Savant Optical Light Source User Manual

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FTK-FTEST-00

Fiber Testing Kit

Manual

Contents

Handheld Light Source

Overview 3

Features 3 Accessories 3

Specifications 4 Functions 5 Powering the Light Source 8

Power Supply Options 8 AA Battery 8 Replacing Batteries 8 Power Supply Unit 9

Turning the Light Source On or Off 10

Turning the Light Source On 10 Auto Shutdown Function 10 Turning the Light Source Off 10

Backlight Control 11

LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode 11 Key Control Mode 11 Changing Backlight Mode 11

Laser Settings 12

Activating the Laser 12 Selecting Wavelength 12 Selecting Frequency 13

Output Power 14 Automatic Wavelength Identification 15 Automatic Frequency Detection 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 17

Troubleshooting 17

Warranty 18

WARNING

To avoid the risk of serious eye damage, do not look into the laser at any time.

Handheld Power Meter

Overview 20

Features 20 Accessories 20

Specifications 21 Functions 22 Powering the Meter 25

Power Supply Options 25 AA Battery 25 Replacing Batteries 25 Power Supply Unit 26

Connecting Cables 27

Connecting USB Cable 27 Connecting Patch Cable 27

Turning the Power Meter On or Off 28

Turning the Power Meter On 28 Auto Shutdown Function 28 Turning the Power Meter Off 28

Backlight Control 29

LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode 29 Key Control Mode 29 Changing Backlight Mode 29

Wavelength 30

Calibrating Wavelength 30 Automatic Wavelength Detection 30 Automatic Wavelength Identiﬁ cation Conﬁ guration 31

Automatic Frequency Detection 32 Choosing Units 33 Setting Reference Value 34 Managing Data Records 35

Saving Records 35 Viewing and Deleting Records 35

Downloading and Installing Software 36 Software Set-Up 37

Connecting the Power Meter 37

Using Test Kit Software 39 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 40

Troubleshooting 40

Warranty 41

Handheld Optical Light Source

Overview

This handheld optical light source is designed for ﬁ ber optic network installation, evaluation, and maintenance. Used with its matched optical power meter, it provides an accurate ﬁ ber network testing solution. This light source can provide 1-4 wavelengths with stable output power and features continuous adjustable output power. The intelligent backlight control function reduces power usage. The optical light source has a rugged appearance and comfortable design to clients’ requirements.

Features

• Wave ID information can be transmitted when used with the matched optical power meter.

• Tone generation: 270HZ, 330HZ, 1KHZ, 2KHZ

• Adjustable output power

• Output power value shown on LCD display

• Intelligent backlight control (light intensity can be adjusted according to ambient light, greatly reducing power consumption)

• AA alkaline batteries and AC adapter for power supply

• Low battery indicator

Accessories

(1) Operation Manual (1) Cleaning Swabs (3) 1.5V AA battery (1) AC Power Supply Adapter (1) Carrying Case

Handheld Optical Light Source

Model Optical Light Source

Operating wavelength (nm) 850/1300/1310/1550

Applicable ﬁ ber SM, MM

Laser type FP-LD

Maximum Output Power

(dBm)

-5 (adjustable)

Adjustable step size (dBm) < 0.5 (adjustable between -5-12dBm)

Stability (dB, 15min, 20°C) ±0.1

Stability (dB, 30min, 20°C) ±0.05

Modulation (Hz) CW, 270, 330,1K, 2K

Fiber Port FC/PC or FC, SC, ST interchangeable

Alkaline Battery 3*AA,1.5V

Power Supply Adapter (V) 8.4

Battery Operating time (h) 45

Operation Temperature (°C) -10 - +60

Storage Temperature (°C) -25 - +70

Dimensions (mm) / Weight 175x90x44.5 / 255g

Specifications

Handheld Optical Light Source

Power On/Off: Press to turn the unit on or off.

Auto Shut-Off Selection: Press this key quickly to turn

the auto shut-off function on or off.

Wavelength Selection: Press to activate laser and

select wavelength.

Backlight control: Press to select LDR (intelligent

backlight control) or backlight key mode.

Rated power: Select default output power (dBM)

(maximum value) for wavelength in use

Decrease: Press to decrease the rated output power

Frequency modulation / Wavelength identification:

Press quickly to adjust the frequency. Press and hold to enter/exit wavelength identiﬁ cation mode.

