{"id":3714,"date":"2026-08-27T07:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/?p=3714"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:35:30","slug":"980exp-otdr-user-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/blog\/980exp-otdr-user-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide d'utilisation de l'OTDR 980EXP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avertissement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorsque vous utilisez cet instrument, veuillez ne pas regarder directement l'interface optique ni l'extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 du conduit optique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">fiber with your eyes, avoid eye damage! Except for 1625nm\/1650nm, all the others are non-on-line test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">wavelength, it will cause damage to the internal devices of the instrument if it is used forcibly! Any change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or modification not explicitly permitted in this manual will deprive you of the right to operate the equip-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the equipment to thunderstorm or humid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">environment. In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the shell, it must be repaired by the qualified<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">personnel designated by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attention<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batterie : La batterie int\u00e9gr\u00e9e \u00e0 l'appareil est une batterie sp\u00e9ciale au lithium-ion polym\u00e8re. La tension de charge est de 5 V,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">et la temp\u00e9rature de charge varie entre 0 \u00b0C et 50 \u00b0C. Lorsque la temp\u00e9rature ambiante est trop \u00e9lev\u00e9e, le<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La charge s'interrompra automatiquement. Il est recommand\u00e9 de recharger la batterie de l'appareil tous les mois afin d'\u00e9viter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">d\u00e9faillance de la batterie due \u00e0 une autod\u00e9charge apr\u00e8s un stockage prolong\u00e9. La plage de temp\u00e9rature de la batterie pendant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La temp\u00e9rature de stockage \u00e0 long terme est comprise entre -20 \u00b0C et 45 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veuillez utiliser l'adaptateur secteur sp\u00e9cifique fourni avec cet appareil et vous en tenir strictement \u00e0 cette alimentation externe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">conform\u00e9ment aux sp\u00e9cifications, sous peine d'endommager l'\u00e9quipement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nettoyage de l'extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 de la fibre : avant le test, nettoyez l'extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 de la jonction de fibre optique \u00e0 tester avec de l'alcool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">coton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LCD screen: The display of this series of instruments is 4.3 inch color LCD. In order to maintain good<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour ne pas nuire \u00e0 la qualit\u00e9 d'affichage, veillez \u00e0 ce que l'\u00e9cran LCD reste propre. Pour le nettoyer, vous pouvez nettoyer l'\u00e9cran LCD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">en l'essuyant avec un chiffon doux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compte tenu de la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 d'am\u00e9liorer la conception, le contenu est susceptible d'\u00eatre modifi\u00e9 sans pr\u00e9avis.<br><br>Brief<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"965\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-77HQ.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR optical network tester diagram\" class=\"wp-image-3715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-77HQ.webp 585w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-77HQ-182x300.webp 182w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-77HQ-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top view &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Main view&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Left side<br>\u2460 OTDR\/LS port&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2460 Dust Cover &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \u2460 TF Card Port\u2461 OPM port&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u2461 4.3 inch Color LCD&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2461 Type C USB\u2462 VFL port&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2462 Function Keys\u2463 Laser ranging port&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2463 LED Charging indicator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Right side &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bottom view &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Back view<br>\u2460 RJ45 Tracker port &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u2460 RJ45 Remote tester&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u2460 Flashlight &nbsp;<br>\u2461 RJ45 Sequence port&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \u2461 Loudspeaker<br>Touches de fonction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-interface-controls-1024x564.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR optical tester power home return keys\" class=\"wp-image-3716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-interface-controls-1024x564.webp 1024w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-interface-controls-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-interface-controls-768x423.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-interface-controls-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-interface-controls.webp 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interface principale<br>Turn on the instrument, enter the main menu, there are11 function modules, touch the icon to enter thecorresponding function interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-instrument-display.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR status bar time battery USB TF\" class=\"wp-image-3717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-instrument-display.webp 852w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-instrument-display-300x98.