Greenlee 180XL User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Do not discard this product or throw away!
All specifications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not
be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or
misuse of its products.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Description
The Greenlee Communications 180XL Visual Fault
Locator is used to visually locate loss locations such
as macrobends, bad connectors, and other fiber
discontinuities. Fiber continuity can also be visually
confirmed.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This instruction manual
and any markings on the tool provide information for
avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the
use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel
with the safe operation and maintenance procedures
for the Greenlee Communications 180XL Visual Fault
Locator.
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge at www.greenlee.com.
Package Contents
1 Visual Fault Locator
2 AA batteries
1 Instruction manual
1 Soft carry case
Important Safety Information
CAUTION
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
1 mW max at 640-660 nm
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Do not look directly into the output port when the
instrument is ON. Never use a viewing instrument
such as a magnifier or microscope to view the free
end of any optical fiber connected to the 180XL.
The use of viewing on active fibers can focus an
intense laser beam onto the retina of the eye,
resulting in permanent damage or blindness.
Always aim the free end of an active fiber at a non-
reflective surface.
180XL Visual Fault Locator
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Operation
1. Slide the switch to first position (MOD) to place
the 180XL in modulation mode. The green LED will
flash indicating modulation mode.
2. Slide the switch to the next position (ON) to set the
VFL to CW mode. The green LED will indicate CW
mode by remaining on all of the time.
3. When the LED flashes red, the batteries are low
and must be replaced.
Applications
Continuity check
Break in ber
Macrobend loss
Dirty connectors
The 180XL Visual Fault Locator is designed to quickly
locate breaks in optical fibers. Any interruption in
continuity will be indicated by red light escaping from
the fiber. Light can also escape from the fiber if it is
stressed or bent too tightly. In either case, escaping
light is a sure sign of a problem.
Cleaning the Output Port
Cleaning all connectors before coupling them to
the 180XL Visual Fault Finder will ensure proper
maintenance of the output port and laser lens. Users
should always cover the output port with the dust cap
when the instrument is not in use.
If binding or stickiness is felt when inserting
connectors into the output port, the ceramic sleeve
should be cleaned. To clean the sleeve, insert a
Greenlee 946 cleaning wand into the output port until
it stops. Twist the wand, remove it, and discard. Do not
reuse the cleaning wand.
Note: Do not blow air into the output port to remove
dirt particles. Doing so will only pack the dirt and make
it harder to remove.
Specifications
Wavelength 650 nm ±10 nm
Emitter Type Fabry Perot
Output Power 0 dBm (1 mW)
Range 7 km
Laser Classification Class 2
Modes of Operation CW and 2 Hz modulation
Method of Display
Operation
Green/Red LED
Fiber Type Singlemode, multimode
Connector Interface 2.5 mm universal,
optional 1.25 mm adapter
Battery AA (2)
Battery Life 80 hours with 3.9 Wh
batteries
Weight (without
batteries)
70 g (0.15 lb)
Dimensions 180 mm x 23 mm
(7.08" x 0.91") dia.
Operating
Temperature
-10 °C to +45 °C
(14 °F to 113 °F)
Storage
Temperature
-40 °C to +70 °C
(-40 °F to 158 °F)
Certifications CE, FCC, CDRH, WEEE