OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
Configuring an optical power meter using manually set references requires a high level of understanding of fiber
optics, and should only be performed by advanced fiber technicians
The following steps continue from the “SELECT A TEST METHOD” screen from page 50. This test method allows the user to “ZERO”
the Fiber OWL 4 against a light source of a known power level.
From the Wavelength Selection screen (as shown at right), press
until the
wavelength matches the wavelength of the connected light source.
Zero Reference Confirmation screen, press
to confirm, and return to the
Wavelength Selection screen.
Power on and connect a light source of the desired wavelength to the Fiber OWL 4 using the appropriate reference method
setup (i.e. 1-jumper, 2-jumper, or 3-jumper reference method).
Press
to ZERO the meter and light source together.
At the
If “zeroing” other wavelengths, repeat
through
for each additional
wavelength.
Press
to return to the FIBER LINK MENU.
To begin taking readings for this link, press
to return to the MAIN MENU, then press
to TAKE READINGS.
Alternately, the Fiber OWL 4 may be “zeroed” quickly while the meter is displaying measurements in Immediate Mode.
Power on and connect a light source of the desired wavelength to the Fiber OWL 4 using the appropriate reference method
setup (i.e. 1-jumper, 2-jumper, or 3-jumper reference method), and set the Fiber OWL 4 to the same wavelength as the light source.
In CERTIFY LINK mode, press
In SIMPLE METER mode, either press
or
F1
F2
F1
DONE
MENU
2
DEF
0
. - /
0
. - /
F2
SETTING AN OPTICAL REFERENCE BY ZEROING THE LIGHT SOURCE
Wavelength
Selection
Screen
850nm
DONE
SOURCE
CONNECT
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SET
850nm
YES
NO
REFERENCE?
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Immediate Mode
while in SIMPLE METER
82
98%
UNITS
ZERO
WAVE
850nm
dBm
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Immediate Mode
while in CERTFY LINK
82
98%
UNITS
STORE
WAVE
FBR:123
850nm
dBm
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Fiber Link #1
