas Telecom Products

866 228 3762 World Wide: 301 353 1550

[email protected]

Europe, Africa, and MidEast

+49 (0) 7121 86 1345 (Europe)

[email protected]

+33 (0) 1 30 81 50 60 (JDSU France)

[email protected]

+49 (0) 6172 59 11 00 (Germany)

[email protected]

Asia and the Pacific Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand

+852 2892 0990 (Hong Kong)

All others

866 228 3762

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+86 10 6833 7477 (Beijing-China)

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During off-hours, you can request assistance by doing one of the following: –

leave a voice mail message at the Technical Assistance number in your region

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e-mail North American Technical Assistance Center, [email protected], or European Technical Assistance Center, [email protected]

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submit your question using our online Technical Assistance Request form at www.jdsu.com.

Recycling Information JDSU recommends that customers dispose of their instruments and peripherals in an environnmentally sound manner. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products components, and/or materials.

Waste Electrical and electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. Il should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.

Conventions This guide uses naming conventions and symbols, as described in the following tables.

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Typographical conventions

Description

Example

User interface actions appear in this typeface.

On the Status bar, click Start.Use the Direction character tag for this convention.

Buttons or switches that you press on a unit appear in this TYPEFACE.

Press the ON switch.Use the Switch character tag for this convention.

Code and output messages appear in this typeface.

All results okay

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Typographical conventions (Continued)

Description

Example

Text you must type exactly as shown appears in this typeface.

Type: a:\set.exe in the dialog box the CodeDirection character tag for this convention.

Variables appear in this typeface.

Type the new hostname.Use the Emphasis character tag for this convention.

Book references appear in this typeface.

Refer to Newton’s Telecom Dictionary

A vertical bar | means “or”: only one option can appear in a single command.

platform [a|b|e]

Square brackets [ ] indicate an optional argument.

login [platform name]

Slanted brackets < > group required arguments.



Table 3

Keyboard and menu conventions

Description

Example

A plus sign + indicates simultaneous keystrokes.

Press Ctrl+s

A comma indicates consecutive key strokes.

Press Alt+f,s

A slanted bracket indicates choosing a submenu from menu.

On the menu bar, click Start > Program Files.

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Symbol conventions

This symbol represents a general hazard.

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This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock.

NOTE This symbol represents a Note indicating related information or tip. This symbol, located on the equipment or its packaging, indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of in a land-fill site or as municipal waste, and should be disposed of according to your national regulations.

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Safety definitions

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Introducing the Platform 8000

1 The JDSU Platform 8000 is a portable, modular platform designed for the construction, commissioning and maintenance of fiber optic networks. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Terminology used in this manual” on page 2

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“Laser safety” on page 2

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“AC/DC and battery important safety instructions” on page 4

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“Architecture” on page 5

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“User interface” on page 6

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“Technology” on page 6

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“Mechanical strength” on page 6

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“Software” on page 7

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“Measurements” on page 7

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Terminology used in this manual To designate the modules making up the Platform 8000, the following conventions have been adopted: –

User Interface Module designates the module comprising the screen and controls.

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Battery Pack

designates the basic module for battery operation.

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Backplate

designates the basic module for mains operation.

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Module

designates, for example, the OSA 160 or the OSA200.

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Receptacle

designates the module that can receive plug-in units.

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Plug-in

designates an element that can be plugged into a receptacle (test plug-ins: OTDR, CD, PMD, WDM, etc.).

User Interface Module Receptacle

Module Battery Pack Plug-ins

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Designations of sub-assemblies of the Platform 8000

Laser safety The provisions contained in two standards define the safety procedures to be observed both by users and by manufacturers when utilizing laser products: 2

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EN 60825-1: 2001 - Safety of laser products – Part 1: Classification of products, requirements and user guidelines.

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FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10 - Performance standards for light-emitting products - Laser products.

Due to the range of possible wavelengths, power values and injection characteristics of a laser beam, the risks inherent in its usage vary. The laser classes form groups representing different safety thresholds.

Laser classes

Warning labels for the laser classes Reference standard Class 1

Standards EN 60825-1, Edition 1.2, 2001-08 and FDA21CFR§1040.10: –

Talkset option: Class 1.

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VFL option: Class 2.

Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not possible to attach the required warning labels to them. In line with the provisions of Article 5.1 of the EN 60825-1 standard, the laser class identification labels are shown below:

EN 60825-1, Edition 1.2, 2001-08

FDA21CFR§1040.10

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Class 2

CAUTION LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

The user must take the necessary precautions concerning the optical output of the instrument and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Measurements on optical fibers are difficult to execute and the precision of the results obtained depends largely on the precautions taken by the user.

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AC/DC and battery important safety instructions In conformance with the recommendations of standard EN 61010, the instrument should be operated within the manufacturer’s guidelines. Failure to do so may compromise the protection offered by the instruments design. The Platform 8000 is supplied with a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Do not use any mains adaptor or battery other than those supplied with the instrument, or supplied by JDSU as an option for this instrument. Batteries supplied by JDSU incorporate protection means. If another adapter or battery is used, it may damage the Platform 8000 itself. Using the Platform 8000 with batteries other than those supplied by the manufacturer of the Platform 8000 may entail risks of fire or explosion. –

The battery may explode, leak or catch fire: - if it is exposed to high temperature or fire - if it is opened or dismantled.

Other basic safety precautions are as follows:

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Do not use AC/Adapter/Charger outdoors or in wet or damp locations

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Connect the AC/Adapter/Charger to the correct mains voltage, as indicated on the ratings label.

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This product is intended to be used with a 3-wire grounding-type plug (a plug that has a grounding pin). This safety feature is vital to the safe operation of the instrument. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type by modifying the plug or using an adapter.

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate the product where people can walk on the power cord.

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Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric chock from lightning.

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Do not use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak or in any explosive environment.

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Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous, high voltage points and other hazards. Contact qualified service personnel for all service.

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The Platform 8000 is equipped with two mains: –

a main supply for optical configurations

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a high power supply for configurations with at least one Transport Module.

Architecture The architecture of the Platform 8000 is based on the superimposition of modules and receptacles to accommodate interchangeable plug-in measurement units. This structure adapts to current applications in fiber optics and will adapt to future applications. By the addition of modules and receptacles, a lightweight battery-operated field instrument suitable for optical network maintenance can be converted into a complete apparatus with a high-level of performance and functions for the installation and upgrading of fiber optic networks. Modules and plug-in units are easily interchangeable in the field, reducing the number of instruments to be carried.

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Possible configurations of the Platform 8000

Whatever its configuration, the Platform 8000 has a user interface module with screen and controls, fixed to a base: either a finishing backplate, if the instrument is to be used only on the mains, or a module containing the batteries.

Maximum configuration of the Platform 8000 In addition to the user interface module and the rear module, the Platform 8000 can include up to four measurement modules, including two receptacle modules, each able to accommodate two plug-ins. User Manual

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User interface The topmost element of the Platform 8000 constitutes the user interface. It is equipped with: –

a 10.4 inch TFT color screen, standard or high visibility (optimized for outdoor use), which can be touchscreen

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hard keys or tactile keys (option)

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numerous functions such as Fault Locator VFL (Visual Fault Location), source power meter, optical microscope, talkset, etc.

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remote front panel function, data transfer, etc.

The particularly simple user interface means familiarity with the instrument is quickly attained. This interface remains the same, irrespective of the options and modules with which the instrument may be equipped. An external keyboard and a mouse (on option) facilitate data input.

Technology The Platform 8000 employs multi-tasking for the simultaneous performance of several operations (such as acquisition, parameters modification, trace analysis, printing) and several functions (for example OSA, OTDR or BERT measurements). The measurement results can be stored in the internal memory (16 Mb), or on the following options: –

hard disk (min 10 Gb),

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floppy disk or CD ROM,

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plug-in media (USB memory stick or Flash compact memory).

Mechanical strength Although it is extremely light, the housing of the Platform 8000 can resist harsh environmental conditions: –

its rubber protectors give it high shock resistance

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it resists water splashes.

The modules and receptacles are very simple to install, requiring only a single tool which is incorporated in the instrument.

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Software The software can be easily updated from a CD-ROM, the Ethernet, a USB stick or a Flash memory card.

Measurements The Platform 8000 can be used to test fiber optic networks: –

during the phase of design and production of equipment

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during the phase of installation and validation of such equipment in a network

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during the phase of network maintenance.

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Starting up

2 This chapter explains the operations to be carried out before using the Platform 8000. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Unpacking the instrument” on page 10

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“Assembling the component parts of the Platform 8000” on page 10

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“Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface” on page 19

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“Battery management” on page 20

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“Switching the Platform 8000 on and off” on page 25

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“Presentation page of the Platform 8000” on page 27

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“Troubleshooting” on page 28

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Chapter 2 Starting up Unpacking the instrument

Unpacking the instrument Remove the Platform 8000 and its accessories from the packing case. Check that the receptacles, modules and accessories ordered are all there. If any part is missing or damaged please contact your local JDSU agent. The Platform 8000 is delivered with the following accessories: –

a user manual

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a backplate or a battery pack containing a battery which must be charged before use.

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a mains adapter used for mains operation of the instrument and battery charging (this adapter can also be delivered with the Transport Module).

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a soft carrying case (option)

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a hard carrying case (option)

Assembling the component parts of the Platform 8000

Fitting and removing a module or receptacle

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Assembly starts from the Interface module, which is placed face down on the work surface.

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The module(s) and receptacle(s) must then be fixed in place one after the other, using the key provided, which is fixed either inside the backplate or in the battery pack. Use this key to screw in the knurled knob at each corner.

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When the last module or receptacle has been fixed, put the key back in its place, then position the backplate module or the battery pack. Fix it by tightening the four screws at the corners.

Before installing or removing a module, review the key principles provided below, and gather the proper tools.

The Platform 8000 must be switched off, and if it is operating on the mains, its supply cable must be unplugged.

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Key principles When connecting or disconnecting modules, focus on the following principles to ensure a secure connection and avoid damaging the connectors: Alignment. Ensure that the holes on the corners of the Module or Battery Module are aligned with the holes on the component you are attaching it to. For example, if you are attaching the Optical Module to the base unit, ensure that the holes of the module are aligned with the holes on the base unit. Parallel position. Ensure that you are holding the Module or Battery Module in a position parallel to the base unit or Module (as illustrated in Figure 6 on page 14). If either module is held at even a slight angle, there is a risk of damage to the connectors. Proper torque. Ensure that you tighten the screw using the hex key (for the Module) or a flat blade screwdriver (for the Battery Module) until you feel a slight resistance, and then tighten it using an additional 1/4 turn. If you are using a torque wrench, apply 1.5 N-m (13.3 in-lb) to the final turn.

Required tools Large, flat blade screwdriver You will need a large, flat blade screwdriver to remove and then replace the battery module on the base unit.

Hex key (provided) A 5 mm hex key is provided in a groove on the inside panel of the battery module. This key is used to secure and then tighten the screws that connect the module to the base unit.

Torque wrench (optional) If you want to ensure that you don’t apply too much pressure when connecting or disconnecting modules, you can optionally use a torque wrench capable of applying 1.5 N-m (13.3 in-lb). A torque wrench with the ability to apply up to 20 in-lb in 0.1 in-lb increments will be adequate. You will also need a 5 mm hex key bit for the wrench.

Assembling the To connect the Module and Battery Module to a base unit instrument 1 Verify that power is OFF on your base unit and that the power adapter is unplugged. 2

Using the large flat blade screwdriver, loosen each of the 4 slotted bolts on the back panel of the battery module (attached to the base unit), and then gently remove it from the base unit.

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Remove the hex key from the groove on the inside panel of the battery module. See Figure 3.

Hex Key groove

Fig. 3 4

Hex key groove in battery module

The base unit and the Optical Module each have rectangular mating connectors (see Figure 4 and Figure 5 on page 13). These connectors must be aligned carefully before connecting the module to the base unit.

Base Unit Mating Connector

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Module Mating Connector

Fig. 5

Module Mating Connector

To align the connectors properly: a

Position the Module over the base unit, with the Module’s mating connector directly over the mating connector on the base unit.

b

Verify that the holes on each corner of the Module are aligned precisely with the holes on each corner of the base unit.

c

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to connectors. Verify that you are holding the Module in a position parallel to the base unit (see Figure 6). If the module is tilted at even a slight angle, the mating connectors may not connect properly, and you may damage the connectors.

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Optical Module

align

parallel position

align

Base Unit Fig. 6

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Proper alignment of Module and Base Unit

5

Slowly lower the Optical Module until it is just over the holes on the base unit, and then gently but firmly press the center of the module to attach it to the base unit.

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Starting at the upper right corner, do the following: a

Hex key. Using the hex key that you removed from the battery module, tighten screws 1 through 4 (in the sequence illustrated in Figure 7) until you feel a slight resistance.

b

Hex key or torque wrench. Use the hex key to tighten each screw one additional quarter-turn, or if you are using a torque wrench, tighten each screw by applying an additional 1.5 N-m (13.3 in-lb). Use the same sequence illustrated in Figure 7.

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3 4

2

Fig. 7 7

Sequence for securing and tightening the screws

After the Optical Module is secured to the base unit, put the hex key back in the groove in the Battery Module, and then do the following: a

Position the battery module over the Optical Module, with the battery module’s mating connector directly over the mating connector on the Optical Module.

b

Verify that the holes on each corner of the battery module are aligned precisely with the holes on each corner of the Optical Module.

c

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to connectors. Verify that you are holding the battery module in a position parallel to the Optical Module, similar to that illustrated in Figure 6 on page 14. If the module is tilted at even a slight angle, the mating connectors may not connect properly, and you may damage the connectors.

8

Slowly lower the Battery Module until it is just over the holes on the Optical Module, and then gently but firmly press the center of the Battery Module to attach it to the Optical Module.

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Starting at the upper right corner, do the following: a

Using the large flat blade screwdriver, tighten screws 1 through 4 until you feel a slight resistance. Use the same sequence illustrated for the Optical Module screws in Figure 7.

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Tighten each screw one additional quarter-turn in the sequence illustrated in Figure 7 on page 15, or, if you are using a torque wrench, tighten each screw an additional 1.5 N-m (13.3 in-lb).

The Optical Module is connected to the base unit and can be used for testing.

Disconnecting the Module

Before disconnecting the Optical Module from the base unit, review the “Key principles” on page 11 for assembling the instrument. The same principals apply when disassembling the various components.

Required tools Large, flat blade screwdriver You will need a large, flat blade screwdriver to remove the battery module.

Hex key (provided) A 5 mm hex key is provided in a groove on the inside panel of the battery module. This key is used to secure and then tighten the screws that connect the module to the base unit.

Torque wrench (optional) If you want to ensure that you don’t apply too much pressure when connecting or disconnecting modules, you can optionally use a torque wrench capable of applying 13.3 in-lb. A torque wrench with the ability to apply up to 20 in-lb in 0.1 in-lb increments will be adequate. You will also need a 5 mm hex key bit for the wrench.

Disassembling the To remove the Module from a base unit instrument 1 Verify that power is OFF on your base unit and that the power adapter is unplugged.

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Using the large flat blade screwdriver, loosen each of the 4 slotted bolts on the back panel of the battery module (attached to the base unit), and then gently remove the battery module.

3

Use the provided hex key to loosen screws 1 through 4 in the sequence illustrated in Figure 7 on page 15.

4

Turn the base unit over so the display is facing upwards.

5

Disconnect the Optical Module from the base unit by gently pressing upwards on the two lower bumpers of the base unit as illustrated in Figure 8.

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Press Up Bumpers

Fig. 8

Bumpers (Base Unit)

IMPORTANT: When lifting the base unit, be certain to apply force directly over the base unit mating connector (illustrated in Figure 4 on page 12). The lower bumpers are located on the front (display) panel of the base unit, and they are parallel with the mating connector provided on the bottom (connector) panel. In Figure 8, the base unit mating connector is not visible; it is directly above the mating connector of the Optical Module. 6

After the base unit is completely disengaged from the Optical Module, lift it up further and place it elsewhere on your work surface.

The instrument is disassembled.

Fitting and removing a floppy drive or CD-Rom drive The Platform 8000 must be switched off, and if it is operating on the mains, its supply cable must be unplugged.

To fit or remove a floppy drive or a CD-Rom drive: –

Turn the instrument sideways on the work surface

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Completely unscrew the 2 big screws located at each side of the the floppy or CD-Rom drive.

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Screw them back in the adjacent holes, located on the floppy or CDRom drive (or remove the caps).

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Pull on the screws to remove the plug-in. Unscrew the screws which will be used for the new plug-in.

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Set the new plug-in and screw it at each side of the plug-in.

Screws

Fig. 9

Installing and removing a plug-in unit in a receptacle

Move the screws to new holes to fit or remove the drive

A plug-in may be put into either of the two slots provided for the purpose. When a slot is vacant, it is closed by means of a cover plate fitted with two captive screws like those used on the plug-in.

Captive screws fixing the plug-in

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Rear view of the Platform 8000

Removing a plug-in from a receptacle The Platform 8000 must be switched off and, if it is operating on the mains, its supply cable must be unplugged.

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Unscrew the two captive fixing screws of the plug-in completely (up to the stop).

2

Carefully slide the plug-in out of its slot.

Inserting a plug-in unit into a receptacle The Platform 8000 must be switched off and, if it is operating on the mains, its supply cable must be unplugged.

1

Slide the plug-in into its slot.

2

When the plug-in is fully home, press firmly on the screen-printed face of the plug-in while tightening the clamping screws. The screen-printed face of the plug-in must be flush with that of the receptacle.

3

Make sure that the two large captive screws of the plug-in are screwed fully home.

Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface Depending on the conditions of use of the Platform 8000, the instrument may be placed on a flat surface or held in the hand. When used on a work surface, the Platform 8000 should be supported on its stay, which can be set in either of two positions, depending on whether the user is standing or sitting. To change the stay from “seated user” position to “standing user” position, press both sides to slide the stay towards the upper end of its groove, as shown in the drawings below.

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Fitting the carrying handle or strap

When the Platform 8000 is used hand-held, the carrying strap may be fitted instead of the handle. The strap (or the handle) is fastened with quick-fitting attachments on each side of the modules. –

To fit a strap (or a handle), position each stud against the attachment point provided for the purpose on the sides of the cover, and press.

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To detach the strap (or handle) from the instrument, lift the stud away from its attachment to open the internal clip, and pull.

Fixing attachment for carrying strap or handle

Fig. 12

Handle fixing clip Handle

Attachment of strap or handle

Battery management1 The batteries supplied with the Platform 8000 must be fully charged before use. The instructions below apply if either a single battery or two Lithium Ion type batteries are installed in the battery pack.

Battery Operating Limit

The Platform 8000 forbides operation on batteries above 60 W total power consumption with one battery, and above 120W with two batteries at equivalent charge level. However, this is only a first level of security; another hardware security feature can stop the unit if the battery/batteries is/are too hot (refer to “Battery endurance” on page 21).

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Charging the batteries Connecting the mains adapter Use only the mains adapter supplied with the Platform 8000. The adapter for some other electronic device may appear to be identical, but entails a risk of damage to the Platform 8000. –

At the side of the Platform 8000 (bottom right-hand corner), lift up the power supply socket protector and plug in the mains adapter.

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Connect the adapter to the mains. The On/Off indicator lamp starts to blink.

Charging If the instrument is fitted with batteries, on connection to the mains: –

if the user does not press ON within 20 seconds, the batteries will go on to rapid charge. In this case, the Charge indicator will go on.

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if the user presses the ON key before rapid charge begins, the instrument starts up and the batteries will be charged at low rate during use.

If there are two batteries, they will be charged one after the other. As soon as the batteries are fully charged, the Charge indicator lamp goes off. It is essential to wait until charging is complete to ensure maximum independent operating time, which may otherwise be considerably reduced.

Battery charging If the battery is completely discharged, the time taken to recharge is: time –

about 2.5 hours, if the apparatus is not in use (On/Off indicator off)

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about 9 hours if the instrument is used during charging (On/Off indicator On).

Battery endurance One standard battery is only guaranteed to deliver 30W at ambient temperature. During discharge, battery increases its temperature. Above 30W at ambient temperature, the message Battery too hot, please turn power off may be displayed on the screen, inviting the user to shut off the equipment.

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The user may or may not shutt off the product but the product may shut off later by itself, without warning. Two standard batteries at equivalent level of charge can deliver a minimum of 60W at ambient temperature. Above 60W, the message Battery too hot, please turn power off may be displayed on the screen, inviting the user to shut off the equipment. The user may or may not shutt off the product but the product may shut off later by itself, without warning.

Conditions of use

Endurance

Normal operation, with low backlight strength, SR type OTDR plug-in (12 acquisitions of 30 s per hour, and auto-off))

up to 11 hrs.

Operation with low backlight strength, in accordance with Bellcore/Telcordia recommendation GR-196-CORE (12 acquisitions of 30 s per hour, no auto-off

up to 7 hrs.

Under continuous measurement, with SR type OTDR module: - with normal screen backlight strength - with high screen backlight strength

5 hrs. 4 hrs.

With Transport Module, using 2 batteries

> 2 hrs

Batteries According to the configuration of your Platform 8000, thresholds are thresholds defined according to the use of one or two batteries.

1 x 6600m AH battery

2 x 6600mAH batteries at 100% of charge

2 x 6600mAH batteries at C1 and C2 percentage of charge

Power limit accepted by the software to run a set of functions on batteries

58 Watts

89 Watts

Algorithm depending on C1 and C2. Example: If C2 = 10% and C1 = 30%, Pmax = 83 Watts

Power limit accepted to rescue the unit after a mains disconnection (all functions will be immediately unselected after the rescue if power is higher than the power accepted for batteries)

66 Watts

132 Watts

Algorithm depending on C1 and C2. Example: If C2 = 10% and C1 = 30%, Pmax = 122 Watts

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An example: If the MTS8000 is connected to a 150 Watts external power supply: –

Actual power consumption is of 40 Watts and we disconnect the mains: the battery will run the product.

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Actual power consumption is of 60 Watts and we disconnect the mains: the battery will run the product but ISU software will immediately shut all the selected function off.

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Actual power consumption is of 70 Watts and we disconnect the mains: the battery is not connected and the unit will shut down brutally.

Those limits are the one accepted by the software but in any case, a battery delivering 58 Watts will heat very fast and its hardware security can potentially be activated before the unit shuts down by itself because of a too high temperature. The power limit delivered by a battery for a long term is around 30 Watts.

Charge and On – On indicator blinking: the instrument is switched off but connected to an external power source. indicators –

On steady: the instrument is operating, either on batteries or with an external power source.

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Charge indicator on: the instrument is connected to an external power source and the batteries are on charge.

Battery charge When one or two batteries are installed in the instrument, their charge level display level is displayed in green in a graphic in the top left-hand corner of the screen and also as a charge percentage. Example:

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It is essential to wait until charging is complete for maximum battery endurance, otherwise this may be considerably reduced and the level of charge may not be correctly displayed. A yellow or red suqare is displayed under the battery charge level display when the main is disconnected from the equipment: –

: power budget is between 58W and 70W with one battey, and between 89W and 120W with two batteries. In this case, once AC/DC adapter is unplugged, the mainframe will delay for 1 minute and, if the adapter is not reconnected, the unit will deselect all functions available.

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: when the AC/DC adapter is disconnected, the battery/ batteries will not be able to set in backup mode (power budget greater than 70W with one battery, and greater than 120W with 2 batteries). The unit will shut off automatically.

When the instrument is in use, if there are two batteries, they both discharge gradually. The instrument operates initially on the battery with the higher level of charge, then switches over automatically from one to the other as they lose their charge. –

If the battery charge level is too low (less than 10%), a message is displayed. In this situation, results must be stored and the Platform 8000 switched off (ON/OFF button).

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When the battery charge level drops below 5%, an audio signal is emitted at intervals and an exclamation point is displayed next to the icon . When the level becomes too low, the instrument switches off automatically after saving the current configuration.

NOTE The battery charge level indication is displayed in orange, when a communication issue occured.

Access to the batteries

Key

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Switch off the instrument and disconnect the mains supply.

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Turn the instrument face down on the work surface.

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Slacken the captive screws at the four corners with a coin and unscrew them.

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Lift the battery pack to disconnect it from the base, withdraw it and turn it over on the work surface.

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When putting the batteries back into their seatings, make sure that their connectors engage correctly with those of the module. Then fit the battery pack back on to the base. Make sure that the connectors of the battery pack engage properly with those of the base. Tighten the knurled screws at the four corners, as securing the battery pack by the connectors alone will not ensure uninterrupted operation.

Safety recommendatio ns

The Lithium Ion batteries are designed for maximum safety. In particular, each cell is provided with a safety valve to prevent excessive internal pressure in the event of overcharging or exposure to very high temperatures. Use only the batteries supplied with the Platform 8000. Batteries supplied with other electronic devices may appear to be identical, but entail a risk of damage to the Platform 8000. If you do not intend to use the Platform 8000 for several weeks, it is advisable to remove the batteries in order to prolong their useful life, and to recharge them fully before using them again. In case of communication problems with the battery,informed to the user, the battery charging information is no more actualized. Restart the equipment to restore the communication with battery.

Switching the Platform 8000 on and off The mains adapter is used not only for charging the battery (if the battery pack is installed), but also for operating the Platform 8000 on the mains, if a mains socket is at hand, to save the battery.

Switching on Switching on using the battery the Platform – Press the ON/OFF key. The On indicator lights up. 8000 – The JDSU logo appears on the screen briefly, then an autotest is carried out, the software is installed (this just takes a few seconds), then the screen goes dark for about three seconds. Finally the opening screen appears (see "Presentation page of the Platform 8000" page 27).

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Mains operation If the instrument is to operate on the mains: –

lift the protective cover over the power supply socket on the side of the Platform 8000 (bottom right-hand corner) and plug in the mains adapter.The JDSU logo shows briefly and is followed by an autotest. Then the On indicator starts to blink: the instrument is ready to start up.

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press the ON key (if this is not done, and the instrument is equipped with a battery, it will switch over to rapid charging of the battery after about 20 seconds).

NOTE It is possible to switch over from battery to mains operation, or vice versa, without loss of data. The module cannnot be swapped when the unit is ON or AC powered

In the event of an unexpected mains power cut, if there is no battery, the current results and configuration will not be saved. Next time the instrument is switched on, it will return to its initial configuration.

Switching off the Platform 8000 Disconnect the jack connector of the AC/DC power supply before disconnecting the AC/DC mains

While the Platform 8000 is operating, press the ON/OFF button to switch it off. NOTE When the instrument is switched off using the ON/OFF button, current results and configuration are saved. Next time the ON/OFF key is pressed, they are recalled.

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NOTE With mains, wait for the message «It is now safe to unplug external power» or for the black screen before unpluging the main plug.

Reset

If the Platform 8000 freezes, prolonged pressure (about 4 s.) on the ON/

OFF key will reset the instrument.

Presentation page of the Platform 8000 The presentation page of the instrument is called up by pressing the SYSTEM button, followed by Page Help. It also appears when the instrument is switched on. This page shows: 1

the version of the software installed in the instrument,

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the hardware options: CD-RW, hard disk, floppy disk drive, modem, talkset, power meter, VFL. Those that are installed in the instrument are marked with a green tick.

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the modules installed (including serial number and date of last calibration) as well as any batteries present (including serial number).

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Click on Services Data to replace the software version list by the services data (CPU, Memory, CPU board, and screen reference)

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Solution

Nothing happens when the ON/OFF key is pressed.

Make sure that an internal battery is present or the mains adapter is properly connected.

You are using the Platform 8000 in the ordinary way when it suddenly switches off.

The parameters of the instrument may have been set so that it switches off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity to save the battery. Work in progress is first saved in the memory. See ."Screen saver" page 56. Otherwise, check the battery charge level.

The battery refuses to charge (the charge indicator does not go on when the instrument is connected to the mains and is not operating).

There is no battery in the instrument, or the battery is already fully charged.

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3 This chapter describes the controls of the Platform 8000. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Control interface” on page 30

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“Using an external keyboard, mouse and screen touch (options)” on page 33

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“Editing” on page 35

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“Accessing the Platform 8000 from a PC” on page 39

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“Connectors” on page 44

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“Floppy disk or CD-ROM drive (option)” on page 46

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“Serial port (RS 232 - not used)” on page 46

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“SVGA connector” on page 47

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“CompactFlash port” on page 47

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Control interface The Interface module of the Platform 8000 embodies the controls and display needed for measurement analysis: –

the display screen, with the associated menu keys on the right.

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the ON/OFF button and the operating and battery charging indicators.

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the general control buttons: SYSTEM / SETUP/ PRINT / FILE / RESULTS

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the measurement control keys: START/STOP & SCRIPT

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the indicators

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direction keys for scrolling through the menus and the central button for confirmation. TFT color screen

Charge and On

Testing indicator (Test in progress) Print File Results Script ON OFF System Setup Micro Start Stop

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TFT display screen

The Platform 8000 has a large, 10.4 inch TFT color screen, SVGA definition (800 x 600 pixels), back-lit: –

either a standard TFT screen

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or a high visibility TFT screen, for best visibility outdoors and indoors.

The high visibility screen supplied may also be a touch screen (option).

The different zones of the screen The display is divided into 3 zones:

Control buttons

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the central zone, displaying the configuration or the results of measurements.

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at the top, in the status bar, in the form of icons:

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type of power supply: mains or battery, and in the latter case, battery charge level (see "Battery charge level display" page 23).

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if the laser is activated, the icon power.

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if visual fault location (VFL) is activated, the icon mode.

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if data saving is in progress, the icon

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if the talkset is activated, the icon

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if a printing process is in progress, the icon

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if the remote screen function is activated, the icon

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if the Web Browser application is active, the icon

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if a USB key is connected and ready to be used, the icon (when it can be removed safely, the icon is displayed, in case of problem the icon is displayed)

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current date and time, as well as the synchronization icon if iit is activated in the System Setup page synchronization icon .

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at the side, rigid function keys (or tactile on option).

, its wavelength, mode and and the

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The buttons below the screen provide the following functions:

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SYSTEM This button gives access to: –

selection of the different measurement or base functions

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the configuration menus of the instrument (choice of module(s) used), When the instrument is switched off, its configuration is stored in the memory, as are the measurement results.

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the configuration menus of the system (screen, date, language, print-out, etc.).Once you have pressed the System Setup key, you can select: –

the display parameters: screen illumination, automatic shutdown, validation of VGA output.

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the parameters specific to the country of use: date, time, format of date/time, language.

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the input/output parameters: optical switch, Ethernet, Modem, email configuration.

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the validation of the loudspeaker

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the initialization of automatic shutdown of the instrument.

For a complete description, see "System set-up" page 49. NOTE The configuration menus can be displayed, and modified if required during acquisition or measurement.

SETUP This button calls up the measurement configuration menu. This menu depends on the function in use.

RESULTS This button calls up the results page (e.g. with OTDR module: reflectometry trace, results and table of results) and is used to analyze results.

FILE This button calls up the file and directory management menu. It allows to:

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to choose the storage medium: internal memory, hard disk, floppy disk or CD-ROM, USB memory stick, Flash compact memory card; file name and format; information relating to the data stored in the file.

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to store files or retrieve them for selection, copying or deletion; with facilities for classifying them in directories and sub-directories.

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Two buttons can be used to start a measurement:

START/STOP Starts and stops the measurement.

SCRIPT Is used to enter a sequence of commands and execute it. NOTE All these functions, except PRINT and SYSTEM, depend on the modules used and the measurements made: refer to the user manuals of the modules and plug-in measurement units of the Platform 8000.

Indicators

On/Off

- blinking: the instrument, though connected to an external power source, is switched off. - on: the instrument is operating, either by battery or on an external power supply.

Direction keys

Charge

on: the instrument is connected to an external power source and the batteries are on charge.

Testing

on: at least one function is in measurement phase (for example, the laser emission pilot for an OTDR measurement).

The direction keys have two principal functions: –

on the Results page, they are used to move the cursors or modify the zoom factor.

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on the set-up pages, they are used to scroll through the menus, the central button serving to select or confirm the parameter chosen.

Using an external keyboard, mouse and screen touch (options) The external keyboard facilitates input of: –

alphanumerical configuration parameters

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comments in the File menu

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notes in the table of results

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editing characters

The mouse can be used instead of the direction keys to scroll through menus and make a selection. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors.

Virtual control buttons bar

It is possible to emulate hard keys with Virtual Control buttons To display these buttons, click once on the top of the screen in the status bar, at the same height than the date and time.

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Virtual control buttons bar

The virtual control buttons bar is displayed during a few seconds. You may click on any of these buttons to obtain exactly the same results than using the real buttons in the front panel of the Platform 8000. The virtual control buttons bar can not be displayed within desktop applications (see Chapter 8 “Desktop applications” page 103).

NOTE This virtual control buttons bar is especially useful when the Platform 8000 screen is exported on a remote PC (see "Transfer of the interface of the Platform 8000 on to a PC" page 41).

Equivalence between external keyboard and Platform 8000

Although it is intended primarily to replace the Edit menu of the Platform 8000, the external keyboard can replace all the buttons and keys of the Platform 8000 except the ON/OFF button: –

The menu keys to the right of the screen are replaced by the function keys F1 to F7.

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The buttons below the screen are equivalent to Ctrl + a letter (see table below).

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The direction keys have the same function on the external keyboard and on the Platform 8000.

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External keyboard

SET-UP

Ctrl + U

PRINT

Ctrl + P

FILE

Ctrl + F

RESULTS

Ctrl + R

START/STOP

Ctrl + S

SCRIPT (Macro)

Ctrl + M 

Editing text using the external keyboard

Menu keys 1 to 7 (from top to bottom)

F1  F7

Save and quit (Exit)

Entrée/Enter

QUIT WITHOUT SAVING (ABORT)

Escape/Echap.

To use the external keyboard to insert a name or identification in the setup menus, or a Note in the table of results: –

press Enter to go into the Edit menu

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type the text

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press Enter to leave the Edit menu. Pressing the Esc key will close the Edit menu without saving the text.

Editing1 In the set-up menus, it is sometimes necessary to enter alphanumerical information for names of files or results or for comments. To call up the Edit menu, select the name to be modified, then press the key. The Edit menu will appear. This menu can be used to simulate a keyboard: it displays available characters and function keys. Some Edit menus may include keys specific to the current function.

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The name to be modified is displayed above the keyboard. The can be moved about over the name to be modified and the characters available, using the direction keys or a mouse or an external keyboard: see "Using an external keyboard, mouse and screen touch (options)" page 33.

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The Caps/No Caps key enables the keyboard to type either upper case letters or lower case letters and figures (as well as punctuation marks and certain special characters).

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The Insert/ Replace key selects the action which will be performed by the confirm key : either insertion of the character selected by the position of the cursor, or replacement of the highlighted character, by the character selected.

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Using the keyboard, with the cursor positioned on the name: - confirming DEL deletes the character after the cursor; - confirming CLEAR deletes all characters from the edit line; - confirming BACK deletes the character before the cursor; - confirming HOME moves the cursor to the beginning of the word; - confirming END moves the cursor to the end of the word. - confirming CAPS allows to enter upper or lower case letters (as well as ponctuation marks and special characters such as «@»...)

