User's Guide to the SMLP 5-5 Singlemode
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1. Noyes Fiber Systems to determine the availability of adapter cap types that are not listed below 1 25mm Universal 8800 00 0224 Bare fiber 8800 00 0206 2 5mm Universal 8800 00 0214 Radiall PFO VFO 8800 00 0212 FG 8800 00 0200 ESCON 8800 00 0210 SC 8800 00 0209 DIN 47256 8800 00 0211 ST 8800 00 0202 FDDI Kit 8800 00 0215 E 2000 Diamond 8800 00 0221 FDDI 8800 00 0205 Biconic 8800 00 0204 D4 8800 00 0201 SMA 8800 00 0203 1000 um 8800 00 0223 LC Simplex Duplex 8800 00 0225 MU Simplex 8800 00 0226 Backplane SC 8800 00 0219 MT RJ A and B side 8800 00 0231 Optical Jumper Cables are recommended to interface the SMLP 5 5 to the system under test The jumper cables require the appropriate connectors on each end to match the system under test s connector style to the OLS 5 5 connector style and the adapter cap on the OPM 5 2C Various cable styles and lengths are available from Noyes Fiber Systems A fiber optic connector adapter also called a coupling adapter or bulkhead is required to mate two fiber cables together Fiber optic cleaning supplies such as optical wipes optics grade alcohol or cartridge style dry cleaners should be used to clean the fiber connector ends Also a can of filtered compressed air is useful for blowing out contaminates from adapters 3 3 Typical Applications The SMLP 5 5 Singlemode Multimode Light Pack is used to perform diagnostic and evaluation measurements associated with fiber optic transmission systems and cabl2. Fiber Systems to obtain additional information and a Return Materials Authorization number RMA To allow us to serve you more efficiently please include a brief description describing the reason s for the return of the equipment NOYES FIBER SYSTEMS TEL 800 321 5298 OR 603 528 7780 16 EASTGATE PARK ROAD FAX 603 528 2025 BELMONT NH 03220 14 6 0 Specifications MODEL SMLP 5 5 Optical Power Meter OPM 5 2C Calibration Wavelength nm 1300 1310 1550 Tone Detection Range dBm 6 to 35 270 13 5 Tone Detection Frequency Hz 1000 50 2000 300 gt 30 hrs typical operation with 9V Alkaline Adapter Caps ST other styles available Size H x W x D 5 5 x 3 2 x 1 5 in 14 0 x 8 1 x 3 8 cm Light Source OLS 5 5 Emitter Type LED 850 amp 1300 nm LASER 1550 nm Output Power Multimode 62 5 125um 20 dBm 850 nm 20 dBm 1300 nm Singlemode 9 125um 38 dBm 1300 nm 10 dBm 1550 nm Power gt 8 hrs typical operation with 9V alkaline AC adapter optional 15 Optical Connectors Size H x W x D 7 25 x 4 4 x 1 75 in 18 4 x 10 2 x 4 4 cm General Kit Specifications Dynamic Range of Test Kit Multimode 62 5 125um 40 dB 850 amp 1300 nm Singlemode 9 125um 22 dB 1300 nm 50 dB 1550 nm 3 3 lbs 1 5 kg Dimensions H x W x D 12 x 12 5 x 4 75 in 30 1 x 31 7 x 12 0 cm Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 30 to 60 C 16 Power Port Reg 2 5 mm
3. Tip pos 9VDC 200mA USA OL 9VDC E 500mA Europe RS 232 Pin Designations PC CABLE DB 9 Female 3 5mm Not Used _ Not Used Transmitted Data Pin 2 _ Clear to Send ES Not Used Clear to Send Pin 7 Transmitted Data Not Used Not Used gt Not Used Ground Ground Pin 5 17 Thank You for Choosing Noyes Fiber Systems YES FIBER SYs TEM ISO 9001 CERTIFIED whl A Ary 16 Eastgate Road e Belmont NH 03220 Tel 800 321 5298 e 603 528 7780 e Fax 603 528 2025 E Mail techsupp noyes fiber com e Website www noyes fiber com NOYES A Division of Alcoa Fujikura Ltd
4. automatically detect tone at 270 Hz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz When tone is detected the upper display will alternate between the current wavelength and the tone detected 3 Ref Holding the Ref key until HELD is displayed approximately three seconds stores the dBm input as a reference power level The OPM 5 2C automatically switches to a loss mode and displays the dB difference between the reference level and current input Selecting the Ref key briefly displays the stored reference 4 dB dBm Selecting the dB dBm key toggles between absolute power dBm and loss dB modes Holding the dB dBm key until HELD is displayed 4 approximately three seconds switches the OPM 5 2C to a microwatt uW mode Note Switching between dB dBm and uW will not affect the stored reference levels 5 Store and Recall Selecting the Store key saves the currently displayed reading in the next available memory location and flashes the location number The OPM 5 2C stores 500 measurements for each wavelength Selecting the Recall key enters the recall mode to allow viewing editing and printing of stored measurements View Use the a and v keys to increment or decrement the memory locations and view the stored measurements Edit Select the memory location to edit Holding the Store key until HELD displays temporarily returns the OPM 5 2C to a measurement mode Remeasure the fiber and select the Store key to save the new reading Print Hold
