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Maintenance

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9 Maintenance

To help ensure long, trouble-free operation:

Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if 
necessary.

Keep the unit free of dust.

Clean the unit 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 temperature fluctuations.

Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.

If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit, turn off the power immediately, 
disconnect from any external power source, remove the batteries and let the 
unit dry completely.

W

ARNING

The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those 
specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or 
impair the protection provided by this unit.

Summary of Contents for PPM-350C

Page 1: ...User Guide PON Power Meter PPM 350C...

Page 2: ...ise under any patent rights of EXFO EXFO s Commerce And Government Entities CAGE code under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO is 0L8C3 The information contained in this publication is subjec...

Page 3: ...Electrical Offsets 12 4 Configuring Thresholds Correction Factors Wavelength List and Storage Details 13 5 Working in FTTx Mode 14 Selecting a Threshold Set 14 Testing in Pass Fail Mode or in Normal M...

Page 4: ...Contents iv 11 Warranty 35 General Information 35 Liability 35 Exclusions 36 Certification 36 Service and Repairs 37 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide 38 A Technical Specifications 39...

Page 5: ...forts to ensure compliance to the applicable standards The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a...

Page 6: ...me Model No PON Power Meter PPM 350B PPM 350C Standard s to which Conformity is declared EN 61010 1 2001 Edition 2 0 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory...

Page 7: ...y testing voice video and data Measures each signal independently Optical Network Terminal ONT 1310 nm central office CO 1490 nm and 1550 nm Measures optical power of any type of signal Continuous for...

Page 8: ...can manage data directly on the unit storing recalling deleting The Handheld Data Transfer provided on your CD enables you to create new threshold sets and correction factors define your list of favor...

Page 9: ...Meter operates with the following power sources AC adapter connected to standard power outlet indoor use only AA alkaline batteries automatically take over if you unplug the AC adapter The icon also i...

Page 10: ...ve optical networks at ONT drop terminal fiber distribution hub or CO This mode allows you to measure two or three wavelengths simultaneously depending on the configuration of the unit OPM mode You ca...

Page 11: ...nd and meet the required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the re...

Page 12: ...n provided by this unit WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a laser source is active Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times IMPORTANT W...

Page 13: ...cted to one of the ports of the PPM 350C light may come out from the other port even if the protective cap is on Do not consider that the protective cap is sufficient protection in such high power las...

Page 14: ...n the unit on Press The unit displays EXFO for a few seconds and vertical bars move at the top of the display indicating the initialization is in progress You may use your unit immediately under norma...

Page 15: ...Controls auto off Exits special modes HOLD Turns unit off PRESS Accesses the storage mode in selection mode selects the value HOLD Accesses the data recall mode in Recall mode accesses the delete ite...

Page 16: ...ors with 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 E...

Page 17: ...n place thus ensuring adequate contact If your 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...

Page 18: ...r when measuring very low power values Note Factory defined values will be reinstated when you turn the unit off To perform an offset nulling Hold down and a few seconds The unit displays NULL and ver...

Page 19: ...be a good idea to send your PON Power Meter for recalibration see Recalibrating the Unit on page 27 This will ensure the results remain accurate A wavelength list consisting of 1310 nm 1490 nm and 15...

Page 20: ...set will be used to determine the Pass Warning Fail status Your unit contains up to 10 threshold sets but only one set can be selected at a time Depending on the model of the unit a threshold set com...

Page 21: ...velength that has not been deactivated 3b Press or to switch to the next wavelength Note If a wavelength has been deactivated via the Handheld Data Transfer refer to the Handheld Data Transfer online...

Page 22: ...f Note If the result is greater than the Pass threshold the word Fail and the LED will flash If the result is lower than the Fail threshold the unit will only display Fail and the LED will not flash A...

Page 23: ...not press Ensure that the desired threshold set is selected see Selecting a Threshold Set on page 14 Results are now available Test at the premises Test jumper ONT port Test jumper OLT video port Drop...

Page 24: ...e wavelength When you use reference your unit displays the loss created by the fiber under test only since it subtracts a reference value from the measured power To perform loss measurements 1 Clean y...

Page 25: ...wing modes selected by HHDT OLT and ONT IDs with different locations Job where the OLT and ONT are grouped with different locations To store data in OLT mode 1 Press to access the data storage menu Th...

Page 26: ...to enter further information 2 Press to access the available Job ID values 3 Press to select the job and access the available Loc IDs 4 Press to select the location or to exit the storage mode The dat...

Page 27: ...lable OLT values The OLT name is displayed next to the Loc indicator 3 Press to select the OLT and switch to the ONT selection 4 Press to access the available ONT 5 Press to select the ONT or to exit...

Page 28: ...ter This way you can free memory space perform better analyses on your data and create reports To transfer data to a computer 1 Using a USB cable connect your unit to an available USB port of the comp...

Page 29: ...ber 1 Connect the fiber under test to the VFL port see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 11 2 Press and hold down for a few seconds to switch between ON CW continuous signal and ON 1HZ bl...

Page 30: ...and dry area Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit tur...

Page 31: ...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 slow clock...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...sly agreed upon with the customer Validity of specifications depends on operating conditions For example the calibration validity period can be longer or shorter depending on the intensity of use envi...

Page 34: ...n factors wavelength lists and storage information If a problem is detected error code 9 10 or 12 will be displayed If you turn the unit off without correcting the problem the error code will be displ...

Page 35: ...the display indicating the verification is in progress The three LEDs will light up briefly in the following order green yellow red Once LEDs are turned off all the screen segments will be displayed a...

Page 36: ...Pressing the button does not activate Pass Fail mode Unit is currently nulling offsets verifying thresholds or verifying LEDs and LCD Let the unit complete the operation If the unit was verifying LED...

Page 37: ...lengths and some of the LEDs are off At least one signal is deactivated see Selecting a Threshold Set on page 14 Reactivate the signal see Configuring Thresholds Correction Factors Wavelength List and...

Page 38: ...17 No signal is activated for the selected threshold The error is displayed again if you try to activate the threshold You must enter the threshold selection mode to select another threshold This err...

Page 39: ...To accelerate the process please have information such as the name and the serial number see the product identification label as well as a description of your problem close at hand You may also be req...

Page 40: ...sportation damage can occur from improper handling The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping Avoid high hum...

Page 41: ...ITY 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 of the p...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...hich 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 that d...

Page 44: ...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...

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Page 46: ...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...

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