Fluke FindFiber Source User manual

PN 3314833 (English) September 2008
©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
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FindFiber™
Source
Instruction Sheet
The FindFiber™source is used with a SimpliFiber®Pro optical
power meter to identify fiber connections at patch panels.
The source comes with the following:
• Two AA alkaline batteries
• Instruction Sheet
The FindFiber-6 kit comes with the following:
• Six FindFiber sources
• Twelve AA alkaline batteries
• Instruction Sheet
If something is damaged or missing, contact the place of
purchase immediately.
Safety Information
WWarning: Class 1 Laser*
To avoid possible eye damage caused by hazardous
radiation:
• Never look directly into optical connectors. Some
sources produce invisible radiation that can
permanently damage your eyes.
• Never turn on the source unless a fiber is
attached to the port.
• Do not use magnification to view the optical
outputs without proper filtering.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not
stated herein might result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

WCaution
To avoid damaging fiber connectors, to avoid data
loss, and to ensure maximum accuracy of test results:
• Use proper cleaning procedures to clean all fiber
connectors before every use. Neglecting this step
or using improper procedures can cause
unreliable test results and may permanently
damage the connectors.
• Cover all connectors with protective caps when
not in use.
• Never connect the source to an active network.
Doing so can disrupt network operations.
Battery Installation, Life, and Status
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• The batteries last for about 80 hours of typical use.
• Replace the batteries if the LED blinks.
• To conserve battery power, the source turns off after 30
minutes if no keys are pressed.
AA
IEC LR6
NEDA 15A
Note: Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries.

Locating Fibers
1 Connect a SimpliFiber Pro meter and one or more FindFiber
sources to the fiber links as shown below.
2 Turn on the meter and the FindFiber sources.
3 To change the number transmitted by a FindFiber source, turn
the source off, hold down the power key for about 4 seconds;
then release the key when the desired LED turns on.
Note
If you are using a SimpliFiber Pro source, press Ion the
source. The multimode source is fixed at ID 1 and the
singlemode source is fixed at ID 2.
4 On the meter, press Muntil FindFiber™appears.
5 If the meter and a FindFiber source are connected, the
number indicated by the source’s LED appears on the meter.
If the meter and source are not connected, appears
on the meter’s FindFiber display.
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Using the FindFiber Source
ID #3
ID #4
ID #5
SimpliFiber Pro
meter

Registration
Registering your product with Fluke Networks gives you access to
valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting tips,
and other support services. To register, fill out the online
registration form on the Fluke Networks website at
www.flukenetworks.com/registration.
Contacting Fluke Networks
www.flukenetworks.com
[e-mail]
[phone]
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Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.

Specifications
Operating temperature -10ºC to +50ºC
Storage temperature -20ºC to +50ºC
Emitter type Laser
Source connector Fixed SC
FindFiber ID numbers 1 through 8. Default is 3.
Power indicator LED
Power requirement 2 AA alkaline batteries
Battery life* >80 hours (typical)
Automatic power-off 30 minutes
Low battery indicator Blinking LED
Size 7.1 in x 1.3 in x 1.0 in
(17.9 cm x 3.2 cm x 2.5 cm)
Weight 4.4 oz (125 g)
PListed by the Canadian Standards
Association
;Conforms to relevant Australian
standards
)Conforms to relevant European
Union directives
Laser safety Complies with 21CFR.1040.10,11,
and EN60825-1, 2:2007 (Class 1,
Hazard Level 1)
* Battery life depends on the condition and type of batteries used. Fluke
Networks recommends alkaline batteries.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are
warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and
Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts
or accessories.
This warranty does not cover damage from accident, neglect,
misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any
other warranty on Fluke Networks’ behalf. To obtain service
during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke Networks
authorized service center to obtain return authorization
information, then send your defective product to that Service
Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential
damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
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