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-instrument-display-768x251.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-instrument-display-18x6.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auto OTDR<br>Auto OTDR: only need to set the wavelength,\u00a0<br>other parameters are automatically selected.<br>Set: enter \u201cTest setting\u201d \/ \u201cPass\/Fail\u201d setting\u00a0<br>interface<br>Test settings: set the wave, IOR and test time<br>Pass \/ Fail settings:<br>Avg. Loss Thre. : set the threshold of the\u00a0<br>average link loss<br>Event Loss Thre. : set the loss threshold of\u00a0<br>events in the link. If it is greater than this\u00a0<br>threshold, it will be judged as fail, otherwise it\u00a0<br>will be pass.<br>File: open the saved curve data<br>Save: the file is saved in the folder with the\u00a0<br>name of the same day<br>Test: start OTDR automatic test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-analysis.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic trace analysis\" class=\"wp-image-3718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-analysis.webp 665w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-analysis-242x300.webp 242w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-analysis-10x12.webp 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Attention<br>Besides 1625\/1650nm, pls don\u2019t test online\uff01<br><br>OTDR-Setting menu<br>List: the test results are displayed in the form of a list.<\/strong><\/strong><strong>Cable length: the total length of the link<\/strong><strong>Link-Loss: the total loss of the link<\/strong><strong>Avg-Loss: the average loss of the link<\/strong><strong>Event: the total number of events, passed numbers, failed numbers<\/strong><strong>Dans la liste des \u00e9v\u00e9nements :<\/strong><strong>NO.: the order of the current event<\/strong><strong>Type: the type of the current event<\/strong><strong>Dis: the distance of the current event<\/strong><strong>Loss: the loss value of the current event<\/strong><strong>Avg-Loss: the average loss value from the start to the current event<\/strong><strong>RL: the return loss value of the current event point<\/strong><strong>Link-L: the total loss from the start to the current event point<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-fiber-test-results.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic test results display\" class=\"wp-image-3719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-fiber-test-results.webp 458w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-fiber-test-results-174x300.webp 174w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-fiber-test-results-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OTDR expert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expert OTDR: set parameters such as wavelength, range and pulse width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FastSet: quickly set the test parameters of OTDR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measurement mode: OTDR scanning event mode, AutoTest\/RealTest\/Avg.Test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wavelength: select the test wavelength of OTDR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test range: usually choose about 2 times of the length of the optical fiber to be tested<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test pulse width: 3ns \uff5e 20000ns optional, different range, the optional pulse width is different<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Il existe cinq types d'\u00e9v\u00e9nements :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-legend.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber event symbol legend\" class=\"wp-image-3720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-legend.webp 639w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-legend-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-legend-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-curve-display.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic test curve display\" class=\"wp-image-3721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-curve-display.webp 465w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-curve-display-176x300.webp 176w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-curve-display-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">R\u00e9glages de l'OTDR<br>Set: Avg.Time and IOR are the same as those in Auto OTDR.Sample Rate: Standard: test with standard accuracyHigh: test in high precision mode, the testtime will be extendedEvent Loss Thre.: set the loss threshold of connection point,fusion point in the link that can be tested, between 0.2dB \uff5e30dB, and the default value is 0.2dB. Loss value larger thanthe setting value will be listed in the event list, or it will beignored.Return Loss Thre.: set the return loss threshold of the linkreflection events that can be tested, ranging from 10dB to60dB, the default value is 40dB.End Loss Thre.: set the loss threshold at the end of link thatcan be tested, ranging from 1dB to 30dB, the default value is10dB.RealTest Analyse: turn on or off the automatic analysisOK: save the set parametersRestore: restore factory settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-test-settings.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic test settings interface\" class=\"wp-image-3722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-test-settings.webp 464w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-test-settings-177x300.webp 177w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-test-settings-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTDR-File Save<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press the \u3010Save\u3011 key to save file after test complete, pop up the keyboard, enter the name of the file, and press Enter to save the file. If the automatic save (otdr) function is turned on in &#8220;System Settings&#8221;, it will be saved automatically after the test complete without manual operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auto-save function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the system settings, open the auto-saving function, the instrument will automatically save the test files after the average or auto-test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-display.