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Copyright NoticeThe information contained in this document is theproperty of Trend Communications Ltd. and issupplied without liability for errors and omissions.

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TrendCommunications Ltd.

Whitebrook Park,

Lower Cookham Road,

Maidenhead,

Berkshire,

SL6 8XY

United KingdomTel: +44 (0) 1628 503500

Fax: + 44 (0) 1628 503599

Email: [email protected]
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ContentsWelcome to the Optical Fibre Identifier ............................ EN-1

Supplied with the Optical Fibre Identifier ......................... EN-1Safety Advice.................................................................... EN-1

Looking after your Optical Fibre Identifier ........................ EN-1

Looking after the Optical Detectors ................................. EN-2

A Look at the Optical Fibre Identifier ................................ EN-3

Clamp ............................................................................... EN-4

Adaptor Head ................................................................... EN-4Clamp Slide ...................................................................... EN-4

Clamp Slide Button .......................................................... EN-4

Battery Compartment ....................................................... EN-4

Test Results Display ......................................................... EN-4

Traffic Direction Indicators ..................................... EN-4

Power Measurement Display ................................. EN-5

Modulation Frequency Signal LEDs ...................... EN-5Testing a Cable................................................................. EN-5

Understanding the Results............................................... EN-5

Stopping the Test ............................................................. EN-6

Removing and Fitting an Adaptor Head........................... EN-6

Removing an Adaptor Head............................................. EN-6

Fitting an Adaptor Head ................................................... EN-6

Removing and Fitting the Battery..................................... EN-6

Removing the Battery....................................................... EN-6

Fitting the Battery ............................................................. EN-7

Specifications.................................................................... EN-7
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Welcome to the Optical Fibre IdentifierWelcome to the Optical Fibre Identifier, a handheldinstrument which enables you to identify the presence of

light, the direction of traffic and the modulation frequencyof light, in fibre optic cables in the field.

Supplied with the Optical Fibre Identifier This User Guide PP9 9V Alkaline battery

See Removing and Fitting the Battery on page EN-6. 4 x Adaptors Heads (one fitted)

Wrist strap Carrying case

Safety AdviceCaution

When using the Optical Fibre Identifier, always take basicsafety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shockand injury to persons. These include the following:

Avoid using the tester during an electrical stormthereis a remote risk of electric shock by lightning. Do not dispose of batteries in a firethey may

explode. Disconnect all interface cables before removing the

battery cover.

Looking after your Optical Fibre IdentifierAlthough light and portable, the Optical Fibre Identifier is

very robust and has been designed to operate in a typicaloutdoors working environment.To ensure reliable operation, avoid:

very high or low temperaturesthe Optical FibreIdentifier is designed to operate between -10C and+60C. You can store the unit safely between -25Cand +70C.

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Do not attempt to disassemble the Optical Fibre Identifieror you will invalidate your warranty.

We recommend that you remove the battery if you are going

to store the Optical Fibre Identifier for a period of time.To avoid damage, we recommend that you keep the OpticalFibre Identifier in its carrying case when you are not usingit.

Caution: Cleaning the Optical Fibre Identifier

Do not use solvents, strong detergents or abrasive materialsto clean the Optical Fibre Identifier.

Looking after the Optical Detectors Clean the detector surfaces regularly with a cotton

swab.
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Looking after your Optical Fibre Identifier

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A Look at the Optical Fibre IdentifierThe main features of the Optical Fibre Identifier areidentified below.

Clamp

Cable Under Test

BatteryCompartment

TrafficDirectionIndicators

Optical PowerIndication

Clamp Slide(in closedtestingposition).

Adaptor Head(3MM fitted) toClamp Slide).

Clamp SlideButton

Modulation

Frequency LEDs

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ClampThis contains the optical detectors and also clamps the cablein position for testing.

