OLS 85 - UserMan - 2019 12 11 en
OLS 85 - UserMan - 2019 12 11 en
OLS 85 - UserMan - 2019 12 11 en
SmartClass™ Fiber
Optical Light Sources
Operating manual
BN 2313/98.21
2019.12
English
Please direct all inquiries to your local Viavi sales company. The addres-
ses can be found at:
www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/contact-sales-expert
A description of additional instrument features can be found at:
www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/network-test-and-certification
Notice
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change without notice, and Viavi reserves the right to provide an adden-
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mation.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OLS-85/OLS-85P Light Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating manual update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Symbols used in this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warning symbols on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Proper usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Unpacking the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting optical cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching the instrument on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operator control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menus and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Navigating in the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Displaying application information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
WiFi menu (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Bluetooth menu (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing a software option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Updating the firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Creating screenshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MANAGING PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Creating a new project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Editing a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Deleting a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Activating a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SOURCE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Selecting an output port and wavelength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
About Auto-l mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting a modulation or Auto-l mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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CONTENTS
PROBE/PCM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Patch Cord Microscope (PCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
FMAE series adapters for the PCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Features available with the P5000i Digital Probe . . . . . . . . 46
QuickCapture™ key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
File toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring the Digital Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Saving Probe/PCM results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
DATA MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Saving results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Data management of Probe and PCM tests . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exporting results to USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Making a report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the test port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
REMOTE CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
OLS-85 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
ORDERING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
OLS-85/OLS-85P stand alone units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Included items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4 OLS-85/OLS-85P
1 INTRODUCTION
OLS-85/OLS-85P LIGHT SOURCES
1 INTRODUCTION
OLS-85/OLS-85P Light Sources
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1 INTRODUCTION
OLS-85/OLS-85P LIGHT SOURCES
FTTx/PON aware
OLS-85 instruments allow for passive optical network (PON)
testing at the ITU-T G.983.3, and IEEE 802.3ah specified
wavelengths 1310 nm, 1490 nm, and 1550 nm. This is the ideal
source for PON network loss testing.
Remote controllable
Operation from an AC/DC power supply and remote control
capabilities via USB 2.0 and Ethernet make the SmartClass™
Fiber instruments even a perfect solution for fixed installations
in central offices, in production environments, and on the
laboratory workbench.
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OPERATING MANUAL UPDATE
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Wavelengths
850 nm – ?I – – –
1300 nm – I – – –
1310 nm I I I I I
1490 nm – – I – I
1550 nm I I I I I
1625 nm – – I I I
Optical outputs
Multi-mode port – PC – – –
1) physical contact
2) angled physical contact
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1 INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL
NOTICE
Follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to or
destruction of the instrument.
CAUTION
Follow the instructions carefully to avoid a low or medium risk
of injury to persons.
WARNING
Follow the instructions carefully to avoid severe injury to
persons.
DANGER
Follow the instructions carefully to avoid death or severe
injury to persons.
High voltage
Follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to the
instrument or severe injury to persons.
This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to high
voltage.
Laser
Follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to the
instrument or severe injury to persons.
This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to laser
radiation. Information specifying the laser class is also given.
Warning format
All warnings have the following format:
WARNING
Type and source of danger
Consequences of ignoring the warning.
J Action needed to avoid danger.
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SYMBOLS USED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL
I Requirement
This requirement must be met first; e.g.
I The system is switched on.
J Instruction
1. Follow the instructions given (the numbers indicate the order
2. in which the instructions should be followed); e.g.
J Select mode.
Italics Result
Indicates the result of following an instruction; e.g.
The page opens.
Boldface Pages, controls, and display elements
Screen pages, controls, and display elements are indicated in
boldface.
Text in Cross references
blue Cross references are indicated in blue type. When using the
PDF version, just click on the blue text to skip to the cross
reference.
[G] Instrument keys
Instrument keys are indicated within square brackets.
[More] Touchscreen buttons
Touchscreen buttons are indicated within blue square brackets.
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2 SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE UNIT
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning symbols on the unit
Proper usage
This instrument is intended for measurements on optical fiber
devices and systems.
J Please make sure the instrument is not operated outside the
permitted ambient conditions.
J Always make sure that the instrument is in proper working
order before switching it on.
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LASER SAFETY
Laser safety
WARNING
Dangerous laser radiation
Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to eyes and
skin.
