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1. 0 00 62 4 result again or Press Redo to repeat AutoTest p n Kk Screens 3 4 and 5 display the individual IL amp nm 2 RL results for each wavelength measured METE Press the lambda softkey to scroll through the Di gt 99 218 individual measurement results for each wave length Press the Back arrow softkey to return to Screen 2 Continued OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Running an IL RL AutoTest Continued TO CONTINUE TESTING ADDITIONAL FIBERS l Press the AutoTest button to return to the AutoTest screen If the previous test was saved the fiber number will automatically sequence up i e Fiber 001 changes to 002 To begin the AutoTest sequence press the AutoTest button on the unit The screen will indicate the connections to be made Clean all interfaces and connect the reference cables to the Fiber under test Press the AutoTest button on the Master unit again to begin testing NOTE IF AUTOTEST FAILS to COMPLETE l Check all connections for correctness and cleanliness 2 Ensure Link Loss is lt 40dB at 1310 1490 1550nm 3 4 Ensure reference step has been completed Keep Remote unit in Startup screen IL 1310 1490 1550 25 Tempo Knowledge Solutions Success 20 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions AUTOTEST MAIN SCREEN At powerup the splash screen will briefly dis play the 525 s firmware version and model num ber and then display th2. OPERATING MANUAL 97 0525 90 Rev B TEM PO 525 90 OLTS OPERATING MANUAL CUSTOMER TRAINING amp TECHNICAL SUPPORT Copyright 2005 Tempo a Textron Company All rights reserved Tempo Research a Delaware Corporation 97 0525 90 Rev B PRINTED IN U S A 2 2006 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Statement of Warranty Tempo warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment During the warranty period we will at our option either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective To exercise this war ranty write or call your local Tempo representative or contact Tempo directly You will be given prompt assistance and return instructions Send the instrument transportation prepaid to the indicated service facility Repairs will be made and the instrument will be returned transportation prepaid Repaired products are warranted for the bal ance of the original warranty period or at least ninety 90 days Year 2000 Compliance Tempo warrants that the 525 and its ReportWriter Software are designed to be used after the calendar year 2000 A D and that the Software will operate without error relating to date data specifically including any error relating to or the product of date data which rep resents or references different centuries or more than one century Limitations of Warranty This warranty does not apply to defects
3. All wavelengths from the selected AUTOTEST huy mis are displayed The PASS FAIL indicator is 1310 Pass Pags based on the threshold set for that particular 145 Pass Pass wavelength If the average measurement value 155 Pass Fass is less than the threshold PASS is indicated If the average measurement is greater than the threshold FAIL is indicated This screen only appears if the user input all threshold settings 1f not Screen 2 is displayed MORE REDO Press MORE softkey to review additional test results for this fiber Press DEL softkey to delete the stored test result Press EXIT softkey to return to the VIEW DATA Screen Continued 27 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS VIEW DATA SCREENS Continued C Cable000 Fit lla lay 1310 0 011 5 1 T Uu he A B 0 00 Ef 0 0 5 far E Screen 2 displays IL amp RL averages for each wavelength measured Average is the sum of A to B and B to A divided by 2 for that particular wavelength Press MORE softkey to review additional test results for this fiber Press DEL softkey to delete the stored test result Press EXIT softkey to return to the VIEW DATA Screen Screens 3 and 4 amp 5 if required display by screen the individual Insertion and Return Loss results for each wavelength measured Press the lambda softkey to scroll through the individual measurement results for each wave len
4. C 37 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Specification Summary of Lasers Central Wavelength 1310nm 30nm 1490nm 30nm 1550nm 30nm Spectral Bandwidth lt Snm Stability Variation of lt 10 C from 17 to 40 lt Variation from 25 C from 0 to 50 lt 0 25dB 0 75dB E Power Output Typical factory adjusted gt 4dBm 1 0dB gt 7dBm 1 0dB gt 7dBm 1 0dB Mating Stability of Connector lt 0 2dB lt 02dB lt 02dB Connector Interface Universal Connector Interface UCI APC 1 Within specified ambient environment of 20 C to 25 C 2 Instrument is ramped up from 0 C to 50 C in 5 C steps 30 min The instrument is allowed to stabilize at each of these temperatures for 30 minutes Initial reference power level is measured at approximately 25 C AutoTest Specifications Wavelength 1310 1490 1550nm Measurement Mode Bi directional Simplex Measurement Range gt 40dB Return Loss Specifications Return Loss Accuracy UCI APC 10 to 45dB lt 0 5dB Best case for Conn type 10 to 40dB_ lt 0 5dB AutoTest Measurement Range gt 40dB Mechanical Specifications Dimensions Enclosure 6 50 x 1 75 x 3 90 Rubber Boot 7 60 x 4 30 x 2 30 Accessories Soft shock proof boot Tilt Up Stand NIMH Battery Pack Weight w batteries amp boot 2 20 Ibs 38 Section 4 Specifications Parts amp Accessories Parts and Accessories To order accessories SOC adapters and parts con
5. Insertion Loss RL Return Loss Enter to Select IL RL Insertion Loss and Return Loss Encre Press ENTER to select and move to Setup AutoTest Wave screen Press Cancel to return to the AutoTest screen SETUP AUTOTEST WAVE Use the UP DOWN keys to highlight the wave length s to measure during AutoTest Screen 1 of 2 1310 1550 1490 1550 Enter to Select 1310 1490 1550nm au tme Screen 2 of 2 1310nm 1490 1550 and 1310 1490nm Press ENTER to select and move to Setup Autosave Press the Back arrow softkey to return to the previous screen Press the 1 2 2 2 softkey to toggle between AutoTestWave screens Press Cancel to return to the AutoTest screen 23 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS SETUP SCREENS Continued 29 2 Ea SETUP AUTOSAVE The 525 can store and recall more than 1000 test measurements Use the UP DOWN arrow soft keys to highlight NO or YES indicating whether you want to automatically save test results Press ENTER to select Press the Back arrow softkey to return to the previous screen Press Cancel to return to the AutoTest screen Note If NO is selected during Setup you will have another opportunity to save your test meas urements for later recall SETUP THRESHOLD 1st Screen Thresholds are used to set and display Pass Fail i levels in test reporting Use the UP DOWN arrow softkeys to highlight NO or YES indicat ing whether you want to set T