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic trace display\" class=\"wp-image-3723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-display.webp 465w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-display-179x300.webp 179w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-trace-display-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OTDR-File Operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press \u3010File\u3011 to enter the file list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head: back to the first page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delete: delete the current file or folder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rename: change the name of the current file or folder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open: open the selected file or folder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-data-folder-management.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR data folder management interface\" class=\"wp-image-3724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-data-folder-management.webp 467w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-data-folder-management-180x300.webp 180w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-data-folder-management-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iLOM(Event Map)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-map-1024x641.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic event map\" class=\"wp-image-3725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-map-1024x641.webp 1024w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-map-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-map-768x481.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-map-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-event-map.webp 1391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OPM<br>The function is used to test the power of optical signal&nbsp;<br>and insertion loss of various devices and optoelec<br>tronic components. It can identify and measure the&nbsp;<br>frequency of 270\/330\/1000\/2000Hz optical signal.<br>Wave: switch the working wavelength<br>Reference: set current power as reference power<br>CAL: enter the user calibration mode and&nbsp;<br>calibrate with the standard light source<br>TWINS: identify the wavelength and frequency of the&nbsp;<br>tested laser source. This function is used with the twins&nbsp;<br>function of the local laser source-50~+26dBm: received power\uff1e-10dBm-70~+6dBm: received power\uff1e-30dBm<br>Absolute power, relative power andlinear power are converted as follows:PAbs.=10lgPLin.\/1mWPRel.=P Abs.-PRef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-opm-display.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR optical power meter 1310nm display\" class=\"wp-image-3726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-opm-display.webp 465w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-opm-display-178x300.webp 178w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-opm-display-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;VFL<br>Visible red light (650 nm) is injected into theoptical fiber, and the position of the opticalfiber fault point can be judged convenientlyand accurately by observing the leakageposition on the measured fiber. It is suitablefor the detection of bare optical fibers,jumpers and other high loss sections causedby near-end faults and micro-bending ofoptical fibers and cables which can leak red lights.<br>Normal: turn on red light, continuous light<br>1Hz: red light source flashes once in 1 second<br>2Hz: red light source flashes twice in 1 second<br>Close: turning off red light<br>Avertissement<br>Looking directly at laser output may cause damage to human eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm-zTge.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR VFL 650nm laser output screen\" class=\"wp-image-3727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm-zTge.webp 453w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm-zTge-174x300.webp 174w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm-zTge-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source laser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wavelength of stabilized laser source is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the same as OTDR wavelength. It is used to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">measure the parameters of telecommunica-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tion, CATV, LAN cable, insertion loss, isola-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tion loss and echo loss of optical passive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">devices, and wavelength responsiveness of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">detectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open: turn on the laser source<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wave: switch the wavelength, the output<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">wavelength is consistent with OTDR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mode: switch the modulation frequency of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">light source, CW\/270\/330\/1000\/2000Hz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TWINS: enter the paired output mode. This<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">function is used with the twins function of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the local optical power meterWarning<br>Looking directly at laser output may cause damage to human eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR VFL 650nm safety warning\" class=\"wp-image-3728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm.webp 453w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm-174x300.webp 174w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-vfl-650nm-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source laser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wavelength of stabilized laser source is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the same as OTDR wavelength. It is used to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">measure the parameters of telecommunica-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tion, CATV, LAN cable, insertion loss, isola-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tion loss and echo loss of optical passive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">devices, and wavelength responsiveness of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">detectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open: turn on the laser source<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wave: switch the wavelength, the output<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">wavelength is consistent with OTDR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mode: switch the modulation frequency of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">light source, CW\/270\/330\/1000\/2000Hz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TWINS: enter the paired output mode. This<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">function is used with the twins function of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the local optical power meterWarning<br>Looking directly at laser output may cause damage to human eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-tracking.