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INSTRUCTION MANUAL. PROLITE-20/21 

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February 2001

POWER METER
Meter range

PROLITE 20

- 50 dBm to + 25 dBm 

1

PROLITE 21

- 70 dBm to + 5 dBm

Meter range selection

Automatic

Units

:

dBm , dB

Resolution

0.01 dB

Accuracy

± 0.2 dB (5%) 

2

Linearity

± 0.05 dB 

3

Temperature stability

± 0.3 dB at 850 nm and ± 0.2 dB at 1550 nm

Display

16-digit, alphanumeric LCD with backlight.

Reading

Numeric

dBm in absolute power mode and dB in relative
power mode.

Graphic

Bar graph.

PROLITE 20

from - 40 dBm to + 25  dBm

PROLITE 21

from - 60 dBm to + 5 dBm

Fibre modes

MM and SM

Tone detector

270 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz (±1%) acoustic

PROLITE 20

from - 30 dBm to + 25 dBm

PROLITE 21

from - 50 dBm to + 5 dBm

POWER SUPPLY
Battery

7.2 V, 950 mAh, Ni-Cd battery

Low battery indication

LB flashes at the far right of the display.

Autonomy

Typically 30 h, without a backlit display

Charging time

14 hours with a completely flat battery.

Battery charger mains adapter

230 V/50-60 Hz/10 W (EUROPE and other
countries)

Power consumption

1.5 W

OPERATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Altitude

Up to 2000 m

Temperature range

operating

From 0 to +40 º C

storage

From –10 to +60 º C

Max. relative humidity

50 % to 30º C, 10 % to 40º C

                                                                   

1

  For 1300,1310 and 1550 nm

2

  For 1308 nm  and – 10 dBm, using 9/125  m fibre, at 23±1 ºC, with a source whose spectrum-

width is < 0.2 nm and an FC connector.

3

  From - 40 dBm to 0 dBm for the 

PROLITE-20 

and from - 60 dBm to 0 dBm for the 

PROLITE-21

Summary of Contents for PROLITE-20

Page 1: ...and start up 9 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 4 1 Description of the controls and components 11 4 2 Instrument configuration 12 4 2 1 Meter mode 14 4 2 2 Acquiring the reference power Set Ref Level 14 4...

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Page 3: ...ke them ideal tools for field work The basic difference between the PROLITE 20 and the PROLITE 21 is their measuring range Whereas the PROLITE 20 measures power between 50 dBm and 25 dBm for the diffe...

Page 4: ...E 20 from 30 dBm to 25 dBm PROLITE 21 from 50 dBm to 5 dBm POWER SUPPLY Battery 7 2 V 950 mAh Ni Cd battery Low battery indication LB flashes at the far right of the display Autonomy Typically 30 h wi...

Page 5: ...2 Car lighter adapter cable 1x AL 013 EUROPE and other countries 230 V 50 60 Hz mains power adapter 1x AL 023 USA and CANADA 120 V 50 60 H mains power adapter only with the OPT 01 1x CB 038 Rechargeab...

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Page 7: ...and measurement Remember that voltages higher than 60 V DC or 30 V AC rms are dangerous Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions The user is only authorised to carry out the fo...

Page 8: ...lated with safety DIRECT CURRENT ALTERNATING CURRENT DIRECT AND ALTERNATING GROUND TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR FRAME TERMINAL EQUIPOTENTIALITY ON Supply OFF Supply DOUBLE INSULATION CLASS II protect...

Page 9: ...nnect the DC adapter to the mains thereby starting the battery charging process Next press the start stop button 4 on the PROLITE 20 21 Under these conditions the instrument starts to function Battery...

Page 10: ...tery installation Only use CB 038 batteries To install the battery place it on the base of the arrows at the rear of the instrument Slide it in until you hear a click and the battery is secured as sho...

Page 11: ...nstrument and the software version E g in the case of the PROLITE 21 Figure 3 A fully charged battery will power the instrument for some thirty hours if the display is not illuminated The battery shou...

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Page 13: ...February 2001 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROLITE 20 21 Page 11 English 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 Description of the controls and components Front panel Figure 4 Front View...

Page 14: ...peaker 7 Display contrast control 8 Exterior power supply and charging input 4 2 Instrument configuration The configuration screen enables the following parameters to be modified Selects the active me...

Page 15: ...on menu when the instrument is on keep the rotary selector pressed down a few seconds until the configuration menu appears you will hear a second beep To leave the configuration screen turn the rotary...

Page 16: ...ow the acquisition is proceeding If you stop pressing the rotary selector during the measurement process the process halts and the instrument continues to use the previous reference value 4 2 3 Select...

Page 17: ...wavelength or the meter mode Only the configuration menu options corresponding to the graphic display and the backlight can be changed The configuration menu options available in this display mode ca...

Page 18: ...he PROLITE 20 21 has two meter modes the Absolute Power Meter mode and the Relative Power Meter mode 4 3 1 Measuring Absolute Power In this meter mode the instrument measures absolute power in dBm at...

Page 19: ...Power Meter Mode or Relative Mode in the case of Relative Power Meter Mode Select the relative mode by pressing the rotary selector Relative Mode will appear on the display and proceed to obtaining t...

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Page 21: ...d in the constructions of the cover The cover should be cleaned by means of a light solution of detergent and water applied with a soft cloth Dry thoroughly before using the system again CAUTION The c...

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