EXFO PPM-350D User Manual
PPM-350D
PON Power Meter
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
European Community Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................vi
1 Introducing the PPM-350D PON Power Meter ............................................ 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
PON-awareTM Feature .............................................................................................................5
Available Options ....................................................................................................................6
Power Sources ........................................................................................................................7
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................7
Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................8
Conventions ............................................................................................................................9
2 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 11
Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit .......................................................................................13
Laser Safety Information (Models with VFL) ..........................................................................14
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................15
3 Getting Started with Your PON Power Meter ........................................... 19
Turning the Unit On and Off .................................................................................................19
Physical Interface ..................................................................................................................19
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................20
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................21
Menu ....................................................................................................................................23
Setting Parameters ................................................................................................................24
Measurement Status and Icons .............................................................................................26
4 Test Configuration ..................................................................................... 29
5 Performing FTTx Measurements ............................................................... 31
Thresholds ............................................................................................................................31
Performing a Measurement ..................................................................................................33
Reference Dialog ...................................................................................................................35
Working in dB (Loss) Mode ...................................................................................................36
6 Managing Test Results ............................................................................... 37
Storing Data .........................................................................................................................37
Results Navigator ..................................................................................................................38
Deleting Data ........................................................................................................................38
7 Identifying Fiber Faults Visually ................................................................ 39
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8 OPM Smart Device ......................................................................................41
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................43
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................44
Recharging the Battery .........................................................................................................46
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................46
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................49
Recycling and Disposal .........................................................................................................51
10 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................53
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................53
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................54
Transportation ......................................................................................................................55
11 Warranty ......................................................................................................57
General Information .............................................................................................................57
Liability .................................................................................................................................58
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................59
Certification ..........................................................................................................................59
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................60
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................61
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Certification Information
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.
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Certification Information
European Community Declaration of Conformity
Your unit comes with an internal wireless module and antenna for which
the following information applies:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device complies with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit
set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended
operation as described in this user documentation. The further RF
exposure reduction can be achieved if the device can be kept as far as
possible from the user’s body.
This device does not contain any user-serviceable components. Any
unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate
warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
European Community Declaration of
Conformity
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
Hereby, EXFO declares that the radio equipment type “Wideband Data
Transmission” is in compliance with European Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
Internet address: www.exfo.com/library.
The information about the Bluetooth® frequency band is as follows:
Between the frequencies 2400.0 MHz - 2483.5 MHz.
The output power is 10.0 dBm typical.
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Certification Information
European Community Declaration of Conformity
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver),
intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in
France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy, the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum
authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up
outdoor radio links and/or for supplying access to telecommunications
and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up radio links in France, and in
some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the
frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information, the
end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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1 Introducing the PPM-350D
PON Power Meter
The PPM-350D can be used in legacy and next-generation PON (passive
optical network) power meter scenarios. It is compatible with single-layer
and dual-layer plus RF overlays with upstream and downstream bit rates of
1 G, 2.5 G, and 10 G. The PPM-350D PON Power Meter provides a suite of
FTTP testing needs and is easy to use especially for those not familiar with
fiber optics in FTTx. The PPM-350D supports the following applications:
Single/multi-layer PON service activation
Insertion loss testing (downstream measurements)
Multiple PON technologies:
GPON (ITU-T G984.2)
EPON (IEEE 802.3)
XG(S)-PON (ITU-T G987.2)
NG-PON2 (ITU-T G989.2)
RF overlay (ITU-T G983.3)
RFoG (ANSI/SCTE 174 2010)
Main Features
PON-aware
automatically discriminates the active PON layer in PON multi-layer
network.
Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
Smart app to store results, create test reports, share results, and much
more.
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TM
automatically detects PON technology in use and
Introducing the PPM-350D PON Power Meter
Main Features
Supports:
10 G-capable PON networks
Port 1: ONT (optical network terminal) at 1270, 1310, 1524-1544,
1550, 1610 nm; depending on the selected option.
Port 2: OLT (optical line termination) OLT at 1490, 1575-1580,
1596-1603, 1610, and RFoG (RF over Glass) at 1555 nm; depending
on the selected option.
Pass-through device (spy mode) that does not block communication
between ONT and OLT.
Allows triple-play testing (voice, video and data).
Measures each signal independently up to two PON layers + RF
overlay.
Measures optical power of any type of signal:
Continuous (for example, TV signal at 1550 nm)
All baud rates (for example, 1 and 10 Gbps; synchronous or
asynchronous).
Measures all signals simultaneously.
Displays all signal statuses simultaneously on screen as well as a global
status.
Displays all power levels simultaneously.
Contains several different test configurations. You can configure
thresholds on a computer and transfer them to your PPM-350D with a
smart device and Bluetooth connection.
Touchscreen interface.
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Main Features
Other Useful Features
You can disable or configure the Auto-Off from 2 to 30 min of idle time
to automatically power off the unit.
Manage data directly on the unit (storing, recalling pass/fail statuses,
deleting) and has an internal storage up to 3500 results.
Smart app features (Test Config management, data transfer, reporting).
Sync results with smart app.
Real time storage sync to smart device.
Navigate through test point IDs.
Loss measurement with reference.
Editable reference (enter value measured by another remote unit).
APC connectors.
Compact, rugged and designed to comply with the IP54 enclosure
standard.
