Fluke SimpliFiber User manual

SimpliFiber™

SIMPLIFIBERTM
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PN 1886978 (English) April 2002, 4/02
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SIMPLIFIBER TM
User Guide
ENGLISH
A Guide to using the SIMPLIFIBERTM to install,
manage, and trou leshoot single-mode and
multimode fi er ca ling systems.
SIMPLIFIBERTM accurately measures power loss of
single-mode and multimode fi er optic
ca ling.
It features automatic wavelength detection,
storage of test results, and PC data ase sup-
port in an easy-to-use low cost design.

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction ......................... 5
The Simple Fi er Solution ........................................5
The SimpliFi er Kit ................................................... 6
The SimpliFi er Accessory Kits ................................7
SimpliFi er Meter .................................................8
SimpliFi er 850/1300 Source ................................9
SimpliFi er 1310 Source .................................... 10
SimpliFi er 1550 Source .................................... 11
SimpliFi er Meter ................................................. 12
Using the Keypad ............................................... 12
Reading the Display ........................................... 14
SimpliFi er Source ................................................. 15
Using the Keypad ............................................... 15
LED Indicators .................................................... 16
Cali ration ............................................................. 18
Technical Support .................................................. 18
Contacting Fluke Networks ............................... 19
Product Versions ................................................... 20
Chapter 2 - Measuring Loss .................. 21
The Reference Value............................................. 21
The Reference Methods ....................................... 22
Method A ........................................................... 23
Measuring Loss using Method A ....................... 24
Method B ............................................................ 25
Measuring Loss using Method B ........................ 27
Method C ............................................................ 28
Measuring Loss using Method C ........................ 29
Saving Results ........................................................ 31

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Viewing Results ..................................................... 32
Deleting Results .................................................... 32
Uploading to a PC ................................................. 33
Chapter 3 - Measuring Power ............... 35
Measuring Power .................................................. 35
Appendix A - Technical Specifications . 37
SimpliFi er Meter ................................................. 37
SimpliFi er Source ................................................. 38
Appendix B - Error Messages ................ 40
Err 1 - Invalid Reference value. ............................ 40
Err 2 - UNDER or OVER limit. ................................ 40
Err 3 - Memory is full, cannot save result. ........... 40
Err 4 - No results are stored in memory. ............. 41
Err 5 - Wavelength cannot e changed. .............. 41
Err 6 - Cali ration is expired. ................................ 41
Err 7 - Communication error etween SimpliFi er
Meter and PC. ....................................................... 41
Err 8 - Connection error etween SimpliFi er and
PC ........................................................................... 42

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Chapter 1 - Introd ction
The Simple Fiber Solution
Welcome to the family of fi er optic installa-
tion, test and diagnostic products.
SIMPLIFIBER is a high quality fi er optic ca ling
test tool for easy and rapid identification of
failure points in a fi er network. It consists of
two units: SIMPLIFIBER Meter and SIMPLIFIBER
Source.
SIMPLIFIBER Meter, the optical power meter, and
SIMPLIFIBER Source, the optical light source,
address the challenges of installing, manag-
ing, and trou leshooting multimode and
single-mode fi er ca ling systems.
The SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 Source provides a
consistent dual wavelength light that allows
you to quickly and accurately assess the
performance of fi er optic transmission paths
and equipment. It also supplies a modulated
signal for use with fi er identifiers.
The SIMPLIFIBER Meter measures the power of
light emerging from the fi er. By measuring
optical power, SIMPLIFIBER Meter verifies the

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proper installation and operations of fi er
optic components, such as fi er optic hu
modules, repeaters, and adapter cards.
SIMPLIFIBER also helps to identify faulty patch
ca les, failing splices, or ad couplers and
connectors y measuring signal loss.
The SIMPLIFIBER Meter can e used with any
source operating at 850, 1300, 1310, or 1550.
The SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300, 1310, or 1550 Source
can e used with any power meter.
A hinged cover protects the units connector(s).
It also allows the units to e propped up
during use.
The SIMPLIFIBER Kit
The SIMPLIFIBER kit contains the SIMPLIFIBER Meter
and SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 Source units. The kit
includes the optical cleaning supplies that are
needed to keep fi er connectors and adapters
free from contamination.
The SIMPLIFIBER kit contains:
 SIMPLIFIBER Meter
 SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 Source
 ST or SC connector adapter
 A soft carrying case
 Four AA alkaline atteries (two for each
unit)

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 Fi er cleaning supplies
 ScanLink Software
 A communication ca le to connect to the PC
 Registration Card and User Guide
The SIMPLIFIBER Accessory Kits
The SIMPLIFIBER Meter allows you to use differ-
ent light sources.
SIMPLIFIBER 1310 Source and SIMPLIFIBER 1550
Source, additional sources for the verification
of single-mode fi er at 1310nm and 1550 nm,
are sold separately.
SIMPLIFIBER 1310 Source and SIMPLIFIBER 1550
Source are active laser sources that work with
SIMPLIFIBER Meter to verify optical ca le trans-
mission quality.
SIMPLIFIBER Meter will recognize all SIMPLIFIBER
Sources and automatically set the appropriate
wavelength.