J This device is a Class 1 laser product according to
DIN EN 60825-1:2007.
J Always be aware of the hazard level of the instrument to be
connected.
J Connect all optical fibers before switching on the radiation
source.
J Switch off the laser source before disconnecting the optical
fibers.
J Never look directly into the unconnected port of the
instrument, the output of a laser source, or an optical fiber
connected to a source or a system.
J Always cover unused ports.
J Be aware that the emitted light is not visible.
J Heed the normal precautions for working with laser radiation
and consider local regulations.
Battery operation
WARNING
Explosion danger
Short-circuiting the batteries can result in overheating,
explosion, or ignition of the batteries and their surround-
ings.
J Never short-circuit the battery contacts by touching both
contacts simultaneously with an electrical conducting object.
J Only use AA size dry batteries or rechargeable batteries.
J Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.
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VENTILATION
Ventilation
NOTICE
Insufficient ventilation
Insufficient ventilation can damage the instrument or
adversely affect its function and safety.
J Ensure adequate ventilation when operating the instrument.
Safety class
The PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply unit has a protective
isolation that conforms with IEC 60950.
Environmental conditions
NOTICE
Ambient temperature too high/low
Temperatures outside the operating range of 0 to +40 °C
can damage the PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply or
adversely affect its function and safety.
J Only operate the PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply
indoors.
The PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply must only be
operated at ambient temperatures between 0 and +40 °C.
NOTICE
Insufficient ventilation
Insufficient ventilation can damage the PS4 Universal AC/
DC Power Supply or adversely affect its function and safety.
J Ensure adequate ventilation when operating the PS4
Universal AC/DC Power Supply.
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PS4 UNIVERSAL AC/DC POWER SUPPLY
NOTICE
Condensation
Operation in the presence of condensation can damage the
PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply or adversely affect its
function and safety.
J Do not operate the PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply if
condensation has formed.
J If condensation cannot be avoided, such as when the PS4
Universal AC/DC Power Supply is cold and is moved to a
warm room, wait until the PS4 Universal AC/DC Power
Supply Unit is dry before plugging it into the AC power line.
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3 GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
3 GETTING STARTED
Unpacking the instrument
Packing material
We suggest that you keep the original packing material. It is
designed for reuse (unless it is damaged during shipping). Using
the original packing material ensures that the instrument is
properly protected during shipping.
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
Instrument overview
1 Connector interface
2 Test head cover (green for APC- and gray for PC connectors)
3 3.5 inch touchscreen
4 Key pad (operator control panel)
5 Battery compartment and stand (on rear of instrument)
6 USB 2.0 device port (Type Micro-B)
7 USB 2.0 host port (Type A) and external power supply connector
8 Ethernet port (RJ-45)
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
Connector panel
1 Optical connector
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
Power supply
The following power sources can be used to operate the OLS-85:
• Eight 1.5 V dry batteries
(Mignon AA size, alkaline type recommended)
• Eight 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries
(Mignon AA size, no internal charge)
• PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply (optional)
• RBP2 Li-Ion Battery Pack (optional)
NOTE: Best Measurement accuracy is achieved when the measurements
are performed in battery mode (w/o AC adapter).
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
Battery operation
WARNING
Dangers when handling batteries
Handling batteries may be dangerous. Please note the fol-
lowing safety instructions.
J Please note the battery operation safety information in the
chapter “Battery operation” on page 11.
Replacing batteries
J Do not replace individual batteries. Always change all eight
batteries at the same time.
J Always use eight batteries of the same type; i.e. do not mix
rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
Replacing batteries
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
NOTE: Take care to insert the batteries correctly. The correct polarity is
indicated by a diagram inside the battery compartment.
– or –
Insert new or replace the RBP2 Li-Ion Battery Pack.
– or –
Switch from non-rechargeable batteries to rechargeable ones
by replacing the battery tray with a new battery pack (or vice
versa).
3. Close the battery compartment.
4. Press the [E] key to switch on.
Deep discharge
A rechargeable battery that appears to be dead (unit will not
turn on even when connected to external power) may well be in
a deep discharge state. It can be fully charged with the following
charging cycle:
1. Plug in the power cord for 1–1.5 hours.
Battery should be partly charged now.
2. Switch the power on.
If the instrument starts: Let the battery fully charge.
– or –
If the instrument does not start:
Unplug power cord, plug it back in and repeat steps 1 and 2.
