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Optical Wavelength Laboratories

OPERATIONS GUIDE

Silicon ZOOM 2 OPTICAL POWER METER

Model Numbers:

 ZO2S

ZO2SV

Optical Wavelength Laboratories (OWL)

Phone: 262-473-0643

Whitewater, WI 53190

Internet: OWL-INC.COM

N9623 Old Hwy 12

OWL-INC.COM

Revision 2.1
August 27, 2021

OWL

Содержание Silicon ZOOM 2

Страница 1: ...OPERATIONS GUIDE Silicon ZOOM 2 OPTICAL POWER METER Model Numbers ZO2S ZO2SV Optical Wavelength Laboratories OWL Phone 262 473 0643 Whitewater WI 53190 Internet OWL INC COM N9623 Old Hwy 12 OWL INC COM Revision 2 1 August 27 2021 OWL ...

Страница 2: ...Cable Testing 7 Fiber Continuity Testing 2 Silicon ZOOM 2 Dual OWL MM Test Kit P N KIT Z2 D285xx 9 Product Label 3 User Controls 4 Test Procedures Quick Reference Guides Fiber Continuity 6 Safety 3 Check MM Reference Cables with a Dual OWL MM Light Source 8 Operation Maintenance General Features 4 Maintenance and Calibration Information 18 Link Budget Calculation Worksheet Optional VFL Port 12 Con...

Страница 3: ...ompleteunderstandingofeachoftheseissuesiscriticalforperformingproperfiberoptictests 2 properfiberoptictestprocedures FOTPs If the user is not completely familiar with testing fiber optics they should seek competent training Such training can be acquired from avarietyofsources suchaslocalhands ontrainingclasses Throughout this manual you will find various symbols that assist with understanding the ...

Страница 4: ...s been installed and terminated it must be tested to determine if the fiber is installed according to standards and specifications A comparison of the actual power measurement and the reference valuedeterminesiftheinstallationwillpassorfail The Silicon ZOOM 2 includes a 2 5mm universal connector which is compatible with many popular fiber connectors such as ST SC andFC A1 25mmuniversalconnectorpor...

Страница 5: ...tcapsaftereachuse Connector if you have the optional Visual Fault Locator installed do NOTinsertAPC Angled Physical Contact connectors into the VFLportonyourSiliconZOOM2asthismaydamagetheangledferruleontheAPCconnector On the back of each Silicon ZOOM 2 series optical power meter is a label similar to the one shown below containing model number serial number power requirements and special cautionar...

Страница 6: ...ly Backlit LCD Display shows optical power loss levels power units wavelength andbatterystatus SINGLE PRESS change wavelength BRIEF HOLD toggle backlightstatus LONGHOLD powerunitONorOFF USB Charger Port re charges internal Lithium Polymer battery with suppliedUSBchargerandcable SINGLE PRESS toggle between dBm dB and uW units HOLD setthereferencefortheselectedwavelength UNITS ZERO 3 2 4 5 6 4 5 6 D...

Страница 7: ...levelsfrom a transmitter through an installed link to ensure that the Receive power at thefarendiswithinmanufacturerspecifications Follow the same steps as above except the Silicon ZOOM 2 must be connected to the active equipment under test through the installed link as shownatright DirectTransmitterOutputPowerMeasurement 1or2 one meterpatchcable s ensureproperconnectortypeandfibertype RequiredAcc...

Страница 8: ...he first port If the Silicon ZOOM 2 does not detect any optical power the display will read LO Continue connecting to subsequent optical portsuntiltheSiliconZOOM2displayshowsanopticalpowerreading If none of the ports display an optical power reading then it is likely that there is a major connectivity problem with the link andfurthertroubleshootingisnecessarytodeterminethenatureoftheproblem Requir...

Страница 9: ... ensureproperconnectortypeandfibertype Press untilthewavelengthontheSiliconZOOM2matchestheoutputwavelengthofthelightsource Setting a reference is commonly referred to as zeroing RequiredAccessories If testing at more than one wavelength this procedure must be performed for each wavelength separately Insert a patch cable under test between the two fiber optic adapters couplers thenrecordthelossvalu...

Страница 10: ... to press the button several times STEP4 Set Silicon ZOOM 2 to 850nm STEP5 Power ON the Dual OWL850 STEP6 Check optical power The power reading that appears on the Silicon ZOOM 2 display will depend upon cable type Consult the table below for a list of acceptable power readings The 850nm indicator LED should now be lit as shown at right If the problem still exists after patch cable replacement the...

Страница 11: ...rreferencemethod Therearefourmainpartstoperforminganinsertionlosstest Thank you for your purchase of this OWL fiber optic test kit Included in this kit is a Silicon ZOOM 2 optical power meter and a Dual OWL850multimodefiberopticlightsource Thisquickreferenceguideprovidesinstructionsforperformingafiberopticinsertionloss test PART1 gatheraccessories Universal detector port Ÿ 1 25mm LC sold separatel...

