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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán serleídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán serguardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en susinstrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben serseguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—porejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado ocerca de una alberca, etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos opedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techosólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipoeléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones deoperación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personalde servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que suposición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparatoeléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similarpuede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros ogabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios deventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance defuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas uotros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producencalor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente depoder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, ocomo se indique en el aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisicay la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de talmanera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetoscolocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención alos contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

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14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdoa las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizadalejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando elequipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectosliquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios deventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentrodel aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra uncambio en su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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CONTENTS

1. Specifications ............................................ 7

2. Introduction ........................................... 102.1 The Complete Fiber Solution ......... 102.2 Standard Features ........................... 112.3 The CertiFiber Illustrated ............... 122.4 The CertiFiber Main Unit ............... 14

2.4.1 The User Interface ................ 142.4.2 The Keypad ........................... 15

2.5 The CertFiber Remote .................... 172.5.1 The LEDs .............................. 172.5.2 The Keypad ........................... 18

2.6 The Unit’s Batteries ........................ 192.7 Displaying Product Information

About CertiFiber .......................... 192.8 Editing with CertiFiber ................... 202.9 Getting Started ................................ 212.10 Display Contrast.............................. 222.11 Calibrating CertiFiber ................... 23

3. Configuration ......................................... 243.1 Autotests ........................................... 24

3.1.1 Selecting anAutotest Standard ............... 24

3.1.2 Editing Autotests ................... 253.1.3 Test Mode ............................... 273.1.4 Job Names .............................. 28

3.2 Length Measurements:Meters vs. Feet............................... 29

3.3 Time/Date ........................................ 293.4 Owner’s Name ................................. 313.5 Fiber GRI ......................................... 323.6 Language ......................................... 333.7 Upload to PC ................................... 33

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4. Operation: Automatic Measurements ...... 344.1 Setting the Reference ...................... 34

4.1.1 In Normal Operation ............ 344.1.2 In Loopback Mode ................ 36

4.2 Regular Autotesting ......................... 374.2.1 The Autotest Results

Screen .................................. 414.2.2 Saving a Autotest ................... 424.2.3 Viewing Results ..................... 434.2.4 Storing Results ....................... 464.2.5 Deleting Results ..................... 474.2.6 Uploading Results to a PC .... 484.2.7 Printing Results ..................... 494.2.8 Sample Autotest-

Certification Report ........... 494.3 Loopback-Mode Autotesting ........... 52

5. Operation: Manual Measurements ....... 545.1 Power Loss ....................................... 545.2 Loopback .......................................... 555.3 Light Source .................................... 56

5.3.1 Local ...................................... 565.3.2 Remote ................................... 58

6. Troubleshooting ..................................... 596.1 Calling Black Box ............................ 596.2 Shipping and Packaging ................. 60

Appendix: PASS/FAIL Criteria .................... 61

Legal Information ........................................ 62

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1. Specifications

Compliance — CE

Standards — LAN: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet v. 2

Interfaces —Fiberoptic: Multimode;Serial: TIA-574 (DB9) subset of TIA RS-232, DCE

Standards Autotested Against — TIA-568-A,ISO 11801, ATM155, ATM155SWL, ATM622,10BASE-F, 100BASE-F, 100BASE-SX,100BASE-LX, FDDI, Fiber Channel, Token Ring,or user-defined

Autostest Results Reported — 850- and 1300-nmloss, pass/fail margin, and optical link budget;length; propagation delay; and overall pass/failanalysis, all for each of the two attached fibers

Wavelengths — 850 and 1300 nm

Transmit Level — Greater than –20 dBm for both850 and 1300 nm

Dynamic Range —Loss: +3 to –55 dBm;Length: 1 to 2000 m (3 to 6562 ft.);Propagation delay: 10 to 10,000 ns

Resolution —Power/loss: 0.01 dB/dBm;Length: 1 m or 1 ft.;Propagation delay: 1 ns

Accuracy/Linearity — ±0.25 dBm

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Optical Link Budget — Automatically calculatedbased on measured length, number of matedconnections, number of splices, and user-selectedstandard to be tested against

Internal Memory — Nonvolatile flash RAM forstoring autotest results for as many as 1000 fibers

User Controls —ScanLink PC software (on included 3.5" PC-format diskette);

All others front-mounted:Main unit:(12) Pushbuttons for power and test options;

Remote:(2) Pushbuttons for power and battery test

Indicators —All front-mounted:Main unit: (1) 640-x-128-pixel graphical LCD;Remote: (4) LEDs for pass/fail and wavelength

Connectors —Fiberoptic: (2) ST female with indium galliumarsenide (InGaAs) photodiodes;

Serial: (1) DB9 female

Leads Supported — DB9: All

Power —Both main unit and remote:From (3) AA batteries (included)

Battery Life — Varies depending on use andbattery quality; on average, long enough to test atleast 500 cables

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Temperature Tolerance —Operating: 32 to 113˚ F (0 to 45˚ C);Storage: –4 to 140˚ F (–20 to 60˚ C)

Humidity Tolerance —Operating: 5 to 90% noncondensing;Storage: 5 to 95% noncondensing

Size —Both main unit and remote:7.1"H x 3.1"W x 1.6"D (18 x 7.9 x 4 cm)

Weight —Main unit: 14.9 oz. (0.9 lb., 422 g, 0.4 kg);Remote: 13.4 oz. (0.8 lb., 380 g, 0.4 kg)

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2. Introduction2.1 The Complete Fiber Solution

CertiFiber™ is an advanced handheldcertification tool for fiber links, and is designedto be the complete solution for professionalcable installers, service providers, and networkadministrators.

With the push of a button, CertiFibercertifies two multimode fibers simultaneously atboth wavelengths.

Rather than just providing a number,CertiFiber analyzes the fiber link anddetermines whether cabling and networkstandards are met.

