Black Box FOLS-SM-100, FOLS-MM-100 Quick Start Manual

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Compact light source tests
single-mode or multimode
optical fiber.

Operates in either continuous wave (CW) or
modulated mode.
Lightweight unit saves power and is easy to
carr y.

Basic SM or MM Light Source

October 2009

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FO LS- MM -100

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Quick Start Guide

3. Specifications

NOTE: Valid at 1550 nm, CW. 23° C ±3° C, relative

humidity less than or equal to 70%, with an
FC connector.

Optical Specifications:

Auto Power-Off: Ye s
Backlighting: Yes
Central Wavelength: FOLS-SM-100: 1310 ±20 nm

and 1550 ±20 nm;
FOLS-MM-100: 850 ±10 nm and 1300 ±20 nm

Emitter Type: Laser diode (LD)
Laser: Class 1
Output Power: -5.0 dBm ±1 dB

Output Frequency: 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz

Output Stability:

Short term (15 minutes): Less than 0.1 dB;
Long term (5 hours or more): Less than 0.2 dB

Output Wavelength (nm): FOLS-SM-100: 1310
and 1550 nm;
FOLS-MM-100: 850 and 1300 nm

Spectral Width: 5 nm

General Specifications:

Connectors: FC/PC (SC/PC, ST/PC interchangeable

connectors optional)

Temperature Tolerance: Operating: +4 to +122° F
(-10 to +50° C);
Storage: -4 to +155° F (-20 to +70° C)

Humidity Tolerance: Less than 90%

Power: Lithium ion rechargeable battery or AC

adapter

Size: 4.5"H x 2.5"W x 1.2"D (11.4 x 6.4 x 3.1 cm)

Weight: 0.31 lb. (0.14 kg)

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1. Display and Keypad

Figure 1 shows the basic light source’s display
and keypad.

Universal
connector

Figure 2 shows the light source’s LCD display, and
Table 2 describes its functions. Table 3 shows the
battery indicator status.

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Figure 2. LCD.

Table 2. LCD functions.

Number Function

1 Wavelength

2 Auto-off

3 AC adapter

4 Battery indicator

5 Power value

6 Measurement unit (dBm)

7 Modulation

Table 3. Battery indicator status.

Status Icon Description

Full Battery at 100% capacity

2 Bars Battery at 50–75% capacity

1 Bar Battery at 25–50% capacity

Empty Battery at 0–25% capacity*

* Battery icon flashes when power is almost depleted.

Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery.

2. Keypad Functions, LCD Functions, and
Battery Indicator Status

Table 1 describes the basic light source’s keys.

Table 1. Keypad functions.

Number Key Function

1 Switches the light source on/off.

Press and hold for more than two
seconds while turning on to dis­able the auto-off feature.

2 Press to select output frequency

Select from CW (continuous
wave), 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz.

3 Press to switch backlighting on /

off.

4 Press to set the wavelength.

FOLS-MM-100: 850 and
1300 nm. FOLS-SM-100: 1310
and 1550 nm.

Figure 1. Display and keypad.

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LCD screen