Black Box FOPM-210 User manual

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FOPM-210_FOPM-250 Quick Start Guide, version 2
Works with an optical laser
source to test optical fiber
cables for optical loss.
Works at six wavelengths: 850, 1300,
1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm.
Deluxe Optical Power Meter, w/Memory
FOPM-210
FOPM-250
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FOPM-210 and FOPM-250 Quick Start Guide
3. Specifications
NOTE: Valid at 1550 nm, CW. 23° C ±3° C, relative
humidity less than or equal to 70% with FC
connector.
Function Value
Auto Power-off Yes
Backlighting Yes
Calibrated wavelength (nm) 850/1300/1310/
1490/1550/1625
Data Storage Yes
Detector Type InGaAs
Frequency Detecting Range -40 ±10 dBm
Measuring Range (dBm)
FOPM-210: -70 ±10 dBm
FOPM-250: -50 to +26 dBm
Operating Wavelength (nm) 800–1700
Precision ±5% ±1
Reference Value Yes
Resolution
FOPM-210: 0.01 dB @ -60
to +10 dBm,
0.1 dB @ -70 to +60
dBm;
FOPM-250: 0.01 dB @ -40
to +26 dBm,
0.1 dB @ -50 to +40
dBm
Tone Detection 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
USB Interface Yes
Wavelength Detecting Range -40 ±10 dBm
Wavelength Recognition Yes
Connectors: FC/PC (SC/PC, ST/PC interchangeable
connectors optional)
3. Specifications (continued)
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: -10 to +50° C;
Storage: -20 to +70° C
Humidity Tolerance: Less than 90%
Power: (2) 1.2-V Ni-MH batteries; AC adapter for
continuous use
Size: 6.3"H x 3"W x 1.8"D (16 x 7.6 x 4.5 cm)
Weight: 0.59 lb. (0.27 kg)

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1. Display and Keypad
Figure 1 shows the optical power meter’s display and
keypad.
Interchangeable
connector
LCD screen
Figure 2 shows the power meter’s LCD display and
Table 2 describes its functions. Table 3 shows the
battery indicator status.
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Figure 2. LCD.
Table 2. LCD functions.
Number Function
1 Wavelength Reference
2 AC adapter
3 Battery charge
4 Measurement unit
5 Auto-off
6 Power value
7 Frequency
8 Reference value
9 Auto-wavelength
recognition
Table 3. Battery indicator status.
Status Icon Description
Full Battery at 100% capacity
2 Bars Battery at 50–75% capacity
1 Bar Battery at 25–50% capacity
Empty Battery at 0–25% capacity*
* Battery icon flashes when power is almost depleted.
Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery.
2. Keypad Functions, LCD Functions, and
Battery Indicator Status
Table 1 describes the optical power meter’s keys.
Table 1. Keypad functions.
No. Key Function
Number Key Function
1 Switches tester on/off. Press and
hold for more than two seconds
while turning on to disable the
auto-off feature.
2 Press to set the wavelength.
Select from six possible wave-
lengths: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490,
1550, and 1625 nm. Press and
hold to activate auto-wavelength
recognition.
3 Press to select the measurement
mode. Three modes are available:
dBm for the power value, dB for
the relative value, and mw for the
logarithmic value. (HI/LO will be
displayed if the measured power
value is out of range.)
4 Press to display the last record
stored. Press and hold to store
the current test value.
5 Press for less than two seconds to
display the wavelength reference
level. Press and hold for two more
seconds to set a new wavelength
reference level.
6 Press to switch backlighting on/
off.
Figure 1. Display and keypad.
DC input jack
Battery fully charged LED
External power/
recharging LED
Figure 2. Bottom of power meter.
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