NOTE: If the battery is completely deep-discharged, this cycle might
need to be repeated up to 3 times.
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
Environmental protection
Please dispose of any unwanted dry batteries and rechargeable
batteries carefully. They should also be removed from the
instrument if it is to be discarded. If facilities in your country exist
for collecting such waste or for recycling, please make use of
these rather than throwing the batteries in with normal trash.
You will often be able to return used batteries to the place where
you purchase new ones. Any dry or rechargeable batteries that
you purchased from Viavi can be returned to one of our Service
Centers for disposal.
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UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT
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3 GETTING STARTED
CONNECTING OPTICAL CABLES
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3 GETTING STARTED
CONNECTING OPTICAL CABLES
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4 BASIC OPERATION
SWITCHING THE INSTRUMENT ON/OFF
4 BASIC OPERATION
Switching the instrument on/off
Press to toggle between the inspect view and the test view.
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MENUS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS
2 3
Test applications 26
In this menu you can open test applications.
Management 36 and 55
In this menu you can:
• manage projects
• define a test profile (not supported yet)
• get access to stored data
Settings 29
In this menu you can:
• manage WIFI and Bluetooth settings
• change instrument settings
• open the help
• display instrument information
• manage software options
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4 BASIC OPERATION
MENUS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS
Test applications
Source 39
To edit the laser for maintenance and characterization of
single-mode and multi-mode networks.
Probe 45
To view and inspect the bulkhead (female) connectors.
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MENUS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS
Battery is charging.
Auto-Off
Indicates whether the instrument turns off within a certain time.
Active laser source
Blinking yellow-red indicates that the built-in laser source is active.
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NAVIGATING IN THE MENUS
NOTE: All actions can be operated via the operator control panel or the
touchscreen. The following instructions describe only
touchscreen operation.
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CHANGING SYSTEM SETTINGS
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4 BASIC OPERATION
CHANGING SYSTEM SETTINGS
WiFi 33
To configure the wireless local area network.
The last selected item is displayed in magenta.
Bluetooth 33
To configure the Bluetooth interface.
Brightness 30
To adjust the display brightness.
Help 30
To show device information
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CHANGING SYSTEM SETTINGS
Selecting a language
1. In the menu tap the [More] button,
then tap [Language].
2. Tap the desired language.
After selecting a new language the instrument has to be
restarted.
3. Tap [Yes] to restart the instrument.
– or –
Tap [No] to keep the previous language.
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4 BASIC OPERATION
CHANGING SYSTEM SETTINGS
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4 BASIC OPERATION
WIFI MENU (OPTIONAL)
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4 BASIC OPERATION
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
Creating screenshots
Screenshots can be stored directly on an USB stick.
To create a screenshot:
1. Connect a USB stick to one of the USB ports on the right side
of the device.
The symbol is displayed at the top of the screen.
2. Long-press both the[H] and the[G] keys.
The Save New Screenshot screen is displayed.
3. Enter a file name and use the pencil button to edit the field.
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CREATING SCREENSHOTS
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5 MANAGING PROJECTS
CREATING A NEW PROJECT
5 MANAGING PROJECTS
Stored Measurements are assigned to a project. Therefore a
project first has to be created and set to active. As factory setting
one Test-Tool project named default is available, which can be
edited but not deleted. New projects can be created by copying
and changing an existing project or by creating a new one.
With the project some basic information like the project name, a
description of the project and how the label is build can be
saved.
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EDITING A PROJECT
3. Tap [Add].
The title edit menu opens.
4. Type in the project title and tap .
The project is created and displayed in the list.
Editing a project
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DELETING A PROJECT
Deleting a project
Activating a project
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6 SOURCE OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
6 SOURCE OPERATION
General information
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6 SOURCE OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Display elements
1
2 4
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6 SOURCE OPERATION
SELECTING AN OUTPUT PORT AND WAVELENGTH
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6 SOURCE OPERATION
SELECTING A MODULATION OR AUTO-L MODE
Enabling Auto-
Using the [Mode selection] button:
I A modulation frequency is selected.
J Tap the [Mode selection] button until Auto- is displayed.
Auto- is enabled now for the selected wavelengths.