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR RJ45 tracking cable testing interface\" class=\"wp-image-3729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-tracking.webp 512w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-tracking-179x300.webp 179w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-tracking-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S\u00e9quence RJ45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RJ45 line sequence measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measure the sequence of 8-core wires inside the network cable. Please connect to the remote module when measuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard: select different network cable standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test: start cable sequence test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exit: exit the cable sequence test and return to the main interface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avertissement<br>Please do not test online!<br><strong>Attention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cable length port is designated as the lower interface displayed in yellow. Incorrect connection will cause damage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-sequence.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR RJ45 wire sequence display\" class=\"wp-image-3730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-sequence.webp 467w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-sequence-179x300.webp 179w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-sequence-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longueur RJ45<br>RJ45 Length test:Test the length of the&nbsp;<br>network cable.<br>Standard: select different cable standards<br>Unit: switch different units<br>CAL: adjust the test result according to the&nbsp;<br>actual length, and display length = last test&nbsp;<br>result \u00d7 correction<br>Test: start cable length test<br>Avertissement<br>Please do not test online!<br><strong>Attention<\/strong>The cable length port is designated as the lower interface displayed in yellow. Incorrect connection will cause damage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-length.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR RJ45 cable length test screen\" class=\"wp-image-3731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-length.webp 461w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-length-178x300.webp 178w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-rj45-length-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laser Ranging<br>Laser Range: the maximum test distance is 40 meters<br>Mode:single\/Continuous\/Additio\/Subtraction\/An<br>gle\/Pythagorean\/Height1\/Height2\/Triangle\u00a0<br>area\/Rectangular area\/Volume\/Speed measurement<br>The solid line in the measurement mode icon is the\u00a0<br>parameter to be tested<br>Reference plane: select a different reference plane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR fiber optic test instrument functions\" class=\"wp-image-3732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide.webp 824w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-768x472.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-user-guide-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-laser-ranging.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR laser ranging measurement interface\" class=\"wp-image-3733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-laser-ranging.webp 461w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-laser-ranging-177x300.webp 177w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-laser-ranging-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">System settings<br>Auto OFF: Set auto shutdown time<br>Backlight brightness: Setting backlight brightness<br>Sound: turn the touch tone on or off<br>Flashlight: turn the flashlight on or off<br>Date &amp; Time: set the instrument time and date<br>Language: displays the native language type<br>Auto Save: automatically save the curve file after\u00a0<br>opening<br>USB connection: connect to the computer after\u00a0<br>opening and transfer data<br>Restore factory settings: restore default parameter\u00a0<br>values<br>Upgrade: software upgrade<br>Version information: view local information and\u00a0<br>alarm records<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-system-settings.webp\" alt=\"980EXP OTDR system settings configuration\" class=\"wp-image-3734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-system-settings.webp 459w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-system-settings-176x300.webp 176w, https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/980exp-otdr-system-settings-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avertissement : lors de l'utilisation de cet appareil, veuillez ne pas regarder directement l'interface optique ou l'extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 de la fibre optique avec vos yeux, afin d'\u00e9viter toute l\u00e9sion oculaire ! \u00c0 l'exception des longueurs d'onde 1 625 nm et 1 650 nm, toutes les autres ne sont pas des longueurs d'onde de test en ligne ; leur utilisation forc\u00e9e endommagera les composants internes de l'appareil ! Toute modification\u2026 <a title=\"Guide d&#039;utilisation de l&#039;OTDR 980EXP\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/blog\/980exp-otdr-user-guide\/\" aria-label=\"En savoir plus sur 980EXP OTDR User Guide\">Lire la suite<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[93],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-otdr-980exp"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3714"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3864,"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3714\/revisions\/3864"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstfibertech.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}