The CertiFiber main unit and CertiFiberRemote have an optical source that provides aconsistent calibrated dual-wavelength light.The level of light injected into or emergingfrom the fiber network can be measured at anypoint so that the performance of fiberoptictransmission paths and equipment can beaccessed quickly and accurately.

The CertiFiber helps you identify faultypatch cables, failing splices, and bad couplersand connectors.

CertiFiber also accurately tests the link’spropagation delay, which is then used tocalculate length.

CertiFiber incorporates a graphical userinterface, display, menus, arrow keys anddescriptive menu options that guide you

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quickly and easily through the completelyautomated process of certifying or trouble-shooting fiberoptic cabling systems.

2.2 Standard Features

•Certifies a duplex fiber link (two fibercables) simultaneously.

•Measures Optical Power Loss in thedirection of data transmission for bothmultimode wavelengths on two fibercables without changing connectors.

•Measures Length and Propagation Delayfor a dual fiber cable.

•Makes bidirectional measurements forduplex fiber links.

•Utilizes preprogrammed test templates toeasily certify fiberoptic cabling to industryor network standards.

•Pinpoints the margin available on thetested cable above and beyond thePASS/FAIL requirements.

•Stores a thousand autotest results inmemory with user-friendly alphanumericnames, job names, and unique time- anddate-stamps.

•Transmits light continuously or modulated.

•Downloads stored test results to acomputer database for printing andprofessional record management.

•Includes a custom-tailored, non-removableimpact cover for added protection.

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2.3 The CertiFiber Illustrated

Figure 2-1 below and Figure 2-2 on the next page showthe CertiFiber main unit and the CertiFiber Remote indetail and point out their indicators and controls.

Figure 2-1. The CertiFiber main unit.

CertiFiber adapter ports:Receive 2 Transmit 1

The functionsperformed bykeys F1 andF2 varydepending onthe screenbeingdisplayed.

GraphicalLCD panel

The Escapekey exits thecurrent displayor function;Shirt + Escapeopens theSETUPscreen.

Press theAutotest key toperform tests,or Shirt +Autotest to setthe reference.

Press the Shift keytogether with other keysfor extended functions.

Use the Arrowkeys tonavigateamong thedisplays.

Press Enter toexecute a command.

Use the PowerMeter key fornonautomatedmeasurements;Shift + PowerMeter activatesthe unit’s lightsource.

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Figure 2-2. The CertiFiber Remote.


CertiFiber Remote adapter ports:Receive 1 Transmit 2

Press theBattery Testkey to get arough ideahow much lifeis left in yourbatteries.

TestPASS/FAILLEDs.

The Wave-length LEDsshow whichfiber wave-length (850or 1300 nm)is currentyselected.

2.4 The CertiFiber Main Unit

CertiFiber’s user interface has plenty ofgraphical elements. It consists of an LCDdisplay, quick-access menus, arrow keys, anddescriptive menu options that simplifycertifying and troubleshooting fiber cablingsystems. Here’s a quick introduction to thekeypad keys:

ON/OFFWhen turned ON, CertiFiber will display itsopening screen. To save battery power,CertiFiber will turn off automatically after10 minutes without activity.

Escape

Press Escape to return to the previous screen.

Power Meter

Press Power Meter to manually measure powerand loss at either the 850-nm or 1300-nmwavelength. (Refer to Section 5.1.)

Autotest

Press Autotest to measure cable length, tomeasure power loss, and to obtain a PASS/FAILanalysis against a selected standard. (Refer toSection 4.2.)

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Shift

To execute one of CertiFiber’s extendedfunctions, press Shift along with Autotest,Power Meter, Escape, or one of the arrow keys.

Enter

Press Enter to execute the current screencommand.

Arrow Keys

The up and down arrows in the display areaindicate that more information is available bypressing the up- or down-arrow keys. PressShift and use the up- and down-arrow keys forpage-up and page-down navigation. Use theleft or right arrow key to move left or rightwithin a string of characters for editingpurposes.

+ = Source

In addition to the fully automated testfunctions, CertiFiber can be operated in amanual mode. Press Shift + Power Meter toquickly transform CertiFiber into a manuallight source. Source Mode also allows you tochange the light source from steady tomodulated. (Refer to Section 5.2.)

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+ = Set Reference

Press Shift + Autotest to set the Referencevalue for calculating the loss measurement.(Refer to Section 4.1.)

+ = Setup

Press Shift + Escape to configure (customize)CertiFiber. From any screen, press Shift +Escape to quickly return to the Setup menu.(Refer to Chapter 3.)

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2.5 The CertiFiber Remote

The CertiFiber Remote is an active andintelligent far-end device that works with theCertiFiber main unit to verify optical-cabletransmission quality. All information isprocessed and transferred to the main unit.Both units provide a consistent, calibrated lightsource that increases the ease and effectivenessof fiberoptic testing.

2.5.1 THE LEDS

The CertiFiber Remote has four LEDindicators:

LED Name Color Description

RX1 PASS/FAIL red Fiber 1 has failedgreen Fiber 1 has passed

TX2 PASS/FAIL red Fiber 2 has failedgreen Fiber 2 has passed

850nm* green CertiFiber Remote is transmitting at 850nm

1300nm* green CertiFiber Remote is transmitting at 1300nm

* Press and hold the Battery button.

The LEDs also show the results of a battery test(which you run by pressing the Batterybutton):

RX1 and TX2 LEDs red Low Battery < 10%

TX2 LED red Battery 10 to 25%

RX1 LED green Battery 25% to 75%

RX1 and TX2 LEDs green Good Battery > 75%

RX1 and TX2 LEDs* yellow Part 1 of Two Way Autotest completed

*Switch fiber connectors: RX2 to TX1, TX1 to RX2, RX1 toTX2, TX2 to RX1.

