Extech FO600 - Manual

MENU 2 DEF F2 F2 DONE 2 DEF MENU 4 JKL 2 DEF F2 F2 DONE By default, the backlight in FiberMeter series optical power meters is set to be always ON. To save power, the backlight status may be set to OFF by following these steps below: FROM CERTIFICATION METER 1) Press to activate the MAIN MENU. 2) Pr...

F1 F1 MENU 7 STU 4 JKL 1 ABC OPTICAL POWER METER F2 F2 F3 F3 DONE AUTO 5 MNO 9 YZ 8 VWX 0 . - / 6 PQR 3 GHI 2 DEF Fiber Test Test 1-1 General Features Ports DETECTOR - houses detector port, and accepts 2.5mm cap (for ST, SC, FC, plus others) or 1.25mm cap (for LC, MU, or other SFF connectors) 9VCD -...

The screen at right shows information when power readings are being taken. We will refer to this screen throughout this manual as Immediate Mode. POWER READING - shows the amount of optical power being received by the photodetector based upon the type of power units currently being displayed. The di...

Several screens in the FiberMeter 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 FiberMeter to be more user-friendly. Alpha-numeric Fields . These fields allow the user to enter either a number, a lette...

USER NAME - dots will first appear in the USER OR COMPANY NAME field. Press and hold the key to backspace to the beginning of the field, then enter the company name. Use the as a shift key for lower case letters. This field allows for 18-character names. Press when finished to return to the USER INF...

<2>USER PREFERENCES - sets the power saving features and the displayed temperature of the FiberMeter. AUTO SHUTDOWN - toggles the auto-shutdown feature between ON and OFF. This feature is ON by default. STARTUP BACKLIGHT STATE - determines whether the backlight is ON or OFF when the FiberMeter...

<1>CUSTOM WAVELENGTH - the FiberMeter has the capability of setting a custom wavelength. The custom wavelength temporarily replaces 980nm, and requires a singlemode light source tuned to -10dBm for calibration. Enter the 3- or 4-digit custom wavelength between 700nm and 1700nm in the entry fie...

<3>TONE DETECTION - this WAVELENGTH OPTION is used to associate five tone detection frequencies with five calibrated wavelengths, as well as set the FiberMeter into AUTO WAVELENGTH detection mode. The screen at right shows pre-configured tone options. TONE - moves the tone selection highlight ...

<2>OPTICAL DATA PORT - this advanced diagnostic test is used during technical support calls as a diagnostic to check the transmission status of the detector port and the integrated light source port. 1) Attach a patch cord between the detector port and source port. 2) Press to start the test. ...

In the FiberMeter model FO602, the SOURCE SETTINGS menu allows the user to control the options of the light source. The options on this menu will change based upon the configuration of the installed light source. 1) Press . 2) WAVELENGTH - turns the light source OFF or ON. If multiple wavelengths ar...

1) Press the button. 2) After a few seconds, you will be prompted to choose an operating mode. When SIMPLE METER ishighlighted, press to select. You are now ready to take fiber measurements. F2 F2 Immediate Mode will appear after the unit is booted up into SIMPLE METER. Your display may show ‘UNDER’...

After a fiber link has been installed, optical attenuation (or loss) should be measured to determine the quality of the installation. When compared to a pre-calculated link budget, a simple comparison of power values can be used to determine if the link will perform as installed. A light source and ...

2-3 SIMPLE METER UNIT 2 SIMPLE METER - Fiber Continuity Test / Fiber Identification A fiber continuity test determines if optical power can be passed through the entire fiber link, and can also be used as a simple way to identify fibers. A light source is also required for this test. Use the followi...

2-4 SIMPLE METER UNIT 2 SIMPLE METER - Active Equipment Measurement Active equipment should be monitored periodically to test its power levels and stability. The FiberMeter can be directly attached to this equipment via a patch cord to check whether the transmitter is stable and within the manufactu...

2-5 1) Connect the detector port and light source port to two fibers in the link via patch cords. 2) On the other end of the link, connect the same two fibers with a single patch cord, thus creating a loop. 3) Once the patch cords are connected as shown in the diagram below, press or to run the LENG...

