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Contents

PPM-350D

8 OPM Smart Device ......................................................................................41
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................43

10 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................53

Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................53
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................54
Transportation ......................................................................................................................55

11 Warranty ......................................................................................................57

Summary of Contents for PPM-350D

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

Page 2: ...ny infringements of patents or other 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 Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO is 0L8C3 The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice Trademarks EXFO s trademarks have bee...

Page 3: ...rmation Models with VFL 14 Electrical Safety Information 15 3 Getting Started with Your PON Power Meter 19 Turning the Unit On and Off 19 Physical Interface 19 Installing the EXFO Universal Interface EUI 20 Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers 21 Menu 23 Setting Parameters 24 Measurement Status and Icons 26 4 Test Configuration 29 5 Performing FTTx Measurements 31 Thresholds 31 Performing a Meas...

Page 4: ...cing the Battery 46 Recalibrating the Unit 49 Recycling and Disposal 51 10 Troubleshooting 53 Solving Common Problems 53 Contacting the Technical Support Group 54 Transportation 55 11 Warranty 57 General Information 57 Liability 58 Exclusions 59 Certification 59 Service and Repairs 60 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide 61 ...

Page 5: ...akes reasonable efforts 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 commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user guide may cause harmful interfer...

Page 6: ... described in this user documentation The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the device can be kept as far as possible from the user s body This device does not contain any user serviceable components Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals European Community Declaration of Conformity Warnin...

Page 7: ...er should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz...

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Page 9: ...for those not familiar with fiber optics in FTTx The PPM 350D supports the following applications Single multi layer PON service activation Insertion loss testing downstream measurements Multiple PON technologies GPON ITU T G984 2 EPON IEEE 802 3 XG S PON ITU T G987 2 NG PON2 ITU T G989 2 RF overlay ITU T G983 3 RFoG ANSI SCTE 174 2010 Main Features PON awareTM automatically detects PON technology...

Page 10: ...OLT Allows triple play testing voice video and data Measures each signal independently up to two PON layers RF overlay Measures optical power of any type of signal Continuous for example TV signal at 1550 nm All baud rates for example 1 and 10 Gbps synchronous or asynchronous Measures all signals simultaneously Displays all signal statuses simultaneously on screen as well as a global status Displa...

Page 11: ...ses deleting and has an internal storage up to 3500 results Smart app features Test Config management data transfer reporting Sync results with smart app Real time storage sync to smart device Navigate through test point IDs Loss measurement with reference Editable reference enter value measured by another remote unit APC connectors Compact rugged and designed to comply with the IP54 enclosure sta...

Page 12: ...troducing the PPM 350D PON Power Meter 4 PPM 350D Main Features Touchscreen Display Power button Stand VFL port optional Status LEDs ONT port OLT video port Store button USB Type C port Bottom View Stand ...

Page 13: ... PON technologies such as GPON EPON XG PON1 XGS PON 10G EPON and NG PON2 When used in a pass through configuration on the ONT side of the splitter start with selecting a configuration representing your multi service network GPON XGS GPON NG PON2 EPON 10G EPON etc Using the wavelength detected from the ONT the unit will figure out if the ONT is operating in GPON EPON or in XG XGS NG PON2 10G EPON I...

Page 14: ...iption VFL The unit will have a VFL in addition to the ONT and OLT ports SR Single PON layer RFoG to test the following layers GPON RF EPON RF RFoG D Dual PON Layer to test the following layers GPON XG XGS PON GPON NG PON2 GPON ALT EPON 10G EPON DR Dual PON layer RF to test the following layers GPON XG XGS PON RF GPON NG PON2 RF EPON 10G EPON RF GPON RFoG ...

Page 15: ...er Meter in 3 modes FTTx Power mode You can use your PPM 350D PON Power Meter during service activation at ONT or to troubleshoot passive optical networks at ONT drop terminal fiber distribution hub or CO This mode allows you to measure up to 4 wavelengths simultaneously depending on the configuration of the unit FTTx Loss mode downstream only You can also use your PPM 350D in relative mode dB to ...

Page 16: ...ote reference Additionally the power reference can be edited manually when reference power is measured by another unit and user a far end location for example at a CO Technical Specifications To obtain this product s technical specifications visit the EXFO Web site at www exfo com ...

Page 17: ...not proceed unless you understand 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 required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in component damage Do not proceed unless you understand and meet t...