Increase: Press to increase the output power

B/L Set

Backlight indicator

LDR

Intelligent backlight control sensor

Functions

Handheld Optical Light Source

Dust Cap: Place the dust cap over the connectors to

protect the optical connector when not in use

Optical Connector: SC/PC optical connector. 2A: Port 1: 1310/1550nm Output 2B: Port 2: 850/1300nm Output

Bracket: Collapsible metal bracket can be adjusted

0-90 degrees

Battery Pack:

Contains 3 x 1.5 AA Batteries

Label: Basic function and instruction information

AC Adapter Port: Connect AC adapter

Back/Side

1 2

Small amounts of dust on the connector will affect the accuracy of the measurement. Use isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the connector. Moisten the cotton swab with alcohol, insert the cotton swab in the connector, slightly rotating the cotton swab. Always dry using a second dry cotton swab.

Note

2A 2B

Handheld Optical Light Source

Battery Indicator: displays when battery power in use.

The capacity shown will decrease with battery power. Replace batteries as needed.

AC Adapter Indicator: displays when AC power in use

Auto-oﬀ

Auto-off: the light source will automatically shut off when idle for ten minutes. Press power button ( ) quickly to turn Auto-Off function on or off.

Wavelength: (nm)

850/1300: Multimode ﬁ ber testing

1310/1550: Single mode ﬁ ber testing

Modulated Frequency: (Hz)

Dashed line indicates laser is off.

Output Power Value: (dBm)

Screen

Handheld Optical Light Source

Powering the Light Source

Power Supply Options

The light source can be powered by either battery or AC adapter power, allowing total ﬂ exibility for most testing sites and situations.

AA Battery

When batteries are in use, will display on the top left of the screen (Screen, page 7). There are ﬁ ve levels of battery power:

70%-100% power

40%-70% power

20%-40% power

Less than 20%. The power meter will shut down.

Replace batteries

Replacing Batteries

1. Push the clip fastener on the battery compartment cover down.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover and remove all three batteries, noting their positive and negative orientation. The negative battery connector should be against the spring.

3. Insert 3 new 1.5VV AA batteries. Be sure to align correctly.

4. Reﬁ t the battery compartment cover. The clip fastener should click shut.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Power Supply Unit

AC power can be used when the batteries are empty. The AC

adapter indicator,

, will display on the left of the screen when AC power is in use (Screen, page 7). The light souce will default to AC power supply if charged batteries are present in the unit when it is plugged in.

When using the AC adapter, connect the power plug (pictured) and insert it into the AC adapter port

Note

Only use the power supply unit supplied with the tester. Using another type of power supply may damage the instrument.

AC Adapter Port

Handheld Optical Light Source

Turning the Light Source On or Off

1. Insert the battery or connect the power supply unit.

2. Press and hold

on the tester. Note that this does not

activate the laser.

3. The screen display will show a dashed line in the upper right

corner.

See page 7 for screen details

Auto Shutdown Function

Press the key to enable or disable the auto shutdown function. When selected, “Auto-Off” will appear at the bottom of the screen. The light source will shut down automatically after 10 minutes idle.

Turning the Light Source On

Turning the Light Source Off

Hold down to turn off the light source.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Backlight Control

B/L SET

1. Green when LDR activates

2. Red when Key Control Mode activates

LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode

1. With light source turned on, press and hold the key.

2. The BL/SET light will turn red. (Fig X)

3. After 10 seconds, the indicator light will turn off. Key control mode is active.

In LDR, the light source will automatically adjust the backlight to ambient light within 15 seconds.

Key Control Mode

In key control mode, pressing the key turns the backlight on or off.

Changing Backlight Mode

Press and hold the key to switch from one backlight mode to the other. Green B/L Set light indicates the LDR is active.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Laser Settings

Note

1. A warm-up period of 5 minutes or less is normally required to ensure stable output power.

2. Ensure that connectors and patch cable ends are clean before attaching. Be sure to connect the correct type of patch cable.

3. To avoid the risk of serious eye damage, do not look into the laser at any time.

Activating the Laser

1. Remove dust cap and connect patch cable.

2. When the light source is ﬁ rst powered on, the laser will not be active. Press the wavelength (

) key to activate the laser.

3. Pressing

will set the initial frequency to 0Hz.

