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User GuidePost Processing SoftwareFastReporter 2

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)90 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect BrowserApplying Filters to Your Search ResultsYou

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 91Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo filter the items in each colu

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)92 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect BrowserManaging FilesManaging the files is achiev

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 93Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo check out files:1. In the EXF

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)94 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. Once the check-out operation is complet

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 95Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo undo a check out of your file

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)96 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. Confirm that you want to discard your c

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 97Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo c h eck in f ile s :1. In th

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)98 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. If desired, enter a comment for your ch

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 99Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo upload files:1. In the Files

Post Processing Software 11 Introducing FastReporter 2FastReporter 2 is an advanced management, analysis, and reporting tool for many types of optical

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)100 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser4. Select which business unit the uploade

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 101Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo view files in read-only mode

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)102 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. Once the download operation is complet

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 103Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo export a file:1. In the EXFO

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)104 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. If desired, select a location for your

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 105Using the EXFO Connect Browser4. Click Export to confirm the

Post Processing Software 1075Working with OTDR FilesThe application shows the result of the OTDR analysis in the graph area. You can view the OTDR tra

Working with OTDR Files108 FastReporter 2To select the viewing method:1. Select the fibers that you want to view together in the Files or Measurement

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 109Depending on the file format, you can perform different operations. See the table below for details

Introducing FastReporter 22 FastReporter 2Available FeaturesManaging reports and report templates  XUsing the clipboard  XAdding and removing measu

Working with OTDR Files110 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR SettingsChanging OTDR SettingsWhen viewing your OTDR files, you can change general properties,

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 111Changing OTDR Settings4. Change the numeric value precision settings for distance and length, loss,

Working with OTDR Files112 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR Settings6. If you want the event calculations and pass/fail thresholds to be saved when they ar

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 113Changing OTDR SettingsChanging Pass/Fail ThresholdsYou can change the pass/fail threshold values fo

Working with OTDR Files114 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR Settings3. Select how you want to set the thresholds: If you want to use the threshold values

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 115Changing OTDR SettingsIf you have selected more than one wavelength, all of them will be modified a

Working with OTDR Files116 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR SettingsNote: If the measurement contains connector loss and splice loss for a merged event, th

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 117Changing OTDR Settings3. If you want to modify a threshold at this point, double-click in the corre

Working with OTDR Files118 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR SettingsSetting Macrobend TolerancesFastReporter 2 can locate macrobends by comparing the loss

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 119Changing OTDR Settings3. Under Macrobend tolerances, change the tolerance value for wavelength pair

Introducing FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 3Available FeaturesChanging the main measurements  XAnalyzing or reanalyze measurements* X XViewi

Working with OTDR Files120 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR SettingsTo view macrobends:From the main window, make sure that the macrobends are displayed in

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 121Changing OTDR SettingsSetting Event Matching TolerancesThe OTDR Event Table is built by matching ev

Working with OTDR Files122 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR SettingsAlthough you can set the event matching tolerance to as little as 20 meters for each pu

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 123Changing OTDR SettingsTo change OTDR event matching tolerances:1. On the Settings menu, select OTDR

Working with OTDR Files124 FastReporter 2Changing OTDR Settings3. Under Event matching tolerances, change the tolerance value for pulses as needed. T

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 125Managing the OTDR Event Table ViewManaging the OTDR Event Table ViewThe OTDR event table can be cus

Working with OTDR Files126 FastReporter 2Managing the OTDR Event Table View Macrobends Event position Span start/end events B -> A position fro

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 127Managing the OTDR Event Table ViewTo customize the Event Table view:1. On the View menu, select OTD

Working with OTDR Files128 FastReporter 2Managing the OTDR Event Table ViewThese edit options, with the exception of Delete, are also available on the

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 129Managing the OTDR Event Table View2. In the Event table, select the events or sections to modify.3.

Introducing FastReporter 24 FastReporter 2Available FeaturesFIPSetting FIP thresholds table options X XSetting FIP results table options X XFIP grap

Working with OTDR Files130 FastReporter 2Changing the Main MeasurementChanging the Main MeasurementFastReporter 2 allows you to select which wavelengt

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 131Changing the Main Measurement3. In the Main Measurement Selection window, select the required wavel

Working with OTDR Files132 FastReporter 2Setting the OTDR Graphic Display OptionsSetting the OTDR Graphic Display OptionsYou can change the display of

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 133Using the Zoom FunctionsUsing the Zoom FunctionsVarious zoom options can help you to view specific

Working with OTDR Files134 FastReporter 2Using the Zoom FunctionsVertical zoom to zoom and view the graph vertically. Press Ctrl + Shift, then scroll

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 135Using the Zoom FunctionsSelected event from file to zoom to a selected event saved in the file, if

Working with OTDR Files136 FastReporter 2Managing MarkersManaging MarkersFastReporter 2 allows you to set four markers (A, a, B, and b) for manual mea

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 137Managing MarkersTo modify the marker position:Select the marker from the graph area and drag it to

Working with OTDR Files138 FastReporter 2Managing MarkersPerforming Manual Measurements with MarkersThe information related to the markers is displaye

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 139Managing MarkersVarious options of the Manual Measurement table are described below.Option Descript

Introducing FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 5Available FeaturesWorking with multimode fibers X XMatching link elements with and without a refer

