Fluke MultiFiber Pro User manual

May 2012
©2012 Fluke Corporation
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MultiFiber™Pro
Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits
Users Manual

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Contents
Title Page
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base ................................................................................................................................. 1
Contacting Fluke Networks .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
MFTK1200 Base Kit ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
MFTK1400 Inspection Kit ............................................................................................................................................... 5
MFPOWERMETER MultiFiber Pro Power Meter ........................................................................................................... 5
MFMULTIMODESOURCE MultiFiber Pro 850 nm Source ............................................................................................. 5
Battery Installation, Life, and Status .................................................................................................................................... 6
Keys and Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Display Features .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
How to Change User Preferences ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Polarity Detection ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2 kHz Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Auto Wavelength Function .................................................................................................................................................. 13
How to Clean MTP/MPO Connectors ................................................................................................................................... 13
How to Measure Optical Power ........................................................................................................................................... 15

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How to Measure Loss ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Measure the Loss of Your Test Reference Cords .......................................................................................................... 18
Set the Limit for Loss Measurements ............................................................................................................................ 18
About the Reference ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Set the Reference for Loss Measurements .................................................................................................................... 19
Measure Loss .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
If Loss is Negative ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
How to Identify Cables or Fibers .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Memory Functions ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
View Records .................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Delete Records ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Upload Records to a PC .................................................................................................................................................. 30
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Clean the Meter and Source .......................................................................................................................................... 31
See the Software Version and Calibration Date .......................................................................................................... 31
Update the Software ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Options and Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Environmental ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Meter .............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
850 nm Source ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Calibration Cycle ............................................................................................................................................................ 37
Certifications, Compliance, and Regulatory Information ............................................................................................ 37
Appendix A: Polarities for MTP/MPO Connections ............................................................................................................. 39
Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections ..................................................................................................................... 43

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List of Figures
Figure Page
1. Installing the Batteries.......................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Meter and Source Features .................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Meter Display Features ......................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Source Display Features ........................................................................................................................................ 10
5. How to Use the OneClick Cleaner for MTP/MPO Connectors ............................................................................14
6. Connections for Power Measurements................................................................................................................ 16
7. Power Measurement Display................................................................................................................................ 16
8. Reference Connections for Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors.......................................21
9. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Permanent Links with Unpinned
MTP/MPO Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 23
10. Loss Measurement Display ................................................................................................................................... 24
11. View Record Display (loss measurement shown)................................................................................................ 28
12. Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................................................... 30
A-1. Connections for Types A, B, and C Patch Cords .................................................................................................. 40
A-2. Connections for the Corning Plug & Play™Universal Systems Method ............................................................. 41
B-1. Reference Connections for Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors....................................... 44
B-2. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors ..... 45
B-3. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type B Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors...... 46
B-4. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type C Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors...... 47

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Figure Page
B-5. Reference Connections for Permanent Links with Pinned and Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors...................48
B-6. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Permanent Links with Unpinned and Pinned
MTP/MPO Connectors ...........................................................................................................................................49
B-7. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type B Permanent Links with Unpinned and Pinned
MTP/MPO Connectors ...........................................................................................................................................50
B-8. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type C Permanent Links with Unpinned and Pinned
MTP/MPO Connectors ...........................................................................................................................................51
B-9. Reference Connections for Permanent Links with Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors............................................52
B-10. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Permanent Links with Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors ..........53
B-11. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type B Permanent Links with Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors...........54
B-12. Connections Loss Measurements on Type C Permanent Links with Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors.................55
B-13. Connections for Loss Measurements on Permanent Links with Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors when
Links are Used with Corning Plug & Play™Universal Systems.............................................................................56
B-14. Reference Connections for Fiber Modules with Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors................................................57
B-15. Connections for Loss Measurements on a Straight-Through Fiber Module with a Pinned
MTP/MPO Connector.............................................................................................................................................58
B-16. Connections for Loss Measurements on a Corning Plug & Play™Universal Systems Module...........................59

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MultiFiber™Pro Fiber Test Kits
Introduction
The MultiFiber™Pro meter and source let you measure
optical power and power loss on fiber installations that have
MTP®/MPO connectors.
In one test, the meter measures optical power or power loss
on 12 fibers at one wavelength. The test results include the
polarity of the connections (A, B, C, or other). The meter
measures at 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, or 1550 nm.
The meter stores the loss or power measurements for up to
250 12-fiber cables. You can use LinkWare™software to
upload the records to a PC and create professional-quality
test reports.
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.
The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base
The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base answers common
questions about Fluke Networks products and provides
articles on cable testing techniques and technology. To
access the Knowledge Base, log on to
www.flukenetworks.com, then click SUPPORT >
Knowledge Base.