Laser Off Laser On

Wavelength: 1310nm

Frequency: 0Hz

Rated Output Power: -5.00 dBM

Selecting Wavelength

Press to select the output wavelength (nm) displayed at top left of screen. Available wavelengths are 850nm, 1300nm (multimode testing) and 1310nm, 1550nm (single mode testing).

Handheld Optical Light Source

Selecting Frequency

When laser is active, press to adjust the frequency (Hz). The value is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Availalbe frequencies are 0Hz (continuous wave), 270Hz, 330Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz.

When the laser is off, pressing and holding this key twice in succession will activate the laser.

Frequency is displayed at the top right of the screen

The matching power meter can be conﬁ gured to identify the frequency set on the light source, see Automatic Frequency

Detection.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Output Power

Each available wavelength setting allows the output power (laser light intensity) to be adjusted within the range of approximately -5 to

-12 dBm.

1. Press

to select the maximum output power available for the

selected wavelength.

2. Press

to increase the output power. If maximum value available already appears on screen, this key will return the light source to the minimum dBm output for the wavelength and then increase the output.

3. Press

to decrease the output power. If minimum value available already appears on screen, this key will return the light source to the maximum dBm output for the wavelength and then decrease the output.

In this image, has been pushed to

decrease the output power shown on

page 12.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Automatic Wavelength Identification

850nm

1300nm

1310nm 1550nm

Light Source

1. Connect the light source to its matched optical power meter

2. On the light source, press

to activate laser.

3. Press and hold

until --AU appears on the upper right corner

of the screen. This indicates that Wave ID mode is active.

4. On the power meter, press and hold

until --AU appears on the upper right corner of the screen. Wave ID mode is now active.

5. Press to change wavelength on light source as desired. After 3-5 seconds, the power meter will update to match the wavelength

6. To exit Wave ID, press and hold

on the power meter. On the

light source, press and hold

to return to continuous wave

(0Hz).

Note

Wave ID Mode and Auto Frequency Detection cannot operate at the same time.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Automatic Frequency Detection

Automatic Frequency Detection will operate by default when Automatic Wavelength Identifcation mode is not in use.

1. Connect the light source to its match power meter.

2. On the light source, press

to activate laser.

3. Press

to select modulation frequency (270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz). This will display on the upper right of the screen.

4. The optical power meter will detect the frequency automatically and display it on the upper right corner of its screen.

Note

Wave ID Mode and Auto Frequency Detection cannot operate at the same time.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

1. Always keep the connector ports of the light source clean.

2. Use the regulated optical connector for testing.

3. Shut off the power and cover laser with dust-proof cap after use.

4. When using AC adapter, ensure power supply is within the required voltage range.

5. Remove the batteries when light source not in use for extended periods of time.

Troubleshooting

Issue Possible Reason Solution

Faint screen display Low battery power

Charge or replace

the battery.

Unit fails to turn on

Low battery power

or battery inserted

incorrectly

(A) Replace the

battery

(B) Re-insert the

battery

Optical power is not

stable after when

light source turned

Allow a 15 minute

warm-up period

Warning

1. Ensure the connector is clean before testing.

2. Only use the supplied adapter.

3. Do not look into the laser when unit is on.

4. Charge the batteries before use. Do not charge in unit.

5. Cover laser with dust-proof cap when not in operation.

6. Clean the optical port of the power meter regularly.

Handheld Optical Light Source

Warranty

Caution: Do not attempt to repair as doing so will void warranty. This Optical Power Meter is covered by an 18 month warranty

1. We warrant that this power meter will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 18 months. Should the device fail at any time during this warranty period, we will, at our sole discretion, replace and repair or refund the purchase price of the product. The worth of the repair or replacement will not be higher than purchasing price of this unit.

2. If device issues cannot be solved by the troubleshooting methods, please contact us or the local distributor directly.

3. We will repair or replace the unit free of charge in case of defects in production, workmanship or material. This warranty only applies to the unit under normal operation without any damage or misuse/abuse.

4. The shipping costs incurred by repair or replacement for the unit under warranty will be shared by both parties.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

FTK-FTEST-00 Power Meter

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Overview

This power meter is a newly designed ﬁ ber optic tester intended for the installation, engineering evaluation, and maintenance of ﬁ ber networks. Compared with other power meters, the FTK-FTEST-00 Power Meter has more functions, including automatic wavelength identiﬁ cation, auto wavelength switching, intelligent backlight, and data saving via USB port. Combined with its matched handheld optical light source, it offers a quick and accurate testing solution on both single mode and multimode ﬁ bers.

