REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
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(2) 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.
STEP 3
Press
<PORT>
to set the WaveSource to the SM PORT.
STEP 4
Power on the Micro OWL 2.
STEP 5
From the OPERATING MODE menu, select SIMPLE METER.
STEP 6
Press
<F3>
on the Micro OWL 2 until the wavelength reads 1310nm.
STEP 7
The Micro OWL 2 should read approximately -10.00 dBm. If the reading is below -12.00 dBm, the
patch cable should be replaced.
STEP 8
Once proper operation has been verified, remove the first patch cable from both units and set it aside.
STEP 9
Connect the second singlemode patch cable between the Micro OWL 2 and the WaveSource as shown
in Figure 2.
STEP 10
The Micro OWL 2 should read approximately -10.00 dBm. If the reading is below -12.00 dBm, the
patch cable should be replaced.
STEP 11
Once proper operation has been verified, press
<DONE>
to return to the OPERATING MODE menu.
Detector
Micro OWL 2 power meter
1310nm /
1550 nm
FIGURE 1
Test Equipment Ports
WaveSource light source
FIGURE 2
Singlemode
Patch Cable
Connection
LIGHT SOURCE CONNECTOR
PORT NOTES:
– CONNECTOR TYPE MAY VARY
– DO NOT INSERT ANGLED
PHYSICAL CONTACT (APC)
CONNECTOR