Working with OTDR Files140 FastReporter 2Managing MarkersAdding an OTDR Event with one MarkerFastReporter 2 allows you to add a new OTDR event accordi

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 141Managing MarkersAdding an OTDR Event with all Markers The application allows you to add a new OTDR

Working with OTDR Files142 FastReporter 2Managing MarkersWhen an event cannot be created in the specified position, an error message is displayed. You

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 143Managing Markers If any event is present between two markers.For example: In the below image, the

Working with OTDR Files144 FastReporter 2Managing MarkersModifying Event Marker Positions on Existing EventsFastReporter 2 allows you to reposition th

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 145Managing Markers4. Press Enter to confirm the repositioning or Esc to cancel the process.Note: If m

Working with OTDR Files146 FastReporter 2Managing MarkersAdding Event to Other MeasurementsThe application allows you to add the event position of the

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 147Managing MarkersRetrieving Marker Position from FileThe application allows you to retrieve the mark

Working with OTDR Files148 FastReporter 2Setting and Applying OTDR/OTDR Bidir Reference as Template (FR2-FC Mode)Setting and Applying OTDR/OTDR Bidir

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 149Setting and Applying OTDR/OTDR Bidir Reference as Template (FR2-FC Mode)To set and apply OTDR and b

Introducing FastReporter 26 FastReporter 2ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following

Working with OTDR Files150 FastReporter 2Setting and Applying OTDR/OTDR Bidir Reference as Template (FR2-FC Mode)4. In the Files window, select the OT

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 151Setting and Applying OTDR/OTDR Bidir Reference as Template (FR2-FC Mode) Use same wavelength for a

Working with OTDR Files152 FastReporter 2Analyzing MeasurementsAnalyzing MeasurementsFastReporter 2 lets you analyze the unidirectional and bidirectio

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 153Using the Failed Items FilterTo analyze measurements:1. In the Measurements tab, select the measure

Working with OTDR Files154 FastReporter 2Displaying Statistics for MeasurementsDisplaying Statistics for MeasurementsWhen displaying matched measureme

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 155Setting Span Positions with Absolute LengthsSetting Span Positions with Absolute LengthsThe applica

Working with OTDR Files156 FastReporter 2Setting Span Positions with Absolute Lengths4. Select whether you want to enter the span length or the receiv

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 157Setting the IOR Value by DistanceSetting the IOR Value by DistanceThe application allows you to mod

Working with OTDR Files158 FastReporter 2Changing Fiber Core Size (FR2-FC Mode)Changing Fiber Core Size (FR2-FC Mode)The FastReporter 2 application di

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 159Reverting to File Test SettingsReverting to File Test SettingsThe application allows you to revert

Post Processing Software 72 Getting Started with FastReporter 2If you are using FastReporter 2 on a platform, it is usually pre-installed on your unit

Working with OTDR Files160 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)FastReporter 2

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 161Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)Creating Bidirectional Measurement FilesYou can comb

Working with OTDR Files162 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)To create a bidirectional file:1. Select two matched OTDR file

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 163Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)5. Select which documentation will be used for the b

Working with OTDR Files164 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)Creating Unidirectional Files From a Bidirectional FileUsing F

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 165Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)4. Select whether you want to open the files in the

Working with OTDR Files166 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional OTDR Files (FR2-FC Mode)Working with Virtual Bidirectional FilesVirtual bidirectional

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 167Creating Batch DocumentationCreating Batch DocumentationFastReporter 2 includes a tool that can be

Working with OTDR Files168 FastReporter 2Saving an OTDR File in a New File FormatSaving an OTDR File in a New File FormatYou can save OTDR measurement

Working with OTDR FilesPost Processing Software 169Generating Text Files From OTDR Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)Generating Text Files From OTDR Measureme

Getting Started with FastReporter 28 FastReporter 2Installing and Uninstalling FastReporter 2 on a ComputerInstalling and Uninstalling FastReporter 2

Working with OTDR Files170 FastReporter 2Modifying Space Between Traces on the GraphModifying Space Between Traces on the GraphFor easier viewing of t

Post Processing Software 1716 Working with OLTS FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter 2 lets you work with measurement files saved in different forma

Working with OLTS Files172 FastReporter 2Changing OLTS SettingsTo change OLTS settings:1. On the Settings menu, select OLTS.2. Select the type of thre

Working with OLTS FilesPost Processing Software 173Changing OLTS Settings3. Set the wavelength list as needed if you are using the thresholds from the

Working with OLTS Files174 FastReporter 2Changing OLTS Settings4. To apply the changes without closing the dialog box, click Apply. To apply the chang

Post Processing Software 1757Working with CD FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter 2 lets you work with measurement files saved in different formats,

Working with CD Files176 FastReporter 2Changing CD SettingsChanging CD SettingsThe pass/fail thresholds that you set for CD projects are displayed on

Working with CD FilesPost Processing Software 177Changing CD Settings4. To apply the changes without closing the dialog box, click Apply. To apply the

Working with CD Files178 FastReporter 2Changing CD SettingsYou can view the details for your measurement file in the CD Table tab. Depending on the ty

Working with CD FilesPost Processing Software 179Changing CD SettingsIt is possible for you to change the table wavelength, that is the way to calcula

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 9Installing FastReporter 2 on an EXFO PlatformInstalling FastReporter 2 on an EXFO Platfor

