2.5mm UNIVERSAL ADAPTER PORT
- accepts all standard 2.5mm ferrule connectors
(ST, SC, FC).
COMPUTER PORT
- port for downloading data from the meter to a PC via serial cable.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
- displays power readings, menus, and information
necessary for operation of the meter. The elements of the display are discussed in the
appropriate units.
FUNCTION KEYS
- activate the options on the Function Options Menu.
ALPHA NUMERIC KEYS
- enter letters, numbers, and symbols into field prompts.
MENU KEY
- used to enter the menu system.
DONE KEY
- activates certain menu options.
BACK LIGHT KEY
- toggles the LCD back light ON or OFF.
ON/OFF KEYS
- turns the meter ON or OFF.
BATTERY INDICATOR LED
- indicates when the battery no longer has enough power to
operate reliably. When this LED is lit, it is time to replace the battery.
General Features
BATTERY
ON
OFF
BACK
LIGHT
8
9
F1
F2
F3
MENU
DONE
6
PQR
1
2
3
4
5
7
ABC
GHI
MNO
JKL
STU
VWX
YZ[
DEF
0
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FiberOWL
Optical Power Meter
-20 45
.
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POWER
UNITS |
| STORE
VALUE |
| WAVE
LENGTH
dBm
ABS
82
68%
850nm
FBR:00
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Several screens in the Fiber OWL menu system require the user to enter some input, e.g. a fiber length measurement or a descriptive
name for a fiber run. This feature allows the Fiber OWL to become more user-friendly.
ALPHA-NUMERIC FIELDS. These fields allow the user to enter either a number, a letter, or a special character. This is accomplished by
pressing and holding the key until the desired character appears. When the key is released, the cursor automatically advances to the
next position.
NUMERIC FIELDS. These fields are for numeric input only, e.g. fiber length, user-defined reference values, etc. The cursor will
automatically advance once a number key is pressed. EXCEPTION: some numeric operators may be required, such as the minus sign,
or a decimal point. Special characters reside under the key. In this case, they are treated like alpha-numeric fields.
Press the key when character input is complete.
DONE
0
.-/
Keyboard Entry Method
Modes of Operation
As an added convenience, the Fiber OWL has been designed to operate as two different types of meters: Simple Meter and
Certification Meter.
SIMPLE METER. Simple Meter is used for simple optical power or attenuation measurements, and when fiber certification and data
storage is not necessary. Users may set up temporary reference values for each wavelength for quick PASS/FAIL readings. Simple
Meter is covered in more detail in Unit 2.
CERTIFICATION METER. Certification Meter offers a user-friendly and powerful fiber optic network certification tool. Fibers can be
certified against one of many popular national or international cabling standards, as well as against user-defined standards. Up to
900 data points can be stored for download into a PC. OWL Reporter software organizes and formats these data points, and prints
them into professional-looking certification reports. Certification meter is covered in more detail in Unit 3.
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UNIT 1
INTRODUCTION