Pressing will enter the MAIN MENU. <1>TAKE READINGS - return to Immediate Mode.<2>METER PROPERTIES - see page 1-4.<3>SOURCE CONTROL - see page 1-9.<4>TEST FIBER LENGTH - see page 2-4. NOTE: OPTIONS 3 AND 4 WILL ONLY APPEAR FOR MODEL FO602. <1>TAKE<2>METER <3>...

1) Press the button. 2) After a few seconds, you will be prompted to choose an operating mode. Highlight “CERTIFICATION METER” and press to select. 3) From the START MENU, you may either enter <1>LINK WIZARD (see page 3-2), <2>TAKE READINGS, or enter <3>MAIN MENU (see below). F2 F2...

1) 2) From From the FIBER LINK MENU, press to LOAD/EDIT the link. the STORED LINKS menu, highlight the link name you wish to use. The currently loaded link is denoted by an asterisk. NOTE: take care to NOT overwrite a previously configured link unless it is no longer needed. 3) Press to set the link...

From the STORED LINKS menu, highlight the link name you wish to use. The currently loaded link is denoted by an asterisk. NOTE: take care to NOT overwrite a previously configured link unless it is no longer needed. There are three different test methods used to configure a link: <1>USE A STAND...

NOTE: this method is recommended for advanced users only. Manual Reference Method sets an optical reference by allowing the user to input an absolute optical power level (in dBm). 1) Connect a light source of the appropriate wavelength to the FiberMeter, and power on the light source. Remember to al...

This method allows the user to “zero” the light source for the purpose of viewing optical attenuation values, or loss, in Immediate Mode. 1) Connect a light source of the appropriate wavelength to the FiberMeter, and power on the light source. Remember to allow the light source to warm up according ...

The data points stored for particular links can be downloaded to the serial port in an easy-to-read format. This data can be viewed and captured to file by terminal programs such as HyperTerminal for Windows. 1) From the FIBER LINK MENU, press . 2) Highlight and select the link to print. The display...

<1>VIEW/EDIT/LOAD/PRN - opens a data point review screen. This first appears showing the first data point in memory. Information about the data point includes: Link Name (ACME CORP.)Fiber Name and Number (FBR:1)Fiber Type (INDOOR SM)Wavelength (1310nm)Absolute Optical Power (-10.98dBm)Relative...

<2>PRINT READINGS - opens the data point print screen. All data for specific links and fiber names are sent to the serial port in an easy-to-read print format. Information shown on this screen includes: Link Name (ACME CORP.)Fiber Name (FBR:) The function keys are used to navigate among the st...

<4>DOWNLOAD DATA - downloads all data points stored in the FiberMeter to a PC via serial port. There are two methods of download: Extech Reporter - data can be downloaded into Extech Reporter software for printing and saving professional-looking certification reports. The FiberMeter does not h...

CERTIFICATION METER UNIT 3 The main function of CERTIFICATION METER is to test and certify fiber links using attenuation parameters of various cabling standards. Certification includes setting a standards-based optical reference, measuring the attenuation of a fiber using this reference, storing the...

5) Edit the DATE. Use to backspace, then enter the link name using the alpha-numeric keys. Press when finished entering the date. NOTE: It is of vital importance to change the date using the format MM-DD-YY . If the date is entered incorrectly, or not entered at all, Extech Reporter will display an ...

17) Review the reference data to ensure that the proper link characteristics were used. modify fiber type and fiber length modify number of connections and splices 18) Press to continue. 19) Press to confirm setting the wavelength reference. NOTE: if a reference was previously set for this link posi...

26) A review screen will appear with three options: ABORT - do NOT save the data point, and return to Immediate Mode to re-test the same data point. If a FAIL reading appears, it is recommended to ABORT, clean all connections, and then re-test. RENAME - change the descriptive fiber name (same as ste...

Some companies have their own set of optical fiber loss parameters – such as fiber loss, connector loss and splice loss – that they need their network to adhere to. Thus, the FiberMeter allows the user to configure two user-definable cabling standards for the purpose of fiber certification. These st...

Extech Reporter UNIT 4 Overview Extech fiber optic certification meters are designed to certify fiber optic links using cabling standards because we understand the importance of qualifying your fiber installations with standards-compliant test equipment. Extech Reporter software comes FREE with Exte...