Working with CD Files180 FastReporter 2Changing CD Fiber TypeChanging CD Fiber TypeFastReporter 2 allows you to analyze various fiber types for chroma

Working with CD FilesPost Processing Software 181Changing CD Fiber Type4. Select the fiber type according to your needs in the Fiber Type box: G.652

Working with CD Files182 FastReporter 2Changing Analysis RangeChanging Analysis RangeThe range used for taking the measurement and the range used for

Working with CD FilesPost Processing Software 183Changing the Fiber LengthChanging the Fiber LengthIf you are working with an .exfocd format file, you

Working with CD Files184 FastReporter 2Switching Between Curve TypesSwitching Between Curve TypesIf you have a specified fiber length in your CD file,

Post Processing Software 1858 Working with PMD FilesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter 2 lets you work with measurement files saved in different format

Working with PMD Files186 FastReporter 2Changing PMD SettingsChanging PMD SettingsYou can change the thresholds you want to use for the analysis: The

Working with PMD FilesPost Processing Software 187Changing PMD Settings3. Modify the displayed values as needed if you selected to use a threshold fro

Working with PMD Files188 FastReporter 2Changing PMD SettingsThe thresholds are displayed in the main window, in the Summary tab, under Results. If so

Working with PMD FilesPost Processing Software 189Changing Fiber LengthChanging Fiber LengthIf you are working with .pmd or .pmdb files, you can chang

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Getting Started with FastReporter 210 FastReporter 2Starting FastReporter 2When you run the application for the first time, the application allows you

Working with PMD Files190 FastReporter 2Working with PMD Statistic MeasurementsWorking with PMD Statistic MeasurementsWhen selecting more than one PMD

Working with PMD FilesPost Processing Software 191Working with PMD Statistic Measurements4. Set the measurements as not used for the statistics under

Post Processing Software 1939 Working with OPM/PPM MeasurementsAccepted File FormatsFastReporter 2 lets you work with measurement files saved in the f

Working with OPM/PPM Measurements194 FastReporter 2Selecting the Absolute Power UnitSelecting the Absolute Power UnitYou can set FastReporter 2 to use

Working with OPM/PPM MeasurementsPost Processing Software 195Changing OPM/PPM SettingsChanging OPM/PPM SettingsThe pass/fail thresholds that you set f

Working with OPM/PPM Measurements196 FastReporter 2Changing OPM/PPM SettingsTo change OPM/PPM settings:1. Open the file which contains OPM/PPM measure

Working with OPM/PPM MeasurementsPost Processing Software 197Viewing Power Meter ResultsViewing Power Meter ResultsPower meter results are displayed i

Working with OPM/PPM Measurements198 FastReporter 2Changing the Correction Factor (FR2-FC Mode)Changing the Correction Factor (FR2-FC Mode)Correction

Post Processing Software 19910 Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) filesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter 2 lets you work with measurement files

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 11Starting FastReporter 2Once the trial period is over, you will have the possibility to r

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) files200 FastReporter 2Modifying Unit Model and Unit Serial NumberModifying Unit Model and Unit Serial Numbe

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) filesPost Processing Software 201Modifying Unit Model and Unit Serial NumberTo change the unit serial number

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) files202 FastReporter 2Showing or Hiding Threshold and Result InformationShowing or Hiding Threshold and Res

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) filesPost Processing Software 203Applying a Configuration File to Selected FIP FilesApplying a Configuration

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) files204 FastReporter 2FIP Graphic Display OptionsFIP Graphic Display OptionsThe FastReporter 2 application

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) filesPost Processing Software 205FIP Graphic Display OptionsTo change FIP graphic display options:1. On the

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) files206 FastReporter 2Using Custom IdentifiersUsing Custom IdentifiersYou can add up to five custom identif

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) filesPost Processing Software 207Saving Legacy FIP Files in .cmax2 File FormatSaving Legacy FIP Files in .cm

Working with Fiber Inspection Probe (FIP) files208 FastReporter 2Viewing Power Meter and OLTS ResultsViewing Power Meter and OLTS ResultsYour .cmax2 f

Post Processing Software 20911 Working with iOLM filesAccepted File FormatsFastReporter 2 lets you work with measurement files saved in the following

Getting Started with FastReporter 212 FastReporter 2Activating the FastReporter 2 Software OptionsActivating the FastReporter 2 Software OptionsSome f

Working with iOLM files210 FastReporter 2Understanding the Link ViewThe pass/fail status also depends on the threshold values specified. The link over

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 211Understanding the Link ViewThe link composition is described below. Element position: The distance

Working with iOLM files212 FastReporter 2Understanding the Link View Pass/Fail not tested: A gray background indicates that the element is unknown. I

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 213Managing Multiple MeasurementsManaging Multiple MeasurementsWhen you are working with more than one

Working with iOLM files214 FastReporter 2Managing Multiple MeasurementsNote: When viewing grouped fibers, the End of fiber element (B) is set accordin

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 215Modifying Tolerance and Bidirectional SettingsModifying Tolerance and Bidirectional SettingsYou can

Working with iOLM files216 FastReporter 2Modifying Tolerance and Bidirectional SettingsTo change the extended element matching tolerance:1. On the Set

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 217Modifying iOLM ThresholdsModifying iOLM ThresholdsThe types of thresholds that you can view and mod

