Promax PROLITE-63B User manual

User's Guide to the PROLITE-63B
Optical Power Meter
v1.0 0 MI2030 (01/12/2014)
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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1 Introduction
The are full featured palm sized optical
power meters designed for use with an optical laser source
to perform optical loss measurements on optical fiber
cables. The are lightweight and are
controlled by microprocessor. Utilizing state-of-the-art SMT
in its manufacture, optical connections to the
are made via the universal adapter
interface on the top of the unit. The instrument has 6
working wavelengths to totally satisfy your needs.
It can be extensively used in telecommunication projects
and other situations where optical power of wavelengths
close to infrared ray needs to be measured.
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1kHz
2kHz
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2 Safety Information
SAFETY RULES
The safety could not be assured if the instructions for use are not closely followed.
Class II supply line with the
corresponding ground terminal
Overvoltage Category I Pollution Degree 1
INDOOR
specified
specified ratings
specified environmental conditions
The user is not allowed to carry
cleaning instructions
The external DC charger is a equipment, for safety reasons plug it to a
.
Use the mains adapter in and installations. To use
.
When using some of the following accessories use only the ones to ensure safety:
Power adapter
Observe all both of supply and measurement.
Use this instrument under the .
out the following maintenance operations:
Any change on the equipment must be carried out exclusively by technical staff.
Follow the described in the Maintenance paragraph.

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Symbols related with safety:
Low voltage installations isolated from
themains.
Portable domestic installations.
Fixed domestic installations.
Industrial installations.
Descriptive Examples of Over-Voltage Categories
Cat I
Cat II
Cat III
Cat IV
DIRECT CURRENT
ALTERNATING CURRENT
DIRECT AND ALTERNATING
GROUND TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR
FRAME TERMINAL
EQUIPOTENTIALITY
ON (Supply)
OFF (Supply)
DOUBLE INSULATION
(Class II protection)
CAUTION
(Risk of electric shock)
CAUTION REFER TO MANUAL
FUSE
EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT
TO BE RECYCLED
Never look directly into optical outputs or a fiber while
the equipment is on.
Invisible laser beam may damage your eyes.
Do not short-circuit the terminal of AC adapter /
charger and the batteries.Excessive electrical current
may cause personal injury due to fumes,electric shock
or equipment damage.
Connect AC power cord with the equipment and wall
socket properly. While inserting the AC plug, make sure
there is no dust or dirt on the terminals and both plugs
are fully seated. Incomplete engagement may cause
fuming, electric shock or equipment damage and may
result in personal injury.
Do not operate the equipment near hot objects, in hot
environments, in dusty/ humid atmosphere or when
condensation is present on the equipment. This may
result in electric shock , product malfunction or poor
performance.
Please disconnect the AC adapter/charger and cover
the protective dust cap once you finish using.
It is a good idea to clean the connector and the
instrument when they get dirty through use. Optical
cleaning pads and anhydrous alcohol is recommended.
And please be careful not to get the detergent inside
the instrument.

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3 Preparing for Operation
3.1 Unpacking the instrument
Packing material
Checking the package contents
Checking for damage in transit
We suggest that you keep the original packing material. Using the original packing material is your
guarantee of protecting the instrument during transit.
The standard accessories of are as follows:
After unpacking the instrument, check to see whether it was damaged in transit. This is particularly likely
if the outer casing is clearly damaged. If there is damage, do not attempt to operate the instrument or to
repair it without authorization. Doing so can cause further damage and you may lose your warranty
qualification.
Main unit
SC, ST interchangeable connector
Carrying Bag
Software (CD)
USB cable
AC/DC adapter
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3.2 Discharged batteries
There is a battery indicator on the screen to show the remaining charge. There are four possibilities the
indicator may show, full, with 2 blacks, with 1 black and empty. If an empty battery indicator flashes it
means the power is almost out, and that is when you should recharge the batteries by connect the AC
adapter with the instrument. If the discharged batteries get to their limitations after long-time use,
please replace it with a new one. To replace the batteries, please remove the battery plate on the back
of instrument with a screwdriver.
When the battery charge is extremely low to supply the necessary power, the instrument will
automatically switch off.
The AC indicator is not displayed when power is supplied by battery.
To eliminate the possibility of acid leakage, please take out the battery if the unit is not used for
a long time.
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3.3 AC operation
If the instrument is mainly used at one location, e.g. in a laboratory or test department, the AC adapter
can be used to power it instead of batteries. There is a DC input jack on the bottom of the
instrument casing into which the output cable of the AC adapter is plugged. And
when the AC adapter is plugged in, the AC Indicator on the LCD will be displayed.
1 Power is supplied by the AC adapter even if battery is fitted. And the battery indicator is not displayed
on the screen when AC adapter is plugged.
2 Make sure that the operating voltage of the AC Adapter / Charger is the same as the local AC line
voltage.
Note:
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4 Operation
4and.1 Display controls
4.1.1 Keypad
The keypad is used to access a wide range of instrument functions.
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Switches instrument on / off. Long keypress while powering on to
activate the instrument without Auto-off function.
NO. Key Function
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2
3
4
5Short keypress to display reference level of present test wavelength.
Long keypress to set a new reference level of present test wavelength.
Long keypress for 2s to store the current test value; short keypress to
display the record.
Switches backlighting on / off.
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Switches measurement unit among d mw.Bm,dB and
Selects measurement wavelength in sequence of 850/1300/1310/
1490/1550/1625nm .and to activate auto-wavelength recognition(TWIN)
AUTO-OFF
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1kHz
2kHz
8.8.8.8
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USB
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4.1.2 Back
Connector (optional ST, SC)
Recharge LED
AC Adapter LED
DC Input Tack
Recharge LED lights up when recharging the batteries.
AC Adapter LED lights up when recharging finishes
USB interface
AUTO-OFF
270Hz
1kHz
2kHz
8.8.8.8
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1888
nm

