Mini Optical Time Domain Reflectometer TekRanger®2 TFS3031 Features and Benefits Applications One-button Fully Automatic IntelliTrace Installation and Acceptance Testing of Fiber Analysis Fiber Optic Networks Singlemode Distance and Loss Fiber Optic System Maintenance Testing Measurements Traceable to NIST Locating Optical Cable Faults During Large, Backlit, High-resolution Display Restoration Multimode/Singlemode in One Unit Optical System Documentation (Optional) Keyboard Port and Optional Mini-key- board RS-232 and Parallel Ports for Printing and PC Access Shock, Water and Dust Resistant Auto Echo Detection Selectable Splice Loss and Reflectance Thresholds ® Files are Compatible with, FiberMaster ™ OTDR, FMTAP , PC Spreadsheets Export to Bellcore SOR Context Sensitive Help ® units, one IntelliTraceFilter acquisition provides con- TEKRANGER 2 TFS3031 sistent, repeatable and accurate results. The location, If your job is to install, maintain or restore optical reflectance and loss of every splice appears quickly fiber, the TekRanger 2 TFS3031 mini-OTDR with and clearly on the large, high-contrast display. IntelliTrace Automated Fiber Analysis System is a rugged, easy-to-use, mini-optical time domain reflec- The TFS3031 is the only mini-OTDR that can locate tometer (OTDR) that’s built for you. It’s designed to an event at 10 meters while also finding an end at stand the rigors of field work, while providing pre- 175 km away (on singlemode fiber) with the push of cise measurements on singlemode or multimode opti- a single button. No need for multiple acquisitions to cal fiber systems. get a complete picture of your fiber, either with a dis- played trace or an event table. You get greater pro- THE INTELLITRACE ADVANTAGE ductivity in labor with less training. IntelliTrace technology automatically adjusts and optimizes test parameters so you don’t have to. Just TRACEABLE MEASUREMENTS press the Start/Stop button and it will provide the The TekRanger 2 TFS3031 offers traceability on sin- best possible resolution, while maximizing dynamic glemode distance and loss measurements. This range to give you the most accurate measurements means that both the hardware and the software are available in a mini-OTDR today. Unlike competitive included in our accuracy specifications. What this ® means to you is that you can count on the made it easier to see events up close as ing your spliced fibers. The data can also ® TFS3031 mini-OTDR to provide the most well as to see events as far as 175 km. be used in the Tektronix FiberMaster reliable and repeatable measurements of OTDR. CONVENIENT DATA STORAGE any OTDR in the world. EASY SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATES Test results can be stored in the ® SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE TekRanger 2’s ample internal memory or The TFS3031’s optional disk drive and The TFS3031 sets a new performance collected on the optional floppy disk RS-232 port permit updating of the unit’s ™ standard for the combination of dynamic drive. Windows based FMTAP software firmware in the field so you can easily range, measurement range and dead zone package gives you virtually unlimited keep up with the latest technology. performance in a mini-OTDR. We’ve flexibility when analyzing and document- Characteristics WAVELENGTHS Reflectance Accuracy – Exceeds Bellcore Laser Safety – 2 GR-196-CORE* . Class 1 per 21 CFR 1040. 850 nm ±30 nm, multimode. Class 1 per CEI/IEC 825-1: 1993. 1300 nm ±30 nm, multimode. Measurement Time (Auto) – Less than 3 Options 3T, 4T and 7T are Class 1. 