Otdr-related problems – EXFO MAX-700 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

MAX-700

321

Solving Common Problems

OTDR-Related Problems

Unit switches to standby

mode unexpectedly.

Power schemes are

not defined correctly.

Select one of the predefined power

schemes. For more information, see

the Configuring the Power
Management Options
section.

Unit is not responding.

Restore your unit.

Problem

Cause

Solution

The application displays

a message indicating

that a “Non-resolved

fiber end” event has

been found.

The fiber under test is

too long.

Ensure that the fiber under test is

shorter than the maximum length the

OTDR can measure.

In multimode fiber

testing, launch level

remains out of the

launch window (light

green rectangle) even

after cleaning and

verifying connection.

Wrong fiber type

selected.

If you are testing C fiber, from the
Auto or Advanced main window,

select MM 50 μm.

If you are testing D fiber, from the
Auto or Advanced main window,

select MM 62.5 μm.

Problem

Cause

Solution

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