Furukawa OFS P10188-10 User manual

For Use With:
50, 62.5, 200, & 400 µm
HCS®Cable Assemblies
ST, SMA, V-Pin and F07
OFS Connectors
Your Optical Fiber Solutions Partner
®
Insertion Loss Test Kit

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Precautions To Take
CAUTION:
Never look directly into the output ports of the Light Source
or the ends of a fiber optic connector. The light may not
always be visible, but can still cause damage to the eye. It is
the responsibility of the user to ensure their eyes and the eyes
of those around them are not exposed to light emitted from
the Light Source or the optical connectors.
IMPORTANT:
Keep all optical ends clean to avoid poor insertion loss read-
ings and also to prevent contamination of the optical ports and
detectors on the test units. Use isopropyl alcohol, lint free
wipes, and filtered compressed gas to clean dirty connector
ends. Always replace the protective dust caps onto the optical
ports when not in use.
WARRANTY:
One year Limited Warranty: OFS Test Kits are warranted
against defective material and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of shipment to the original customer.
Any product found to be defective within the warranty pe-
riod would be repaired or replaced. In no case will OFS’
liabilities exceed the original purchase price of the product.
Exclusions: The warranty on your equipment shall not apply
to defects resulting from the following:
• Unauthorized repair or modifications
• Misuse, negligence or accident
CONTACT:
For technical support, please contact the sales representative
in your region or call the factory:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST.
888-438-9936 [Toll free in the US and Canada]
860-678-0371 [International]
Important Safety and Warranty Information

Content Page
Important Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . i
Complete Test Sets .......................iii, iv
Specifications ...............................v
Related Products and Accessories............vi, vii
Function Definitions and Descriptions ............1
Insertion Loss Testing Overview
Single Ended Method .....................4-5
Substitution Method ......................6-7
Content Page
Insertion Loss Test Procedure
Step 1 ...................................8
Step 2 ...................................9
Step 3 ..................................10
Step 4 ..................................11
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance & Calibration ...................13
Trademark Information ................Back Cover
Table of Contents
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Complete Test Sets Sold Separately
Power Meter
Mandrel*
(50 and 62.5 µm
kit only)
Gray = 50 µm
Black = 62.5 µm
Splice
Bushing*
Adapter Cap*
Light Source
Device Under Test (not included)
Launch
Jumper*
V-Pin Connectors Pictured.
*Parts Vary by Test Set Connector Type and Size.
All kits include:
• Light Source and Power Meter
• Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual
Each kit also includes custom components which
correspond to the type of connector(s) being tested
and the size of the fiber.
• Adapter Cap(s)
• Factory-Connectorized launch jumper(s)
• Splice Bushing(s)
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Complete Test Sets Sold Separately
Insertion Loss Test Kits
Each kit includes corresponding jumpers, splice bushings and adapter caps.
for this HCS fiber size with these connectors Part Number
50 µm ST P10188-10
62.5 µm ST P10188-10
200 µm V-Pin P10188-01
400 µm V-Pin P10188-02
200 µm ST P10188-03
400 µm ST P10188-04
200 µm SMA P10188-05
400 µm SMA P10188-06
200 µm F07 P10188-07
200 µm Multi Test Set V-Pin, ST, SMA and F07 P10188-08
400 µm Multi Test Set V-Pin, ST and SMA P10188-09

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Specifications
Optical Specifications
Detector type ...............................Silicon (Si)
Calibrated wavelengths ..................660 nm, 850 nm
Accuracy (@25°C and -10 dB/m).................±0.25 dB
Resolution....................................0.01 dB
General Specifications
Operating temperature range .............. 0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature range ..............-30°C to +60°C
Relative humidity range ........0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (H x W x D) ............ 5.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches
Connector interface ........ST, SMA, V-Pin, F07 available
Battery life...............60 hours typical with 9V alkaline
Data applies to all Part Numbers

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Related Products and Accessories Sold Separately
Accessories
Part Numbers Description
P10199-01 ............................................V-Pin Adapter Cap
P10199-02 ..............................................ST Adapter Cap
P10199-03 ............................................ SMA Adapter Cap
P10199-04 .............................................F07 Adapter Cap
AP04707............................................V-Pin Splice Bushing
AP01960..............................................ST Splice Bushing
AP01618.............................................SMA Splice Bushing
AP02719............................................. F07 Splice Bushing
K19102 ..........................................62.5 µm Launch Mandrel
K22261 ...........................................50 µm Launch Mandrel

