Document Outline

• 1 Introducing FastReporter 2
  • Available Features
  • Conventions
• 2 Getting Started with FastReporter 2
  • Installing and Uninstalling FastReporter 2 on a Computer
  • Installing FastReporter 2 on an EXFO Platform
  • Starting FastReporter 2
  • Activating the FastReporter 2 Software Options
  • Customizing the Main Window
  • Selecting Items From Lists and Menus
  • Using the Software Customization Wizard
  • Working with Two Monitors (PC Version)
  • Changing FastReporter 2 Options
  • Exiting FastReporter 2
• 3 Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Managing Projects
  • Managing Project Templates
  • Changing File Direction
  • Matching Files
  • Setting Auto Refresh in a Specific Folder
  • Working in Loopback Mode
• 4 Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)
  • Setting Up the Connection to the Server
  • Using the EXFO Connect Browser
• 5 Working with OTDR Files
  • Changing OTDR Settings
  • Managing the OTDR Event Table View
  • Changing the Main Measurement
  • Setting the OTDR Graphic Display Options
  • Viewing Section Length for the Linear View
  • Using the Zoom Functions
  • Managing Markers
  • Setting and Applying OTDR/OTDR Bidir Reference as Template (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Analyzing Measurements
  • Using the Failed Items Filter
  • Displaying Statistics for Measurements
  • Setting Span Positions with Absolute Lengths
  • Setting the IOR Value by Distance
  • Changing Fiber Core Size (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Reverting to File Test Settings
  • Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Creating Batch Documentation
  • Saving an OTDR File in a New File Format
  • Generating Text Files From OTDR Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Modifying Space Between Traces on the Graph
• 6 Working with OLTS Files
  • Accepted File Formats
  • Changing OLTS Settings
• 7 Working with CD Files
  • Accepted File Formats
  • Changing CD Settings
  • Changing CD Fiber Type
  • Changing Analysis Range
  • Changing the Fiber Length
  • Switching Between Curve Types
• 8 Working with PMD Files
  • Accepted File Formats
  • Changing PMD Settings
  • Changing Fiber Length
  • Working with PMD Statistic Measurements
• 9 Working with OPM/PPM Measurements
  • Accepted File Formats
  • Selecting the Absolute Power Unit
  • Changing OPM/PPM Settings
  • Viewing Power Meter Results
  • Changing the Correction Factor (FR2-FC Mode)
• 10 Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) files
  • Accepted File Formats
  • Modifying Unit Model and Unit Serial Number
  • Showing or Hiding Threshold and Result Information
  • Applying a Configuration File to Selected FIP Files
  • FIP Graphic Display Options
  • Using Custom Identifiers
  • Saving Legacy FIP Files in .cmax2 File Format
  • Viewing Power Meter and OLTS Results
• 11 Working with iOLM files
  • Accepted File Formats
  • Understanding the Link View
  • Managing Multiple Measurements
  • Modifying Tolerance and Bidirectional Settings
  • Modifying iOLM Thresholds
  • Modifying iOLM Settings (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Modifying the Splitter Ratio Information
  • Modifying Identifier Labels (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Changing Fiber Core Size (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Managing Elements
  • Customizing the Elements Table Tab
  • Analyzing Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Using the Failed Element Filter
  • Generating a .sor File From iOLM Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Managing Configuration Files (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Understanding Diagnostics
  • Viewing Power Meter Results
  • Managing Bidirectional iOLM Files
  • Viewing Section Length for Multiple Measurements
  • Matching Link Elements with a Reference
  • Matching Link Elements Without a Reference
  • Displaying Statistics for Matched Measurements
• 12 Viewing and Editing Measurements
  • Editing Measurement Identification Information
  • Modifying Summary Information (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Viewing and Sorting Files or Measurements
  • Saving Measurement Files
• 13 Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports
  • Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Previewing Reports
  • Printing Reports
  • Using the Clipboard (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Importing and Exporting Templates
  • Creating and Modifying Report Templates
  • Using Crystal Report Templates
  • Using Excel Report Templates
• 14 Using FastReporter 2 Tools
  • Setting a Reference File or Measurement (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Automatically Documenting Measurement Files (FR2-FC Mode)
  • Using the Duplicated Measurements Tool (FR2-FC Mode)
• 15 Exporting Data for Postprocessing (FR2-FC Mode)
• 16 FastReporter 2 Examples
  • Creating an OTDR Bidirectional Project
  • Creating a Fiber Characterization Report
  • Creating a Project Template
• 17 Troubleshooting
  • Consulting the Online Help
  • Contacting the Technical Support Group
• A Description of Event Types
  • Span Start
  • Span End
  • Short Fibers
  • Continuous Fiber
  • End of Analysis
  • Non-Reflective Event
  • Reflective Event
  • Positive Event
  • Launch Level
  • Fiber Section
  • Merged Event
  • Echo
  • Reflective Event (Possible Echo)
• B Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: Theory
  • Method behind the Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer
  • Using Data Fits to Obtain Dispersion
  • Helping You Manage Chromatic Dispersion
• C Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: Theory
• D Report Samples
  • Bidirectional OTDR
  • OTDR
  • Fiber Characterization
  • Fiber Inspection Probe
  • iOLM
  • OTDR Advanced Cable (Excel Template)
  • iOLM + FIP (Excel Template)
  • iOLM Bidirectional (Excel Template)
  • iOLM Advanced Cable Report (Excel Report)
• Index