EXFO EPM-50 Series User Manual

EPM-50/ELS-50
Contents
1 Introducing the EPM-50/ELS-50 ................................................1
Main Features ................................................................................................... 1
Power Sources .................................................................................................. 3
Typical Applications .......................................................................................... 3
Conventions ...................................................................................................... 3
2 Safety Information ................................................................... 4
3 Getting Started ......................................................................... 5
Turning the Unit On and Off ............................................................................. 5
Activating Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off) ...................................................... 6
Interchanging connector adaptaters ................................................................. 6
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ........................................................... 7
4 Measuring Power or Loss (EPM-50) ..........................................8
Nulling Electrical Offsets ................................................................................... 8
Referencing Your Power Meter to a Source ....................................................... 9
Measuring Power or Loss ................................................................................ 10
5 Using a Light Source (ELS-50) ................................................. 12
Activating/Deactivating a Light Source ........................................................... 12
Modulating the Source Signal ........................................................................ 12
6 Maintenance ............................................................................13
Cleaning EUI Connectors ................................................................................ 14
Cleaning Fixed Connectors .............................................................................. 16
Cleaning Detector Ports .................................................................................. 17
Replacing Batteries ......................................................................................... 18
Recalibrating the Unit ..................................................................................... 18
7 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 20
Solving Common Problems ............................................................................. 20
Error Codes and Descriptions .......................................................................... 20
Contacting the Technical Support Group ........................................................ 21
Transportation ................................................................................................ 22

EXFO EPM-50 Series Specifications

General

Brand	EXFO
Model	EPM-50 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English