OTDR Overview
In the Spatial Engineer 11 tutorial on capturing OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) readings, the process involves recording and managing OTDR data within Spatial Engineer for optical network analysis. Here’s a summary of the steps outlined in the video:
- Accessing OTDR Readings:
- To capture OTDR readings, navigate to the splice case in Spatial Engineer and access the properties page.
- Locate the OTDR category and click on the ellipses button to open the OTDR dialogue.
- Adding OTDR Readings:
- Within the OTDR dialogue, you can add multiple OTDR readings. For the example, start by adding a theoretical baseline.
- Select the in-facility terminal, specify the wavelength (e.g., 1550), input the expected decimal loss, optical distance (e.g., 700 ft), assign a name (e.g., OTDR Test), choose the measurement date, set the measurement type to theoretical, and save the reading.
- Managing OTDR Data:
- As actual OTDR readings become available, you can continue adding them to the system to maintain an updated and comprehensive view of the network performance over time.
- Finalizing and Saving:
- Once the OTDR readings are added, select OK to save the data within Spatial Engineer for future reference and analysis.
By utilizing the OTDR feature in Spatial Engineer 11, users can efficiently capture, track, and analyze OTDR readings to assess the optical characteristics and performance of the network infrastructure.
Keywords: Spatial Engineer 11, OTDR Readings, Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, Splice Case, Network Analysis, Data Management, Measurement Date, Wavelength, Optical Distance, Theoretical Reading.