INTRODUCTION
Fiber OWL 7+ certification test kits include a Tier 2 certification meter and light source that enable fiber optic professionals to perform a
wide range of tests, from basic optical power/loss measurement all the way up to full-featured Tier 2 certification (PASS/FAIL and
OTDR trace results) for their clients.
Models are available that can test multimode only, singlemode only, or both multimode and singlemode. Optional accessories such
as OTDR fiber rings and video inspection microscopes are also available to take full advantage of Tier 2 certification capability.
Fiber OWL 7+ certification power meter.
Test readings and graphical help screens can be easily viewed on the color LCD, and an
intuitive 10-key keypad allows for easy data entry.
The intuitive built-in Link Wizard prompts the user to enter key information used to calculate standards-based link budgets for fiber
optic certification testing, and helpful diagrams guide the user through the setup and testing procedure.
Thousands of data points
tored information can be
selectively viewed, re-tested, or deleted from the device.
WaveSource Pro fiber optic light source.
An intuitive 4-button keypad controls key functions such as port and wavelength
selection, and a 7-segment LED displays the currently selected wavelength.
Both the meter and source are enclosed in attractive hand-held cases made from high impact plastic and protected by a protective
rubber boot, and are powered by re-chargeable lithium polymer batteries which are re-charged through a USB port via a supplied
battery charger and cable.
Following is a short description for each of the functions that can be performed with these devices, which will be covered in more detail
later in this manual.
with descriptive link and fiber run labels can be stored in internal memory. S
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
Transmitter Power Measurement (OPM MODE).
The Fiber OWL 7+ meter can be used as a basic power meter (OPM) to measure
the output power of active equipment transmitters, which is useful for two different purposes:
The output power of the transmitter can be measured by connecting the meter directly to the transmitter port; and
The transmitter power can also be measured through the link, which is helpful for determining if the received power of the
equipment at the far end is within the equipment’s receiver sensitivity range.
OPTICAL POWER
MEASUREMENT
Measure
receiver
sensitivity
Measure
transmitter
power
TEST
SAVE
OPM
FIBER#1
ENTER
-10.24
1310nm
dBm
TEST
SAVE
OPM
FIBER#1
ENTER
-10.24
1310nm
dBm