6. l Enter gt to Select EXT ZERO To Zero the Optical Power Meter and obtain a noise level baseline do the following From the Tools screen use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the ZERO function then press the ENTER button to select The screen will instruct you to place the Black Cap on both of the ports Press the ZERO softkey When the unit has zeroed the display will auto matically return to the Tools screen Note An Error message will appear 1f the ports are not capped properly or if cap is not black AUTO OFF Enables or Disables the 15 minute automatic shut off feature From the TOOLS screen use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the AUTO OFF func tion then press the Enter button to select At the Auto Off screen select Yes to activate the automatic 15 minute shut off No to deactivate the automatic 15 minute shut off The default setting is Yes 30 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions OPM SOURCE To perform Optical Power Meter measurements and turn the Laser Source on amp off do the fol lowing From the MENU screen use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight OPM SOURCE then press the ENTER button to select The POWERMETER SOURCE screen will be displayed 1 Use the arrow buttons and the ENTER key to highlight amp set the following OPTIONS Top row boxes from left to right SET MEASUREMENT WAVELENGTH Use the UP DOWN buttons t
7. should always be avoided The use of these devices around active fibers can focus a highly intense beam of energy onto the retina of the eye which can result in permanent damage or blindness Unpacking and Inspection The 525 Series optical test set has been carefully inspected before shipment When received the shipping carton should contain the items listed below 525 90 AC Adapter RS232 Cable Connector Cleaning System All In One Adapter Cleaning Wands SOC Adapter ST SC or FC available per customer request Ceramic UCI Adapter ST SC or FC available per customer request SOC Puller Tool Mandrel for SM units only CD Containing User Manual ReportWriter Software ReportWriter Manual 525 90 Operating Manual Please account for and inspect each item while unpacking and prepar ing the instrument for use If the instrument received is damaged write or call Tempo in accor dance with the instructions below Keep the shipping carton in case reshipment is required for any rea son e g annual recalibration Continued on the next page OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Reporting Shipping Damage All instruments are shipped FCA Vista Calif when ordered from Tempo If you receive a damaged instrument you should 1 Report the damage to your shipper immediately 2 Save all shipping cartons 3 Inform Tempo and follow the instructions given by customer service You will be issued a Returned Materials Author
8. essential that all instrument interfaces are cleaned before each use Tempo recom mends using a lint free cloth such as Texwipe TX404 and reagent grade isopropyl alcohol to clean the SOC and UCI interfaces of the 525 optical test set NOTE It is essential that the connectors and interfaces to be mated are cleaned each and every time before connecting or re connecting them to anything instrument inputs outputs transmission equip ment patch panels etc To clean the interfaces do the following 1 Remove the SOC or UCI adapter in accordance with the preceding instructions 2 Wipe once across the interface with a clean lint free cloth such as Texwipe TX404 When cleaning a SOC interface take care not to press too firmly to avoid breaking the detector window NOTE If the interface is extremely dirty reagent grade isopropyl alcohol will be required to clean it Moisten the lint free cloth with alcohol and wipe once across the interface Make sure all residual alcohol has completely evaporated before proceeding to the next step 3 Re install the SOC or UCI adapter in accordance with the pre ceding instructions Cleaning a UCI Adapter For increased durability most UCI adapters incorporate a ceramic alignment sleeve that must be cleaned every time before a connector is mated Failure to clean the sleeve prior to mating a connector will result in endface contamination and inaccurate measurements NOTE UCI adapters incorporating
9. expressly approved by Tempo Do not insert any batteries with the polarity reversed Do not mix bat teries of different manufacturers or types e g alkaline and non alka line The instrument battery cover should only be opened to change the batteries or to install or remove a rechargeable battery pack in accor dance with the procedures in this manual No user serviceable parts are inside Avoid leaving the instrument in direct sunlight or near direct sources of heat Always replace the interface dust caps when the instrument is not in use Store the instrument and interface adapters in a cool dry and clean place Protect the instrument from strong impacts or shock While splashproof the instrument must not be immersed in water or stored in areas with high humidity When necessary the case front panel and rubber cover should only be cleaned using a damp cloth Do not use abrasives harsh chemicals or solvents Continued on the next page Section 1 General Information amp Product Description Laser Safety The 525 Series optical test sets are laser devices con C AUTION forming to the requirements l of CDRH CHR 1040 LASER LIGHT Subchapter J While there is DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM no potential for eye damage due to unaided direct expo sure users should always avoid looking directly into CLASSI I LASER PRODUCT the output port The use of optical viewing instruments such as microscopes magnifiers etc
