This manual provides basic instructions for the use of EXFO OTDR series Optical Time Domain Reflectometers, including the setup of the device, measurement of optical cables, analysis of measurement results and generation of reports. Fiber optic testing is one of the crucial stages in evaluating optical networks. By measuring backscattered light, it reveals fiber length, splice loss, connector reflections, and break locations. in cable TV, LAN, metropolitan networks or long-haul.
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