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BL-526-108  Optical  Power  Meter 

 

 

 

 

Optical Power Meter 

BL-526-108 

  User Manual 

V2.0 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BL-526-108

Page 1: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 1 Optical Power Meter BL 526 108 User Manual V2 0...

Page 2: ...wer Meter 2 Contents 1 Summary 1 2 Functions 2 3 Specifications 3 4 Layout 4 5 Operation 5 6 Maintenance 11 7 Troubleshooting 13 8 Appendix A 14 9 Appendix B 16 10 Appendix C 18 11 Management Software...

Page 3: ...e of 800 1700nm using measurement units nW W mW dB and dBm The BL 526 108 meter s display resolution and test accuracy levels are impressive with six kinds of wavelength calibration points 850nm 1300n...

Page 4: ...Off function 2 5 270 330 1K 2KHz frequency light identification and indication 2 6 Low voltage indication 2 7 Automatic wavelength identification with the help of light source 2 8 1000 groups of data...

Page 5: ...0 3 4 Uncertainty 5 3 5 Resolution Linearity display 0 1 Logarithm display 0 01 dBm 3 6 Auto Off duration min 10 3 7 Battery Rechargeable lithium battery 3 8 Battery hold duration h no less than 75 20...

Page 6: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 4 4 Layout Fig 01 key Frequency light identification Logarithm Power Power key key dBm key Signal Wavelength Linearity Power Battery Indicator Auto OFF REF key VFL OPM...

Page 7: ...to Power Off mode is enabled when the meter is first turned on The default idle setting for the Auto Off function is 10 minutes The display will indicate in the lower left corner if the Auto Off funct...

Page 8: ...ix wavelengths to choose from 1310 nm default setting 850nm 1300nm 1490nm 1550nm and 1625nm Select a wavelength by pressing the button until the desired wavelength is displayed on the LCD screen 4 REF...

Page 9: ...s to activate auto mode When the entering light is 270 330 1K 2KHz modulated light the meter identifies the frequency automatically and shows it on the LCD This function co operates with the laser sou...

Page 10: ...s button again to output pulse light source press button again to turn off the light source 9 Clock Setting From the home display press and hold the button to enter the clock setting mode Use the butt...

Page 11: ...econds 10 Save Record Short press the button to enter into the record storage interface The record number for storing will be displayed on the screen Fig 05 Press the button to store the record and re...

Page 12: ...08 Optical Power Meter 10 11 Browse Record Press shortly to enter into the record browse interface browse records using the and buttons Press shortly to delete the current record Press shortly to exit...

Page 13: ...sor end regularly Carefully replace adapters for different links The spare adapters should be stored hermetically with caps to avoid dust contamination Cover the dustproof cover to keep the interface...

Page 14: ...fe precautions when handling live fiber Avoid condensation This instrument is resistant to normal dust and moisture however it is not waterproof If moisture gets into the instrument remove the battery...

Page 15: ...Solution LCD display is dark Low voltage Charge or replace battery Test result error Sensor s surface is dirty Low voltage Clean sensor Charge or replace battery No display when meter is turned on The...

Page 16: ...l connectors and mating adapters Turn on equipment and allow time to warm up Attach launch cable to source This should remain connected to source for the duration of the test Set 0 dB reference by pre...

Page 17: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 15 Fig 08 Fig 09...

Page 18: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 16 Fig 10 9 Appendix B Testing Loss of Fiber Optic Cables Single Ended 1 Test Diagram Fig 11...

Page 19: ...time to warm up Attach launch cable to source This should remain connected to source for the duration of the test Set 0 dB reference by pressing REF key Meter may be set to read 0 dB Attach source re...

Page 20: ...quipment and allow time to warm up Set meter to wavelength of source and dBm to measure calibrated optical power meter Attach reference cable to source if testing source power or disconnect cable from...

Page 21: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 19 receiver power disconnect the system cable that is connected to the receiver and attach it to the power meter to measure...

Page 22: ...d for data reading function setup and test file analysis as well as management of the optical power meter Software User Guide Contents I Installation of Optical Power Meter management software II Conn...

Page 23: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 21 The main interface of the management software should display as below Fig 14...

Page 24: ...icon on the desktop The user manual is mainly used to describe Optical Power Meter management software V1 0 exe Menu description The structure of the management software menu system and respective fun...

Page 25: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 23 Fig 15 2 Read Read the parameters on meters History data check Bit map of signal path in graphics mode Fig 16...

Page 26: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 24 3 Set Set up parameters of meter through software Set clock Set clock shown on meter display Fig 17...

Page 27: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 25 4 Help Relevant menus about help Help Show the on line content for help About About this software Fig 18...

Page 28: ...r Delete single item Deletes a selected history testing data Delete all Deletes all history testing data Set clock Calibrates the power meter s clock Save Stores the uploaded data for future analysis...

Page 29: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 27 Various Connection Status Images Original Status Successful Connection Failed Connection...

Page 30: ...or the first time it should install the driver program automatically Do not interrupt installation After installation of the driver program the software must be restarted before use 2 Link Before usin...

Page 31: ...onnection between the meter and computer and or whether the driver of the power meter has been installed Then continue attempting to connect until the status shows See also Appendix D Note Operations...

Page 32: ...000 groups of history testing records Testing records can conveniently be uploaded to a computer for analysis and storage Connect the meter to a PC then click File read history data or click the butto...

Page 33: ...into the No or Description areas Notice Do not perform any additional operations during the upload of history data until the upload is complete 4 Delete single item To delete the single history testi...

Page 34: ...th PC and download the history testing data to computer Click read Delete All or click the button to delete all the history testing data 6 Set clock To set the clock of the Optical Power Meter Click F...

Page 35: ...for future analysis and management After reading data select File in the menu Save or click the button in the menu A save file dialog box will pop up choose the root and name the file click OK to sav...

Page 36: ...from the management software may be exported in xls or cvs file formats After reading or opening the desired file s click File Export or click the button The program then shows the export file dialog...

Page 37: ...BL 526 108 Optical Power Meter 35 10 Print To print the read data After reading or opening files click File Export or click the button...

Page 38: ...see Appendix 1A 3 Check whether the power meter is on Data uploads or set ups are unsuccessful The standby time of power meter is due and then the meter is power off automatically Restart optical pow...

Page 39: ...properly installed once the meter has been connected The meter is turned on When using the management software for the first time and installing the device driver check that the computer is showing C...

Page 40: ...ck the physical connection of the drive installation until Link Status turns green Notes The default connection status is yellow after the software starts The status will change to green when the equi...

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