The MicroMeter can be used for several applications. A listing of these applications and their descriptions follows:
Attenuation and Loss Measurements
- After a fiber cable has been installed and terminated, it must be tested to determine if the
fiber is installed correctly. A comparison of the actual power measurement and the reference value determines the loss of the fiber link.
Fiber Network Certification
- The MicroMeter uses a loss wizard that is used for fiber certification against the popular industry
cabling standard called the TIA/EIA 568. The user is prompted to enter several parameters, which allows the MicroMeter to calculate
a certification reference value and store it in the meter. As the user stores data points in the meter using the loss wizard, the actual
power level of the link is also stored. The data is then downloaded into our Reporter software, where the actual power value is
compared to the reference value. Certification reports can be printed out with details or summaries of the fibers being certified.
Fiber Continuity Testing
- Continuity can be measured with the MicroMeter by placing a calibrated light source on one end of the
fiber and the MicroMeter on the other end. This is also a simple way to measure the attenuation of the fiber.
Patch Cord Testing
- Fiber links that are producing incorrect results may have bad patch cords. The MicroMeter can be used to test
the attenuation of a patch cord to see if it is usable, or should be thrown out.
Active Equipment Optical Power Measurements
- Active equipment needs to be measured periodically for correct power
levels and stability. The transmitters in this equipment have a known power value. The MicroMeter can be directly attached to this
equipment via a patch cord to check whether the transmitter is stable and is within the manufacturer’s specified power range.
Applications
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Description
The MicroMeter is a high accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor controlled optical power meter. The meter has a wide dynamic
range making it ideal for both single and multi-mode fiber testing.
It has an attractive handheld case, a backlit graphical liquid crystal display, and 18-key keypad for easy data entry. The
It will operate for over 100 hrs on a single 9v battery and has built in auto shutdown.
The MicroMeter includes a built-in link wizard that helps the user easily calculate the allowable loss for the fiber runs that they will be
measuring. The meter stores physical fiber information for up to four links. Link information includes: link name, date, fiber type, fiber
length, connectors, splices, temperature, and calculated or entered reference power values for four wavelengths. In addition the meter
will store up to 1000 measured data points with labels. Each value includes the fiber type and link.
The stored information can be selectively viewed, edited (measured again), printed, or deleted. The meter will print formatted reports
of selected stored data directly using the built in serial port, or all of the stored data can be downloaded to a computer spreadsheet or
our free Reporter software to produce professional-looking formatted certification reports.
meter comes
with a small state-of-the-art UNIVERSAL adapter that is fully reliable for the use of ST, SC, FC or any 2.5 mm connectors which
saves
money on consumables
(test cables wear out).
INTRODUCTION
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