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The Enter key saves the name that has been entered and quits the Edit menu.

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To enter text: –

Press the Caps/No Caps key, depending on the case of the character to be entered.

Without Touch Screen - Using the direction keys, move the cursor onto the first character required. - Press the

validation key.

The character will appear in the upper box.

Using Touch Screen - Directly click onto the character you want. The character will appear in the upper box. - Repeat the process for the remaining characters.

- Repeat the process for the remaining characters.

To delete characters in a text: Without Touch Screen

Using Touch Screen

- Go into Replace mode and move - Go into Replace mode and posithe cursor on to the character to be tion the cursor on to the character to delete. deleted. - Move the cursor on to Back (or Del) and press the validation key.

- Click on the Back touch (or Del)

Repeatedly clicking on this same key will delete the preceding (or Repeatedly pressing this same key following) characters will delete the preceding (or following) characters.

To insert characters in a text: Without Touch Screen

Using Touch Screen

- Go into Insert mode and place the - Go into Insert mode and place the cursor on the name at the insertion cursor on the name at the insertion point. point. - Using the direction keys, move - Directly click on the character you the cursor on to the first character want to be inserted. Repeat the process for the other - Press the validation key. characters to be inserted. Repeat the process for the other characters to be inserted.

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Quitting the Edit menu

Numeric Keypad

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Press the Cancel key to quit without saving the action performed (onto the keyboard or the screen).

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Press the Enter key to quit the menu while saving the text entered (onto the keyboard or the screen).

For some configuration parameters, you will have to enter numeric values. The direction keys of the Platform 8000 can be used. However, the user can also use the numeric keypad, displayed when the Edit Number key is pressed. Click on EDIT NUMBER to display the Numeric Keypad.

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The keys Min and Max are displayed when the parameter has a minimum and maximum value (for example, for the screen lighting level, pressing the Min key will display the value -5 and pressing the Max key will display the value +5). The direction keys

allow to increment of +/-1 the selected value.

The direction keys < > allow to select the previous or the next figure. Clear key: delete all the displayed value (same function as the Clear key of the screen) Cancel key: quits the Edit Number menu without saving any changes that may have been made (same function as the Cancel key of the screen) Enter key: saves the name that has been entered and quits the Edit Number menu (same function as the Validate key of the screen).

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Modifying / Changing a value with the numeric keypad When the Edit Number menu is oopened, the first figure of the value is selected.

Without Touch Screen

Using Touch Screen

- Move the cursor to the first number to be inserted.

- Directly click on the number to be inserted

- Press the

Repeat the process for the other characters to be inserted.

validation key.

Repeat the process for the other characters to be inserted.

Accessing the Platform 8000 from a PC The Platform 8000 can be connected to a PC in order to: –

remote the screen of the Platform 8000 on to the PC and issue commands from the keyboard of the PC

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access the internal memory (or hard disk) of the Platform 8000 from the PC and transfer files from the Platform 8000 to the PC and vice versa.

Connecting the Platform 8000 to a PC NOTE The Ethernet card of the equipment connected to the Platform 8000 must be configured to the Auto-detect mode (Auto negociation).

Direct connection 1 On the PC: find the IP address and the mask of the PC’s subnetwork: –

With Windows 98 or Millenium: Select Start > Execute, then enter winipcfg2 and click on OK.

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On the Platform 8000: In the system set-up menu, under I/O interface > Ethernet, enter: - an IP identical to that of the PC +/- 1; for example, 10.10.50.204 if the address of the PC is 10.10.50.203. - the IP mask of the PC, - an IP gateway resembling the IP address, for example, ending with the character 1.

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Connect the RJ 45 connector of the Platform 8000 to that of the PC with a crossover Ethernet cable.

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Wait for about ten seconds while the connection is established.

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On the PC, make sure that the connection is operational by selecting Start > Execute... and typing ping followed by the address of the Platform 8000.

Connection via a 1 On the PC: find the IP address and the mask of the PC’s subnetwork: local network –

With Windows 98 or Millenium: Select Start > Execute, then enter winipcfg3 and click on OK.

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With Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista: select Start > Programs > Accessories > Dos Prompt, type ipconfig", then Enter. Note the IP address and the mask of the PC’s sub-network.

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Plug the RJ 45 connector of the Platform 8000 into a hub or Ethernet switch with a straight-through Ethernet cable

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On the Platform 8000: In the system set-up menu, under I/O interface > Ethernet, enter the IP address, the IP mask of the PC and the IP gateway communicated to you by the network manager; or, on his recommendation, use dynamic attribution mode (DHCP). In this case, the address of the Platform 8000 (10.10.50.204 in the example) is displayed but cannot be altered.

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Wait for about ten seconds while the connection is established.

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Transfer of the interface of the Platform 8000 on to a PC

1

Make the Platform 8000 / PC connection as described above.

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On the Platform 8000 in the system set-up menu, under I/O interface, confirm Remote screen = Session or Permanent (for more information, see "Remote screen" page 58).

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On the PC, go into Internet Explorer and type the address: http://10.10.50.204:5800 if 10.10.50.204 is the IP address of the Platform 8000 that was defined when the connection was set up. A VNC window will open demanding a password: press Enter without typing any password.

For an intensive use of the deport screen or when it is used via a WAN network, it is strongly recommended to use a dedicated VNC client. The VNC clients recommended are Tight VNC (V 1.2.9) and Real VNC (V 4.1.1). The screen of your Platform 8000 will then appear offset on to your PC. You can use the keyboard and mouse of the PC to control the Platform 8000: see "Using an external keyboard, mouse and screen touch (options)" page 33, for the command equivalents between the controls of the Platform 8000 and those of the PC keyboard and mouse. Moreover, via VNC window, you can launch a reboot of the equipment; to do so, click on Ctrl + Q on the PC keybord and confirm the reboot.

Accessing the hard disk of the Platform 8000 via a PC

Il is possible to access the internal memory or the hard disk of the Platform 8000 from a PC by means of the FTP server of the Platform 8000. FTP access is obtained through the user accounts «mts8000» or «tberd8000» (password: acterna). 1

Make the Platform 8000 / PC connection as described above.

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On the PC, use either an FTP client or Internet Explorer.

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In Internet Explorer, type the following address (10.10.50.204, which is the IP address of the Platform 8000 that was defined when the connection was set up): ftp://mts8000:[email protected]/harddisk/ if the Platform 8000 is equipped with a hard disk. ftp://mts8000:[email protected]/disk/ if the Platform 8000 is not equipped with a hard disk (access to internal memory).

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If you use Internet Explorer 7, the following adress must be entered: ftp://mts8000:[email protected]/acterna/user/ harddisk The PC then displays the contents of the hard disk or the internal memory of the Platform 8000. NOTE Replace ftp://mts8000:acterna by ftp://tberd8000:acterna to use the user t-berd8000 instead of mts8000.

Creating a shortcut You can add on your PC, a direct connection to the harddisk of the Plattoward the form, creating a shortcut in the network place, in the Explorer. Platform 8000 To create a network place, do as follows: harddisk 1

Open the Explorer on your PC

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Double click on Add Network Place The Wizard for the Network Place installation opens

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Click on Next

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In the dialog box, click on Next

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In the following dialog box, type the following address (10.10.50.204, being the IP address of the Platform 8000 defined during connection):

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Click on Next

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Enter a name for this Network Place

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Name of the Network Place

Click on Next The PC is searching for the connexion

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The last dialog box inform you the network place has been successfully created, and will be open once you click on Finish. Deselect this parameter if the internal disk of the MTS/T-BERD 8000 must not be opened on the PC.

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In the Explorer > Network Place, the new shortcut is displayed, with the name applied on step 2.

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Connectors Right-hand side

Rear panel

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the connection socket for the mains adapter providing the 12 V power supply and used to charge the batteries,

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the floppy disk or CD-ROM drive (option)

The rear panel contains, from left to right, the following elements (see example below): –

the SVGA output

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the Flash memory card reader (option)

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USB connectors for printer, mouse, keyboard, USB memory stick, etc.,

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USB memory sticks can be very different. They differ on Hw and Sw aspects, even inside a given brand. In particular, USB memory sticks targeting audio recording are often formatted in very specific ways and the format is often very different from a standard FAT. For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided by JDSU. In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the MTS (a beep is generated when plugged on the MTS) but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the MTS with the Usbflash Format utility, in Expert tools > Media utilities. If a problem occurs with the USB key you are using, contact your Local Technical Assistance Center. –

the RJ 11 connector for the modem option

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the DIN connector for access to external functions (future options such as Optical Switch),

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the RS 232 connector (not used),

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the RJ 45 connector for the Ethernet interface,

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if the Talkset option is present, the headset socket (jack-plug)

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if the LTS option is present, the corresponding input.

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if the Talkset option is present, the optical connector

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if the VFL option is present, the corresponding output

SVGA

Memory card

USB

RJ11

Interchangeable plug-ins units

DIN

Headset

RJ 45

Power Meter

RS 232 (not used)

Talkset

VFL output

Options

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Floppy disk or CD-ROM drive (option) The floppy disk drive is designed for 3.5" High Density (HD) disks, capacity 1.44 Mb. The floppy disk is used for saving results of measurements. The CD-ROM can be used for saving results and loading a new version of the software.

Serial port (RS 232 - not used) A 9-pin male serial connector plug (RS232 DTE) enables direct connection to a modem for operation in programmed mode.

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Input/output

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DCD

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TxD

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DTR

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GND

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DSR

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ATTENTION: For connection to a computer (a PC, for example) that operates as a DTE, use a cable reference 245 050 415, which modifies the pin correspondences as follows :

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SVGA connector 15-pin connector used for connecting to an external monitor or projector. Once the monitor or projector is connected, to transfer information to it, proceed as follows: –

Press the SETUP button, then the System Set up key.

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In the Screen field, position the cursor on SVGA Output and confirm Yes.

NOTE If the instrument is switched off, this function is automatically deactivated.

CompactFlash port The Compact FLash port allows to add user memory or software memory (in use with the Transport Module).

Installing the CompactFlash NOTE The instrument must be switched off and disconnected from the main. 1

Insert the CompactFlash until it is correctly connected

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Block the CompactFlash screwing the delivered caps.

If the Transport Module is used by the Platform 8000, the CompactFlash must not be removed.

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4 This chapter describes the operations for configuring the instrument (choosing the module or function to be used) and the system (date, language, input/output, etc.). The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Principle of the set-up menus” on page 50

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“Configuring the instrument” on page 50

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“Configuring the unit” on page 53

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“Standalone results” on page 65

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“Expert Tools” on page 65

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“Desktop Applications” on page 68

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The procedures described below usually use the direction keys. When the instrument is equipped with a mouse or/and a touch screen: - the user must adapt the text to the option used; which means that for touch screen and mouse, the user must directly click on the desired field. - to edit a string of characters, the

key of the Platform 8000

must sometimes be used.

Principle of the set-up menus A set-up can be displayed or modified while an acquisition or measurement is in progress. The parameters that cannot be modified are greyed out. The menu thus gives all the possible options, excluding numerical values. –

To move from one parameter to another, use the direction keys and . When a parameter is selected, its possible values are shown to the right of the parameter.

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To modify the value of a parameter, use the direction keys to highlight the option selected.

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To leave a set-up menu the user can press any of the keys below the screen or the menu key Exit.

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Configuring the instrument Since the instrument can be equipped with a range of modules and plugins, a variety of functions are possible. Before carrying out a particular measurement, it is therefore necessary to select the function or functions required for it If a module has been changed, the instrument configuration menu will automatically be displayed as soon as the power is switched on. The functions of Transport, Reflectometry, Spectrum Analysis, Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD), Chromatic Dispersion (CD), Visible Source (VFL), Power Measurement (Radiometry), Talkset (option) are not mutually exclusive: several functions can be active at once.

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To configure the instrument, proceed as follows: –

press the SYSTEM button. The functions available on the instrument are represented graphically by icons.

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To validate a function: –

Move on to the icon representing the function to be validated using the direction keys (or the mouse or external keyboard if the corresponding option is present).

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Press the validation key to confirm the selection. The icon turns red and is outlined with a bright frame.

Power bargraph If a BERT module is used, or in the case the configuration of the Platform 8000 installed is subject to a high power consumption, a power baragraph is displayed. This bargraph is shown only if the total static power budget of all functions present in the configuration exceed a power limit.

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Bargraph color

Signification

POWER

Right

Left

Total power that can be delivered by the highest mains power supply option of the Platform 8000.

A V A I L A B L E

I N U S E

Actual power available at the moment. This available power can change during unit’s works: –

after an external supply connection/disconnection,

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after a variation of power due to the battery charging mode,

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after a variation of power delivered by two batteries set in parallel because of an evolution of their difference of charge.

The actual power consumed or that can be consumed by the base itself and all the selected functions. This area can change during unit’s works –

if new functions are selected/unselected

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Validating several simultaneous functions

It is possible to validate several distinct functions, whether or not they are elements of the same application1. Thus it is possible, for example, to activate the microscope function at the same time as the OTDR function by validating each of them. When several functions are validated, pressing the keyboard keys (SETUP, FILE, RESULTS, START/STOP, SCRIPT) will give access to the function in focus (with green round its icon). To change from one function to another: –

If the functions are elements of the same application (for example, Optical Fibres), simply change tabs (refer to the manual corresponding to the application).

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If the functions are not elements of the same application (for example, to change over from the OTDR function to the Transport function), return to the instrument configuration screen shown here and place the focus on the Transport function. The actions of the keyboard keys will then indeed be those corresponding to the Transport function.

Use only the direction keys to move the focus on to the desired function. Do not use the validation key, which would have the contrary effect of de-activating the function.

Help

The Help Page of the SYSTEM menu calls up the presentation page of the Platform 8000 (see "Presentation page of the Platform 8000" page 27) and its electronic manual (future function).

Configuring the unit When the Platform 8000 is to be used for the first time, or before a measurement campaign is started, the parameters of the system must be configured: –

the parameters specific to the Platform 8000 (screen lighting level, automatic shutdown, validation of SVGA output).

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the parameters specific to the country of use: language, date, time, display format of date and time.

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parameters of input/output. 1.For example, OTDR, OSA and PMD are all elements of the Optical Fibres application

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activation of loudspeaker and regulation of sound level (with Talkset option)

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programming of automatic shutdown (during battery operation).

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IP adress for upgrading via the network

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parameters for printing

To call up this configuration menu, press the SYSTEM button, then the menu key System Setup.

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System configuration screen

NOTE The key FACTORY DEFAULT allows to reinitialize the configuration set in factory, in case of error during the new configuration. NOTE In all the Setup screens, an help is displayed on the bottom right of the screen, concerning the use of direction keys on the Platform 8000.

Factory Default Screen Configuration – Darklight: +0

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Contrast: Indoor

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Screen Saver: No

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SVGA output: No

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Country –

Language: English

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Date Format: dd/mm/yyyy

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Time Format: 24 hour clock

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Net Time: None

I/O Interface –

Remote Screen: No

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Ethernet: Config. 1 / Security: Standard

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File Export: None

Utility –

Talkset : Speaker: On Volume: 4

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VFL Mode: 1 Hz

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Auto off: 30 minutes (only on battery operation)

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Upgrade Parameters: Server address: 172.16.27.18

Printer –

Printer : None

Screen Choosing screen lighting level In the Screen window, move the cursor on to Lighting. –

use the direction keysorto choose the desired lighting level (between -5 and +5).

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click on Edit Number to enter the screen lighting level on the numeric keypad

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If the Platform 8000 is operating on battery, it is advisable to choose a minimum lighting level acceptable for the user, to keep endurance as long as possible.

Contrast –

Indoor: to be selected when the instrument is used inside

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Outdoor: to be selected in order to optimize the readability of the screen for an outside use.

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Exemple of outside contrast

Contrast configuration

Screen saver This feature is available both when battery powered or AC powered. Its purpose is to extend the life of the screen, in case the Platform 8000 is not used for some time. Instead of the normal screen, a small animated picture of the Platform 8000 is displayed on the blackened screen, eventually followed from time to time by a name and phone number.

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Screen saver displaying the factory name

To configure this feature, select Screen Saver. A sub-menu is displayed :

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Screen saver

60s, 3 min, 5 min, No. disables the screen saver. Other values indicate time of inactivity before the screen saver automatically starts. If the screen saver is enabled (a time is set), the following two lines are proposed.

Name

A name or comment may be entered. This name or comment may be usefull to persons who find the Platform 8000 in the screen saver mode. Information such as who currently uses the apparatus, where to find the person or any other commercial information may be entered.

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Phone number

A phone number or other comment may also be added in order to provide more information : number to call in case of emergency, user telephone number...

SVGA output Information displayed on the screen of the Platform 8000 can be transferred on to an external monitor or projector. To do this: –

connect the monitor or projector to the rear SVGA connector;

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in the Screen window of the configuration menu, move the cursor on to SVGA output and confirm Yes.

NOTE This function is deactivated each time the Platform 8000 is switched off.

Country Choosing language (Language) Select one of the languages offered, using the direction keys or. NOTE The ENGLISH CAPS parameter allows to get a display in English, with all words in capitals.

Resetting the date (Date) Change the date by using the direction keysor

Resetting the time (Time) –

Use the direction keys or to change the minutes and hours

Choosing date and time format Choose one of the options: dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy for the date format. Use the direction keys or to change the hour format (12 hour clock / 24 hour clock).

Net Time > Sync. This parameter allows to configure the date and time of the Platform according to a network.

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Dynamic Mode: the time is synchronized according to the local network.

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Static Mode: in this case, the time is synchronized to the network server which is defined in the two following parameters.

The two lines Server Name are displayed but cannot be modified.

