EXFO PPM1 User manual

User Guide
PON Power Meter
PPM1
www.EXFO.com

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Contents
Regulatory Information ......................................................................................................... vi
1 Introducing the PPM1 PON Power Meter ....................................................1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................2
Available Options ....................................................................................................................4
LED Indicator Description .......................................................................................................5
Battery Status Icon Description ...............................................................................................6
Power Sources ........................................................................................................................7
Temperature Management .....................................................................................................8
Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................8
Conventions ............................................................................................................................9
2 Safety Information .....................................................................................11
General Safety Information ...................................................................................................11
Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit ......................................................................................13
Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL) .............................................................................14
Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................15

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3 Setting up and Using Your PPM1 ...............................................................19
Turning on Your Unit ............................................................................................................19
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................20
Turning off Your Unit ...........................................................................................................22
Understanding the Main Window .........................................................................................23
Selecting the Power Meter Mode ..........................................................................................24
Configuring the Auto-Off Value ............................................................................................26
Adjusting Brightness .............................................................................................................28
Enabling or Disabling Sound Notifications ............................................................................29
Selecting the User Interface Language ..................................................................................31
Adjusting the Date and Time ................................................................................................33
Changing the Power Units ....................................................................................................35
Enabling the PON-aware Feature ..........................................................................................36
Setting up PON Thresholds ...................................................................................................38
Selecting PON Wavelengths and Layers ................................................................................41
Changing Wavelengths (Pro Models) ....................................................................................43
Defining a List of Favorite Wavelengths (Pro Models) ...........................................................45
Automatically Detecting Wavelengths (Pro Models) .............................................................50
Working With Broadband Pass/Fail Thresholds (Pro Models) ................................................52
Setting Reference Values on Your PPM1 ...............................................................................55
Switching Between Power and Loss Measurements ..............................................................57
Nulling Electrical Offsets .......................................................................................................60
Measuring Power or Loss ......................................................................................................61
Working in Min./Max. Mode .................................................................................................63
Using the VFL ........................................................................................................................65
Reverting to Factory Settings ................................................................................................68
4 Managing Test Results ................................................................................71
Viewing Measurements ........................................................................................................71
Viewing Results in the Margin Meter ....................................................................................73
Deleting Measurements (Clearing Data) ...............................................................................74
Transferring Results to a Computer ......................................................................................77
5 Maintenance ................................................................................................79
Cleaning Optical Connectors Using a Mechanical Cleaner ....................................................80
Cleaning the Touchscreen .....................................................................................................81
Recharging the Battery .........................................................................................................81
Battery Maintenance Recommendations ..............................................................................84
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................86
Updating the Application .....................................................................................................94
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................96
Recycling and Disposal .........................................................................................................97

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6 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................99
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................99
Accessing the Online Documentation .................................................................................100
Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................101
Viewing System Information ...............................................................................................102
Transportation ....................................................................................................................103
7 Warranty ....................................................................................................105
General Information ...........................................................................................................105
Gray Market and Gray Market Products ..............................................................................106
Liability ...............................................................................................................................107
Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................107
Certification ........................................................................................................................107
Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................108
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................109
Index ...............................................................................................................111

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Regulatory Information
USA Electromagnetic Interference Regulatory
Statement
Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,
subpart B compliance in the United States of America. However, EXFO Inc.
makes reasonable efforts to ensure compliance to the applicable
standards.
The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user documentation, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Canada Electromagnetic Interference Regulatory
Statement
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference.
Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre de l'énergie
radio-fréquence et, s'il n'est pas installé et utilisé conformément à la
documentation de l'utilisateur, il peut occasionner une interférence néfaste
aux communications radio. L'utilisation de cet équipement dans une zone
résidentielle est susceptible d'occasionner une interférence néfaste.
Caution: This equipment is not intended for use in residential
environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio reception
in such environments.
Attention : Cet appareil n'est pas destiné à être utilisé dans des
environnements résidentiels et peut ne pas assurer la protection adéquate
à la réception radioélectrique dans ce type d'environnements.