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6 SOURCE OPERATION
SETTING THE POWER LEVEL
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6 SOURCE OPERATION
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE LASER
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7 PROBE/PCM OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
7 PROBE/PCM OPERATION
General information
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7 PROBE/PCM OPERATION
FMAE SERIES ADAPTERS FOR THE PCM
2
3
4
1 FMAE adapter
2 QuickCapture™ key
3 Focus Control
4 Magnification Control key
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FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH THE P5000I DIGITAL PROBE
1 Inspection tip
2 Barrel assembly
3 QuickCapture™ key
4 Focus Control
5 Magnification Control key
6 USB 2.0 connector
7 1.83 m (6 ft) coil cable
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QUICKCAPTURE™ KEY
1 Inspection tip
2 Barrel assembly
P5000i connection
The Probe application requires a P5000i Digital Probe in order to
be fully functional (see the list of all accessories in “Digital Probe”
on page 67).
1. Plug your P5000i into an USB port.
2. Connect the P5000i with the fiber being inspected.
3. Press the [C] key, then tap the [Probe] button or use the
arrows keys.
– or –
Press the [H] key, to toggle between the measurement view
and the inspection view.
The P5000i will display the live view.
QuickCapture™ key
Camera mode
Set the QuickCapture™ key on the Digital Probe to get a live
picture of the result.
NOTE: Use the Focus Control key to adjust the focus of the image.
I The Digital Probe is connected to the instrument.
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FILE TOOLBAR
File toolbar
Saving a picture
It is possible to save the frozen picture from the Digital Probe.
1. Press the [G] key.
2. Edit the file name.
3. Tap the [OK] button.
File is saved in the preselected group.
Brightness settings
1. Set the luminosity manually using the arrow keys.
– or –
Tap the key [A] > [Brightness] to tune the luminosity to the
desired value.
2. Tap the [OK] button.
– or –
To confirm, press the center key within the arrow keys.
Test mode
Launching a test of the connector and fiber end-face
See “Freeze mode” on page 52 for more information on
commands available.
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CONFIGURING THE DIGITAL PROBE
– or –
Press the QuickCapture™ key on the Digital Probe if the button
action is set to Test.
When the test procedure terminates, the information shown on
the display depends on the current overlay setting:
J Press the [A] key, and then the [Overlay] button to change
the overlay view. Repeat the action until the desired view
appears.
Three views can be displayed: without overlay, with colored
edges, and colored edges with a legend.
Overlay
A summary of test results is displayed at the upper right of the
screen.
• Zone A: Represents the core zone.
Zone D
It is the area surrounding the core
Zone C
• Zone B: Represents the cladding zone. Zone B
It surrounds the majority of the fiber
Zone A
cladding.
• Zone C: Represents the epoxy ring.
• Zone D: Represents the ferrule zone.
It identifies a portion of the ferrule
near and around the fiber.
NOTE: To return to a Live image, press the QuickCapture™ key or press
the [A] key and tap the [Live] button to view both the live image
and a test result simultaneously.
If the test has been passed, the image has a green colored frame.
If failed, the frame is red.
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CONFIGURING THE DIGITAL PROBE
Magnification Control
The Magnification Control allows you to modify the live display
from high to low magnification and vice-versa. In the high
magnification mode an automatic centering is available.
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CONFIGURING THE DIGITAL PROBE
The file is saved in the current active group directory on the OLS-
85.
Freeze mode
Once the image is acceptable (sharpness, luminosity are tuned
correctly), you may freeze the picture. This feature allows you to
store the resulting picture in order to compare it later to others
or save it in a file. In Freeze Mode the picture has a blue colored
frame.
NOTE: Freezing a result does not store the picture in a file (see “Saving
a picture” on page 49). The result will be lost if the instrument is
shut off.
Depending on the QuickCapture™ key setting, this key allows
you to freeze the picture or to start a test.
Profile
1. Press the [A] key.
2. Tap the [Profile] button.
3. Tap the Profile which will be used for the test of the fiber
connector:
– E2000: Pass/Fail criteria for precision metal ferrule connec-
tors.
– Ribbon_: Pass/Fail criteria for single-mode and multi-mode
connectors from IEC 61300-3-35 standard.
– SM-UPC: Pass/Fail criteria for single-mode UPC connectors
from IEC 61300-3-35 standard.
– SM-APC: Pass/Fail criteria for single-mode APC connectors
from IEC 61300-3-35 standard.
– SM_PC: Pass/Fail criteria for single-mode PC connectors
from IEC 61300-3-35 standard.
– MM_: Pass/Fail criteria for multi-mode connectors from IEC
61300-3-35 standard.
– SFP_: Pass/Fail criteria for small form-factor pluggables.
