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PM-215 –GL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

5.

 

Specifications 

 

Specifications: 

 

Note: 

Photodetector 

1 mm InGaAs 

 

Working wavelengths 

850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm 

can be customized 

Uncertainty 

± 5% 

1310, 1550 nm @ -20dBm 

Resolution 

0.01 

 

Dynamic range 

-60 dBm to +10 dBm 

-53 dBm to +10 dBm 

1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm 

850 nm 

Dimensions 

15 x 38 x 90 mm 

including 2.5 mm universal adaptor 

Weight 

less than 80 g 

battery loaded 

Temperature 

Humidity (non cond.) 

operating -10 to +50 °C, storage-40 to +70 °C 

0 – 95% 

 

Operating temperature 

-10 to +50 °C 

 

Battery working time 

> 75 hrs 

between battery charging 

Battery life time 

> 2 years 

 

Compliant with RoHS-requirements (2002/95/EG, 27.01.2003) 

 
6.

 

Safety information 

 

The PM 215 instrument emits no optical power itself and does not create any hazards 

to the user. 

WARNING! 

 

 

Never use magnifying devices to inspect optical fiber ends unless you are sure 

that no optical power is being emitted. 

 

Use only magnifying devices with a built-in infra-red filter to ensure safety. 

 

During operation, testing or maintenance of a fiber optic system, never look into 

an active fiber optic cable. Infrared radiation may be present and permanent eye 

damage can result. 

 

Avoid direct exposure to the beam. 

 

Do not activate the laser when there is no fiber attached to the optical output 

connector 

Under no circumstances should you look into the end of an optical cable attached to 

the optical output when the device is operational. Laser radiation can seriously 

damage your eyesight. 

 
7.

 

Maintenance 

7.1  Battery care 

 

The PM 215 comes equipped with a built-in charger and internal battery pack. 

 

 

Before using the PM 215 for first time, charge fully battery pack. 

 

Use the USB charger, cable and USB port for charging. 

 

Charging is not recommended until battery status is 30% or less. 

Recommended charging time of battery pack is 4 to 7 hrs. 

 

We don’t recommended charge the battery pack fully before storing PM 215 

(optimal value is about 70 %). 

 

If you are not going to use the PM 215 for long period, charge the battery 

pack once every six months. 

Summary of Contents for PM-215

Page 1: ...entioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners OPTOKON a s Cerveny Kriz 250 586 01 Jihlava Czech Republic tel 420 564 040 111 fax 420 564 040 134 WWW OPTOKON COM INFO OPTOKON COM 22 11 2017 PM 215 Pocket Optical Power Meter INSTRUCTION MANUAL Revision 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event sh...

Page 3: ...ys 9 8 1 1 OFF 9 8 1 2 MEM 10 8 1 3 Menu 1 Absolute power measurement mode REL and λ 10 8 1 4 Menu 2 Relative power measurement mode 10 9 Working with the internal memory 11 9 1 SAVE RESULT 12 9 2 VIEW RESULTS 12 9 3 UPLOAD RESULTS 13 9 4 ERASE RESULTS 15 10 Insertion Loss Measurement 15 10 1 Basic theory 15 10 2 Method 6 16 10 2 1 Setting the reference 16 10 2 2 Measurement Loss 17 10 3 Method 7 ...

Page 4: ...l loss measurement on singlemode and multimode fiber cable at six working wavelengths 2 Features Small size light weight Six working wavelengths Absolute and Relative optical power measurement Internal two level memory structure Capacity up to 100 measurements SmartProtocol SW generation of test reports Data exporter USB port for Charging the battery Data upload to PC Firmware upgrade Built in Li ...

Page 5: ...tional Master patchcords Master adaptors Universal SFF 1 25 mm adaptor TE ADP 125 Soft carrying case Changeable input adapters TE AGP FC FC adaptor TE AGP SC SC adaptor TE AGP ST ST adaptor TE AGLP FC FC adaptor TE AGLP SC SC adaptor TE AGLP ST ST adaptor TE AGLP LC LC adaptor Compatible with adapter type G Compatible with adapter type GL TE HC 01 Power charging adaptor Soft case TE EVA 215 130x8x...

Page 6: ...ifying devices with a built in infra red filter to ensure safety During operation testing or maintenance of a fiber optic system never look into an active fiber optic cable Infrared radiation may be present and permanent eye damage can result Avoid direct exposure to the beam Do not activate the laser when there is no fiber attached to the optical output connector Under no circumstances should you...

