manualshive.com logo in svg

EXFO FLS-600, User Manual, Page: 7 / 59

Share
Download
EXFO FLS-600 User Manual Download Page 7

4

Introducing the FPM-600/FLS-600

Typical Applications

Typical Applications

 

Transmitter power measurements (dBm and W)

 

Fiber-link loss testing (dB)

 

Component insertion-loss testing (dB)

 

Fiber identification with 270-Hz, 1-kHz and 2-kHz signals

 

Fiber installation and maintenance applications

 

FTTx: testing of passive optical networks (PONs)

Summary of Contents for FLS-600

Page 1: ...User Guide FPM 600 FLS 600 Power Meter LightSource...

Page 2: ...Installing the EXFO Universal Interface EUI 15 Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers 16 4 Measuring Power or Loss FPM 600 18 Nulling Electrical Offsets 18 Setting Power Correction Factor 19 Defining...

Page 3: ...Maintenance 42 Cleaning EUI Connectors 42 Cleaning Fixed Connectors 45 Cleaning VFL Type Connectors 47 Cleaning Detector Ports 48 Recharging and Replacing the Battery 49 Recalibrating the Unit 51 8 T...

Page 4: ...ts X Editable list of favorite power meter wavelengths X Editable list of favorite source wavelengths X Automatic wavelength detection X No offset nulling of detectors required in normal operation X M...

Page 5: ...er EXFO units X X Data storage on unit and USBtransfer to a computer X User configurable pass fail thresholds with LED indicator X Automatic shutdown after 10 minutes of idle time auto off X X LCD dis...

Page 6: ...unplug the AC adapter I MPORTANT Ifthe battery levelbecomestoo low the unit turns itself off Note When it is connected with the AC adapter charger the unit will function even if the battery is not pr...

Page 7: ...pplications Transmitter power measurements dBm and W Fiber link losstesting dB Component insertion loss testing dB Fiber identification with 270 Hz 1 kHz and 2 kHzsignals Fiber installation and mainte...

Page 8: ...oceed unless you understandand meetthe required conditions CAUTION Indicatesapotentially hazardoussituation which if not avoided mayresult in minor or moderate injury Do not proceed unlessyou understa...

Page 9: ...NING Theuseof controls adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein mayresult in exposure to hazardous situations or impair the protection provided by this unit I MPORTANT Whenyou see...

Page 10: ...th standards IEC60825 1 2007 and 21 CFR1040 10 Invisible laser radiation may be encountered at the output port The product is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation but it may be ha...

Page 11: ...ollowing label s indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source Electrical Safety Information The ACadapter charger provided with this unit is specifically designed to work with your product WAR...

Page 12: ...ation altitude 5000 m 6562 ft Pollution degree 2 connected to ACmains b 3 powered by batteries c Overvoltage category II Input powerd unit ACadapter 9 V 9 W 120 V 14 4 W 60 Hz 230 V 17 W 50 Hz a Measu...

Page 13: ...a few seconds You may use it immediately under normal conditions Toturn off the unit a few seconds I MPORTANT Ifyou removebatteries andthe AC adapter isunplugged the unit will turn off without saving...

Page 14: ...The laser source isactive Auto off activated AC adapter pluggedin Batteries in use with level Source wavelength Fiber number Power meter wavelength or reference power FPM Display Correction factor ac...

Page 15: ...lue PRESS Toggles between modulation values Not present in FLS 600 PRESS Enters setup menu HOLD Erases data PRESS Switches between measurement units HOLD Sets input power as reference power not availa...

Page 16: ...tton once to light the keypad then press the actual button you want on FLS 600 a few Toactivate deactivate the backlight From normal operating mode hold down seconds Accessing and Navigating Setup Men...

Page 17: ...FPM 600 FLS 600 14 Getting Started Accessing and Navigating Setup Menus...

Page 18: ...s that itis for APC type connectors Toinstall an EUIconnector adapter onto the EUI baseplate 1 Hold the EUIconnector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards Bare metal or blue border indicates UPC opt...

Page 19: ...h a lint free swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol 2b Use compressed air to dry completely 2c Visually inspect the fiber end to ensure its cleanliness Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers IMPORTANT Toen...

Page 20: ...contact Ifyour connector features a screwsleeve tighten the connector enough to firmly maintain the fiber in place Do not overtighten as this will damage the fiber and the port Note If your fiber opt...

Page 21: ...perform itwhenever environmental conditions change significantly or when measuring very low power values Note Factory defined values will be reinstated when you turn off the unit Toperform an offsetn...

Page 22: ...Ifno correction factor is set for a wavelength the unit indicates 4 Press to activate deactivate the displayed correction factor A CF indicator will appear next to measured power in normal mode Measu...

Page 23: ...few seconds 5b Clear all digits by holding down AND OR Select a digit to change by holding increase its value by pressing 5c While a digit blinks hold down until itblinks then it returns to 0 after 9...

Page 24: ...mode press repeatedly until you reach PM to access the first submenu then repeatedly until you reach theFAV 2 Press pres s menu 3 Press to switch between available wavelengths An asterisk appears besi...

Page 25: ...w seconds AND OR Select a digit to change by holding until it blinks then it increase its value by pressing returns to 0 after 9 5c While a digit blinks hold down for a few seconds to save the modifie...

Page 26: ...tains its power value see To change the signal modulation on page 34 Ifreference value or units change the power meterbeeps The new reference power is displayed in the top right corner in dBm and curr...

Page 27: ...to switching mode see Automatically Detecting Wavelength on page 28 and Using Auto Switching Mode on page 34 the power meter automatically matches the source wavelength OR Press to switch between pre...

Page 28: ...you use auto switching mode the power meter automatically references wavelengths one at a time Note When using dB units press to display the current wavelength for a few seconds To change this wavele...

