User`s Manual AQ2180 Optical Power Meter User`s - Electro
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1. User s AQ2180 Manual Optical Power Meter User s Manual YOKOGAWA Yokogawa Meters amp Instruments Corporation IM AQ2180 01EN 1st Edition Notes 1 The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of continuing improvements to the instrument s performance and functionality The figures given in this manual may differ from those that actually appear on your screen 2 Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents However should you have any questions or find any errors please contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer 3 Copying or reproducing all or any part of the content of this manual without the permission of YOKOGAWA is strictly prohibited Trademarks 1 Microsoft Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 2 Adobe Acrobat and PostScript are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated 3 In this manual the TM and R symbols do not accompany their respective registered trademark or trademark names 4 Other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 1st Edition October 2012 YMI All Rights Reserved Copyright 2012 Yokogawa Meters amp Instruments Corporation Product Registration Thank you for purchasing YOKOGAWA products YOKOGAWA provides registered users with a variety of i2. 5 Operation 5 1 Installing the Batteries Turn the screw the rear panel with a coin or other flat object to remove the cover then install the batteries Turning the screw locks unlocks the cover as shown in the figure 5 Unlock Lock Insert two AA batteries into the holder following the polarity markings Always close the cover after installing batteries If the low battery indicator you must change the batteries immediately The instrument runs for approximately forty hours when using alkaline AA batteries depending on operating conditions A Note Use the correct size and type of battery specified by the manufacturer of your device Keep battery contact surfaces and battery compartment contacts clean by rubbing them with a clean pencil eraser or a rough cloth each time you replace batteries Remove batteries from a device when it is not expected to be in use for several months Make sure that you insert batteries into your device properly with the plus and minus terminals aligned correctly CAUTION Some eguipment using more than three batteries may appear to work properly even if one battery is inserted incorrectly Store batteries a dry place at normal room temperature Most batteries will provide dependable long life even after five years of storage in these cond
3. Backlighting switches off 5 13 Freguency detecting If the tested wavelength is carrying a tone of 270Hz 1kHz or 2kHz the respective freguency indicates on the screen 5 14 The overflow of the measured power value Ifthe optical power level being measured exceedsthe measureable range the HI value indicating an over range ag Ifthe optical power level being measured falls below the measureable range the LO value indicating an under range 13107 16 5 15 The storage of the current test value Press CS key over 2s the SAVE flashes on the screen once with the sounds of the buzzer It indicates the setting is finished It will display the stored value and the serial number of the storage Then the AQ2180 will return to the test state automatically 5 16 Check the storage records Press GH Key it will display the FIRST record Press key it will browse the forward records Press key over 25 it will browse the forward 20 record Press key it will browse the afterward records Press key over 2s it will the afterward 20 record Press 29 key it will delete current record Press EI key over 25 it will delete alls record 17 6 Installing Software 6 1 System Reguirement System Reguirements Windows XP 7 Minimum Configuration CPU Pentium 600MHz RAM 128MB Graphics Card Standard VGA256 colors Hard Disc Typical Installation 300MB spare capacity Hard Driver 8 times
4. Bl YOKOGAWA 1 Please insert in the upper part to a protector LOC JOO a 2 Please insert the lower part in a protector Note We recommend that you replace the protector when damaged 10 5 4 Tilts the instrument Note Do not use the stand as a handle to carry the AQ2180 H Use the stand only to tilt the AQ2180 H e If you are tilting the AQ2180 H check that the stand is fixed in place 11 5 5 Keypad The AQ2180 keypad is used to access a wide range of instrument functions PYOKOGAWA 1 iBBB z BH 402180 OPTICAL POWER METER AQ2180 AQ2180H NO Key Function 1 TI Switches instrument on off Long key press over 2seconds while powering onto activate the instrument without Auto off function Selects measurement wavelength in seguence of 850 1300 1310 1490 2 1550 1625 1650nm AQ2180H 1310 1490 1550 1625 1650 and to Long key press over 2 seconds activate auto wavelength recognition TWIN In memory browse the forward records and Long key press over 2seconds browse the forward 20 record 3 EJ Switches measurement unit among dBm dB and mW memory delete current record and Long key press over 2seconds delete alls record 4 Long key pres