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2.5.2 THE KEYPAD

ON/OFF (CertiFiber Remote)When you turn it on, CertiFiber Remote willflash the LCD power-up sequence. To savebattery power, CertiFiber Remote will turn offautomatically after 30 minutes without activity.

Battery (CertiFiber Remote)CertiFiber Remote has a battery-level indicatorthat allows you to check the battery ifCertiFiber Remote is not connected to theCertiFiber main unit. Press the Battery buttonto illuminate the RX1 and TX2 LEDs on theCertiFiber Remote unit. If both LEDs blinkred, the batteries are low and should bereplaced. If the LEDs blink green, the remoteunit’s batteries are good and testing canproceed.

CertiFiber and CertiFiber Remote each requirethree AA alkaline batteries. If CertiFiber andCertiFiber Remote will be stored for more thanone month, the batteries should be removed.

To conserve battery life, CertiFiber will turn offautomatically when no key has been used for10 minutes.

NOTESCertiFiber and CertiFiber Remote will not functionproperly with carbon batteries. Alkaline batteries arerequired.

Stored Autotests and setup parameters are stored inflash memory. They are not affected by the batterystatus.

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2.6 The Unit’s Batteries

To check CertiFiber’s battery:

1. Connect the CertiFiber to the Remoteunit using a launch cable.

2. Turn both units on.

3. Press F2 to display the About screen. Thisscreen displays CertiFiber and CertiFiberRemote’s remaining battery power(“Battery”), as well as other info (see thenext section).

To change batteries, slide off the battery coverlocated on the back of each unit. Replace thethree AA alkaline batteries and position thereplacements according to the display in thebattery case.

2.7 Displaying Product Information About CertiFiber

To have CertiFiber display information aboutitself, connect the main and remote units usinga duplex cable. Then take these steps:

1. Turn both units on.

2. Press F2 to display theAbout screen. This screen,shown at right, displaysthe serial numbers of theCertiFiber and CertiFiberRemote, as well as theirsoftware (“S/W”) and hard-ware (“H/W”) revisionlevels and their remainingbattery power (“Battery”).


3. Press Escape to return to the Setupscreen.

2.8 Editing with CertiFiber

You can edit some of the fields on several ofCertiFiber’s screens. For example, the ownerand company names, the Autotest name, andcertain numeric values can be edited. Editablefields can contain up to 12 alphanumeric andspecial characters. To edit a field, take thesesteps:

1. Open a screen thatcontains an editable fieldand press Edit to displaythe Edit screen. Thisscreen, shown at right,contains the field youwant to edit and a“character wheel.” Thefirst character in theeditable field will behighlighted.

2. To enter a new name or number press F2(Delete) to delete the character at thecursor. To clear the entire field, repeatthis step as often as necessary.

3. Use the up- or down-arrow key to scrollthrough the characters (letters, numbers,and special characters).

4. Spin the wheel to the character you wantto select.

5. Press Enter to select a non-alphabeticcharacter or to select an alphabetic

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character as a lowercase letter, or pressShift + Enter to select an alphabeticcharacter as an uppercase letter. Thehighlight will move to the next position inthe field automatically. If you make amistake, press F2 (Delete) to erase thecharacter and back up.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the field iscompleted.

7. Press F1 (OK) or Escape to exit the Editscreen.

2.9 Getting Started

With CertiFiber, you can certify a fiber link inseconds using the one-button Autotest. To runan Autotest, take these steps (see Section 4.2for more detailed information):

1. Set the reference value (refer toSection 4.1).

2. Remove the covers from theST connectors on the CertiFiber andCertiFiber Remote.

CAUTION!Both units come with covers on their ST connectors toprotect the connectors from dirt and other foreignmatter. Keep the connectors covered when the unitsare not in use. This helps to ensure that contaminantsdo not affect test measurements.

3. Attach the cable to be tested to CertiFiberand CertiFiber Remote’s ST connectors.Run one fiber from RX2 to TX2, theother from TX1 to RX1.

CAUTION!Improperly polished or manufactured fiber-connectorferrules can damage the CertiFiber’s transmit LED. Toavoid out-of-warranty repairs, please use cables withclean, properly polished ST connectors.


3. Select a fiber standard. TIA-568-A andISO 11801 are the most widely used fiberstandards.

4. Press the Autotest button.

5. Enter the number of splices andconnectors.

6. Press F1 (Run). CertiFiber will now runthe length, propagation delay, and dualfiber-loss measurements for 850 nm and1300 nm and provide a PASS/FAILanalysis based on the chosen fiberstandard.

7. Press F1 (Save) to name and store the testresult for each fiber.

8. Press F2 (View) to display test results andmove between fibers.

9 Put the covers back on theST connectors on the CertiFiber andCertiFiber Remote.

Test results can now be viewed in the Resultsscreen. To print test results, they need to beuploaded to a PC using the includedScanLink® software. Refer to Section 4.2.3.

2.10 Display Contrast

CertiFiber’s display contrast can be adjusted.From the logo screen, press Shift + up-arrowor down-arrow to increase or decrease thecontrast.

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NOTEThe display contrast returns to the default setting whenthe unit is turned off.

2.11 Calibrating CertiFiber

CertiFiber and CertiFiber Remote should becalibrated annually by the manufacturer withspecialized equipment. Contact Black BoxTechnical Support for information oncalibration and service requirements.

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Press+

todisplay the main Setup screen.Use the up- or down-arrowkeys to highlight a setupfeature. Press Enter to displaythe relevant setup screen. PressEscape to return to theCertiFiber logo screen.

