ChallengerOptics CO-OPM-48 Operating Manual

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Wavelength Specic Optical Testing and Measurement Equipment

Optical Power Meter

- Fiber Deep DWDM

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CO-OPM-48

OPERATING MANUAL

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.1 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.4 Optical Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5 Charge Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.6 Meter Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.0 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys . . . . . . . . 6

2.2 Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.1 Power ON / OFF . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.2 Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.3 DWDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.4 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.5 dB / dBm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.6 Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2.7 Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2.8 Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3.1 Scan Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3.2 Select Wavelength . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.3 Oset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.4 Auto Power O . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.3.5 Time Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.6 Data Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.3.7 Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.3.8 System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.3.9 Scan Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.10 PM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.11 Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.12 Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.3.13 Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.3.14 Below Threshold . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.0 Wavelength Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CONTENTS

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Chapter 1.0 - Introduction / 04Chapter 1.0 - Introduction / 03

1. Introduction

1.1 Special Features

- Automatic Wavelength specic power measurement

- Compact and lightweight for eld use

- Easy One Hand Operating

- Measurement Save and Recall Function

- Auto shut o function

- Fast power up and test

- High-quality graphics

1.2 Specications

Channels 48 - DWDM
Frequency / Wavelength 196.4 ~ 191.7 THz
(1526.43~1563.86 nm)
Channel Spacing 100 GHz
Measurement Speed 2 sec (all channels)
Measurement Range +10 dBm ~ -40 dBm
Measurement Accuracy ±1.0 @ -30 dBm
Power Resolution 0.01 dB
Optical Connector SC / APC
Display Unit dB, dBm, nm, THz
Display 2.8” TFT-LCD, 16 bit Color
Battery / Power Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer – 7 hr
Operating Temperature -4° ~ +130° F (-20° ~ +55° C )
Weight 14 oz*
Dimensions h / w / d 7 x 3.25 x 1.5 (inches)* *w/boot

1.4 Optical Standards

Wavelength

Parameter Unit Specication

Number of Channels 48

Channel Spacing GHz 100

Measuring Wavelengths THz 196.4 ~ 191.7

nm 1526.44 ~ 1563.86

Optical Power

Parameter Unit Specication

Range of display dBm +10 ~ -40

Accuracy dBm ±1.0 @ -30

Resolution dBm 0.01

UOM dB / dBm

Optical Connection:
SC/APC Optical connector, bottom of unit

1.3 Accessories

Description Quantity

Body 1 ea
Body Rubber Case 1 ea
USB Data cable 1 ea
Charger 1 ea
User’s Manual 1 ea

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1.5 Charge Method

The CO-OPM-48 has a rechargeable battery. A USB power adapter and micro
USB cable are provided for charging. Typical charge time is six hours.

Charging conditions:

LED Color Action of LED Conditions for battery charge

Red ON Charging

Green ON Fully charged

1.6 Meter Care

Do not subject the CO-OPM-48 to strong impact.
The CO-OPM-48 is not water resistant or waterproof
Do not disassemble.
Always properly clean the ber interfaces before taking a measurement.
Always replace the Dust Cap for dust protection.

2. Getting Started

2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys

Key Function

Backlight Power On/O, Backlight On/O

PM Single Channel, Channel number and Power Display

DWDM A Single DWDM Channel is measured and displayed

SCAN

All Wavelengths are scanned and power levels are displayed

dB/dBm Toggle between dB and dBm UOM

▲ Move UP in a menu/page up in result screen

Graph Power levels of all wavelengths are displayed as a graph

Recall Recall saved measurements

▼ Move down in a menu/page down in result screen

SAVE Save measurement to meter memory

ESC Cancel or move back to previous menu

MENU Access System Menu and settings

ENTER Enter

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2.2 Key Function

2.2.1 Power ON / OFF

To turn on and o.

Press the button for
more than 2 seconds, the logo
shown appears. The meter then
displays the channel with the
highest power level.

Press the button for
more than 2 seconds to turn
the power o.

Backlight

Backlight

2.2.2 Power Meter

Power Measurement has 2
options ‘Auto’ and ‘Manual’. If
you select ‘Auto’, the instrument
automatically scans the
optical input and displays the
wavelength which has been
detected with the highest level
of power.

Use the arrow keys to scroll up/down to sequential wavelengths.

- ‘Manual’ allows for manual input of channel to be measured.

- In the above screen , click button, key in the channel to be measured.

- And click button.

- If you want to re-select ‘Auto’, click button again.

2.2.3 DWDM

Press the and the light
source is scanned only once.

You can select sequential
channels using , .

PM

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ENTER

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PM

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DWDM

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2.2.4 Scan

Press the button, the
light source is scanned and the
power level on each channel is
displayed.

You can select the page using
, the arrow keys

2.2.5 dB / dBm

This button toggles between
dB & dBm Units of Measure
(UOM) .

SCAN

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2.2.6 Graph

The button is used after
scanning to show power levels
in graphical format.

Press the button again it
returns to text mode.

Graph

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Graph

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2.2.7 Recall

The button will recall
saved measurements.

Press to select the data
you want to display.

Recall

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ENTER

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2.2.8 Save

The button allows the
user to save a measurement. The
following message shows, and
the measurement is saved using
the current date and time as the
lename.

Then, press the button
to save.

To abort saving, press .

ESC

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ENTER

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SAVE

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2.3 MENU

The button, allows you
to congure the operating
environment of the CO-OPM-48.

The menu consists of :
‘SCAN SET’, ‘O Set’,
‘Auto Power O’, ‘Time Set’,
‘Data Delete’, ‘Data Format’,
‘System Info’, ‘Scan Display’,
‘PM Mode’, ‘Scan Mode‘, ‘ Threshold’, ‘Display unit’ and ‘Below threshold’.

2.3.1 Scan Set

The ‘Scan Set’, option allows
the user to select the channels/
wavelengths to be measured.

‘All Scan’ will measure all 48
wavelengths, from CHs 17 to 64.

‘Selected’ will allow user to
choose specic wavelengths to
be measured.

‘Odd/Even chan’. will only measure odd or even channels – 200GHz spacing.

MENU

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2.3.2 Select Wavelength

The ‘Selected’ option allows user
to select specic channels to be
measured.

Highlight the channel and press
‘Enter’ to toggle channel ON/OFF.

2.3.3 Oset

If you are measuring at a test
point you can set the ‘Oset’ by
pressing the key.
Osets can be set for ALL
Channels or individual channels.

Press the button after
selecting ‘All Channel’, you can
set up all channel’s oset value
between –25.99 to +25.99 dB.

‘+’ and ‘-’ sign can be changed
to number▲and▼ key.

ENTER

–

ENTER

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2.3.4 Auto Power O

The meter will automatically
power down if the user does not
input any key in the determined
time.

Press the button after
selecting ‘Auto Power O’, you
can set the Auto power o time
in minutes.

You can set the time between
5 to 600 Min. by pressing
the number key and
button.

ENTER

–

ENTER

–

2.3.5 Time Set

Press the button after
selecting ‘Time Set’, to set the
date and current time.

Enter date in YY/MM/DD format

Enter time in HH/MM/SS format

You can save the time by
pressing button.

ENTER

–

ENTER

–

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2.3.6 Data Delete

Press the button after
selecting ‘Delete Data’, you can
delete saved measurements.

Use▲ and ▼ to select data set
to be deleted.

Press the key after
choosing the data you want to
delete, the message appears on
the screen to conrm to delete
or not.

Press the button, to
delete measurement from the
memory.

ENTER

–

ENTER

–

ENTER

–

2.3.7 Data Format

You can delete all saved les by
formatting the memory.
Press the key after ‘Data
Format’, message appears on
the screen to conrm.

Press the button, all les
are deleted from the memory.

CAUTION: This option deletes ALL DATA saved on the meter.

2.3.8 System Info

General information about the
equipment.

PN (Part Number)
SN (Serial Number)
HW (Hardware version)
FW (Firmware version)

ENTER

–

ENTER

–

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2.3.9 Scan Display

‘Scan Display’ consists of ‘All’ and
‘Measured’.

