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CHAPTER 3: Getting Started: Fiber Optic Networks
3. Getting Started: Fiber Optic
Networks
3.1 Charging OMNIScanner’s Battery
In order to operate the OMNIScanner and OMNIRemote with battery power, the
battery must first be charged. Until the charging cycle is complete, the units can
run with the AC adapter plugged in. (See Appendix B, Batteries, for more
information about the batteries.)
3.2 OMNIScanner’s Project Screen
The project screen is designed to allow you to perform all typical work flow
operations. The Project, the test specifications, and the cable types are all
selectable from the Project screen.
Press the ON/OFF key to power the unit on and display the project screen with
its three user definable items: Project, Autotest, and Cable.
The first item Project name will be highlighted. Use the down-arrow to move
the highlight to the Autotest currently selected. Use the down-arrow to highlight
the currently selected Cable type. OMNIScanner will auto-sense the Adapter.
Battery and Memory status are graphically indicated by gauges with a display
ranging from empty (left hand side) to full (right hand side).
Press (Setup) to select Autotests, configure Cables and Projects, view
Fiber Adapter information, edit User Options, and more.
Press (Measurements) to measure a cable’s performance, utilizing a
variety of tests.
Press (Results) to view and manage stored test results.