1. Уводзіны
The Komshine QX43 FTTx OTDR is a versatile Optical Time Domain Reflectometer designed for comprehensive fiber optic network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It features a 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, multiple integrated functions including Optical Power Meter (OPM), Visual Fault Locator (VFL), Optical Light Source (OLS), and RJ45 network test module. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your QX43 device.
2. Настройка
2.1. Распакаванне і першапачатковы агляд
Upon receiving your Komshine QX43, carefully unpack all components and inspect for any signs of damage. Ensure all items listed in the 'Product Configuration' are present.
2.2. Уключэнне / выключэнне харчавання
- Каб уключыць прыладу, націсніце і ўтрымлівайце кнопку харчавання на працягу 3 секунд.
- Каб выключыць прыладу, зноў націсніце і ўтрымлівайце кнопку харчавання, пакуль прылада не выключыцца.
2.3. Зарадка прылады
The QX43 features a Type-C charging interface, compatible with most mainstream mobile phone/notebook chargers. Connect the provided power cord to the Type-C port on the device and plug it into a power source. The charging indicator will show the charging status.
2.4. Інтэрфейсныя падключэнні
The device is equipped with various interfaces for different functions:
- Інтэрфейс Type-C: Для зарадкі.
- USB 2.0: For data transfer and software upgrades.
- RJ45: For network cable testing.
- OTDR/light: Optical fiber interface for OTDR and Stable Light Source (SLS) functions.
- VFL: Visual Fault Locator port.
- OPM: Optical Power Meter port.
2.5. Universal Interface Adapters
The QX43 supports replaceable universal interface design, allowing for the use of SC, FC, and ST adapters. The default interface is SC. Use the provided FC optical port converter if needed.
3. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі
3.1. Карыстальніцкі інтэрфейс і навігацыя
The QX43 features a 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen with clear screen colors and a concise interface. It supports zoom in/out functions and allows for easy cursor movement on the OTDR curve for detailed analysis.
3.2. OTDR Module Operation
The OTDR module is used for optical fiber event and loss testing. The device can perform an 8-segment 3-meter jumper test in fully automatic mode, making it an industry benchmark for FTTx OTDR.
- From the main menu, click to enter the OTDR module.
- Select the desired wavelength (e.g., 1310 nm or 1550 nm).
- Choose the measurement mode (e.g., Average).
- Ensure Time, Range, and Pulse Width settings are appropriate, or set them to automatic.
- Initiate one-click testing. The test results, including the OTDR curve and event list, will be displayed clearly and accurately.
3.3. Smart Map Graphical Links
The Smart Map feature provides a graphical representation of OTDR test results, intuitively displaying optical fiber loss, breakpoints, and fault locations. This allows for clear understanding of optical fiber link status at a glance, improving detection efficiency and maintenance accuracy.
3.4. Multi-function Capabilities
The QX43 integrates several essential functions for fiber optic testing:
- Вымяральнік аптычнай магутнасці (OPM): Measures absolute optical power or relative loss of optical fiber.
- Візуальны лакатар няспраўнасцяў (VFL): A visual light source used for fault location and fiber identification.
- Stable Light Source (SLS): Outputs stable continuous light to the optical system, used in combination with an optical power meter to measure optical loss.
- RJ45 Network Test Module: For network sequencing and network line hunting, suitable for LAN fault detection, maintenance, and integrated wiring construction.
3.5. Кіраванне дадзенымі
The built-in post-processing software allows saving OTDR measurement results as general SOR format files, capable of storing over 1,000 fileс. Гэтыя files можа быць viewed on a host computer.
3.6. Illumination Lamp
The device includes a high-brightness illumination lamp, which is convenient for line inspection and construction in dim environments.
4. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне
4.1. Connector Replacement
The QX43 supports independent connector replacement. This feature helps reduce return-to-factory service costs and downtime, ensuring long-term optimal performance. Use the provided screwdriver for replacement.
4.2. Чыстка і догляд
- Keep the device clean and free from dust and debris. Use sterile cotton swabs (included in the package) for cleaning optical interfaces.
- Store the device in its carrying bag when not in use to protect it from physical damage.
- Не падвяргайце прыладу ўздзеянню экстрэмальных тэмператур або вільготнасці.
4.3. Абнаўленне праграмнага забеспячэння
The device supports USB data transfer and software upgrades. Connect the QX43 to a computer via the USB port to manage data or update the firmware.
5. Выпраўленне непаладак
The Komshine QX43 is designed to assist in identifying and troubleshooting issues in fiber optic networks. Its intelligent curve analysis accurately records every event, helping users understand losses from optical cable breaks, lengths, bends, fusion points, and connectors through detailed OTDR curves.
- Няма харчавання: Ensure the device is fully charged. If not, connect it to a power source using the Type-C cable.
- Няправільныя паказанні: Check that the optical fiber interfaces are clean. Use sterile cotton swabs to clean them. Verify that the correct wavelength and measurement mode are selected for your test.
- Праблемы з падключэннем: For RJ45 tests, ensure the network cable is properly connected. For optical tests, ensure the fiber connectors are securely seated and the correct adapter type (SC/FC/ST) is used.
- Праграмныя збоі: If the device behaves unexpectedly, try restarting it. If the issue persists, consider performing a software upgrade via the USB port.
6. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі
6.1. General Parameters
| Параметр | Каштоўнасць |
|---|---|
| Link diagram | √ |
| Pass/Fail display | x |
| Адзінка адлегласці | km |
| PC side analysis software | √ |
| мова | English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Korean |
| Інтэрфейс аптычнага валакна | FC/UPC (SC/UPC optional) |
| Экран дысплея | 4.3-inch color LCD screen (resolution: 800x480) |
| Інтэрфейс | Type-C charging interface x1, USB 2.0 x1, RJ45 x1 |
| Працоўная тэмпература | -10-50 °C (0-40 °C connected to power supply, 0 to 35 °C battery charge) |
| Тэмпература захоўвання | -20 да 60 °C |
| Узвышша | 4000 м |
| Вільготнасць | 0 to 90% RH (at: 20%-90% 739874 AC adapter, no frost) |
| Рэжым электрасілкавання | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (AC adapter) |
| акумулятар | 3.7 В, 6000 мАг, ≥22 Вт·г |
| Асвятленне лamp | Light intensity ≥ 15000 mcd |
| Гадзіны працы | 5 гадзіны |
| Захоўванне дадзеных | Memory: ≥ 1000 test curve; External storage: USB |
| Памеры | 179 мм (Ш) × 112 мм (H) × 48 мм (D) |
| Вага | 0.6 kg (mainframe only with battery) |
Figure 14: General Parameters for Komshine QX43 FTTx OTDR.
6.2. VFL, OPM, and SLS Specifications
| Модуль | Спецыфікацыя | |
|---|---|---|
| VFL | Red light source module (built-in function) | √ |
| Даўжыня хвалі (нм) | 650 | |
| Выходная магутнасць | 10 мВт | |
| Рэжым мадуляцыі | CW, CHOP (2 Гц) | |
| Laser safety rating | Клас 3R | |
| Інтэрфейс аптычнага валакна | 2.5 mm universal connector for FC, SC, ST | |
| OPM | Optical power meter module (built-in function) | √ |
| Measurement wavelength range | 800~1650 нм | |
| Correction wavelength (nm) | 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 | |
| Measurement power range | -70~6 дБм | |
| Дакладнасць вымярэнняў | < (±0.2 дБ або ±5%) | |
| SLS | Stable Light Source Module (built-in function) | √ |
| Даўжыня хвалі (нм) | 1310/1550, 1550, 1610, 1577, 1625, 1650 | |
| Выходная магутнасць | ≥-10 дБм | |
| Частата мадуляцыі | CW, 270 Гц, 1 кГц, 2 кГц | |
| Laser safety rating | Клас 1М або клас 1 | |
| Built-in optical fiber interface | OTDR optical port | |
Figure 15: VFL, OPM, and SLS Specifications.
6.3. RJ45 Specifications
| Модуль | Спецыфікацыя | |
|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | Network test module (built-in function) | √ |
| Прыдатны сеткавы кабель | КАТ5, КАТ6 | |
| Alignment length | 300м | |
| Maximum audio transmission distance | 300м | |
Figure 16: RJ45 Network Test Module Specifications.
6.4. OTDR Specifications (QX43 Models)
| Параметр | мадэль | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX43 S1 | QX43 S2 | QX43 P1 | QX43 P2 | QX43 D1 | QX43 D2 | QX43 D3 | QX43 D4 | QX43 D5 | |
| Даўжыня хвалі (нм) | 1310/1550 | 1310/1550 | 1310/1550/1625±20 | 1310/1550/1650±20 | 1550 | 1610 | 1577 | 1625 | 1650 |
| Дынамічны дыяпазон (дБ) | 26/24 | 31/29 | 26г | 26г | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Event blind spot (m) ① | ≤1.5 | ||||||||
| Attenuation blind zone (m) ② | ≤5 | ||||||||
| Number of fiber interfaces | 1 FC/UPC | 2 FC/UPC | 1 FC/UPC | ||||||
| Applicable optical fiber | SM | SM-Live | SM | ||||||
| Range (Km) | 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 35, 50, 75, 100, 150 | ||||||||
| Дакладнасць адлегласці (м) | ± (1m + measurement distance × 2 × 10⁻⁵ + collection point resolution) | ||||||||
| Шырыня імпульсу (нс) | 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 10000, 20000 | ||||||||
| Колькасць сampпунктаў лінга | ≥15000 | ||||||||
| Sampдазвол лінга (м) | 0.04 | ||||||||
| Loss accuracy | 0.03dB/dB | ||||||||
| Reflection accuracy | ±2 дБ | ||||||||
Figure 17: OTDR Specifications for various QX43 models.
7. Карыстальніцкія парады
- Always ensure optical connectors are clean before use to prevent inaccurate readings and potential damage.
- Utilize the Smart Map feature for a quick and intuitive overview of fiber link health.
- Вазьміце авансtage of the 6000mAh large capacity battery for extended field work, but remember to charge it fully before critical tasks.
- For complex troubleshooting, save SOR files and analyze them on a larger computer screen for more detailed inspection.
8. Гарантыя і падтрымка
The Komshine QX43 FTTx OTDR comes with a 3-year warranty, ensuring reliability and peace of mind. For technical support, service, or warranty claims, please refer to the contact information provided with your purchase documentation or visit the official Komshine webсайт.