Working with iOLM files218 FastReporter 2Modifying iOLM Thresholds3. In the Results window, select the Thresholds tab.4. Select the wavelengths for wh

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 219Modifying iOLM Settings (FR2-FC Mode)Modifying iOLM Settings (FR2-FC Mode)In the Summary tab you ca

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 13Activating the FastReporter 2 Software OptionsTo generate and send the Identification fi

Working with iOLM files220 FastReporter 2Modifying iOLM Settings (FR2-FC Mode)Note: If the link ORL value is saturated (displayed with a < symbol),

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 221Modifying the Splitter Ratio InformationModifying the Splitter Ratio InformationThe Link Definition

Working with iOLM files222 FastReporter 2Modifying Identifier Labels (FR2-FC Mode)Modifying Identifier Labels (FR2-FC Mode)You can view and modify the

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 223Modifying Identifier Labels (FR2-FC Mode)4. Select the identifier from the list of available choice

Working with iOLM files224 FastReporter 2Changing Fiber Core Size (FR2-FC Mode)Changing Fiber Core Size (FR2-FC Mode)The FastReporter 2 application di

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 225Managing ElementsManaging ElementsWhen an element or a section is selected from the link view, the

Working with iOLM files226 FastReporter 2Managing ElementsWhen you hover the mouse over any element groups, the application displays the group details

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 227Managing ElementsThe elements that you could see on the link are described in the table below:Eleme

Working with iOLM files228 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabCustomizing the Elements Table TabWhen viewing measurements, you can custom

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 229Customizing the Elements Table TabThe corresponding view is displayed in the Elements Table tab.You

Getting Started with FastReporter 214 FastReporter 2Activating the FastReporter 2 Software Options3. Select which option or options you want to activa

Working with iOLM files230 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabViewing Group ElementsLink elements will be displayed as groups when the iO

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 231Customizing the Elements Table TabNote: If some elements are grouped, the total group loss value is

Working with iOLM files232 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabAdding ElementsThe application allows you to add elements in iOLM and iOLM

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 233Customizing the Elements Table TabTo add an element:1. Open an iOLM or iOLM bidir file.2. Select th

Working with iOLM files234 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabTo add an element to a group of elements:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Select an

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 235Customizing the Elements Table TabTo add an existing element to other fibers:1. Select the element

Working with iOLM files236 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabModifying Element TypesYou can view and modify element types that you see i

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 237Customizing the Elements Table TabYou can edit the properties for iOLM elements and sections. Event

Working with iOLM files238 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabDeleting ElementsThe application allows you to delete the manually added el

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 239Customizing the Elements Table TabManaging Custom ElementsOn a given link topology, it is possible

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 15Activating the FastReporter 2 Software Options6. Click Generate and Send Identification

Working with iOLM files240 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabTo add a custom element:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Click on Custom Elements un

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 241Customizing the Elements Table Tab5. Select the custom element type.6. Press OK to save the changes

Working with iOLM files242 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabTo modify a custom element:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Click on Custom Elements

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 243Customizing the Elements Table TabTo delete the custom element:1. Open an iOLM file.2. Click on Cus

Working with iOLM files244 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabEnabling 2:N Splitters2:N splitters can be used to create network redundanc

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 245Customizing the Elements Table TabTo enable a 2:N splitter:1. Open the iOLM configuration file.2. F

Working with iOLM files246 FastReporter 2Customizing the Elements Table TabSetting Launch and Receive Fibers on ElementsYou can change Link Start Elem

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 247Customizing the Elements Table TabTo change the launch fiber and receive fiber positions:1. Open th

Working with iOLM files248 FastReporter 2Analyzing Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)Analyzing Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)You can recalculate the acquisition r

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 249Using the Failed Element FilterUsing the Failed Element FilterIn order to quickly see which measure

Getting Started with FastReporter 216 FastReporter 2Customizing the Main WindowCustomizing the Main WindowWhen you start FastReporter 2, the main wind

Working with iOLM files250 FastReporter 2Generating a .sor File From iOLM Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)3. Select what you want to do with the resulting f

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 251Generating a .sor File From iOLM Measurements (FR2-FC Mode)Note: If a .sor file with the same name

Working with iOLM files252 FastReporter 2Managing Configuration Files (FR2-FC Mode)Managing Configuration Files (FR2-FC Mode)You can create a new conf

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 253Managing Configuration Files (FR2-FC Mode)Applying Configuration SettingsYou can use the settings o

Working with iOLM files254 FastReporter 2Understanding DiagnosticsUnderstanding DiagnosticsThis section explains the diagnostics feature available in

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 255Viewing Power Meter ResultsViewing Power Meter ResultsPower meter results are displayed in the OPM

Working with iOLM files256 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional iOLM FilesTo create a bidirectional iOLM file:1. If you have not done so already, acti

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 257Managing Bidirectional iOLM Files5. Select the desired file naming options. Select A->B filenam

Working with iOLM files258 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional iOLM Files6. Select which documentation will be used for the bidirectional measurement

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 259Managing Bidirectional iOLM Files7. Select which thresholds you will use in the bidirectional measu

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 17Customizing the Main WindowTo display the various toolbars and panes:1. In the main wind

Working with iOLM files260 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional iOLM Files8. If you want to keep the original unidirectional files open after creating

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 261Managing Bidirectional iOLM Files9. If you want bidirectional files created automatically using the

