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M-UM035-06 RP 560

When the fiber being tested (highlighted below) is added into the link between the test jumper and

RP 560, the

LOSS

on the fiber is shown on the RP 560 screen. The loss for each wavelength may be

different.

Press the Save button to save both readings.

NOTE that the loss readings will be saved individually if two

wavelengths are being tested. The Location indicator will

increase by 2 each time the Save button is pressed.

Summary of Contents for RP 560

Page 1: ...RP 560 Optical Power Meter User Guide ...

Page 2: ...er may be adjusted in device options menu Save Button On Main screen press button once to save currently displayed data OK Menu Button Used to access menu system and select settings within menus USB Port on side of unit Used to connect RP 560 to a computer running the inSpec software Directional Buttons Used to navigate menu system and review saved readings context sensitive functions Power Button...

Page 3: ...Important Safety Information 4 Understanding the Main screen 5 Wavelengths 6 Projects 8 Settings 11 Integration with inSpec Software 12 Integration with inSpec for Android Devices 19 Common Test Procedures 23 Certifications and Contact Information 27 Contents ...

Page 4: ... look into the output port of a laser source Point fiber endfaces toward non reflective surfaces to prevent reflection of laser Electric Shock Hazard Pay attention to proper battery polarity Do not mix battery types or manufacturers Do not open the unit Use this unit only for its intended purpose as outlined in this document Damage to Item Hazard Do not leave item in direct sunlight or near heat s...

Page 5: ...Auto is displayed when the power meter is in the automatic wavelength identification mode Bluetooth Indicator When this icon is displayed Bluetooth functionality is turned on Bluetooth features are explained elsewhere in this document The Main screen of the RP 560 acts as the general user interface for fiber testing Up to two wavelengths may be displayed at one time but it is important to note tha...

Page 6: ...rrow button to select an option Press the OK or Right arrow button to select the Wavelength menu The Wavelength menu shows all measurable wavelengths The currently selected option is highlighted The cursor may be moved up and down the list with the Up Down arrow buttons Press the OK button or the Right arrow button to select the wavelength that the cursor indicates Press the Left arrow button to r...

Page 7: ...ee below for examples of different states the Main screen may display Selection on Wavelength Menu Main screen no light detected Main screen light detected Auto ID mode selected No wavelength detected Two wavelengths detected Single wavelength selected No light detected for wavelength Laser signal detected ...

Page 8: ...oject folders on the RP 560 The cursor may be moved up and down the list with the Up Down arrow buttons Press the OK button or the Right arrow button to select the option that the cursor indicates Press the Left arrow button to return to the Main Menu and once again to return to the Main device screen The View option allows you to view and delete readings in the current project folder Sync BT and ...

Page 9: ...wn arrow buttons to navigate through the list Over 500 readings may be saved in each project folder Press the OK Menu button or the Right arrow button to see a detailed view of the currently selected reading In the detailed view all information relevant to the reading is displayed onscreen The wavelength measurement measurement mode dB dBm project folder save location and wavelength mode CW or Aut...

Page 10: ...ialog Selecting Yes will delete all readings in the project folder Move the cursor to the Change option Press the OK Menu button or the Right arrow button to bring up the Project Selection menu Select a project from the list using the OK Menu or Right arrow button to change the folder where readings are saved The selected project will be highlighted ...

Page 11: ...nce again to return to the Main device screen The Bluetooth option allows you to turn Bluetooth functionality ON or OFF Factory default setting is OFF Beeper turns the audible alert ON and OFF Factory default setting is ON Tone Detect turns the detector for 2kHz 1kHz and 270Hz ON or OFF When set to OFF the RP 560 will not indicate if a modulated signal is received Factory default setting is ON Bac...

Page 12: ...ar in the inSpec window on your computer By default all readings will be imported To import only selected readings hold CTRL on the keyboard and click the readings to be imported they will be highlighted Users can also hold the Shift key and click the first and last reading in a range to select the entire range Click Import when ready to sync readings into inSpec OPM Display All test data from the...

Page 13: ...d from the RP 560 will be omitted from the synced data Wavelength Click here to change the measured wavelength Changes will be mirrored on the RP 560 Save Click to save the current reading The reading will appear in the data window on the left side of the screen Delete Click to delete selected reading s They cannot be recovered This does not affect readings saved to the RP 560 internal memory dB d...