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Page 19: ... operation and maintenance other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection provided by this unit WARNING If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired WARNING Use only accessories designed for your unit and approved by EXFO For a complete list of accessories avail...

Page 20: ... When you see the following symbol on your unit it indicates that the unit is equipped with a laser source or that it can be used with instruments equipped with a laser source These instruments include but are not limited to modules and external optical units IMPORTANT Other safety instructions relevant for your product are located throughout this documentation depending on the action to perform M...

Page 21: ...r more of the following symbols may also appear on your unit Symbol Meaning Direct current Alternating current The unit is equipped with an earth ground terminal The unit is equipped with a protective conductor terminal The unit is equipped with a frame or chassis terminal On Power Off Power OR On off Power Fuse ...

Page 22: ...product It is in compliance with standards IEC 60825 1 2007 and 21 CFR 1040 10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 It is also in compliance with IEC 60825 1 2014 Laser radiation is emitted at the output port The following label s indicate that the product contains a Class 2 source Affixed to the back of the unit ...

Page 23: ...reinforced insulation between primary and secondary and is suitably rated for the country where the unit is sold Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard To avoid electrical shock do not operate the unit if any part of the outer surface covers panels etc is damaged Only authorized personnel should carry out adjustments maintenance or ...

Page 24: ...e label affixed to your unit may damage the unit Equipment Ratings Temperature Operation Storage Unit powered by batteries 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Unit connected to USB adapter 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Unit without batteries 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Unit with batteries 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humiditya Unit powered by batteries 95 non condensing Unit connected to USB adapter 10 to ...

Page 25: ...nput powerc Unit 5 Vdc 2 0 A USB adapter 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz 1 0 A Measurement category Not rated for measurement categories II III or IV a Measured in 0 C to 31 C 32 F to 87 8 F range decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 104 F b Equipment must be normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight precipitation and full wind pressure c Not exceeding 10 of the nominal voltage Equipment Ratings ...

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Page 27: ...s and the ONT CW mode is switched to OFF To turn the unit on Press The unit displays EXFO for a few seconds and then the measurement page along with the settings saved before the unit was powered off You may use your unit immediately under normal conditions To turn the unit off Hold down a few seconds The unit saves the current settings automatically Physical Interface Pass fail LED for upstream S...

Page 28: ... which type of connector it is designed for To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate 1 Hold the EUI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards 2 Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly 3 Insert the connector adapter into the baseplate 4 While pushing firmly turn the connector adapter clockwise on the baseplate to lock it in place Bare metal or...

Page 29: ...s 2a Gently wipe the fiber end with a lint free swab dipped in optical grade liquid cleaner 2b Use a dry swab to dry the connector completely 2c Visually inspect the fiber end to ensure its cleanliness IMPORTANT To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings Always inspect fiber ends and make sure that they are clean as explained below before inserting them into the port EXFO is not respo...

Page 30: ...g adequate contact If your connector features a screw sleeve 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 optic cable is not properly aligned and or connected you will notice heavy loss and reflection EXFO uses good quality connectors in compliance with EIA 455 21A standards To keep connectors cl...

Page 31: ...N Power Meter PON Power Meter 23 Menu Menu The PPM 350D menu consists of the following VFL control Config selection Parameters Open close menu Open parameters Current config name Toggle VFL control OFF CW 1Hz Open edit REF dialog ...

Page 32: ...ht the value you want to edit or use the left right arrows to navigate and highlight the value to be changed 3 Tap the up down arrows to increase decrease the desired value 4 Tap the 24H AM PM to toggle between time formats 5 Tap OK to confirm the change or to cancel any changes and exit SET DATE TIME Disable or increase decrease the time duration before the unit automatically powers off 2 5 defau...

Page 33: ...unit has been designed not to require offset nulling under normal operation but you should perform it whenever environmental conditions change significantly or when measuring very low power values Note Factory defined values will be reinstated when you turn the unit off IMPORTANT If light reaches the detector when nulling offsets Light Detected appears on the display and the nulling is not perform...

Page 34: ...Light Detected the unit displays a check mark indicating the nulling is completed 4 Tap OK to return to the tools list screen Measurement Status and Icons Active Layers and Test Results Navigation Inactive Layers not considered for Global Pass Fail Button Description Button Description Done no threshold measurement exists Done Inactive upstream Not done no measurement Pass Pass Fail Fail Lock duri...