Working with iOLM files262 FastReporter 2Managing Bidirectional iOLM FilesWorking with Virtual Bidirectional FilesVirtual bidirectional files are a wa

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 263Viewing Section Length for Multiple MeasurementsViewing Section Length for Multiple MeasurementsWhe

Working with iOLM files264 FastReporter 2Matching Link Elements with a ReferenceMatching Link Elements with a ReferenceWhen any measurement is selecte

Working with iOLM filesPost Processing Software 265Matching Link Elements Without a ReferenceMatching Link Elements Without a ReferenceWhen multiple m

Working with iOLM files266 FastReporter 2Displaying Statistics for Matched MeasurementsDisplaying Statistics for Matched MeasurementsWhen displaying m

Post Processing Software 26712 Viewing and Editing MeasurementsOnce you have added files to your list, you can view the results for the measurements t

Viewing and Editing Measurements268 FastReporter 2Editing Measurement Identification Information4. Click in the white section to the right of a field

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsPost Processing Software 269Editing Measurement Identification Information4. For each item that you want to include in

Getting Started with FastReporter 218 FastReporter 2Customizing the Main WindowTo move a toolbar:1. Select the toolbar handle.2. Click and drag the to

Viewing and Editing Measurements270 FastReporter 2Editing Measurement Identification InformationModifying the Calibration Date for OTDRsSometimes, old

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsPost Processing Software 271Editing Measurement Identification InformationTo edit the calibration date:1. Select one o

Viewing and Editing Measurements272 FastReporter 2Editing Measurement Identification InformationModifying Additional InformationYou can modify additio

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsPost Processing Software 273Modifying Summary Information (FR2-FC Mode)Modifying Summary Information (FR2-FC Mode)When

Viewing and Editing Measurements274 FastReporter 2Viewing and Sorting Files or MeasurementsViewing and Sorting Files or MeasurementsYou can view and s

Viewing and Editing MeasurementsPost Processing Software 275Viewing and Sorting Files or MeasurementsTo apply sorting to other windows:1. Select the f

Viewing and Editing Measurements276 FastReporter 2Saving Measurement FilesSaving Measurement FilesYou can save the changes you make to selected measur

Post Processing Software 27713 Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsFastReporter 2 can print and generate two types of reports: Measurement rep

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports278 FastReporter 2Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)You can easily generate a

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 279Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)To generate a report:1. Select measurements or

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 19Customizing the Main WindowTo move a pane or tab: 1. Click and hold the selected pane ti

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports280 FastReporter 2Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)5. You can have the report generated in one file, or mult

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 281Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)8. Depending on your choice, select the file na

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports282 FastReporter 2Generating Reports (FR2-FC Mode)11. In the File Type list, select whether you want to sav

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 283Previewing ReportsPreviewing ReportsYou can view your reports on-screen before

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports284 FastReporter 2Printing ReportsPrinting ReportsFastReporter 2 allows you to print your reports for futur

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 285Using the Clipboard (FR2-FC Mode)Using the Clipboard (FR2-FC Mode)You can copy

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports286 FastReporter 2Importing and Exporting TemplatesImporting and Exporting TemplatesYou can import existing

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 287Importing and Exporting Templates4. Browse to the current location of the templ

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports288 FastReporter 2Importing and Exporting TemplatesTo export a template to another location:1. From the Too

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 289Importing and Exporting Templates3. Select the location where you want to expor

Post Processing Software iiiLicence Agreement and WarrantyIMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING THIS INSTALLATION P

Getting Started with FastReporter 220 FastReporter 2Selecting Items From Lists and MenusSelecting Items From Lists and MenusWhen selecting items in a

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports290 FastReporter 2Creating and Modifying Report TemplatesCreating and Modifying Report TemplatesYou can cre

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 291Using Crystal Report TemplatesUsing Crystal Report TemplatesUsing Crystal repor

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports292 FastReporter 2Using Crystal Report TemplatesTo add a report template to the list of available templates

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 293Using Excel Report TemplatesUsing Excel Report TemplatesThe default templates i

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports294 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesUsing the Configuration SheetThe configuration sheet contains

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 295Using Excel Report TemplatesSome non-mandatory, or supportive flags, are hidden

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports296 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesThe sheet details are used to specify if multiple sheets shou

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 297Using Excel Report TemplatesThe FilterDetails table is divided into three colum

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports298 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesOne sheet can have multiple filters.The range indicates the a

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 299Using Excel Report TemplatesBy default, this sheet is hidden. To view it, right

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 21Using the Software Customization WizardTo customize the FastReporter 2 application:1. In

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports300 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesYou have to provide special prefixes and suffixes to the fiel

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 301Using Excel Report TemplatesThe multi-row tag inserts multiple rows in Excel. F

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports302 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesThe multi-column tag is used to process one single tag at a t

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 303Using Excel Report TemplatesThe Block tag contains several other tags. It indic

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports304 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesTo add blocks for loss, reflectance and attenuation, you have

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 305Using Excel Report TemplatesIn the case of multiple tags in a single cell, sinc

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports306 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesSince there is only one possibility for the reflectance, you

Generating, Previewing and Printing ReportsPost Processing Software 307Using Excel Report TemplatesUsing the Universal SheetThe universal sheet provid

