Hands-free optical fiber testing using optical loss test instrument

摘要

A method for testing the operation of an optical fiber cable in a communication network using an optical loss test set (OLTS) instrument includes receiving a range of identifiers of fibers to be tested. Identifiers of a first fiber set to be tested are displayed. The first fiber set comprises one or more fibers. The first fiber pair is included in the range. The first fiber pair is a next fiber pair to be tested. A determination is made whether the first fiber set is connected to the OLTS instrument. In response to determining that the first fiber set is connected to the OLTS instrument, a test of the first fiber set operation is performed using the OLTS instrument. Identifiers of a second fiber set are displayed. The second fiber set is included in the range and constitutes a next fiber set to be tested.

主权项

1. A method for testing the operation of an optical fiber cable in a communication network using an optical loss test set (OLTS) instrument having a first unit and a second unit, the method comprising performing by the OLTS instrument the steps of:
receiving a range of identifiers of fiber sets to be tested, wherein each of the fiber sets comprises one or more fibers; displaying identifiers of a first fiber set, wherein the first fiber set is included in the range and wherein the first fiber set comprises a next fiber set to be tested; determining whether the first fiber set is connected to the OLTS instrument; performing a test of the first fiber set using the OLTS instrument, in response to determining that the first fiber set is connected to the OLTS instrument; and displaying identifiers of a second fiber set in response to determining that the test performed on the first fiber set is completed, wherein the second fiber set is included in the range and wherein the second fiber set comprises said next fiber set to be tested.