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Safety Information

5

Equipment Ratings

Temperature

Operation

Storage

-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Relative humidity

0 % to 95 % non-condensing

Maximum operation 
altitude

2000 m (6562 ft)

Pollution degree

2 (unit used inside; connected to AC mains or powered 

by batteries)

a

3 (unit used outside; powered by batteries)

b

a. Use the external power supply indoors only.

b. Equipment should be normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitations and

full wind pressure.

Overvoltage category

II

Powersupply rating

100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)

Maximum input current 0.12 A

Summary of Contents for FLS-300

Page 1: ...User Guide Power Meter Light Source Optical Loss Test Set FPM 300 FLS 300 FOT 300...

Page 2: ...rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO EXFO s Commerce And Government Entities CAGE code under the North...

Page 3: ...erencing Your Power Meter to a Source 11 Measuring Power or Loss 13 Automatically Detecting Wavelength 15 5 Using a Light Source FLS 300 and FOT 300 16 Activating Deactivating a Light Source 16 Modula...

Page 4: ...radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area...

Page 5: ...00 Optical Loss Test Set FOT 300 Power Meter FPM 300 Standard s to which Conformity is declared EN 61010 1 2001 Edition 2 0 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and lab...

Page 6: ...te power meter wavelengths X X Editable list of favorite source wavelengths X Automatic wavelength detection X X No offset nulling of detectors required in normal operation X X Multiple source configu...

Page 7: ...C connector Keypad FOT 300 shown Stand Shoulder strap eyelet Power meter detector port Light source ports FOT 300 FLS 300 FPM 300 Safety label and serial number under the stand Battery compartment 3 a...

Page 8: ...Before using the product described in this guide you should understand the following conventions IMPORTANT If the battery level becomes too low the unit turns itself off WARNING Indicates a potential...

Page 9: ...you refer to the instructions provided in your user documentation Ensure that you understand and meet the required conditions before using your product WARNING Use the AC adapter provided with this p...

Page 10: ...m 6562 ft Pollution degree 2 unit used inside connected to AC mains or powered by batteries a 3 unit used outside powered by batteries b a Use the external power supply indoors only b Equipment should...

Page 11: ...teries are low and the AC adapter is unplugged the unit will save the above values and turn off AC adapter plugged in Auto off activated Batteries in use with level Measured power loss FPM FOT Active...

Page 12: ...h angled APC or non angled UPC polishing A green border around the baseplate indicates that it is for APC type connectors To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate 1 Hold the EUI conn...

Page 13: ...f your connector features a key ensure that it is fully fitted into the port s corresponding notch 4 Push the connector in so that the fiber optic cable is firmly in place thus ensuring adequate conta...

Page 14: ...ould perform it whenever environmental conditions change significantly or when measuring very low power values Note Factory defined values will be reinstated when you turn off the unit To perform an o...

Page 15: ...contain at least one wavelength To add wavelengths to the FAV list or to remove them 1 Hold down power meter a few seconds The unit enters the FAV list and displays the current wavelength 2 Press powe...

Page 16: ...to your power meter as shown below with or without a fiber under test 2 Use the source to emit the signal that contains its power value see To change the signal modulation on page 16 If reference valu...

Page 17: ...n for a few seconds The power meter stores the currently detected power as the new reference power Reference power is displayed in the top right corner in dBm and current loss reading is automatically...

Page 18: ...3 For loss measurements reference your power meter to a light source see Referencing Your Power Meter to a Source on page 11 then deactivate the light source 4 Using the proper adapter and test jumper...

Page 19: ...source wavelength OR Press power meter to switch between pre selected wavelengths see Defining a List of Favorite Wavelengths on page 10 7 If you want to see a loss value and your power meter display...

Page 20: ...uto switching mode you cannot manually change the power meter wavelength The power meter behavior is totally determined by the source To receive the auto wavelength signal or detect the source s auto...

Page 21: ...ce Press source until you get past the last source OR Hold down source a few seconds Modulating the Source Signal When you activate the first source the signal is always CW unmodulated When you switch...

Page 22: ...ons Note If you connect a fiber between FOT 300 s source and detector ports the unit can use the actual source output power as reference power Note For details about how compatible power meters receiv...

Page 23: ...inks then increase its value by pressing it returns to 0 after 9 After the last digit all digits blink You may add remove the sign by pressing OR FOT 300 only Hold down to use the actual source output...

Page 24: ...casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid high humidity or significant tempera...

Page 25: ...en a 2 5 mm cleaning tip with one drop of isopropyl alcohol alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly 3 Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the EUI adapter until it comes out on the other side a slo...

Page 26: ...face with a portable fiber optic microscope for example EXFO s FOMS or fiber inspection probe for example EXFO s FIP 7 Put the EUI back onto the instrument push and turn clockwise 8 Throw out cleaning...

Page 27: ...es with the folded and moistened section of the wiping cloth 4 With a dry lint free wiping cloth gently wipe the same surfaces three times with a rotating movement 5 Throw out the wiping cloths after...

Page 28: ...e to turn as you withdraw the cleaning tip 10 Repeat steps 7 to 9 but this time with a dry cleaning tip 2 5 mm tip provided by EXFO Note Make sure you don t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip and...

Page 29: ...d air 6 Discard the cleaning tips after one use Replacing Batteries Your unit requires three AA alkaline batteries Note The AC adapter provided with the unit is not a charger To replace batteries 1 Tu...

Page 30: ...e calibration interval for your unit according to your accuracy requirements Under normal use EXFO recommends calibrating your unit every three years Note The FlexCare warranty program includes Calibr...

Page 31: ...few seconds until power value is received then retry Many beeps unstable optical power and blinking Auto or modulation indicator Power too low to recognize Auto mode or modulation Increase source powe...

Page 32: ...ers To display the embedded software version 1 Hold down power meter or source and press at the same time The unit displays the main software version 2 FLS 300 and FOT 300 Press source to switch betwe...

Page 33: ...ANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL EXFO BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use o...

Page 34: ...products are not covered by this warranty This warranty excludes failure resulting from improper use or installation normal wear and tear accident abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of...

Page 35: ...under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given to you by support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip EXFO will refuse and return any package...

Page 36: ...3 5498 Fax 1 418 683 9224 support exfo com EXFO Europe Service Center Omega Enterprise Park Electron Way Chandlers Ford Hampshire S053 4SE ENGLAND Tel 44 2380 246810 Fax 44 2380 246801 support europe...

Page 37: ...nm and 1625 nm power of 50 dBm for FPM 302 and of 40 dBm typical for FPM 302X GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Size H x W x D 18 5 cm x 10 0 cm x 5 5 cm 71 4 in x 4 in x 21 8 in Weight 0 4 kg 0 9 lb Temperature...

Page 38: ...operating 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Relative humidity 0 to 95 non condensing STANDARD ACCESSORIES User guide Certi cate of Calibration instrument stickers in six la...

Page 39: ...dous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T11363 2006 SJ T11363 2006 Part Name Toxic or hazardous Substances and Ele...

Page 40: ...01 EXFO ASIA PACIFIC 100 Beach Road 22 01 03 Shaw Tower SINGAPORE 189702 Tel 65 6333 8241 Fax 65 6333 8242 EXFO CHINA Beijing Global Trade Center Tower C Room 1207 36 North Third Ring Road East Dongch...

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