On the parameter Address Type, select if the address of the server which will be used for synchronization is entered via its IP Address or via the Server Name.. If IP Address is selected, enter one or two server addresses in the following parameters. During synchronization, the first address will always be used, but if a fail occurs, the second one will be used. If Server Name is selected, enter the name of the server, and if necessary a name for second server. During synchronization, the first server name will always be used, but if a fail occurs, the second one will be used. During synchronization, the icon displayed next to the time, on the upper banner, is displayed and once the synchronization is valid, the icon becomes . If the network configuration is modified, synchronization may be lost.

NOTE In Dynamic or Static Mode, the parameters Date and Time are inactive. –

None: the time is not synchronized according to a server. In this case, the user can reset date and time himself, using the fields Date and Time.

I/O Interface Remote screen It is possible to remote the screen of the Platform 8000 on to a PC or on to another Platform 8000 and to read the contents of the disk of the Platform 8000 on a PC or on the other Platform 8000. To do this, see ."Accessing the Platform 8000 from a PC" page 39 It is also possible to remote screen of a distant Platform 8000 onto another Platform 8000 and to have full control of the distant instrument. To do this, see "VNC - Remote screen" page 90.

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Remote screen = Session or Permanent or Permanent with Password must be confirmed in both cases, in the Interface E/S window. Session Mode

the remote screen function is inactive once the Platform 8000 is switched off.

Permanent Mode

the remote screen function is still active when the Platform 8000 is switched off and restarted.

Permanent with Password same function as the Permanent mode, with an access to the equipment via VNC protected by a password: 42000 NOTE The password to access VNC can be modified using a specific command (see Programming Manual: 8010M00). No

the screen cannot be remote on a PC or on another Platform 8000.

NOTE When the equipment is in the Remote screen mode, the icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen.If two users or more are connected to the Platform 8000, the following icon will be displayed .

Ethernet Parameters of the local Ethernet network to which the Platform 8000 is connected: Mode - Config 1 to 4 static mode enabling input of the configuration of 4 sites. - Dynamic

in this mode, which requires a DHCP server, the Platform 8000 requests an IP address from this server which will be allocated dynamically if dynamic host configuration is activated on the local network. After selecting this mode or after power-on, the Platform 8000 tries to establish a connection to obtain an address from a DHCP server. If for any reason, this process fails, the Platform 8000 reverses to static IP address mode with User1 IP address.

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IP address

IP address of the Platform 8000

IP mask

address of the mask of the sub-network

IP gateway

IP address of the machine enabling access outside the sub-network.

DNS2

IP address of the machine providing the IP address on the basis of the name

Domain name

name of the local network to which the Platform 8000 is connected.

Security

Standard: with this mode, the software upgrade is enable Enhanced: in this case, no upgrade is possible, all the servers used to upgrade the unit cannot be started, especially TFTP server. This mode allows to use the Platform 8000 safely, without any problem due to the network

Modem (Optional function of the Base Unit) Parameters for a modem (installed as an option) Modem Mode

May be configured as server or client (client 1, 2, 3 or 4).

Modem Tone

May be set on on or off, according to your phone operator characteristics

Phone

Number of the line (with client configuration)

Login

Pre-defined as rtu and not modifiable

Password

Default password saved by default (not visible)

To validate the new password, you must turn off and disconnect tje Platform, plug it back and restart it.

File Export In the I/O Interfaces menu, select File Export to configure the system in order to send traces and results by e-mail. Parameters to configure the mail feature. Send Mail

Choose Ethernet if you wish to use the sending mail function.

Sender Mode

Auto or Manual. In Auto mode, you will not have the possibility to reply to the mail sent.

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In Manual mode, the reply will be sent to the address entered in the line From.Use the button to enter into an edition window If Sender Mode is set to Auto, any reply to an e-mail sent by the Platform 8000 will be lost.

Relay Mode

Auto or Manual. If the e-mail sending is performed via a SMTP network, select the Manual Relay mode and indicate the SMTP server address in the field Mail Relay, using the button to open the edition window. In Auto mode, the sending of e-mail is performed automatically.

See "Send by mail" page 120 for more explanation on sending files.

Utilities Talkset Parameters to use when the instrument is equipped with the talkset option (see "«Talkset» optical telephone function" page 87). All Platform 8000 are equipped with a loud speaker as standard. Some are also equipped with an integral microphone. When no internal microphone is present, this option is used to set the loud speaker to On or Off. Platform 8000 equipped with an internal microphone offer a conference mode on this line. This mode may be set as: –

Speaker and Micro off

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Speaker only

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Speaker and Micro on

When you are in conference mode, you don’t need the headphone supplied with the talkset option to hear and talk hands free to the user of the remote instrument. Another line is used in both cases to set the volume level. The same setting is used for headphone, headphone microphone, loud speaker and internal microphone, if any. Use the direction keys or the numeric keypad to change the volume level (Min = 0 / Max = 7). User Manual

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VFL Mode Select the mode of emission of the light signal: –

1 Hz: frequency of 1Hz (blinking signal)

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CW: signal is emitted in a Continuous Wave

Automatic shutdown NOTE The function for automatically switching off the Platform 8000 is available only on battery operation, to save the battery. This function switches off the Platform 8000 automatically if no operation has been performed and no key actuated for a period selected from this menu. Work in progress is automatically saved. –

To activate this function, open the Utilities window and move the cursor on to Auto off, then choose an option (5, 10 or 15 min.) so that the Platform 8000 will be automatically switched off if no key has been actuated for the period selected.

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To deselect this function go into the Utilities window, move the cursor on to Auto Stop, then choose option No.

Update When updating the software, (see "Installing a new version of the software" page 126), in the Server Address line of the configuration menu > Upgrade Parameters, enter the IP address of the PC on which the updating files were loaded.

Printer

Parameters for configuring an internal printer, a USB printer or for saving JPG files. Printer

None, internal, internal compressed , USB, Files (Formatted), Files (Screen). If you choose USB, you can configure the manufacturer and model type of the printer to be connected on the next two lines. The parameter USB Land allows to configure the printer as the USB parameter, but also to print with landscape setting. If you select Internal or Internal compressed, you don’t need to select the printer manufacturer or the printer type.

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NOTE Internal and Internal compressed refer to the same internal printer but modifies the way this printer prints. While the first one prints sideways in a landscape mode, the second one prints straight forwards, and therefore provides a smaller «compressed» picture. Files (Formatted or Screen): allows to print to the JPG format

Files (Formatted) Choosing in the Printer menu, the option Files (Formatted), you can print the open file of the Platform 8000 in the JPG format, exactely as if the file was printed on paper. Therefore, if the file (trace or other) is too large for one A4 page, several JPG files will be created.

Printing a trace to the JPG format Once the Files (Formatted) function is selected: 1

Open the trace to be printed in the JPG format

2

If necessary, make the modifications on the trace (see user manual of the 8100 series).

3

Set the trace view as wished:

4

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if the function is set to the Trace mode (Trace is selected on the menu key Trace/Table/Summary), the JPG file will countain the header and the trace (in one page).

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If the function is set to Table mode (Table is selected on the menu key Trace/Table/Summary), the JPG file will countain the header, the trace and the entire results table (several pages may be required)

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If the function is set to Summary mode (Summary is selected on the menu key Trace/Table/Summary), the JPG file will countain the header and the summary page. This view is only available with OTDR traces.

Press the PRINT key The icon

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is displayed until the saving process is finished

Press the FILE key to find the JPG file in the Explorer

NOTE The JPG file will be saved in the current directory, the last directory used.

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The name of the JPG file will be: name of the stored trace_date (year/ month/day)_time (hour/minute/second).jpg

Printing another file to the JPG format Once the Files (Formatted) function is selected: 1

Open the file to be printed in the JPG format (for example: Microscope etc.)

2

Press the PRINT key The icon

3

is displayed until the saving process is finished

Press the FILE key to find the JPG file in the Explorer

NOTE The JPG file will be saved in the directory PRINT, on the harddisk of the Platform 8000. The name of the JPG file will be: Print_date (year/month/day)_time (hour/minut/second).jpg

Files (Screen) Choosing in the Printer menu, the option Files (Screen), you can print the open file of the Platform 8000 in the JPG format, exactely as it is displayed on the screen. Therefore, if you make a zoom on the trace for example, the JPG file will only show the zoom section. Once the Files (Screen) function is selected: 1

Open the trace or file to be printed in the JPG format.

2

Make the necessary modifications

3

Press the PRINT key The icon

4

is displayed until the saving process is finished

Press the FILE key to find the JPG file in the Explorer

NOTE The JPG file will be saved in the directory PRINT, on the harddisk of the Platform 8000. The name of the JPG file will be: Print_date (year/month/day)_time (hour/minut/second).jpg wether it is a trace file or not.

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Printer manufacturer Use the keys and to select the manufacturer corresponding to the printer you wish to configure. By default, a model type will automatically be proposed on the next line, corresponding to your manufacturer choice. Printer type

If the model type set by default for the chosen manufacturer is not correct, you may change it using the keys and .

ASCII Mode

Select Graphic or Text according to the printer configuration. Some printers do not recognize the ASCII mode, so that you must select Graphic to print files from the Web Browser.

Standalone results Even if no module is present, the Platform 8000 can access and display measurement results. To access this feature, select Standalone Results, and choose the desired application, for example Consult Fiber Optics.

Expert Tools Software Upgrade Remote Display

Media utilities

The Software Upgrade key allows to make an upgrading of the softwares (see “Installing a new version of the software” on page 126)

The Remote Display menu allows to remote the screen of the Platform 8000 to a PC or to another Platform 8000 (see "«Talkset» optical telephone function" page 87)

To get access to the menu, click on Expert tools then on Media utilities.

Formating a USB In order to format a USB memory stick, select Media utilities, then memory stick Usbflash Format. Confirm your choice to actually format the USB memory stick.

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USB memory sticks can be very different. They differ on Hw and Sw aspects, even inside a given brand. In particular, USB memory sticks targeting audio recording are often formatted in very specific ways and the format is often very different from a standard FAT. For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided by JDSU. In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the MTS (a beep is generated when plugged on the MTS) but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the MTS with the Usbflash Format utility in Expert tools > Media utilities. If a problem occurs with the USB stick you are using, contact your Local Technical Assistance Center. As for any media formatting, please note that all data present on the USB memory stick will be irremediably lost.

Formatting a – In order to format a CompactFlash card, select Media utilities then CF Format. CompactFlash card – Confirm your choice to actually format the CompactFlash card. –

Enter the password 20876 to start CompactFalsh card formating.

Formatting a CD In order to format a CD, select Media utilities, then Erase CD. Confirm your choice to actually format the CD. As for any media formatting, please note that all data present on the USB memory stick, the CompactFlash card or the CD will be irremediably lost

Removing the USB Once a USB memory stick is inserted in one of the USB port of the 8000 memory stick Platform: it can be removed via the Media Utilities menu. 1

Click on Expert Tools > Media Utilities

2

Push the Eject USB key,

The icon becomes to indicate it can be removed safely. In this case, the USB stick cannot be used anymore

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The USB memory stick can then be disconnected from the Platform 8000's USB port. The disconnection of the USB memory stick produces one beep. NOTE The USB memory stick can also be removed via the File menu (see “External USB storage media” on page 111).

Erase disk The key Erase disk, in the Expert Tools > Media Utilities menu, allows to erase all the contents of the harddisk set into the Platform.

Locking the Platform 8000

The Platform 8000 can be locked at any time: 1

In the SYSTEM page, click on Expert Tools

2

Click on Instrument Lock Out

3

Confirm the Platform 8000 locking by clicking on Confirm (or use the Cancel key to cancel the process). The numeric keypad is displayed

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Entrer the password to lock the instrument: 42000 (see "Example of Edit menu" page 36)

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Password

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Locking screen

Click on the Notepad Message key to add a message using the text edition (see "Example of Edit menu" page 36).

Unlocking the Platform 8000 –

Once the locking screen is displayed, click on the key Unlock Instrument.

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Enter the password 42000 using the numeric keypad (see "Numeric Keypad" page 38) and validate. The sceen automatically displays the SYSTEM page.

Desktop Applications Several desktop applications are available with the Platform 8000. To have more information about this function, see Chapter 8 “Desktop applications” page 103.

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LTS (Loss Test Set)

5 A variety of LTS options are available when ordering. Option 80/PM consists of a power meter only. The other options in the 80XXTS/PM series combine optical telephone, power meter and one or more sources of various wavelengths. See references in "References of options for the Platform 8000 mainframe" page 148, for wavelengths of the sources in each option. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“The principle of optical power and attenuation measurements” on page 70

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“Connection to the power meter and the source” on page 71

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“Configuring the LTS” on page 72

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“Display of results and commands” on page 75

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“Making a measurement” on page 77

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“Performing an ORL Manual measurement with the Platform 8000” on page 79

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“Storing and reloading LTS results” on page 83

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The principle of optical power and attenuation measurements Power measurements

Attenuation measurements (optical link loss)

Laser light source of the Platform 8000

A power meter, is all that is needed to measure emitted or received power: –

to measure emitted power, connect the power meter directly to the output of the optical emitter;

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to measure the power at the input of an optical receiver, the power meter is connected to the end of the fiber, at the point where the optical receiver would be connected.

For measurement of the attenuation of power in a complete link or in elements such as sections of fiber, connections or optical components, a light source and a power meter are required. This attenuation is usually deduced from the measurement of optical power at two points:

2

1 Reference fiber

Link under test

Power meter of the Platform

Attenuation A(dB) = P1 (dBm) - P2 (dBm) To perform accurate measurements, the following conditions are vital –

Use one of the light sources of the LTS or a light source which is stable both in time and as a function of temperature.

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Make sure that all connections and fibers and the receiving cell are perfectly clean.

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The difference between P2 and P1 gives the attenuation of the fiber under test. It is preferable to use the same type of connector at both ends of the fiber being tested, to ensure the same connection conditions for measuring P1 and P2.

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A high degree of accuracy is often required. It is then necessary to perform a preliminary calibration without the fiber under test to eliminate the losses due to connections as far as this is possible. To do this, use the «Reference Value» function.

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For measurements in the laboratory, where both ends of the fiber are on the same site, the repeatability of attenuation measurements is better than 0.1 dB. For measurements in the field, where the two ends are on different sites, variations from one measurement to another are of the order of ± 0.2 dB (using a relative measurement).

Connection to the power meter and the source

Power meter optical connection

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Optical connector of one of the sources

Optical connectors

The type of optical connector used for the power meter is UPP (Universal Push Pull), which is compatible with all diameter 2.5 mm connectors (FC, SC, ST, DIN, E2000, etc.) If the source option is present, the source connection is the same as that for the talkset.

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Configuring the LTS The LTS function is an option chosen at the time of order and incorporated into the Platform 8000 in the factory. To activate the function: –

Press the SYSTEM button

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Use direction keys to select the Power Meter or Source icon (framed in green) and press : the icon in the frame will turn yellow.

The effect of this action will to be to bring the power meter / source into use.

Configuring the measurement parameters of the power meter

The measurement parameters can be accessed with the SETUP key once the icon .is selected.

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Configuration of power measurement

Lambda

Selecting wavelength: - Auto: the wavelength of the input signal will be automatically detected and selected to perform the measurement: 850, 980, 1300, 1310, 1420, 1450, 1480, 1490, 1510, 1550 or 1625 nm: measurement performed at specified wavelength. - User: choice of wavelength on the next line in the menu.

User choice

(if the User option was selected in the Lambda line) selection of the wavelength between 800 nm and 1650 nm, in 1 nm steps, by means of the direction keys and .

Beep on modulation

Select if a sound must be emitted on modulation or not (Yes / No)

Unit

Unit of power displayed: - Watt, dBm for displaying absolute power

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- dB for displaying a result relative to a reference (link loss) Reference level

If dB units were chosen in the previous line, selection of the reference value for the wavelength selected. Using the direction keys, first choose the wavelength, then press the > key to access choice of the value (+XXX.XX), then confirm this value with the validation key . This reference is also automatically available, in the Results page, using the Set as Reference key.

Attenuator compensation Choice of level to be applied to the wavelength chosen for measurement to compensate for the loss due to the external attenuator (+XX.XX dB). First use the direction keys to choose the wavelength, then press > to access choice of value, then confirm this value by pressing the validation key . NOTE To copy a Reference Level or a Attenuator Compensator on all wavelengths, select the reference wavelength and click on Update for All Wavel..

Configuring the alarm parameters of the power meter

Alarm

Activation of the Alarm function : any result below the lower threshold or above the upper threshold will be displayed in red on the Results page.

Lower and upper thresholds : Choice of lower and upper thresholds for each available wavelength, from -60 to +40 dBm (selected with the direction keys). NOTE To copy one value of the Lower or/and Upper threshold for all wavelengths, select the reference value and click on Update for All Wavel.. NOTE A continuous push on the direction keys, increments the value by 10 dBm.

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Configuring and displaying the parameters of the source

On the System page, select the Source icon hardkey.

and press RESULTS

The following page displays

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Configuration of the source Activation or shut-down of the laser (same function as the START/STOP button)

When the laser is on, the icon

is displayed.

The parameters of the source can be accessed directly on the result screen of the LTS module, by pressing the Source Configuration soft key. Wavelength

To change the wavelength when a multiwavelength source is present (depending on option). The wavelength value is displayed.