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Contacting Fluke Networks
www.flukenetworks.com
[e-mail]
[phone]
Fluke Networks
PO Box 777
Everett, WA 98206-0777
USA
• Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244
• Beijing: 86 (10) 6512-3435
• Brazil: 11 3759 7600
• Canada: 1-800-363-5853
• Europe: [phone]
• Hong Kong: 852 2721-3228
• Japan: 03-6714-3117
• Korea: 82 2 539-6311
• Singapore: [phone]
• Taiwan: (886) 2-227-83199
• USA: 1-800-283-5853
Visit our website for a complete list of phone numbers.
Safety Information
Table 1 describes the international electrical symbols used on
the meter and source and in this manual.
Table 1. International Electrical Symbols
Warning or Caution: risk of damage or
destruction to equipment or software. See
explanations in the manual.
Warning: Risk of electric shock.
Warning: Class 1 laser. Risk of eye damage
from hazardous radiation.
Do not put products containing circuit boards
into the garbage. Dispose of circuits boards in
accordance with local regulations.
X: This key on the meter and source turns the units on and
off.
W
X
*
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WWarning: Class 1 Laser*
To prevent possible eye damage caused by
hazardous radiation:
• Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some
optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can
cause permanent damage to your eyes.
• Do not turn on the source unless a fiber is attached
to the port.
• When you inspect fiber endfaces, use only
magnification devices that have the correct filters.
• Do not open the case, except to change the
batteries; no user-serviceable parts are inside.
• Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not
stated herein can possibly result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
• If this equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment can possibly be impaired.
WCaution
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. 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.
• Do not connect the source to an active network.
Doing so can disrupt network operations.
• To prevent unreliable test results, replace the
battery as soon as the low battery icon appears.

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Unpacking
The MultiFiber Pro Fiber Test Kits come with the accessories
listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact
the place of purchase immediately.
MFTK1200 Base Kit
• MultiFiber Pro optical power meter
• MultiFiber Pro 850 nm source
• Two test reference cords, OM4, MTP/MPO, pinned/
pinned, type B polarity, 1 m
• One test reference cord, OM4, MTP/MPO, pinned/
unpinned, type B polarity, 1 m
• One test reference cord, OM4, MTP/MPO, unpinned/
unpinned, type B polarity, 0.3 m
• Two MTP/MPO adapters, key up/key up
• 4 AA alkaline batteries
• IBC™OneClick Cleaner for MTP/MPO connectors
• USB cable for PC communications
• Carrying case
• MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide
• MultiFiber Pro Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD

Unpacking
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MFTK1400 Inspection Kit
• MultiFiber Pro optical power meter
• MultiFiber Pro 850 nm source
• FT600 FiberInspector™Pro Video Microscope
• NF370 MTP/MPO tip for the Video Microscope
• Two test reference cords, OM4, MTP/MPO, pinned/
pinned, type B polarity, 1 m
• One test reference cord, OM4, MTP/MPO, pinned/
unpinned, type B polarity, 1 m
• One test reference cord, OM4, MTP/MPO, unpinned/
unpinned, type B polarity, 0.3 m
• Two MTP/MPO adapters, key up/key up
• 4 AA alkaline batteries
• IBC™OneClick cleaner for MTP/MPO connectors
• USB cable for PC communications
• Carrying case for the MultiFiber Pro
• Carrying case for the FT600
• MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide
• MultiFiber Pro Product Manuals CD
• LinkWare Software CD
MFPOWERMETER MultiFiber Pro Power Meter
• MultiFiber Pro optical power meter
• 2 AA alkaline batteries
MFMULTIMODESOURCE MultiFiber Pro 850 nm
Source
• MultiFiber Pro 850 nm source
• 2 AA alkaline batteries