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This is a class A, group 1 product.
Ceci est un produit de classe A, groupe 1.
Class A equipment: Equipment that is, by virtue of its characteristics,
highly unlikely to be used in a residential environment, including a
home business shall be classified as class A and shall comply with the
class A limits specified in the applicable ICES standard. Characteristics
considered in this assessment include price, marketing and advertising
methodology, the degree to which the functional design inhibits
applications suitable to residential environments, or any combination
of features that would effectively preclude the use of such equipment
in a residential environment.
Classe A : Matériel qui, en raison de ses caractéristiques, ne sera fort
probablement pas utilisé dans un milieu domiciliaire ni par des
entreprises établies à domicile. Parmi les caractéristiques considérées
dans cette évaluation, il y a le prix, les méthodes de commercialisation
et de publicité, la mesure dans laquelle les fonctions de l'appareil font
qu'il ne se prête pas à des applications convenant au milieu
domiciliaire ou toute combinaison de ces caractéristiques qui aurait
pour conséquence d'en prévenir effectivement l'utilisation à domicile.
Utilisé également pour indiquer les limites d'émission correspondantes
qui s'appliquent à un tel matériel.
Class B equipment: Equipment that cannot be classified as Class A
shall comply with the Class B limits specified in the applicable ICES
standard.
Classe B : Matériel qui ne peut pas être inclus dans la classe A. Utilisé
également pour indiquer les limites d'émission correspondantes qui
s'appliquent à un tel matériel.

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Group 1 equipment: group 1 contains all equipment which is not
classified as group 2 equipment, and includes equipment such as
laboratory and scientific equipment, industrial process, measurement
and control equipment.
Group 2 equipment: group 2 contains all ISM RF equipment in which
radio-frequency energy in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz is
intentionally generated and used or only used locally, in the form of
electromagnetic radiation, inductive and/or capacitive coupling, for the
treatment of material for inspection/analysis purposes, or for transfer of
electromagnetic energy.
Appareils du groupe 1 : le groupe 1 réunit tous les appareils compris
dans le domaine d’application de la présente Norme, qui ne sont pas
classés comme étant des appareils du groupe 2. Le groupe 1 inclut les
appareils scientifiques et de laboratoire, les processus industriels,
appareils de mesure ou de contrôle.
Appareils du groupe 2 : le groupe 2 réunit tous les appareils ISM à
fréquences radioélectriques dans lesquels de l’énergie à fréquences
radioélectriques dans la plage de fréquences comprises entre 9 kHz et
400 GHz est produite et utilisée volontairement ou uniquement utilisée
localement sous forme de rayonnement électromagnétique, de
couplage inductif et/ou capacitif, pour le traitement de la matière, à
des fins d’examen ou d’analyse ou pour le transfert d’énergie
électromagnétique.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)
The SDoC for your product is as follows:
CAN ICES-001 (A) / NMB-001 (A)

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EU and UK Electromagnetic Compatibility
Regulatory Statement
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures. Your product is suitable for use in industrial
electromagnetic environments.
General Wireless Compliance Related Information
Your unit comes with an internal wireless module (adapter) and antenna
for which the information hereafter applies:
Your unit comes with an internal wireless module (adapter) and antenna
for which the information hereafter applies:
This product does not contain any wireless user-serviceable components.
Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate
warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
Canada and USA Wireless Compliance Related
Information
Your unit comes with an internal wireless module (adapter) and antenna
for which the information hereafter applies:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Innovation, Sciences and Economic
Development Canada license-exempt RSS standards.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Use in Specific Environments:
The use of wireless products in hazardous locations is limited by the
constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
The use of wireless products on airplanes is governed by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
The use of wireless products in hospitals is restricted to the limits set
forth by each hospital.
High-power radars are allocated as the primary users of the 5.25 to
5.35 GHz, and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage to this device.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit
set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended
operation as described in this user documentation.
Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the device can be
kept as far as possible from the user’s body.
RF Function and Frequency Range:
Your unit is designed to operate in the Bluetooth 2.4 GHz bands, channels 0
through 80, 2400 MHz – 2480 MHz.

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EU and UK Wireless Compliance Related
Information
Your unit is designed to operate in the Bluetooth 2.4 GHz band.
The information about the Bluetooth band is Channels 0 through 80
-2400 MHz - 2480 MHz.
The output power is 4 dBm typical.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver),
intended for use in all EU member states, United Kingdom, and EFTA
countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy, the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum
authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up
outdoor radio links and/or for supplying access to telecommunications
and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up radio links in France, and in
some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the
frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information, the
end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
Simplified EU and UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, EXFO declares that the radio equipment type “PPM1” is in
compliance with European Directive 2014/53/EU and the UK legislation S.I.
2017/1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following
Internet address: www.exfo.com/en/resources/legal-documentation.