Profiles contain the analysis parameters from which Pass/Fail
criteria are determined.
Tip
1. Press the [A] key.
2. Tap the [Tip] button.
3. Select the tip set on the Digital Probe to connect fiber for
inspection and tap on the tip set.
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SAVING PROBE/PCM RESULTS
More
1. Press the [A] key.
2. Tap the [More] button to view or change the storage location,
settings and information of the Digital Probe.
Images can easily be saved by pressing the [G] key. Each time
the key is pressed, the results will be stored.
NOTE: Instruments with an integrated patch cord microscope (“PCM”)
use a specific app, also called “PCM”, to operate that microscope.
Therefore, images taken by the PCM can easily be distinguished
from images taken by an external digital probe.
NOTE: If the instrument with integrated patch cord microscope is
connected to a Digital Probe, the images for the PCM and the
Digital Probe will be stored in different folders.
Background
Every saving covers the complete image and overlay data
available, regardless of the current screen contents:
• Two JPEG files for high and low magnification
• One XML file for test result description
• One PGM file (compressed) for failed locations
• One container file
When data is requested by the user (e.g. using SCPI), the
provided jpg-file is created just in time by the software. This
concept helps to save memory space and allows to maintain
sharp zone rings for all resolutions (VGA, QVGA and QQVGA).
NOTE: Saved image and overlay data (JPEG, XML, PGM files) can be
transferred, displayed and managed via the Smart Reporter
software.
1. Select the desired overlay mode.
2. Press the [G] key.
In live view this action triggers the snapshot.
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SAVING PROBE/PCM RESULTS
3. To edit the file name, tap the name, edit it and tap [OK].
4. To change the ID, tap [Decrement ID] or [Increment ID].
5. Press [Save] to save the results.
The file is saved in the current active group directory.
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SAVING RESULTS
8 DATA MANAGEMENT
NOTE: Results are always stored under the currently selected (active)
project. Thus, to display stored results the desired project must
be set to active first (see “Managing projects” on page 36).
Saving results
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DATA MANAGEMENT OF PROBE AND PCM TESTS
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DATA MANAGEMENT OF PROBE AND PCM TESTS
2. Press the [A] key and tap the [View Selected] button.
The test results are displayed in full screen.
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EXPORTING RESULTS TO USB
The export function allows to store CSV files and files used
exclusively by the Smart Reporter on a USB stick.
To export files:
1. Connect a USB stick to one of the USB ports on the right side
of the device.
The symbol is displayed at the top of the screen.
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MAKING A REPORT
Making a report
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9 MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE TEST PORT
9 MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Dangerous voltage and invisible laser radiation
Maintenance or cleaning of the instrument while it is con-
nected or operating may damage the instrument or injure
you.
J Make sure that the instrument is switched off and
disconnected from all power sources and optical radiation
sources before maintenance or cleaning.
If the instrument gets dirty through use, you can clean it using a
soft cloth moistened with a mild solution of detergent.
NOTICE
Water and cleaning fluids
The instrument may be damaged or destroyed if water or
cleaning fluids penetrate it.
J Make sure that water or cleaning fluids do not penetrate the
instrument.
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10 REMOTE CONTROL
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
10 REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Command Documentation
J Please visit the Viavi web site at http://updatemyunit.net for
the latest Remote Command Documentation “SCF RC
Docs.exe“ (self extracting zip-file).
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11 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
11 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
This equipment was tested and found to comply with EN61326-
1, IEC 61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC/CISPR11. The limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to
correct the interference at your own expense.
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the
requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment
unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by
Viavi.
NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a
separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained
between the antenna of this device and all persons.
NOTE: This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
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12 SPECIFICATIONS
OLS-85 SPECIFICATIONS
12 SPECIFICATIONS
OLS-85 specifications
Wavelengths
BN 2313/01 1310/1550 nm1), PC
BN 2313/05 850/1300 nm MM & 1310/1550 nm
SM1), PC
BN 2313/06 1310/1490/1550/1625 nm1), PC
BN 2313/22 1310/1550/1625 nm1), APC
BN 2313/26 1310/1490/1550/1625 nm1), APC
1) Typically ± 20 nm
Wavelength accuracy
1310 nm, 1550 nm ± 20 nm
1490 nm, 1625 nm ± 3 nm
850 nm, 1300 nm ± 20 nm
Spectral width
1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1490 nm, 1625 nm < 5 nm
850 nm1), IEC 61280-4-1 Encircled-Flux compliant 50 nm typ.