10. following instructions Removing an SOC Adapter gt Pun 1 Grasp the sides of the SOC adapter and sf pull it off the interface SOC adapters require considerable force to remove Do not attempt to pry the adapter off the interface or damage will result 2 Put the adapter in a clean place Installing an SOC Adapter 1 Locate the anti rotation key on the interface 2 With the keyway properly aligned r push the adapter over the interface until it snaps in place M UEM eT Universal Connector Interface UCI The laser source output of the 525 Series optical test set incorporates a physical contact Universal Connector Interface UCI PC and is used with standard Ceramic UCI adapters UCI adapters are available for most industry standard fiber optic connectors Removing a UCI Adapter 1 Turn the knurled adapter shell counter clockwise until it is free from the interface 2 Pull the adapter off the ferrule Eo 3 Put the adapter in a clean place Installing a UCI Adapter _ 1 Press the adapter firmly over the interface ferrule until it reaches the stop gt 2 Rotate the adapter body until the anti A B E rotation key engages 3 Firmly tighten the knurled adapter shell by turning it clockwise 10 Section 1 General Information amp Product Description Cleaning the Instrument Interfaces To ensure absolute measurement integrity it is
11. nate when the laser source is switched on The indicator will go out when the source is switched off 2 Modular RS232 port Stored data can also be displayed on screen using ReportWriter software Microsoft HyperTerminal or other serial communications applications 3 Charge state indicator This indicator will illuminate when the nickelmetal hydride NiMH battery pack is fast charging using the power transformer NiMH battery charger The charge state indicator will go out when the battery is fully charged and the instrument enters trickle charge mode NOTE The charge state indicator does not function for alkaline battery operation or if the batteries are removed Aight ede boot ramowad 4 DC input receptacle The power transformer NiMH battery charger is connected to this receptacle CAUTION Never use the instrument with a battery charger rechargeable battery pack or external power supply not expressly approved by Tempo OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Snap On Connector SOC Interface The optical power meter input of the 525 Series optical test set incor porates a Snap On Connector SOC interface and is used with stan dard Tempo 10 series SOC adapters SOC interfaces and adapters offer superior repeatability and are compatible with most industry standard fiber optic connectors SOC adapters can also be quickly removed from the interface to permit cleaning of the detector window in accordance with the
12. 0 OLTS Alkaline Battery Operation For convenient field service four 4 AA type alkaline batteries may be used to power the 525 Series optical test set after the nickel metal hydride battery pack has been removed Alkaline batteries will pro vide up to 24 hours of continuous operation NOTE The instrument will not charge alkaline batteries when the power transformer NiMH battery charger is connected This allows the instrument to be operated using AC power when alkaline batter ies are installed To use alkaline batteries do the following 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Remove the nickel metal hydride battery pack 3 Install four AA type alkaline batteries as shown inside the battery compartment Do not reverse the polarity of the batteries 4 Replace the battery compartment cover AC Only Operation The 525 Series optical test set may be used without any batteries installed To do so connect the power tranformer NiMH battery charger to the instrument and plug the other end into an AC power outlet Section 1 General Information amp Product Description LED Indicators DC Input and RS232 Port The DC input receptacle and RS232 port are located on the right side of the instrument when viewed from the front If the protective rub ber boot is installed lift the flap for access 1 Source active indicator This indicator located on top of the unit between the input and output interfaces will illumi
13. S Access and modify the following SET DATE TIME Manually set the 24 hour clock amp calendar of the 525 Go to pg 29 ZERO Zero out the Optical Power Meter amp obtain a noise level baseline Go to pg 30 AUTO OFF Enable Disable the 15 minute automatic shut off feature The 525 default is On Go to pg 30 OPM SOURCE Perform Optical Power Meter measurements and turn the Laser source on amp off Go to pg 31 RETURN LOSS Access the Return Loss meter at 1310nm 1490 and 1550nm Go to pg 33 EXIT Press the Exit softkey to return to the Autotest Screen NOTE LCD CONTRAST CONTROL The Backlight key can be used in this screen for LCD contrast control Hold down the backlight button for 5 seconds or more to cycle between maximum and minimum LCD contrast Release key at desired contrast level 26 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions VIEW DATA SCREENS VIEW DATA i From the Menu screen use the UP DOWN n arrow keys to highlight the View Data function Return Loss then press the Enter button to select The stored test results menu will be displayed by Cable amp Fiber The latest result is always on top Enter to Select ENT You can access and view more than 1000 test measurements stored in memory Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the test to be recalled Press the Enter key to dis play the first test results screen as follows DI ER
14. Specifications 37 Specification Summary of Lasers LL 38 Aut Test Specifications 0 0 eee ee nee ene teens 38 Return Loss Specifications 38 Mechanical Specifications 38 Parts amp ACCESSOMES oi ERR RR e ERE eee 39 Technical Support amp Service coissuse esie e er eere praet da 40 Periodic Calibration rrr E RR pA ePi ae 40 2j Tempo Section 1 General Information amp Product Description Product Description The 525 90 bi directional optical test set is a compact handheld instrument incorporating an IL RL AutoTest feature Optical Power Meter and Return Loss Meter The 525 is fitted with an APC Universal Connector Interface on the laser source and a Snap On Connector on the power meter permitting the unit to be used with compatible connectors All models in the series incorporate features that make fiber optic tests and measurements more efficient and convenient Built in laser sources simplify test and measurement Non volatile data storage for more than 1 000 measurements Pass Fail testing mode RS232 interface for report printing remote testing data uploads downloads Multple power options including rechargeable nickelmetal hydride NIMH batteries alkaline batteries concurrent AC battery trickle charge mode and AC only operation A large backlit LCD display enables users to easily view measured optical power levels and the calibration wavelength in use Intuitive controls make meas