Generating, Previewing and Printing Reports308 FastReporter 2Using Excel Report TemplatesUniversal SheetTables and FieldsFieldsContainsTab l esCommon

Post Processing Software 30914 Using FastReporter 2 ToolsTools are available to help you better manage your data: Data transfer tools Related analys

Getting Started with FastReporter 222 FastReporter 2Using the Software Customization Wizard3. Select the measurement types that you want the applicati

Using FastReporter 2 Tools310 FastReporter 2To start an analysis tool:1. Select the measurement in the Measurements tab.2. On the Tools menu, click St

Using FastReporter 2 ToolsPost Processing Software 311Setting a Reference File or Measurement (FR2-FC Mode)Setting a Reference File or Measurement (FR

Using FastReporter 2 Tools312 FastReporter 2Setting a Reference File or Measurement (FR2-FC Mode)To set a reference measurement:1. In the Measurement

Using FastReporter 2 ToolsPost Processing Software 313Automatically Documenting Measurement Files (FR2-FC Mode)Automatically Documenting Measurement F

Using FastReporter 2 Tools314 FastReporter 2Automatically Documenting Measurement Files (FR2-FC Mode)To use the auto documentation feature:1. In the F

Using FastReporter 2 ToolsPost Processing Software 315Automatically Documenting Measurement Files (FR2-FC Mode)5. To copy items from the reference tra

Using FastReporter 2 Tools316 FastReporter 2Automatically Documenting Measurement Files (FR2-FC Mode)6. Select whether you want to copy the fiber IDs

Using FastReporter 2 ToolsPost Processing Software 317Automatically Documenting Measurement Files (FR2-FC Mode) If you are using all of the identifie

Using FastReporter 2 Tools318 FastReporter 2Using the Duplicated Measurements Tool (FR2-FC Mode)Using the Duplicated Measurements Tool (FR2-FC Mode)So

Using FastReporter 2 ToolsPost Processing Software 319Using the Duplicated Measurements Tool (FR2-FC Mode)To search for duplicated information in file

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 23Using the Software Customization Wizard5. In the case of the PC version, for more detail

Using FastReporter 2 Tools320 FastReporter 2Using the Duplicated Measurements Tool (FR2-FC Mode)3. Select the Tools menu, then Duplicate Measurements

Post Processing Software 32115 Exporting Data for Postprocessing (FR2-FC Mode)FastReporter 2 can issue data files in a simplified, raw format for furt

Exporting Data for Postprocessing (FR2-FC Mode)322 FastReporter 24. In the Template list, select a data export template.5. In the File Name box, type

Exporting Data for Postprocessing (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 3236. In the File Type list, select .xls.7. Click OK.

Post Processing Software 32516 FastReporter 2 ExamplesThis chapter walks you through the tasks required to create and modify projects, reports, and te

FastReporter 2 Examples326 FastReporter 2Creating an OTDR Bidirectional ProjectCreating an OTDR Bidirectional ProjectYou can change the directions of

FastReporter 2 ExamplesPost Processing Software 327Creating a Fiber Characterization ReportCreating a Fiber Characterization ReportThroughout the netw

FastReporter 2 Examples328 FastReporter 2Creating a Fiber Characterization Report9. Click By information present in the file.10. Click OK.11. In the M

FastReporter 2 ExamplesPost Processing Software 329Creating a Fiber Characterization ReportTo print the report:1. On the File menu, click Print.2. If

Getting Started with FastReporter 224 FastReporter 2Working with Two Monitors (PC Version)Working with Two Monitors (PC Version)If your computer is eq

FastReporter 2 Examples330 FastReporter 2Creating a Fiber Characterization ReportTo create an electronic version of the report:1. On the Tools menu, c

FastReporter 2 ExamplesPost Processing Software 331Creating a Fiber Characterization Report3. Select a file type for your report. You can select betwe

FastReporter 2 Examples332 FastReporter 2Creating a Fiber Characterization Report5. In the File Name box, type a name for the report.

FastReporter 2 ExamplesPost Processing Software 333Creating a Project TemplateCreating a Project TemplateYou can save the properties and settings you

FastReporter 2 Examples334 FastReporter 2Creating a Project Template4. On the Settings menu, click Project Settings.5. Under the Identification tab, e

FastReporter 2 ExamplesPost Processing Software 335Creating a Project Template8. In the File name box, type a name for the project template file.9. Cl

FastReporter 2 Examples336 FastReporter 2Creating a Project Template11. To set the new project template as the default template, click the file name,

Post Processing Software 33717 TroubleshootingHelp and support options for FastReporter 2 are available on the Help menu.Consulting the Online HelpHel

Post Processing Software 339A Description of Event TypesThis section describes all types of events that may appear in the events table generated by th

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 25Changing FastReporter 2 OptionsChanging FastReporter 2 OptionsYou can change the general

Description of Event Types340 FastReporter 2Span StartSpan Start The Span Start of a trace is the event that marks the beginning of the fiber span. By

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 341Continuous FiberContinuous Fiber This event indicates that the selected acquisition range was sh

Description of Event Types342 FastReporter 2End of AnalysisEnd of Analysis This event indicates that the pulse width used did not provide enough dynam

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 343Non-Reflective EventNon-Reflective Event This event is characterized by a sudden decrease in the

Description of Event Types344 FastReporter 2Reflective EventReflective EventReflective events appear as spikes in the fiber trace. They are caused by

