Summary of SCT-MMA
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I sct-mma / sct-sma fiber optic adapters user manual english.
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Ii safety warnings read first: safety and operational information the international electrical symbols used on the instrument or in this manual are described below. Warning or caution: risk of damage or destruction to equipment or software. See explanation in the manual. Warning: risk of electric sh...
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Iii class 1 and class 2 laser products under no circumstances should a user look directly into optical connectors. Some sources produce invisible radiation that can permanently damage your eyes. Under no circumstances should a user view the device’s optical connectors using magnification unless the ...
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Iv contents getting aquainted ...........................................................................................................................................................................1 overview............................................................................................
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V figures figure 1 physical features ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 figure 2 secondary mode method b reference setting...............
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1 getting aquainted overview the sct-mma and sct_sma fiber optic adapters are used to convert the sct series of testers into a fully compliant tier 1 multimode and singlemode fiber optic certification tester. The sct fiber optic solution offers powerful capability and features including length measu...
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2 contacting megger visit the megger web site at www.Megger.Com . Send email to: ustechsupportgrp@megger.Com . For us time zone dovertechnicalsupport@megger.Com for uk time zone to order accessories or get the location of the nearest megger distributor or service center, call: usa: 1 800 723 2861 fr...
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3 unit features the following sections introduce the fiber optic adapter’s basic features. Physical features figure 1 physical features 1. Light source mode enable button. 5. Visual fault locator mode indication led. This led indicates the vfl mode, continuous, blinking or off. 2. Sc style dual wave...
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4 device laser safety and operation labels sct-mma multimode and sct-sma singlemode device label.
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5 getting started cleaning connectors and adapters it is important that fiber optic patch cords, fiber under test and adapters are clean prior to testing. Always clean and inspect fiber connectors prior to testing. Fiber contamination can scratch the glass surfaces, degrade optical power, cause misa...
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6 cleaning sct-mma/sma fiber optic and bulkhead connectors the best method for keeping the sct-mma/sma and bulkhead connectors clean is to cover the connectors when not in use and only insert clean fiber optic patch cord connectors. Cleaning the sct-mma/sma and bulkhead connectors should always be f...
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7 test management managing the test environment of the sct is all organized under the home page using the “manage” functions. These functions allow the user to manage projects, cables, test limits and stored results. Project folders the project folder contains all certification testing parameters, r...
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8 fiber optic projects require the following test parameters: field description project determines the project name. Media the media type selection twisted pair, singlemode fiber or multimode fiber determines what test parameters are required and what adapter is expected. Test limit the test limit s...
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9 page 1 1. Select “projects” from the “home” menu using the navigation keys and press [enter]. 2. Select “create project” and press [enter]. 3. Create a project name - navigate to the project name field and press [enter]. Using the editor create a new project name. When complete navigate to the sav...
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10 selecting bi-directional testing will measure and report loss on each fiber at two wavelengths in both directions. When selected the user will be asked to swap fibers on both adapters. Do not disconnect the reference cords from the adaptors, instead disconnect and swap the fibers under test at th...
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11 create cable: 1. Using the navigation keys select “cables” from the “home” menu, under the “manage” window and press [enter]. 2. Select “create cable” and press [enter]. 3. Select a cable media type and press [enter]. 4. Enter the cable parameters then navigate to “save cable” and press [enter]. ...
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12 preparing to test understanding test methods test method defines how the reference power measurement is performed. Test methods are defined by the standards bodies. The standards do not use consistent naming to define the same test methods. In this manual the methods are referred to as test metho...
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13 secondary mode reference using test method b if setting a method b reference using the megger provided duplex reference cords use both cords to eliminate removing one cord from the adapter and invalidation the reference. If the fiber optic link uses non-sc style connectors refer to appendix b for...
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14 loopback mode reference using test method b setting a method b reference using the megger provided duplex reference cord. If the fiber optic link uses non-sc style connectors refer to appendix b for establishing a reference using the modified test method b setup. 1. Attach either the sct-mma or s...
