ChallengerOptics CO-OPM-MPO12 Operating Manual

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Wavelength Specic Optical Testing and Measurement Equipment

MPO Optical Power Meter

- 12 ber

ChallengerOptics

CO-OPM-MPO12

OPERATING MANUAL

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

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

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

1.3 Package Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.4 Charge Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5 Meter Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.0 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2.1 Power ON / OFF . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2.2 Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.3 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.4 dB/dBm: Relative/Absolute Measurements. 8

2.2.5 Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2.6 Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2.7 Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.1 Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3.2 Oset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.3.3 Auto Power O . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.4 Time Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.5 Data Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.3.6 Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.7 System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3.8 Scan Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.3.9 Scan Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.3.10 Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CONTENTS

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

1. Introduction

1.1 Special Features

- 12 Fiber

- Quick power measurement on all bers

- Compact size, one button operation

- Color LCD for graph display

- Light weight for easy eld use

- Quick start: No warm-up and 2 second measurement

- Software provided for data management

1.2 Specications

Channels 12 Fiber
Wavelength 850, 1310, 1550 nm
Measurement Speed 1 sec. (approx.)
Measurement Range +10 dBm to -40 dBm
Measurement Accuracy ±0.5 @ -20 dBm
Display Resolution 0.01 dB
Optical Connector MPO Angled, unpinned
Display Units dB, dBm
Display 2.8” TFT-LCD, 16 bit Color
Battery / Power Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer – 7 hr.
Operating Temperature -20° ~ +55° C
Weight 13 oz*
Dimensions h / w / d 7 x 3.25 x 1.5 (inches)*
*w/boot

1.3 Package Contents

Description Quantity

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

1.4 Charge Method

The CO-OPM-MPO12 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-MPO12 to strong impact.
The CO-OPM-MPO12 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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Chapter 2.1 - Explanation of Operating Keys / 06Chapter 2.1 - Explanation of Operating Keys / 05

2. Getting Started

2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys

Key Function

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

PM Single Fiber, Fiber number and Power Display

λ Changing inspection wavelength

SCAN

Fibers 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 bers 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

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