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Battery Installation, Life, and Status
AA
IEC LR6
NEDA 15A
Note: Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries.
Figure 1 shows how to install the batteries.
The batteries operate for 30 hours minimum in the meter
and source.
When the batteries are low, the low battery icon (  )
flashes.
GUE02.EPS
Figure 1. Installing the Batteries
Keys and Connectors
GUE05.EPS
Figure 2. Meter and Source Features
D
A
B
C
E

Keys and Connectors
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A: On/off key.
B: Softkeys. The function for each key shows
above the key. For access to user preferences, hold
down and for 2.5 seconds. See "How to Change
User Preferences" on page 11.
C-: Meter: Press -to change the measurement mode.
For access to a menu of test settings and the VIEW
RECORD mode, hold down -for 2.5 seconds. See item
Ain Figure 3 on page 8.
Source: To see modes for the source, hold down -for
2.5 seconds. See item Ain Figure 4 on page 10.
DMTP/MPO connector with self-closing, protective cover.
EUSB port for uploading test records from the meter to a
PC. See "Upload Records to a PC" on page 30. You can
also use the port to install software updates. See
"Update the Software" on page 32.

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Display Features
GEU03.EPS
Figure 3. Meter Display Features
AModes 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 15.
• SET REF: Use this mode to set the reference for loss
measurements. See "Set the Reference for Loss
Measurements" on page 19.
• LOSS: Use this mode to measure loss. See "How to
Measure Loss" on page 18.
• LOSS LIMIT: Select this to set the limit for loss
measurements. See "Set the Limit for Loss
Measurements" on page 18.
• VIEW RECORD: Use this mode to see and delete saved
results. See "View Records" on page 27.
B: 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.

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CPOLARITY: The polarity of the connections between the
meter and source:
• A, B, C: The connections use a standard method, A, B,
or C. See Figure A-1 on page 40.
• ?: The connections do not use a standard method.
• OTHER: The connections use the Corning Plug &
Play™Universal Systems method of polarity
management. See Figure B-16 on page 59.
• If POLARITY does not show, one or more fibers are
not connected or SCAN ALL is off on the source.
D2 kHz: The meter detects a 2 kHz modulated optical
signal. This function helps you identify fibers at patch
panels. See "How to Identify Cables or Fibers" on page
26.
ESAVE: When SAVE shows, you can press to save the
power or loss measurement or the reference value.
F: The arrow icons show when you can use or
to scroll through selections or change settings.
GCHANNEL: When you measure power or loss, press 
to scroll through the measurements for the channels.
H: When the source is not in auto wavelength mode,
press to change the wavelength.
IDELETE: In VIEW RECORD mode, use DELETE to
delete the selected record or all records. See "Delete
Records" on page 27.
JNumeric display with units for loss (dB) and power
measurements (mW,µW,dBm).
KREF (reference): Shows when you save the reference
level. See "Set the Reference for Loss Measurements"
on page 19.
L: 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.
MThe bargraphs show relative value of the loss or power
measurement for each channel. For power
measurements, see Figure 7 on page 16. For loss
measurements, see Figure 9 on page 23.
NNumeric display for the wavelength.
O: When the batteries are low, the low battery icon
flashes.

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PAUTO 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 "Auto Wavelength Function" on
page 13.
Q: This icon shows when the meter is connected to a
PC through the USB port.
GUE04.EPS
Figure 4. Source Display Features

