Promax PROLITE-57 User Manual

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User's Guide to the PROLITE-57

PON Power Meter

v1.0 0 MI2029 (01/12/2014)

2008-08-22 17:00:01

1310nm

1490nm

1550nm

ONU

OLT

VIDEO

1.2

4.5

-15.0

-

dBm

Pass

dBm

warning

dBm

Fail

mode

Threshold

dBm/dB

Time

REF/SEL

PROLITE-57

1. Introduction

1.1 Summary

PROLITE- is a portable, high quality PON optical
power meter. It is specifically designed to meet the
rapid growth of FTTx market with PON (Passive
Optical Network) technologies. It is capable to
measure all three signals (1310nm, 1490nm and
1550nm) that carry voice, data and video, so-called
triple-play applications along a single fiber.

PROLITE-

1550nm optical signal, but also accurately detect and
measure the upstream burst at 1310nm sent from an
ONU while the ONU is in the idle mode. The simple
operation and accurate measurement make

PROLITE-

(suitable for APON, BPON, EPON and GPON
application) installation/acceptance test to ensure that
they meet required standards, and service activation
and troubleshooting.

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can measure not only 1490nm and

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becomes an ideal tool for PON

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1.2 Main Function and Specifications

Cost efficient palm size designed for field and lab testing.

Support P/F measurement and normal measurement.

Easy-to-use interface with large color TFT display for easy visibility and LED indicators.

Simply connect-and-display the results of all three wavelengths (1310/1490/1550 nm) of PON

signals with two optical ports

Detect and measure the upstream burst at 1310 nm.

Support APON, BPON, EPON and GPON networks.

Pass, Fail and Warning indicators for easy view of signal condition.

User definable threshold value (up to 10 sets) Auto power shut off.

Low battery warningUSB interface.

Real-time clockUnit runs either by Ni-MH battery for more than 20 hours continuously work or

AC/DC adapter.

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1.3 Specification:

PROLITE-57

Connector Type

Detector type

Measurement Range

(Continuous Datastream)

Burst measurement range

(1310 nm bursted signal)

Spectral Passband

Insertion Loss

Accuracy

Linearity

Display

Refresh Rate of Display

Threshold

Auto Power-off

Number of Ports

Operating Temperature

Relative Humidity

Power Supply

Battery life

Dimension

Net Weight

SC/APC, ST/APC

InGaAs

1310 nm 1490 nm

-40 dBm~+10 dBm -40 dBm~+10 dBm -40 dBm~+20 dBm

-30 dBm~+10 dBm

1310 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm

1260 nm~1360 nm

10 sets(configured via PC-based software)

and one for 1490 nm / 1550 nm (OLT)

1.2V*4pcs Ni-MHAA;12V AC/DC Adapter

190 mm*105 mm*55 mm(L*W*H)

1480 nm~1550 nm

1.5 dB

±0.5 dB

±0.2 dB

2.8 inch TFT LCD

2.5 Hz

Yes

2 ports. One for 1310 nm (ONU)

-10 to +50° C

0%~95%,non-condensing

>20 hours

with rubber protector

700 g

1550 nm

1539 nm~1565 nm

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3 Safety Information

SAFETY RULES

The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely followed.

The external DC charger is a equipment, for safety reasons plug it to a

corresponding ground terminal

Use the mains adapter in and installations. To use

INDOOR

When using some of the following accessories use only the ones to ensure safety:

Observe all both of supply and measurement.

Use this instrument under the .

The user is not allowed to carry

Any change on the equipment must be carried out exclusively by technical staff.

Follow the described in the Maintenance paragraph.

.

Power adapter

specified ratings

cleaning instructions

Class II supply line with the

.

Overvoltage Category I Pollution Degree 1

specified

specified environmental conditions

out the following maintenance operations:

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Symbols related with safety:

DIRECT CURRENT

ALTERNATING CURRENT

DIRECT AND ALTERNATING

GROUND TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR

FRAME TERMINAL

EQUIPOTENTIALITY

ON (Supply)

OFF (Supply)

DOUBLE INSULATION
(Class II protection)

CAUTION
(Risk of electric shock)

CAUTION REFER TO MANUAL

FUSE

EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT
TO BE RECYCLED

Specific Precautions

Never look directly into optical outputs or a fiber while the
equipment is on.
Invisible laser beam may damage your eyes.

Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories

Cat I

Cat II

Cat III

Cat IV

Low voltage installations isolated from themains.

Portable domestic installations.

Fixed domestic installations.

Industrial installations.

Discharged batteries

1.- When the battery power is almost out, there will be a
warning of indicator keeps blinking, then please replace
the batteries or plug inAC adapter to charge batteries.

