JDS Uniphase FI Series User Manual

FISERIES LIVE FIBER IDENTIFIER WITH POWER METER 9
Absolute Power
System Power
Measurement
1. Select the connector you are testing and
disconnect from the system.
2. INSPECT, and if necessary, CLEAN both the
patch cord and bulkhead ends of the ber
interconnect.
3. INSPECT, and if necessary, CLEAN both ends of
the test lead ber.
4. Connect the test lead connector to the power
meter and to the system.
5. Press to turn the power meter ON.
6. Press
λ
to select wavelength.
7. Press
dB/dBm
to select dBm.
8. The optical power measurement is displayed on
the power meter display.
9. Press STORE to save reading onto the device
(thesavednumberwillashonceonthedisplay).
Active Fiber
Optic System
Inspect Inspect
B
P
P
Inspect
P
Test Lead
Fiber
The absolute power level (systempowermeasurement) is the amount of optical power
present in the system, measured in dBm. The source of this power is the transmitter or
transceiver sending information through the system. This test determines whether the
signal has enough power to operate the receiver or transceiver at the end of the link.
Patch Cord
Inspection
P
Bulkhead
Inspection
B
Operation CHAPTER 2

JDS Uniphase FI Series Specifications

General

Brand	JDS Uniphase
Model	FI Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English