3.1 Autotests

3.1.1 SELECTING AN AUTOTEST STANDARD

CertiFiber certifies fiber linksbased on the common standardTIA-568-A and the internationalstandard ISO 11801, as well ascommon LAN cablingstandards such as FDDI, FiberChannel and other application-specific fiber requirements. (Seethe Standards AutotestedAgainst specification inChapter 1 for a complete list ofsupported network types.) Toselect an Autotest standard, take these steps:

1 To display the Autotest screen, highlightAutotest in the Setup screen and pressEnter or F1 (Select).

2. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to scrollthrough the list of Autotests.

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3. Highlight the preferred Autotest andpress F1 (Select) to select it as the Autotestto run and to return to the Setup screen.

3.1.2 EDITING AUTOTESTS

In addition to the pre-programmedcertification standards, CertiFiber allows you tocustomize Autotest settings and to develop newcustom Autotests by specifying the PASS/FAILlimits to be used. To edit an Autotest, takethese steps:

1. From the Autotest setupscreen, use the up- ordown-arrows to highlightthe Autotest you want tocustomize and then pressF2 (Edit). A screen likethe one shown at rightappears. If you areediting an existingAutotest, the test namewill be preceded with anasterisk (“*”).

2. With the Test Name field highlighted,press F1 (Edit) to name the Autotest.Refer to Section 2.8.

3. Edit the other test values. (Editable fieldsfor an equation-based Autotest are the TestName, the Loss per Connector, the Lossper Splice, the Loss per Kilometer forboth wavelengths, the Length, and theDelay. Editable fields for an Autotest withfixed PASS/FAIL criteria are the Test Name,the Loss per Kilometer for bothwavelengths, the Length and the Delay.)

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First press F2 (Select) to highlight thevalue you want to edit. Then use the up-and down-arrow keys to change thedisplayed values in small increments suchas 0.1 dB or 1 m, or use the left- andright-arrow keys to change the displayedvalues in large increments such as 1 dBor 100 m.

4. Press F1 (Save) to open the OverwriteAutotest screen. It contains a list of fouruser-definable Autotest names (User 1,User 2, User 3, and User 4).

5. Use the up- and down-arrow keys tohighlight one of the four Autotest namesyou want to overwrite with the newtestname and settings. (To ensure that thedefault Autotests are not overwritten, theasterisk preceding the names of editedexisting Autotests cannot be removed.)

6. Press F1 (Select) to save the Autotest andlist the new test name in the Autotestscreen.

7. Press F1 (Select) to select the highlightedAutotest as the test to run and return tothe Autotest-Setup screen.

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3.1.3 TEST MODE

CertiFiber allows you to control the testdirection. Dual fibers can be tested in oppositesingle direction or in both directions. ChooseOne Way to measure a duplex fiber link orchoose Two Way to measure a duplex fiberlink in both directions (bidirectional test).

1. To display the Test Modescreen, use the up-arrowto scroll to Test Mode inthe Setup screen andpress Enter or F1(Select).

The display shows thecurrently selected testmode.

2. Press F2 (Change) tochange the test mode.

3. Press F1 (Save) to save the setting andreturn to the Setup screen.

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3.1.4 JOB NAMES

CertiFiber allows you to assign predefined orcustomized Job Names so that you canuniquely identify different job sites, forexample, Project 1 has 102 fiber test resultsstored, etc.

1. To display the JobNames setup screen,use the up-arrow toscroll to Job Names inthe Setup screen andpress Enter or F1(Select).

2. Use the up-arrow ordown-arrow to scrollthrough the list of jobnames.

3. Highlight a Job Name and press (F2) Editto customize it with up to 10 characters.

4. Highlight the Job Name you want to useand press Enter or F1 (Save) to save thelist of Job Names.

If you choose not to use Job Names, the firstitem in the Job Name list will automaticallydefault to Not Used when an Autotest is saved.

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3.2 Length Measurements: Meters vs. Feet

You can change CertiFiber’slength-measurement unit frommeters to feet and vice versa.To do so, take these steps:

1. To display the Meters/Feetsetup screen, use thedown-arrow key to scrollto Meters/Feet in the mainSetup screen and pressEnter or F1 (Select). Thedisplay will show thecurrently selectedmeasurement unit.

2. Press F2 to toggle the measurementsetting between meters and feet, or usethe up- or down-arrow keys to change themeasurement unit.

3. Press F1 (Save) to save the setting andreturn to the main Setup screen.

3.3 Time/Date

You can set the date and timeof the CertiFiber’s internalclock. CertiFiber will maintainthese settings until either youchange them again or the unit’sbattery is removed for morethan one hour. To set the dateand time, take these steps:

1. To display the Time/Datesetup screen, use thedown-arrow key to scroll

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to Time/Date in the Setup screen andpress Enter or F1 (Select).

2. Use the left- and right-arrow keys toscroll through the segments in the screen.

3. Select a portion of the time or date fieldto change.

4. Use the up- or down-arrow key to changethe value in that field segment. (All fieldsare editable in increments of 1 unit. Holddown the up- or down-arrow key to scrollthrough the possible values more quickly.)

5. CertiFiber has two time displays available:12-hour (a.m./p.m.) or 24-hour (military-time) clock. You can toggle back and forthbetween these displays by moving thecursor to the clock-type field. Use the up-or down-arrow key to select the 12- or24-hour option.

6. Press F1 (Save) to save the new settingsand return to the Setup screen.

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3.4 Owner’s Name

You can also change the ownerand company names thatappear on the logo screen ofthe CertiFiber and on printedreports. To do so, take thesesteps:

1. To display the OwnerName setup screen, usethe down-arrow key toscroll to Owner Name inthe Setup screen andpress Enter or F1 (Select).

2. Use the up- or down-arrow key tohighlight the Company Name.

3. With the Company Name highlighted,press F2 (Edit).

4. The Edit screen will appear with thecursor in the Company Name field.Follow the directions in Section 2.8 toedit this field as desired.

5. Now highlight the Operator Name andpress F2 (Edit).

6. The Edit screen will appear again, thistime with the cursor in the OperatorName field. Follow the directions inSection 2.8 to edit this field as desired.