Mode

To vary the mode of emission of the source. Possible modulation values are: –

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– TwinTest (cyclical emission on all available wavelengths for a few seconds on each wavelength), compatible with the JDSU OLP 5/6/15/16/18. – CW (continuous emission) The mode used is displayed, above the icon Source Reference

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This key allows to display two other soft keys:

Standard Ref: select the current result as reference value to measure the attenuation of a link. This reference is displayed under the measurement result until a new reference value is chosen.. Jumper Ref: this key allows to perform a measurement in loopback mode using the power meter on Base-Unit and a Source on the OTDR Module onto this Base Unit (see user manual of the Module 8100 Series). NOTE The soft key Jumper Ref is displayed in grey and cannotbe activated if both power meter and Source are selected onto the Base-Unit. The power meter must be selected onto the Base-Unit, and the Source onto the OTDR Module to activate the soft key and to be able to perform a reference measurement in loopback mode.

Display of results and commands The results page called up by the RESULTS button, gives the information relating to the measurement in progress, results previously saved and the commands available for measurement and saving.

Result of the measurement in progress

The power measured by the power meter is displayed in large characters, in the units selected in the SETUP menu, together with: –

the mode of transmission of the signal measured: continuous (CW) or modulated to a frequency of 270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz.

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the wavelength of the signal measured.

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the reference level expressed in dB.

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Table of results

For one and the same fiber, the power meter displays a table of 9 results corresponding to the different possible wavelengths. The table shows the power measured in dBm, the relative power (in dB) and the reference level in dBm (if units = dB), together with the mode. A measurement result is displayed in the table when the Keep Result softkey is pressed. The Clear Table softkey orders deletion of all the results displayed in the table. If the Alarm function has been activated, any result that exceeds the selected thresholds appears in red in the table. Otherwise, results are shown in the table in green. When the instrument is switched off, results present in the table are saved.

Results of the power meter

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Results and commands of the power meter

When the LTS function is selected, the following softkeys are available on the results page: Keep Result

Saves the result on the corresponding line of the table.

Clear Table

Deletes all the results recorded in the table.

Pressing the Powermeter Config. key allows to reach the following function:

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Wavelength

Allows to modify the wavelength to be applied with the Power meter.

Unit

Allows to modify the unit of power displayed (dB, dBm, nW)

Zero

Adjustment of the Zero value when the power meter’s optical input is closed with a plug (a validation is required).

Click on Exit to go back to the Results page. Pressing the Pow. Reference key allows to reach the following function: Standard Ref.

Selects the current result as reference value to measure the attenuation of a link. This reference is displayed under the measurement result until a new reference value is chosen.

Jumper Reference

This key can be pressed when a reference in loopback mode must be performed (see 8100 Module Series User Manual)

The soft key Jumper Ref is displayed in grey and cannot be activated if both Power meter and Source are selected onto the Base-Unit. The power meter must be selected onto the BaseUnit, and the Source onto the OTDR Module to activate the soft key and to be able to perform a reference measurement in loopback mode.

Making a measurement The power meter is started up as soon as the Power icon vated in the System page.

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Power measurement is automatically updated in consequence. The value « Zero soft keys and validate.

Carrying out the 1 Fix the adapter corresponding to the jumper to the optical connector of the power meter. reference measurement 2 Connect the jumper between the input of the power meter and the output of the source. 3

Configure the same wavelength on the source and the power meter. The power measured is displayed in the results page of the LTS.

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Press the Power Reference > Standard Ref. soft key to save the result displayed as reference value.

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In the set-up menu, select dB units.

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It is not possible to use the source at the same time than the Talkset option or the Data Transfer.

Performing an ORL Manual measurement with the Platform 8000 Using simultaneously the powermeter and talkset ports on the Base Unit allows to perform an ORL manual measurement. In the System page, select the icon ORL

Establishing a reference for an ORL manual measurement

of the Base Unit.

Two steps must be carried out to take a reference for an ORL manual measurement: 1

Power emitted reference

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Zero ORL adjustment

Follow the order given above to take the reference. They are not two different processes but two steps necessary to establish a reference for an ORL measurement

ORL Emitted 1 Once the ORL icon is selected, click on RESULT hardkey power The ORL page opens

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ORL page

Click on Zero key The message Put caps on the powermeter port then confirm displays: click on Yes to validated and wait for the second message, Dark current calibration completed then hit on any key to continue the process.

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Power Emitted result

Click on Exit to go back to the initial screen in order to perform the ORL Zero measurement Once the reference has been taken, the reference screen is updated for the wavelengths available. As the Zero mesurement has not yet been done, the first line of the table displays the message Ref ORL : Incomplete.

ORL Zero Once the Power Emitted measurement has been carried out, the Zero adjustment adjustment can be performed: ORL Zero cannot be performed on a bend insensitive fiber.

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Click on ORL Zero

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Follow the instructions displayed at the top of the screen: disconnect the jumper from the power meter port and wrap this jumper, still connected to the talkset port, around the mandrel (6 to 7 times).

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Push the Go key

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Results table with ORL Power emitted and Zero ORL for each wavelength

Once the reference has been taken, the reference screen is updated for the wavelengths available. It indicates the type of reference used. Once the two references are complete, the date as well as the type and serial number of the local instrument are displayed on the first line of the table. If not, the message Ref ORL : Incomplete is displayed.

Measurement acquisition

Before making an ORL manual measurement, check that: –

each end of the fiber is correctly connected to the module.

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the fiber and jumpers are in good condition.

To display the fiber measurement page, push the START/STOP key.

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ORL Manual Measurement

Click on Keep Results to keep the result displayed in the table.

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Click on Clear Table to delete all the values kept.

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Click on Wavelength key to change the Wavelength to be applied.

Storing and reloading LTS results File Setup

Storing results

Click on the button FILE to access the File setup. See the chapter «File management» in the user manual «8100 modules series» for a complete description of all parameters, options and the explorer.

In order to save the results of a LTS measurement, click on FILE and select Store trace. Two files are being saved : –

The first file is to be used with the Platform 8000 and allows to retrieve all LTS measurements results. It is saved with the extension «.Lts».

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Loading results

In order to load the results of a LTS measurement, select a file with the extension «.Lts» in the file explorer (see the chapter «File management» in the user manual for «8100 modules series»), click on Load then View trace. The LTS tab is displayed with the loaded results in the table.

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VFL, Talkset and Data transfer

6 The VFL and Talkset functions of the Platform 8000 described in this chapter are basic options installed in the factory. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“VFL and Talkset connectors” on page 86

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“Visible source function (VFL)” on page 86

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“«Talkset» optical telephone function” on page 87

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“«Data», the data transfer function” on page 88

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VFL and Talkset connectors Talkset connectors

These connectors, together with the connector of the Power Meter option, are located at the rear under a protective flap.

Adapter release lever.

Talkset headset

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Power Meter

Talkset

VFL

Connectors

To change the adapter situated on the optical connector of the talkset, pull the lever shown above. To put the adapter back, engage it in the optical connector and push in, pressing on the connector and not on the lever, so that the lateral lugs of the connector engage in the notches of the adapter. Then press the connector lever to lock it.

VFL connector

The type of optical connector used for the VFL source is UPP (Universal Push Pull), which is compatible with all diameter 2.5 mm connectors (FC, SC, ST, DIN, E2000, etc.)

Visible source function (VFL) This function is used to emit a red light signal of frequency 1 Hz or in continuous mode into a fiber to detect any defects in the dead zone of the reflectometer, or to identify it. This function is suitable for short fibers (length < 5 km) or for the first few metres of a long fiber.

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NOTE Identification is facilitated by the blinking of light in the fibre. To emit a light signal into a fiber: –

Connect the fiber to the VFL port on the rear panel (see above)

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Press the SYSTEM key, then press to select the VFL icon and confirm by pressing the validation key .

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You can configure the signal mode in the System Setup page > Utility > VFL Mode (see “VFL Mode” on page 62).

Selection of this option is compatible with another function (OTDR, etc.).

«Talkset» optical telephone function This enables two operators at opposite ends of an optical link to communicate along the fiber. Each end of the optical link must be provided with a Platform 8000 equipped with the Talkset option (or with a Platform 8000 together with an OFI 2000 equipped with the Talkset option). NOTE It is possible to use the optical telephone of the Platform 8000 and to carry out measurements at the same time.

Talkset configuration The talkset configuration is set in the setup screen (see "Talkset" page 61)

Connections At each end of the fiber (see "VFL and Talkset connectors" page 86): –

Connect the fiber to the Talkset port of the Platform 8000, either directly or through jumpers.

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A headset (with earphones and a microphone) supplied with the option may also be plugged into the talkset module jack.

Establishing communication On the caller Platform 8000, press the SYSTEM button, then select and confirm the Talkset option:

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If the remote instrument is ready to receive (on standby), the Talkset icon turns orange, beeps are emitted, and the icon appears at the top of the screen: telephone communication can now take place.

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If the remote instrument is not ready to receive, the Talkset icon does not change color and a message is emitted.

NOTE The talkset icon is displayed on the top banner as long as communication remains established, letting the user know that the connection is working When communication is established, the headset is automatically enabled if plugged in. However, the loud speaker and internal microphone must be correctly configured in the setup menu to work accordingly (see "Talkset" page 61 )

Adjusting volume level The sound is transmitted to the earphones of the headset and, if this function has been activated, to the speaker in the Platform 8000 base. To activate the base loudspeaker and adjust the volume: –

press the SETUP key.

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under the Utilities heading of the menu, select the Talkset line: it is then possible to activate the base loudspeaker and adjust the volume.

When communication is over, deactivate the Talkset function on the Platform 8000. This deactivation can be done by either Platform 8000.

«Data», the data transfer function This enables two Platform 8000 at opposite ends of an optical link to transfer data along the fiber. NOTE Each end of the optical link must be provided with an Platform 8000 equipped with the Talkset option. NOTE It is possible to use the Data transfer feature while using the optical telephone of the Platform 8000. Nevertheless, the data transfer speed will be slightly decreased.

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Data transfer configuration No specific data transfer configuration is necessary

Connections At each end of the fiber (see "VFL and Talkset connectors" page 86): –

Connect the fiber to the Talkset port of the Platform 8000, either directly or through jumpers. Data transfer uses the same fiber as the optical telephone.

Establishing communication On the caller Platform 8000, press the SYSTEM button, then select and confirm the Talkset option: –

If the remote instrument is ready to receive (on standby), the Data icon turns orange, beeps are emitted, and the icon appears at the top of the screen: data transfer can now take place.

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If the remote instrument is not ready to receive, the Data icon does not change color and a message is emitted.

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Active communications appear in yellow

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NOTE Whoever begins the communication, data transfer may be done bidirectionally in the exact same manner.

VNC - Remote screen This enables an operator at one end of an optical link to take control over another Platform 8000 connected at the other end, using the fiber. NOTE Each end of the optical link must be provided with a Platform 8000 equipped with the Talkset option.

VNC configuration Before it can be remote-controlled, the Platform 8000 must be configured as explained in "Remote screen" page 58.

Connections At each end of the fiber (see "VFL and Talkset connectors" page 86): connect the fiber to the Talkset port of the Platform 8000, either directly or through jumpers. Remote screen via VNC is done via the data transfer feature, and on the same fiber as the optical telephone.

Establishing communication On the caller Platform 8000, press the SYSTEM button, then select and confirm the Talkset option: –

If the remote instrument is ready to receive (on standby), the Data icon turns orange, beeps are emitted, and the icon appears at the top of the screen: data transfer can now take place.

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If the remote instrument is not ready to receive, the Data icon does not change color and a message is emitted.

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Click next on Expert tools, Remote Display, and on Switch to remote screen.

Your screen is now fully replaced by the distant screen, and everything you do on your Platform 8000 is in fact done on the distant Platform 8000. An icon

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A slight normal color degradation may be seen on the Platform 8000 controlling a distant instrument.

End of a VNC session In order to end a VNC session, you can : –

Return to the menu Expert tools > Remote Display and click on Return to local screen. (Recommended solution)

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Deactivate the data function on either Platform 8000 connected.

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Set Remote screen to off (see “Remote screen” on page 58)

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Disconnect the fiber

NOTE The VNC icon in the top banner of the screen lets you know at all times whether you are in a VNC session or not.

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Scope

7 The scope function is a hot-plug feature enabled directly when inserting a USB scope supplied as an accessory (see"References of scopes and associated accessories" on page 151 ). The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

"Scope feature" on page 94

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"Scope connection" on page 94

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"Result display" on page 95

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"File toolbar" on page 98

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"Mosaic Mode" on page 99

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Scope feature This feature enables you to verify that your optical connectors are in perfect shape and very clean condition.

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Platform 8000 linked to a scope via USB, in order to check a connector

Scope connection To use the scope function, use a USB scope supplied by JDSU (see the list of all Platform 8000 accessories in “References of scopes and associated accessories” on page 151). –

Plug in your scope into a USB port from the Platform 8000.

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Plug the fiber connector into the microscope fiber slot.

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Push the button SYSTEM, then use the arrows keys to select the icon Scope and validate the selection by pushing the validation key .

You may select this option while other options are already selected (e.g. OTDR)

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Selection of the Scope icon to use the scope

In order to see the Scope icon and select it, you must first make sure that the scope is correctly plugged into an available USB slot, before you reach this screen. If this was not done, quit this screen and come back to it after plugging in your scope correctly. This will refresh your detected devices.

Result display To display the result, click on RESULTS while Scope is still actively selected.

Camera mode

Set the key Camera/Freeze on Camera, to get a live picture of the scope result. Use the scope wheel to tune the sharpness of the picture.

Luminosity and contrast settings Luminosity and contrast may be set manually by using the key Bright/Cont.. Once you select which parameter you wish to modify, use the arrow keys and to tune the luminosity or contrast to the desired value. Note that the set values are displayed on the key. You may also choose to use the function Auto Contrast in order to get settings calculated automatically by the instrument.

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NOTE Saturated parts of the picture appear in yellow. Modify the luminosity and contrast settings or use Auto contrast to modify the actual setting and remove saturation.

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Freeze mode

Example of the result you get using the scope option on a connector in perfect condition

Once the result is acceptable (sharpness, luminosity and contrast are tuned correctly), you may freeze the picture. This feature allows to store in memory the resulting picture in order later to compare it to others or save it in a file. Freezing a scope result does not store the picture in a file (see "Saving a picture" on page 98). The result will be lost if the instrument is shut off, or if more than 3 pictures are frozen (see "Mosaic Mode" on page 99).

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NOTE The button set on the lead allows to freeze the picture or to take a snapshot.

Adding a comment A key Comment allows you to enter a comment to your picture if necessary. This comment appears at the bottom left of the picture. The right bottom of the frozen picture also contains the date of the acquisition (where the picture was frozen). NOTE Both the comment and the date will be saved with the picture if that picture is saved later on. NOTE The comment may be modified at any time later on.

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File toolbar Click on the FILE button to access the File toolbar on the right of the screen.

Saving a picture

It is possible to save the frozen picture resulting from the scope. To do this, select Save. An edition screen is displayed in which to enter alphanumerical characters in order to save the file with an appropriate name. NOTE By default, files are saved and read in the directory hardisk/Scope if the Platform 8000 is equipped with a hard drive, and disk/Scope otherwise. It is possible to move these files to another place, via the file explorer. However, reading will always be done in the initial directory. NOTE Files are saved using the JPG format.

Loading a picture

It is possible to retrieve and load a picture stored in the default directory (see "Frozen Scope image" on page 97 to know the default directory). Select Load. The list of all files in a JPEG format are presented in a list, showing for each file :

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An icon indicating the type of JPG file ( Recognized scope picture)

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The name of the file

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List of all JPG files to choose from before loading a file

Recognized pictures are images resulting from the Scope option and saved on disk via the Platform 8000. Some pictures resulting from the Scope option may appear nevertheless unrecognized, if they have been stored with a different Platform 8000 software version, or if the JPG file has been opened and modified under another JPG editor. Opening such a picture and saving it again with the current Platform 8000 software version will allow this file to be displayed later with the scope logo. Even though the JPG editor of the Scope function has been designed to display Scope pictures in black & white, it is also possible to open any JPG valid file and display in color the corresponding picture. That picture is enlarged or shrunk to the size of the display (full screen or mosaic, see."Mosaic Mode" on page 99). NOTE The JPG editor may open all files in a JPG valid format, wether the extension is «.jpg» or «.jpeg». Click on the RESULTS button if you wish to come back to the previous screen

Mosaic Mode It is possible to display only one picture in full screen (640 * 480 pixels) or up to four pictures (320*240 pixels each, including the live camera picture) in mosaic mode. Use the key Full scr./Mosaic to switch from one mode to another.

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Position 2: Snapshot saved on disk : connector cleaned

Position 1 : LIVE CAMERA

Position 3 : Connector before being cleaned

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Selected picture

Position 4 : Regular JPEG image

Mosaic mode

You may select any of the pictures by using the arrow keys

and

.

The selected picture is framed in green. The toolbar on the right varies according to which picture is selected (camera, or static picture).

Camera All the Contrast and Luminosity settings are available just like in full screen. Snapshot

The live picture from the camera is frozen but does not replace the live picture at position 1. The new snapshot is placed at the second position, and all existing pictures are pushed to the next position.

If all positions were taken, the picture that was once at the fourth position is unloaded from memory. Frozen pictures and snapshots are lost, unless they were saved on disk.

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Static pictures Comment

File toolbar

It is possible to add a comment to a picture, just like in full screen.

The File toolbar is also available in mosaic mode. Actions made by this toolbar will concern the selected file. Click on the FILE button to access the File toolbar on the right of the screen. Up to two choices are presented : Load

Refer to "Loading a picture" on page 98

Save

This choice is only available if the picture has been recognised by the system as a Scope picture, either before opening it or after opening it (pictures created with different versions). When this choice is available, refer to "Saving a picture" on page 98.

A new loaded picture will take the place of the selected picture, unless: –

the selected picture corresponds to the camera (first position). In this case, the rule is the same as when a snapshot is made (see "Camera" on page 100).

