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 letter, or a special character.
This is accomplished by pressing and holding the key until the desired character appears. When the key is
released, the cursor automatically advances to the next position.
Numeric Fields. These fields are for numeric input only, e.g. fiber length, user-defined reference values, etc.
The cursor will automatically advance once a number key is pressed. Exception: some numeric operators
may be required, such as the minus sign or a decimal point. The key contains special characters. In this
case, they are treated like alpha-numeric fields.
Press the key when character input is complete.
Keyboard Entry Method
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Modes of Operation
As an added convenience, the FiberMeter has been designed to operate as two
different types of meters: SIMPLE METER and CERTIFICATION METER.
SIMPLE METER is used for simple optical power or attenuation (loss)
measurements. Users may set up temporary reference values for each
wavelength for quick loss readings. SIMPLE METER is covered in more detail in
Unit 2.
CERTIFICATION METER is a user-friendly and powerful auto-testing fiber optic
network certification tool. Fiber links can be certified against one of many popular cabling standards, as well
as against user-defined standards. Up to 1000 data points can be stored for download to a PC. Extech
Reporter software organizes and formats these data points, and prints them into professional certification
reports. CERTIFICATION METER is covered in more detail in Unit 3.
Users may return to the OPERATING MODE menu from:
1) SIMPLE METER by pressing from the main power measurement screen, or
2) CERTIFICATION METER by pressing from the MAIN MENU.
Extech’s Internet URL and technical support number appears when TECHNICAL SUPPORT is chosen.
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