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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
Optical Power Meter:
ZOOM 2
Fiber Optic Light Source: Laser OWL Series
Thank you for your purchase of this OWL fiber optic test kit. Included in this kit is a
ZOOM 2
optical power meter and a
Laser OWL
Series
singlemode fiber optic light source. This quick reference guide provides instructions for performing a fiber optic insertion loss
test.
There are four main parts to performing an insertion loss test:
PART 1
gather accessories;
PART 2
set a reference for the wavelength(s) used during fiber link measurement;
EQUIPMENT PORTS
Figure 1 shows the ports used during this procedure. These ports may vary depending upon the model of equipment.
Other link configurations may require the user to adjust their test procedure accordingly.
PART 3
check the additional power meter test cable; and
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Note: this procedure assumes the fiber cable under test is properly installed with a patch panel at each end of the link, which allows
technicians to use the industry-recommended 1-jumper reference method.
PART 4
take measurements.
Universal detector port
Ÿ
2.5mm (SC, ST, FC)
Available adapter caps:
When testing, install the cap that
matches the l ink under test
Ÿ
1.25mm (LC)
-sold separately
Do NOT insert APC connector
into light source port
Available connector options: SC, ST
Reference cable must include this
connector type (SC or ST)
FIGURE 1
–
Test Equipment Ports
ZOOM 2
Optical Power Meter
Laser OWL Series
singlemode light source
FIBER LINK
FIGURE 2
–
Patch panel on both ends
1310nm 1550nm