1300 nm1) < 170 nm
1) LED source
Fiber types
Single-mode 9/125
Multi-mode 50/125, 62.5/125
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OLS-85 SPECIFICATIONS
Signal stability2
Short term ± 0.02 dB (within 15 min.)
Long term ± 0.20 dB (within 8 h)
Modes3
Continuous wave (CW), Modulated (270 Hz,1 kHz, 2 kHz), Auto
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
General specifications
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13 ORDERING INFORMATION
OLS-85/OLS-85P STAND ALONE UNITS
13 ORDERING INFORMATION
OLS-85/OLS-85P stand alone units
Included items
Stand-alone units
• SmartClass™ Fiber instrument
• Soft shoulder case for SmartClass™ Fiber + accessories
• Electronic tool kit with Operating Manual, datasheet and
Smart-Reporter SW on USB flash drive
• Two optical adapters: SC type, or selectable SC, FC, DIN, ST, LC
in universal version
• Quick Start Manual and Safety Instructions
• Eight dry batteries AA size
Accessories
Digital Probe
P5000i Digital Probe Microscope with FBP-P5000I
FiberChekPRO software
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INDEX
INDEX
A Differences between the devices 7
AC line plug adapter 20 Display
Activating elements (Source) 40
project 38 Display brightness, adjusting 30
Adjusting Display elements 25
display brightness 30 Display-off, setting 31
Auto-Lambda
Source 42
E
Auto-off, setting 30
Editing
project 37
B Environmental Management Program
Batteries 70
Danger 18 Environmental protection 20
Recharging 19 Ethernet protocol, setting 32
Replacing 18
Tips 20
F
Battery operation 11
Factory default 32
Firmware, update 34
C
Cables, connecting 22
L
Calibrating the touchscreen 32
Language, selecting 31
Changing system settings 29
Laser on/off
Cleaning
Source 43
Instrument 60
Laser safety 11
Optical connections 60
Link Data Mode 40
Test port 60
Common features 7
Condensation 14 M
Connecting optical cables 22 Menu navigation 28
Connector panel 16 Menus 25
Control panel 24 Modulation (Source) 42
Creating
new project 36
N
Navigating in the menus 28
D
Damages during shipping 14
O
Date & time, setting 31
On/Off 24
Deleting
Operation
project 38
Probe/PCM 39
Device information, showing 30
Operation from AC power 20
Device overview 15
Output port (Source) 41
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Overview 15 wavelength 41
Specifications
General 66
P
Switching on/off 24
Package contents 14
System settings, changing 29
Packing material 14
Power level
Source 43 T
Power supply 17 Test adapter, mounting 22
Probe/PCM 62 Test results
Project recalling (PCM & Probe) 55
activating 38 saving (PCM & Probe) 53
creating 36 Touchscreen, calibrating 32
deleting 38
editing 37
U
Projects, working with 36
Updating the firmware 34
Proper usage 10
PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply 12
W
Wavelength (Source) 41
R
Working with projects 36
Recalling test results
PCM & Probe 55
Recovery 14
Recycling 20, 71
Remote commands
Error messages 62
Resetting to factory default 32
S
Saving test results 53
Selecting a language 31
Setting
auto-off 30
date & time 31
display-off 31
Ethernet protocol 32
Shipping damage 14
Showing device Information 30
Source
Auto-Lambda 42
display elements 40
laser on/off 43
modulation 42
output port 41
power level 43
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PRODUCT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Hazardous materials
Viavi avoids or uses with care any hazardous or dangerous
material in the manufacturing process or the end product. If the
use of a dangerous material cannot be avoided, it is identified in
product documentation and clearly labeled on the product itself.
Packaging materials
Preference is given to reusable or biodegradable single-
substance packaging materials whenever possible.
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EU REACH
Article 33 of EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires
article suppliers to provide information if a listed Substances of
Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article above a certain
threshold.
For information on the presence of REACH SVHCs in Viavi
products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of
Viavi's Standards and Policies web page.
California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted in
November 1986 with the aim of protecting individuals in the
state of California and the state's drinking water and
environment from excessive exposure to chemicals known to the
state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For the Viavi position statement on the use of Proposition 65
chemicals in Viavi products, see the Hazardous Substance
Control section of Viavi's Standards and Policies web page.
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