1310 nm ±20 nm, singlemode. minutes (20 dB loss). Option 6T is Class 2. 1550 nm ±20 nm, singlemode. 2 Dead Zone* (Options 01, 03, 1625 nm ±20 nm, singlemode. 04, 06, 10, 12) (WITHOUT INTERNAL DISK DRIVE) 1 Dynamic Range* Event Loss Measurement Temperature Range – Dynamic Range Singlemode 5 m 15 m Operating: –10°C to +40°C. 850 nm (Opt. 01) 31 dB Multimode 3.5 m 8 m Nonoperating: –20°C to +60°C. 850/1300 nm (Opt. 03) 31/28 dB Display – High resolution 640 x 480; 7.2 in., high Storage Temperature – -20°C to +60°C. 1310 nm (Opt. 04) 30 dB contrast; Operator switchable backlight. Relative Humidity – 5% to 95% 1310/1550 nm (Opt. 06) 30/28 dB Selectable Pulse Widths – (dependent on (noncondensing). 1310/1550 nm (Opt. 10) 35/35 dB option). 2 Field Usage* – Shock, water and dust resistant. 1625 nm (Opt. 12) 30 dB Multimode: 2 Shock* – 30 in. drop. Readout Resolution – 850 nm: 1 m, 5 m, 10 m. Safety – UL 3111-1, CSA 1010.1. 25 cm minimum. 1300 nm: 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m, 50 m, 100 m. Loss threshold: 0.02 dB. Singlemode: 1 m, 5 m, 10 m, 20 m, 50 m, 100 m, Physical Characteristics Loss resolution: 0.001dB. 200 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m, 3200 m (with Dimensions cm in. Opt. 10 and 12 only). Distance Measurements – Meters, Feet, Miles. Width 29.2 11.5 Memory Capacity – OTDR Distance Range Settings – Height 11.4 4.5 100 traces in internal memory (typical). Singlemode: 1 to 240 km. Depth 24.1 9.5 Multimode: 1 to 40 km. 3.5 in. floppy disk drive (optional). Weight kg lb. ™ Output Ports – RS-232 Serial; Centronics Distance Resolution (IntelliTrace ) – 25 cm to Net 4.2 9.2 parallel printer, mini-DIN (keyboard). 40 m. 1 * Typical performance @ 25°C. 3 2 Power Options – AC (100 to 240 V, 50 to Hardware Scale Accuracy* – * Per Bellcore GR-196-CORE. –5 3 60 Hz). DC Operation: 9 to 16 VDC. Internal Horizontal Time Base: ±1.25 m ±1.25 m ± 10 x * Excludes uncertainty in fiber IR and cabling NiCad rechargeable battery (4 hours of operation factor. Distance 4 * Verified on NIST traceable calibration system, depending on operating mode). Vertical Linearity: 0.02 dB/dB. singlemode options only. *4 System Measurement Accuracy – Distance: ±4 m. Loss: ±0.01 dB. 2 P AGE DESCR I PTOR-L Ordering Information TFS3031 LANGUAGE OPTIONS Opt. 1T – Hard Transit Case (016-1210-00). ® 4 TekRanger 2 Base Unit. Includes: Alternate language instrument interface and Opt. 2T* – Optical LED Source, multimode User Manual. All language options can also be run in 850/1300 nm reference source (TOP130). Includes: Operator Manual (070-9027-06); Quick English. 5 Reference Card (063-2096-02); NiCad Battery Pack Opt. 3T* – Optical Laser Source, singlemode 1310 nm (146-0112-00); Power/Charger Adapter (119-4545-01); Opt. L1 – French. reference source (TOP140). Power Cord (161-0228-00); Soft Carrying Case 4 Opt. L2 – Italian. Opt. 5T* – Optical Power Meter 850/1310/1550 nm (016-1215-02). (TOP200). Opt. L3 – German. 1 4 OUTPUT PORT OPTIONS* Opt. 6T* – Visual Fault Finder 635 nm (TOP300). Opt. L4 – Spanish. 5 Multimode Options (62.5 μm GI Fiber) – Opt. L5 – Japanese. Opt. 7T* – Optical Laser Source, singlemode 1310/1550 nm reference source (TOP160). Opt. 01: Single wavelength 850 nm. Opt. L6 – Portuguese. 5 Opt. 8T* – High Power Optical Power Meter Opt. 03: Dual wavelength 850/1300 nm. Opt. L7 – Simple Chinese. 980/1310/1550 nm (TOP220). Singlemode Options (ITU-T G.652) – Opt. L8 – Standard Chinese. 5 Opt. 9T* – Adjustable Optical Attenuator, singlemode Opt. 04: Single wavelength 1310 nm. Opt. LF – Finnish. 