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 345Positive EventPositive Event This event indicates a splice with an apparent gain, due to the jun

Description of Event Types346 FastReporter 2Launch LevelLaunch LevelThis event indicates the level of the signal launched into the fiber. The figure

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 347Fiber SectionFiber SectionThis symbol denotes a fiber section with no event. The sum of all fib

Description of Event Types348 FastReporter 2Merged EventMerged EventThis symbol denotes an event combined with one or more other events. It also indic

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 349Merged Event The total loss ( dB) produced by the events is measured by plotting two straight

Getting Started with FastReporter 226 FastReporter 2Changing FastReporter 2 Options4. Click Apply to save your change and continue configuring FastRep

Description of Event Types350 FastReporter 2Merged EventPass/Fail TestsAs an example about pass/fail tests, let us consider the situation below:For a

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 351Merged EventAll Event Types Are TestedIn the first case, where all event types are tested, the p

Description of Event Types352 FastReporter 2Merged EventNot All Event Types Are TestedIn this situation, the only thing that we can clearly know is wh

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 353Merged EventEffect of Event Status in the Global Trace Status A trace status is, by default, se

Description of Event Types354 FastReporter 2EchoEchoThis symbol indicates that a reflective event has been detected after the end of the fiber. In th

Description of Event TypesPost Processing Software 355Reflective Event (Possible Echo)Reflective Event (Possible Echo)This symbol indicates a reflecti

Post Processing Software 357B Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: TheoryEXFO’s Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer applies the phase-shift method, which consist

Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: Theory358 FastReporter 2Using Data Fits to Obtain DispersionUsing Data Fits to Obtain DispersionThis section gives you

Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: TheoryPost Processing Software 359Using Data Fits to Obtain DispersionG.653 DSF50/12562.5/125G.655 NZDSF1530 nm-1565 n

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 27Changing FastReporter 2 OptionsTo change supported measurement types:1. On the Tools men

Measuring Chromatic Dispersion: Theory360 FastReporter 2Helping You Manage Chromatic DispersionAs the previous table demonstrates, specific fits are r

Post Processing Software 361C Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: TheoryThe dispersion phenomenon is described as a number of non-intensity-depend

Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: Theory362 FastReporter 2In a long fiber, numerous mode-coupling events occur along the fiber length, so that l

Measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion: TheoryPost Processing Software 363It is essential to keep in mind that DGD fluctuates in time and can be eithe

Post Processing Software 365DReport SamplesThis section presents samples of some reports you can generate using FastReporter 2. Keep in mind that thos

Report Samples366 FastReporter 2Bidirectional OTDRBidirectional OTDR

Report SamplesPost Processing Software 367OTDROTDR    

Report Samples368 FastReporter 2Fiber CharacterizationFiber Characterization

Report SamplesPost Processing Software 369Fiber Inspection ProbeFiber Inspection Probe

Getting Started with FastReporter 228 FastReporter 2Changing FastReporter 2 OptionsTo change display options:1. On the Tools menu, click Options.2. Cl

Report Samples370 FastReporter 2iOLMiOLM

Report SamplesPost Processing Software 371OTDR Advanced Cable (Excel Template)OTDR Advanced Cable (Excel Template)This report displays various informa

Report Samples372 FastReporter 2iOLM + FIP (Excel Template)iOLM + FIP (Excel Template)This report displays the iOLMandFIP measurement values in single

Report SamplesPost Processing Software 373iOLM Bidirectional (Excel Template)iOLM Bidirectional (Excel Template)This report displays the Bidirectional

Report Samples374 FastReporter 2iOLM Advanced Cable Report (Excel Report)iOLM Advanced Cable Report (Excel Report)This report shows detailed informati

IndexPost Processing Software 375Index2:N splitters... 244AA-BLSA loss ...

Index376 FastReporter 2checking out files, EXFO Connect... 92, 93chromatic dispersioncoefficient... 18

IndexPost Processing Software 377statistics... 154, 266types... 2

Index378 FastReporter 2features for your product... 1fiberchanging length ... 183, 189core size ...

IndexPost Processing Software 379Iidentifiersfile matching ... 50labels ...

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 29Changing FastReporter 2 Options4. If needed, select Display time difference from GMT / U

Index380 FastReporter 2manualloopback... 58, 71matching of OTDR files... 54measurement o

IndexPost Processing Software 381optical tests possible ... 1optionsactivating...

Index382 FastReporter 2power meterchanging unit. ... 194correction factor... 198resul

IndexPost Processing Software 383savingmeasurement files ... 276OTDR file in a different format ... 168searching

Index384 FastReporter 2removing ... 46renaming ... 46report ..

IndexPost Processing Software 385Zzero-dispersion wavelength, definition ... 360zoomauto zoom level 1 ... 134auto zoom

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Getting Started with FastReporter 230 FastReporter 2Changing FastReporter 2 Options6. If you do not want to see the menu items that are not activated

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 31Changing FastReporter 2 Options8. Select your preferred distance unit.

Getting Started with FastReporter 232 FastReporter 2Changing FastReporter 2 Options9. If you want a Web page to appear in the graphic pane, you can en

Getting Started with FastReporter 2Post Processing Software 33Exiting FastReporter 210. Select wether you want the links from the graphics pane to ope

Post Processing Software 353 Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Projects are the files that you require in your analysis or post-processing activity.