7. Press F1 (Save) to save the names andreturn to the Setup screen.

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3.5 Fiber GRI

The Graded Refractive Index(GRI) of fiber cables differsdepending on themanufacturer. So that you canget accurate length results fordifferent cables, CertiFiber hasuser-definable GRI values forboth test wavelengths.

The default GRI values usedfor a 62.5-micron cable are1.5014 at 850 nm and 1.4966 at1300 nm. If you are using 50-micron cable anddo not have the GRI values published by thefiber manufacturer, the defaults should be setto 1.4897 at 850 nm and 1.4856 at 1300 nm.

The standard GRI values for 62.5-micronfiber produced before 1994 are 1.478 at850 nm and 1.422 at 1300 nm.

1. To display the Fiber GRI setup screen,use the down-arrow key to scroll to FiberGRI in the Setup screen and press Enteror F1 (Select).

2. Press F2 (Select) to highlight the GRI tobe changed.

3. Use the up- or down-arrow key toincrease or decrease the value by.0001 dB, or use the left- or right-arrowkey to increase or decrease the value by.01 dB.

4. Press F1 (Save) to save the settings andreturn to the Setup screen.

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CertiFiber offers a selection oflanguages for the screendisplay. To choose a differentdisplay language, take thesesteps:

1. To display the Languagesetup screen, use thedown-arrow key to scrollto Language in the Setupscreen and press Enter.

2. Use the up- or down-arrow key to scroll to the appropriatelanguage.

3. Press Enter or F1 (Select) to select thehighlighted language as the defaultlanguage and return to the Setup screen.

3.7 Upload to PC

All test results can be uploaded to a PC usingthe included ScanLink software. To display theUpload to PC setup screen, use the down-arrow key to scroll to Upload to PC in theSetup screen and press Enter. For the rest ofthe upload procedure, see Section 4.2.5.

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CAUTION!All connectors and fiber-end faces need to be cleanprior to testing. Use the appropriate optical cleaningsupplies to keep connectors and adapters free fromcontamination.

Both CertiFiber units come with covers on their STconnectors to protect the connectors from dirt andother foreign matter. Keep the connectors coveredwhen the units are not in use. This helps to ensure thatcontaminants do not affect test measurements.

4.1 Setting the Reference

4.1.1 IN NORMAL OPERATION

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Accurate, repeatable measurements of opticalpower and signal loss are fundamental for theinstallation and maintenance of fiber optics.

To make an accurate measurement, you needto know the loss in your attached launch cableand the power being transmitted. (The launchcable used to set the reference value should bethe same type of fiber as thecables to be tested and certified,either 50/125 or 62.5/125.)

The reference value must bestored before a lossmeasurement can be calculated.CertiFiber requires thereference value to compensatefor the signal loss in the launchcable. This value is thensubtracted from the actual

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Once the reference value isestablished, consistent readingsfor loss, delay, and lengthmeasurements are ensured.

To set the reference value, takethese steps:

1. Connect CertiFiber andCertiFiber Remote usingthe ST-ST launch cablesand couplers as shown atright.

2. Press Shift + Autotest torecord the referencevalue. The Referencescreen shown below willappear briefly. Once thereference data has beensaved, the CertiFiber logoscreen will be displayed.

3. Remove the couplers.

NOTESOnce the reference value has been set, make sure thatboth launch cables remain attached to the CertiFiberunits. Try to remove the coupler without disturbingthese connections.

If the test configuration changes, a new referencevalue needs to be established.

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CertiFiber will store a separate reference valuefor each wavelength.

The new reference value will be subtractedfrom the actual measured value to determineloss.

CertiFiber will store reference data for up tofive CertiFiber Remote units and one loopbacksetup (see the next section).

NOTETo ensure consistently accurate measurements, thereference value must be set each calendar day thatCertiFiber is used. The reference value expires eachday at midnight.

4.1.2 IN LOOPBACK MODE

If a single cable needs to be measured, thereference value can be set for a single launchcable. To do so, take these steps:

1. Attach one end of the cableto the CertiFiber mainunit’s TX1 connector, andthe other end to the RX2connector, as shown atright.

2. Use a coupler to connectthe Launch cables.

3. Press Shift + Autotest torecord the reference value.

4. Remove the coupler without disturbingthe connection to the CertiFiber.

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4.2 Regular Autotesting

Using its completely automated Autotestfeature, CertiFiber runs cabletests, checks test results againststandards, and displays a PASS/FAIL indication.

An Autotest can be easilycustomized to run the differentcertification tests required foryour site or system.

Autotest supports manydifferent network types. Thetests and results varydepending on the type ofnetwork. (See the StandardsAutotested Againstspecification in Chapter 1 for acomplete list of supportednetwork types.)

For certain Autotests, thePASS/FAIL criteria need to becustomized in the Edit Autotestscreen. (Refer to Section 3.1.)

To run an Autotest, takethese steps:

1. Attach the cables toCertiFiber and CertiFiberRemote as shown at right.

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2. Press the Autotest key.

At this point, if you are running an equation-based Autotest (TIA-568-A, ISO 11801, or100BASE-F), a screen like the one shown belowwill be displayed to allow for connector- andsplice-number editing. Take steps 3 through 5only if you need to customize the number ofconnectors and splices.

3. Press F2 (Select) to toggle the highlightbetween the number of connector pairsand the number of splices.

4. Use the up- and down-arrow keys tochange the number of connector pairsand splices.

5. After editing these numbers, press F1(Run) to save the changes and run theAutotest.

6. The Autotest Results screen (see the nextsection) will be displayed while CertiFiberis verifying both fiberoptic cables.

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7. To continue the two-waytest, switch the connectorsthat attach to the cableunder test as shown in thegraphic.

NOTEDo not switch the launch cableconnectors that are attached to theunits.