Page 29: ...ibers on page 16 3 Forloss measurements reference your power meter to a light source see Referencing Your Power Meter to a Source on page 23 then deactivate the light source 4 Using the proper adapter...

Page 30: ...ications on page 55 Actual power or loss of fiber undertest Measuring Power or Loss FPM 600 Measuring Power or Loss 6 Match the source and power meter wavelengths Ifthe source emits an auto wavelength...

Page 31: ...ource is in auto switching mode you cannot manually change the power meter wavelength The power meter behavior is totally determined by the source Toreceive the auto wavelength signal or detect the so...

Page 32: ...could use itto test the stability of a light source over time Inthis mode the unit displays the minimum or maximum power value read up to now Itcontinuously updates the display if a new min max is me...

Page 33: ...eeded if the PASS FAIL LEDis red the threshold failed Toset pass failthresholds 1 From normal operating mode press repeatedly until you reach PM to access the first submenu then repeatedly until you r...

Page 34: ...a few seconds AND OR Select a digit to change by holding increase its value by pressing until itblinks then it returns to 0 after 9 After the last digit all digits blink you may add remove the sign by...

Page 35: ...ry or after recalibration the list contains all source wavelengths Note The list must always contain at least one wavelength When youempty the list the first source wavelength is automatically added T...

Page 36: ...same VFL remembers its own modulation Modulation is indicated in the top left port 1 or top right port 2 corner Available modulation values are CW Auto auto switching mode 270 Hz 1 kHz and 2 kHz VFL C...

Page 37: ...source automatically switches from one wavelength to another When connected to the light source a compatible power meter displays the power value for each wavelength one at a time The wavelength valu...

Page 38: ...ence source is far from the power meter you can connect your source to the power meter to send the reference value With this feature you can also correct for power variations Note For details about ho...

Page 39: ...or this wavelength 4 Editthe power value as follows 4a Hold down for a few seconds The first digit of the power value blinks for a few seconds 4b Revert all digits to 0 by holding down AND OR Select a...

Page 40: ...cording to the selected increment 0 1 or 2 Todefine the cable name and the starting fiber IDand increment value 1 From normal operating mode press repeatedly until you reach DATA 2 Press to access CAB...

Page 41: ...that will be used next 1b Change the fiber IDby using and backward in the list 2 Hold down for a few seconds to save the measured valueunder the selected fiber ID Saving Recalling and Deleting Data IM...

Page 42: ...next fiber or DUT Whenin Auto Switching mode it isimportant NOTto disconnect the power meteror light sourcefrom the fiber or DUTbefore the storagesequenceiscomplete Thestoragesequenceiscomplete whent...

Page 43: ...ble and its fiber IDwill be displayed after 3seconds 3 Select the value to delete by using and to move forwardor backward in saved data 4 Hold down a few seconds The unit displays dEL then displays an...

Page 44: ...m your handheld unit to a computer This way you can increase storage capacity perform better analyses on your data and create reports Note For details about setting up the software and transferring da...

Page 45: ...nlight Avoid high humidity or significant temperaturefluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations Ifany liquids are spilled on or into the unit turn off the power immediately disconnect from a...

Page 46: ...turn the cleaning tip one full turn then continue to turn as you withdraw it 5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip Note Make sure you don t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip WARNING Push...

Page 47: ...ween the tip of the bottle and the wiping cloth and drythe surface quickly 6b Gently wipe the connector and ferrule 6c With a dry lint free wiping cloth gently wipe the same surfacesto ensure that the...

Page 48: ...quare 2 Moisten the center of the lint free wiping cloth with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol I MPORTANT Alcohol mayleavetracesif usedabundantly Avoid contact between the tip of the bottle and the...

Page 49: ...ibute too muchalcohol at atime 7 Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the connector until itreaches the ferrule inside a slow clockwise rotating movement may help 7 8 9 8 Gently turn the cleaning tip o...

Page 50: ...fiber optic microscope WHILETHEUNITISACTIVEWILLresult in permanent eyedamage Toclean a connector using a mechanicalcleaner 1 Insert the mechanical into the optical adapter and push the outershell into...

Page 51: ...or is dusty blow dry with compressed air 3 Being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab moisten a cleaning tip with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol IMPORTANT Alcohol mayleavetracesif usedabu...

Page 52: ...harge the Li Ionbattery Connect the unit to a power outlet or car outlet using the AC adapter charger The charge cycle will start and end automatically Note While charging the battery indicator animat...

Page 53: ...r Putaside the old battery 4 Remove the new battery from its package keep the package for future use Connect the electrical connector ensuring that the pins are correctly aligned Place the new battery...

Page 54: ...e the calibration validity period can be longer or shorter depending on the intensity of use environmental conditions and unit maintenance You should determine the adequate calibration interval for yo...

Page 55: ...ong to turn on Too many values saved in memory Delete all data from the unit Battery does not charge as expected Temperature too high Battery incorrectly connected Incorrect charger used Ensure temper...

Page 56: ...rce See Sending Source Power Value with Signal on page 35 Wait a few seconds until power value is received then retry Many beeps unstable optical power and blinking Auto or modulation indicator Power...

Page 57: ...while nulling offsets Nulling is not performed Correctly place protective cap on detector port then retry FULL Storage memory full Delete data EMPt Storage memory empty You pressed Recall but no data...

Page 58: ...ta storage items more than 1000 more than 1000 Battery life hours typical 72 72 3 NOTES a Guaranteed unless otherwise specified All specifications valid at 1550 nm and 23 C 1 C with an FC connector b...

Page 59: ...r stability c dB 15 min 0 05 0 03 0 03 0 03 8 h 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Auto switching Yes Yes Yes Yes Tone generation 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz Battery life...

Reviews:

No comments