Part Numbers Description
P10198-01 ................................V-Pin 200 µm Launch Jumper Set
P10198-02 ................................V-Pin 400 µm Launch Jumper Set
P10198-10 ......................................ST 50 µm Launch Jumper
P10198-08 .................................... ST 62.5 µm Launch Jumper
P10198-03 .....................................ST 200 µm Launch Jumper
P10198-04 .....................................ST 400 µm Launch Jumper
P10198-05 ................................... SMA 200 µm Launch Jumper
P10198-06 ................................... SMA 400 µm Launch Jumper
P10198-07 ....................................F07 200 µm Launch Jumper
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Power Meter
Mandrel*
(50 and 62.5
µm
kit only)
Gray = 50 µm
Black = 62.5
Splice Bushing*
Launch Jumper*
Adapter Cap*
Light Source
Device Under Test
(not included)
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Function Definitions and Descriptions
V-Pin Connectors Pictured.
*Parts Vary by Test Set Connector Type and Size.

Device Under Test
The connectorized cable assembly being tested.
Light Source
Emits light at both 660 nm and 850 nm wavelengths.
Power Meter
Also known as a Detector, the device with a window display
showing dB loss.
Launch Jumper
A “golden” reference jumper assembly of known good qual-
ity. OFS launch jumpers are available with an ST connector
on one end for compatibility with the Light Source, and vari-
ous connectors on the opposite end depending on what type of
connectors the device under test is terminated with. The fiber
type of the launch jumper must be the same as the fiber type
of the device under test. See “Related Products and Accesso-
ries” section for available launch jumper types.
Adapter Cap
Screws onto detector head of Power Meter to allow for mat-
ing of connector to Power Meter. See “Related Products and
Accessories” section for available styles. Style of adapter cap
should match the connector type of the device under test.
Splice Bushing
Also often referred to as a mating adapter. Allows mating
of two connectors. Style of splice bushing should match the
connector type of the device under test. See “Related Prod-
ucts and Accessories” section for available splice bushings.
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Power Switch
Pressing this button turns the power meter on or off. The power meter
will automatically turn itself off to conserve battery life if no keys have
been pressed for approximately 5 minutes. To disable the automatic shut
down, hold down the button during power up until “P” appears on the dis-
play.
dB/dBm Button
Pressing this button switches the measurement mode from absolute power
(dBm) to loss (dB). OFS procedures outlined in this manual for simple
insertion loss measurements utilize the “dB” mode.
Ref Button
Pressing and holding down this button until “HELD” appears on the dis-
play stores the “zero” reference for the launch jumper.
λ
The Greek symbol lambda (λ) is used to denote wavelength. Pressing
this button selects the wavelength desired. Also, holding this button
down until “HELD” is displayed will show the percentage of battery life
remaining.
Function Definitions and Descriptions

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Insertion Loss Testing Overview
Single Ended Method
• A test launch jumper is connected to a source and a detector as
shown in Figure 1. The detector is “zeroed” to eliminate the effects
of loss through both the launch jumper and the connection between
the launch jumper and source.
Figure 1
NOTE:
V-System kits are configured for Substitu-
tion Method. All other kits are configured
to use the Single Ended Method.
For 50 and 62.5 µm testing only, an ad-
ditional step is required: Wind the launch
jumper around the mandrel (provided with
the 50 and 62.5 µm kit only), ensuring the
cable follows each groove and is clipped
into both ends of the mandrel where pinch
ports are evident. The mandrel should be
wound within approximately a half meter
of the source connector end. (See photo
at left.)
Use the gray mandrel for 50 µm.
Use the black mandrel for 62.5 µm.
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Insertion Loss Testing Overview
Figure 2
Single Ended Method continued
• The test launch jumper is disconnected from the detector and con-
nected to connector end “X” of the device under test via a splice
bushing. Connector end “Y” of the device under test is connected
to the detector. See Figure 2. The detector displays dB loss which
represents optical power loss at the “X” connection (due to mis-
alignment, concentricity, angularity, etc.) plus the loss due to attenu-
ation through the length of fiber in the device under test.

Substitution Method
• Two test launch jumpers are connected to a source and a detector as
shown in Figure 3. The detector is “zeroed” to eliminate the effects
of loss through the launch jumper and source.
Figure 3
NOTE:
V-System®kits are configured for Substitu-
tion Method. All other kits are configured
to use the Single Ended Method.
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Insertion Loss Testing Overview
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Figure 4
Substitution Method continued
• The test launch jumpers A and B are disconnected at Splice Bush-
ing A. Connector ends “X” and “Y” of the device under test are
connected to Splice Bushings A and B, respectively (see Figure 4).
The detector displays dB loss which represents optical power loss at
the “X” connection (due to misalignment, concentricity, angularity,
etc.) plus the loss at the “Y” connection, plus attenuation through
the length of fiber in the device under test.