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)36 FastReporter 2Managing Projects5. Select the desired files to include in the project.6. Click Open to add the fi

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 37Managing Projects9. In the File name box, type a name for the project file.Note: FastRep

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)38 FastReporter 2Managing ProjectsTo save a project file:On the File menu, click Save Project.To save the project f

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 39Managing Projects3. Select the destination where you want to import the file.4. If you w

ContentsPost Processing Software vContents1 Introducing FastReporter 2 ... 1Ava

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)40 FastReporter 2Managing ProjectsTo export a Fiber Characterization (FC) project:1. From the File menu, select Exp

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 41Managing ProjectsAdding and Removing Measurement FilesA FastReporter 2 project can conta

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)42 FastReporter 2Managing Projects3. Select the measurement files to add.4. Click Open to add the selected files to

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 43Managing ProjectsChanging General Project PropertiesYou can provide a descriptive title

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)44 FastReporter 2Managing Project TemplatesManaging Project TemplatesYou can save the properties and settings you o

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 45Managing Project Templates6. In the File name box, type a name for the project template

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)46 FastReporter 2Managing Project TemplatesTo change the default template file:1. On the File menu, point to New, a

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 47Changing File DirectionChanging File DirectionChanging the direction for your measuremen

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)48 FastReporter 2Matching FilesMatching FilesFastReporter 2 provides three options for matching files in projects:

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 49Matching FilesFor this type of file matching, the file type is the first priority for ea

Contentsvi FastReporter 25 Working with OTDR Files ...107Changing OTDR Setting

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)50 FastReporter 2Matching FilesTo automatically match files based on information:1. On the Settings menu, click Pro

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 51Matching Files4. Select the required identifiers type to use them for file matching. 5.

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)52 FastReporter 2Matching FilesTo delete identifiers:1. On the Settings menu, click Project settings.2. Select the

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 53Matching Files3. Select By filename.4. If needed, add or remove items. Click , then ty

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)54 FastReporter 2Matching FilesMatching Files ManuallyThe manual file matching mode allows you to decide which file

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 55Matching Files5. In the Matched Files window, select a file in the File 1 column and dra

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)56 FastReporter 2Setting Auto Refresh in a Specific FolderSetting Auto Refresh in a Specific FolderThe auto refresh

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 57Working in Loopback ModeWorking in Loopback ModeThe loopback mode allows you to test bot

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)58 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback ModePerforming Unidirectional Loopback MeasurementsThe unidirectional loopback

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 59Working in Loopback Mode4. Set the automated documentation for your resulting files:4a.

ContentsPost Processing Software vii9 Working with OPM/PPM Measurements ... 193Accepted File Formats ..

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)60 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode4b. Set the value you want to show for each identifier.  Enter how many d

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 61Working in Loopback Mode If you are using identifiers 3 and 4, you can have the applica

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)62 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode In the case of identifier 3 for iOLM, you can set a predefined list of t

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 63Working in Loopback Mode5. Set how you want the resulting files named. 5a. If desired, c

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)64 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode5b. Select which items to use in the file name. If you include the measure

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 65Working in Loopback Mode5c. Select which type of separator you want to use between the i

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)66 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode6. In the Overview step, you can see the resulting files. The remaining id

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 67Working in Loopback Mode8. Select whether the loop will be automatically detected, or if

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)68 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback ModeNote: If you select the element or section in the cable view, all of the c

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 69Working in Loopback ModeLoopremainingto be setSet loopNumber of loops to setLoop startLo

Contentsviii FastReporter 212 Viewing and Editing Measurements ...267Editing Measurement Identifi

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)70 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode10. The result files and their statuses appear in the Summary step. If the

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 71Working in Loopback ModePerforming Bidirectional Loopback MeasurementThe bidir loopback

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)72 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode4. Set the automated documentation for your resulting files:4a. Select whi

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 73Working in Loopback Mode4b. Set the value you want to show for each identifier. Enter al

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)74 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode6. Set how you want the resulting files named. 6a. If desired, change the

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 75Working in Loopback Mode6b. Select which items to use in the file name.Note: The Use the

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)76 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode6c. Select which type of separator you want to use between the items. Clic

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 77Working in Loopback Mode7. In the Overview step, you can see the resulting bidirectional

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)78 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback Mode9. Select whether the loop will be automatically detected, or if you want

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 79Working in Loopback ModeIn OTDR mode, you can display the error table at the bottom of t

ContentsPost Processing Software ixA Description of Event Types ... 339Span Start

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)80 FastReporter 2Working in Loopback ModeThe result files and their statuses appear in the Summary step. If there w

Working with Projects (FR2-FC Mode)Post Processing Software 81Working in Loopback ModeYou can select to keep the original files in your current projec

Post Processing Software 834 Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)You can use FastReporter 2 conjointly with EXFO Connect to m

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)84 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. Under Login, enter the server and ident

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 85Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo display the browser on-screen

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)86 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect BrowserTo activate the automatic refresh for the

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 87Using the EXFO Connect BrowserSearching for Files in the Brows

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)88 FastReporter 2Using the EXFO Connect Browser2. Select the period for which you want to

Using EXFO Connect with FastReporter 2 (FR2-FC Mode, PC Only)Post Processing Software 89Using the EXFO Connect Browser3. If you want to add additional