15. a ceramic sleeve do not require frequent cleaning Such adapters must be handled carefully to avoid sleeve breakage To clean a UCI adapter do the following 1 Remove the adapter from the e interface 2 Insert a new cleaning wand into the through hole of the adapter until it stops Ta 3 Twist the wand remove it and dis card Do not reuse the cleaning wand 11 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors To ensure absolute measurement accuracy and repeatability fiber optic connectors must always be cleaned before conducting a fiber optic measurement Dust and oil contamination on the connector end faces as shown at right can result in abnormally high insertion loss readings and other anomalies Tempo recommends the use of the All In One cleaning tool for fiber optic connectors in accordance with the enclosed instructions If an All In One cleaning tool is not available the connectors should be cleaned as follows 1 Moisten a clean lint free cloth such as Texwipe TX404 with reagentgrade isopropyl alcohol 2 Wipe once across the connector endface with the damp part of the cloth using moderate pressure Make sure the alcohol has completely evaporated before commencing 3 If possible visually inspect the connector endface using a magnifier or microscope such as a Leica 200x FiberVue micro scope Tempo Part No FVK 200 U25 If the end face still appears dirty clean it again Dil Contaminati
16. attery cover is the reverse of removal Take care not to overtighten the screws securing the battery cover or damage may result Continued on the next page Section 1 General Information amp Product Description Multiple Power Options The 525 Series optical test set features four power options 1 Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery operation Nickel metal hydride battery pack required 2 Concurrent nickel metal hydride NiMH battery recharging trickle charging and AC operation 3 Alkaline battery operation Four AA type alkaline batteries required 4 AC only operation CAUTION Never use the instrument with a battery charger rechargeable battery pack or external power supply not expressly approved by Tempo Rechargeable NiMH Battery Operation The 525 Series optical test set is shipped with a rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH battery pack installed The battery can be trickle charged while the instrument is in use The nickel metal hydride battery pack provides up to 10 hours of con tinuous operation NOTE The nickel metal hydride battery pack incorporates a device that enables the charging circuit to function The 525 Series optical test set must only be used with NiMH battery packs with this part number Other battery packs will not charge when installed in the instrument CAUTION Do not remove the plastic covering from the battery pack Continued on the next page OPERATING MANUAL 525 9
17. creen 1 From the IL RL 1310 1490 1550 screen press the MSG softkey to open the Send Message screen 2 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to scroll through two pages of messages 3 When the desired message is highlighted press the ENTER button to send the message to the other unit 4 The other unit will beep and the message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen 5 Press the EXIT softkey to return to the IL Test Screen 35 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Ay Tempo po Stia SUCCESS 36 Section 4 Specifications Parts amp Accessories Specifications Optical Power Meter Specifications Power Measurement Range in dBm Wavelength gt 850 1700nm 10dBm to 65dBm Wavelength Range 800nm to 1700nm Calibration Points 850nm 980nm 1490nm 1310nm 1550nm 1625nm Absolute Accuracy 1310nm with 10dBm input power lt 0 25dB 6 Linearity 1310nm Linearity Accuracy 10 to 3dBm 0 22dB 3 to 55dBm 0 05dB 55 to 65dBm 0 22dB Optical stability OPM Channel only lt 0 05 dB 0 C 50 C 1 C 24hr gt 30dBm Settling time auto range 0 5 second typical Optical Power Measurements dBm dB Watt Polarization Dependency lt 0 10dB Mating Stability of SOC Connector lt 0 02dB Repeatability lt 0 05dB Optical Interface Power Meter SOC Adapter Optical Interface MM Laser Power Source UCI APC angle polished Adapter 9 100 SM 1 While temperature is running profile from 0 C to 50
18. d 5 ASC 108 C Ceramic UCI SC ATS 108 C Ceramic UCI ST Technical Support and Service Tempo offers free technical support for the 525 optical test sets If you have questions or comments about your instrument call Tempo Monday through Friday from 8 a m to 5 p m Pacific time Please have the following information available 1 Instrument model number Di Instrument serial number 3 Description of the problem To obtain service for the instrument call the toll free number noted on the back cover or contact your local Tempo representative Periodic Calibration It is recommended that the 525 optical test set be recertified and or recalibrated every 24 months or by the due date printed on the cali bration decal affixed to the instrument whichever comes first Calibration of the instrument may be performed by Tempo for a nominal fee Please call Tempo during business hours for more information 40 2j Tempo Temp o A Textron E Company Knowledge Solutions Success 1390 Aspen Way 6 Vista CA 92081 760 598 8900 6 800 642 2155 6 Fax 760 598 5634 M F 6 7 00 a m 4 30 p m 6 Pacific Time Unit 3 Maesglas Industrial Estate Newport NP20 2NN UK 44 0 1633 223552 Fax 44 0 1633 223948 www tempo textron com