5. in place when the unit is not being used OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter The optical detector must be kept free from dirt or other contamination The detector should be periodically cleaned using a low lint optical grade tissue with optics grade alcohol or by using a can of filtered compressed air It is important to keep the dust cap in place when the unit is not being used 4 3 Calibration Calibration of the SMLP 5 5 is recommended every 12 months Please refer to section 5 4 for information on returning equipment 13 5 0 Warranty Information 5 1 One Year Limited Warranty All Noyes Fiber Systems products are warranted against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the original customer Any product found to be defective within the warranty period would be repaired or replaced by Noyes Fiber Systems In no case will Noyes Fiber Systems liabilities exceed the original purchase price of the product 5 2 Exclusions The warranty on your equipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the following 1 Unauthorized repair or modification 2 Misuse negligence or accident 5 3 Warranty Registration A warranty registration card is included with the original shipment of equipment Please take a few moments to fill out the card and mail or fax it to Noyes Fiber Systems to ensure proper initiation of your warranty term 5 4 Returning Equipment To return equipment please contact Noyes
6. nls 15 APPENAIX soci lt ada dci es 16 1 0 General Thank you for purchasing a Noyes Fiber Systems SMLP 5 5 Singlemode Multimode Light Pack The SMLP 5 5 provides the tools necessary to perform power and loss measurements on fiber optic transmission systems The SMLP 5 5 includes the OLS 5 5 Light Source the OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter an adapter cap carry case PC software serial cable protective rubber boots trace pads and user s guides The OLS 5 5 is a stable light source with three outputs 850 1300 and 1550 nm The OPM 5 2C is a full featured optical power meter calibrated at 850 1300 1310 and 1550 nm Both units are lightweight hand held and operate from a single 9V battery A fiber optic connector adapter cap of your choice is provided with the OPM 5 2C The OLS 5 5 is available with ST connectors A carry case is provided for convenient storage and transportation 2 0 Functional Descriptions 2 1 OLS 5 5 Light Source 1 850 nm Output Port and Adjustment The 850 nm optical output is a ST connector Nominal output power is 20 dBm into 62 5 125 um fiber and may be adjusted by 1 dB 2 1300 nm Output Port and Adjustment The 1300 nm optical output is a ST connector Nominal output power is 20 dBm into 62 5 125 um fiber and 38 dBm into 9 125 um fiber and may be adjusted by 1 dB 3 1550 nm Output Port and Adjustment The 1550 nm optical output is a ST connector Nominal output power is 10 dBm into 9 125 um f
7. the Recall key until HELD displays The stored data is transferred to a PC using the supplied software or a serial thermal printer optionally available Hold the Store amp Recall keys down together until HELD displays to clear all stored data at the currently selected wavelength Select dB dBm Ref or A keys to exit the recall mode 6 On Off Selecting the On Off key powers the OPM 5 2C on or off Battery life is automatically conserved by powering off if no keys are selected within approximately 5 minutes Disable the automatic shut down by holding the On Off key down during power up until P displays 7 nand v Inthe Recall mode the a and v keys increment or decrement the memory location To select 1 dB resolution press and hold the a key during power up To deactivate the serial port press and hold the v key during power up 8 A The Greek symbol lambda A is used to denote wavelengths of light Selecting the A key defines the measurement wavelength The wavelengths available depend on the model see the specifications section Annunciators in the LCD will display the currently selected wavelength Holding the A key until HELD is displayed approximately 3 seconds briefly displays the percentage of battery life remaining 9 Serial The Serial connector is used for printing or transferring previously stored loss measurements Data can be printed to an optional thermal printer or transferred to a PC for complet