8. Press F1 (Run) tocomplete the two-way test.

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During Autotesting, CertiFiber measuresa cable’s Loss, Length, and Delay:

Optical Power Loss is a measurement of thesignal loss in a cable. A signal is injected intothe fiber cable by the Remote unit. CertiFibermeasures the received signal to determine loss.It displays the loss in decibels (dB), as well asthe margin values, for both wavelengths.

Length measurements are derived from thepropagation-delay results by using the cable’sGRI (Graded Refractive Index) at theappropriate wavelength. CertiFiber measuresthe full length of the fibers under test. (SeeSection 3.5 for information on how to changethe GRI values.) In the Autotest Results screen,the length is displayed in meters or feetdepending on how your unit is set up. (SeeSection 3.2.)

Propagation Delay is a measurement of thetime required for a signal to advance from oneend of the circuit to the other. Whenmeasuring propagation delay, CertiFibermeasures the round-trip delay through bothfibers, and then divides the result by two,assuming that the cables are equal in length.Propagation delay cannot be measured on asingle fiber; duplex fibers must be used. TheAutotest Results screen displays thePropagation Delay in nanoseconds (ns).

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4.2.1 THE AUTOTEST RESULTS SCREEN

The arrows at the top of thescreen indicate whether theresults are for a One Way or aTwo Way test.

The Autotest Results screendisplays the loss for each fiberat 850 and 1300 nm. Forbidirectional measurements theWorst case loss is displayed.

NOTEThere is a ±0.25dB margin of error inall PASS/FAIL indications.

Length and Propagation Delaywill be measured. The valueswill then be compared againstthe preprogrammedPASS/FAIL limits andCertiFiber will provide aindication for both fibers.

The first page of the screendisplays the results for Fiber 1.Use the right-arrow key tohighlight and display theresults for Fiber 2.

To save the highlightedAutotest result, press F1 (Save).

To view all results for the highlighted Autotest,press F2 (View).

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4.2.2 SAVING AN AUTOTEST

To save the results of an Autotest, take thesesteps:

1. Highlight Fiber 1 on the RX side or Fiber2 on the TX side and press F1 (Save) toname and store the measured values witha time stamp.

2. The Job Name screen will be displayed.

3. Highlight a Job name and press F1(Select).

The performed Autotestwill now be saved underthe selected Job Name.

If you do not want to useCertiFiber’s Job Namefeature, highlight the firstitem on the list (NotUsed), and press F1(Select).

4. If the Job Name you wishto use was not predefinedin the Job Name setupscreen, CertiFiber allowsyou to edit one bypressing F2 (Edit).

5. The Save Circuit IDscreen will be displayedwith an arrow in thetitlebar indicating whichfiber the test result is for.The overall Test Result islocated right below thearrow.

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6. The last saved Autotest name is displayedin the Circuit ID field with the cursor onthe last character. Modify the Circuit ID.CertiFiber allows entering of up to 10alphabetic and special characters.

7. Press F1 (OK) when the Circuit ID ismodified or a new Circuit ID is entered.

8. The Save Circuit ID screen for the otherFiber is now displayed.

9. Edit the Circuit ID and press F1 (OK).

NOTEIf you choose a bidirectional test, the data for bothdirections is automatically stored in the Autotest testrecord for that fiber.

4.2.3 VIEWING AUTOTEST RESULTS

Once the Autotest has been saved, CertiFiberreturns to the Autotest Result screen. F2 (View)is available.

The arrow on the titlebar shows whether thefiber was tested one way or bidirectional. For aone way test, the arrow has one pointer; for abidirectional test, the arrow has two pointers.

1. Press F2 (View).

The overall test result isdisplayed right below thearrow.

The Autotest name thatwas specified in Setup asthe test to run is shown.

The worst case differencebetween the PASS/FAIL

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value and the actual measurement foreach fiber will be displayed as Margin. Apositive margin indicates that themeasured loss was less than thePASS/FAIL value. A negative marginindicates a fail, and shows how much themeasurement exceeded the maximumallowable PASS/FAIL amount.

NOTEIf the overall result is FAIL, the failed parameters will bemarked with a reverse highlight.

During Autotest, CertiFiber measures a cable’sLoss, Length, and Delay. The results are shownin the top part of the screen.

Optical Power Loss measuresthe signal loss in a cable. Asignal is injected into the fibercable by the remote unit.CertiFiber measures thereceived signal to determineloss. The loss in decibel (dB)and the margin values aredisplayed for both wavelengths.

Length measurements arederived from the propagationdelay results using the GRI(Graded Refractive Index) atthe appropriate wavelength.CertiFiber measures the fulllength of the fibers under test.

In the Autotest Results screen,the length is displayed inmeters or feet depending onyour unit’s setup.

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Propragation Delay is the measure of the timerequired for a signal to advance from one endof the circuit to the other. When measuringpropagation delay, CertiFiber measures theround trip delay through both fibers, and thendivides the result by two, assuming that thecables are equal in length. Propagation delaycannot be measured on a single fiber; duplexfibers must be used.

2. To view results forbidirectional Autotests,press F1 (Direction) toswitch between the resultsmeasured for eachdirection. The arrow inthe titlebar will indicatethe direction in which thefiber was measured.

3. Use the up and downarrow keys to scroll to thebottom part of theAutotest results screen.

The Job Name, theCircuit ID, the number ofConnector Pairs andSplices used for theAutotest are revealed.

Each test is stored with adate and time stamp.

4. Use the left- or right-arrow keys to togglebetween results for Fiber1 and Fiber 2.

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5. Press Escape to exit the Autotest Resultsscreen.

4.2.4 STORING RESULTS

CertiFiber will store 1000 Autotest results.

1. To display the Resultsscreen, press F1 (Results)from the logo screen.

The results screen will bedisplayed with all storedtest results sorted byreverse date, where theoldest test is at the top ofthe list.