Features

• Wave ID: auto wavelength identiﬁ cation & switching

• Frequency ID: auto frequency identiﬁ cation

• Manual and automatic (ambient light sensing) backlight control modes

• Storage of up to 1000 data records, downloadable via USB cable

• Mini USB port for downloading and saving testing records

• Adjustable/storable reference power level

• User self-calibration function

• Auto shutdown function

• Up to 200 hours battery life

Accessories

(1) Operation Manual (1) USB Cable (3) 1.5V AA battery (1) AC Power Supply Adapter (1) Cotton cleaning swab

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Model A C

Calibration Wavelength (nm) 850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625

Detector type InGaAs

Measurement Range (dBm) -70 - +6 -50 -+26

Uncertainty (dB) ±0.15 (3.5%)

Linearity (dB) ±0.02

Display resolution (dB) 0.01

Frequency ID (Hz) 270, 330,1K, 2K

Wave ID (nm) 850,1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625

Date Storage Capacity 1000

Communication Port USB

Standard Connector FC /2.5mm universal

Optional Optical Connector SC/FC Type

Optional Optical Connector None

Alkaline battery 3*AA, 1.5V

Power Adapter (V) 8.4

Battery Operating time (h) 200 without backlight*

Operation Temperature (°C) -10 - +60

Storage Temperature (°C) -25 - +70

Dimension (mm) 175x90x44.5

Weight (g) 231

Specifications

* Continuous backlight operation will shorten battery life

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Power On/Off: Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.

Auto Shut-Off Selection: Press this key quickly to turn

the auto shut-off function on or off.

Wavelength Selection: Press to select wavelength.

Press and hold to enter Wavelength Auto-ID mode.

Backlight control: Press to select backlight mode.

Save/View: Display data records and save new.

Delete: Cancel or delete saved records

Unit Selection: Press to select units

dBM: Optical power measurement (absolute) dB: Relative (loss) measurement mW, uW, nW: Power- milliwatts, microwatts, or nanowatts

Reference: Set current power value (dBM) as reference

B/L Set

Backlight indicator

LDR

Intelligent backlight control sensor

Functions

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Dust Cap: Place the dust cap over the connectors to

protect the optical connector when not in use

Optical Connector: SC (Φ2.5mm) optical connector.

Mini USB Port: Connect USB cable

Bracket: Collapsible metal bracket can be adjusted

0-90 degrees

Battery Pack:

Contains 3 x 1.5 AA Batteries

Label: Basic function and instruction information

AC Adapter Port: Connect AC adapter

Back/Sides

1 2

Note

3 (side)

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Battery Indicator: displays when battery power in use.

The capacity shown will decrease with battery power. Replace batteries as needed.

AC Adapter Indicator: displays when AC power in use

Auto-oﬀ

Auto-off: the power meter will automatically shut off when idle for ten minutes. Press power button ( ) quickly to turn Auto-Off function on or off.

Wavelength: (nm)

850/1300: Multimode ﬁ ber testing

1310/1550: Single mode ﬁ ber testing

Various: Depending on settings, this area will display

a. --AU: Automatic Wavelength mode active

b. Data record number

c. Power reference value (dBM)

d. Frequency (Hz) determined by light source

settings

Output Power and Relative Measurement: Depending

on settings, the power meter will display dBM (absolute power measurement), relative measurement used for loss (dB), or xW (mW, uW, nW) value.

Screen

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Powering the Meter

Power Supply Options

The power meter can be powered by either battery or AC adapter power, allowing total ﬂ exibility for most testing sites and situations.

AA Battery

When batteries are in use, will display on the top left of the screen (Screen, page 24). There are ﬁ ve levels of battery power:

70%-100% power

40%-70% power

20%-40% power

Less than 20%. The power meter will shut down.

Replace batteries

Replacing Batteries

1. Push the clip fastener on the battery compartment cover down.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover and remove all three batteries, noting their positive and negative orientation. The negative battery connector should be against the spring.

3. Insert 3 new 1.5VV AA batteries. Be sure to align correctly.

4. Reﬁ t the battery compartment cover. The clip fastener should click shut.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Power Supply Unit

AC power can be used when the batteries are empty. The AC adapter indicator,

, will display on the left of the screen when AC power is in use (Fig X, 2). The power meter will default to AC power supply if charged batteries are present in the unit when it is plugged in.