19. e Autotest Main Screen From the Autotest Main Screen Insertion Loss Return Loss testing can be performed at 1310 1490 8 1550nm Cable and Fiber names can be designated for record management of stored measurements and later recall Changing Designations Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to move the highlighted screen cursor to the cable designation field to be set Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to scroll thru alphanu meric entries for cable designations When designated press the ENTER button to set the Cable name and move the to the Fiber field Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to move the highlighted screen cursor to the Fiber designation field to be set Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to scroll thru numeric entries for fiber designations Press the ENTER button to set the entry Auto Increment Feature The numeric Fiber designations will automatically sequence up when successive testing is performed if Autosave is turned on REF Softkey accesses the Reference Methods REGIA TEN SES screen to establish either a Side by Side or Loopback reference for testing See pg 22 Cable Cable00 Fiber 003 SETUP Softkey accesses Setup screen to con figure the 525 for type of test s wavelength s AUTOTEST to Start Auto file save threshold settings See pg 23 fer Setup ment MENU Softkey accesses the Menu screen to View Data from previously stored tests open the Tools display and open the Optical Power Meter and Power Sourc
20. e screen and access the Return Loss Meter See pg 26 21 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS REFERENCE METHOD SCREENS Loop back Enter tm Select Lore lete Ment gt 0 Continue MET From the Autotest Main screen press the REF softkey The Reference Method screen will be displayed Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight SIDE BY SIDE or LOOP BACK Press the Enter button to select the method SIDE BY SIDE METHOD a Per the screen diagram connect the Reference Cable from the Source Return Loss Port of the Master Unit to the Source Return Loss Port of the Slave Unit b Press the NEXT softkey to continue c When complete a checkmark will appear on screen d Press DONE softkey to return to the AutoTest Screen LOOPBACK METHOD a Per the screen diagram connect the Reference Cable from the Source Return Loss Port to the Power Meter Port b Press the NEXT softkey to continue c When complete a checkmark will appear on screen d Press DONE softkey to return to the AutoTest Screen 22 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions SETUP SCREENS From the Autotest Main screen press the SETUP softkey The Setup AutoTest Type screen will be displayed The user can select through the following setup options Aa Ada SETUP AUTOTEST TYPE IL Insertion Lose Use the UP DOWN keys to highlight the type of KL Return Loss Autotest to run c IL
21. easurement Reference 1 Atthe AutoTest Main Screen establish a reference using the SIDE BY SIDE or Cable Cablen LOOPBACK method by pressing the Fiber 003 REF softkey and performing the following AUTOTEST to Start 2A Side by Side Reference REF SETUP MENU REFERENCE METHOD Note The unit initiating a test or reference is the Master or Local unit and will display the references The other unit is the Slave or Remote For side by side reference leave the Remote unit in the Startup screen a Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight SIDE BY SIDE b Press ENTER button to select Enter to Select EXT c Per the screen diagram connect Patch Cables to both units at the Source Tx Ports d Press the NEXT softkey to continue While referencing the master unit will indicate Referencing and the slave will lp display Measuring gt to Continue MEXT e When complete a checkmark will appear on the Master Unit screen and Referencing Completed will be indicated on the Slave unit Press DONE on the Master unit and EXIT on the Slave to return to the AutoTest Screen Comp lete Goto Step 4 DORE 16 Section 2 Quick Start Guide Establish Measurement Reference Continued 3B Loopback Reference to Continue HEXT Perform these steps on both Master and Slave units From AutoTest Screen press the REF
22. gth Press DEL softkey to delete the stored test result Press the Back arrow softkey to return to Screen 2 IL amp RL averages 28 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions TOOLS SCREENS TooLs From the Menu screen use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the TOOLS function then press the ENTER button to select Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the function then press the ENTER button to select To access and modify the following futo OFF Enter to Select j EXT SET DATE TIME Manually set the 24 hour clock amp calendar of the 525 See below ZERO Zero out the Optical Power Meter amp obtain a noise level baseline Go to pg 30 AUTO OFF Enable Disable the 15 minute automatic shut off feature The 525 default is On Go to pg 30 SET DATE TIME Date RO 02 03 Thu From the Tools screen use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the SET DATE TIME function then press the ENTER button to select The SET DATE TIME screen will be displayed Use the arrow keys to highlight the Date MM DD YY and Day to be changed Then use the ENTER button to move to the next line Use the arrow keys to highlight the 24 Hour clock Time HH MM SS to be changed Then use the ENTER button to Set Press the EXIT softkey to return to the TOOLS Screen Tine 1 lta 29 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS TOOLS SCREENS Continued r ero Set Dates Tine
23. hreshold values Enter do Select tance Press ENTER to select Press the Back arrow softkey to return to the previous screen Press Cancel to return to the AutoTest screen If No is selected thresholds values will not be used and a Pass Fail result will not be provided with the test results 24 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions SETUP SCREENS Continued SS SETUP THRESHOLD 2nd Screen I RL To set Insertion and Return Loss threshold val 1310 M U E ues for each wavelength use the LEFT RIGHT 150 03 7 35 keys to highlight the digit to be set in each box 1550 03 0 3 0 Use the UP DOWN keys to change the numbers Press the Enter button to select and move to the next line SHUE Repeat the same steps for all wavelengths required When complete press the SAVE softkey to return to the Autotest screen 25 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS MENU SCREEN Cablen 003 Cable Fiber REF SETUP MENO Milieu Data lola DPI Source Return Loss Enter gt RUTOTEST to Start fo Select EXT From the Autotest main screen press the MENU softkey The MENU screen will be displayed Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the function to perform then press the Enter button to select The following functions are available VIEW DATA Access and view up to 1000 test measurements stored in memory Go to pg 27 TOOL
