Challenger Optics CO-OPM-96 User manual

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CONTENTS
Optical Power Meter
- 96 Channel DWDM
OPERATING MANUAL
ChallengerOptics
CO-OPM-96
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.5 Charge Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Meter Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.0 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Key Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.1 Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.2 Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.3 dB / dBm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.4 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.5 Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.6 Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.7 Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.1 Scan Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.2 Oset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.3 Auto Power O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.4 Time Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.5 Data Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3.6 Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.7 System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.8 Scan Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3.9 PM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3.10 Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.3.11 Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.12 Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.13 Graph Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.3.14 Below Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.0 Wavelength Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Chapter 1.0 - Introduction / 04Chapter 1.0 - Introduction / 03
1. Introduction
1.1 Special Features
- Automatic Wavelength specic
Power measurement
- Compact and lightweight for eld use
- Easy one hand operation
- Data Storage capabilities
- Auto shut o
- Fast power up and Test
- High-quality graphics
1.2 Specications
Channels 96 - DWDM
Frequency / Wavelength 196.45 ~ 191.70 THz
(1526.05~1563.86 nm)
Channel Spacing 50, 100 and 200 GHz
Measurement Speed 4 sec (all channels)
Measurement Range +10 dBm ~ -40 dBm
Measurement Accuracy ±1.0 @ -40 dBm
Power Resolution 0.01 dB
Optical Connector SC / APC
Display Unit dB, dBm, nm, THz
Display 3.5” TFT-LCD, 16 bit Color
Battery / Power Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer – 10 hr
Operating Temperature -4° ~ +130° F (-20° ~ +55° C )
Weight 33 oz*
Dimensions h / w / d 8.75 x 4.25 x 2.5 (inches)* *w/boot
1.3 Accessories
Description Quantity
Body 1 ea
Rubber Boot 1 ea
USB Data cable 1 ea
Charger 1 ea
USB Drive (User’s Manual) 1 ea
1.4 Charge Method
The CO-OPM-96 has a rechargeable battery. A USB power adapter and micro
USB cable are provided for charging. Typical charge time is six hours.
Charging conditions:
LED Color Action of LED Conditions for battery charge
Red ON Charging
Green ON Fully charged
1.5 Meter Care
Do not subject the CO-OPM-96 to strong impact.
The CO-OPM-96 is not water resistant or waterproof
Do not disassemble.
Always properly clean the ber interfaces before taking a measurement.
Always replace the Dust Cap for dust protection.

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2. Getting Started
2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys
Key Function
Backlight Power and backlight On/O
Menu Access system Menu and settings
Mode Options : ‘Auto’ and ‘Manual’
dB/dBm Toggle between dB and dBm UOM
SCAN All wavelengths are scanned and power levels are displayed
Graph Power levels of selected channels displayed as a graph.
Save Save measurements
Recall Recall saved measurements
ESC Cancel or move back to previous menu
OK Enter
◄ ► ▲ ▼ Left, right, up and down arrow key
0 ~ 9 Number and letters key
Del Delete key
+/- Sign key
2.2 Key Function
2.2.1 Power ON / OFF
To turn on and o.
Press the button more than 2 seconds, the logo
shown below appears and it moves to ‘Power Meter’page.
Press the button more than 2 seconds to turn the
power o.
Backlight
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2.2.2 Mode
Power Measurement has 2 options‘Auto’and‘Manual’.
If you select ‘Auto’, the instrument automatically scans the
optical input and displays the wavelength which has been
detected with the highest level of power.
If you select ‘Manual’, the power of the wavelength selected
by the user is displayed in real time.
You can select the dierent wavelengths using ◄ ► ▲ ▼.
Selection of Manual and Auto can be done by this button
‘PM Mode’or Click button.
Menu
Mode
2.2.3 dB / dBm
The button toggles between dB and dBm UOM.
2.2.4 Scan
Press the button, to measure all selected wavelengths
and display in table format.
You can select the page using ◄ ► ▲ ▼.
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2.2.5 Graph
Press the button after scanning, to display power
measurements in graph format.
2.2.6 Save
Press the button, the measurement will be saved
using the current date and time as the le name. Or, a 17
character lename can be entered using the keypad.
Press the button to save.
If you want to cancel saving, press button.
Graph
Save
OK
ESC
2.2.7 Recall
Press the button, to view les saved on device.
Use ▲, ▼ to highlight desired le.
Press the button to select the le to be displayed.
Recall
OK

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2.3 MENU
The button, allows you to congure the operating
environment of the CO-OPM-96.
The menu consists of:
Scan Set
Oset
Auto Power O
Time Set
Data Delete
Data Format
System Info
Scan Display
PM Mode
SCAN Mode
Threshold
Display unit
Below threshold
Menu
2.3.1 Scan Set
When you choose the Scan Set, ‘Odd Channels’, ‘Even Channels,
‘All Scan’ and ‘Selected’ are displayed.
ODD Channels measures all the HALF channels - 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, etc.
EVEN Channels measures all the WHOLE channels - 17.0, 18.0, 19.0, etc.
‘All Scan’will measure all 96 channels.
‘Selected’ allows user-selected wavelength measurement.
Press the‘Selected’, you will see the screen below.
Press to toggle ON/OFF the highlighted wavelength.
The ‘Selected’ option allows user to select specic channels to be
measured. Highlight the channel and press‘Enter’ to toggle channel
ON/OFF.
OK