2.- Please make sure that you have turned the instrument
on before charge the batteries, unplug the AC adapter
when the batteries are fully charged.

3.- Please make sure the batteries are well placed
before charge them.

4.- To eliminate the possibility of acid leakage, please
take out the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long
time

AC operation

If the instrument is mainly used at one location, e.g. in a
laboratory or test department, the AC adapter can be
used to power it instead of batteries. There is a DC input
jack on the left side of the PL-57 instrument casing into
which the output cable of the AC adapter is plugged. And
when the AC adapter is plugged in, the AC Indicator on
the LCD will be displayed.

Note:

1.- Power is supplied by the AC adapter even if battery is
fitted. And the battery indicator is not displayed on the
screen whenAC adapter is plugged.

2.- Make sure that the operating voltage of the AC
Adapter / Charger is the same as the local AC line
voltage.

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4. Preparing for Operation

Unpacking the instrument

Packing material

We suggest that you keep the original packing material. Using the original packing material is your
guarantee of protecting the instrument during transit.

Checking the package contents

The standard accessories of are as follows:

Main unit
Carrying Case CD(software)
User's Guide 2 SC & ST adaptors
3 Ferrules USB-USB mini cable
Case strap

Checking for damage in transit

After unpacking the instrument, check to see whether it was damaged in transit. This is particularly likely
if the outer casing is clearly damaged. If there is damage, do not attempt to operate the instrument or to
repair it without authorization. Doing so can cause further damage and you may lose your warranty
qualification.

PROLITE-57

4*Ni-MH Batteries

AC Adapter

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1310nm

1490nm

1550nm

ONU

OLT

VIDEO

1.2

4.5

-15.0

-

dBm

Pass

dBm

warning

dBm

Fail

mode

Threshold

dBm/dB

Time

REF/SEL

5. Operation

5.1 Layout

The front panel is divided in two parts:

– LCD Display

Part I

-

Part II Keypad

PROLITE-57

Video/OLTONU

Part 1

The tester shows test result on LCD screen, and in the meanwhile

indicates different status in part 2 by LED.

Tester connector types: SC/APC, ST/APC

Part 2

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5.2 Key’s Functions

P-ROLITE 57

Power Switch

down the key and release quickly (less than 2 seconds), the unit will switch to auto power off; if pressing
down the key for longer than 2 seconds, the unit will shut down. If the unit is in threshold setup, time setup
and backlit setup menu, the key becomes ESC key to exit the menu.

Mode Key

unit is in time setup, threshold setup and backlit menu, the key is used to increase value.

Threshold

menu. In threshold setup menu, press and release the key quickly (less than 2 seconds) to switch
wavelength. In time setup menu, this key functions as <left> arrow key.

dBm/dB/Time

between dB and dBm; pressing the key down for more than 2 seconds enters to time setup menu. In time
setup menu, threshold setup and backlit setup menu, the key is used to decrease value.

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the instrument will take current light intensity as reference to do measurement. If pressing and release the
key quickly (less than 2 seconds), then the key will function as <right> arrow key.

– Press the key to Power On the unit. While the unit is in the state of power on, if pressing

– test mode. It is used to switch the test mode - P/F test mode and normal test mode. When the

– It is used to set threshold. Pressing it down for more than 2 seconds enters threshold setup

– unit switching key. Press and release the key quickly (less than 2 seconds) to switch unit

– It is used for reference value setup and selection. If pressing it down for more than 2 seconds,

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5.3 Definitions

LEDs

Not only the instrument will display measured optical power value on LCD screen, but also under P/F test

mode its three LED indicators will function with following meanings:

The three LED indicators represent upstream 1310 nm (ONU), downstream 1490 nm (OLT) and 1550 nm

(Video) respectively. The RED color indicates Fail, ORANGE color is Warning and GREEN color means

Pass.

Thresholds

The definitions for the three states (Fail, Warning and Pass) are described as below:

If assuming the instrument’s measuring upper limit as and lower limit as , the “Pass” threshold

value in instrument’s internal setup are , as Warning threshold and as

Fail threshold, . value represents

measured optical power, then:

P < Limit2 Low LED RED

1.If , means the power is , the will indicate in ;

Limit2 < P < Threshold3, Fail LED RED

2.If means , the will indicate in ;

Threshold3 < P < Threshold2 Warning LED ORANGE

3.If , means , the will indicate in ;

Threshold2 < P < Threshold1 Pass LED GREEN

4.If , means , the will indicate in ;

Threshold1 < P < Limit1 Fail LED RED

5.If , means , the will indicate in ;

P > Limit1 LED RED

6.If , means the power is High, the will indicate in .

also Limit2 < Threshold3 < Threshold2 < Threshold1 < Limit1 P

Threshold1 Threshold2 Threshold3

Limit1 Limit2

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5.4 Quick Operation

Connect the instrument to the optical link under test.

