AFL OPM Series - Page 7

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It is important to keep all optical connections and surfaces clean to ensure accurate
measurements and operation. Always clean all test jumpers before conducting tests.
Turn on OPM (optical power meter).1.
Select the appropriate fiber optic test jumper. The fiber type of this jumper must 2.
be the same as the fiber type normally connected to the output being measured.
Mount the appropriate adapter cap on the OPM port. This adapter cap must match 3.
the connector on the end of the test jumper you will connect to the OPM.
Connect one end of the test jumper to the OPM adapter cap and the other end to 4.
the optical output to be measured.
Press [5.
l] to select wavelength that matches the nominal wavelength of the source
being measured.
Press6. [dB/dBm/µW] to display power in [dBm] or press and hold to display power
in [µW].
OPM5 only:7. Press [Store] to save the displayed measurement in the next
available memory location.
Measuring Optical Power with OPM meter
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Output Input
OPM
-20 dBm
Adapter cap
Fiber optic equipment
Test jumper
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