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SIMPLIFIBER threaded
optical receiver port.
Accepts different
connector adapters.
Powers SIMPLIFIBER N or FF.
SHFT in conjunction with other keys executes
extended functions. REF sets the Reference.
λ increases the wavelength from 850nm to
1300nm to 1310nm to 1550nm. SHFT + dBm
switches the mode between dBm and dB.
SAVE saves test results. SHFT + DEL deletes
results.
DB-9 Serial Connector
allows attachment of a
serial cable for inter-
face with PC-based
software (Scanlink).
SIMPLIFIBER Meter

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Powers SIMPLIFIBER Source ON or OFF.
AUTO senses the wavelength currently
used y SIMPLIFIBER.
MOD allows you to toggle etween
continuous and modulated lightsource
λ turns on the 850nm or 1300nm output
when ca le is moved from one port to the
other.
SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 So rce
850 nm ST or SC
connector port
1300 nm ST or SC
connector port

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Powers SIMPLIFIBER Source ON or OFF.
AUTO senses the wavelength currently
used y SIMPLIFIBER.
MOD allows you to toggle etween
continuous and modulated lightsource
SIMPLIFIBER 1310 So rce
1310 nm ST or SC
connector port

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Powers SIMPLIFIBER Source ON or OFF.
AUTO senses the wavelength currently
used y SIMPLIFIBER.
MOD allows you to toggle etween
continuous and modulated lightsource
SIMPLIFIBER 1550 So rce
1550 nm ST or SC
connector port

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SIMPLIFIBER Meter
The SIMPLIFIBER Meter interface consists of an
LCD display and a keypad.
Using the Keypad
Use the SIMPLIFIBER Meter keypad to select the
functions necessary to test and trou leshoot
fi er optic ca ling. Each key performs at least
two functions. When multiple keys are re-
quired to activate a function, press and hold
each key in the order shown elow.
When turned on, SIMPLIFIBER Meter will
flash the LCD power up test and then resume
the test mode that was last executed. To
conserve attery life SIMPLIFIBER Meter will turn
off automatically when no signal is detected
and no key has een used for 60 minutes.
Press this utton to shift to the upper key
functions (dB/m and DEL). When activated the
word SHFT is displayed.
Press and hold this utton to set the Refer-
ence.
Press this utton until SHFT is displayed, press
it again to display the reference value.
Press this utton to change the wave-
length (λ). The sequence is: 850nm, 1300nm,

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1310nm, and 1550nm. Use this function only
when connecting to a lightsource other than
SIMPLIFIBER Source. When using SIMPLIFIBER 850/
1300, 1310, or 1550 Sources in AUTO mode,
the wavelength will e detected automati-
cally.
+ Use these uttons to change the
mode etween Power Meter (dBm) and Loss
Meter (dB).
Press this utton to display the next
availa le position where a test can e saved.
Press and hold this utton to SAVE test results.
Press and then press and hold to
DELETE the last saved test result.
Press and then press to VIEW the
last saved test result.

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Reading the Display
The display is operational when all LCD icons
appear as shown elow.
If no icons appear when the unit is in opera-
tion, check the atteries for correct installa-
tion or install new atteries.
Measure at 850nm wavelength
Measure at 1300nm wavelength
Measure at 1310nm wavelength
Measure at 1550nm wavelength
Align units, set Reference
Low Battery power
Error occurred
Successful operation
Negative value
Loss measurement value displayed
Power measurement value displayed
Current reference value eing stored
Result or Error message

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SIMPLIFIBER Source
The SIMPLIFIBER Source is an active and intelli-
gent light source that works with SIMPLIFIBER
Meter to verify optical ca le transmission
quality.
The SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 is an LED light source.
The SIMPLIFIBER 1310 and 1550 Sources are laser
light sources.
WARNING:
When sing SIMPLIFIBER 1310 or 1550
So rce, visible and/or invisible laser ra-
diation co ld be present.
Avoid direct expos re to the beam.
Using the Keypad
When turned on the SIMPLIFIBER Source
will light the LED of the last active transmis-
sion mode.
Press AUTO and SIMPLIFIBER Meter will
automatically sense the current SIMPLIFIBER
Source wavelength. When using SIMPLIFIBER
Meter and SIMPLIFIBER Source, AUTO mode
should always e selected, so that SIMPLIFIBER
Meter can automatically determine the λ of

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the transmitted light.
The transmitted light can e operated
continuously or modulated. When measuring
power, use the continuous light source. When
identifying fi er ca les with an identifier, use
the 2kHz modulated mode.
Press MOD to toggle etween continuous and
modulated lightsource. When Continuous
Wave is selected, the LED will show a steady
light; when 2kHz (modulated) is selected, the
LED will link.
Use this feature with all third party power
meters.
(SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 Source) Press λ
(Lam da) to manually switch the wavelength
etween 850 nm and 1300 nm. Connect the
launch ca le to the appropriate port.
LED Indicators
SIMPLIFIBER 850/1300 Source has 5 red LED
indicators. The following descri es the LED
activity: