ChallengerOptics CO-OPM-CW12 Interactive Operating Manual

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CO-OPM-CW12

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Operating Manual

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2.1 Operating Keys 4

2.3.1 Scan Set 111.1 Special Features 2

2.3.6 Data Format 15

2.2 Key Function 5

1.2 Specications 2

2.2.5 Graph 8

2.3.7 System Info 15

2.2.1 Power ON / OFF 5

2.3.2 Oset 12

1.3 Accessories 3

2.2.6 Save 8

2.3.8 Scan Display 16

2.2.2 Mode 6

2.3.3 Auto Power O 13

2.2.7 Recall 9

2.3.9 PM Mode 17

2.2.3 dB / dBm 7

2.3.4 Time Set 13

1.4 Charge Method 3

2.3.10 Scan Mode 18

2.3.12 Display Unit 20

2.2.4 Scan 7

2.3.5 Data Delete 14

1.5 Meter Care 3

2.3.11 Threshold 19

2.3.13 Graph Unit 21

2.3.14 Below Threshold 21

Wavelength Chart 22

2. Getting Started 4

2.3 Menu 101. Introduction 2

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1. Introduction

1.1 Special Features

- Automatic Wavelength specic
Power measurement

- Compact and lightweight for eld use

- Easy one hand operation

- Data Storage capabilities

- Auto shut o

- Fast power up and Test

- High-quality graphics

1.2 Specications

Channels 56 - CorWave DWDM
Frequency / Wavelength 196.4 ~ 191.7 THz
(1526.43~1563.86 nm)
Channel Spacing Custom
Measurement Speed 4 sec (all channels)
Measurement Range +10 dBm ~ -35 dBm
Measurement Accuracy ±1.0 @ -35 dBm
Power Resolution 0.01 dB
Optical Connector SC / APC
Display Unit dB, dBm, nm, THz
Display 3.5” TFT-LCD, 16 bit Color
Battery / Power Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer – 10 hr
Operating Temperature -4° ~ +130° F (-20° ~ +55° C )
Weight 33 oz*
Dimensions h / w / d 8.75 x 4.25 x 2.5 (inches)* *w/boot

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1.3 Accessories

Description Quantity

Body 1 ea
Rubber Boot 1 ea
USB Data cable 1 ea
Charger 1 ea
USB Drive (User’s Manual) 1 ea

1.4 Charge Method

The CO-OPM-CW12 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

1.5 Meter Care

Do not subject the CO-OPM-CW12 to strong impact.
The CO-OPM-CW12 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.

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2. Getting Started

2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys

Key Function

Backlight Power and backlight On/O

Menu Access system Menu and settings

Mode Options : ‘Auto’ and ‘Manual’

dB/dBm Toggle between dB and dBm UOM

SCAN All wavelengths are scanned and power levels are displayed

Graph Power levels of selected channels displayed as a graph.

Save Save measurements

Recall Recall saved measurements

ESC Cancel or move back to previous menu

OK Enter

◄ ► ▲ ▼ Left, right, up and down arrow key

0 ~ 9 Number and letters key

Del Delete key

+/- Sign key

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2.2 Key Function

2.2.1 Power ON / OFF

To turn on and o.

Press the button more than 2 seconds, the logo shown below
appears and it moves to ‘Power Meter’ page.

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

Backlight

Backlight

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2.2.2 Mode

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.

If you select ‘Manual’, the power of the wavelength selected by the user is
displayed in real time.

You can select the dierent wavelengths using ◄ ► ▲ ▼.

Selection of Manual and Auto can be done by this button

‘PM Mode’ or Click button.

Menu

Mode

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2.2.3 dB / dBm

The button toggles between dB and dBm UOM.

2.2.4 Scan

Press the button, to measure all selected wavelengths and display in table format.

You can select the page using ◄ ► ▲ ▼.

dB/dBm