Страница 12: ...NDREL OR EF EF MODE CONTROLLER CABLE 62 5 125 0 7 mandrel 50 125 0 9 mandrel MATING SLEEVE Ž TEST CABLE PART 2 SET REFERENCE Pressandhold tosetthereferencefor850nm The Silicon ZOOM 2 display should change to show readings in dB and the power reading should be approximately 0 00 dB Figure 7 This indicates that the meter and light source have been successfully zeroed at850nm Press topowerontheSilico...

Страница 13: ...sconnectthereferencecablefromtheDualOWL850lightsourceuntiltestingiscomplete REFERENCE CABLE Œ MANDREL FIGURE 8 Connect meter and source with reference cable Œ MATING SLEEVE Ž TEST CABLE REFERENCE CABLE Œ MANDREL FIGURE 9 Remove mating sleeve Œ TEST CABLE PART 4 TAKE READINGS Take the Dual OWL 850 and the mandrel wrapped cable to one end of the link under test and take the Silicon ZOOM 2 and its ca...

Страница 14: ...test then inspecting thefarendforredlightexitingthefiberconnector OperationoftheOptionalVisualFaultLocator VFL Port While VFL is shown on the wavelength display do not press any buttons for approximately 3 seconds ThiswilltoggletheVFLtothenextmode andthenautomaticallyreturntothe 850nm wavelength To maintain the current VFLmode while scrolling through the list of wavelengths press the button again ...

Страница 15: ...stepsbelow ConnecttheVFLporttothefiberundertest TheVFLportislocatedontheleft handside asshowninthediagrambelow It isrecommendedtouseafiberpatchcableasshownbelowtoavoidhandlingthefragilejacketedfiberinthesplicetray do NOT insert an APC Angled Physical Contact connector in to the VFL port as this could damage the angledferruleontheAPCconnector PowerontheVFL Seepage18forinstructionsonoperatingtheVFLp...

Страница 16: ...a piece of white paper in front of the connectors Thiswillsufficientlydiffusethelightforsafeviewing PowerontheVFL Seepage18forinstructionsonoperatingtheVFLport Inspectthefar endconnectorsfortheredlightexitingtheconnector ConnecttheVFLporttothefiberundertest TheVFLportislocatedontheleft handside asshowninthediagrambelow It isrecommendedtouseafiberpatchcableasshownbelowtoavoidhandlingthefragilejacke...

Страница 17: ...ws for coupling to any fiber optic connector thatusesa2 5mmferrule e g ST SC FC etc What gives this port its flexibility is that only the ferrule is inserted into the port Since there is no latching mechanism to speak of any 2 5mm ferrule connector can be inserted into the same port without having to swap adapter ports There is no longer the need to purchaseormaintainadditionaladaptercapsforeachdi...

Страница 18: ...pintothedetectorport WARNING BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN INSERTING THE TOOTHPICK INTO THE DETECTOR PORT THERE IS A VERY THIN GLASS WINDOW THAT WILL EASILY BREAK WITH TOO MUCH PRESSURE Using as little pressure as possible rotate the cotton toothpick tip in the detector port to clear away any dust or dirt that has accumulatedonthedetector Usethejewelersloupetoinspectthedetectorendface Usinglightpressurefro...

Страница 19: ...rrecommended TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO OPTICAL ENERGY IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO POWER OFF EQUIPMENTBEFOREINSPECTINGOPTICALPORTS 17 OPERATION MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE OPTIONAL VFL PORT WET CLEAN PROCEDURE Wet the tip of a 2 5mm cleaning swab with isopropyl alcohol Blow dry the optical port with the compressed air If compressed air is not available allow 2 minutes for thealcoholtoevaporate I...

Страница 20: ...pticalWavelengthLaboratoriescalibratethisunitonceperyear 18 APPENDICES SPECIFICATIONS NISTTraceable Weight Low Battery Indicator DetectorType Accuracy Linearity Resolution Battery Life OperatingTemperature Calibrated Wavelengths StorageTemperature Measurement Range Measurement Units ConnectorType Size Silicon Yes 1 0 20 dB up to 1000 hours Lithium Polymer 2 5mm Universal dBm uW absolute 650 850 98...

Страница 21: ...atorPortUpgrade The Silicon ZOOM 2 optical power meter may be upgraded to include an optional visual fault locator VFL useful for locating bends breaks andotheranomaliesinthenear endsplicetray aswellasvisualfiberidentificationupto5kmaway 19 APPENDICES OPTIONAL UPGRADE INFORMATION ...

Страница 22: ...s Budget Determine System Gain Avg Transmitter Power Receiver Sensitivity Power Penalties Operating Margin Receiver Power Penalties Repair Margin Splices at 0 3dB each Determine Link Loss Budget System Gain Power Penalty Average Transmitter Power Receiver Sensitivity System Gain Operating Margin Receiver Power Penalties Repair Margin Total Power Penalty System Gain Total Power Penalty Total Link L...

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