Page 7: ...agents Acetone or other active solvents may damage the case The instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture however it is not waterproof If moisture does get into instrument dry it out carefully before using it again 7 3 Optical connector care Cleanliness will affect the performance of an optical fiber system All connectors and fiber end faces need to be clean prior to testing Clean all co...

Page 8: ... 4 The unit always starts up with displaying the settings when it was switched off For example if absolute mode measurement wavelength 1550 nm and Auto Off is selected and the unit is switched off after pressing the ON button the unit will start up with the same settings Figure 4 View of display after turn on PM 215 Power meter port with 2 5 mm universal adaptor Operating keys Auto OFF indicator L...

Page 9: ...y keys for 3s PM 215 is switched off Figure 6 Auto off function and rottate function AUTO OFF Activation and deactivation function Auto Off Press button OFF displayed figure 7 you can using the button enable disable Auto Off The unit will display this symbol function is activated figure 3 If Auto Off is enabled the unit will switch off after 10 minutes of no activity Rottate Rottate function switc...

Page 10: ...will appear if the unit was switched off in the absolute power measurement mode λ Selects 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm wavelengths REL Activates the relative power measurement mode unit dB Recalls the last set reference for a selected wavelength Goes to menu 2 8 1 4 Menu 2 Relative power measurement mode If the relative power measurement mode is on the value of the optical insertion loss in dB ...

Page 11: ...rnal memory The PM 215 memory has a structured two level organization The results are stored in memory positions MEM in folders called Cable CAB See the table A maximum of 100 results can be stored in the memory although the maximum number of CAB and MEM is 100 This means if 50 CAB folders are used each CAB folder can contain a maximum of two memory positions MEM and vice versa if only two CAB fol...

Page 12: ...e appropriate CAB and press OK 4 Use or keys for selecting the appropriate MEM and press OK 9 2 VIEW RESULTS 5 Press MEM 6 Use or keys for selecting View and press OK 7 Use or keys for selecting the appropriate CAB and press OK 8 Use or for selecting the appropriate MEM 9 Measure value will be displayed 10 Press OK to return to Menu 1 or 2 ...

Page 13: ...a PC using the USB cable provided and turn the PM 215 on The PC will automatic install drivers or prompt you to install the drivers for new hardware Software can download from this page http www optokon cz testers manuals These drivers will create a virtual serial com port b Start putty as administrator from installed folder Figure 10 First start of putty c Choose the connection type on Serial Fig...

Page 14: ... device check control panel device manager Ports LTP and Serial ports Figure 12 Settings of connection e Use or keys for selecting UPLOAD DATA and press MEM Figure 13 Uploaded result from PM 215 The data from this window can be easily copied to any other application Similar process can use for another network clients Memory position Wavelength Stored values Reference Cable folder ...

Page 15: ...e programs with manuals can download at this page http www optokon cz testers manuals 9 4 ERASE RESULTS This function erase all stored records from your memory Please Use this function only if you will be sure that you don t need recorded data for future using 1 Press MEM 2 Use or keys for selecting ERASE and press OK 3 Confirm function or not 4 After confirmation all memory contents will be erase...

Page 16: ...ting the reference 2 Measurement the loss 10 2 Method 6 For method 6 two master cords are used to set the reference Method 6 cancels the effects of the master cords and one adaptor for all subsequent measurements 10 2 1 Setting the reference 1 Connect the first master cord to the power meter PM 215 2 Connect the second master cord to the light source LS 800 LS 215 3 Use the master adaptor to conne...

Page 17: ...hod 7 one master cord is used to set the reference The master cord will be cancelled for all subsequent measurements 10 3 1 Setting the reference 1 Connect the master cord to the power meter PM 215 2 Connect the second end of the master cord to the light source LS 800 LS 215 3 Power on the light source and select the appropriate wavelength by pushing λ 4 Power on the power meter and select the app...

Page 18: ...ord from the light source 2 Disconnect the master cord from the power meter port 3 Connect the trace to be measured between the power meter port and the master cord that is attached to the light source An extra master adaptor is required 4 The power meter display will report the loss in dB Figure 17 Measurement Loss by method 7 ...

Page 19: ...PM 215 GL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 Note 11 Power loss and decibels ...

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