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PM-800-GL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

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9.2  Menu #2 – Relative power measurement mode 

 

In the relative power measurement mode is on the value of optical insertion loss in 
dB units which corresponds to performed reference is shown on the display. 

 
Reading the display: 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

[O.POW]

 

Returns unit into absolute power measurement mode (unit dBm). 

Goes to menu #1. 
 

[REF] 

Sets and stores the new reference for the selected wavelength 

Note: The new reference must be confirmed by the following screen: 

 

 

[MEM] 

Goes to Memory menu #3. 

Starts working with the internal memory. 

8.12 dB

O. POW

REF

MEM

1310nm

-9.10dBm

L

O
S
S

0 25

.   dB

O. POW

REF

MEM

G
A

I

N

1310nm

-9.10dBm

CONFIRM

NO

SET NEW

REFERENCE

selected 

wavelength  

measured 

optical loss/gain 

reference 

level 

Summary of Contents for PM-800-GL

Page 1: ...s mentioned 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 CZ s w 1 2 23 05 2017 PM 800 GL Optical Power Meter INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e 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 shall t...

Page 3: ...lute power measurement mode 13 8 2 Menu 2 Relative power measurement mode 14 8 3 Menu 3 Working with the internal memory 15 8 3 1 SAVE RESULT 16 8 3 2 BROWSE RESULTS 17 8 3 3 UPLOAD MEMORY 17 8 3 4 ERASE MEMORY 18 8 3 5 HOME 18 9 Measurement loss 19 9 1 Basic theory 19 9 2 Method 6 20 9 2 1 Setting the reference 20 9 2 2 Measurement Loss 21 9 3 Method 7 22 9 3 1 Setting the reference 22 9 3 2 Meas...

Page 4: ...m 2 Features Small size light weight InGaAs or Si photodetector Four types according to dynamic range Detection of modulation 270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz AWD Auto Wavelength Detection function Two levels high capacity memory Cable No Fiber No SmartProtocol PC software memory download reporting solution Firmware upgrade via USB S N displayed during switch on Displayed units dBm dB W Reading writing measured...

Page 5: ...ing case TE HC 03 Smart Protocol PC software Data Exporter PC software 4 2 Optional Master patchcords Master adaptors USB Power charging adaptor TE HC 03 4 3 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 ...

Page 6: ... 1700 400 to 1100 nm Working wavelengths 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625 650 850 980 nm can be customized Accuracy 5 1310 1550 nm at 20 dBm Resolution 0 25 dB at 25 C Tone detection 0 270 1 2 kHz Auto switching AWD Yes AWD Modulation Detection 50 45 dBm 1300 1625 nm 850 nm Data storage Up to 3000 number of measurements Display units dBm dB W 6 Ordering code PM 800 XX XX SI Dynamic range Adaptor type ...

Page 7: ...n 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 The laser radiation can seriously damage your eyesight 7 1 Laser classification A laser is a light source that can be dangerous to th...

Page 8: ... classes 2 and higher must have the triangular warning label shown here and other labels are required in specific cases indicating laser emission laser apertures skin hazards and invisible wavelengths Class 1 A class 1 laser is safe under all conditions of normal use This means the maximum permissible exposure MPE cannot be exceeded This class includes high power lasers within an enclosure that pr...

Page 9: ...e not harmful Continuous lasers in the wavelength range from 315 nm to far infrared are limited to 0 5 W For pulsed lasers between 400 and 700 nm the limit is 30 mJ Other limits apply to other wavelengths and to ultrashort pulsed lasers Protective eyewear is typically required where direct viewing of a class 3B laser beam may occur Class 3B lasers must be equipped with a key switch and a safety in...

Page 10: ...g storage Charge the batteries once every six months The batteries are a consumable Repeated charging and discharging decreases batteries lifetime 8 2 Instrument care During storage and transport keep the instrument in its carry case to protect against crushing vibration dust and moisture Where possible keep the instrument away from strong sunlight Clean the instrument housing using alcohol or oth...

Page 11: ... 3 Insert the moisten pipe cleaner into either end of the adapter and scrub in and out so that the inside surface of the adapter is wiped by the pipe cleaner Repeat this step for the opposite end 4 Insert the dry end of the pipe cleaner into either end of the adapter to remove any residual alcohol For oversized adapters biconic slightly blow the middle of the pipe cleaner fog better surface contac...

Page 12: ...ature symbol will be diplayed For disable the AUTO OFF feature press and hold the ON OFF key until symbol disappear If activated the unit will turn off after approximately 10 minutes of no activity BL Turns the Display Backlight On and Off Meaning of these keys depends on current menu PM 800 SW 1 1 S N PM8009009 PM 800 SW 1 1 S N PM8009009 Power meter port with 2 5 mm universal adaptor USB port ch...

Page 13: ...cts 850 1300 1310 1490 1550 1625 nm wavelengths or AWD Auto Wavelength Detection Auto Wavelength Detection is notified by the AWD on the display Note LS800 with AWD modulation ON must be connected to PM 800 in order to use this feature LOSS Activates the relative power measurement mode unit dB Recalls the last set reference for a selected wavelength Goes to menu 2 MEM Goes to Memory menu 3 Starts ...

Page 14: ...POW Returns unit into absolute power measurement mode unit dBm Goes to menu 1 REF Sets and stores the new reference for the selected wavelength Note The new reference must be confirmed by the following screen MEM Goes to Memory menu 3 Starts working with the internal memory 8 12 dB O POW REF MEM 1310nm 9 10dBm L O S S 0 25 dB O POW REF MEM G A I N 1310nm 9 10dBm CONFIRM NO SET NEW REFERENCE select...