2. To quickly move to thelast page of the list, usethe right-arrow key. Use the left-arrowkey to return to the first page.

3. To view detailed test results, use the up-arrow or down-arrow keys to highlightthe appropriate item and press Enter.

The Results screen will be displayed withthe overall test result in the titlebar. Thetype of Autotest used, the Circuit ID (Testname), the loss for both wavelengths, thelength, the delay, the number ofconnectors and splices, the overall testnumber, and the time and date the testwas taken will be shown in the scrollablescreen.

4. Press Escape to return to the Resultsscreen.

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4.2.5 DELETING RESULTS

CertiFiber allows you to delete selectedAutotest results. To do so, take these steps:

1. Display the Results screen and use theup- and down-arrow keys to highlight theAutotest result you want to delete.

2. Press F2 (Mark) to mark the Autotestname with a large arrowon the right side, asshown at right. Thehighlight willautomatically advance tothe next line.

3. To manually select severaltest results, press F2(Mark) continuously untilall the Autotest names tobe deleted are markedwith arrows.

4. To automatically select several test results,turn on block mode by pressing Shift +F2 (Block). Each highlighted Autotest willautomatically be marked with the arrow.

5. Press Shift + down-arrow once to pagedown and automatically mark each test inthe block. Pressing Shift + down-arrowcontinuously will rapidly mark severalpages of Autotest names. Press Shift +up-arrow to unmark a page of Autotestnames.

6. If tests were accidentally marked andshould not be deleted, press F2 (Block)once more to turn the mark or block

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mode off. Unselect the Autotests bypressing F2 (Unmark).

7. Press F1 (Delete) to delete all tests thatare currently marked.

8. A confirmation screen will prompt you.Make the appropriate choice andcontinue.

4.2.6 UPLOADING RESULTS TO A PCTest results can be uploaded to a PC using theincluded ScanLink software. To do so, takethese steps:

1. Connect CertiFiber’s serial port to theserial port on your PC with the includedcommunications cable, as shown at right.

2. Turn CertiFiber on todisplay the logoscreen.

3. Press Shift + Escapeto display the Setupscreen.

4. Highlight Upload toPC and press F1(Select). CertiFiber isnow in upload mode.

5. Run the ScanLink software.

6. Click on the software’s Upload button (itshows an arrow pointing from aCertiFiber to a PC) to establishcommunications between ScanLink andCertiFiber. Autotests that are stored in

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CertiFiber’s memory will be transferreddirectly to the PC. Consult the ScanLinkHelp file for further instructions foruploading and storing test results.

Additionally, the collected data can beeasily transferred into the MT Crimp forWindows database, where CertiFiberAutotests can be viewed in detail,managed, saved, printed, and distributed.

NOTEMT Crimp for Windows products are availableseparately.

7. Turn CertiFiber off when the transfer iscompleted.

4.2.7 PRINTING TEST RESULTS

Uploaded Autotest results can be printed fromthe PC to a printer. ScanLink or MT Crimp forWindows can be used to save and print thedata. Consult the ScanLink Help file forfurther information about printing test results.

4.2.8 SAMPLE AUTOTEST CERTIFICATION REPORT

The information on your Autotest printoutvaries depending on the type of Autotest thatwas used.

The name of the Autotest that was used to runthe test is displayed right below the companyname, and the report title.

The heading provides information on theCircuit ID, the overall test result, etc. Thenumber of connections and splices used in thelink will only appear when the Autotestperformed was equation-based.

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The Test Direction depends on your scannersetup. Choices are CertiFiber-->Remote,Remote-->CertiFiber, Bidirectional.

The Actual Results vary depending on yourscanner setup. For bidirectional tests, theresults will be displayed as follows: 1.20/1.40,where the first number represents ameasurement from CertiFiber to CertiFiberRemote. The second number indicates ameasurement from CertiFiber Remote toCertiFiber. Margin and Pass/Fail results arebased on the worst of the two values.

Networks also supported by CertiFiber’s testresults are listed on the bottom of the printout.

A sample certification report is shown on thenext page.

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Company Name

CertiFiber Certification ReportTIA 568 A

Circuit ID: MICRO-IDF-002 Test Date/Time: 20 Dec 9714:34:09Test Result: PASS # of fiber connectors: 2CertiFiber S/N: 39PT7748322 # of splices: 1Remote S/N: 39WT70288212 Fiber GRI@850nm: 1.4776SW Version: V1.07 Fiber GRI@1300nm: 1.4719Test Direction: Bidirectional

Test Expected Results Actual Results Margin Pass/FailC->R R->C

850 loss dB OLB = 2.6 1.2 +1.4 PASS1300 loss dB OLB = 2.1 1.0 +1.1 PASSProp. Delay nS – 60 – n/aLength m <2000 88 – PASS

Networks Supported:TIA 568A IS 11801 ATM 155 ATM155SWLATM622 FDDI 100BASEF 100BASEFL10BASEFB 1000BASESX 1000BASELX Token RingFiber Chan

Signature: __________________________ Date: _______

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4.3 Loopback-Mode Autotesting

CertiFiber also allows you to run an Autotestfor a single cable. The results will be displayedin the RX (left) side of the Autotest Resultsscreen. To perform a loopback autotest, takethese steps:

1. To quickly verify theoptical power loss of asingle fiber, attach oneend to CertiFiber’s TX1connector and the otherend to the RX2connector.

2. Press the Autotest key.The results will bedisplayed on the RX(left) side of the AutotestResults screen.

NOTEWhen running Autotest for a singlefiber cable, only Optical Power Losswill be measured. Length and Delaycannot be determined withoutconnecting two fiber cables.

