OWL ZOOM 2 Series Manual de usuario
Optical Wavelength Laboratories
OWL
Quick Reference Guide
Silicon ZOOM 2 Series
Firmware Version 2.56
Optical Wavelength Laboratories (OWL)
N9623 West US Hwy 12
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-473-0643
Internet: OWL-INC.COM
Revision 1.3
April 15, 2011
Silicon ZOOM 2 Series Test Kits
Optical Loss Testing
Quick Reference Guide
For part numbers:
KIT-Z2S-D285st
KIT-Z2S-D285sc
NOTICE TO NEW USERS
All personnel testing optical fibers should be adequately trained in the field of fiber optics before using any fiber
optic test equipment.
If the user is not completely familiar with testing fiber optics, they should seek professional training. Such
training can be acquired from a variety of sources, such as local hands-on training classes.
Valuable information about fiber optic testing can also be gathered from reading printed literature carefully or by
thoroughly reading supplied operations manuals.
Fiber optic testers vary from other types of test equipment due to issues such as:
1) standards-based testing
2) proper fiber optic test procedures (FOTPs)
3) "zeroing" or referencing of power levels
4) determining the correct link budget to pass or fail by
Complete understanding of each of these issues is critical for performing proper fiber optic tests.
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for your purchase of this OWL optical loss test kit. Included in this kit is a Silicon ZOOM 2 optical
power meter and a Dual OWL850 multimode fiber optic light source.
BEFORE YOU TEST
Prior to performing a certification test, there are a few things you need to know about your link:
?Fiber Type
?Fiber Length
?Number of Connections (i.e. patch panels)
?Number of Splices
?Fiber Cabling Standard
?Connector Type
It is also important to understand the definition of a fiber optic link as it pertains to the Silicon ZOOM 2:
A link is a group of fibers that have the same characteristics, and follow the same pathway from one end to the
other.
Also, ensure that your patch cable connectors match the patch panel ports on the link under test.
(1) Mandrel-wrapped reference cable (1) Straight patch cable
50/125 µm 62.5/125 µm
Diameter
Wraps
0.9 in. 0.7 in.
5 5
Figure 2
Core Size
This quick reference guide provides instructions for performing a fiber optic insertion loss test using a Silicon ZOOM 2 optical power
meter and a Dual OWL850 multimode fiber optic light source.
There are three main parts to performing an insertion loss test:
PART 1 verify proper operation of the test equipment and patch cables;
PART 2 set a reference for the wavelength(s) used during fiber link measurement; and
PART 3 take measurements.
EQUIPMENT PORTS
Figure 1 shows the ports used during this procedure. These ports may vary depending upon the model of equipment.
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
ensure test cables have the proper core size and connector type
multimode reference cables must be wrapped and
secured around a mandrel as required by national and
international Fiber Optic Test Procedures (Figure 2)
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
Optical Power Meter: SILICON ZOOM 2
Fiber Optic Light Source: DUAL OWL 850 PAGE 1 of 4
Detector
Silicon ZOOM 2 power meter
850 nm
Dual OWL 850 multimode
light source
FIGURE 1
Test Equipment Ports
SC connectors shown here;
connector style may vary
LIGHT SOURCE
CONNECTOR PORTS
Do NOT insert APC connector
into either light source port
2
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
PART 1 – VERIFY PROPER OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Connect the power meter and light source together with the straight patch cable (Figure 3).
Press to power on the Dual OWL850 multimode light source. The left-hand indicator LED will be lit.
Press to power on the Silicon ZOOM 2 optical power meter.
Press on the Silicon ZOOM 2 so that the wavelength is set to ‘850nm’.
If necessary, press so that the Silicon ZOOM 2 is set to ‘dBm’.
Compare the reading on the Silicon ZOOM 2 to Table 1 for acceptable power levels. The patch cable should be replaced if it
is below the acceptable power level.
Once proper operation has been verified, remove the straight patch cable from both units and set it aside.
(continue procedure on next page)
UNITS
ZERO
SC connectors shown here;
connector style may vary
LIGHT SOURCE
CONNECTOR PORTS
Do NOT insert APC connector
into either light source port
FIGURE 3
Verify
Patch
Cable
62.5/125 µM
50/125 µM
Replace at
-21.00 dBm
-24.00 dBm
-19.0 to -21.0 dBm
-22.0 to -24.0 dBm
TABLE 1
Core Size Acceptable Power Level
Optical Power Meter: SILICON ZOOM 2
Fiber Optic Light Source: DUAL OWL 850 PAGE 2 of 4
3
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
PART 1 – VERIFY PROPER OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT, cont.
Connect the power meter and light source together with the mandrel-wrapped patch cable (Figure 4).
Compare the reading on the Silicon ZOOM 2 to Table 1 for acceptable power levels. The patch cable should be replaced if
it is below the acceptable power level.
Without disconnecting the mandrel-wrapped patch cable, continue on to the next step.
PART 2 – SET REFERENCE
Setting a reference is commonly referred to as “zeroing”.
Ensure the power meter and light source are still connected together (Figure 4), then press and
hold on the Silicon ZOOM 2 to set the reference for 850nm.
The Silicon ZOOM 2 display should change to show readings in ‘dB’, and the power reading
should be approximately 0.00 dB. This means that the meter and light source have been
successfully “zeroed” at 850nm.
(continue procedure on next page)
UNITS
ZERO
FIGURE 4
Set
Optical
Reference
dBm
. . .20.00
-
850
nm
SC connectors shown here;
connector style may vary
LIGHT SOURCE
CONNECTOR PORTS
Do NOT insert APC connector
into either light source port
dBm
.2. .0.00
-
850
nm
Optical Power Meter: SILICON ZOOM 2
Fiber Optic Light Source: DUAL OWL 850 PAGE 3 of 4
4
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
PART 3 – TAKE READINGS
Disconnect the patch cable from the detector port on the Silicon ZOOM 2.
do not disconnect the mandrel-wrapped patch cable from the Dual OWL 850 until all fibers in the link
have been tested
Connect both units with their appropriate test cables to opposite ends of the link under test (Figure 5).
Record the reading for the current fiber under test.
Disconnect the patch cables from both ends of the patch panel and move to the next port on the patch panel.
Repeat and for each fiber in the cable under test until all fibers have been tested at 850nm.
(end of procedure)
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FIGURE 5
Taking
Readings
dBm
.2. .2.00
-
850
nm
SC connectors shown here;
connector style may vary
LIGHT SOURCE
CONNECTOR PORTS
Do NOT insert APC connector
into either light source port
Optical Power Meter: SILICON ZOOM 2
Fiber Optic Light Source: DUAL OWL 850 PAGE 4 of 4
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