5. pcs 27 6 4 4 Click Print to print the data If there s no data in Data area it will show No data print Upload Save 7 Clear Print Preview Help Exit Company Name Wo data print t 28 6 4 5 Click Preview to preview the data If there s no data in Data area it will show No data User Name Data area No data preview az 6 4 6 Click Exit to exit the software 29 6 5 Software Uninstallation Meter Data Manager Software provides auto uninstallation function You can removeall the components program groups and shortcuts of the Meter Data Manager Software 1 Click the windows Start menu Programs and open the program files Meter Data Manager Select Uninstall exe Then click Yes button to confirm the uninstallation in the dialogue Windows Installer Are you sure you want to uninstall this product 2 Another method to remove the 5 to click Add or Remove Programs inthe Control Panel Click Remove to uninstall the software Attention 1 Please uninstall the software before you want to install the program again 2 1f it does t run well please disable other COM ports in device managerment which you don t need Thanks 30 7 Trouble Shooting Malfunction Type Failure to turn on off On amp off disorder Inaccurate measurement possibl
6. precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences CAUTION Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or cause damage to the instrument or user s data and precautions that can be taken to prevent Such occurrences Note Calls attention to information that is important for proper operation of the instrument Table of contents Mer T EN 1 PENN AWA 2 3 Preparing for Operation R aeda maaala 3 4 SpecifiCatiOls cineca tects thure penu GOW RR aan aaa maa asun anna ka kn 5 5 0 0123 45 1470 iia ANNEE 7 6 Installing SOftWare Aa 18 7 Irouble Aaa 31 8 Recommended Replacement Parts 32 RR 33 10 Outline drawing AA 34 11 Connector adai 35 1 Introduction The AQ2180 series full featured palm sized and lightweight optical power meters designed for use with an optical Light source to perform optical loss measurements on optical fiber cables i YOKOGAWA ANN optical connections to the AQ2180 made via the universal adapter interface on the top ofthe unit The instrument has 7 working wavelengths AQ2180H is 5 wavelengths to totally satisfy your needs It can be extensively used in telecommunic
7. to repair it without authorization Doing so can cause further damage and you may lose your warranty qualification 3 2 Discharged batteries There is a battery indicator on the screen to show the remaining charge There are four possibilities the indicator may show full with 2 blacks with 1 black and empty If an empty battery indicator means the power is almost out please replace it with a new one To replace the batteries please remove the battery plate on the back ofinstrument Whenthe battery charge is extremely low to supply the necessary power the instrument will automatically switch off Note To eliminate the possibility of acid leakage please take out the battery if the unit is not used for a long time 4 Specifications 4 1 Sensor Specifications Model AQ2180 AQ2180H Wavelength Range nm 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625 1650 nm 1310 1490 1550 1625 1650 nm Detector InGaAs Applicable Fibers Type Light emitted from SM ITU T G 652 Light emitted from SM ITU T G 652 GI 50 125 um GI 62 5 125 um optical fiber optical fiber Optical Connector FC SC LC 21 25 ferrule 22 5 ferrule Power Range dBm 70 10 dBm 50 26 dBm Noise Level dBm 60 dBm 40 dBm Uncertainty under standard conditions 5 5 Power level 100 uW 10dBm CW Wavelength 1310 Spectral width 5 nm or less 1310 nm ambient temperature 23 2 C Optical fiber SM ITU T G 652 Optic
8. al connector FC PC Polarization condition Excluding Polarization dependence Removing Installing connector adapter Including 1 year aging 4 2 General Specifications Model AQ2180 AQ2180H Displayed Resolution 0 01dB 0 01dBm 0 0001uW Displayed Unit Absolute values dBm mW uW Relative values dB Modulation Mode CW CHOP 270Hz 1kHz 2kHz Measurement Interval Approximately150 ms Measurement mode Absolute value measurement Relative value measurement Relative value measurement relative to a setreference value Relative value measurement based on a displayed measurement Memory function 999 records Interface USB B mini Power supply Dry and Rechargeable Battery AA Battery life Approximately 40 hours Power saving Power turns off automatically when there is no key inputfor approximately 10 minutes this function can bedisabled Battery check Battery indicator Environmental conditions Operating temperature range 10 50 C Operating humidity range 20 80 Storage temperature range 20 70 C no condensation Storage humidity range 5 95 no condensation Dimensions and weight 2 76 W x153 H x43 D mm Approximately280 g Continuation Measurement using alkaline dry cells at 23 2 C Aprotector is removed Note Specifications are at 23 C 2 C unless otherwise noted Optical connector FC PC 6
9. ation 402180 OPTICAL POWER METER projects and other situations where optical power of wavelengths close to infrared ray needs to be measured 2 Warranty Exclusions The warranty on your eguipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the following gt Unauthorized repair or modification gt gt Misuse negligence or accident Returning Product To return product you may contact YOKOGAWA to obtain additional information if necessary To serve you better please specify the reasons for the return All delivery and mails should be sent to the following nearest YOKOGAWA dealer 3 Preparing for Operation 3 1 Unpackingthe instrument Packing material We suggest that you keep the original packing material Using the original packing material is your guarantee of protecting the instrument during transit Checking the package contents The standard accessories of AQ2180 are as follows No Product Name Qty 1 Main Unit 1 2 Dry battery AA 2 3 Connector Adapter FC SC LC 1 25 ferrule 22 5 ferrule Each 1 4 Carrying Case 1 5 Operation Guide Paper 1 6 User s Manual CD 1 7 Data Manager CD 1 8 USB Cable 1 9 Protector 1 10 Strap 1 Checking for damage in transit After unpacking the instrument check to see whether it was damaged in transit This is particularly likely if the outer casing is clearly damaged If there is damage do not attempt to operate the instrument or