When using the AC adapter, connect the power plug (pictured) and insert it into the AC adapter port

Note

Only use the power supply unit supplied with the tester. Using another type of power supply may damage the instrument.

AC Adapter

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Connecting Cables

Connecting USB Cable

Use the USB cable supplied with the power meter to connect the power meter to a USB port on a PC.

Connecting Patch Cable

To connect a patch cable, remove the dust proof cap.

This power meter accepts SC and ST connectors (SC & Φ2.5mm). For LC testing, utilize SC to LC reference patch cords and included LC-type adapters.

Note

Note: When changing the optical connector, be careful of the connector and the end-face.

FC Patch Cord

SC Patch Cord ST Patch Cord

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Turning the Power Meter On or Off

1. Insert the battery or connect the power supply unit.

2. Press and hold

on the tester.

See page 24 for screen details

Auto Shutdown Function

Turning the Power Meter On

Turning the Power Meter Off

Hold down to turn off the power meter.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Backlight Control

B/L SET

1. Green when LDR activates

2. Red when key control mode activates

LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode

1. With power meter turned on, press and hold the key.

2. The BL/SET light will turn red. (Fig X)

3. After 10 seconds, the indicator light will turn off. Key control mode is active.

In LDR, the power meter will automatically adjust the backlight to ambient light within 15 seconds.

Key Control Mode

In key control mode, pressing the key turns the backlight on or off.

Changing Backlight Mode

Press and hold the key to switch from one backlight mode to the other. Green B/L Set light indicates the LDR is active.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Wavelength

Calibrating Wavelength

1. Press to select wavelength (dispalyed on top left of the screen). 1310nm is the default value.

2. For testing, the wavelength value must be the same as the value on the matched light source.

3. Multimode testing: 850nm or 1300nm

4. Single mode testing: 1310nm or 1550nm

Automatic Wavelength Detection

1. Press and hold until --AU appears in the upper right corner (pictured above). B/L set light will also illuminate. This indicates that Wavelength Auto Identiﬁ cation mode is active. Wavelength will be detected based on the settings of the matched light source.

2. To exit Wavelngth Auto ID mode, press and hold until --AU disappears. B/L set light will stay illuminated until

is pressed.

3. For information on conﬁ guring these settings with light source, see next page.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Automatic Wavelength Identification Configuration

1. Connect the power meter to its match light source, using the correct patch cable. On the light source, press

to activate

laser.

2. On the light source, press and hold

until --AU appears on the upper right corner of the screen. This indicates that Wave ID mode is active.

3. On the power meter, press and hold

until --AU appears on the upper right corner of the screen. Wave ID mode is now active.

4. Press to change wavelength on light source as desired. After 3-5 seconds, the power meter will update to match the wavelength

5. To exit Wave ID, press and hold

on the power meter. On the

light source, press and hold

to return to continuous wave

(0Hz).

Note

1. To avoid the risk of serious eye damage, do not look into the laser on the light source at any time.

2. Wave ID Mode and Auto Frequency Detection cannot operate at the same time.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Automatic Frequency Detection

Automatic Frequency Detection will operate by default when Automatic Wavelength Identifcation mode is not in use.

1. Connect the power meter to its matched light source.

2. On the light source, press

to activate laser.

3. Press

on the light source to select modulation frequency (270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz). This will display on the upper right of the screen.

4. Selecting a speciﬁ c wavelength can improve test result accuracy.

5. The optical power meter will detect the frequency automatically.

Light Source Screen

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Choosing Units

Press to select absolute power measurement (dBM), relative measurement used for loss (dB), and milliwatts/microwatts/ nanowatts (xW).

Absolute power is measured in dBm, or decibal-milliwats. This is a ratio of decibels of power as referenced to 1 miliwatt. 0 dBm = 1 milliwatt, -10 dBm = 0.1 milliwatt, and 10 dBm = 10 milliwatts.

The power meter can also express power in milliwatts, microwatts, or nanowatts. It is more common to utilize dBm as dBm provide a more efﬁ cient way of expressing wide ranges of power values.