24. ization RMA number if the instrument must be shipped back to Tempo To contact Tempo customer service call 800 642 2155 from 7 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific time Inquiries may also be faxed to Tempo at 760 598 5634 or sent via e mail to fiberoptics tempo textron com Failure to follow this procedure may affect your claim for compensa tion Service and Product Ordering For warranty or non warranty service please Telephone Fax or E Mail Tempo at TEL 1 800 642 2155 or 1 760 598 8900 FAX 1 760 598 5634 E MAIL REPAIR TEMPO TEXTRON COM For product and ordering information please Telephone Fax or E Mail Tempo at TEL 1 800 642 2155 or 1 760 598 8900 FAX 1 760 598 5634 E Mail SALES TEMPO TEXTRON COM WEB WWW TEMPO TEXTRON COM Section 1 General Information amp Product Description Preparation for Use Charging the NiMH Battery Pack The 525 Series optical test set is shipped with a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery pack installed This battery pack must be charged before the instrument is used for the first time To charge the NiMH battery pack do the following 1 Plug the power transformer NiMH battery charger into a wall outlet 2 Insert the plug from the power transformer NiMH battery charger into the DC input receptacle on the side of the instrument 3 The red charge state indicator will illuminate Allow the batteries to charge until the indicator turns off 4 hours maximum 4 Disco
25. l con nect the fiber to the unit and hold the REF softkey The unit will automatical ly zero out Release the key SAVE To save an optical power reading press the SAVE softkey while the reading is displayed The screen will prompt for Cable Name and Fiber Number MENU To return to the Menu Screen press the MENU softkey 32 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions RETURN LOSS To perform Return Loss measurements and turn Hieu Data the Laser Source on amp off do the following Tools From the MENU screen use the UP DOWN Off Source Return Loss arrow keys to highlight RETURN LOSS ia then press the ENTER button to select Enter gt to Select fur The RETURN LOSS METER screen will be _ displayed 1 Clean all optical interfaces see pg 11 and attach the reference cable to the Source Return Loss Port 64 6 d REF SRUE mera 2 Establish a reference by pressing the REF softkey 3 Per the on screen diagram wrap the Reference Cable around a mandrel 7 times and press the NEXT softkey to continue 4 When the screen indicates UN WRAP remove and straighten the fiber and press the NEXT softkey y 5 The screen will return to the RETURN Ni LOSS METER Connect the Reference E Cable to the fiber or device under test Un Wrap cable CEN a 6 Use the Up Down buttons to toggle the test wavelength displayed in the high lighted left hand box to either 1310
26. nm 1490nm or 1550nm 7 The Return Loss measurement will be displayed 33 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS RETURN LOSS Continued Lab e Fiber Cab legii 001 SARE EXIT 8 10 To store the test press the SAVE soft key The screen will prompt you to iden tify the Cable amp Fiber Use the Arrow buttons and Enter key to identify the Cable name and Fiber Number Press SAVE softkey The unit will return to the RETURN LOSS Meter screen to perform additional testing if required 34 Section 3 Screen Functions amp Descriptions SEND MESSAGE Connect Fiber Te 005 AUTOTEST to Start 2 UFF nn met Fiber Tait 5 minutes 4 Test passed Enter gt to Select ia ia _Retest fiber B Return Enter to Select E 7 li sae d Tac eur The 525 90 has eight stored messages that can be sent between units when performing Insertion Loss testing These messages are pre pro grammed and cannot be modified by the user 1 Connect next fiber Visual Fault Finder on nxt fiber Wait 5 minutes Test Failed 2 3 4 Test passed 5 6 Please call 7 Retest fiber 8 Return To send a message when both units are connect ed via a fiber do the following Note The Remote may be in the IL RL 1310 1490 1550 screen or the SEND MES SAGE screen for this operation It can also start a reference or a test as a Remote unit in this s
27. nnect the unit from the power transformer NiMH battery charger The instrument can now be used NOTE The NiMH battery pack and power transformer NiMH bat tery charger will become warm during use This is normal Trickle Charge Function The 525 Series optical test set incorporates a trickle charge function that prevents the batteries from being damaged from overcharging The instrument can remain connected to the power transformer NiMH battery charger indefinitely without damaging the batteries The trickle charge function monitors the condition of the batteries when the instrument is connected to the power transformer NiMH battery charger If the batteries are drained the instrument will begin a maintenance charge cycle to ensure they are at full capacity Setting the Internal Clock and Calendar The 525 Series optical test set incorporates an internal clock and cal endar permitting the time and date to be recorded when a measure ment is saved The internal clock and calendar should be set before using the instru ment for the first time using the Set 525 Clock feature in the Utilities mode of the ReportWriter software Continued on the next page OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Boot Housing and Power Options Removing Installing the Rubber Boot The 525 Series optical test set is fitted with a rubber boot that pro vides impact and shock protection during use This rubber boot incor porates a swing out stand permit
28. o be made Tx 003 Clean all interfaces and connect the reference cables still attached to the Source Tx Port from each test unit to the AU TOTEST to Start Fiber to be tested 55 i 4 Press the AutoTest button on the Master Cabl ie LableUDg unit again to begin testing Both units Fiber 003 will indicate Measuring l leasur ing HSS i lag Rtawy 5 When testing completes the unit will 1310 Pa Pass Pass display measurement test results 1450 DI Pass Pass NOTE If you did not select AutoSave during Setup you have the option to press the SAVE m 155 U Pass Pass softkey and follow the screen instructions to ECT i EE save the measurement results MORE REDO 18 Section 2 Quick Start Guide Running an IL RL AutoTest Continued EXAMPLE OF MEASUREMENT TEST RESULTS Measurement test results will be displayed on up to five screens as follows SCREEN 1 Ds 1 Screen 1 indicates IL amp RL A to B amp B to A sp Bia Pass Fail averages for each wavelength ass Pass measured Pass Fail results appears only if all Pass Threshold settings have been input If not Pass Screen 2 will be displayed Press the MORE softkey to review additional test results or Press Redo to repeat AutoTest 2 Screen 2 displays IL amp RL A to B amp B to A 3 averages for each wavelength measured 1310 0 01 56 8 Pra 1 61 80 8 Press the MORE softkey to repeat the test 1550
