Ascentac OPM120 User manual
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Content
1. Safety Information .....................................................................................................................1
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Features .............................................................................................................................3
2.2 Application........................................................................................................................3
3. Layout .........................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Appearance .....................................................................................................................4
3.2 Instruction ..........................................................................................................................5
3.3 LED Indicator .....................................................................................................................6
4. Display.........................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Optical Power Meter (OPM) ...........................................................................................7
4.2 Visual Fault Locator (VFL) (Option) ................................................................................7
5. Operation ...................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Power-on............................................................................................................................8
5.2 Power-off ...........................................................................................................................8
5.3 Switching Function Modes ..............................................................................................8
5.5 Turning on VFL (Option) ...................................................................................................9
5.6 Turning off VFL (Option) ...................................................................................................9
5.7 Setting VFL Modulation Output (Option) ....................................................................10
5.8 Setting Wavelength........................................................................................................11
5.9 Setting Reference Value (Default: OFF)......................................................................12
5.10 Cancelling Reference Value ......................................................................................12
5.11 Setting Measurement Units (Default: dBm) ...............................................................13
5.12 Optical Power Monitoring ...........................................................................................14
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5.13 Saving Measurement Result........................................................................................15
5.14 Loading Measurement Result .....................................................................................17
5.15 Device Setting.................................................................................................................19
5.15.1 Date......................................................................................................................19
5.15.2 Time ......................................................................................................................20
5.15.3 Power Saving (Default: 10 mins) .......................................................................21
5.15.4 Screen Saving (Default: 5 mins)........................................................................22
5.15.5 Brightness (Default: Mid)....................................................................................23
5.15.6 Battery Charge (Default: OFF)..........................................................................24
5.15.7 Low Power Thr. (Default: -30dBm) ....................................................................25
5.15.8 Loss Thr. (Default: 3dB) .......................................................................................26
5.15.9 Device Info. .........................................................................................................27
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1. Safety Information
Read all safety information carefully before using this product to ensure personal
safety and proper use.
Assure the power supply conforming to the specification of this product and
qualified for the country of use.
Use batteries that meet the specifications of this product.
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories or other peripheral
equipment.
Make sure the product is operated on the permitted ambient conditions.
Never directly look into the optical outputs interface.
Dangerous laser radiation:
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2. Introduction
Ascentac OPM120 Series, Optical Power Meter, provides high accuracy for
optical power measurement in fiber-optic network. It has a wide dynamic range
from +6 to -70dBm or +26 to -50dBm. Offering seven calibrated wavelengths
(85onm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, 1625nm & 1650nm) makes it ideal for
both singlemode and multi-mode fiber testing. Furthermore, its wavelength can
be automatically selected when it is paired with Ascentac Optical Light source
(OLS200). Technicians are not required to manually set up the calibration
parameter. It speeds up the test and eliminates possible failures of setting.
Ascentac OPM120 Series also has the capacity to analyze the cable status. ‘’Low
Power” alarm reads on screen when the measured value is lower than the
threshold users set up. Test results can be stored up to 1000 records and easily
transferred to PC via USB connection.
Its interchangeable connectors (SC, FC, LC, Universal 2.5mm or 1.25mm) are
dust-and-drop protected. All other common features like relative measurements
and auto-shutdown are included.
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2.1 Features
7 calibration wavelengths (85onm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm,
1625nm, 1650nm)
Automatic wavelength recognition for time saving and error-free
(Must use with Ascentac OLS200 or OLM300 series)
Analysis of cable status e.g. Low Power (Displayed on screen)
(Threshold can be set up)
Document results and generate reports to PC via USB connection
Generous data storage up to 1000 records
Auto shutdown & backlight sleep mode for extending the battery life
(Programmable)
Option: Function of Visual Fault Locator with CW (Continuous
Wavelength) or modulated tones at 1Hz or 2Hz
2.2 Application
Optical power or loss measurement in telecom or CATV installation and
maintenance
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3. Layout
3.1 Appearance
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