10. e Cause Battery exhausted Recommended solution Change battery Re install battery Remarks DIY Abailable DIY Abailable Reverse installed battery Low battery Contaminated connector Improper indication Humid environment Still doesn t work Change battery Swab the dust by using an alcohol impregnated thin cotton swab Connector unfitted Re install the connector DIY Abailable Try later while it is not too humid eturn to factory DIY Abailable DIY Abailable DIY Abailable Magnetic field environment Stay far away from magneticfield DIY Abailable Metal dust environment May cause damage on mainboard Return to factory 31 8 Recommended Replacement Parts YOKOGAWA guarantees the AQ2180 for the period and under the conditions of the product warranty Under the conditions of the warranty the following consumable parts and parts with limited service lives are excluded For part replacement contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer Consumables We recommend that you replace the following parts atthe intervals listed below Part Name Recommended Replacement Interval Notes Battery cover Screw lock Approx 500 times Purchase and replace Universal and connector adapters Approx 1000 times Purchase and replace The recommended replacement interval can vary greatly depending on the operating environment and the fr
11. equency of use The above intervals are estimates 32 9 Maintenance V VYYVYY Please cover the protective dust cap once you finish using Itis a good idea to clean the connector and the instrument when they get dirty through use Optical cleaning pads and anhydrous alcohol is recommended And please be careful not to get the detergent inside the instrument Periodic calibration is an effective means of keeping the instrument performing correctly for a long time and of detecting malfunctions at an early stage We recommend that you have the AQ2180 calibrated once a year Prohibitions against Actions that Cause Leaking Ignition and Explosion Do not leave itin a location that is exposed to direct sunlight Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it When you put the battery in the battery case make sure that the battery is facing the right direction If you will not use the battery for an extended period of time remove it from the AQ2180 and store it in a dry place 33 10 Outline drawing 34 11 Connector adapter 4 5 35
12. he TWIN will show on the LCD Short keypress is to close the TWIN When used with the AQ4280 Series optical Light source the wavelength will shift automatically according to the output wavelength of the Light source 14 5 10 Switching measurement mode There are three measurement units you can choose by pressing the dBm dB mW key repeatedly dB dBm mW 5 11 Setting reference value 1 Press the REF key to display the stored reference value for the current wavelength and a sign of REF will be displayed on the screen to indicate that it is a reference value The displayed value only lasts 1 second 2 Press and hold the REF key over 2 seconds to store the presently measured value as the new reference value for the current wavelength During the process the REF sign flashes twice on the screen and buzzer sound is heard Once the new reference level is set the AQ2180 switches to the dB measurement mode The displayed value only lasts 1 second Note 1 Long keypress ser for over 2 seconds the unit will be shifted to dB automatically 2 When the input laser power is modulated laser source it will affect the setting of REF value Please guarantee the input laser source is CW laser when setting REF value 15 5 12 Switching backlighting of the LCD on and off 130 7 E 5 0 dBm AUTO OFF Press the backlighting key Backlighting switches on Press the backlighting key again
13. itions Do not refrigerate batteries this will not make them last longer Extreme temperatures reduce battery performance Avoid putting battery powered devices in very warm places 5 2 Attaching a Connector Adapter A specialized connector adapter is reguired for connecting an optical connector to the instrument Choose an adapter that matches the optical connector you will use The screw mechanism that attaches the connector adapter to the instrument is of precision manufacture Please handle all parts with care so as not to damage the screw threads Do not allow dirt to come into contact with the optical input section Dirt or other foreign particles can influence measurement Attach the protective cap to the optical input connector when notinuse 1 Remove the optical input connector cap 2 Attach a connector adapter The connector adapter screws onto the connector hold the adapter upright to align the threads properly then turn to tighten Do not attach the connector adapter at an angle and do not forcibly turn it any further after it has initially tightened Doing so can damage the screw threads or sensor WII fff Note It is recommended to clean the inside of the connector adapter using a dedicated swab or other cleaner and anhydrous alcohol Dedicated swabs for cleaning optical adapters are available from NTT including the CLETOP Stick Type NTT ME 5 3 Attaching Detaching a Protector