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9. addendum to a report 11 3 7 Verifying Output Power 1 Turn on the OPM 5 2C and select the proper wavelength by pressing the A key Check the specifications of the transmitter to determine the correct wavelength 2 Turn on the transmitter and allow it to stabilize 3 Clean the fiber connector and connect to the OPM 5 2C 4 Set the OPM 5 2C to dBm mode The example in Figure 5 shows a power reading of 16 42 dBm If the manufacturer specified the output power in watts then hold the dB dBm key until HELD is displayed to change the OPM 5 2C to measure microwatts The measured level should be within the specifications of the light source manufacturer If it is not try cleaning the fiber connector again and check for excessive fiber bends A LO displayed indicates no light is present at the meter and a HI indicates too much light is present for the OPM 5 2C to measure see specifications 12 Figure 5 Verifying Output Power 4 0 Maintenance Calibration 4 1 Battery Replacement To replace the existing battery in either the OPM 5 2C or the OLS 5 5 remove the battery compartment cover on the back side of the unit Place a 9V battery in the unit and then replace the cover 4 2 Cleaning Optical Ports OLS 5 5 Light Source The optical output connectors must be kept free from dirt or other contamination Most contaminates can be removed by using a can of filtered compressed air It is important to keep the dust cap
10. e plant Applications for the SMLP 5 5 will be found within the telecommunication cable television data network and industrial control industries The SMLP 5 5 kit measures absolute power in dBm or uW and loss dB Absolute power expressed in dBm is the amount of optical power received by the detector as compared to 1mW OdBm 1mW Measuring dBm is useful for verifying the output power of an optical transmitter Loss is the difference in optical power from a known input the reference level and the output power at the opposite end of the fiber under test The OPM 5 2C can display dB loss directly after a reference level has been set Loss measurements are used to qualify cable plant links and fiber optic jumpers Microwatts is also a way to measure absolute power Some manufacturers specify their transmission equipment in watts instead of dBm The OPM 5 2C offers the ability to measure watts for convenience when verifying output power of transmitters For accurate results always be sure to set the OPM 5 2C to measure the same wavelength as the output of the source or transmitter 3 4 Optical Reference Level Step A A tin A a A 850NM 1300NM 1550 NM OFF O ON 850NM PWR p OFF o ON 1300NM OFF o ON O 1550NM Low Batt OLS 5 OPTICAL LIGHT SOURCE NOES Figure 3 Reference Level Diagram Turn on the OPM 5 2C Select the test wavelength by pressing the A key Turn on the appropriat
11. e power switch on the OLS 5 5 and allow the light source to stabilize for at least one minute Clean all fiber connections Jumpers must be the same fiber type as the fiber under test 50 125 um or 62 5 125 um multimode or 9 125 um singlemode Using a launch jumper connect the OLS 5 5 Optical Light Source to the OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter see Figure 3 5 Set the OPM 5 2C to dBm mode The power reading indicated by the display should be approximately 20 0 dBm 850 nm 20 dBm 1300 nm on 62 5 125um fiber 38 dBm 1300 nm and 10 dBm 1550 nm on 9 125um fiber If this cannot be achieved adjust the output power of the OLS 5 5 If this still cannot be achieved try cleaning the optical connections again and check for excessive bends in the fiber or contact Noyes Fiber Systems for assistance 9 6 If the dBm reading is acceptable hold the Ref key until HELD displays The meter automatically zeroes the display and begins measuring direct loss The display will read 0 00 dB The hundredths digit may vary slightly due to movement of the fiber and minor variations in the output power from the OLS 5 5 3 5 Optical Loss Measurement Step B Without removing a launch jumper from the OLS 5 5 Optical Light Source connect the OLS 5 5 and OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter to the fiber link under test see Figure 4 2 The OPM 5 2C displays the end to end loss of the fiber under test the example shows 1 47 dB Select Sto