This can be selected using
, .

‘All ’will display power levels
of All wavelengths measured
by the meter REGARDLESS of
power level.

If you choose the ‘Measured’, only wavelengths with a power level higher
than -40 dBm are displayed.

2.3.10 PM Mode

The ‘PM Mode’ consists of the
‘Auto’ and ‘Manual’.

This can be selected using
, .

If you choose the ‘Auto’, The
meter will automatically detect
and display the channel with
the highest power.

If Manual is selected the meter will display power level of the last channel
measured. User can display adjacent channels using the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

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2.3.11 Scan Mode

The ‘SCAN Mode’ consists of the
‘Single’ and ‘Repeat’.

This can be selected using
, .

If you choose the ‘Repeat’, when
selecting ‘SCAN’, shows the real
time changing power values.
There are approximately 3
measurements per second.

If you choose the ‘Single’, when selecting ‘SCAN’, shows the power values
scanned only once. To refresh the measurement, press the SCAN button
again.

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2.3.12 Threshold

This will change the baseline of
the meter.

‘-30.00 dBm’ is the default
setting.

Press the button after
selecting ‘Threshold’, you can set
the baseline.

Baseline changes can be found
at the graph screen

ENTER

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2.3.13 Display Unit

You can change the UOM.

The ‘Display unit’ consists of the
‘Wavelength’ and ‘Frequency’.

This can be selected using
, .

If you choose the ‘Frequency’,
shows the below screen.

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2.3.14 Below Threshold

The ‘Below Threshold’ consists
of the ‘Display ’ and ‘Hide’.

This can be selected using
, .

If you choose the ‘Display’,
any power level BELOW the
threshold will be displayed as it
is measured.

If you choose the ‘Hide’ Any
power level BELOW the
threshold will not be displayed
on the graph and displayed as
“Low” on the table listing.

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15 191500 / 1565.50
16 191600 / 1564.68
17 191700 / 1563.86
18 191800 / 1563.05
19 191900 / 1562.23
20 192000 / 1561.42 20 20
21 192100 / 1560.61 21 21 21
22 192200 / 1559.79 22 22
23 192300 / 1558.98 23 23
24 192400 / 1558.17 24 24 24
25 192500 / 1557.36 25

26 192600 / 1556.56 26 26
27 192700 / 1555.75 27
28 192800 / 1554.94 28 28
29 192900 / 1554.13 29 29
30 193000 / 1553.33 30
31 193100 / 1552.52 31
32 193200 / 1551.72 32
33 193300 / 1550.92 33 33 33
34 193400 / 1550.12 34
35 193500 / 1549.32 35 35
36 193600 / 1548.52 36 36
37 193700 / 1547.72 37
38 193800 / 1546.92 38
39 193900 / 1546.12 39 39
40 194000 / 1545.32 40
41 194100 / 1544.53 41
42 194200 / 1543.73 42 42
43 194300 / 1542.94 43
44 194400 / 1542.14 44 44 44
45 194500 / 1541.35 45
46 194600 / 1540.56 46
47 194700 / 1539.77 47 47
48 194800 / 1538.98 48 48
49 194900 / 1538.19 49
50 195000 / 1537.40 50
51 195100 / 1536.61 51 51
52 195200 / 1535.82 52 52 52
53 195300 / 1535.04 53
54 195400 / 1534.25 54 54 54
55 195500 / 1533.47 55
56 195600 / 1532.68 56
57 195700 / 1531.90 57 57 57
58 195800 / 1531.12 58 58
59 195900 / 1530.33 59 59
60 196000 / 1529.55 60
61 196100 / 1528.77 61
62 196200 / 1527.99 62
63 196300 / 1527.22
64 196400 / 1526.44

CH Frequency / Wavelength CH CH CH

(#) (GHz) (nm) (#) (#) (#)

DWDM ITU Channels Fiber Deep FORWARD Metro-E & Fiber Deep Full Spectrum

CorWave 2 & 3 Return Channels