Page 14: ...data that is synced into the software or saved live can be edited for final reporting in the Reports tab Make Report Creates report with all data and report information included Delete Delete selected reading s Edit Edit multiple readings ...

Page 15: ...ey on the computer keyboard and click multiple readings to select multiple readings for editing To select a range of readings click the first reading in the range hold the Shift key on the computer keyboard and click the last reading in the range With multiple readings selected click the Edit button to bring up the multi editor Edit the information and click Apply to change the ID for multiple ite...

Page 16: ...which can be used in the future When using the Custom option enter the color codes in the white space on the left side of the window Each line represents an indexed location Click Save when finished The color codes entered or selected will fill the available readings For example the Custom setting has 6 entries but only 5 readings are saved Only the 5 readings will receive a new ID ...

Page 17: ...mum is usually set to 0 A maximum of 3 is standard for most fiber tests Set Min and Max to any values as needed then click Apply Any readings which fall within the Min Max range provided will be given a PASS designation Readings that do not fall within the range will be given a FAIL designation ...

Page 18: ...e boxes is editable The default settings are shown above Click Reset to Defaults to return to this arrangement of information Enter all info as needed and click Save to have the information appear on reports The Ripley ODM logo will appear on reports Click Browse to choose a different logo to place on the report if desired ...

Page 19: ...ces To turn the Bluetooth feature ON navigate to the Settings menu select Bluetooth and Select ON The RP 560 device ID is shown on this screen take note of it The Bluetooth icon will be shown on the main screen of the RP 560 Open the inSpec app on your Android device Touch the Setup Optical Power Meter button to access the OPM page of the app Touch the icon in the top right corner of the screen an...

Page 20: ...from the RP 560 is displayed in this area Saved Data Data is saved in this list whenever the Save Reading button is touched Data is NOT saved on the RP 560 Delete Selected Delete the selected data row Edit Selected Change the Name ID of the selected data row SetRef Touch this button to set the reference when in dBm mode Save Reading Save the data from the Display section as a new row in the Saved ...

Page 21: ...lecting it and touching Delete Selected To set PASS FAIL limits for testing touch the icon in the top right corner of the screen and select OPM Settings The currently set Min and Max will be displayed Touch the Set button to set the Min and Max then touch Confirm If no values are set PASS FAIL is disabled Any readings which fall between the Min and Max values will be displayed in green in the disp...

Page 22: ...he inSpec app Choose the readings to import using the checkboxes then touch Import to bring the data into the app To make and send a report from the inSpec app touch the icon in the top left of the screen and select Reports from the flyout menu Delete and or edit any readings as needed using the buttons onscreen then touch Make Report There will be many options to share the HTML file Share the rep...

Page 23: ...er accepts all fiber connectors with 2 5mm ferrules Common connectors with 2 5mm ferrules include SC FC and ST Protective Adapter Cover The power meter input adapter is covered by a protective cap Flip the cap open to reveal the input adapter To remove the 2 5mm adapter unscrew it from the adapter post on the top of the RP 560 Additional adapters are available from ODM All adapters attach to the R...

Page 24: ... the 1310nm wavelength and plugged into the RP 560 power meter The optical system is still transmitting light on the fiber to the point where it has been unplugged The RP 560 is in the dBm measurement mode and is set to measure the 1310nm wavelength The dBm measurement indicates the absolute power of the optical signal This information is helpful when determining if a piece of equipment will funct...

Page 25: ...al wavelength mode If the RP 560 is set to the Auto ID mode Menu Wavelength Auto ID then it will recognize both wavelengths at once In the dBm mode the RP 560 indicates the output power of the laser source for each wavelength The DLS 655 is calibrated to put out a 8 0dBm 2 0dB signal in the dual wavelength mode If the signal is in that range the reference can be set Press and HOLD the dB dBm SetRe...

Page 26: ...nd RP 560 the LOSS on the fiber is shown on the RP 560 screen The loss for each wavelength may be different Press the Save button to save both readings NOTE that the loss readings will be saved individually if two wavelengths are being tested The Location indicator will increase by 2 each time the Save button is pressed ...

Page 27: ...part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a...

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