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2.3.2 Oset
When measuring form a test port the ‘Oset’can be added
to the signal power. When you choose the‘Oset’, you can
choose either, ‘All Channel’ and ‘Each Channel’.
Press the button after selecting ‘All Channel’,
you can set up the oset with values between
–25.99 to +25.99 dB for all channels.
‘+’ and‘-’ sign can be changed to (+/-) button.
Press the button after selecting ‘Each Channel’,
you can set up each channel’s oset value.
OK
+/-
OK
2.3.3 Auto Power O
The power automatically goes o if the user does not
input any key in the determined time.
Press the button after selecting ‘Auto Power OFF’,
you can set the Auto power o time in minutes.
You can set the time between 5 to 600 min. by pressing
the number key and button.
OK
OK
2.3.4 Time Set
Press the button after selecting ‘Time Set’, you can
set today’s date and current time.
You can set the time by pressing the number key
and button.
OK
OK

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OK
OK
OK
2.3.5 Data Delete
Press the button after selecting ‘Delete Data’, you
can delete measurement les.
Press the key after choosing the le you want to
delete, the message appears on the screen to conrm to
delete or not.
Press the button, and le will be deleted from the
memory.
2.3.6 Data Format
You can delete all saved les by formatting the memory.
Press the button after‘Data Format’, message
appears on the screen to conrm.
Press the button, all les are deleted from the
memory.
2.3.7 System Info
General information about the equipment.
OK
OK

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2.3.8 Scan Display
‘Scan Display’ consists of‘All’ and ‘Measured’. This can be
selected using ◄ ► ▼ ▲.
‘All ’will display power levels of All wavelengths measured
by the meter REGARDLESS of power level.
If you choose the ‘Measured’, only wavelengths with a
power level higher than -40 dBm are displayed.
2.3.9 PM Mode
The ‘PM Mode’consists of the ‘Auto’and ‘Manual’.
This can be selected using the ◄ ► ▼ ▲ buttons.
If you choose the ‘Auto’, The meter will automatically
detect and display the channel with the highest power.
If Manual is selected the meter will display power level
of the last channel measured. User can display adjacent
channels using the ◄ ► ▼ ▲ buttons.

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2.3.10 Scan Mode
The ‘SCAN Mode’ consists of the ‘Repeat’and ‘Single’. This
can be selected using ◄ ► ▼ ▲.
If you select ‘Repeat’, the instrument repeatedly scans the
optical input measurements are displayed in real time.
If you select ‘Single’, The moment you click on the ‘SCAN’
button, the light source is scanned only once.
2.3.11 Threshold
Threshold allows you to change the baseline, or lowest
power level, of the meter.
Enter the desired value. Use the ‘+/-‘ key as needed.
–30.00 dBm is the default setting.
Press the button after inputting the new threshold
to SAVE the value.
Baseline changes can be found at the graph screen.
OK

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2.3.12 Display Unit
You can change the unit on the display.
The ‘Display unit’ consists of the‘Wavelength’(nm) and ‘Frequency’ (THz).
This can be selected using ◄ ► ▼ ▲.
If you choose the ‘Frequency’, shows the below screen.
2.3.14 Below Threshold
‘Below Threshold’ is either visible or invisible by choosing
‘Display’ or ‘Hide’.
If ‘Hide” is chosen, any power level BELOW the THRESHOLD
will NOT be displayed on the graph.
2.3.13 Graph Unit
Options for GRAPH UNIT are‘Standard” and ‘ITU Grid’
If ‘STANDARD’is chosen, Graph units will be displayed in
Wavelength (nm).
If ‘ITU Grid’is chosen, Graph units will be displayed in
DWDM ITU Channels (17 – 64).

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notes
15 191500 / 1565.50
16 191600 / 1564.68
17 191700 / 1563.86
18 191800 / 1563.05
19 191900 / 1562.23
20 192000 / 1561.42 20 20
21 192100 / 1560.61 21 21 21
22 192200 / 1559.79 22 22
23 192300 / 1558.98 23 23
24 192400 / 1558.17 24 24 24
25 192500 / 1557.36 25
26 192600 / 1556.56 26 26
27 192700 / 1555.75 27
28 192800 / 1554.94 28 28
29 192900 / 1554.13 29 29
30 193000 / 1553.33 30
31 193100 / 1552.52 31
32 193200 / 1551.72 32
33 193300 / 1550.92 33 33 33
34 193400 / 1550.12 34
35 193500 / 1549.32 35 35
36 193600 / 1548.52 36 36
37 193700 / 1547.72 37
38 193800 / 1546.92 38
39 193900 / 1546.12 39 39
40 194000 / 1545.32 40
41 194100 / 1544.53 41
42 194200 / 1543.73 42 42
43 194300 / 1542.94 43
44 194400 / 1542.14 44 44 44
45 194500 / 1541.35 45
46 194600 / 1540.56 46
47 194700 / 1539.77 47 47
48 194800 / 1538.98 48 48
49 194900 / 1538.19 49
50 195000 / 1537.40 50
51 195100 / 1536.61 51 51
52 195200 / 1535.82 52 52 52
53 195300 / 1535.04 53
54 195400 / 1534.25 54 54 54
55 195500 / 1533.47 55
56 195600 / 1532.68 56
57 195700 / 1531.90 57 57 57
58 195800 / 1531.12 58 58
59 195900 / 1530.33 59 59
60 196000 / 1529.55 60
61 196100 / 1528.77 61
62 196200 / 1527.99 62
63 196300 / 1527.22
64 196400 / 1526.44
CH Frequency / Wavelength CH CH CH
(#) (GHz) (nm) (#) (#) (#)
DWDM ITU Channels Fiber Deep FORWARD Metro-E & Fiber Deep Full Spectrum
CorWave 2 & 3 Return Channels