1.

Press Power On key to turn on the instrument.

2.

Pressing down key and key at same time enters to Backlit setup menu. Using ▲ and

3. Threshold REF/SEL

▼ keys to adjust backlit to a suitable brightness then press Power key again to save the backlit setup and exit

Backlit setup menu.

4. Time REF/SEL

Pressing key for more than 2 seconds enters to time setup menu. Using ▲ ▼ ◄, ► and

keys to setup time. After the setup, press Power key (less than 2 sec) to save the setting and exit.

5. Threshold

Pressing key for more than 2 seconds enters to threshold setup menu. Select one group of

threshold from the preset list and press Power key (less than 2 sec) to exit.

6. Mode

Press key to select a test mode, and then the instrument will execute the test automatically and

display the test results on the LCD screen.

7. test

Power Off. After completing the , pressing Power key for more than 2 seconds to shut down the

instrument.

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5.5 Detail Operation

5.5.1 Powering On the Instrument

Press the Power key to turn on the instrument. It will automatically go to test menu. In test menu,

press Power key and release quickly (less than 2 seconds) to activate or deactivate Auto shut

down function. The auto shut down function means the instrument will shut down automatically if

the instrument has not been operated for a certain period of time. The time period can be set. The

default is 10 min.

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5.5.2 Test mode switch:

P-ROLITE 57

In the test menu, press to switch between normal test mode and P/F test

Mode

mode.

1. Normal test mode

Normal test mode means do not setup threshold value but display optical
power directly. In this mode, the LED indicators will not light. The results are
displayed in two units: dB and dBm using dB/dBm key to switch. See Fig. 1.

Unit dBm is to display the actual power
Unit dB is to display a power value relative to reference value. In this mode,
reference value needs to be preset correctly.

2. P/F test mode

P/F test mode means the measured light power comparing to preset threshold
value to determine if the measured light power meets user’s requirement or
not. LCD will display the optical power and current state. The LED indicators
below the LCD display will also change color to match the current state of
measured light. This test mode is very useful in some special cases required.
See Fig. 2.

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Auto off

Fig.1 Normal Test Mode Menu (dB)

Auto off

Fig.2 P/F Test Mode Menu

5.5.3 Threshold Setup

The user can setup the value. The steps are as following:

In the test menu, pressing key for more than 2 seconds enters to

threshold setup menu – see Fig. 3

In this menu, left side displays wavelength and right side displays threshold
value. Top line indicates system information (date & time) and bottom line
indicates the information of threshold including threshold symbol, threshold
number and name. In this menu, press and release key quickly
(less than 2 seconds) to switch the wavelength among 1310 nm, 1490 nm and
1550 nm. Press ▲ ( ) key to view previous record, ▼ ( ) key to
view next record, key to validate the current threshold value. After
above operation, all P/F mode test results will base on this threshold value.

Note: The threshold value can only be preset by PC software. See PC
software section for detail.

After finishing the setup, press Power key (less than 2 sec) to exit the setup

menu.

Mode dBm/dB

REF/SEL

Threshold

Threshold

P-ROLITE 57

USING

Threshold 01 Telecom

Threshold Setup MenuFig.3

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5.5.4 Time Setup

P-ROLITE 57

Pressing key for more than 2 seconds enters to time setup menu, see Fig. 4.

In the time setup menu, the key becomes <left> arrow key and key becomes

Time

Time Setup

08-10-25
15:02:03

Yes

Fig.4 Time Setu p Me nu

Threshold REF/SEL

<right> arrow key - using them to move cursor. When cursor moves to a number, the user can use ▲

Mode dBm/dB

( ) key to increase value and ▼ ( ) to decrease value. When cursor moves to “Yes” and

REF/SEL

press key for more than 2 seconds, the “Yes” will flash, means the instrument accepts the
time change. During the time setup, the user can press Power key (less than 2 sec) to exit time
menu and back to test menu, then the system time setup remains unchanged.

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5.5.5 Unit Switch

When the instrument is in normal test mode, pressing dBm/dB can switch unit between dBm and
dB. Here, the unit dBm is the actual power and unit dB is a power value relative to reference value.
Refer to next section about “Reference value setup”.

When the instrument is in the P/F test mode, pressing dBm/dB key will automatically exit P/F test
mode and switch to normal test mode. Its unit will be in dB.