Rechargeable battery lasts for 8 hours or more of continuous use.
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Introducing the PPM-350D PON Power Meter
Touchscreen Display
Power button
Stand
VFL port
(optional)
Status LEDs
ONT port
OLT/video port
Store button
USB Type-C port
Bottom View
Stand
Main Features
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PON-awareTM Feature
PON-awareTM Feature
The PON-aware feature in the PPM-350D automatically detects and adapts
test parameters and thresholds for the PON technology in use at the
customer premises on multiple service networks. These new capabilities
eliminate costly guesswork during the critical service activation phase. The
feature enables you to accurately test and thereby fix any customer
connections during service activation for legacy and next-gen PON
technologies such as GPON, EPON, XG-PON1, XGS-PON, 10G-EPON, and
NG-PON2.
When used in a pass-through configuration on the ONT side of the splitter,
start with selecting a configuration representing your multi-service network
(GPON+XGS, GPON+NG-PON2, EPON+10G-EPON, etc). Using the
wavelength detected from the ONT, the unit will figure out if the ONT is
operating in GPON/EPON or in XG/XGS/NG-PON2/10G-EPON. It will then
apply the global pass/fail status only to the corresponding service in your
configuration. The rest of the measurements will still be shown with their
respective status, but they won't affect the global status.
Note: The PON-aware feature can only discriminate between GPON/EPON and
XG/XGS/NG-PON2/10G-EPON.
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Introducing the PPM-350D PON Power Meter
Available Options
Available Options
The PON Power Meter is offered in the following options:
Option Description
VFL The unit will have a VFL in addition to the ONT and
OLT ports.
SR Single PON layer + RFoG to test the following
layers:
GPON + RF
EPON + RF
RFoG
D Dual PON Layer to test the following layers:
GPON + XG/XGS PON
GPON + NG-PON2
GPON + ALT
EPON + 10G-EPON
DR Dual PON layer + RF to test the following layers:
GPON + XG/XGS PON + RF
GPON + NG-PON2 + RF
EPON + 10G-EPON + RF
GPON + RFoG
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Power Sources
Power Sources
The PON Power Meter operates with the following power sources:
USB Type-C connector (connected to standard USB port on a computer
or USB charger—indoor use only).
Rechargeable internal Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery. Charging time is
quickest when you use the provided cable and power supply or
equivalent.
IMPORTANT
If the battery level becomes too low, the unit turns itself off.
Typical Applications
You can use your PON Power Meter in 3 modes:
FTTx Power mode: You can use your PPM-350D PON Power Meter
during service activation (at ONT) or to troubleshoot passive optical
networks (at ONT, drop terminal, fiber distribution hub, or CO). This
mode allows you to measure up to 4 wavelengths simultaneously,
depending on the configuration of the unit.
FTTx Loss mode (downstream only): You can also use your PPM-350D
in relative mode (dB) to measure the loss of a whole PON network or
only the drop cable by referencing power at a first location and
performing measurement in dB at a second location.
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Technical Specifications
Remote reference: Additionally, the power reference can be edited
manually when reference power is measured by another unit and user,
a far end location (for example, at a CO).
Technical Specifications
To obtain this product’s technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at
www.exfo.com.
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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.
Conventions
IMPORTANT
Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.
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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, namely for
operation and maintenance, other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection
provided by this unit.
WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
WARNING
Use only accessories designed for your unit and approved by EXFO.
For a complete list of accessories available for your unit, refer to its
technical specifications or contact EXFO.
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Safety Information
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.
When you see the following symbol on your unit , it indicates
that the unit is equipped with a laser source, or that it can be used
with instruments equipped with a laser source. These instruments
include, but are not limited to, modules and external optical units.
Other safety instructions relevant for your product are located
throughout this documentation, depending on the action to
perform. Make sure to read them carefully when they apply to your
situation.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
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Safety Information
Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit
Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit
One or more of the following symbols may also appear on your unit.
Symbol Meaning
Direct current
Alternating current
The unit is equipped with an earth (ground) terminal.
The unit is equipped with a protective conductor terminal.
The unit is equipped with a frame or chassis terminal.
On (Power)
Off (Power)
OR On/off (Power)
Fuse
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Safety Information
Affixed to the back
of the unit.
Laser Safety Information (Models with VFL)
Laser Safety Information (Models with VFL)
Your instrument is a Class 2 laser product.
It is in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1: 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10,
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
It is also in compliance with IEC 60825-1: 2014. Laser radiation is emitted at
the output port.
The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 2 source:
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Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
WARNING
If you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off,
disconnect the power cable and remove the battery. For more
information on how to remove the battery, see the section about
replacing the battery in this user documentation.
WARNING
Use the external power supply (adapter/charger) indoors only.
Never connect the unit to the AC mains (with the
adapter/charger) when it is used outdoors.
Use only the listed and certified AC adapter/charger provided by
EXFO with your unit. It provides reinforced insulation between
primary and secondary, and is suitably rated for the country
where the unit is sold.
Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases
or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate the unit if any part of
the outer surface (covers, panels, etc.) is damaged.
Only authorized personnel should carry out adjustments,
maintenance or repair of opened units under voltage. A person
qualified in first aid must also be present. Do not replace any
components while the power cable and battery are connected.
Unless otherwise specified, all interfaces are intended for
connection to Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits only.
Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has
been disconnected from its electrical supply.
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