Page 15: ...e below This screen will appear after pressing MEM key from Menu 1 or Menu 2 UP DOWN OK Use these buttons for selection appropriate submenu CABLE001 FIBER001 FIBER002 FIBER003 FIBER004 FIBER005 FIBER006 FIBERXXX CABLE002 FIBER001 FIBER002 FIBER003 FIBER004 FIBER005 FIBER006 FIBERXXX CABLEXXX FIBER001 FIBER002 FIBER003 FIBER004 FIBER005 FIBER006 FIBERXXX UP DOWN OK SAVE RESULT BROWSE RESULTS UPLOAD...

Page 16: ...ted CABLE Accept the suggested FIBER position and save the result by pressing SAVE or change the memory position using FIBER than press SAVE to save the result NOTE If the selected memory position is already occupied the mark will appear on the display By pressing SAVE the new result will OVERWRITE the selected FIBER position and the old result will be discarded CABLE FIBER CABLE 001 FIBER 004 STO...

Page 17: ...r the selected cable then press FIBER 3 Use FIBER to browse through the results 9 3 3 UPLOAD MEMORY 1 By using UP DOWN select UPLOAD MEMORY 2 Press OK All memory content will be sent to the USB port More information is contained in the chapter setting up data transfer CABLE FIBER CABLE 001 STORED 003 FIBER HOME CABLE 001 FIBER 004 1310nm 5 05dB 9 10dBm FIBER HOME CABLE 001 FIBER 005 EMPTY UPLOADIN...

Page 18: ...MORY 1 By using UP DOWN select ERASE MEMORY and press OK 2 Press CONFIRM to erase memory or NO for return to main screen 9 3 5 HOME 1 By using UP DOWN select HOME 2 Press OK for return to main screen CONFIRM NO ERASE MEMORY CONFIRM NO ERASE MEMORY ...

Page 19: ...ion of the fiber dirty connector mating faces connector misalignment loss of splices and other issues such as sharp fiber bends The end to end loss test is the most commonly used acceptance test of power loss in fiber optic links The test is based on measurement the power difference at the input and output of the link The PM 800 and LS 800 are used for this test where the light source LS 800 acts ...

Page 20: ...S 800 3 Use the master adaptor to connect the two fiber ends pic 1 4 Power on the light source and by pushing select the appropriate wavelength 5 Power on the power meter and by pushing select the appropriate wavelength range 6 On the power meter activate the relative power measurement mode by pushing LOSS 7 Set and store the new reference for the selected wavelength by pushing REF and than CONFIR...

Page 21: ...e with the message LOSS or GAIN in dB 5 This value represents a difference between the reference and the performed measurement 6 If the value will be displayed with the LOSS message the trace to be measured has just this loss 7 If the value will be displayed with the GAIN message this means that the trace to be measured has been compared with the reference for this gain 8 Value of loss or gain can...

Page 22: ...cond end of the master cord to the light source LS 800 pic 3 3 Power on the light source and select the appropriate wavelength by pushing 4 Power on the power meter and select the appropriate wavelength range by pushing 5 On the power meter activate the relative power measurement mode by pushing LOSS 6 Set and store the new reference for the selected wavelength by pushing REF and than CONFIRM pic ...

Page 23: ...ll report the value simultaneously with the message LOSS or GAIN in dB 5 This value represents the difference between the reference and the performed measurement 6 If the value will be displayed with the message LOSS the trace to be measured has just this loss 7 If the value will be displayed with the message GAIN this means that the trace to be measured has been compared with the reference for th...

Page 24: ...ing on photodetector type Use the right type of PM 800 in accordance of expecting max power level in your network PM 800 06 70 to 6 dBm PM 800 16 60 to 16 dBm PM 800 26 50 to 26 dBm PM 800 36 40 to 36 dBm Warning For high power optical signal the safety rules for laser systems described in Chapter 7 must be observed ...

Page 25: ...vided and turn the PM 800 on The PC will prompt you to install the drivers for new hardware Use the drivers provided by OPTOKON These drivers will create a virtual serial com port 2 Start the Hyper Terminal Start Programs Accessories Communication Hyper Terminal 3 Enter the name of a connection then click on OK ...

Page 26: ...PM 800 GL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 4 Choose the virtual serial port the PM 800 is connected to then click on OK 5 Set Bits per second to 19200 then click on OK ...

Page 27: ...the menu in PM 800 and push MEM select UPLOAD MEMORY OK The stored data will be transferred to the PC in this format The data from this window can be easily copied to any other application cable folder fiber position wavelength stored values ...

Page 28: ... 0 001 0 3 6 7 20 0 01 0 4 8 8 10 0 10 0 5 10 9 9 0 13 0 6 12 9 8 0 16 0 7 14 9 7 0 20 0 8 16 8 6 0 25 0 9 18 7 5 0 32 1 20 6 4 0 40 2 36 9 3 0 50 3 49 9 2 0 63 4 60 2 1 0 79 5 68 4 0 1 00 6 74 9 1 1 26 7 80 0 3 2 00 8 84 2 5 3 16 9 87 7 7 5 01 10 90 0 10 10 00 12 93 7 12 15 84 15 96 8 15 31 62 20 99 0 17 50 12 30 99 9 20 100 00 ...

Page 29: ...PM 800 GL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 29 13Notes ...

Page 30: ...14Calibration service center OPTOKON a s Červený Kříž 250 586 01 Jihlava Czech Republic tel 420 564 040 111 fax 420 564 040 134 OPTOKON OPTOKON CZ WWW OPTOKON COM ...

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