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Page 2 - ii; Precautions/Safety Instructions; Safety Instructions • English; Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; 安全须知; 注意

ii Precautions/Safety Instructions ii FCC, Copyright, and Trademark Information iii Precautions/Safety Instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte-nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to ale...

iii Conventions Used in this Guide TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make setting up or working with the device easier. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning warns of things or actions that mi...

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Page 5 - Contents; Introduction; FPM 101 Power Meter — Controls and; Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Mandrels for Multimode Transmit Reference; Reference Material; Fiber Optic Test Meters • Contents

Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 About this User Guide ......................................... 1 About the FPM 101 and FLS 101......................... 1Features .............................................................. 1Power Source ..........

Page 7 - Fiber Optic Test Meters • Introduction; This user guide covers the following products:; Features; The Fiber Optic Test Set offers:; durable canvas tool bag.; This introduction covers the following topics: :; About this User Guide

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Introduction 1 About this User Guide This user guide covers the following products: • FPM 101 Power Meter • FLS 101 Light Source In this guide the term “link” refers to a fiber optic cable under test. The term “power meter” refers to the FPM 101 and the term “light source” ...

Page 8 - Fiber Optic Test Meters • Introduction; The FPM 101 Power Meter offers:; Power measurements in dBm or μW insertion loss in dB.; The FLS 101 Light Source offers:; Integrated LED and laser light source.; FPM 101 Power Meter and FLS 101 Laser Source; Power Source; If the battery level becomes too low, each unit turns itself off.

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Introduction 2 The FPM 101 Power Meter offers: • When used with a compatible light source such as the FLS 101, WAVE ID enables the power meter to automatically detect and set wavelengths, simplifying setup. • Power measurements in dBm or μW; insertion loss in dB. • 270 Hz, ...

Page 9 - Typical Applications; The fiber optic test kit offers these typical applications:; FLS 101 Light Source:; Certify multimode and singlemode links per TIA/EIA standards; Accessories; contaminates to ensure accurate measurements and operation.

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Introduction 3 Typical Applications The fiber optic test kit offers these typical applications: FPM 101 Power Meter: • High power model for CATV and Telco • Enterprise/LAN for singlemode and multimode measurements • Passive optical networks (PON) testing • LAN/WAN multimode...

Page 10 - Operation; Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation; Typical Test Connections

Operation This section details the connection of fiber optic cables to the equipment for testing and measuring the power loss of a fiber optic source. • FPM 101 Power Meter — Controls and Connections • FLS 101 Light Source — Controls and Connections • Measuring Optical Power • Testing Fiber Optic Li...

Page 11 - FPM 101 Power Meter — Controls and Connections; Adapts the thread-on optical input to various fiber optic cable; “Power Up the FPM 101”

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 5 FPM 101 Power Meter — Controls and Connections λ Ref dBm dB 0000 0.00 WAVE ID nm Hz µ W dB 0000 0.00 nm Hz µ W dB µW Set FPM 101 FIBER POWER METER POWER f e d abc Figure 3. FPM 101 Power Meter a Adapter Cap — Adapts the thread-on optical input to various fiber o...

Page 12 - HELD pON; Wavelength/Backlight Button; When using the FLS 101 set to a WAVE ID output, the FPM 101

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 6 Power Up the FPM 101 The power button provides two functions: • Press and hold the power button, , for a short time until the display lights up to turn the meter on. When the meter is on, press and release the button to turn the FPM 101 off. • Press and hold the...

Page 13 - Test Mode: To Set a Reference; “Testing Fiber; Set the FPM 101 to the desired measurement mode (dBm or uW) (see; Button”; HELD SET; Test Mode: To View the Reference; Single WAVE ID mode —; Splash and Auto-Off Screen; — When the unit is about to power down

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 7 Ref/Set Button The Ref/Set button, Ref , provides two functions: • Press and hold to store the power level values for a set of reference cables, (Set), • Press and release to display previously stored references, (Ref). Test Mode: To Set a Reference 1. Refer to ...

Page 14 - OPM4 Models; Display Readings in Test Mode; Item Field; LO

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 8 9 OPM4 Models Ref. # DescRiption 1 Battery status indicator - displays estimated battery life remaining. The 3 bars indicate the charge level. When the battery is low, the battery indicator will flash. 2 REF indicator - appears to indicate previously stored refe...

Page 15 - FLS 101 Light Source — Controls and Connections; FLS 101 Light Source

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 9 FLS 101 Light Source — Controls and Connections The FLS 101 light source can test fiber optic links by generating the proper wavelength light for the link under test. The light source can generate multimode 850 nm and 1300 nm wavelengths, or singlemode 1310 nm a...

Page 16 - Output Ports and Indicators; — LED source multimode optical output.; Output Wavelength Selection; Press and release the button to return to the WAVE ID mode.

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 10 Output Ports and Indicators The optical output ports require adapter caps for connection to fiber optic links and reference cables. The FLS 101 includes two LC adapter caps. e MM output port — LED source multimode optical output. f SM output port — Laser source...

