Exfo FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer User Manual

User GuidePMD Analyzer for FTB-500FTB-5500B

Introducing the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer2 FTB-5500BTypical Applic ation sThe FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer is

Troubleshooting92 FTB-5500BViewing Online DocumentationViewing Online DocumentationAn online version of the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Ana

TroubleshootingPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 93Contacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sal

Troubleshooting94 FTB-5500BTransportationYou may also be requested to provide software and module version numbers.This information, as well as technic

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 9510 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against def

Warranty96 FTB-5500BLiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any fai

WarrantyPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 97ExclusionsExclusionsEXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of it

Warranty98 FTB-5500BService and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of pu

WarrantyPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 99EXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contac

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 101A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The info

Introducing the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 3Basic Polarization Mode Dispersion TheoryBasic P

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 103B Using Third-Party Broadband Light SourcesYou can use broadband light sources from a third-party supplier in

Using Third-Party Broadband Light Sources104 FTB-5500BCompliance CriteriaThe rms width of the auto-correlation determines the basic uncertainty of the

Using Third-Party Broadband Light SourcesPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 105Uncertainty FormulaUncertainty FormulaThe following formula can be u

Using Third-Party Broadband Light Sources106 FTB-5500BUncertainty FormulaNote: Continuous random I/O-SOP scrambling can also be performed without any

IndexPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 107IndexAAbout button ... 93accessing File Converter ...

Index108 FTB-5500Bdocumentingdefining a template ... 62results... 58DUT,

IndexPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 109merging many fibers to one... 54moduledetection ...

Index110 FTB-5500BSOP, measuring multiple ... 31sourcecriteria for compliance... 103setting up ...

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Introducing the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer4 FTB-5500BBasic Polarization Mode Dispersion TheoryIn a long fiber, numerous mode-coup

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Introducing the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 5Basic Polarization Mode Dispersion TheoryIt is e

Introducing the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer6 FTB-5500BConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this manual, you

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 72 Safety InformationYour instrument is a Class 1 laser product in compliance with standards IEC60825-1: 2001, 2

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 93 Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo insert a

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer10 FTB-5500BInserting and Removing Test Modules3. Take the module and place it so that

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 11Inserting and Removing Test Modules7. While app

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Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer12 FTB-5500BInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo remove a module from the FTB-500:1. E

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 13Inserting and Removing Test Modules5. Hold the

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer14 FTB-5500BStarting the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer ApplicationStarting the

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 15Starting the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analy

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer16 FTB-5500BStarting the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer ApplicationData DisplayT

Getting Started with Your Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 17Exiting the ApplicationStatus BarThe status bar

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 194 Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerThe many features of the Polarization Mode Dispersion An

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer20 FTB-5500BCustomizing PMD Value and Coefficient ThresholdsCustomizing PMD Value and Coefficient

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 21Customizing PMD Value and Coefficient Thresholds2. From th

ContentsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer22 FTB-5500BCustomizing PMD Value and Coefficient ThresholdsTo m o di f y a n ex isting threshold:

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 23Customizing PMD Value and Coefficient ThresholdsTo delete

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer24 FTB-5500BSetting Acquisition ParametersSetting Acquisition ParametersYour FTB-5500B Polarizatio

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 25Setting Acquisition ParametersResults storage Offers the f

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer26 FTB-5500BSetting Acquisition ParametersTo set the acquisition parameters:1. From the main windo

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 27Setting Acquisition Parameters3. From the Measurement Para

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer28 FTB-5500BPreparing for Multiple Acquisitions on a FiberPreparing for Multiple Acquisitions on a

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 29Preparing for Multiple Acquisitions on a FiberTo prepare f

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer30 FTB-5500BPreparing for Multiple Acquisitions on a Fiber³ In the Measurement Count box, specify

Setting Up the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 31Averaging MeasurementsAveraging MeasurementsWhen you need

Contentsiv FTB-5500B6 Managing Results ...43Customizing Graph Vie

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 335 Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fibe

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer34 FTB-5500BCleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers3. Carefully align the connector and port to prev

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 35Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)Installing the

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer36 FTB-5500BSetting Up Hardware for MeasurementsSetting Up Hardware for MeasurementsTo measure PMD

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 37Setting Up Hardware for MeasurementsTo set up hardware for

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer38 FTB-5500BSetting Up Hardware for Measurements5. If applicable, select the C bandwidth.6. If the

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 39Acquiring TracesAcquiring TracesThe Polarization Mode Dispe

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer40 FTB-5500BAcquiring TracesWhen the measurement is complete, the new PMD results are displayed bot

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 41Performing a Null MeasurementPerforming a Null MeasurementT

ContentsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer vB Using Third-Party Broadband Light Sources ... 103Compliance C

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer42 FTB-5500BViewing the Input Power LevelViewing the Input Power LevelThe power level indicator is

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 436 Managing ResultsYour FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer allows you to work with two types of re

Managing Results44 FTB-5500BViewing Acquisition Results and InformationTo view specific portions of the graph: ³ Select the desired type of zoom that

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 45Viewing Acquisition Results and InformationReloading Existing FilesYou can reload existing fil

