PROLITE-63
FTTH OPTICAL POWER METER
- 0 MI2003 -
SAFETY NOTES
Read the user’s manual before using the equipment, mainly "SAFETY RULES"
paragraph.
The symbol
on the equipment means "SEE USER’S MANUAL". In this manual
may also appear as a Caution or Warning symbol.
WARNING AND CAUTION statements may appear in this manual to avoid injury
hazard or damage to this product or other property.
USER MANUAL VERSION
Version Date Firmware Version
2.0 January 2014 1.04
Software Version
1.03
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SAFETY RULES
* The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely
followed.
* The external DC charger is Class I equipment. For safety reasons plug it to a supply
line with the corresponding ground terminal.
Use the mains adapter in Over-Voltage Category II installations and Pollution
Degree 1 environments. It is for INDOOR USE.
* When using some of the following accessories use only the specified ones to
ensure safety.
Power adapter.
Car cigarette lighter adapter.
Mains cord.
* Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.
* Use this instrument under the specified environmental conditions.
* The user is not authorised to manipulate inside the instrument:
Any change on the equipment should be carried out by qualified personnel.
* Follow the cleaning instructions described in the Maintenance paragraph.
* Symbols related with safety:
Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I Low voltage installations isolated from the mains.
Cat II Portable domestic installations.
Cat III Fixed domestic installations.
Cat IV Industrial installations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Description ....................................................................................... 1
2 INSTALATION.............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Power Supply.................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Operation Using the Mains Adapter................................................... 2
2.1.2 Operation Using the Battery ............................................................ 2
2.1.3 Battery Charging ........................................................................... 2
2.1.4 Recommendations using the battery................................................. 3
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 4
3.1 Descriptions of Controls and Elements .................................................. 4
3.2 Operating Instructions........................................................................ 5
3.2.1 SETUP Mode.................................................................................. 6
3.2.2 OPTICAL POWER METER Function (OPM) ........................................... 7
3.2.3 OPTICAL LOSS TEST SET Function.................................................... 9
3.2.4 THRESHOLD CONFIGURATION Mode................................................11
3.2.5 LOGGER Function..........................................................................12
3.3 Connecting to a computer..................................................................14
4 CONTROL SOFTWARE PROLITE-63.................................................................15
4.1 Description ......................................................................................15
4.2 Hardware and software Requirements .................................................15
4.3 Installation ......................................................................................16
4.3.1 Software Installation .....................................................................16
4.4 LEGAL CONDITIONS..........................................................................16
4.4.1 Connect i o n b e tw e e n P R OL I T E -6 3 an d PC...........................................17
5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE CONTROL SOFTWARE ....................................19
5.1 Start...............................................................................................19
5.2 Main window....................................................................................21
5.3 Menu bar.........................................................................................23
5.3.1 File.............................................................................................23
5.3.2 Loggers.......................................................................................24
5.3.3 Editors ........................................................................................24
5.3.4 Language ....................................................................................25
5.3.5 Upgrade ......................................................................................25
5.3.6 Help............................................................................................25
6 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................26
7 MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................28
7.1 Instructions for returning by mail........................................................ 28
7.2 Maintenance instructions ...................................................................28
7.2.1 Cleaning the cover........................................................................28
7.2.2 Not replaceable fuses by user.........................................................29
APPENDIX A: APPLICATION NOTE .....................................................................30
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FTTH TESTER & OPM
PROLITE-63
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Description
The PROLITE-63 is a high-performance optical power meter for optical fibre
networks, which features high-speed testing and is prized for its quality, value
and reliability. Its internal microprocessor and linear amplifier technology ensures
high precision.
It is a compact and lightweight instrument, easy to carry thanks to its small size
and unique features such high-speed tests on optical fibre systems, either singlemode or multi-mode, and display results on its LCD. Its quality, performance,
reliability and security make it an alternative to other equipments in its class.
Under the situation of laboratory LANs, WANs and CATV as well as long distance
optical networks, the Optical Power Meter together with a PROLITE-105
stabilized laser source, can be used to identify optic fibre, measure
simultaneously optical attenuation for GPON networks (1310 nm, 1490 nm and
1550 nm), verify continuity and evaluate fibre link transmission quality.
It also has a logger function that stores up to 100 measurements per function.
They can be reviewed later or transferred to a PC. It has an USB connector to
connect to a computer and then you can obtain reports, print it or update
firmware.
The design of the PROLITE-63 is adapted for fieldwork: it is compact and
resistant to adverse conditions. Backlight LCD and contrast control provides an
excellent visibility for reading the results. A hard-plastic case, perfectly adapted,
protects the instrument from hitting or accidental falling and facilitates holding it.
The Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and provides a long operation time.
In conclusion, the PROLITE-63 is the ideal tool for any installation of optic fibre,
because is ergonomically designed, robust, easy to use and economical. It has all
the functions needed to make an installation of optical fibre.
2 INSTALATION
2.1
Power Supply
The PROLITE-63 is a portable instrument powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery. The instrument comes with a mains adapter which enables the
PROLITE-63 to be plugged to the mains for operation and battery charging.
2.1.1
Operation Using the Mains Adapter
Connect the mains adapter to the PROLITE-63 through the external power
connector placed at the right side of the instrument. Then, connect the adapter
to the mains to start up battery charging. Next, press the ON/OFF
key. Then
the instrument starts working.
CAUTION
Before using the mains adapter make sure that it is the appropriate one for
your mains voltage.
2.1.2 Operation Using the Battery
Press the key ON/OFF
[1] to start the instrument powered by the battery.
When the battery is full loaded, the PROLITE-63 has an autonomy aprox. of
25 hours of continuous work.
Si la batería está descargada, el equipo no se encenderá o, si está en
funcionamiento, se apagará.
2.1.3
Battery Charging
First switch off the PROLITE-63 in order to charge the battery. Then connect
the power input to the mains adapter. Now connect the adapter to the mains.
Charging time depends on the state of the battery. If the battery is flat, the
battery charging time is 3 hours aprox.
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2.1.4
Recommendations using the battery
If anticipating a long period of inactivity for your instrument, it is advisable to
store it with the battery fully charged and at temperatures below 25 °C.
It is also advisable in these cases to carry out a cycle of charging/discharging
and a subsequent half charge (i.e. 50 %) every 3 months.
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
Descriptions of Controls and Elements
Front Panel
Figure 1.
1 Signal detection LED:
COLOURS: GREEN (value within thresholds).
RED (value below threshold).
ORANGE (value above threshold).
2 CURSOR keys with several functions according to the screen:
Main Menu Screen: It moves the cursor over the functions.
Function Screen: It shows the available values in the selected field.
Attenuation Test/OPM Screen: It captures a value to use as a reference by
pressing both key simultaneously.
3 SELECTION key with several functions according to the screen:
Main Menu Screen: It gets into the slected options.
Function Screen: It moves between the editable fields.
Configuration Screen: It enters/quits the editable field.
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