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CONVERSION FACTORS

The VOLT displays fiber length in kilometers.  At times it may be necessary to convert 
the fiber length to a different unit of measurement.  The table below provides 
conversion factors for various units of measurement.

To calculate the units you need, multiply the number on the VOLT display by the 
conversion factor listed in the table below:

1 kilometer

1 kilometer

1 kilometer

1000 meters

0.6214 miles

3281 feet

9

Distance in Kilometers

1.250

Examples:

Here are some examples of converting the VOLT display into 
different units of measurement.  For these examples, let us 
assume a fiber length of 1.25 kilometers as shown by the 
display at right.

kilometers to meters

1.250 x 1000 = 1250 meters

kilometers to miles

1.250 x 0.6214 = 0.777 miles

kilometers to feet

1.250 x 3281 = 4101.25 feet

Summary of Contents for VOLT-1

Page 1: ...OPTICAL WAVELENGTH LABORATORIES MANUFACTURER OF QUALITY OPTICAL FIBER TEST EQUIPMENT O W L Visual Optical Length Tester VOLT Operations Manual Version 1 0 November 28 2001 OWL Part VOLT 1 ...

Page 2: ...ength Measurement Visual Fiber Identification Visual Fault Location MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Repair Battery Replacement Cleaning Re calibration Warranty SPECIFICATIONS CONVERSION FACTORS LASER WARNING SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 This symbol signifies a potentially dangerous operation Thissymbolsignifiesatiporsugg...

Page 3: ...he VOLT also includes a flashing mode feature for visible fiber identification as well asacontinuouswavemodeforvisiblefaultlocation 1 Visible Laser Transmitter This port houses a laser diode that emits visible light into optical fibers either continuously or intermittently flashing depending upon the modeselected 2 ContinuousWave TestSelectorSwitch This 3 way switch selects between OFF center leng...

Page 4: ...ore each use If dirt dust or oil are allowed to build up inside the connector the surface of the laser diode may become scratched producing erroneous results Replace the dust capsonthetesterportsandpatchcordswhennotinuse REQUIREDACCESSORIES Cleaning Supplies Fiber ferrules connector ports and bulkheads should be cleaned with 99 or better isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth A can of compressed ...

Page 5: ...re markedincorrectlyornotmarkedatall Visual Fault Location InContinuousWaveMode asteadybeamofultra brightred laser light is injected into the fiber If this light encounters a break or microbend in the fiber the light will be redirected into the buffer If the break or microbend is severe enough this light will be visible through the fiber jacket informing the user of a break ormicrobendinthefiber N...

Page 6: ...OK INTO ANY LIGHT SOURCE Visual Optical Length Tester Distance in Kilometers Input Output O F F TEST CW 1 250 Patch Cords Fiber Link Visual Fiber Identification Figure 2 Visual Fiber Identification Configuration Page 5 1 Connect the VOLT to the fiber you are testing via a patch cord as shown in Figure2 2 Power ON the VOLT into fiber identification mode by flipping the switch to the left This mode ...

Page 7: ...figuration VisualFaultLocation Figure 3 Visual Fault Location Configuration Page 6 1 Connect the VOLT to the fiber you are testing via a patch cord as shown in 5 V O L T Optical Wavelength Laboratories RADIATION LASER NEVER LOOK INTO ANY LIGHT SOURCE Visual Optical Length Tester Distance in Kilometers Input Output O F F TEST CW Patch Cord Fiber Link See Page 2 for precautions and tips when operati...

Page 8: ...iber red light will appear as a red glow through thefiberjacket Figure 3 Visual Fault Location Configuration 6 V O L T Optical Wavelength Laboratories RADIATION LASER NEVER LOOK INTO ANY LIGHT SOURCE Visual Optical Length Tester Distance in Kilometers Input Output O F F TEST CW Patch Cord Fiber Link See Page 2 for precautions and tips when operating in this mode Break or Microbend ...

Page 9: ...gthedustcapsaftereachuse Re calibration Due to the nature of the VOLT s functions re calibration of this unitisnotnecessary Warranty The VOLT comes standard with a one year factory warranty which covers manufacturerdefectsandworkmanshiponly 7 Optical Wavelength Laboratories Whitewater WI 53190 262 473 0643 Visible Optical Radiation When Power Switch Is Set To The ON Position Avoid Eye Exposure To ...

Page 10: ...ry Indicator Connector Style Width Height Depth Weight with battery Red Laser 2 milliwatts up to 0 005 kilometers 2 5 meters 5 kilometers 15 hours 0 to 55 C 0 to 75 C Yes ST 2 75 inches 4 94 inches 1 28 inches 154 grams CONTACT INFORMATION Address Optical Wavelength Laboratories N9623 Hwy 12 Whitewater WI 53190 Phone 262 473 0643 Web OWL INC COM ...

Page 11: ...the VOLT display by the conversionfactorlistedinthetablebelow 1 kilometer 1 kilometer 1 kilometer 1000 meters 0 6214 miles 3281 feet 9 Distance in Kilometers 1 250 Examples Here are some examples of converting the VOLT display into different units of measurement For these examples let us assume a fiber length of 1 25 kilometers as shown by the displayatright kilometerstometers 1 250x1000 1250meter...

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