3. Press F1 (Save) to nameand store the measuredvalues for the cable with a Job Name, aCircuit ID, and a time stamp.

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4. When viewing resultsfor bidirectionalLoopback Autotests,press F1 (Direction) toswitch between themeasured results.

5. Press Escape to returnto the logo screen.

5. Operation: ManualMeasurements

CAUTION!All connectors and fiber-end faces need to be cleanprior to testing. Use the appropriate optical cleaningsupplies to keep connectors and adapters free fromcontamination.

Both CertiFiber units come with covers on their STconnectors to protect the connectors from dirt andother foreign matter. Keep the connectors coveredwhen the units are not in use. This helps to ensure thatcontaminants do not affect test measurements.

5.1 Power Loss

The proper operation of a fiber network canbe affected by the operation of its activecomponents, such as transmitters andreceivers. Excessive loss could actually be aresult of a transmitter launching light at anunacceptable power level. Transmitters can alsodeliver too much light into the fiberoptic cable,causing the receiver to overload.

You can use CertiFiber’s Power Meterfunction to quickly verify and correct cablingand equipment problems. For both testwavelengths, Power Meter reports the overallpower, the previously stored reference value,and the loss.

To perform a Power Meter test, take thesesteps:

1. Connect CertiFiber directly to a cable oruse a launch cable to connect to theequipment to be tested.

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2. Press the Power Meterbutton. The Power Meterscreen, shown at right,will be displayed.

3. The test direction will beindicated in the titlebar.The power, reference, andloss are displayed for eachwavelength.

4. Press Escape to exit thePower Meter screen.

5.2 Loopback

Power and loss for both wavelengths can alsobe measured in a Loopback.

1. Attach the cable to betested to the launch cableas described in theLoopback Autotestsection.

2. Press the Power Meterbutton.

3. The direction of thepower flow will beindicated in the titlebar.

4. Press Escape to exit the Power Meterscreen.

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CertiFiber and CertiFiber Remote are designedto provide a consistent, calibrated light sourcefor effectively measuring signal loss infiberoptic cables. The light can be transmittedcontinuously or modulated: When testing loss,use CertiFiber to function as a continuous-wave(CW) light source; when identifying fiber cableswith a tone locator, use the 2-KHz modulatedmode.

To perform a loss test or fiber identification,take these steps:

1. Attach the cable to the the TX1 connectoron the CertiFiber.

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2. Hold down the Shift key while pressingPower Meter. The Source Mode screenwill be displayed. This display includesthe wavelength and the light-sourcefrequency, as shown below.

3. Press F2 to change the light-sourcefrequency only, or press F1 to changeboth the wavelength and frequency, asshown below:

4. Press Escape to exit the Source Modescreen.

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5.3.2 REMOTE

To use the calibrated light source in theCertiFiber Remote for loss testing or fiberidentification, take these steps:

1. Press and hold the CertiFiber Remote’sBattery button.

2. The RX1 and/or TX2 LEDs slowly flashfive times as the unit performs its batterytest.

3. The Wavelength LED then blinks rapidlyuntil the Battery button is released.

4. The unit steadily lights the WavelengthLED to indicate that it is ready toprovude a consistent light source for thecurrently selected wavelength.

5. Press and hold the Battery button if youwant to switch to the other wavelength.

6. Press the Battery button to turn thelight source off.

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6. Troubleshooting6.1 Calling Black Box

If your CertiFiber seems to be malfunctioning,do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It containsno user-serviceable parts. Call Black BoxTechnical Support at 724-746-5500; theproblem might be solvable over the phone.

Before you call, make a record of the historyof the problem. We will be able to providemore efficient and accurate assistance if youhave a complete description, including:

•the nature and duration of the problem.

•when the problem occurs.

•the components involved in the problem.

•any particular application that, whenused, appears to create the problem ormake it worse.

•the results of any tests you’ve alreadydone.

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6.2 Shipping and Packaging

If you need to transport or ship yourCertiFiber:

•Package it carefully. We recommend thatyou use the original container.

•If you are returning the unit, make sureyou include everything you received withit. If for whatever reason you areshipping the unit back to us, contactBlack Box to get a Return MaterialsAuthorization (RMA) number.

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Appendix: PASS/FAIL CriteriaFor the latest cable installation, internationalstandards, and conformance techniques, go to:http://cabletesting.com/Fiber_Standards.html

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The software programs that are part of this productare provided with Restricted Rights in accordancewith 48CFR§52.227-14 and may not be used,reproduced, or disclosed by the Government exceptthat this software may be (1) used or copied for usein or with the computer or computers for which itwas acquired, including use at any Governmentinstallation to which such computer or computersmay be transferred; (2) used or copied for use in abackup computer if any computer for which it wasacquired is inoperative; (3) reproduced forsafekeeping (archives) or backup purposes;(4) modified, adapted, or combined with othercomputer software, provided that the modified,combined, or adapted portions of the derivativesoftware incorporating restricted computer softwareare made subject to the same restricted rights;(5) disclosed to and reproduced for use by supportservice Contractors in accordance withsubparagraphs (1) through (4) of this clause,provided the Government makes such disclosure orreproduction subject to these restricted rights; and(6) used or copied for use in or transferred to areplacement computer. Notwithstanding theforegoing, if this computer software is publishedcopyrighted computer software, it is licensed to theGovemment, without disclosure prohibitions, withthe minimum rights set forth in this clause. Anyother rights or limitations regarding the use,duplication, or disclosure of this computer softwareare to be expressly stated in, or incorporated in, thecontract under which it is provided to theGovernment. This Notice shall be marked on anyreproduction of this computer software, in whole orin part.

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The manufacturer and its authorized agentsmake no warranty of any kind with regard tothis material, including, but not limited to, theimplied warranties of merchantability andfitness for a particular purpose. Neither themanufacturer nor its authorized agents shall beliable for errors contained herein or forincidental consequential damages inconnection with the fumishing, performance,or use of this material.

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