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 to manufacturer’s specifications.
2) Using the key, change to the appropriate wavelength.
3) Press to “zero” the light source power. Press to continue.
Optical loss may be viewed in Immediate Mode by setting the power units to dB. Readings may now be stored
as normal.
NOTE: zeroing the light source can also be done from Immediate Mode by pressing .
Users may view the configuration of links in the FiberMeter.
1) From the FIBER LINK MENU, press to VIEW LINK CONFIG.
2) Highlight and select the link to view from the STORED LINKS
menu.
The link configuration will appear on the display. If the link was stored by using
the Link Wizard, a display similar to the one at the right will appear. The items on
the display are explained below:
ACME CORP. - link name
TIA-568B.3/CAN-T529 - fiber cabling standard
FIBER = 62.5um MM - fiber type
LENGTH = 1000 METERS - fiber length
2 CONN 0 SPLICES - number of connections and splices
WAVELENGTHS: 850nm 1300nm - wavelengths used with standard
If the link was stored by a manual reference method, or is not in use, the display will say ALL MANUAL
REFERENCES.
Press to return to the FIBER LINK MENU.
F1F1
F2F2
3-5
CERTIFICATION METER
UNIT 3
Setting an Optical Reference by Zeroing the Light Source
TIA-568B
FIBER
850nm
LENGTH
2
ACME
WAVELENGTHS:
CORP.
CONN 0 SPLICES
62 5um MM
3/CAN-T529
1000 METERS
1300nm
Link Configuration
Screen
MAIN MENU - FIBER LINK MENU - VIEW LINK CONFIG
850nm
WAVE
SOURCE
CONNECT
_____________________
Zero Reference
Confirmation Screen
ZERO
DONE
0
. - /
4
JKL
DONE