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free spots are available in the mosaic. In this case, the new picture takes the second position while other ones are pushed to the next position.

NOTE Clicking on Save while the camera is selected will both create a snapshot (see "Camera" on page 100) and save it on disk.

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Desktop applications

8 Several desktop applications are provided to you, thanks to the integration of free software released under the free licences (GPL, LGPL, BSB or other). Their purpose is to bring more functionality to the Platform 8000. JDSU doesn’t provide any warranty or support regarding these free software. To access desktop applications, press the button SYSTEM, and the soft key Desktop applications. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

"PDF viewer" on page 104

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"Web browser" on page 105

NOTE The PDF is a standard application on the Platform 8000. The navigator is available exclusively if the CompactFlash option is set.

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PDF viewer General information is provided in this chapter. Please refer to the button inside the PDF viewer to find the web site where complete documentation may be found.

Opening a PDF document

The simplest way to open a pdf file is to press FILE. Select Explorer, look for your file and then select Load >Confirm Load to load the corresponding file. The file opens automatically in the PDF viewer.

Interacting with a PDF document

Once your document is open, you may browse through different pages very quickly, zoom to a particular level, find a special name or sentence, rotate the page... All these features are available via buttons on the screen. Go back 10 pages Go back 1 page # Go to next page # Go to 10 pages further

Rotate the page Exit PDF viewer About the Web browser

Display the Change zoom current page # level Open file

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Find

Go back to next page seen Go back to previous page

PDF Viewer Graphical User Interface

The buttons on the right are pressed using the functions keys of the Platform 8000, the touchscreen or via the mouse. The buttons on the bottom of the PDF viewer, may only be used with a mouse or a touchscreen. A PDF document is always loaded to fit to the screen in width. You may later adapt the zoom level if necessary.

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NOTE You may scroll in all directions using the direction key pad of the Platform 8000 or of an external keyboard, or by dragging the scroll bars with the mouse.

Web browser Please refer to the Help page in the Help menu from this application (see figure "Web browser application menu" on page 105), to find a complete documentation.

Starting the web browser

To access this application, click on the soft key Web browser The web browser is launched. You can see the icon the screen.

at the top of

The application menu is hidden until you request it. To access the Web browser application menu, click on the top of the screen. The menu is displayed and you may perform any necessary actions.

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Setting the internet connection

Web browser application menu

The connection mode to internet is the same as the one defined for email. Possible choices are modem or ethernet. Make sure you set this setting correctly to be able to access the internet (see “File Export” on page 60). Make sure to configure your proxy if needed (go to the Web browser Setup menu: network options). You need to select Setup / Save options in order to save your changes for the next time you launch the web browser.

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Platform 8000 Keys

Some of the Platform 8000 buttons have been assigned to specific actions within the web browser:

SYSTEM: SETUP: :

Leaves the application (but does not disconnect) Displays the menu - Also allows to escape in some cases Switches the focus to the next or previous link on the page

:

Goes back to the previous page

:

Follows the selected link (acts like if the link was selected) :

Acts like the «Enter» key of a keyboard

FILE (long):

Goes to a URL. The address is blank by default: you need to enter the full address.

FILE (short):

Goes to a URL based on the current URL. The address is by default the current one, and you may just update it with few changes.

RESULTS: Reloads the page START/STOP: Edits the bookmark manager. F7: Switches to the virtual keyboard application (see "Virtual keyboard" on page 106). F7 corresponds on the Platform 8000, to the very last button on the right panel (button number 7). Note that F7 may also be typed on a regular keyboard (with functions keys). NOTE You will also find this information in the help menu of the browser. NOTE

PRINT and SCRIPT buttons have no action within the web application.

Virtual keyboard

To call the virtual keyboard, use the F7 key (see "Platform 8000 Keys" on page 106). –

If you click once, the virtual keyboard will appear at the bottom of the screen.

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If you click twice, the virtual keyboard will be moved to the middle of the screen.

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If you click again, you exit the virtual keyboard.

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NOTE In case you have neither a mouse nor a touchscreen, you may still move and select keys using the direction keypad of your Platform 8000.

Virtual Keyboard application menu You may change the keyboard according to your country and/or access many other functions, by clicking on the key . This key lets you access the full application menu. You may also access more information about the virtual keyboard. To leave the virtual keyboard, click on F7 until it disappears.

Opening a PDF document

PDF documents may be opened and read within the Web browser. Please refer to "PDF viewer" on page 104 for more information about that application. When you try to follow a link to a PDF file, you are requested to choose whether you wish to save the file or to directly open it. If you want to open the PDF viewer within the Web browser, you must further click on the icon to go back to the web browser. NOTE The web browser will open a PDF document, not a URL including a PDF file.

Leaving the web browser

Depending on how long you want to leave the web browser and on your connection mode, you may: –

Leave the web browser running and switch to another task. To do this: click on the SYSTEM button. You can see that the Web icon remains, to indicate that the web application is still running in the background. Nevertheless, you have now a complete access to all the Platform 8000 functionality. To go back, you must select again the web browser in the Desktop Applications menu. The application will reopen much faster, and all your environment will be the same (last current page, possibilities to go back...)

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Quit the application using the Web browser application menu: choose FILE, then press Exit and confirm. You should use this method if you are connected by modem to insure that your connection is no longer working.

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File management

9 The files management with the Base Unit can be performed, wether a module is set onto the Base or not. CAUTION If no module is set into the Base Unit, or if no module is selected on the System page, the file of Fiber Optic function (i.e. the otdr, pmd, cd...files) can only be opened using the menu Standalone Results > Consult Fiber Optics. The following chapter discuss about the management of files, other than FO ones, using the FILE button, when no module is set into the Platfomr or when the FO Module is not selected on the System page (see the 8100 Module Series User Manual for the file reading and trace display - ref 8100M02). The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“File menu” on page 110

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“Directory edit function” on page 114

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“File editing function” on page 116

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File menu –

Press the FILE button. The File menu appears.

Free space for the media selected

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File Menu

The explorer is used to select the storage medium, and to create or rename directories and files: –

The left-hand part presents the storage architecture. Use the keys and to move around among all the media and their respective directories.

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The right-hand part displays all the files present in the directory selected.

The direction keys can be used to move horizontally between the two parts and vertically within each zone.

Storage media

For saving or recalling data, the Base Unit offers a wide choice of media, both built-in and external. Free space on selected media is clearly displayed at the bottom of the left panel.

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Storage media built into the Base Unit

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An internal memory

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A hard disk (or high capacity storage), on option. If this option is selected, then the hard disk replaces the internal memory.

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A 3 1/2 in. floppy disk drive, on option (8000 platform only)

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A CD-RW drive, on option (8000 platform only)

External USB The Base Unit is equipped with 2 USB ports as standard. One of these storage media can be used to connect an external storage medium, in particular a USB memory stick. NOTE Although two USB ports are present, it is not possible to use simultaneously more than one external USB storage medium. High capacity USB stick such as 2Go or higher are not recommended.

USB memory stick connection Insert the USB memory stick in one 8000 Base Unit's USB port. A beep is emitted to confirm the successful insertion and recognition of a USB memory stick. Then, the icon is displayed in the upper banner to inform the user the USB stick is ready to be used. Do not connect a USB memory stick while a USB printer is printing. If the 8000 Base Unit does not emit a beep, disconnect and reconnect the USB memory stick (do not perform this action too quickly - wait 5 seconds between the disconnection and reconnection). If after several trials, no beep is emitted and no icon icon is visible, two problems can be considered: –

A previous USB memory stick has not been properly disconnected. Go to “USB memory stick disconnection” on page 112

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the USB memory stick is not detected by the Base Unit: use another USB memory stick or another storage medium (with the 8000 Base Unit only) or transfer data via Ethernet (see “Accessing the hard disk of the Platform 8000 via a PC” on page 41).

In case of errors, the icon

is displayed:

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The stick is not formatted

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The stick has been removed without prior EJECT USB key use and some applications are still using it.

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If the size of the free space is not correct, the USB memory stick must be formatted. a

Press the SYSTEM button

b

Successively select Expert Tools>Media Utilities>Usbflash Format

c

Confirm your choice to format the USB memory stick

d

Once formatted, disconnect the USB memory stick using the Eject USB key and reconnect it.

As for any media formatting, please note that all data present on the USB memory stick will be irremediably lost.

When a file is moved in the explorer of the Base Unit, the end of the move on the screen does not mean that writing of data into the memory is complete. Some data may still be in a writing process if the storage unit is removed prematurely.

USB memory stick disconnection Before disconnecting the USB memory stick, always select a storage device different from usbflash (select harddisk for example) in the explorer. Make sure you no longer have any running applications using the usbflash storage media. The user must push the EJECT USB key, which is available in File > Explorer or Link Manager, but also in Expert Tools > Media Utilities. The icon becomes to indicate it can be removed safely. In this state, the USB stick cannot be used anymore The USB memory stick can then be disconnected from the Base Unit's USB port. The disconnection of the USB memory stick produces one beep. NOTE If the Base Unit operates on battery and is switched off before the USB memory stick is properly disconnected, all the applications using the usbflash storage media will be automatically turned off and the USB memory stick can be disconnected afterwards without any problem.

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NOTE If the 8000 is on mains and is switched off before the USB memory stick is properly disconnected, the 8000 needs to be completely switched off (using the ON/OFF button and main plug unplugged). NOTE The USB memory stick can also be removed from the Base Unit using the Expert Tools > Media Utilities menu (see “Removing the USB memory stick” on page 66).

Standard Compact The Base Unit is equipped as standard with a slot in which a Compact Flash card (8000 Flash card can be inserted. platform only) The Compact Flash card must be inserted before switching on the instrument. It is strongly recommended that this medium should not be withdrawn or reinserted while the instrument is switched on.

Remote Base Unit During a data transfer (with the option Data/Talkset), the distant Base and data transfer Unit hard drive connected by the fiber is displayed as a storage media. File and directory edition features may all be used in the same manner with this storage media as with the other ones.

Abbreviations for The abbreviations used in the explorer for the different storage media storage media are: Abbreviation

Storage medium

harddisk

Hard disk

disk

Internal flash memory (if no hard disk)

floppy

Floppy disk

cdrom

CD-ROM

usbflash

USB memory stick

cflash

Compact Flash memory card

masterdisk

Hard drive from the remote Base Unit which initiated the connection

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Abbreviation

Storage medium

slavedisk

Hard drive from the remote Base Unit which accepted the connection

Remote hard drives are seen with different names, according to which one has initiated the connection. Nevertheless, possible actions on these disks are all the same. There are no master/slave relations for data exchange/

Directory edit function The editing functions are similar to those of other explorers. The directories are at the top left of the screen. If the cursor is in this part, the functions proposed by the keys are specific to the management of the directories.

Selection of If the cursor is in the left-hand part of the screen: directories –

the direction keys can be used to select a directory.

–

the key opens the directory selected and closes it when pressed a second time.

Do not confuse "Selected" with "Active". A directory may be displayed in video inverse, to show that it is the current working directory. If it does not have a broken red line round it, it is not active.

Active: working directory

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Selected: the cursor is here Broken red line around

Selected / Active File

When a directory is selected, the keys offer different functions available onto the directories.

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Create Directory This key allos the creation of a new directory. –

Select the storage media on which the directory will be stored the new directory

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Click on Create Directory The editor enables entry of its name.

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Enter a name for the directory

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Click on Validate The directory is saved in the storage media previously selected.

Rename Directory This function allows to rename the directory selected. –

Select the directory which name must be modified.

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Click on Rename Directory

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Enter a new nam for the directory

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Click on Validate

The editor is displayed

The directory is saved under a new name, on the same storage media.

Edit This key opens a new menu providing functions for editing the directories.

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Copying a directory on the same media or on another media NOTE A whole directory with its contents can be copied into another directory or on to another storage medium. –

Select the directory to be copied

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Click on Copy or Cut

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Select the directory and / or the storage media in which the directory will be placed.

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Click on Paste

Remove a The Edit menu allows to delete a directory from the storage media. directory –

Select the directory to be deleted.

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Click on Delete A confirmation message is displayed: click on Yes to confirm the directory removal or on No to cancel the operation.

File editing function Once the file(s) is / are selected, several operations are available with the Base Unit. The right-hand part of the screen can be used to work on the files in the directory selected.

Operations on files

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File Format and Type

A table gives the list of the files in the directory, showing for each one: its name, size, type and date of creation.

File Types For files recognized by the Base Unit, the types are symbolized by icons. OSA file (.OSA extension) OTDR file (.SOR extension) Multi OTDR file (.MSOR extension) OEO file (.OEO extension) PMD file (.PMD extension) CD file (.CD extension) AP file (.AP extension) LTS file (.LTS extension) ORL file (.ORL extension) CD ODM file (.OCD extension)

Format of files OTDR files that can be read by the Base Unit are type Bellcore 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0. Other files that can be read by the Base Unit are specific to this instrument. To read other formats, use JDSU’s FiberTrace or FiberCable software.

Easy file selection

To select one or several files: –

Click on

to pass from the directory to hte file selection

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Use the arrows

–

Click on

and

to move around the files list.

to validate the selection of each file wished.

To select all the files from the directory, click on Select All.

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Directory selected

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Selection Directory - File

NOTE If a mouse is used, click on a file to select it, and click again to deselect it. To select a list of files using the keys of the Platform: 1

Select and validate the first file of the list (red display)

2

Set the cursor on the last file of the list (blue display)

3

click on the right arrow key

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to select all the files from the list.

List of files selected

If no file has been selected by the is positioned is taken as selected.

key, the file where the cursor

On the other hand, if a file has been selected with the the cursor is on another file, the latter is not selected!

Rename File

key, and

Opens the editor to modify the name of the file: –

Select the file in the list

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Click on Edit > Rename File. The Editor is displayed.

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Enter a new name for the file.

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Click on Enter

Sorting the files

Wether files are selected or not, the key Sort allows to access to a submenu allowing to sort te file accorfing to pre-defined parameters:

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Copying one / several file(s)

Merging txt Files

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Sort by name: the files will be displayed in an ascending order (from A to Z). If you clicj once again on the key, the files will be displayed in a descending order (from Z to A).

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Sort by Size: by cliking once on this key, the files will be displayed from the smallest to the heaviest one. Clicking a second time allows to display the files in opposite order.

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Sort by Type: clicking once on this key; the MTS will display the files in an ascending order (the file type A to file type W). By clicking again, the Base Unit will display the files in opposite order.

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Sort by Date: clicking once on this key; the MTS will display the files from the more recent to the less one. By clicking again on this key, the Base Unit will display the files from the older to the more recent one.

You can copy files from one storage media or from a directory to another. –

Select the file(s) to be copied

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Click on Edit > Copy or Cut

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Select the directory / the storage media in which the file(s) will be saved.

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Click on Paste

When saving a measurement result, in addition to the trace file, a txt file can be saved for each measurement type: –

with OTDR, OEO, PMD, OSA and AP traces, select «+ txt» in the line File Type / Save mode on Menu screen (see 8100 Module Series User Manuals).

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with the LTS and ORL functions, the txt file is automatically generated when saving the results.

The key Merge is used to merge several txt files from measurements into one txt file, putting together the results of all txt files. –

In the explorer, select the txt files generated with the tracefilesyou want.

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Click on Edit > Merge key The file merged_files.txt is automatically saved in the same directory as the one where the txt files have been selected.

HINWEIS The file merged_files.txt can be renamed once it is saved.

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Send by mail

This option appears if Mail has been defined with Ethernet, in the system setup menu (see “File Export” on page 60). 1

Select the file(s) to be sent.

2

Click on Send by mail The editor is displayed.

Enter an e-mail address

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Enter e-mail address

3

You will have to fill in the two following fields:

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Mail To: Using the key , display the edition window which allows you to enter the name of the recipient.

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Subject: in the same way, enter the subject of the mail or a comment if necessary. By default, the name of the mail is «Result + sending date».

NOTE If at least one function is selected in the System page (yellow icon), this two parameters «Mail to» and «Subject» can be configured by default in the Explorer page > File Export (see 8000 Module Manual) 4

Click on Validate

Once the mail has been sent, the following message is displayed: Mail Sent. Click on any key to follow.

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CD-Rom burning 1

Go to the file explorer

2

Select the directory and/or the files to burn on the CD

3

Click on Edit

4

Click on Copy or Cut

If you cut the file(s) to save it to on the CD, they will not be on the Base Unit anymore.

5

Click on CD-R tools

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CD-R tools

6

If the CD-Rom is a CD-RW with data to be erased first, click on Erase CD-RW, otherwise go to step 8

7

A dialog box request to confirm that you want to erase existing data. Click Yes to continue A new message is displayed to inform you that all data is being erased on the CD-RW.

8

Click on Burn CD or Burn and Close CD, according to whether you wish to close the session of your CD or not. A new dialog box is displayed, asking you to check that the CD-Rom door is securely closed.

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A message is displayed to indicate that you need to wait, the CDRom is being burnt. 9

A last message appears a few minutes later to let you know that the CD-Rom has now been successfully burnt Click on any key to remove the message.

10 You may now securely remove the CD-Rom.

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Maintenance

10 This chapter gives the main maintenance procedure for the Platform 8000. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Maintenance procedure” on page 124

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“Cleaning” on page 125

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“Precautions relating to optical connections” on page 125

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“Installing a new version of the software” on page 126

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“Replacement of the small PCB battery (for backup)” on page 136

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“General information on warranty” on page 137

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“Touchscreen calibration” on page 138

For software updates, or to find our JDSU representatives and technical support offices around the world, please visit our web site: www.jdsu.com.

