AN-109
Verifying Continuity with fiberMAP
Overview
OPL-MA X has a built in sequence to test continuity for multi-fiber cables. The only requirement is that the user has amultichannel source and a multichannel power meter.

StartupNavigate to the OPL-Max software shortcut located either in the Start menu or on the desktop. When the splashscreen
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Figure 1: OPL-Max splash screen

If either the multichannel source or the multichannel
power meters are not connected, the software will
give an error message and the software must berestarted when both units are connected.
Figure 2: Error message

With the multichannel units properlyconnected, the software will open withthe correct setup and sequence on theSetup > Sequence (default) tab.

Figure 3: Default Sequence tab

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Verifying Continuity with FiberMAP

AN-109The user can verify the correct units are being
recognized as well as their ID. This can be viewed
in Setup > Instruments.
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Figure 4: Instruments tab in setup

Navigate back to theSequence tab and clickon fiberMAP on the topright. A popup screen
should appear showing
a matrix of inputs versus
outputs.

Figure 5: Popup showing a matrix of inputs versus outputs

Setup
Before running the fiberMap one needs to configure the setup.

Threshold
The dBm threshold value is the minimum power level which
will be considered a “lit” channel. The relative dB value
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createsa range of accepted measurements that indicate afiber is connected.

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InputsThis is the number of inputs channels from the source.
For a 12 fiber MPO cable this value would be 12.

Outputs
This is the number of output channels to be monitored.
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Figure 6: FiberMap setup configurationwww.santec.com

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Verifying Continuity with FiberMAP

AN-109Simulation
When setup is complete, click Explore. The software will run through all outputs per input and read the power levels.
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Figure 7: Simulation of hardware setup for verifying continuity with FiberMap
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980nm

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dBdBdBm

OP710

Multichannel Optical Power Meter

1310nmIL RLILdB-35.85 dB dBm

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Mode

OP930-SM-SW12
IL/RL Test System

Figure 8: FiberMap output screen before analysis

Note that the power levels where there is no connection (i.e. A1:B12, A3:B1) read dark values. When the simulation iscompleted, it will highlight values within the threshold. This indicates a connection from one input to the output.

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Verifying Continuity with FiberMAP

AN-109The highest power is added from all power measurements. For example, -20 dBm was measured as the highest power.
Therefore, the connection A1:B1 would read 0, while A1:B2 would read 57.

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Figure 9: FiberMap output screen after analysis

Figure 10: Shows an MTP-MTP cable with a 1:1 pinout (input 1 routes to output 1, etc.)

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Ohkusa-Nenjozaka,
Komaki,
4750
Quetzal
Aichi 485-0802,
Japan
Camarillo,
CA 93012
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