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EU Economic Operator
Japanese Technical Conformity Mark for Radio
Law
This equipment contains specified radio equipment that has been certified
to the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification for Japan, under the
Radio Law.
Japan Wireless Compliance Related Information
Your unit is designed to operate in the Bluetooth 2.4 GHz bands.
The information about the Bluetooth bands is Channels 0 through 80,
2400 MHz – 2480 MHz.
The output power is 4 dBm typical.
EXFO Solutions SAS
2, rue Jacqueline Auriol,
Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande,
35091 Rennes Cedex 9
FRANCE
R201-180924

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1 Introducing the PPM1 PON
Power Meter
The PPM1 PON Power Meter is an ultra-simple and ultra-fast tool that
allows you to measure optical signal power or link loss values and store
them at the touch of a button.
Pocket-sized and rugged, the PPM1 is designed for extensive use in the
field. It has a high capacity data storage for test results. The PON-awareTM
lets you select the active PON layers on the network under test and if the
unit detects a signal which does not correspond to the layer you have
selected.
The Pro unit comes with built-in expertise with automation that avoids
human error (smart features such as auto-wavelength recognition and
switching). The Pro configuration includes a broadband power meter,
which can detect different tones from a source (270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz and
2kHz), plus a visual fault locator that emits light in three different modes
(continuous, slow blink and fast blink) to trace fibers and identify breaks
and macrobends.

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Main Features
Main Features
Your PPM1 includes the following features:
Color display
Capacitive touchscreen
Power and storage buttons for quick action
Rechargeable battery
Operates with USB power, even when charging battery and you can
switch between the two modes without affecting operation
Bluetooth® connectivity with mobile device
Easy software updates using an USB connection
Dual PON-technology measurement
PON-awareTM active PON layer detection feature
Visual graph bar representation with pass/fail limits thresholds
Easy retrieval of the measurements through USB connection; no need
for additional software or drivers
Batch post processing and reporting available on your computer with
FastReporter
Cloud connectivity and reporting available with the EXFO Exchange
mobile app
Optional VFL (Pro model)
Broadband measurements for the available measurement ranges (Pro
model)
Min/Max monitoring mode (Pro model)

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Main Features
Front panel
Touchscreen
Power (on/off) button
Detector port
VFL (optional)
Store button
Battery status LED

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Available Options
Available Options
Several options are available for the PON Power Meter:
Option Description
PPM1-D Entry model, (1490, 1550 and1577 nm) with standard range of 15 to
-45 dBm.
PPM1-PRO-
D
High end model (1490, 1550, 1577, 1310 and 1625 nm) with VFL and
broadband options and standard range of 15 to -45 dBm.
Top panel
Bottom panel USB 2.0 Type-C connector for battery
charging
(compatible with traditional charger and
power-delivery (PD) charger)
VFL (optional)
Detector port

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LED Indicator Description
LED Indicator Description
The LED indicator, located between the two buttons, provides you with
information about the battery status.
Unit Status Meaning
Connected to an
external power
source
Blue, continuous The battery is charging and the power
level is equal to 95 % or more.
Blue, blinking – slow The battery is charging and the power
level is below 95 %.
Red, continuous An error occurred. This could mean a
charger error or that the temperature is
too high.
Not connected to
an external
power source
Off The unit is not charging and there are
no errors.
Red, continuous for 5
seconds
The battery power is too low to operate
the unit.

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Battery Status Icon Description
Battery Status Icon Description
The battery status icon is shown in the upper right corner of the title bar. It
complements the information provided by the unit’s LED.
Icon Meaning
The portion of the icon that appears in white in the title
bar (in black here) reflects the current battery level.
A red icon indicates that the battery level is running
low and that you should connect the unit to a power
outlet.
A flash symbol indicates that the unit is charging.

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Power Sources
Power Sources
The PON Power Meter operates with the following power sources:
Indoor use only: USB power adapter connected to a power outlet
(fastest way to charge the battery).
Note: The standard USB ports of a computer can power your unit or charge its
battery, but it will be slower than if you are using the adapter.
Note: If you have a vehicle equipped with dedicated USB charging ports, you
could connect your unit to one of these ports to charge the battery. The
actual results will vary with each vehicle. You could also use a certified USB
power bank (portable charger) to charge your unit.
Indoor and outdoor use: One lithium-polymer (Li-Po) rechargeable
battery (main battery that automatically takes over if you disconnect
the unit from its external power source). You can switch from an
external power source to battery power or vice versa without affecting
operation. The real-time clock is also powered by the battery; should
the unit be fully discharged however, the real-time clock will retain the
date and time values for a few days (typically a little over a week) until
you recharge it again.
Note: You can replace the main battery yourself (see Replacing the Battery on
page 95), but this will reset the real-time clock.
Note: When the ambient temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or when it reaches or
exceeds about 45 °C (113°F), the main battery can either charge slower
than usual, or not charge at all, depending on the internal temperature of
your unit.
For more information, see Electrical Safety Information on page 14.