STEP 1
Insertion Loss Test Procedure
• Turn “ON” Light Source by pulling up on the toggle switch and
moving to left or right to select the appropriate wavelength. NOTE:
To turn “OFF” light source, pull up on tog-
gle switch and move to center position.
Toggle Switch
and
Wavelength
Selector
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Insertion Loss Test Procedure
STEP 2
• Turn “ON” the Power Meter by pressing the On/Off button.
• Press the dB/dBm button until “dB” is displayed.
• Press the λ button until the appropriate wavelength is displayed.
• Remove protective caps from Source and Meter.
• Install appropriate Adapter Cap onto the Power Meter.
• Allow 2 minutes for the test set to stabilize.
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NOTE:
To disable the 5-minute auto-off feature,
hold down the “On/Off” button during
power up until a “P” appears on the
display.
Display
dB/dBm Button
Power Button
λ Wavelength
Selector Button
ST
Launch Jumper
Ref Button
Adapter Cap
660 µm
Port
850 µm
Port

STEP 3
For Single Ended Method See Figure 1 on page 4.
• Insert ST connector end of Launch Jumper into appropriate wavelength port
on Light Source.
• Insert other connector end of Launch Jumper into Adapter Cap on Power
Meter.
• “Zero” the Power Meter by pressing and holding down the “Ref” button until
“HELD” and “0.00 dB” is displayed.
For Substitution Method See Figure 3 on page 6.
• Insert ST connector end of Launch Jumper into appropriate wavelength port
on Light Source.
• Insert connector of the Second Launch Jumper into Adapter Cap on Power
Meter.
• Connect the two Launch Jumpers with a Splice Bushing.
• “Zero” the Power Meter by pressing and holding down the “Ref” button until
“HELD” and “0.00 dB” is displayed.
NOTE:
It is recommended to repeat this “zero”
procedure at least every 30 minutes.
For 50 and 62.5 µm testing only, an ad-
ditional step is required: Wind the launch
jumper around the mandrel (provided with
the 50 and 62.5 µm kit only), ensuring the
cable follows each groove and is clipped
into both ends of the mandrel where pinch
ports are evident. The mandrel should be
wound within approximately a half meter
of the source connector end. (See photo
at left.)
Use the gray mandrel for 50 µm.
Use the black mandrel for 62.5 µm.
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Insertion Loss Test Procedure
STEP 4
For Single Ended Method See Figure 2 on page 5.
• Disconnect connector end of Launch Jumper from Adapter Cap on Power Meter and insert into Splice Bushing.
• Insert one connector end of the Device Under Test into the Splice Bushing.
• Insert the other connector end of the Device Under Test into the Adapter Cap on the Power Meter.
• The number on the Power Meter display represents the insertion loss due to the connector at the Splice Bushing plus the
attenuation through the length of cable.
For Substitution Method See Figure 4 on page 7.
• Disconnect second Launch Jumper from Splice Bushing. Then insert into Second Splice Bushing.
• Install the Device Under Test between the two Splice Bushings.
• The number on the Power Meter display represents the insertion loss due to the connector at the Splice Bushing that is closer to
the Light Source, plus the attenuation through the length of cable in the Device Under Test.
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Trouble Shooting Guide
SolutionProblemSolution
Problem
High loss on device
under test
Power meter set
at dBm instead of dB
Reference value on
power meter has
drifted from 0.00 dB
No light signal in
Device Under Test
“Bat” appears on
LCD of power meter
Ensure fiber is crimped and cleaved
properly. Read trouble shooting
guide in termination kit instruction
booklet. Ensure you used the
appropriate mandrel in the correct
location on the launch jumper at-
tached to the source.
Push dB/dBm button
on power meter to switch
to dB mode “dB” will
appear on LCD.
Re-zero the power meter, launch
the light source to
reset the test reference
number.
Device Under Test is damaged - re-
terminate or replace.
Replace 9-volt battery. Low battery
on light source or power meter “Bat”
indicates need for battery replace-
ment.
Unable to plug in
device under test to test unit or
splice bushing
Dirty fiber optic ends
Light source or power
meter set at incorrect
wavelength
Damaged launch cable
Incorrect launch jumper, splice
bushing, adapter cap. Test equip-
ment must match the fiber types and
connector type that is being tested.
All fiber optic ends must be free of
dirt, oils (finger oils), dust and con-
taminates. Use isopropyl alcohol,
lint-free wipes, and filtered com-
pressed air to clean dirty ends. Al-
ways keep rubber dust caps on fiber
optic connectors and test equipment
when not in use.
Check both meter settings:
V-system: 660 nm
ST, SMA, F07: 850 nm
Contact factory to replace.
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