4-2 Downloading Data into Extech Reporter Once testing is complete, data should be downloaded to the PC for report printing and data storage. The following steps demonstrate how to download data from the FiberMeter. 1) Power on the FiberMeter meter, and select CERTIFICATION METER. 2) Connect the met...

4-3 Viewing Extech Reporter Data - Detail View Data can also be viewed in more detail for each fiber name and number. This view is called Detail View. Use the button to toggle between Summary View and Detail View. The top section contains information about the meter, including company name and telep...

Reports can be printed from Extech Reporter by using the print function, either from the File Menu or the Print button on the Tool Bar. T h e c u r r e n t v i e w w i l l determine which report will be printed, (i.e. if data is being viewed in Summary View, a Circuit Summary report, like the one at...

4-5 Saving and Retrieving Data in Extech Reporter It is recommended to save Extech Reporter data to disk after downloading for backup and later retrieval. The save function can be activated from the File Menu or the Tool Bar. Extech Reporter data files can be re-opened by using the File Menu or Tool...

Connector Loss Definition: during the calculation of an optical loss budget, the amount of optical loss attributed to interconnections in the link under test. An interconnection is the junction between two fiber connectors;e.g. a patch panel or fiber opticadapter. Connector loss is specified by cabl...

4-7 Extech Reporter UNIT 4 Light Source Reference Power Definition: the amount of absolute optical power being received directly from the light source by the power meter during the setting of the optical reference. Light Source Reference Power is used as areference, or starting point, on which a sta...

4-8 Extech Reporter UNIT 4 Measured Power Definition: the amount of absolute optical power being received from the light source by the power meter after theyhave been connected to the link under test. Measured Power is compared to the SystemReference Power forPass/Fail analysis; if Measured Power is...

4-9 Extech Reporter UNIT 4 Optical Loss Definition: the amount of optical power that is lost through the link under test due to the attenuation of the passive components of the link (i.e. optical fiber, interconnections, and splices). Units: dB Calculation: (Light Source Reference Power) - (Measured...

4-10 Extech Reporter UNIT 4 Splice Loss Definition: during the calculation of an optical loss budget, the amount of optical loss attributed to splices in the link under test. Splice loss is specified by cabling standards that base link budget calculation on thepassive components of the link under te...

4-11 Extech Reporter UNIT 4 System Reference Power (shown as Minimum Required Power on Circuit Detail Reports) Definition: the optical power level that determines whether a link passes or fails; a.k.a. Pass/Fail threshold. If the Measured Power is greater than the System Reference Power, the link wi...

Glossary 5-1 Absorption. The loss of power in an optical fiber, resulting from conversion of optical power into heat and caused principally by impurities, such as transition metals and hydroxyl ions, and also by exposure to nuclear radiation. Acceptance Angle. The half-angle of the cone within which...

Glossary, cont. 5-4 Telecommunications Closet (TC). An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment, cable terminations, and cross-connects. The closet is the recognized cross-connect between the backbone cable and horizontal cabling. Tight Buffer. A cable construction where each fiber is...

5-5 Appendices UNIT 5 Cleaning and Care Instructions 1 - Do NOT drop any piece of sensitive scientific equipment. Damage may occur to the case or electronic components on the circuit board may become dislodged, and inaccuracy may occur. 2 - Keep the meter in an enclosed case when not in use. This wi...

Warranty Information Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one year from date of shipment (a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables). If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service dur...

Supported Cabling Standards This version of FiberMeter firmware supports the following fiber optic network cabling standards, and also supports 2 user-definable standards. ITU G.983.3EIA/TIA-568CAN-T529ISO/IEC 1180110 Gigabit Ethernet1000Base-SX1000Base-LX100Base-FX10Base-FL10Base-FBFDDIATM-155ATM-6...

Appendices UNIT 5 5-9 Support for the IEEE 802.3ae 10-Gigabit Ethernet standard has been added to the FiberMeter Link Wizard, which means that users can now certify their 10GbE networks. With this new standard, users are given the option of choosing from one of several versions of this standard, bas...

Fiber Type Operating Wavelength Link Budget Calculation Worksheet Calculate Maximum System Attenuation Fiber Loss at Operating Wavelength (Distance x Fiber Loss) Connector Loss (Connector Loss x Connector Pairs) Splice Loss (Splice Loss x Splices) Total Cable DistanceIndividual Fiber Loss (at operat...