Page 17 - Measuring Optical Power; “Cleaning Optical; on page 17 for details.; To Measure Optical Power; Turn on the FPM 101 power meter by pressing the power button (; “Testing Fiber Optic Links”; Press the wavelength button (; Power Measurement Connections

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 11 Measuring Optical Power CAUTION: It is important to keep all optical connections and surfaces free from dirt, oils, or other contaminants to ensure proper operation. Always clean all test reference cables before conducting the test procedures outlined in this g...

Page 18 - Testing Fiber Optic Links; Test the Transmit Reference Cable:; “Output; on; Transmit Reference Cable Connection

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 12 Testing Fiber Optic Links Multimode or singlemode links are easily measured using the FPM 101 power meter and FLS 101 light source. Two reference cables, transmit and receive, are required. Before an unknown fiber link can be measured, the insertion loss of the...

Page 19 - or; Clean all fiber connections and repeat step; The; Transmit Reference Cable Connection After Reference Set; Verify the Reference Cables:; Disconnect the transmit reference cable from the FPM 101.; Clean both ends of the receive reference cable.

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 13 7. The normal range is -20 dBm for multimode cables, 0 dBm for singlemode, (± 1dB). NOTE: Output power for multimode cables is approximately 3 dB less when a 50 μm mandrel wrapped reference cable is used, or if the tone feature is activated. If the measured out...

Page 20 - Connect the receive reference cable to the FPM 101.; Connect the Receive Reference Cable; through; Insert the Link; receive reference cables from the coupler or bulkhead.

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 14 11. Connect the receive reference cable to the FPM 101. 12. Connect the free ends of the transmit and receive reference cables together using an appropriate coupler, or use a nearby bulkhead connector. FPM 101 0.4 dB N M Coupler or Bulkhead Receive ReferenceCab...

Page 21 - Clean reference cable and link ends prior to each test.; Connections to Measure Link Insertion Loss

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 15 2. Insert the link to be tested by connecting it to the free ends of the transmit and receive reference cables using appropriate couplings, or connect the reference cables to the bulkhead connections of the link as shown in figure 10 below. NOTE: Clean referenc...

Page 22 - Using the Tone Generator; cut or disconnected causing a disruption of critical services.; Tone Identification Connections; To Quickly Identify a Fiber Optic Link; Connect the light source to one end of the link to

Fiber Optic Test Meters • Operation 16 Using the Tone Generator The tone generator is used for fiber identification when an installer is faced with multiple unmarked links and the cable ends are not readily accessible by a single technician or are far removed from one another. The tone is inserted b...

Page 23 - Cleaning Optical Ports; Off; . Disconnect the external supply from the FLS 101.; Cleaning FPM 101 Optical Ports; Unscrew the adapter cap from the adapter cap mount.; Fiber Optic Test Meters • Maintenance

Maintenance and Troubleshooting This section provides preventative maintenance and troubleshooting suggestions. • Cleaning Optical Ports • Repair and Calibration • Battery Replacement • Mandrels for Multimode Transmit Reference Cables • Loops for Singlemode Single Reference Cables Cleaning Optical P...

Page 24 - Cleaning FLS 101 Optical Ports; Be certain to use 99% IPA that has not been contaminated.; Repair and Calibration

Cleaning FLS 101 Optical Ports 1. Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise approximately four times. 2. Pull the adapter directly out and away from the adapter mount. 3. Dampen an optical wipe with alcohol and gently wipe the exposed ferrule. NOTE: Be certain to use 99% IPA that has not been contami...

Page 25 - Mandrels for Multimode Transmit Reference Cables; NOT; use mandrels on multimode; receive; reference cables or singlemode reference cables.; Fiber Type; Contact Extron; Loops for Singlemode Transmit Reference Cables

Mandrels for Multimode Transmit Reference Cables When testing multimode links using an overfilled LED source, always wrap the transmit reference cable five (5) times around the proper diameter mandrel. This is specified by TIA/EIA-568-B and improves insertion loss measurement repeatability and accur...

Page 26 - Specifications; Optical specifications — FLS 101 fiber optic output; Spectral width; Optical specifications— FPM 101; Fiber Optic Test Meters • Reference

Reference Material This section provides technical specifications, included and replacement part numbers, and optional accessories. • Specifications • Included Accessories Specifications NOTE: These devices are class 1 laser products. They meet the safety regulations of IEC-60825, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10...

Page 27 - General

Testing ranges Measurement .......................... -60 to +6 dBm Tone detection ......................... At 850 nm: -45 to +6 dBm At all other wavelengths: -50 to +6 dBm Wavelength identification ........ At 850 nm: -45 to +6 dBm At all other wavelengths: -50 to +6 dBm Resolution ..................

Page 28 - Included Accessories; Description; FPM/FLS 101 Setup Guide

Included Accessories Description Part Number FPM 101 power meterFLS 101 light source Batteries (4 AA) Soft PouchLC singlemode reference cable (x2)LC multimode reference cable (x2)Light Source LC Adapter (x2)Power Meter LC Adapter Cap FPM/FLS 101 Setup Guide Fiber Optic Test Meters • Reference 22

Page 30 - and Central America:; USA; xtron; Warranty

Extron ® Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will,...