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coupler is needed.

3. 

SimpliFiber

 Meter will

immediately report the loss in
dB.

4. Press and hold 

 to

save the test result.

Method B removes the effect
of one launch cable.

METHOD C

For Method C three launch
cables and two connectors are
used to set the reference. All of the launch
cables and connectors are canceled. Use this
method when measuring an end to end system
where the patch cables need to be included in
the total loss measurement.

1. Connect the first Launch Cable to 

SimpliFiber

Meter.

2. Connect the second Launch Cable to 

Simpli-

2m Launch Cable

SimpliFiber

Source

METHOD B

Cable Under T

est

SimpliFiber

Meter

Summary of Contents for SimpliFiber 1310 Source

Page 1: ...ubleshoot single mode and multimode fiber cabling systems SimpliFiberTM accurately measures power loss of single mode and multimode fiber optic cabling It features automatic wavelength detection stora...

Page 2: ...10 Source 10 SimpliFiber Meter 11 Using the Keypad 11 Reading the Display 12 SimpliFiber Source 14 Using the Keypad 14 LED Indicators 15 Calibration 16 Technical Support 16 Product Versions 18 Chapter...

Page 3: ...er 33 SimpliFiber Source 35 Accessories 36 Appendix B Error Messages 37 Err 1 Invalid Reference value 37 Err 2 UNDER or OVER limit 37 Err 3 Memory is full cannot save result 37 Err 4 No results are st...

Page 4: ...SimpliFiber ENGLISH 4...

Page 5: ...nd SimpliFiber Source the optical light source address the challenges of installing managing and troubleshooting multimode and single mode fiber cabling systems The SimpliFiber 850 1300 Source provide...

Page 6: ...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 Microtest s SimpliFiber kit contains the SimpliFiber Meter...

Page 7: ...to use different light sources SimpliFiber 1310 Source an additional source kit for the verification of single mode fiber at 1310nm is sold separately SimpliFiber 1310 Source is an active laser source...

Page 8: ...ecutes 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 results SHFT DEL delete...

Page 9: ...ength 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 SimpliFiber...

Page 10: ...0 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 ST...

Page 11: ...mpliFiber Meter will flash the LCD power up test and then resume the test mode that was last executed To con serve battery life SimpliFiber Meter will turn off automatically when no signal is detected...

Page 12: ...s to change the mode between Power Meter dBm and Loss Meter dB Press this button to display the next available position where a test can be saved Press and hold this button to SAVE test results Press...

Page 13: ...wavelength Measure at 1300nm wavelength Measure at 1310nm wavelength Measure at 1550nm wavelength Align units set Reference Send SimpliFiber in for Calibration Low Battery power Error occurred Succes...

Page 14: ...G When using SimpliFiber 1310 Source vis ible and or invisible laser radiation could be present Avoid direct exposure to the beam Using the Keypad When turned on the SimpliFiber Source will light the...

Page 15: ...steady light when 2kHz modulated is selected the LED will blink Use this feature with all third party power meters SimpliFiber 850 1300 Source Press Lambda to manually switch the wavelength between 8...

Page 16: ...avelength of SimpliFiber Source CW 2kHz Steady for continuous light source flashing for modulated light source Low Batt Time to replace AA batteries Calibration The SimpliFiber Meter should be calibra...

Page 17: ...ort microtest com E mail www microtest com support Web Support If the 1 800 service is not available please contact your local authorized Microtest reseller Greater Europe Middle East and Africa 44 1...

Page 18: ...ld 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 OP TIC SYSTEM NEVER LOOK INTO...

Page 19: ...ng loss in a fiber optic cable plant using SimpliFiber Meter and SimpliFiber Source Three different test methods are explained they vary in the way the launch cables are connected when the reference v...

Page 20: ...PORTANT All connectors and fiber end faces should be cleaned prior to testing The Reference Methods There are three recognized methods for refer ence determination Reference diagrams will show how to...

Page 21: ...ct the two fiber ends 4 Power on SimpliFiber Source and press To choose the appropriate wavelength 850 or 1300 depending on where the fiber is connected press 5 Power on SimpliFiberMeter The unit will...

Page 22: ...Method A was used to set the reference proceed as follows 1 Do not disconnect the launch cables from the SimpliFiber units 2 Disconnect one launch cable from the coupler 3 Connect the fiber to be mea...

Page 23: ...or Method B one launch cable is used to set the reference The launch cable will be canceled out for all subse quent measurements 1 Connect one end of a Launch Cable to SimpliFiber Meter 2 Connect the...

Page 24: ...ss hold and release the button to set and save the new reference value The reference value will be displayed 6 Disconnect the Launch Cable from the SimpliFiber Meter Measuring Loss using Method B When...

Page 25: ...launch cables and two connectors are used to set the reference All of the launch cables and connectors are canceled Use this method when measuring an end to end system where the patch cables need to b...

Page 26: ...SimpliFiber Source press the to select the appropriate wavelength Both units must be set to the same wavelength 6 Press hold and release the button to set and save the new reference value The referenc...

Page 27: ...he launch cable located in the center without disturbing the couplers 3 Connect the fiber to be measured between the launch cables 4 SimpliFiber Meter will immediately report the loss in dB 5 Press an...

Page 28: ...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 the...

Page 29: ...st 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 conf...

Page 30: ...the ScanLink software 4 Click on Upload to establish commu nications between ScanLink and SimpliFiber Meter 5 From ScanLink s Upload screen select SimpliFiber 6 Select the Communications Port Com 1 or...

Page 31: ...e 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 on SimpliFiber Source and press 4 To choose...

Page 32: ...SimpliFiber ENGLISH 32 length 6 Press and then the button to change the units from dB to dBm 7 SimpliFiber Meter will immediately report the overall power in dBm...

Page 33: ...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 las...

Page 34: ...to 60 C 14 to 140 F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Storage 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 Funct...

Page 35: ...aries depending on usage and battery quality 850 1300 Source On average the batteries will last 10 50 hours depending on Mode 1310 Source On average the batteries will last 20 100 hours depending on M...

Page 36: ...Accessories SimpliFiber Source 1310 ST Model 8251 01 SimpliFiber Source 1310 SC Model 8251 11 Fiber Optic Cable Kit ST SC 62 5 125 Model 8252 01 50 125 Model 8252 03 Single Model 8252 05 Fiber Optic C...

Page 37: ...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 value...

Page 38: ...velength 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 Calib...

Page 39: ...SimpliFiber ENGLISH 39 Err 8 Connection error between Simpli Fiber and PC Connection between SimpliFiber and PC is broken Verify connection between SimpliFiber and the PC and retry...

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