Managing Results46 FTB-5500BViewing Acquisition Results and InformationViewing ResultsThe application presents a graph and a results grid containing d

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 47Viewing Acquisition Results and Information2. From the provided dialog box, select the desired

Managing Results48 FTB-5500BViewing Acquisition Results and InformationTo display an overall view of the results:From the button bar, click Storage. A

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 49Removing Unwanted ResultsRemoving Unwanted ResultsWhen a problem occurs, such as a fiber break

Managing Results50 FTB-5500BRemoving Unwanted ResultsTo remove unwanted results:1. From the button bar, click Storage.2. From the provided list, selec

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 51Viewing StatisticsViewing StatisticsThe FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer offers

Certification Informationvi FTB-5500BCertification InformationF.C.C. InformationElectronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in t

Managing Results52 FTB-5500BViewing StatisticsTo view statistics for a single fiber:1. From the button bar, click Storage. Ensure that the results you

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 53Viewing StatisticsTo view statistics for multiple fibers:1. From the button bar, click Storage

Managing Results54 FTB-5500BLinking Distinct Fibers to a Single FiberLinking Distinct Fibers to a Single FiberThe FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersi

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 55Linking Distinct Fibers to a Single Fiber2. From the main window, click the Tools tab. Select

Managing Results56 FTB-5500BCreating New Result Files with Selected FibersCreating New Result Files with Selected Fibers It is possible to merge data

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 57Creating New Result Files with Selected FibersFor each fiber, you can also specify which measu

Managing Results58 FTB-5500BDocumenting ResultsDocumenting ResultsFor easier management, you may want to add comments and information about the tests

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 59Documenting Results3. To specify which test must be documented, select any measurement related

Managing Results60 FTB-5500BDocumenting ResultsTo add specific information:1. From the button bar, click Storage. Ensure that the results you intend t

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 61Documenting Results3. Fill in the boxes according to your needs.The modifications will only be

Certification InformationPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer vii Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2

Managing Results62 FTB-5500BDefining a Template for Test InformationDefining a Template for Test InformationIt is possible to define a template that w

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 63Saving Results FilesSaving Results FilesResults files can be saved automatically after each me

Managing Results64 FTB-5500BExporting Results and GraphsExporting Results and GraphsThe FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer offers you the

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 65Exporting Results and GraphsTo export results to clipboard:1. From the main window Results tab

Managing Results66 FTB-5500BExporting Results and GraphsTo export graphs to clipboard:1. From the main window Results tab, use the measurement selecto

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 67Customizing ReportsCustomizing ReportsThe FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer prov

Managing Results68 FTB-5500BCustomizing Reports2. From the Setup tab, customize the report to suit your needs.³ You can customize the title by enterin

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 69Printing DataPrinting DataThe FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer allows you to pr

Managing Results70 FTB-5500BPrinting Data2. From the Print tab, select the desired report type.Note: If you do not customize the graph appearance, it

Managing ResultsPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 71Printing Data3. When you are done, click Print to open the preview. If you want to send the do

Managing Results72 FTB-5500BClosing Result FilesClosing Result FilesFor easier result management, you may want to close the result files manually.Note

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 737 Exporting PMD Files with the File ConverterThe File Converter tool has been designed to export PMD files to

Exporting PMD Files with the File Converter74 FTB-5500BStarting and Exiting the File ConverterStarting and Exiting the File ConverterTo start the conv

Exporting PMD Files with the File ConverterPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 75Starting and Exiting the File ConverterThe File Converter main wind

Exporting PMD Files with the File Converter76 FTB-5500BSetting Export ParametersSetting Export ParametersBefore exporting data from one format to anot

Exporting PMD Files with the File ConverterPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 77Setting Export Parameters3. If you selected a conversion to the ASC

Exporting PMD Files with the File Converter78 FTB-5500BExporting PMD FilesExporting PMD FilesOnce the export parameters are set, you are now ready to

Exporting PMD Files with the File ConverterPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 79Exporting PMD Files5. Select the files.5a. From the Files to Export

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 818 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation:³ Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 11 Introducing the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion AnalyzerMain FeaturesPolarization mode dispersion (PMD

Maintenance82 FTB-5500BCleaning Fixed ConnectorsCleaning Fixed ConnectorsRegular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance. Do not

MaintenancePolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 83Cleaning Fixed Connectors6. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) with only one drop of isopropyl alc

Maintenance84 FTB-5500BCleaning EUI ConnectorsCleaning EUI ConnectorsRegular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance. There

MaintenancePolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 85Cleaning EUI Connectors5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip.Note: Make sure you don’t tou

Maintenance86 FTB-5500BRecalibrating the UnitRecalibrating the UnitManufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 Standa

MaintenancePolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 87Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European

Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 899 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsBefore calling EXFO’s technical support, you may want to consider the

Troubleshooting90 FTB-5500BSolving Common ProblemsLow signal-to-noise ratio. Power too-low in the selected band.³ Use a source with a higher output po

TroubleshootingPolarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer 91Solving Common ProblemsSpecifications not guaranteed, retesting recommended.The PMD value might