FIGURE 2
Connection
for Straight
Patch Cables
Detector
Fiber OWL 4 BOLT power meter
FIGURE 1
Test Equipment Ports
Length Tester
1310/1550 nm
WaveSource light source
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
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(3) singlemode patch cables
EQUIPMENT PORTS
Figure 1 shows the ports of the equipment used during this procedure. These ports may vary depending upon the
model of equipment.
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
STEP 1
Connect the power meter and light source together with one of the patch cables as shown in Figure 2.
STEP 2
Power on the light source, and press the PORT button to switch to the SM PORT. The indicator LED on
the right-hand side should be
(1310nm).
STEP 3
Power on the Fiber OWL 4 BOLT.
STEP 4
From the OPERATING MODE menu, select SIMPLE METER.
STEP 5
Press
<F3>
until the Fiber OWL 4 BOLT is set to 1310nm wavelength.
STEP 6
The power reading on the Fiber OWL 4 BOLT display should be approximately -10.00 dBm. If the
reading is -12.00 dBm or below, it is recommended to replace the cable.
STEP 7
Once proper operation has been verified, remove the first patch cable from both units and set it aside.
STEP 8
Connect the second patch cable between the Fiber OWL 4 BOLT and the WaveSource, as shown in
Figure 2.
red
LIGHT SOURCE CONNECTOR
PORT NOTES:
– CONNECTOR TYPE MAY VARY
– DO NOT INSERT ANGLED
PHYSICAL CONTACT (APC)
CONNECTOR