0-35 dB (TOP400). Opt. 06: Dual wavelength 1310/1550 nm. Opt. LD – Dutch. Hard Travel Case – Order 016-1210-00. Opt. 10: Dual wavelength 1310/1550 nm extended MEASUREMENT SERVICE OPTIONS RS-232 PC Interface Cable – Order 012-1379-00. range. Opt. R3 – Repair warranty extended to cover three FMTAP Trace Analysis Package – Order FMTAP. Opt. 12: Single wavelength 1625 nm. years. Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter – Order INTERNATIONAL POWER PLUGS Opt. R5 – Repair warranty extended to cover five 198-5810-00 Opt. A1 – Universal Euro 220 V. Order 161-0066-09. years. Centronics Parallel Printer Cable – Order Opt. A2 – United Kingdom 240 V. Order 161-0066-10. 012-1214-00. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Opt. A3 – Australia 240 V. Order 161-0066-11. Opt. 11 – 3.5 in. Disk Drive. Module Level Service Manual – Order 070-9026-04. Opt. A4 – N. American 240V, 60 Hz. Opt. 19 – Mini-keyboard (118-9402-00). E2000/PC Connector – Order 119-5164-00. Opt. A5 – Switzerland 220 V. Order 161-0154-00. Opt. 1D – Test Data Sheet. Portable Printer – Order DMAPRN. Opt. A6 – Japan 110 V. Order 161-0288-00. ™ Opt. 1S – FMTAP Software. CONFIGURATION KITS 2 Connector Options* TFS3031 Opt. AN – LAN Configuration. Multimode Options Singlemode Option Connector Type Part Number Includes: 850/1300 nm multimode OTDR port, 3.5 in. 20 30 Biconic 119-4515-00 disk drive, ST connector, FMTAP software, Hard travel case. 21 31 FC/PC 119-4516-00 TFS3031 Opt. AX – Installer Configuration. 22 32 D4/PC 119-4514-00 Includes: 850/1300 nm multimode port, 1310/1550 nm 24 34 ST/PC 119-4513-00 singlemode OTDR Port, 3.5 in. disk drive, ST connector 25 35 DIN/PC 47256 119-4546-00 on multimode, FC connector on singlemode, FMTAP 26 36 DIAMOND 3.5 119-4558-00 Software, Hard travel case. 28 38 SC/PC 119-4518-00 3 41 FC/APC* 119-5115-00 3 42 SC/APC* 119-5154-00 3 44 ST/APC* 119-5888-00 3 45 DIN/APC* 119-5887-00 P AGE DESCR I PTOR-R 3 Recommended Accessories TOP Handheld Optical Test FMTAP™ Analysis Software — TOP140 Optical Laser Source Singlemode 1310 nm Products — Overview Overview The TOP series of handheld fiber optic Stabilized calibrated output tools are compact, rugged and extremely Hermetically sealed laser diode for reliable instruments for installing and longevity maintaining fiber optic networks. The TOP160 Optical Laser Source series includes both LED and laser Dual wavelength single-mode (1310 sources, optical power meters, a visual and 1550 nm) fault finder and an optical attenuator. Stabilized calibrated output Hermetically sealed laser diode for longevity TOP200 Optical Power Meter Relative dB mode for direct attenua- tion and insertion loss measurements FMTAP version 3.1 OTDR trace analysis TOP220 High-level Optical Power software allows you to access, analyze Meter and document OTDR test data from a PC Measures up to +27 dBm Windows platform. You can easily ana- 980 nm to 1550 nm in 3 calibrated lyze single and multiple fibers and docu- wavelengths ment the quality of fiber links in your >100 hours battery life network using FMTAP software and your saved OTDR data files. TOP300 Visual Fault Finder Wavelength 635 nm TOP130 Optical LED Source FMTAP is compatible with tests from Universal connector interface Excellent long-term stability Tektronix mainframe and mini-OTDRs including the TFP2, TFP2A, TFS3030 and Highly visual fiber tracing fault Dual wavelength multi-mode TFS3031. It is also compatible with location (850 nm and 1300 nm) Bellcore SOR file formats. 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