Thanks Kevin that's more like it - I'ts starting to make sense - by describing it as the technician on the job , with things that I hadn't thought about like duration in terms of a working day and what you're thinking about to save time ,rather than waste it - Ive read tonnes about an OTDR yet still been unable to picture actually using it in real time situations until I saw your presentation here . It's one thing knowing all the parts and buttons -But knowing how to apply them to your advantage is the real gold ..
I work for a MSO currently we have an HFC network throughout our city. About a year ago I was promoted to the Fiber team. About 4 months into becoming a fiber tech, the tech with the most experience and time as a fiber tech left for another job. We don't currently have a training department. I have two other techs that I work with and we all have about the same experience. We have 2 FTB-2 pros and most of what we have learned has been through trial and error. I really wish I would have found your channel sooner. I am trying to get the new bosses to get us the iOLM feature, and also to go through one of the training sessions by exfo. I will also be sharing your videos with my co-workers. Thank you I learned a lot.
Chris, I feel your pain I learned OTDR as a tech through a lot of trial and error and questions. If you have EXFO gear and are in the US we can set up a online session. Drop me an email and I will set it up for you and your team. It is free! Kevin.Peres@EXFO.com
Nice sir, i got an idea how it works for testing range, pulse and duration, tomorrow we have fiber troubleshoot , thanks a lot,, best regards from philippines, 👍
Let me know how it goes I am glad you found some value in my video. For troubleshooting my biggest advice is increase your averaging time and reduce your pulse width.
Thanks Kevin, it was extremely informative I learnt a lot. I have a question and confusion regarding the resolution when testing links around 140km long, normally I would set the Dis range around 160km and the plus width about 1 or 3 microsecond and for the resolution I set it 5m. is it right or wrong? should I use less or more? the thing is I'm not certain about the usage of the resolution.
@@fibre.gelmonkey it absolutely could. If the splice is close it may merge into the reflective event. Great point. I have some customers adding “pigtail splice” as a new event. It’s a reflective event and splice combined
Awesome Kevin. Loved the Session. I have got a few questions regarding the troubleshooting of an optical fiber network with splitters(mostly 1:2) using OTDR. It will be great if you can help me out here. Thank you in advance.
Hi kevin thanks for your information We got alot of knowledge about OTDR Let me ask yoy question about reflection If the legnth of cable 49 KM what is best Reflection can recieve Range of accetable Reflection
@@KevinPeres Hi Kevin, thanks for answering. I was referring to what you explain at 36:00. I was interested in knowing the equivalence between pulse width and the distance the events need to be placed to be both detected. Thanks in advance!
@@HectorMtnz I believe this is the distance for OTDR detector to recover from reflection at said pulse width. The longer the pulse width, the higher the output power, the longer it takes for the detector to recover.
Thanks Kevin that's more like it - I'ts starting to make sense - by describing it as the technician on the job , with things that I hadn't thought about like duration in terms of a working day and what you're thinking about to save time ,rather than waste it - Ive read tonnes about an OTDR yet still been unable to picture actually using it in real time situations until I saw your presentation here . It's one thing knowing all the parts and buttons -But knowing how to apply them to your advantage is the real gold ..
I am glad you found value in the video. I just talk to my experiences my friend. I try not to get too deep into the weeds
So helpful Kevin. Absolutely love it. I’ll be showing this to all new hires.
Thank you. I am glad you found it useful.
I work for a MSO currently we have an HFC network throughout our city. About a year ago I was promoted to the Fiber team. About 4 months into becoming a fiber tech, the tech with the most experience and time as a fiber tech left for another job. We don't currently have a training department. I have two other techs that I work with and we all have about the same experience. We have 2 FTB-2 pros and most of what we have learned has been through trial and error. I really wish I would have found your channel sooner. I am trying to get the new bosses to get us the iOLM feature, and also to go through one of the training sessions by exfo. I will also be sharing your videos with my co-workers. Thank you I learned a lot.
Chris, I feel your pain I learned OTDR as a tech through a lot of trial and error and questions. If you have EXFO gear and are in the US we can set up a online session. Drop me an email and I will set it up for you and your team. It is free! Kevin.Peres@EXFO.com
Awesome, this is the kind of explanation I'm looking for to much time!!
Thank you I am glad you found it useful.
will share this at work. Good introduction to otdr's
I am glad you enjoyed it.
Kevin I wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge it means alot peace ✌🏻
I am happy you found it useful. I need to make time for more videos
Thanks Kevin, I really enjoyed it.
I am very happy you found it useful.
@@KevinPeres i sent you an email, am not if you received my email?
I am on vacation I have not checked it yet. I will keep an eye out for it
thanks kevin , lots of information.
lewis marfo thank you I am glad you found value in it
Great insights
Thank you my friend. I am glad you found some insight
Nice sir, i got an idea how it works for testing range, pulse and duration, tomorrow we have fiber troubleshoot , thanks a lot,, best regards from philippines, 👍
Let me know how it goes I am glad you found some value in my video. For troubleshooting my biggest advice is increase your averaging time and reduce your pulse width.
Yes sir i will do that, appreciate a lot, i really wanted to know more about, otdr, Troubleshooting.
Thanks Kevin, it was extremely informative I learnt a lot. I have a question and confusion regarding the resolution when testing links around 140km long, normally I would set the Dis range around 160km and the plus width about 1 or 3 microsecond and for the resolution I set it 5m. is it right or wrong? should I use less or more? the thing is I'm not certain about the usage of the resolution.
Hey Kevin, how about a loss in a fresnel reflection event, could it be due to splice from pigtail to cable inside the ODF?
@@fibre.gelmonkey it absolutely could. If the splice is close it may merge into the reflective event. Great point. I have some customers adding “pigtail splice” as a new event. It’s a reflective event and splice combined
Thanks Kevin.
Awesome Kevin. Loved the Session. I have got a few questions regarding the troubleshooting of an optical fiber network with splitters(mostly 1:2) using OTDR. It will be great if you can help me out here. Thank you in advance.
I emailed you sir
Hi kevin thanks for your information We got alot of knowledge about OTDR
Let me ask yoy question about reflection
If the legnth of cable 49 KM what is best Reflection can recieve
Range of accetable Reflection
So sorry for not responding earlier. I really need to pay more attention to CZcams. Please email me if you have questions. Kevin.Peres@EXFO.com
Yes kev you love it mate !!!
I love OTDR's!
@@KevinPeres what's your email my friend
@@johnellison1105 kevin.peres@exfo.com
Great video Kevin! One very basic and quick question: How do you calculate the distance of 1m based on the 10ns pulse width? Thanks!
Hector I am glad you liked the video! I am not sure I understand your question sir
@@KevinPeres Hi Kevin, thanks for answering. I was referring to what you explain at 36:00. I was interested in knowing the equivalence between pulse width and the distance the events need to be placed to be both detected. Thanks in advance!
@@HectorMtnz I believe this is the distance for OTDR detector to recover from reflection at said pulse width. The longer the pulse width, the higher the output power, the longer it takes for the detector to recover.
Thank you Sir.
You are most welcome I hope you enjoyed the seminar
thanks kevin , how to join ur seminar?
Im from indonesia and i technician FO
Teknisi, I live in the US and support our customers here. I post some of my seminars but not all. Was there something you were wanting to join in on?
How do you assist if an otdr has a launch problem
Most launch problems are a contaminated connector. If you are unable to improve the launch condition it may have to come back for repair.
Great, should study more and take avantage of EXFO fiber tool
we are all learning everyday me included!