29. o toggle the test wavelength displayed in the left hand box to either 1310nm 1490 or 1550nm TURN SOURCE ON OR OFF Use the Right arrow button to highlight the SRC ON SRC OFF box Use the Up Down amp Enter buttons to toggle SRC ON or OFF SET THE POWER MEASUREMENT UNITS Use the Right arrow button to highlight the POWER UNIT SELECTION box Use the UP DOWN amp ENTER buttons to toggle between dBm absolute power logarithmic scale Watts absolute power linear scale Rel relative power reference mode Continued 31 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS OPM SOURCE Continued AUTORANGE HOLD Use the Right arrow button to highlight the AUTO HOLD box When Measuring in Watts use the UPIDOWN amp ENTER buttons to toggle between AutoRange unit will seek the power range required to perform the test Hold Unit will lock in the power range currently set Note HI or Lo will be displayed if input power is beyond the capabihty in the range currently held 2 The power measurement will be dis played on the screen 3 To save the reading press the SAVE softkey The screen will prompt you to identify the Cable amp Fiber 4 Use the Arrow buttons and Enter key to identify the Cable name and Fiber num ber 5 Press SAVE softkey The unit will return to the POWERMETER SOURCE screen to perform additional testing 1f required REF To seta new OdB reference leve
30. on Dust Contamination Before After WARNING Never clean or visually inspect a fiber optic connector under power Viewing the end of an optical fiber under power can cause permanent eye damage or blindness 12 Section 2 Quick Start Guide Front Panel Controls amp Connectors POWER METER PORT Optical Power Meter input equipped with SOC adapter ARROW BUTTONS Moves highlighted screen cursor left amp right Moves the line selection up or down amp scrolls through alphanumeric charac ters POWER BUTTON Turns unit on and off SOURCE RETURN LOSS PORT Laser Source output equipped with physical contact UCI interface SOFT KEYS Inputs various commands according to the label displayed on the LCD screen above ENTER BUTTON Selects amp inputs the high lighted entry on the LCD screen BACKLIGHT BUTTON Switches the Display Backlight on and off The default is Off AUTOTEST BUTTON Displays connection instructions amp initiates test function of the unit 13 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS AUTOTEST QUICK START GUIDE THIS IS A QUICK START REFERENCE ONLY Refer to additional manual sections f
31. or detailed descriptions of how to configure and perform testing with the 525 90 Single Mode OLTS REMEMBER To ensure absolute measurement accuracy connectors must always be cleaned before conducting a fiber optic measurement Power Up and Setup Test Type Wavelength Auto Save amp Threshhold 1 Press the Power Button The startup logo TE 1990 1550 and version will display briefly followed by the AutoTest Main Screen leggi 2 To select the Test Type Wavelength s T le a culi Data Save Mode and Threshhold settings ider U required press SETUP softkey AUTOTEST to Start REF SETUP ment IL FINE Loss 3 SETUP AUTOTEST TYPE screen will RL Return Loss display Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the type of test required Enter to Select Then press ENTER to select Cancel 4 SETUP AUTOTEST WAVE screen will display There are seven wavelength ni 11550 options listed on two menu screens to 1490 FISSO select from Screen 1 of 2 1310 1550 1490 1550 1310 1490 1550nm Screen 2 of 2 1310nm 1490 1550 and Enter to Select _ 1310 1490nm io am Camo Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight the wavelength s and scroll between choices Then press ENTER to select m Press Back arrow softkey to return to the previous screen or 1 2 2 2 Press softkey to toggle between AutoTestWave screens Section 2 Quick Start Guide Setup Functions Continued 5 SETUP AUTOSAVE sc
32. reen will display Use the UP DOWN arrow softkeys to highlight NO or YES indicating whether you want to Autosave test results Then press ENTER to select Note If NO is selected you will have another Enter ta Select opportunity to save your test measure rcu T Cantel ments for later recall 6 SETUP THRESHOLD screen will display Use the UP DOWN arrow softkeys to highlight NO or YES indicating whether you want to set Threshold levels for your test results Then press ENTER to select Enter to Select ES Cancel Note Thresholds are used to set and display Pass Fail levels in test reporting If No is selected a Pass Fail result will not be provided with the test results and the display will return to the AutoTest screen 7 Another SETUP THRESHOLD screen will SETUP THRESHOLO display m L RR Use the LEFT RIGHT keys to highlight 1310 73 0 35 0 the digit to be set in each box 1490 103 0135 1 Use the UP DOWN keys to change the pe 1550 03 0 35 0 numbers ANO Press the Enter button to select and ab i SUE move to the next line __ Repeat the same steps for all frequencies if required When complete press the SAVE softkey to return to the Autotest screen OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS QUICK START GUIDE Continued REMEMBER To ensure absolute measurement accuracy fiber optic connectors must always be cleaned before conducting a fiber optic measurement Establish M