Page 35: ...Layer Examples Active Layer Inactive Layera a In a multi layer PON all downstream wavelengths from the OLT reach all ONTs At service activation when testing on the ONT side any test point after last splitter only one upstream wavelength is active corresponding to the actual service activated ...

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Page 37: ... criteria Test configuration parameters are as follows Location ONT OLT Measurement type dB dBm Direction US DS You may customize these parameters using FastReporter 3 Refer to the FastReporter 3 user guide for more information Configuration Selection Test configurations are displayed 5 to a page To open view and select a configuration 1 In the menu panel tap on an existing test configuration to s...

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Page 39: ... can select which threshold set will be used to determine the Pass Fail status Your unit can contain many threshold sets through configurations but only one set can be selected at a time Depending on the model a configuration comprises threshold sets for 5 wavelengths 1270 1310 nm for upstream and 1490 1577 1550 nm for downstream each of them having specific threshold values for pass warning and f...

Page 40: ...Performing FTTx Measurements 32 PPM 350D Thresholds Threshold View Margin Meter To view the margin meter Tap to see 2 digits Tap anywhere to close Proportional margin ...

Page 41: ...esent in the configuration in use only the power levels are shown and LEDs are off Measurements on the ONT side are designed for burst measurements coming from ONTs that respect known standards of duration For CW measurements activate the ONT CW option as shown in Setting Parameters on page 24 To test in Pass Fail or Normal mode 1 Inspect your fibers and clean them properly if needed see Cleaning ...

Page 42: ...ote When testing on F1 between the CO and Splitter select downstream only Results are now available Test at the drop terminal Test jumper OLT video port Test jumper ONT port Bulkhead connector Drop cable OLT video port ONT port Splitter s output pigtail Bulkhead connector Test jumper Test at the fiber distribution hub FDH ...

Page 43: ... using downstream signals at different points of connection A reference of source power can be acquired at the CO or entered manually in the unit Edit Reference To edit a reference 1 Tap REF 2 Tap on a number in the reference column to edit the value In the report the REF will be tagged as manually edited ...

Page 44: ... Power REF to perform a reference only selected PON layers are referenced Tap TAKE REF 3 Tap the arrow to return to the menu page then the measurement page and perform a loss measurement Values are in dB Tap dB to toggle between dBm and dB You can manually edit the REF values if for example the Power REF was measured by someone else at the other end of the link See Edit Reference on page 35 for mo...

Page 45: ...e for a new measurement The unit will compress memory at boot up after more than 10 of the memory has been deleted All available space will become ready at this point Using Bluetooth you can also transfer your data from your unit to a smart device Storing Data The PPM 350D generates measurement IDs that are not configurable auto incremental starting from the last ID It saves all measurements store...

Page 46: ...ata Status of the selected measurement Delete one all measurements Note You can only view the overall status of a measurement not the details individual power level or individual pass fail status To navigate test measurements 1 Tap a results ID to open the measurements page 2 Tap previous or next to navigate to more IDs Deleting Data You can delete unwanted data directly from the unit when viewing...

Page 47: ... at the location of a fault on the fiber This signal can be continuous default or blinking 1 Hz When the VFL is on is displayed at the top right of the screen To activate the VFL and inspect a fiber 1 Connect the fiber under test to the VFL port see Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers on page 21 2 Tap to open the menu page WARNING When the VFL is active the VFL port emits visible laser radiatio...

Page 48: ...e menu to toggle between CW continuous signal and 1Hz blinking signal 4 Without looking directly into the beam examine the fiber If light is coming out of the rubber jacket or on the side of the ferrule the fiber is defective 5 Deactivate the VFL by toggling to OFF ...

Page 49: ...port test configurations from an email a cloud service DropBox OneDrive iCloud or instant messaging application Delete Select test configurations Read test configuration details PON layers standard Class and bit rate Thresholds Push a test configuration to the PPM 350D Edit existing measurement names Define measurement identifiers for next measurement Edit existing measurement identification field...

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Page 51: ...eep 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 WARNING The use of controls adjustments and procedures namely for operation and maintenance...

Page 52: ... connector baseplate and ferrule 2 Moisten a 2 5 mm cleaning tip with one drop of optical grade liquid cleaner IMPORTANT If any damage occurs to internal connectors the module casing will have to be opened and a new calibration will be required WARNING Looking into the optical connector while the light source is active WILL result in permanent eye damage EXFO strongly recommends to TURN OFF the un...

