EXFO FPM-600 User Manual

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User Guide

FPM/FLS/FOT-600

Power Meter/Light Source/

Optical Loss Test Set

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EXFO’s Universal Interface is protected by US patent 6,612,750. Version number: 7.0.0

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	Contents
	Certification Information ........................................................................................................	v
1	Introducing the FPM/FLS/FOT-600 ................................................................	1
	Main Features ........................................................................................................................	1
	Power Sources .......................................................................................................................	3
	Typical Applications ...............................................................................................................	4
	Conventions ...........................................................................................................................	5
2	Safety Information .......................................................................................	7
	Laser Safety Information
	(FLS-600 and FOT-600 without VFL) .................................................................................	8
	Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL) ..............................................................................	9
	Electrical Safety Information ..................................................................................................	9
3	Getting Started ..........................................................................................	11
	Turning the Unit On and Off ................................................................................................	11
	Activating Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off) .........................................................................	13
	Activating the Backlight .......................................................................................................	14
	Accessing and Navigating Setup Menus ..............................................................................	14
	Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) ........................................................................	16
	Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ..............................................................................	17
4 Measuring Power or Loss (FPM-600 and FOT-600) ...................................		19
	Nulling Electrical Offsets ......................................................................................................	19
	Setting Power Correction Factor ..........................................................................................	20
	Defining a List of Favorite Wavelengths ...............................................................................	22
	Referencing Your Power Meter to a Source ..........................................................................	24
	Measuring Power or Loss .....................................................................................................	27
	Automatically Detecting Wavelength ...................................................................................	29
	Activating Hold Min/Max Power Mode ................................................................................	30
	Setting Pass/Fail Thresholds .................................................................................................	31
5 Using a Light Source (FLS-600 and FOT-600) or VFL .................................		33
	Defining a List of Favorite Wavelengths ...............................................................................	33
	Activating/Deactivating a Light Source or VFL ......................................................................	34
	Modulating the Source Signal ..............................................................................................	34
	Using Auto-Switching Mode ................................................................................................	35
	Sending Source Power Value with Signal .............................................................................	36

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6	Saving and Recalling Power/Loss Values ...................................................	39
	Setting Autonaming Scheme ...............................................................................................	39
	Saving, Recalling and Deleting Data ....................................................................................	40
	Transferring Data to a Computer .........................................................................................	43
7	Maintenance ................................................................................................	45
	Cleaning EUI Connectors .....................................................................................................	45
	Cleaning Fixed Connectors ...................................................................................................	48
	Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors .............................................................................................	50
	Cleaning Detector Ports .......................................................................................................	51
	Recharging and Replacing the Battery .................................................................................	52
	Recalibrating the Unit ..........................................................................................................	54
	Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ...................................................	54
8	Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................	55
	Solving Common Problems ..................................................................................................	55
	Reverting Unit to Factory Settings .......................................................................................	56
	Error Codes and Descriptions ...............................................................................................	57
	Contacting the Technical Support Group .............................................................................	58
	Transportation .....................................................................................................................	59
9	Warranty ......................................................................................................	61
	General Information ............................................................................................................	61
	Liability ................................................................................................................................	62
	Exclusions ............................................................................................................................	63
	Certification .........................................................................................................................	63
	Service and Repairs ..............................................................................................................	64
	EXFO Service Centers Worldwide .........................................................................................	65
A	Technical Specifications ..............................................................................	67
	FPM-600 ..............................................................................................................................	67
	FLS-600 ................................................................................................................................	68
	FOT-600 ...............................................................................................................................	69

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Certification Information

North America Regulatory Statement

This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada and the United States.

Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15, subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003 compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to ensure compliance to the applicable standards.

The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Certification Information

European Community Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directive(s):	1999/5/EC – The R&TTE Directive
	2011/65/UE – Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
	And their amendments
Manufacturer’s Name and Address:	EXFO Inc.	EXFO Europe Ltd.
	400 Godin Avenue	Winchester House
	Quebec City, Quebec	School Lane, Chandlers Ford
	G1M 2K2, CANADA	SO53 4DG, UK
	Tel.: +1 418 683-0211	Tel.: +44 2380 246 800
Equipment Type/Environment:	Test & Measurement / Industrial
Trade Name/Model No.:	OLTS / FOT-600, Power Meter / FPM-600 & Light Source / FLS-600

Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared:

EN 61010-1:2010 Edition 3.0

EN 61326-1:2006

EN 60825-1:2007 Edition 2.0

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements

Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.