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Maintenance procedure Maintenance work on this instrument must only be undertaken by qualified personnel using suitable equipment. In most cases, it is advisable to contact the nearest JDSU Service Centre, which will undertake the appropriate troubleshooting and repair work. The performance and technical complexity of the Platform 8000 class this instrument in a new generation of equipment, for which JDSU has laid down a maintenance policy based on the principle of standard module replacement. In implementation of this policy, we have set up powerful card troubleshooting test resources in our factories and a rapid dispatch system operating between our factories and branches. Only by this procedure can the high quality of the instrument continue to be ensured after repair work. This procedure also has the advantage of reducing repair costs and time. In the interests of quality and efficiency, we strongly recommend adoption of the following procedure in the event of a fault, before any other steps are taken:

Returning an instrument

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Verify that the instrument is plugged in.

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Check the connections of any peripheral equipment to the Platform 8000.

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If a fault is detected, or in case of doubt, it is advisable to contact the nearest JDSU Service Centre, which will undertake the appropriate repair work.

When returning an instrument, it is essential to indicate the following minimum information: –

the type and serial number of the instrument (on the identification label) and the configuration code (under the bar code)

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a description of the fault found on the instrument.

The returned instrument will then be repaired and calibrated.

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Guarantee conditions

Any repair operation supervening within the guarantee period of the instrument will be carried out at the expense of JDSU. However, for any sub-assembly upon which work has been carried out otherwise than by JDSU Service Centers, the cost of a replacement sub-assembly will be invoiced.

Cleaning Cleaning plates and housings

The front and rear plates and the housings may become tarnished with handling. To clean them, use only a rag moistened with soapy water. Never use any product containing acetone, trichloro-ethylene, benzine or alcohol, as these will attack the printed markings.

Cleaning the screen

To clean the screen, use an antistatic product.

Precautions relating to optical connections –

The normal operating life of an optical connector is usually of the order of a few hundred manipulations. It is therefore advisable to manipulate the optical connections of the Platform 8000 as rarely as possible.

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The proper operation of the instrument and its accuracy of measurement are dependent on the cleanliness of the environment and the optical connectors as well as the care taken in its manipulation.

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The optical connectors must therefore be clean and dust-free. If the optical connection is not being used, protect the connections of Platform 8000 using the protective plugs provided.

As an example, the results of measurements made with connectors that have not been cleaned will display an error of the order of 10% for all measurements. This error is additional to other errors inherent in the measurement process and due, for example, to the quality of the fiber (circularity and concentricity), the means of connection (axis alignment, distance between fiber faces, quality of fiber faces) and propagation modes.

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Cleaning the optical cable connector

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Use a non-linting type of paper, such as Joseph paper, soaked in isopropylic alcohol.

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Pay particular attention to the polished face of the fiber, rubbing it in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the fiber.

Cleaning the optical connections of the Platform 8000

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Squirt a highly volatile solvent (such as isopropylic alcohol) into the connector.

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Blow out the connector using a clean dry air supply from an aerosol can fitted with an extension.

NOTE If your module has a universal connector, unscrew its adaptor to access the ferule.

Installing a new version of the software When a new software version is loaded, there is a risk of re-initialization of the internal memory. Before installing the new software, it is therefore advisable to to save the results in the memory, using the Save function in the Memory menu called up by the FILE button. Do not interrupt the installation process, as this could damage the instrument. To avoid any interruption of the installation procedure, the Platform 8000 must be operating on the mains: if the procedure is started while operating on battery, a message indicates that the instrument must be connected to the mains. Be sure you have configured the Security mode of the equipment to Standard, and not to Enhance in the System Page > I/O Interfaces > Ethernet > Security.

Where and how to obtain the new software

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Downloading from Internet

When the software is obtained from the Internet, it must be saved on a storage medium before the software upgrade of the product can be carried out. To do this, on the JDSU web site: 1

Open the page of the product concerned: MTS 8000 Scalable Optical Test Platform or T-BERD 8000 Scalable Optical Test Platform

2

Click on the tab Downloads.

3

Click on the link 8000 Firmware Update A new page opens explaining the process

4

Follow the instructions to download the exe file and update the Platform 8000.

NOTE Once the upgrade has been loaded from Internet, the new version cannot be burned with the CD ROM of the MTS / T-BERD Platform 8000. Burn the CD-ROM of the PC, using CD burner softwares recommended by JDSU.

Installation from a PC

The new versions can be installed according 2 methods: –

from the harddisk of a PC

–

from the CD-ROM drive of a PC

Installation from 1 Connect the Platform 8000 into mains with the AC plug, and switch it on. the harddisk of a PC 2 Connect the Platform 8000 to the PC by an Ethernet link NOTE Use a cross over if the Platform 8000 is directly connected to the PC or a direct cable if the Platform 8000 is connected to the LAN. 3

On the PC, download and save the .exe upgrade get from the web (www.jdsu.com).

4

Once the transfer is completed, and in order to perform the upgrade, the «.exe» file shall be extracted under a root of the PC. The files extracted shall be placed under C:\ or under a drive created with the following process: a

Put the release under a directory, such as C:\8000_Base_Upgrade:\

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b

Open a DOS console, by selecting Windows > Start (bottom right of the PC screen) > All programs > Accessories > Command prompt.

c

Then type the command subst N: C:\upgrade\

d

Close the DOS console.

This command will create a virtual drive N: (N: is an example)1 5

Go to the driver, using Windows Explorer

6

Double click on the .exe file: A window called "Winzip self extractor", will appear. Check that the folder is correct i.e. the C:\ drive or the newly created N:\ drive is appearing "Name:\" then press “Unzip”. If not, click on ”Browse” in order to select the right drive.

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A message indicating the number of files that have been unzipped successfully will then appear. 7

Press "Close".

8

Run TFTPD32.exe: note the «Server Interfaces» address which appears in the TFTPD32 window.

9

Run FTP server.exe. An error message will appear: click on OK. The window «Pablo’s FTP server» is displayed. Click on the green arrow (or select menu File > Start).

10 On the Platform 8000, press the SYSTEM key, then System Setup: in Utility > Upgrade Parameters > Server address, enter the IP address previously noted (see "6" above). 11 Quit the System menu and then press, in succession, Expert Tools > Software Upgrade > Upgrade via Ethernet. The message «Verify IP address of PC server» appears. 12 Click on Confirm. 1."N:" may be replaced by another letter if necessary and "8000_Base_Upgrade" corresponds to the directory where the updrade files have been unzipped. 128

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The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the Platform 8000.

More recent version on the PC than on the Platform 8000 Less recent version on the PC than on the Platform 8000 Identical version on the PC and on the Platform 8000 13 Click on Show Previous choice or Show Next Choice to display the previous and next versions available. 14 Click on Confirm this Choice to start the upgrade of the selected software(s). or Click on Confirm All Choices to upgrade all versions. The key Confirm All Choices appears exclusively if multiple release is available, and once all the releases available have been displayed using key Show Next Choice.

NOTE The software versions list does not always appear (cf previous versions) as well as the Show Previous / Next Choice buttons and the Confirm/Continue key. In this case, the upgrading starts automatically. Upgrading begins. The Platform 8000 is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. At the end, the Platform 8000 is automatically restarted (if the boot version is superior to version 01.16). 15 On the PC, close the two windows opened to perform the installation. 16 Once the upgrade is completed, you may remove the virtual drive (in our example "N:") by using the command subst N: /d.

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Installation from 1 Connect the Platform 8000 into mains with the AC plug, and switch it on. the CD-ROM drive of a PC 2 Connect the Platform 8000 to the PC by an Ethernet link NOTE Use a cross over if the Platform 8000 is directly connected to the PC or a direct cable if the Platform 8000 is connected to the LAN. 3

Insert the CD-ROM in the drive of the PC.

4

On the PC, use Windows Explorer to open the CD-ROM.

5

Run TFTPD32.exe: note the «Server Interfaces» address which appears in the TFTPD32 window.

6

Run FTP server.exe. An error message will appear: click on OK. The window «Pablo’s FTP server» is displayed. Click on the green arrow (or select menu File > Start).

7

On the Platform 8000, press the SYSTEM key, then System Setup: in Utility > Upgrade Parameters > Server adress, enter the IP address previously noted (see "5" above).

8

Quit the SYSTEM menu and then press, in succession, Expert Tools > Software Upgrade > Upgrade via Ethernet. The message Verify IP address of PC server appears.

9

Click on Continue. The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the Platform 8000.

10 Click on Show Previous choice or Show Next Choice to display the previous and next versions available. 11 Click on Confirm to start the upgrade of the selected software(s). or Click on Confirm All Choices to upgrade all versions. The key Confirm All Choices appears exclusively if multiple release is available, and once all the releases available have been displayed using key Show Next Choice.

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NOTE The software versions list does not always appear (cf previous versions) as well as the Show Previous / Next Choice buttons and the Confirm/Continue key. In this case, the upgrading starts automatically. Upgrading begins. The Platform 8000 is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. At the end, the Platform 8000 is automatically restarted (if the boot version is superior to version 01.16). 12 On the PC, close the two windows opened to perform the installation.

Installation from Ethernet

Before starting the software upgrade via Ethernet, make sure the IP adress of the PC server. 1

Press, in succession, Expert Tools > Software Upgrade > Upgrade via Ethernet. The message Verify IP address of PC server appears.

2

Click on Continue. The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the Platform 8000.

3

Click on Show Previous choice or Show Next Choice to display the previous and next versions available.

4

Click on Confirm to start the upgrade of the selected software(s). or Click on Confirm All Choices to upgrade all versions.

The key Confirm All Choices appears exclusively if multiple release is available, and once all the releases available have been displayed using key Show Next Choice.

NOTE The software versions list does not always appear (cf previous versions) as well as the Show Previous / Next Choice buttons and the Confirm/Continue key. In this case, the upgrading starts automatically.

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Upgrading begins. The Platform 8000 is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. At the end, the Platform 8000 is automatically restarted (if the boot version is superior to version 01.16).

Installation from a CD-ROM

Updating from a CD-ROM can be done directly, if the Platform 8000 is equipped with a CD-ROM drive. 1

Connect the Platform 8000 into mains with the AC plug, and switch it on.

2

Insert the CD-ROM in the drive of the Platform 8000.

3

Press the SYSTEM key and then, in succession, the keys Expert Tools > Software Upgrade > Copy from CD. The message Insert the CD in the drive is displayed

4

Click on Confirm. The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the Platform 8000.

5

Click on Show Previous choice or Show Next Choice to display the previous and next versions available.

6

Click on Confirm to start the upgrade of the selected software(s). or Click on Confirm All Choices to upgrade all versions.

The key Confirm All Choices appears exclusively if multiple release is available, and once all the releases available have been displayed using key Show Next Choice.

NOTE The software versions list does not always appear (cf previous versions) as well as the Previous / Next Choice buttons and the Confirm/Continue key. In this case, the upgrading starts automatically. Upgrading starts. The Platform 8000 is automatically rebooted. The installation process takes several minutes. At the end, the Platform 8000 is automatically restarted (if the boot version is superior to version 01.16).

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Installation from a CompactFlash memory card

You must be equipped with a CompactFlash memory card with a minimum capacity of 128 Mo.

The Software Upgrade from a Compact Flash memory card is not possible if the instrument is delivered with the Application Card reference E80CFAPP. 1

Switch off and unplug your Platform 8000.

2

Insert the CompactFlash memory card in which the new unzipped software has been loaded, into the slot on the Platform 8000 provided for this purpose.

3

Connect the Platform 8000 into mains with the AC plug and switch it on.

4

Press the SYSTEM button, then successively Expert tools > Software Upgrade > Copy from CF.

5

Click on Confirm. The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the Platform 8000.

6

Click on Show Previous choice or Show Next Choice to display the previous and next versions available.

7

Click on Confirm to start the upgrade of the selected software(s). or Click on Confirm All Choices to upgrade all versions.

The key Confirm All Choices appears exclusively if multiple release is available, and once all the releases available have been displayed using key Show Next Choice.

NOTE The software versions list does not always appear (cf previous versions) as well as the Show Previous / Show Next Choice buttons and the Confirm/Continue key. In this case, the upgrading starts automatically. Upgrading begins. The Platform 8000 is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. At the end, the Platform 8000 is automatically restarted (if the boot version is superior to version 01.16).

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Installation from a USB memory stick

You must be equipped with a USB memory stick with a minimum capacity of 128 Mo. USB memory sticks can be very different. They differ on Hw and Sw aspects, even inside a given brand. In particular, USB memory sticks targeting audio recording are often formatted in very specific ways and the format is often very different from a standard FAT. For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided by JDSU. In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the MTS (a beep is generated when plugged on the MTS) but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the MTS with the Usbflash Format utility, in Expert tools > Media utilities. If a problem occurs with the USB stick you are using, contact your Local Technical Assistance Center. Before installing the upgrade, you must format the USB memory stick (steps 1 to 5). 1

Insert the memory stick into one of the sockets on the Platform 8000 provided for this purpose. The icon is displayed in the upper banner to inform the user the USB stick can be used safely.

2

Switch on the Platform 8000

3

Press the SYSTEM button

4

Successively select Expert tools > Media utilities > Usbflash Format.

5

Confirm your choice to actually format the USB memory stick.

6

Once formated, disconnect the USB memory stick using the Eject USB key The icon becomes to indicate it can be removed safely. In this state, the USB stick cannot be used anymore

As for any media formatting, please note that all data present on the USB memory stick will be irremediably lost.

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8

Unzip the upgrade files on the PC and transfer it to the USB memory stick: a

Download and save on your PC the .exe upgrade file that you can get from the web (www.jdsu.com).

If the .jds file has been chosen, once it is downloaded on the PC, do not forget to change its extension to .exe.

b

Once the transfer is completed, double click on the .exe file: A window called "Winzip self extractor", will appear. Check that the folder is correct i.e. the USB memory stick driver is appearing "Name:\" then press "Unzip". If not, click on "Browse" in order to select the right USB drive.

Fig. 59

Winzip Self Extractor

A message indicating the number of files that have been unzipped successfully will then appear.

9

c

Press "Close".

d

Then remove the USB memory stick using the appropriate procedure for your PC

Insert the memory stick into one of the sockets on the Platform 8000 provided for this purpose.

NOTE A bip is emitted each time the USB memory stick is inserted or removed from the Platform 8000. 10 Press the SYSTEM button, then successively the buttons Expert tools > Software Upgrade > Upgrade from USB. The message Are you sure? is displayed 11 Click on Confirm. The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the Platform 8000.

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12 Click on Previous choice or Next Choice to display the previous and next versions available. 13 Click on Confirm to start the upgrade of the selected software(s). or Click on Confirm All Choices to upgrade all versions The key Confirm All Choices appears exclusively if multiple release is available, and once all the releases available have been displayed using key Show Next Choice. 14 Remove the USB stick as prompted 15 The 8000 shuts down 16 Reinsert the USB as required, in the same USB port as previously (repetitive bips advise you to insert the stick). NOTE The software versions list does not always appear (cf previous versions) as well as the Previous / Next Choice buttons and the Confirm/Continue key. In this case, the upgrading starts automatically. Upgrading begins. The Platform 8000 is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. During this stage, do not remove the USB stick. At the end, the Platform 8000 is automatically restarted (if the boot version is superior to version 01.16).

Replacement of the small PCB battery (for backup) The Platform 8000 Lithium battery on the microprocessor board ensures that date, time and certain information data are not lost when the instrument is switched off.

Checking the battery

If there is doubt as to whether the battery needs to be changed or not, switch off the instrument. On switching the instrument on again, check whether the date is still correct. If the date has been lost, the battery needs replacing. Contact your nearest JDSU Customer Service Centre. This battery has an average life of more than five years.

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Battery replacement should not be carried out by the user: this may be dangerous to the microprocessor board (certain components may be damaged or destroyed) and requires special tools

General information on warranty The warranties described herein shall apply to all commercially available JDSU products. Any additional or different warranties shall apply only if agreed to by JDSU in writing. These warranties are not transferable without the express written consent of JDSU.

Hardware Warranty

JDSU warrants that Hardware Product sold to customer shall, under normal use and service, be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Information regarding the specific warranty period for this product can be obtained by contacting your local JDSU Customer Service Representative, or at our web site www.jdsu.com. JDSU ’s obligation and customer’s sole remedy under this Hardware Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at JDSU’s option, of the defective product. JDSU shall have no obligation to remedy any such defect if it can be shown: (a) that the Product was altered, repaired, or reworked by any party other than JDSU without JDSU’s written consent; (b) that such defects were the result of customer’s improper storage, mishandling, abuse, or misuse of Product; (c) that such defects were the result of customer’s use of Product in conjunction with equipment electronically or mechanically incompatible or of an inferior quality; or (d) that the defect was the result of damage by fire, explosion, power failure, or any act of nature. JDSU performed repairs shall be warranted from defective material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days, or until the end of the Initial Warranty Period, whichever is longer. Risk of loss or damage to Product returned to JDSU for repair or replacement shall be borne by customer until delivery to JDSU. Upon delivery of such product, JDSU shall assume the risk of loss or damage until that time that the product being repaired or replaced is returned and delivered to customer. Customer shall pay all transportation costs for equipment or software shipped to JDSU for repair or replacement. JDSU shall pay all transportation costs associated with returning repaired or replaced product to customer.

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WARRANTY DISCLAIMER — FOR HARDWARE AND/OR SERVICES FURNISHED BY JDSU, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTEES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. JDSU SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ON ANY HARDWARE, DOCUMENTATION OR SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES RELATING TO QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AS WELL AS THOSE ARISING FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL JDSU BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATED TO BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

Touchscreen calibration If the Platform 8000 is equipped with a touchscreen, the button Touchscreen Calibration appears in the right hand corner of the setup screen. To calibrate the touchscreen 1

Push the SYSTEM button

2

Press the System Setup key

3

Press the Touchscreen Calibration key A grey slightly smaller screen appears, displaying a little target on the left hand corner.