Page 53: ... ferrule in the connector port as follows 6a Deposit one drop of optical grade liquid cleaner on a lint free wiping cloth 6b Gently wipe the connector and ferrule 6c With a dry lint free wiping cloth gently wipe the same surfaces to ensure that the connector and ferrule are perfectly dry 6d Verify connector surface with a fiber inspection probe for example EXFO s FIP 7 Put the EUI back onto the in...

Page 54: ...r this reason you can only replace it with a battery of the same type and model WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not throw batteries into fire or water and do not short circuit the battery electrical contacts Do not disassemble IMPORTANT Recycle or dispose of used batteries pr...

Page 55: ... face down on a hard surface such as a table 2 Remove the four screws holding the back panel in place then remove the back panel completely CAUTION The battery is located close to the optical components of your unit Make sure that you do not damage them when removing or installing the battery ...

Page 56: ...t the battery cable and remove the old battery from the unit 4 Put the new battery into the unit and reconnect its cable 5 Restore the back panel making sure that the battery cable does not get caught between the panels 6 Secure the back panel with the screws ...

Page 57: ... of specifications depends on operating conditions For example the calibration validity period can be longer or shorter depending on the intensity of use environmental conditions and unit maintenance as well as the specific requirements for your application All of these elements must be taken into consideration when determining the appropriate calibration interval of this particular EXFO unit Unde...

Page 58: ...lowing equation Next calibration date Date of first usage if less than six months after the calibration date Recommended calibration period three years To ensure that your unit conforms to the published specifications calibration may be carried out at an EXFO service center or depending on the product at one of EXFO s certified service centers Calibrations at EXFO are performed using standards tra...

Page 59: ...g disposal information visit the EXFO Web site at www exfo com recycle This symbol on the product means that you should recycle or dispose of your product including electric and electronic accessories properly in accordance with local regulations Do not dispose of it in ordinary garbage receptacles ...

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Page 61: ...ugged in ONT power detected when it shouldn t be A reflection might be present on the network Check for unconnected damaged or dirty UPC connectors Connect replace or clean them ONT power not detected when there is power Signal is continuous or burst is very different from known standards regarding duration and period Measurements on the ONT side are designed for burst measurements coming from ONT...

Page 62: ...e comments or suggestions about this user documentation you can send them to customer feedback manual exfo com 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 requested to provide the embedded software s version numbers To display the embedded softwar...

Page 63: ...ng the unit Transportation 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 humidity or large temperature fluctuations Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations ...

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Page 65: ...ing the warranty period and found to meet all published specifications EXFO will charge standard calibration fees THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL EXFO BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IMPORTANT The war...

Page 66: ...hall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product its accompanying accessories and software ...

Page 67: ...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 nature causes external to the product or other factors beyond the control of EXFO Certification EXFO certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory IMPOR...

Page 68: ...ditions 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 that does not bear an RMA number Note A test setup fee will apply to any returned unit that after test is found to meet the applicable specifications After repair the equipment will be return...

Page 69: ...ment services exfo service centers EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec Quebec G1M 2K2 CANADA 1 866 683 0155 USA and Canada Tel 1 418 683 5498 Fax 1 418 683 9224 support exfo com EXFO Europe Service Center Winchester House School Lane Chandlers Ford Hampshire S053 4DG ENGLAND Tel 44 2380 246800 Fax 44 2380 246801 support europe exfo com EXFO Telecom Equipment Shenzhen Ltd 3rd F...

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Page 71: ...s cleaning 44 conventions safety 9 customer service 60 D dark current effects eliminating 25 date and time 24 disposable battery see battery E electronic offsets eliminating 25 eliminating offsets dark current 25 equipment returns 60 EUI baseplate 20 connector adapter 20 connectors cleaning 44 dust cap 20 EXFO universal interface see EUI external power supply 15 F fiber ends cleaning 21 frequency ...

Page 72: ...return merchandise authorization RMA 60 S safety caution 9 conventions 9 warning 9 service and repairs 60 service centers 61 shipping to EXFO 60 smart app 1 3 37 41 specifications product 8 storage requirements 43 symbols safety 9 T technical specifications 8 technical support 54 temperature for storage 43 test tools visual fault locator 39 touchscreen 2 transportation requirements 43 55 U unit in...

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