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5.5.6 Reference Value Setup

P-ROLITE 57

In the test menu, press key for more than 2 seconds, then the LCD will display in red (see

REF/SEL REF

Fig. 5). This means the instrument choose the current light power as reference value. The test results
afterward are the values after comparing to this reference value. Now, the unit will be in dB and LED
below LCD display will not light.

REF

Auto off

Fig.5 REF Value Setup Menu

In the test menu, press and release key quickly (less than 2 seconds), then current reference

value will appear on LCD display. See Fig. 6.

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View REF Value MenuFig.6

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dBm
Ref

dBm
Ref

dBm
Ref

Auto off

5.5.7 Backlit Setup

P-ROLITE 57

Pressing and keys at same time enters to backlit setup menu. See Fig. 7.

In this menu, press ▲ ( ) key to brighten the backlit and ▼ ( ) key to weaken the backlit.
After completing the setup, press Power key (less than 2 sec) to save the setting, exit and back to the
test menu.

Threshold REF/SEL

Backlit Setup MenuFig.7

Mode dBm/dB

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5.5.8 Description of Memory Record Function

P-ROLITE 57

Description of Interface:

At the main interface, it shows the current recording number on the left bottom
of the page:

Displaying

: num : xxxx(xxxx means the current recording number, the

maximum number up to 1000 pieces ).

As you may refer to the picture 8,it means there are 24 pieces of test recording

inside.

Press the button for longer than 3 seconds to save the current testing

"mode"

value, as you may refer to the picture 9, the recording number automatically
adds 1 when the interfaces shows "Save".

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num:0024

Low

Low

Low

Fig.8

SAVE

Fig.9

m

m

m

Auto off

P-ROLITE 57

At the " " interface(refer to picture 10), the characters on top of
horizon line are "total number of recording" and "wavelength"(from left to right).
The characters under horizon line are "the number of recording" and the optical
power value in accordance to the corresponding wavelengths

record view

3

low

1:

low

2:

low

3:

low
low
low

low
low
low

1550

1490

1310

On the bottom of the page you may see the main menu

RST

X

Esc

Description of button

Simultaneously press to enter the "record view" interface,press the " "

"Mode" "Threshold"and

Fig.10

shortly to exit it, refer to picture 10 for this interface.

At the "record view" interface,you may see the main menu on the bottom of the page,they are (from left
to right):

ESC X RS T

There is an underline when you selected the menu ( the "ESC" has been chosen in picture 10),press
" " shortly to move the underline from left to right , after the underline moved to your ideal

Threshold

menu,press " " shortly to execute it.

REF/SEL

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Description of every individual menu:

: Page up to the last 10 recording
: Page down to the next 10 recording
: Page up to the last 100 recording
: Page down to the next 100 recording
: Exit the "record view" interface ( same as press " ")

ESC

: Select one or more than one recording to delete

X

: Reset the recording memory,this operation is not reversible and it'll take 5 seconds to complete

RST

with power supply can not be disconnected,otherwise it may damage the chip of tester.

At the "record view" interface,press " " button to move "X" upward one step,press " "

mode dBm/dB

button to move "X" downward one step.
In picture 10,the interfaces explains that there are totally 3 testing result
inside," " means the saving power value is lower than the value from
threshold setting.In picture 11, " " means the saving power value is higher

low

high

than the value from threshold setting. The digital means the power value of
corresponding wavelength.

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13:
14:
15:
16:
17:
18:
19:
20:

high
high
high
high
high
high
high
high

Esc

1490
high
high
high
high
high
high
high
high

X

1310

Fig.11

20

1550
high
high
high
high
high
high
high
high

RST

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6. Remarks

1.

When battery power is not enough, the battery indicator will flash. Please immediately use the

attached AC/DC adapter or charge the instrument/battery.

2.

While charging, the instrument does not allow the user to power off. If pressing Power Off key, the

charger head will flash. After the battery gauge shows “full”, means the battery is fully charged,

remove the charger.

3.

Before charging the instrument, please make sure the rechargeable battery pack is installed.

4.

If do not use the instrument for long time, please remove the battery pack to avoid battery

descompotion.

5.

Due to existence of strong interference in some working environment, sometime short lines or

disorder may appear on LCD screen, this is normal and not going to affect the instrument. The

display will back to normal if reboot the unit or switch menu to refresh the display.

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7. Advice:

Please use the dust-proof cap to secure the connector to be scratched or contaminated everytime

1)

when the product is not in operation.

Please always stay the optical connectors away from oil, dirt and other contamination to ensure

2)

the proper operation,

3)

Always be careful when you are intend to plug in and pull out the connectors because optical

interface is extremely sensitive.

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