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I M P L I

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I B E R

ENGLISH  - 

20

Product Versions

To display the Product Version, turn S

IMPLI

F

IBER

Meter off.

Hold the 

 key down while pressing the

  key.

Release both keys.
The Product Version will be displayed as

shown below.

WARNING: DURING OPERATION, TEST-
ING,  OR  MAINTENANCE  OF  A  FIBER
OPTIC SYSTEM, NEVER LOOK INTO AN
ACTIVE  FIBER  OPTIC  CABLE.  INFRA-
RED  RADIATION  MAY  BE  PRESENT
AND  PERMANENT  EYE  DAMAGE  CAN
RESULT.

Summary of Contents for SimpliFiber

Page 1: ...SimpliFiber...

Page 2: ...SIMPLIFIBER TM 7IAH KE A PN 1886978 English April 2002 4 02 2002 Fluke Networks Inc All rights reserved Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies...

Page 3: ...p tion Fluke Networks authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of...

Page 4: ...OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FLUKE NET WORKS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUE...

Page 5: ...install manage and troubleshoot single mode and multimode fiber cabling systems SIMPLIFIBERTM accurately measures power loss of single mode and multimode fiber optic cabling It features automatic wav...

Page 6: ...rce 11 SimpliFiber Meter 12 Using the Keypad 12 Reading the Display 14 SimpliFiber Source 15 Using the Keypad 15 LED Indicators 16 Calibration 18 Technical Support 18 Contacting Fluke Networks 19 Prod...

Page 7: ...eter 37 SimpliFiber Source 38 Appendix B Error Messages 40 Err 1 Invalid Reference value 40 Err 2 UNDER or OVER limit 40 Err 3 Memory is full cannot save result 40 Err 4 No results are stored in memor...

Page 8: ...S I M P L IFI B E R ENGLISH 4...

Page 9: ...the optical power meter and SIMPLIFIBER Source the optical light source address the challenges of installing manag ing and troubleshooting multimode and single mode fiber cabling systems The SIMPLIFIB...

Page 10: ...LIFIBER 850 1300 1310 or 1550 Source can be used with any power meter A hinged cover protects the units connector s It also allows the units to be propped up during use The SIMPLIFIBER Kit The SIMPLIF...

Page 11: ...light sources SIMPLIFIBER 1310 Source and SIMPLIFIBER 1550 Source additional sources for the verification of single mode fiber at 1310nm and 1550 nm are sold separately SIMPLIFIBER 1310 Source and SIM...

Page 12: ...ion with other keys executes extended functions REF sets the Reference increases the wavelength from 850nm to 1300nm to 1310nm to 1550nm SHFT dBm switches the mode between dBm and dB SAVE saves test r...

Page 13: ...avelength currently used by SIMPLIFIBER MOD allows you to toggle between continuous and modulated lightsource turns on the 850nm or 1300nm output when cable is moved from one port to the other SIMPLIF...

Page 14: ...SH 10 Powers SIMPLIFIBER Source ON or OFF AUTO senses the wavelength currently used by SIMPLIFIBER MOD allows you to toggle between continuous and modulated lightsource SIMPLIFIBER 1310 Source 1310 nm...

Page 15: ...SH 11 Powers SIMPLIFIBER Source ON or OFF AUTO senses the wavelength currently used by SIMPLIFIBER MOD allows you to toggle between continuous and modulated lightsource SIMPLIFIBER 1550 Source 1550 nm...

Page 16: ...own below When turned on SIMPLIFIBER Meter will flash the LCD power up test and then resume the test mode that was last executed To conserve battery life SIMPLIFIBER Meter will turn off automatically...

Page 17: ...AUTO mode the wavelength will be detected automati cally Use these buttons to change the mode between Power Meter dBm and Loss Meter dB Press this button to display the next available position where...

Page 18: ...for correct installa tion or install new batteries Measure at 850nm wavelength Measure at 1300nm wavelength Measure at 1310nm wavelength Measure at 1550nm wavelength Align units set Reference Low Batt...

Page 19: ...WARNING When using SIMPLIFIBER 1310 or 1550 Source visible and or invisible laser ra diation could be present Avoid direct exposure to the beam Using the Keypad When turned on the SIMPLIFIBER Source w...

Page 20: ...ween continuous and modulated lightsource When Continuous Wave is selected the LED will show a steady light when 2kHz modulated is selected the LED will blink Use this feature with all third party pow...

Page 21: ...ource Low Batt Time to replace AA batteries SIMPLIFIBER 1310 Source has 4 red LED indica tors The following describes the LED activity LED Name Description 1310nm transmitting at 1310nm wavelength AUT...

Page 22: ...Calibration The SIMPLIFIBER Meter should be calibrated annually with specialized equipment Contact Fluke Networks Technical Support for informa tion on calibration and service requirements Technical S...