0.001mW =1 uW = 1000nW

Optical loss is measured in decibels (dB) and will appear as a negative value (i.e. -2.1 dB). dB expresses the ratio of measured power to reference power. dB =10log(measured power/reference)

dBm

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Setting Reference Value

Reference Value

Press

to store the current power value (dBm) as the reference value, displayed at the top right of the screen along with “Ref” at the center of the screen. The set reference value will be compared to current value and used to calculate dB (relative value).

Relative Value (Loss)

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Managing Data Records

This power meter can store up to 1000 data records.

Saving Records

Press to record testing data. The record number will display at the top right of the screen.

To conﬁ rm and save the data, press

twice. To cancel, press

Keeping a written log of the record number is also recommended for reference.

Viewing and Deleting Records

To view previous records, press and hold . The most recently saved data will be displayed. Press

again to scroll through the

previous data records (newest to oldest)

To delete a record, press

Press and hold to exit.

Newest Oldest

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Downloading and Installing Software

To download and install the FTK-FTEST-00 Software, please visit

www.savant.com

Please follow the instructions on the web page for installation.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Software Set-Up

Prior to attempting to connect the power meter to your computer, download and install the FTK-FTEST-00 software.

Note

Compatiblity: Windows 7, 10

Connecting the Power Meter

1. With the Power Meter turned off, connect the USB cable to

Power Meter and computer USB port.

2. Turn on Power Meter

4. USB-SERIAL CH340 (Com3) will install after approximately 2-3 minutes.

5. Once Power Meter has installed, select SSF-TKITP-400 desktop icon to open.

3. “Installing device driver software” dialog will appear automatically.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

6. Software panel will open. If text appears as non-English characters, select the dropdown

menu on the upper far right and change the language to English.

Language Settings

Com Selection

Software Interface

7. Under the Com Operate menu, select the Com (generally Com3). If an option does not appear, it indicates that the Power Meter driver has not installed correctly.

Troubleshooting

• To troubleshoot, ﬁ rst turn off the Power Meter and disconnect from

the computer. Reattached USB cable and turn Power Meter back on. “Add new hardware” dialog should appear

• If this is unsuccessful, restart computer and attempt the step

above

• Should this not allow connection, attempt reinstalling the software

8. Once Com has been selected, click “Open Com” button followed by “Connect.” “Connect Success” message indicates successful connection.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Using Test Kit Software

Users Information fields:These ﬁ elds allow report data to be

customized with operator information

Data field: Data downloaded from the Power Meter will

appear in this ﬁ eld

Instrument Time Set: To set the time shown with the data

records, ﬁ ll out Year, Month, Day, Hour, and Minute. Click “Time Set” to save.

Power Calibrate: Set the dBm on the device from within the

software. Enter the dBm and choose ‘Power Calibrate’.

Reset: Resets device

Download Data: Download test records from the Power Meter

Delete: To delete a record, click into the row with the desired

data to select and click the delete button

Delete All: Deletes all records

Save: Automatically exports data to a .CSV ﬁ le

Exit: Exits interface

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

1. Always keep the connector ports of the power meter clean.

2. Use the regulated optical connector for testing.

3. Use the adapters supplied with the kit only

4. Connect/disconnect ﬁ ber connectors/adapters carefully to avoid scratches on the port of the power meter.

5. Clean the optical port of power meter regularly. Clean using cotton swabs supplied and isopropyl alcohol as directed.

6. When using AC adapter, ensure power supply is within the required voltage range.

7. Remove the batteries when light source not in use for extended periods of time.

Troubleshooting

Issue Possible Reason Solution

Faint screen display Low battery power

Charge or replace

the battery.

Inaccurate

Measurements

(A) Optical

Connector is not

clean

(B) Incorrect ﬁ ber

connection

(A) Clean optical

connectors

(B) Reconnect the

ﬁ ber

Warning

1. Ensure the connector is clean before testing.

2. Only use the supplied adapter.

3. Do not look into the laser when unit is on.

4. Charge the batteries before use. Do not charge in unit.

5. Cover optical port with dust-proof cap when not in operation.

6. Clean the optical port of the power meter regularly.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Warranty

Caution: Do not attempt to repair as doing so will void warranty. This Optical Power Meter is covered by an 18 month warranty

2. If device issues cannot be solved by the troubleshooting methods, please contact us or the local distributor directly.

4. The shipping costs incurred by repair or replacement for the unit under warranty will be shared by both parties.

Handheld Optical Power Meter

Savant Optical Light Source User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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