EXFO MAX-700 - Manual (Page 5)

Contents
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Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... xi
1 Introducing the MAX-700 ............................................................................. 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
LED Indicators Description ......................................................................................................6
Function Buttons Description ..................................................................................................7
Trace Acquisition Modes .........................................................................................................7
Optional Software Package .....................................................................................................8
Data Post-Processing ..............................................................................................................8
OTDR Basic Principles ..............................................................................................................9
Power Sources ......................................................................................................................11
Conventions ..........................................................................................................................12
2 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 13
Laser Safety Information .......................................................................................................14
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................15
3 Getting Started with Your MAX-700 .......................................................... 17
Using the Supports ...............................................................................................................17
Securing Your Unit Using a Kensington Lock ........................................................................18
Installing a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices ..............................................................19
Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard ................................................................................22
Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen .....................................................................................23
Turning On or Off the Unit ....................................................................................................24
Installing or Upgrading the Applications ..............................................................................28
Activating Software Options .................................................................................................33
Starting Instrument Applications ..........................................................................................38
Timer ....................................................................................................................................39
4 Preparing Your MAX-700 for a Test ........................................................... 41
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................41
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................42
Naming Trace Files Automatically .........................................................................................44
Enabling or Disabling the First Connector Check ..................................................................48
Setting Macrobend Parameters .............................................................................................49
5 Testing Fibers in Auto Mode ...................................................................... 51