12. e report generation using the supplied software 10 AC Input The OPM 5 2C may be operated from an external AC power adapter 3 0 Applications This section will discuss the use of the OLS 5 5 Light Source and the OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter It is important to follow the precautions given below to ensure proper operation 3 1 Precautions Use care when working with any optical transmission equipment lt is good practice to avoid looking directly at the outputs any optical fibers or optical sources Always refer to your company safety procedures when working with optical systems CAUTION The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure The OLS 5 5 is a registered JA CLASS 1 LASER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT PRODUCT It is important to keep all optical connections and surfaces free from dirt oils or other contamination to ensure proper operation Scratched or contaminated connectors can reduce system performance Always replace protective dust caps where available 3 2 Required Accessories The OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter requires an Adapter Cap to interface to the fiber optic system under test Note that an adapter cap of your choice is provided with the SMLP 5 5 kit Having an assortment of adapter caps on hand would allow the greatest flexibility if there is limited access to patch cables A variety of adapter caps are available please contact
13. iber and may be adjusted by 1 dB 4 Power Switches The power switches activate and deactivate the selected outputs 5 Low Batt This LED indicates that the remaining battery life is less than approximately 1 2 hour 6 External AC Power Jack The OLS 5 5 may be operated by an AC power adapter Plugging the AC adapter into this jack will automatically switch the OLS 5 5 from the internal 9 volt battery to the external power supply A A A 850NM 1300NM 1550NM OFF ON O 850NM PWR p D ON 1300NM or ON 1550NM LOW BATT ots 5 OPTICAL LIGHT SOURCE Figure 1 OLS 5 5 Light Source 2 2 OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter OPM ACTIVE 1300 aii AUTO OFF Figure 2 OPM 5 2C Optical Power Meter 1 Universal Adapter Interface The threaded optical detector interface allows connection to various fiber optic connector styles Adapter caps purchased separately convert the adapter interface to the required connector style Refer to section 3 2 for a list of available adapter caps 2 Liquid Crystal Display Measurements are displayed in the lower four digits in absolute power dBm or uW or direct loss dB with annunciators defining REF a reminder that measurements are referenced and BAT low battery Resolution is 0 01 dB 0001 uW or 1 dB selectable The wavelength is displayed in the top four digits Out of range HI and LO are displayed in lower digits The OPM 5 2C will
14. re to save the loss measurement in the next available memory location EXAMPLE Reference near end measurement 20 00 dBm Far end measurement 21 47 dBm End to End Loss 1 47 dB LAUNCH JUMPER hi A y a 850NM 1300NM 1550 NM orr on sonw gt or O on 1900 nw orr GJ on 550m Low BATT OLS 5 OPTICAL LIGHT SOURCE NAOYES 10 RECEIVE JUMPER E ems 7 Figure 4 Fiber Loss Diagram 3 6 Editing a Specific Memory Location The OPM 5 2C provides 500 memory locations for each of the four wavelengths A specific memory location can be changed to correct errors or bad measurements found when viewing the data Example You test and store the measurements for a 48 fiber bundle After transferring the data to the PC you analyze the results and find that location 423 appears to have had a problem You then take the OPM 5 2C back in the field to edit location 23 and remeasure or fix the fiber To Edit 1 Select the appropriate wavelength by pressing the A key 2 Press the Recall key and use the and v keys to choose the memory location number to edit 3 Hold the Store key until HELD displays The OPM 5 2C returns to measurement mode 4 Remeasure the fiber and select the Store key to save the new reading When you return to the PC transfer download the data again Now the data has been corrected eliminating the need to print a correction
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