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15 certifying fiber optic cabling certification requires that the appropriate project is selected and a reference is established prior to testing. The reference measurement is invalidated if the reference patch cord is disconnected from the sct_mma/sma fiber optic adapter. Disconnecting and re-conne...
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16 certifying duplex cable using test method b all necessary certification test information is displayed and all required certification tasks are available from the autotest menu to maximize productivity. If the fiber optic link uses non-sc style connectors refer to appendix b for certifying using t...
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17 certifying simplex cable using test method b all necessary certification test information is displayed and all required certification tasks are available from the autotest menu to maximize productivity. If the fiber optic link uses non-sc style connectors refer to appendix b for certifying using ...
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18 individual fiber optic cabling tests individual tests require that the appropriate project is selected and a reference is established with exception of the light source and power meter prior to testing. Individual test menu all individual testing tasks such as selecting a test and starting a test...
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19 light source mode the light source mode can be enabled on the primary device by selecting light source mode in the individual measurement menu or by pressing the light source enable button on the sct-mma or sct_sma fiber optic adapter. The light source mode can be enabled on the secondary by pres...
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20 power meter mode the power meter mode is enabled on the primary device by selecting power meter in the individual measurement menu. The power meter mode continuously monitors and reports optical power. Sct primary ou tp ut ou tp ut fibre optic link or spool under test simplex sc - sc style fiber ...
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21 fiber optic certification results the sct autotest carries out all tests required by industry standards. If a test is not applicable to the selected test standard the test will be marked ‘informative’ and will not be evaluated for certification. Result summary the result summary showing all measu...
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22 length length displays the calculated length of the fiber optic link under test. Simplex (loopback mode) length calculates the total fiber optic link delay from the referenced primary output to the referenced primary input fiber optic connections. Duplex (secondary mode) length calculates ½ of th...
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23 visual fault finder the sct-mma/sma fiber optic adapters include a visual fault finder (vfl) providing an easy to use troubleshooting tool. The vfl creates a continuous or modulated light source powerful enough to escape from sharp bends and breaks in jacketed or bare fiber and poorly mated conne...
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24 maintenance and specifications service adjustments the sct-mma and sct-sma contains no user-serviceable parts. Service or adjustment should only be made by megger personnel to ensure that the safety features of the test set are not affected. If you are experiencing difficulties with your test dev...
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25 accessories product order code accessories included with sct-mma quantity of 2 - 62.5/125 um 2 meter duplex sc reference cords 90000-252 accessories included with sct-sma quantity of 2 - 9/125 um 2 meter duplex sc reference cords 90000-253.
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26 repair and warrenty the instrument contains static sensitive devices, and care must be taken in handling the printed circuit board. New instruments are warranted for one year from the date of purchase by the user. Note: any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment will automatically invalidate the...
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27 certification, compliance and regulatory information conforms to relevant european union directives. Laser safety output port: class 1 vfl port; class 2 complies with en60825-1 and en61010-1 (ce) and cfr21.
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28 appendix a: naming standards for test methods the industry fiber optic test standards use different naming conventions when referring to test methods. The three test methods are identical yet the names the different. Table 1 provides the name used by megger and the equivalent names used by the mo...
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29 appendix b: industry standard & application test methods table 2 defines test method b industry standards. Test method b en50173 iso 11801 tia-568-b table 2 test method b industry standards table 3 defines test method b industry applications. Test method b atmi fddi fibre channel token ring 10bas...
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30 appendix c: alternate test method b setting a fiber optic reference establishes the zero loss power and zero length distance for all future measurements. Setting a reference also removes additional losses due to reference patch cords and adapters that should not be included in the measurement. Th...
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31 when the reference measurement is complete disconnect the center sc to sc fiber optic reference cord and add the two short duplex patch cords converting sc to the connector style used by the link under test which will produce test method b results. Alternate test method b will accommodate links w...
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32 megger limited archcliffe road, dover kent ct17 9en england t +44 (0)1 304 502101 f +44 (0)1 304 207342 e uksales@megger.Com megger valley forge corporate center 2621 van buren avenue norristown, pa 19403 usa t +1 800 723 2861 ext (8578) (usa only) t +1 610 676 8500 f +1 610 676 8610 e ussales@me...