Adaptor HeadThis is attached to the Clamp Slide and is used to hold thecable under test. There are 4 Adaptor Heads supplied:

2mm 3mm 0.25mm 0.9mm

Choose the Adaptor Head that matches the cable to betested. SeeRemoving and Fitting an Adaptor Head on pageEN-6.

Clamp SlideThis is used to clamp the cable in position for testing and toswitch the tester ON and OFF. The Test Results Display isalso located on the Clamp Slide.

Clamp Slide Button

Use to open and close Clamp Slide. SeeRemoving andFitting an Adaptor Head on page EN-6.

Battery CompartmentThis contains a non-rechargeable PP9 9V Alkaline. SeeRemoving and Fitting the Battery on page EN-6for moreinformation.

Test Results Display

This made up of the following:Traffic Direction Indicators

Left-hand side Indicator:This is coloured red whenthe traffic is travelling from right to left.

Right-hand side Indicator: This is coloured red whenthe traffic is travelling from left to right.
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Testing a Cable

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Power Measurement Display

The approximate optical power, detected in the cable, isdisplayed.

Modulation Frequency Signal LEDs

There are 3 types of Modulation Frequency Signal that theOptical Fibre Identifier can detect:

270: Left-hand side LED (270Hz) 1K: Centre LED (1kHz) 2K: Right-hand side LED (2kHz)

The relevant Signal Type LED will be lit when its signal typeis detected.

Testing a CableThe Power reading is only approximate and is for guidanceonly. For example: if a cable is not connected a low readingmay be displayed because any surrounding light will bedetected in the cable. To avoid light entering the cableduring a test, we recommend that you shield the Optical

Fibre Indicator from any surrounding light source.-1- Choose and fit an Adaptor Head that matches thediameter of the cable to be tested.SeeRemoving and Fitting an Adaptor Head on pageEN-6.

-2- Position the cable into the groove on the Clamp.

-3- Push the Clamp Slide Button until it clicks and theClamp Side is locked in the closed position. Thisautomatically switches the tester ON.The cable should be held securely.

Understanding the ResultsAn intermittent bleep is sounded indicating that light hasbeen detected. SeeTest Results Display on page EN-4formore information.


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Stopping the Test-1- To stop the test, press on the lower part of the Clamp

Slide Button to move the Clamp Slide to the open

position.-2- Remove the cable.

Removing and Fitting an Adaptor HeadFor Adaptor Head sizesseeAdaptor Head on page EN-4.

Removing an Adaptor Head-1- Choose the Adaptor Head that matches the diameter

of the cable to be tested.-2- press on the lower part of the Clamp Slide Button to

move the Clamp Slide to the open position ifrequired.

-3- Slide the Adaptor Head either to the left or right edgeand remove it.

Fitting an Adaptor Head-1- Align the replacement Adaptor Heads groove with

the Slide Clamp.-2- Slide the Adaptor Head on the Slide Clamp so that it

centred and aligns correctly with the Clamp.

Removing and Fitting the BatteryFor safety informationseeSafety Advice on page EN-1.

Removing the Battery-1- Press and slide the battery compartment cover down

in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click.-2- Lift one side of the battery compartment cover and

remove it.-3- Remove the battery, making a note of its positive (+)

and (-) negative connector orientation.
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Specifications

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Fitting the Battery-4- Insert a new PP9 9V Alkaline battery into the battery

compartment.

Warning

Make sure that you insert the battery with the positive (+)and negative (-) connectors correctly aligned.

-5- Align the tabs on the side of the battery compartmentcover with the grooves on the battery compartment.

-6- Push down until you hear a click.

-7- Slide the cover up in the opposite direction to the

arrow until the cover is fully closed.

SpecificationsDimensions:Length: 195mm

Width: 30mm

Depth: 27mm

Weight: 235g approximately (including battery)Wavelength Range: 800 to 1700nm

Modulation Frequency:270, 1000, 2000 Hz

Power Supply: 1 x PP9 9V Alkaline battery. SeeRemovingand Fitting the Battery on page EN-6.

Battery life: Up to 45 hours depending on usage.


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