How to Change User Preferences
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AModes for the source (to see the menu, hold down M
for 2.5 seconds):
• SCAN ALL ON: The source changes the channel
automatically.
SCAN ALL OFF: You press or to change
the channel.
• AUTO : ON: The source transmits a wavelength
identifier that a MultiFiber Pro meter can read.
OFF: The source does not transmit a wavelength
identifier because the source is in 2 kHz mode. See
page "Auto Wavelength Function" on page 13.
• MODE 2 kHz: The output is a 2 kHz modulated
optical signal. Use this mode to identify fibers at
patch panels. See "How to Identify Cables or Fibers"
on page 26.
• SET : Lets you change the wavelength when AUTO
is OFF.
BShows the channel that is active.
CCHANNEL: When SCAN ALL is OFF, press or 
to change the channel.
DNumeric display for the wavelength.
E: When the batteries are low, the low battery icon
flashes.
How to Change User Preferences
Table 2 describes the user preferences you can set for the
meter and source.
To set user preferences for the meter or source
1 For the meter: Make sure the meter is in power or loss
measurement mode.
For the source: Make sure the source is in signal output
mode.
2 Hold down and together for 2.5 seconds.
3 To change a setting, press . Or press if 
shows.
4 To see the next setting, press -.
5 To save the settings and exit setup mode, hold down
and for 2.5 seconds.

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Polarity Detection
You can use the MultiFiber Pro meter and source to see the
polarity of MTP/MPO patch cords and cables. The signals
from the source include the channel numbers. The meter
compares the transmitted numbers to the numbers of the
channels that received the signals. The meter can then show
the polarity of the connections:
• A, B, C: The connections use a standard method, A, B,
or C. See Figure A-1 on page 40.
• ?: The connections do not use a standard method.
• OTHER: The connections use the Corning Plug &
Play™Universal Systems method of polarity
management. See Figure B-16 on page 59.
• If POLARITY does not show, one or more fibers are
not connected or SCAN ALL is off on the source.
WCaution
To get the correct polarity indication when you
measure loss, you must use type B test reference
cords when you set the reference.
Table 2. User Preferences
Setting Choices
+$+ Turn the backlight off or on.
&&
#

 $

The meter and source turn off
automatically if you do not press any keys
for the selected period of minutes.
To disable this function, select the dashes.
%')
*
(
)(
%,
Meter only: Month (%')), day (*), year
((), hour ()(), and minutes (%,). The
meter includes the date and time with
measurements you save. The hour is in 24-
hour format. To see the date and time in
saved records, look at the records in
LinkWare software.
+

+: The software version number.
: Meter only. The factory calibration
date.
See "See the Software Version and
Calibration Date" on page 31.

2 kHz Mode
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2 kHz Mode
The source has a 2 kHz modulated output mode that you
can use to identify fibers. See"How to Identify Cables or
Fibers" on page 26.
To select 2 kHz mode
1 On the source, hold down -for 2.5 seconds, press
or to put the cursor next to MODE, then
press -to make 2 kHz show.
2 To save the setting and exit setup mode, hold down -
for 2.5 seconds.
Notes
When the source is in 2 kHz mode and the meter is
in loss measurement mode, , the bargraphs, ((,
and 2 kHz flash on the meter’s display, and you
cannot save measurements.
The source’s auto wavelength function does not
operate when you use 2 kHz mode.
Auto Wavelength Function
The signal from the source includes an identifier that tells
the meter which wavelength to measure. The source
transmits the auto wavelength signal unless it is in 2 kHz
mode. When you select 2 kHz mode, the source’s AUTO 
setting automatically changes to OFF.
How to Clean MTP/MPO Connectors
Always clean and inspect endfaces in fiber connectors before
you make connections. Fluke Networks recommends that
you use a mechanical cleaner, such as the Fluke Networks
IBC™OneClick Cleaner, to clean connectors.
To use a OneClick cleaner to clean MTP/MPO connectors
WCaution
To prevent damage to the device and to
connectors and to keep contamination off of
endfaces, read all instructions and obey all
safety precautions given in the instructions for
the device you use to clean connectors.
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1 To clean a bulkhead connector, remove the cap from the
cleaner. To clean the connector on a fiber cable, remove
only the tip of the cap. See Figure 5.
2 Push the cleaner into the connector, then turn the dial
on the cleaner until you hear a loud click. Then remove
the cleaner.
3 Use a fiber microscope, such as the FT600
FiberInspector™Mini Video Microscope, to inspect the
connector. If necessary, clean and inspect the connector
again.
GUE01.EPS
Figure 5. How to Use the OneClick Cleaner for
MTP/MPO Connectors
AB
Guide cap
Remove the
guide cap
CLICK!
CLICK!