Manufacturer:

Stephen Bull, E. Eng

Vice-President Research and Development

400 Godin Avenue,

Quebec City, Quebec

G1M 2K2 CANADA

November 12, 2012

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1 Introducing the

FPM/FLS/FOT-600

This user guide covers the following products (unless otherwise specified, descriptions apply to all):

FPM-600 Power Meter

FLS-600 Light Source

FOT-600 Optical Loss Test Set: combines both a power meter and a light source

Main Features

	FPM	FLS	FOT


Ge or GeX detector with 44 and 45 calibrated	X		X
wavelengths respectively

Absolute power and link loss measurements	X		X

Editable list of favorite power meter wavelengths	X		X

Editable list of favorite source wavelengths		X	X

Automatic wavelength detection	X		X

No offset nulling of detectors required in normal	X		X
operation

Multiple source configurations on a single port		X	X
[FOT-600] or on one or two ports [FLS-600]

Optional visual fault locator			X

Transmission of editable power value with source’s		X	X
signal for automatic reference with compatible power
meter

Transmission of wavelength to compatible power		X	X
meter in automatic wavelength or auto-switching
mode

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Introducing the FPM/FLS/FOT-600

Main Features

FPM

FLS

FOT

Modulated signal emission or detection (270 Hz, 1 kHz

and 2 kHz) compatible with other EXFO units

Data storage on unit and USB transfer to a computer

User-configurable pass/fail thresholds with LED

indicator

Automatic shutdown after 10 minutes of idle time

(auto-off)

LCD display

Shoulder strap

Keypad

(FOT-600 shown)

eyelet

connector

Stand

Power meter

Light source

detector port

ports

FPM-600

FOT-600

FLS-600

Visual fault

locator port

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Introducing the FPM/FLS/FOT-600

Power Sources

Safety label

and serial number

(under the stand)

USB connector

Quick reference labels

Battery

compartment

Power Sources

The units operate with the following power sources:

AC adapter (connected to standard power outlet—indoor use only) Compatible car outlet adapter available upon request.

Li-Ion rechargeable battery (automatically takes over if you unplug the AC adapter)

IMPORTANT

If the battery level becomes too low, the unit turns itself off.

Note: When it is connected with the AC adapter/charger, the unit will function even if the battery is not present.

Possible to switch from AC adapter/charger to battery power or vice versa without affecting operation.

The battery recharges automatically when the AC adapter/charger is connected.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Introducing the FPM/FLS/FOT-600

Typical Applications

Transmitter power measurements (dBm and W)

Fiber-link loss testing (dB)

Component insertion-loss testing (dB)

Fiber identification with 270-Hz, 1-kHz and 2-kHz signals

Fiber installation and maintenance applications

FTTx: testing of passive optical networks (PONs)

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Introducing the FPM/FLS/FOT-600

Conventions

Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions.

IMPORTANT

Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

2 Safety Information

WARNING

Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times.

WARNING

The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or impair the protection provided by this unit.

IMPORTANT

When you see the following symbol on your unit	, make sure
that you refer to the instructions provided in your user

documentation. Ensure that you understand and meet the required conditions before using your product.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Safety Information

Laser Safety Information (FLS-600 and FOT-600 without VFL)

Laser Safety Information

(FLS-600 and FOT-600 without VFL)

Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10. Invisible laser radiation may be encountered at the output port.

The product is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation but it may be hazardous if you use optics within a diverging or collimated beam. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 1M source:

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Safety Information

Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL)

Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10. It is potentially harmful in direct intrabeam viewing.

The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source:

		VFL LASER APERTURE

Affixed	to back
		Indicated on
(under the stand)		connector panel

Electrical Safety Information

The AC adapter/charger provided with this unit is specifically designed to work with your product.

WARNING

Use only accessories that meet EXFO expectations.

CAUTION

EXFO guarantees the specifications and viability of the products ONLY if they are used with chargers and batteries provided by EXFO.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Information

	Equipment Ratings


Temperature
Operation	-0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage	-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Relative humiditya
unit	95 % non-condensing
AC adapter	0 % to 80 % non-condensing

Maximum operation	5000 m (6562 ft)
altitude

Pollution degree	2 (connected to AC mains)b
	3 (powered by batteries)c
Overvoltage category	II

Input powerd
unit	9 V; 9 W
AC adapter	120 V, 14.4 W, 60 Hz
	230 V, 17 W, 50 Hz

a.Measured in 0 °C to 31 °C (32 °F to 87.8 °F) range, decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F)

b.For indoor use only.

c.Equipment is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight, precipitations and full wind pressure.

d.Not exceeding ± 10 % of the nominal voltage

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3 Getting Started

Turning the Unit On and Off

When you turn off the FPM-600 or the FOT-600, it saves the current wavelength, unit and reference power. It also saves the Hold Min/Max power mode if activated.

IMPORTANT

If you remove batteries (and the AC adapter is unplugged), the unit will turn off without saving the above values.

If batteries are low (and the AC adapter is unplugged), the unit will save the above values and turn off.

Note: Offset nulling values are always returned to factory settings.

To turn on the unit:

Press . The unit displays EXFO Inc. for a few seconds. You may use it immediately under normal conditions.

To turn off the unit:

From normal operating mode, hold down a few seconds.

WARNING

When the ACTIVE LED on your unit is on, the laser source is active and emitting light. Do not look directly into a live fiber, and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Getting Started

Turning the Unit On and Off

LED Indicators

FPM/FOT-600:

Whether the test passed or failed according to the thresholds

FLS/FOT-600:

The laser source is active.

Display

Source wavelength (FOT)

Fiber number

Correction factor activated

AC adapter plugged in

Batteries in use (with level)

Auto-off activated

Power meter wavelength or reference power (FPM/FOT)

Value included in favorites list Modulation values

Measured power/loss (FPM/FOT) Active source wavelength (FLS)

Power meter mode

Data storage or recall modes

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Getting Started

Activating Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off)

Keypad

PRESS: Toggles between all available wavelengths plus VFL (optional)

Turns unit on/off

Controls auto-off

Exits special modes

PRESS: Switches between Power, Hold Min, Hold Max

HOLD: Backlight on/off

PRESS: Enters setup menu

HOLD: Erases data PRESS:Next value HOLD: Stores or edits current value

PRESS:Switches between wavelengths HOLD: Performs offset nulling

PRESS: Toggles between modulation values

Not present in FLS-600

PRESS: Switches between measurement units HOLD:Sets input power as reference power (not available on FLS-600)

PRESS: Modifies selection

HOLD: Enters data recall mode (not available on FLS-600)

Activating Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off)

When auto-off is activated, the unit will turn off after 10 minutes of idle time.

Auto-off is activated by default when you turn on the unit.

To deactivate/reactivate auto-off:

When unit is on, press .

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Getting Started

Activating the Backlight

When operating the unit in the dark, use the backlight to make data on the display more visible. The keypad buttons will also light for about 10 seconds.

Note: When backlight is activated, you must always press a button once to light the keypad, then press the actual button you want.

To activate/deactivate the backlight:
From normal operating mode, hold down	(	on FLS-600) a few
seconds.

Accessing and Navigating Setup Menus

Setup menus differ in each model. You may access and navigate menus as follows:

Press repeatedly to switch between options in a menu level.

Press once to access a submenu from the main level.

Press to exit menus (one level at a time).

Note: Details about each menu option are given in this user guide.

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Getting Started

Accessing and Navigating Setup Menus

FOT-600

Normal Mode

DATA

SRC

P/F	CAB1*	FAV
FAV		PREF
	*: Default name
CF

FPM-600	FLS-600
Normal Mode	Normal Mode

DATA

SRC

P/F	CAB1*	FAV
FAV		PREF
	*: Default name
CF

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Getting Started

Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)

The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or non-angled (UPC) polishing. A green border around the baseplate indicates that it is for APC-type connectors.

Green border	Bare metal
indicates APC	(or blue border)
option	indicates UPC
	option

To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate:

1. Hold the EUI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards.

2.Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly.

3.Insert the connector adapter into the baseplate.

4.While pushing firmly, turn the connector adapter clockwise on the baseplate to lock it in place.

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Getting Started

Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers

IMPORTANT

To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings:

Always inspect fiber ends and make sure that they are clean as explained below before inserting them into the port. EXFO is not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling.

Ensure that your patchcord has appropriate connectors. Joining mismatched connectors will damage the ferrules.

To connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:

1.Inspect the fiber using a fiber inspection microscope. If the fiber is clean, proceed to connecting it to the port. If the fiber is dirty, clean it as explained below.

2.Clean the fiber ends as follows:

2a. Gently wipe the fiber end with a lint-free swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.

2b. Use compressed air to dry completely.

2c. Visually inspect the fiber end to ensure its cleanliness.

Power Meter/Light Source/Optical Loss Test Set

Getting Started

Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers

3.Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber end from touching the outside of the port or rubbing against other surfaces.

If your connector features a key, ensure that it is fully fitted into the port’s corresponding notch.

4.Push the connector in so that the fiber-optic cable is firmly in place, thus ensuring adequate contact.

If your connector features a screwsleeve, tighten the connector enough to firmly maintain the fiber in place. Do not overtighten, as this will damage the fiber and the port.

Note: If your fiber-optic cable is not properly aligned and/or connected, you will notice heavy loss and reflection.

EXFO uses good quality connectors in compliance with EIA-455-21A standards.

To keep connectors clean and in good condition, EXFO strongly recommends inspecting them with a fiber inspection probe before connecting them. Failure to do so will result in permanent damage to the connectors and degradation in measurements.

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