PPM-350B
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Contents
Certification Information ................................................................................. iv
1 Introducing the PPM-350B PON Power Meter ......................... 1
Main Features ................................................................................................... 1
Available Models .............................................................................................. 3
Power Sources .................................................................................................. 3
Typical Applications .......................................................................................... 3
2 Safety Information ................................................................... 4
Electrical Safety Information ............................................................................. 4
Conventions ...................................................................................................... 4
3 Getting Started with Your PPM-350B PON Power Meter ........ 5
Turning the Unit On and Off ............................................................................. 5
Activating Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off) ...................................................... 6
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) ..................................................... 7
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ........................................................... 8
4 Configuring Thresholds and Correction Factors ..................... 9
5 Testing with Your PPM-350B PON Power Meter .................... 10
Nulling Electrical Offsets ................................................................................. 10
Viewing Correction Factors ............................................................................. 11
Selecting a Threshold Set ................................................................................ 11
Testing in Pass/Fail Mode or in Normal Mode .................................................. 13
Measuring Loss Between Two Points ............................................................... 16
6 Maintenance ............................................................................ 18
Cleaning EUI Connectors ................................................................................ 18
Replacing Disposable Alkaline Batteries .......................................................... 20
Recalibrating the Unit ..................................................................................... 20
Verifying Thresholds ....................................................................................... 21
Verifying the LEDs and LCD ............................................................................. 21
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) .............................. 22
7 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 23
Solving Common Problems ............................................................................. 23
Error Codes and Descriptions .......................................................................... 24
Contacting the Technical Support Group ........................................................ 25
Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site .................................................... 26
Transportation ................................................................................................ 26
8 Warranty .................................................................................. 27
General Information ....................................................................................... 27
Liability ........................................................................................................... 27
Exclusions ....................................................................................................... 28
Certification .................................................................................................... 28
Service and Repairs ......................................................................................... 29
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide .................................................................... 30
A Technical Specifications .......................................................... 31