Page 23: ...ks com Send email to fluke assist flukenetworks com To order accessories or get the location of the nearest Fluke Networks distributor or service center call USA 1 888 99 FLUKE 1 888 993 5853 Canada 1...

Page 24: ...ff Hold the key down while pressing the key Release both keys The Product Version will be displayed as shown below WARNING DURING OPERATION TEST ING OR MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM NEVER LOOK I...

Page 25: ...SIMPLIFIBER Meter and SIMPLIFIBER Source Three different test methods are explained they vary in the way the launch cables are connected when the reference value is deter mined The Reference Value Ac...

Page 26: ...e cables to be tested 50 125 62 5 125 or single mode IMPORTANT All connectors and fiber end faces should be cleaned prior to testing The Reference Methods There are three recognized methods for refere...

Page 27: ...els the effects of the launch cables and one coupler for all subsequent measurements 1 Connect a Launch Cable to SIMPLIFIBER Meter 2 Connect a Launch Cable to SIMPLIFIBER Source 3 Use a coupler to con...

Page 28: ...ference value The reference value will be displayed 7 Disconnect the coupler without disturbing the fiber connections to the units Measuring Loss using Method A When Method A was used to set the refer...

Page 29: ...result When using Method A the effects of both launch cables and one coupler are removed Method B This method is commonly recommended by ISO 11801 and ANSI EIA TIA 568A 2m Launch Cable 2m Launch Cabl...

Page 30: ...d of the same Launch Cable to SIMPLIFIBER Source 3 Power on SIMPLIFIBER Source and press To choose the appropriate wavelength 850 or 1300 press 4 Power on SIMPLIFIBER Meter The unit will auto sense th...

Page 31: ...B When Method B was used to set the reference proceed as follows 1 Do not disconnect the launch cable from the SIMPLIFIBER Source unit 2 Connect the fiber to be measured between the SIMPLIFIBER Meter...

Page 32: ...re canceled Use this method when measuring an end to end system where the patch cables need to be in cluded in the total loss mea surement 1 Connect the first Launch Cable to SIMPLIFIBER Meter 2 Conne...

Page 33: ...length 6 Press hold and release the button to set and save the new reference value The reference value will be displayed 7 Disconnect the third Launch Cable located in the center without disturbing an...

Page 34: ...measured between the launch cables 4 SIMPLIFIBER Meter will immediately report the loss in dB 5 Press and hold to save the test result Method C removes the effect of the launch cables and the couplers...

Page 35: ...test result press A number between 1 and 100 will flash in the lower right corner of the display In our example 5 is the next open storage position 2 Press and hold the button until OK is displayed in...

Page 36: ...d test A number between 1 and 100 and the test result start flashing alternately Deleting Results 1 Press and then hold to delete the result OK and the number of the deleted test will be displayed to...

Page 37: ...the Scanlink software 4 Click on Upload to establish com munications between Scanlink and SIMPLIFIBER Meter 5 From Scanlink s Upload screen select SIMPLIFIBER 6 Select the Communications Port Com 1 or...

Page 38: ...S I M P L IFI B E R ENGLISH 34...

Page 39: ...y cabling and equipment problems 1 To measure power connect the fiber optic cable to the appropriate SIMPLIFIBER 850 1300 Source output 2 Connect the fiber optic cable to the SIMPLIFIBER Meter 3 Power...

Page 40: ...ISH 36 Note When using a source other than SIMPLIFIBER Source press to select the wavelength 6 Press and then the button to change the units from dB to dBm 7 SIMPLIFIBER Meter will immediately report...

Page 41: ...ons 13 97 cm x 8 25 cm x 2 54 cm 6 25 x 3 50 x 1 25 Weight 171 54 g 38 lbs Power Source 2 AA Alkaline batteries Battery Life Varies depending on usage and battery quality On average the batteries will...

Page 42: ...e Humidity 5 to 95 Serial Port RS 232 DB 9 Memory Test Storage 100 complete test results can be stored in nonvolatile flash memory Test Functions Optical Measurements Dynamic Range 3dBm to 55dBm Resol...

Page 43: ...0 50 hours depending on Mode 1310 and 1550 Sources On average the batteries will last 20 100 hours depending on Mode Wavelength 850 LED 20dBm 1300 LED 20dBm 1310 Laser 10dBm 1550 Laser 10dBm Environme...

Page 44: ...OVER limit The measured value is under or over the limit The numeric values displayed on the LCD can range from 55 00 dB dBm to 3 00 dB dBm When a measurement is less than 55 00 dB dBm the measured va...

Page 45: ...5 Wavelength cannot be changed Error code 5 indicates that the wavelength cannot be changed while the SIMPLIFIBER Source unit is in AUTO mode Change mode to CW prior to changing the wavelength Err 6 C...

Page 46: ...S I M P L IFI B E R ENGLISH 42 Err 8 Connection error between SIMPLIFIBER and PC Connection between SIMPLIFIBER and PC is broken Verify connection between SIMPLIFIBER and the PC and retry...

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