14. nformation and services Please allow us to serve you best by completing the product registration form accessible from our homepage http tmi yokogawa com Safety Information Warnings Do notshort circuit the batteries Excessive electrical current may cause personal injury due to fumes electric shock or eguipment damage Do notoperate the eguipmentnear hot objects in hot environments in dusty humid atmosphere or when condensation is present on the equipment This may result in electric shock product malfunction or poor performance Safety Precautions The general safety precautions described herein must be observed during all phases of operation If the instrument is used in a manner not specified in this guide protection provided by the instrument may be impaired YOKOGAWA assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements The following symbole are used on this instrument AN Improper handing or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the instrument This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must refer to the user s manual For special instructions The same symbol appears in the corresponding place in the user s manual to identify those instructions In the manual the symbol is used in conjunction with the word WARNING or CAUTION Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the user and
15. ntinue installing the Meter data manager software M Heter Data 91 0 Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Meter Data Manager v1 0 on pour computer Click Next to start the installation 21 6 2 4 Installing Meter Data Manager and choose Close after the installation finished 7 Meter Data Manager v1 0 Installation Complete Meter Data Manager v1 0 has been successfully installed Click Close to exit 22 6 3 Software Start After installed Meter Data Manager Software users can use it by 1 Click Start menu Programs and select program group of the software Click the Meter Data Manager to start the program 2 After the installation there will be an icon of Meter Data Manager on the desk Click this icon to start the program 23 6 4 Software Operation After installation user can operate the saved data in the instrument The main dialogue of the program is as follow Company Name User Name Note Data area 24 6 4 1 Click Upload to upload the test results to PC 39 38 58 dBm 2 1300 0 0265 45 76 dBm uw 3 1310 0 0270 45 65 dBm uw 25 6 4 2 Click Save to save the uploaded test results as csv file Meter Data Report 2012 419 csv comma separated files czw 26 6 4 3 Click Clear to clearthe data in the Meter Are you sure to clear the data
16. s over 2seconds to store the current test value short keypress EJ to display the record wa Short key press to display reference value of present test wavelength Long 5 key press over 2seconds to set a new reference value of present test wavelength In memory browse the afterward records and Long key press over 2seconds browse the afterward 20 record 6 EI Switches backlighting on off 12 5 6 LCD Wavelength i USB Battery Charge Reference Frequency Measurement Unit Power 13 5 7 Turningthe instrument on and off Press the ON OFF key briefly The instrument power on Please check the battery capacity ifit fails Press the ON OFF key briefly again The instrument power off Note Auto off function 1 The instrument powers off automatically if no keypress in 10 minutes 2 Press the ON OFF key for about 2 seconds to power on the instrument with Auto off function deactivated 5 8 Setting the wavelength Press the A key repeatedly until the desired wavelength is displayed You can select fromseven optional wavelengths 850nm 1300nm 1310nm 1490nm 1550nm 1625nm 1650nm AQ2180 1310nm 1490nm 1550nm 1625nm 1650nm AQ2180H The instrument defaults to the wavelength 1550nm 5 9 Turning on the wavelength recognition function TWIN function Long keypress is to activate the auto wavelength recognition and t
17. speed CD ROM Recommended Configuration CPU Pentium 1000MHZ or better RAM 256MB or better Graphics Card SVGA16 colors or better 18 6 2 Software Installation 6 2 1 Please find the file setup exe and double click it to activate the installation guide then it displays as following on the screen Heter Data Manager vi 0 Welcome to the Meter Data Manager v1 0 Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps reguired to install Meter Data Manager v1 0 on pour computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and intemational treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law es 19 6 2 2 Click Next to confirm the installation If you wish to change the default installation path you can click Browse button to change the path is Weter Data Manager v1 0 Select Installation Folder The installer will install Meter Data Manager v1 0 to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files Microsoft Meter Data Manager 71 ON Browse Disk Cost Install Meter Data Manager v1 0 for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer Everyone C Just me ce 20 6 2 3 Click Next to co
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