4

Click on this target (preferably with the touchscreen pen).

5

A new target appears then and again for a total of 4 times, in order to click on all corners of the screen.

If all the targets are not correctly touched, the touchscreen cannot be used. Otherwise, the touchscreen may be used directly.

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Technical specifications

11 This chapter contains the technical specifications of the Platform 8000 mainframe. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“Display” on page 140

–

“Memory” on page 140

–

“Input/Output” on page 140

–

“Power supply” on page 141

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“Dimensions - Weight” on page 142

–

“Environment” on page 142

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“Characteristics of the options” on page 144

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Display Screen

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Back-lit color screen

–

Size: 10.4 inch

–

Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels

–

Standard: standard screen for indoor use, non-tactile.

–

Options:

• •

High visibility screen for indoor and outdoor use High visibility touchscreen

–

Standard memory: internal Flash memory, minimum capacity 128 Mb (of which a minimum of about 8 Mb are available for data storage)

–

Options:

Memory

- Hard disk, minimum capacity 10 Gb - Floppy disk drive(3 1/2") - CD-ROM drive/re-writer

Input/Output

140

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one VGA port (DB 15 female)

–

two USB 1.1 Master ports, for printer, mouse, keyboard, memory key, camera, optical microscope, etc.

–

one RJ 45 connector for Ethernet interface 10/100 Mbit/s

–

one DIN connector for access to remote functions (future options)

–

one RS 232 connector,DB9 male (not used)

–

one RJ 11 port for the modem option

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built-in microphone and loudspeaker

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one port for memory, Compact Flash type I

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Power supply Battery

The instrument can be supplied with one or two Lithium Ion batteries.

Endurance of the Platform 8000 with one battery Measurement conditions: - at +25 °C, - at nominal capacity (6 Ah), - Platform 8000 equipped with an OTDR plug-in, type SR Endurance –

Test carried out in accordance with Telcordia GR-196-CORE recommendations: lighter backlight for the screen, (3 acquisitions of 30s per 15 minutes and auto-off): up to 11 hours

–

With continuous acquisition: - up to 5 hours with normal screen lighting. - up to 4 hours with strong screen lighting.

Mains adapters Standard Mains Adapter

High power Mains Adapter

Input

100-240 V, 50-60 Hz

100-240 V, 50-60 Hz

Output

19 V continuous, 3,16 A max

24 V continuous, 6,25 A max

EN 60950

EN 60950

Compliance

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Dimensions - Weight Weight User interface module without options

2.4 kg

5.29 lbs

Receptacle without measurement plug-in

1.16 kg

2.56 lbs

Measurement plug-in

~ 500 g

1.1 lbs

Backplate

485 g

1.07 lbs

Battery pack

1.35 kg

2.97 lbs

User interface module

Backplate

Battery pack

Receptacle for 2 plug-ins

Dimensions (mm) Including rubber buffers

Dimensions (mm) Without rubber buffers

326 x 267 x 60

311 x 259 x 53

inches: 12,8 x 10,5 x 2,3

inches: 12,2 x 10,2 x 2,1

317 x 269 x 20

303 x 248 x17

inches: 12,4 x 10,6 x 0,78

inches: 11,9 x 9,8 x 0,7

317 x 267 x 33

306 x 251 x 26

inches: 12,4 x 10,5 x 1,3

inches: 12 x 9,9 x 1

320 x 253 x 39

320 x 253 x 39

inches: 12,6 x 10 x 1,5

inches: 12,6 x 10 x 1,5

Environment Temperature

Humidity 142

–

Operation on mains supply, excluding options: -20°C to +50°C.

–

Operation including all options (guaranteed specifications): 0° to +40° C

–

Storage: -20C to +60C

–

5 to 95% without condensation

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EMI/ESD

–

CE class A Compliant

–

FCC 47-1 Part 15 Compliant

This is a class A product. In a domestic environnment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Drop test

In accordance with the Telcordia GR-196-CORE recommendations, the Platform 8000 resists the following test: –

Shocks

Bumps

Vibration

Flammability

6 impacts dropped from a height of 76 cm (1 impact on each of its 6 sides, with power off).

The Platform 8000 resists the following test: –

3 shocks per axis along each of the 3 axes, with power off.

–

Impacts of 15g, 1/2 sine, duration 11 ms, at 10 second intervals.

The Platform 8000 resists the following test: –

1,000 jolts per axis along each of the 3 axes, with power off.

–

Jolts of 15g, 1/2 sine, duration 6 ms, at 1 second intervals.

The Platform 8000 resists the following vibration tests: –

Complete test comprising 6 cycles along each of the x, y and z axes.

–

One cycle of 5 to 200 Hz and back to 5 Hz with a sweep duration of one minute/octave.

–

3 mm amplitude displacement test, for the range 5 Hz to 15 Hz.

–

3g acceleration test for the range 16 Hz to 200 Hz.

The housing of the Platform 8000 (in ABS, type V0) does not propagate fire.

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Characteristics of the options Power meter of the LTS option

Talkset

Specifications given for 25°C, after 20 minutes stabilization time and after zero setting. –

Wavelength range: 800 to 1650 nm in steps of 1 nm

–

Calibrated wavelengths: 850 / 1310 / 1550 nm

–

Accuracy at calibrated wavelengths: ± 0.2 dB (at -30 dBm)

–

Input power range : +10 dBm to -60 dBm

–

Maximum resolution: 0.01 dB / 0.01n W

–

Measurement range:+5 to -50 dBm (-45 dBm from 800 to 1250 nm)

–

Linearity within the measurement range: ± 0.2 dB

–

Dynamic range: typically 45 dB at 25°C.

–

Jack socket for headset

–

Laser, typical wavelength 1550 nm, class 1 (EN60825 and FDA21 CFR Part 1040.10)

Laser sources Laser of the LTS Class 1 – Wavelength laser at 25°C: option 1310 ± 30 nm 1550 ± 30 nm 1625 ± 10 nm –

Spectral bandwidth: 5 nm RMS maximum

Output level –

-3.5 dBm

–

modulated mean level -6.5 dBm

–

Stability1: ± 0.02 dB, short term (15 minutes) for temperature differences of ± 0.3° K ± 0.2 dB, long term (8 hours) for temperature differences of ± 3° K 1.The specifications concerning accuracy and stability do not become valid until 20 minutes after switching on, and are only valid with a proper fiber connection.

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Emission mode –

Manual ORL

VFL

Continuous signal (CW)

–

Signal including lambda information for the power meter (Auto-).

–

Modulated signal to identify the fiber (at 270, 330, 1k or 2kHz).

–

Wavelengths activated one after the other (TwinTest mode).

–

Selectable wavelength: 1310 / 1550 nm

–

Display range: 0 dB to 60 dB

–

Measurement range:5 dB to 45 dB

–

Measurement uncertainty (typical value): +/- 1 dB ( 5 dB to 40 dB)

–

Display Resolution: 0,01 dB

–

Wavelength: 635 nm

–

Length of fiber: up to 5 km

–

Class 2 laser (standards EN60825 and FDA21 CFR Part 1040.10).

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Options and accessories

12 This chapter shows the references of the options and accessories of the Platform 8000. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: –

“References of options for the Platform 8000 mainframe” on page 148

–

“References of modules” on page 150

–

“References of result processing software” on page 150

–

“References of scopes and associated accessories” on page 151

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“References of accessories” on page 151

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References of options for the Platform 8000 mainframe1 Reference Screen options High visibility TFT screen

E80HVCol

High visibility TFT touch screen

E80HVTCol

Memory options Hard disk drive, min. cap.10 Gb.

E80Hdsk

Floppy disk drive

E80FD

CD-ROM drive/rewriter

E80CDRW

Built-in PSTN modem

E80MDM

Battery options

Reference

Battery pack with one LionIon battery

Ebt

NiMH Battery pack (can hold up to three rechargeable batteries)

Ebatn

Extra battery

E80Lilon

Mains options

Reference

Mains adapter/charger (USA)

E80PWUS

Mains adapter/charger (UK)

E80PWUK

Mains adapter/charger (Europe)

E80PWE

Mains adapter/charger (Australia)

E80PWAUS

High Power mains adapter/charger (USA)

E80HPWUS

High Power mains adapter/charger (UK)

E80HPWUK

High Power mains adapter/charger (Europe)

E80HPWEU

High Power mains adapter/charger (Australia)

E80HPWAUS

High Power mains adapter/charger for cigar lighter

E80lighter

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Reference a

Talkset / LTS (Light source and/or Power meter) options Talkset

E80TS

Talk set + LTS source 1550nm

E8015TS

Talk set + LTS source 1310/1550 nm

E8026TS

Talk set + LTS source 1550/1625 nm

E8029TS

Talk set + LTS source 1310/1550/1625 nm

E8036TS

Talk set + LTS source 1310/1550 nm + powermeter

E8026TSPM

Talk set + LTS source 1550/1625 nm + powermeter

E8029TSPM

Talk set + LTS source 1310/1550/1625 + powermeter

E8036TSPM

Power meter with UPP 2.5 mm connector

E80PM

Combined LTS and ORL 1310/1550nm with Talk set

E8026LTSTSORL

VFL with UPP connector

E80VFL

Universal connectors for Talkset b Fixed FC/PC connector for talk set/source

EFCPC

Universal PC connector with FC adapter

EUNIPCFC

Universal PC connector with SC adapter

EUNIPCSC

Universal PC connector with ST adapter

EUNIPCST

Universal PC connector with DIN adapter

EUNIPCDIN

Universal APC connector with FC adapter

EUNIAPCFC

Universal APC connector with SC adapter

EUNIAPCSC

Universal APC connector with ST adapter

EUNIAPCST

Universal APC connector with DIN adapter

EUNIAPCDIN

Extra adapter for talkset c Universal FC adapter

EUFCAD

Universal SC adapter

EUSCAD

Universal ST adapter

EUSTAD

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Reference Universal DIN adapter

EUDINAD

Connector for VFL and power meter Universal push/pull connector/adapter, 2.5 mm fiber

EUPP2.5

a. Type of connector to be specified on order b. At least one connector must be chosen c. Interchangeable in the field

References of modules Modules C

Reference

Standard backplate for use on mains (no batteries)

Enb

Battery pack for use with Li-Ion battery (can accommodate up to two rechargeable batteries)

Ebt

Receptacle for two measurement plug-ins

E8100

Extension for 5000 series OTDR and CD plug-ins

E50OTDRext

Extension for 5000 series WDM/PMD plug-ins

E507Xext

References of result processing software2 Reference Optical Fiber Trace software

EOFS100

Optical Fiber Trace software (5 licences)

EOFS1005L

Optical Fiber Trace software (site licence)

EOFS100SL

FiberTrace software - update

EOFS100UP

Optical Fiber Cable software

EOFS200

Optical Fiber Cable software (5 licences)

EOFS2005L

Optical Fiber Cable software (site licence)

EOFS200SL

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References of scopes and associated accessories (Scopes, connectors and associated accessories

Reference Optical Fiber Microscope 250x through USB

EFSCOPE250

Optical Fiber Microscope 400x through USB

EFSCOPE400

Optical Fiber Microscope 250x with Video Display

EFSCOP25VD

Optical Fiber Microscope 400x with Video Display

EFSCOP40VD

Additional Hand Held Video Display

EFSCOPEVD

Carrying case for fiber microscope and accessories

EFSCOPESC1

Standard additional AC/DC adapter/charger (US)

EVDPWRUS

Standard additional AC/DC adapter/charger (Europe)

EVDPWREU

Standard additional AC/DC adapter/charger (UK)

EVDPWRUK

Universal patchcord tip for 2.5mm ferrule

TIPU25MM

Universal patchcord tip for 1.25mm ferrule

TIPU125MM

FC/PC tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPFC

FC/APC tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPFC/APC

SC/PC tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPSC

SC/APC tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPSC/APC

ST/PC tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPST/PC

LC tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPLC

E2000 tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPE2000

MU tip for bulkhead adapters

TIPMU

References of accessories Soft and hard carrying cases

Reference

Soft carrying case for Platform 8000 equipped with a single receptacle

E80Scase1

Soft carrying case for Platform 8000 equipped with several modules

E80Scase2

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Soft and hard carrying cases

Reference

Hard carrying case for multiple module configuration

E80Hcase1

Keyboard/Mouse USB mouse

E80mouse

USB QWERTY keyboard

E80keyB

Compact USB keyboard for TB/MTS platforms with 2x USB ports

EMINIKEYB

User manual for Platform 8000 platform

Reference

User manual for Platform 8000 platform (French)

E8000M01

User manual for Platform 8000 platform (English)

E8000M02

User manual for Platform 8000 platform (German)

E8000M03

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Appendix A

RoHS Information

A This appendix describes the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) information, which are mandatory requirements from China. The RoHS directive consists in the restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical or electronic equipment sold or used in the European Union, after July 1, 2006. These substances are: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polyubrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

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Appendix A RoHS Information Concerned products : 8000 Base Unit

Concerned products : 8000 Base Unit Bn 8000 series, Bt 8000 series

“C hina R oH S ” 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法 （ 信 息 产 业 部 第 39 号 ） 此 附 录 提 供 ”China RoHS”要 求 的 产 品 环 境 使 用 期 限 和 有 毒 有 害 物 质 名 称 及 含 量 。 此 附 录 适 用 于 主 机和它的附件。 产 品 名 称 ： XXXXXX 环保使用期限

此标识标注在主要产品上表示此产品或它的附件中含有有毒有害物质 （详细信 息见下表） 标志中间的数字代表至生产日期起的环保最大使用年限。正常使用情况下，有 毒有害物质不会发生突变或外泄。这个期限不适用消耗品，例如电池。 正常的操作情况请参考产品的使用手册 生产日期请参考产品的校准证明正本 有毒有害物质名称及含量表识格式 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 主机 印刷电路板 内部布线 显示屏 键盘 电池 电源单元 机电部件 硬盘 光模块 金属外壳部件和夹具 塑料外壳部件 标签 附件 外部电缆和适配器 光驱 操作手册和印刷资料 软包和硬包 其他附件

6+

铅 (Pb)

汞 (Hg)

镉 (Cd)

六 价 铬 (CR )

多 溴 联 苯 (PBB)

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Appendix A RoHS Information Concerned products : 8000 Base Unit

Concerned products : 8000 Base Unit 8000 Base Unit “China RoHS” 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法 （信息产业部第 39 号） 此附录提供”China RoHS”要求的产品环境使用期限和有毒有害物质名称及含量。此附录适用于主 机和它的附件。 产品名称：XXXXXX 环保使用期限

此标识标注在主要产品上表示此产品或它的附件中含有有毒有害物质 （详细信 息见下表） 标志中间的数字代表至生产日期起的环保最大使用年限。正常使用情况下，有 毒有害物质不会发生突变或外泄。这个期限不适用消耗品，例如电池。 正常的操作情况请参考产品的使用手册 生产日期请参考产品的校准证明正本 有毒有害物质名称及含量表识格式 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 主机 印刷电路板 内部布线 显示屏 键盘 电池 电源单元 机电部件 硬盘 光模块 金属外壳部件和夹具 塑料外壳部件 标签 附件 外部电缆和适配器 光驱 操作手册和印刷资料 软包和硬包 其他附件

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铅 (Pb)

汞 (Hg)

镉(Cd)

六价铬(CR )

多溴联苯(PBB)

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O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O

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O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006. X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006.

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Commands 33 external keyboard 33

A AC Adaptor specifications 141

CompactFlash 133

Assembling the component parts 10

Configuration 7 instrument 50 principle 50 system 53

Attenuator ext. (powermeter) 73

Connection to a PC 39

B

Connector also see serial port, parallel port, CEI port

Accessories 147

Batteries access and installation 24 Batteries charger specifications 141 use 20 Battery charge level display 23 Endurance 21 on microprocessor board 126 specifications 141

Connectors 44 optical connectors cleaning 126 precautions 125 VGA screen/projector 47 Control buttons 31 Control Panel front 30 Control panel back 44

C

D

Carrying handle fitting 20

Date 57

Data transfer 88, 113

CD-ROM burning 113 Cleaning 125 User Manual

Dimensions 142, 147 Direction keys 33

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E

M

Editing 35

Maintenance procedure 124

Environment 142

External Keyboard 33

Measurement attenuation measurement 70 optical link loss 70 power measurement 70

F

Memory capacity 140 see File

File configuration 110

Module fitting and removing 10

G

O

GPL 103 Guarantee conditions 125

OFI FOX measurement acquisition 82 Zero adjustment ORL 81

H

Optical telephone 87 configuration 61 specifications 144

Ethernet LAN parameters 59

Help 53

P

I Indicators 33

PCB Battery checking 136 replacement 136

Interface transfer on to a PC 41

Port serial (RS 232) 46

L

Power reference power 78

Language 32, 57

Power Meter measurement 78

I/O Interface 58

Position of the instrument 19

Locking 67 LTS Configuration 72 Connection 71 Display 75 measurement 77 Principles 70 source 74

Power meter zero value 78 Printer 62

R Reset the 8000 Base Unit 27

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S

T

Scope 94 Display 95 Settings 95

Time 57

Scope feature 94

U

Screen lighting level 55 saver 56 specifications 140 tactile 31 TFT 31 Shutdown automatic shutdown 62 switching off the 8000 Base Unit 26 Software update server IP address 62 Source configuration 74 connection 71

Unit of floppy disk or CD-ROM 46 powermeter 72 Unpacking the instrument 10 USB memory stick 134

V Visible source (VFL) connector localization 45 function 86 selection 50 specifications 145 VNC Remote screen 90

Specifications 139, 147 Standalone results 65 Strap 20

Wavelength powermeter selection 72

Switching on 25

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