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The FlexTester3 OTDR features an optional launch quality check when an OTDR test is initiated.

To perform the launch quality check:

1. From the Main menu, display the Settings screen A

using

keys.

2. Using

keys navigate up/down the list to highlight the

Launch Quality Check parameter B .

3. If set to [Disabled], use

[Enabled].

4. With the lunch quality check option enabled, press the Test

key to start an OTDR test.

5. The FLS380-30 will assess the loss and reflectance at the

OTDR's connection to the launch ring or fiber-under-test.

6. If excess loss or reflectance is detected, the OTDR reports

results and displays the 'Poor Launch Quality' screen C .

7. From the 'Poor Launch Quality' screen C

chose to perform one of the following:

8. Cancel a test by pressing Cancel D soft key or

Back key

9. Clean connectors and repeat the launch quality check by

pressing Re-check soft key E

10. Continue testing without checking and cleaning the

connection by pressing Test soft key F

Launch Quality Check

keys to enable - display

the user may

or Enter key

or Test

key.