Fluke MultiFiber Pro User manual

PN 4094934
May 2012, Rev. 3 8/2015
©2012-2015 Fluke Corporation
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MultiFiber™ Pro
Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits
Getting Started Guide
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Contents
Accessing the Users Manual.......................................................... 1
Safety ........................................................................................ 1
Contacting Fluke Networks........................................................... 2
Meter and Source Features ........................................................... 2
Battery Installation, Life, and Status ............................................ 3
Meter Display Features .................................................................. 4
Source Display Features ................................................................. 7
User Preferences ............................................................................. 8
Polarity Detection........................................................................... 9
Auto Wavelength Function........................................................... 9
How to Clean MTP/MPO Connectors........................................... 9
How to Measure Optical Power ................................................... 10
How to Measure Loss..................................................................... 11
Set the Reference....................................................................... 11
Set the Limit ............................................................................... 13
Measure Loss .............................................................................. 14
Memory Functions.......................................................................... 16

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MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide

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Accessing the Users Manual
This guide provides basic information to help you get started
using the MultiFiber™Pro meter and source. For additional
information, see the MultiFiber Pro Users Manual on the Fluke
Networks website.
Safety
Warning
To prevent possible eye damage caused by hazardous
radiation, do not look directly into optical connectors
(see page 2). Some sources produce invisible radiation
that can permanently damage your eyes.
Caution
To prevent damage to fiber connectors, to prevent
data loss, and to ensure maximum accuracy of test
results, use proper cleaning procedures to clean all
fiber connectors before every use. Cover all connectors
with protective caps when not in use.
Read the additional safety information in the
MultiFiber Pro Users Manual before you use the meter
or source.

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MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide
Meter and Source Features
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Battery Installation, Life, and Status
Battery Installation, Life, and Status
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The batteries operate for 30 hours minimum in the meter and
source.
 : On/off key.
 : Softkeys. The function for each key shows
above the key.
 : Meter: Press to select power measurement or loss
measurement mode. For access to a menu of test settings
and the VIEW RECORD mode, hold down for 2.5
seconds.
Source: To see modes for the source, hold down for 2.5
seconds.
 MTP/MPO connector with self-closing, protective cover.
Caution
For correct measurements, connect only APC
connectors to the singlemode sources. Connect only
non-APC connectors to the multimode source. You can
connect APC or non-APC connectors to the meter.
 USB port for uploading test records to a PC. You can also
use the port to install software updates.
AA
IEC LR6
NEDA 15A
Note: Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries.

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Meter Display Features
GUE03.EPS
 Modes for the meter and settings for tests. To select the
POWER, SET REF, or LOSS measurement modes, press .
To change settings for measurements or to view records,
hold down for 2.5 seconds, then use  and to
make selections.
 POWER: Use this mode to measure optical power. See
"How to Measure Optical Power" on page 10.
 SET REF: Use this mode to set the reference for loss
measurements. See "Set the Reference" on page 11.
 LOSS: Use this mode to measure loss. See "Measure Loss"
on page 14.
 LOSS LIMIT: Use this mode to set the limit for loss
measurements. See "Set the Limit" on page 13.
 VIEW RECORD: Use this mode to see and delete saved
results. See "Memory Functions" on page 16.

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Meter Display Features
 : There is a problem with a measurement, or you tried
to save a measurement, but the memory is full.
OK: All measurements are satisfactory, or the meter saved
the results.
 POLARITY: The polarity of the connections between the
meter and source:
 A, B, C: The connections use a standard method, A, B, or
C. See the Users Manual.
 POLARITY ?: The connections do not use a standard
method, one or more fibers are not connected, or SCAN
ALL is off on the source.
 UNIV: Shows when modules have the Corning Plug &
Play™Universal Systems method of polarity
management.
 2 kHz: The meter detects a 2 kHz modulated optical signal.
This function helps you identify fibers at patch panels.
 SAVE: When SAVE shows, you can press to save the
power or loss measurement or the reference value.
 : The arrow icons show when you can use or
to scroll through selections or change settings.
 CHANNEL: When you measure power or loss, press to
scroll through the measurements for the channels.
 : When the source is not in auto wavelength mode, press
to change the wavelength.
 DELETE: In VIEW RECORD mode, use DELETE to delete
the selected record or all records. See "Memory Functions"
on page 16.
 Numeric display with units for loss (dB) and power
measurements (mW, µW, dBm).
 REF (reference): Shows when you save the reference level.
See "Set the Reference" on page 11.

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 : Channel indicator. When the source’s SCAN ALL
function is on, the channel indicator is on the channel that
you select. When the source’s SCAN ALL function is off, the
indicator stays on the channel you select on the source.
The numbers for the channels flash in sequence when the
meter measures power or loss.
 The bargraphs show relative value of the loss or power
measurement for each channel. For power measurements,
see 10. For loss measurements, see page 15.
 Numeric display for the wavelength.
 : When the batteries are low, the low battery icon
flashes.
 AUTO shows when the source transmits a wavelength
identifier, and the meter changes its wavelength setting to
agree with the source. When only shows, you must press
on the meter to select the correct wavelength. See
page "Polarity Detection" on page 9.
 : This icon shows when the meter is connected to a PC
through the USB port.