33. resulting from unauthorized modification or misuse of any product or part This warranty also does not apply to AC adapters batteries or damage from battery leakage This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use Tempo shall not be liable for any indirect special or consequential damages OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE 1 Product Description 1 Safety Terms amp Precautions oooooooocooooooo tiese Eies 2 Laser Sale n 3 Unpacking amp Inspection iii 3 Reporting Shipping Damage Service amp Product Ordering 4 Preparation for USE io ads 5 12 Section 2 QUICK START GUIDE PAGE 13 Front Panel Controls amp Connectors LL 13 Powerup amp Setup Functions 14 15 Establish Measurement Reference Side by Side amp Loopback 16 17 Running an IL RL AutoTest 1310 1490 1550nm 18 20 Section 3 SCREEN FUNCTIONS amp DESCRIPTIONS PAGE 21 Autotest Main Screen esses a ridad a 21 Reference Methods Screens ooooooooocooromrrrrr ra 22 SETUP ScIeens e er 23 25 MENU Screen ud ess 26 View Data Screens cid 27 28 Tools Screens pri o ss ss 29 30 OPM S0UfCE soria traca 31 32 Ret rm Loss sneak a tado ees EGER 33 34 Send Message odas p bird EUR REX T TRE PREYA EY 35 Section 4 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 37 Optical Power Meter
34. softkey Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight LOOP BACK Press ENTER button to select Per the screen diagram connect the Reference Cable from the Source Rx to the Source Tx Port Press the NEXT softkey to continue f When complete a checkmark will appear on screen Press DONE softkey to return to the AutoTest Screen 4 Disconnect reference cables from the Rx port s or each other 1f Side by Side was used Note If referencing errors occur Check Connections You can redo reference or exit to use old reference 5 Leave the fiber connected to the Tx Port Note Disconnection of this cable will cause loss of references You are now ready to perform an AutoTest 17 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS QUICK START GUIDE Continued Running an IL RL AutoTest 1310 1490 1550 1 At the AutoTest Main Screen for record purposes use the Arrow buttons and Enter key to identify Cable and Fiber names Use the LEFT RIGHT keys to highlight the digit to be set Use the UP DOWN keys to change the AUTOTEST to Start l numbers REF SETUP MEMU Press the Enter button to select and DR move to the next line Cable Cable007 Fiber 003 2 To begin the AutoTest sequence press the AutoTest button on the unit NOTE The unit that initiates the test becomes the Master or Local The other becomes the Slave or Remote 3 The Master unit display will indicate the Connect Fiber connections t
35. tact your local Tempo distributor Accessories Description RS232 interface cable kit Printer serial cable kit Nickel metal hydride battery pack Power transformer NiMH charger Cleaning Supplies Description All In One connector cleaner Adapter cleaning wands 200X Leica FiberVue microscope SOC Adapters Snap On Connector SOC adapters are available for a broad range of fiber optic connector types Order additional adapters by specify ing the codes listed below Adapter Connector Code Type 1001 Blank 1010 DIN 47256 1020 SOC ADAPTER FC 1030 SOC ADAPTER ST 1038 MIL T 29504 optical termini 1040 HMS 10 2 5mm 1047 Mini BNC 1050 Diamond HMS 0 3 5mm 1057 Stratos 430 Holtek 38000 1062 SOC ADAPTER SC 1081 Radiall VFO 1086 Diamond HMS 10A SMA 2 5 1087 SMA 905 906 10E0 Radiall EC 10E2 Diamond E 2000 10TB Simplex TOSLINK Spectran J pin 10TD TR TX set duplex TOSLINK Spectran J pin 10TR Duplex TOSLINK TX 10TX Duplex TOSLINK TR 10ZP H P Versalink Spectran V Z pin 39 OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS UCI Adapters Universal Connector Interface UCI adapters are available for most industry standard fiber optic connector types Order additional adapters by specifying the codes listed below Adapter Code Connector Type AE2 10 Diamond E 2000 APC 108 C Ceramic UCI FC AMS 00 Diamond HMS 0 3 5mm AMT 10 Diamond HMS 10A SMA 2 5 ASM 90 SMA 905 906 AHP 10 HMS 10 HP 2 5mm AML 38 MIL T 29504 4 an
36. ting convenient viewing of the dis play when the instrument is used on the benchtop The rubber boot must be removed to access the battery compartment cover on the back of the instrument housing To remove the boot do the following 1 Grasp the boot in both hands and gently peel back the sides starting from the top 2 Press the back of the instrument through the rectangular hole in the boot to pivot it forward 3 Pull the instrument away from the boot Installation of the boot is the reverse of removal Make sure the instrument is seated snugly in the boot before use NOTE To prevent damage from shock or impact do not use the instrument without the boot in place Removing Installing the Battery Cover The battery compartment is sealed by a plastic cover secured by two Phillips screws which must be removed for access To open the bat tery compartment do the following 1 Remove the rubber boot as described in the preceding section 2 Lay the instrument display side down on a soft surface such as a towel to prevent scratching of the front panel 3 The two screws securing the battery cover will now be visible Remove both screws by turning them counterclock wise using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Put the screws in a safe place 4 The battery cover can now be lifted away from the instrument housing Gently pry up on the bottom of the cover DO NOT USE A METAL TOOL TO PRY OPEN THE COVER Installation of the b
37. urements data storage and retrieval and report printing easy and convenient A pair of identical 525 test sets are required in order to perform auto mated bi directional testing and data exchange between the instru ments Once a side by side or loopback measurement reference has been established either unit can initiate the AutoTest The unit initi ating the test becomes the master or local test set designated A in the data results screens the other unit becomes the slave or remote unit designated B in the data results screens Used as a pair the 525 also has eight stored messages that can be sent between units offering the ability for technicians to communicate with each other while performing measurement tests 525 90 PON Single Mode Optical Test Sets The 525 90 optical test sets can perform optical power measurements within a range of 10dBm to 65dBm They are calibrated at 850nm 980nm 1310nm 1490nm 1550nm and 1625nm There are Laser sources available in the unit at 1310nm 1490nm and 1550nm OPERATING MANUAL 525 90 OLTS Safety Terms in This Manual A WARNING identifies dangers that could result in personal injury or death A CAUTION identifies hazards that could damage the instrument A NOTE is followed by information that may be beneficial during the use of the instrument Specific Precautions Never use the instrument with a battery charger rechargeable battery pack or external power supply not
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