AUTO-OFF
270Hz
1kHz
2kHz
8.8.8.8
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1888
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Wavelength
Reference
Frequency Measurement Unit
Power
Auto-off
Battery Charge
AC Adapter
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4.1.3 LCD
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4.2 Turning the instrument on and off
Press the “ON/OFF” key briefly.
The instrument powers on, and backlighting switches on.
Please check the battery capacity if it fails.
Press the “ON/OFF” key briefly again.
The instrument powers off, and backlighting switches off.
Note: Auto-off function
1. The instrument powers off automatically if no keypress in 10 minutes.
2. Press the “ON/OFF” key for about 2 seconds to power on the instrument with “Auto-off”
function deactivated.
AUTO-OFF
270Hz
1kHz
2kHz
.8.8.8.8
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2kHz
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5.3 Setting the wavelength & Activate the Auto-wavelength Recognition(TWIN)
Press the “
six
nm nm
Long keypress is to
activate the auto-wavelength recognition and the "TWIN" will
show on the LCD. Short keypress is to close the "TWIN".
λ” key repeatedly until the desired wavelength is
displayed. You can select from possible wavelengths:
850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 ,1550 nm,1625 .
The instrument defaults to the wavelength which the user set
in the last test.
When used with the optical laser source,
the wavelength will shift automatically according to the output
wavelength of the laser source.
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2 0.0 0
1 3 1 0
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1490
850 1300
15501625
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AUTO-OFF
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2kHz
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1888
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nm
AUTO-OFF
25.98
13 10
nm
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AUTO-OFF
25.98
13 10
nm
AUTO-OFF
270Hz
1kHz
2kHz
.8.8.8.8
REF
1888
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nm
AUTO-OFF
25.98
13 10
nm
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TWIN
AUTO-OFF
-25.98
1310
nm
TWIN
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4.4 Switching measurement mode
There are three measurement modes you can choose by pressing the “dBm/dB/mW” key
repeatedly dB, mW.dBm,
AUTO-OFF
25.08
1 3 1 0
nm
AUTO-OFF
270Hz
1kHz
2kHz
.8.8.8.8
REF
1888
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nm
AUTO-OFF
25.08
1 3 1 0
nm
AUTO-OFF
20.00
1 3 1 0
nm
AUTO-OFF
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1kHz
2kHz
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1888
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nm
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20.00
1 3 1 0
nm
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5.5 Setting reference level
1. Press the “REF” key to display the stored reference level for
the current wavelength and a sign of “REF” will be displayed
on the screen to indicate that it is a reference value. The
displayed value only lasts 1 second.
2. Press and hold the “REF” key over 2 seconds to store the
presently measured value as the new reference level for the
current wavelength. During the process the “REF” sign
flashes twice on the screen and buzzer sound is heard. Once
the new reference level is set, the switches
to the dB measurement mode. The displayed value only lasts
1 second.
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2kHz
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1kHz
2kHz
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1 3 1 0
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1kHz
2kHz
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4.6 Switching backlighting of the LCD on and off
Press the backlighting key.
Backlighting switches on.
Press the backlighting key again.
Backlighting switches off.
AUTO-OFF
5.0
1310
nm
AUTO-OFF
5.0
1310
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4.7 Frequency detecting
If the tested wavelength is carrying a tone of 270 Hz, 1 kHz, or 2 kHz, the respective
frequency indicates on the screen
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1 3 1 0
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4.8 The overflow of the measured power value
If the measured power value is too high, the LCD screen will display “HI”.
If the measured power value is too low, the LCD screen will display “LO”.
AUTO-OFF
1 3 1 0
nm
AUTO-OFF
L0
1 3 1 0
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4.9 The storage of the current test value
4.10 Check the storage records
Press key over 2s, the SAVE flashes on the screen once with the sounds of the
buzzer. It indicates the setting is finished. It will display the stored value and the serial
number of the storage. Then, the will return to the test state
automatically.
Press key, it will display the latest record.
Press key, it will browse the forward records.
Press key, it will browse the afterward records.
Press key, it will delete all the records.
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5 Specifications
Optical Specifications
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Measuring Range (dBm) -70 ~ +10 1550 nm
Frequency Detecting Range -40 ~ +10(dBm)
Wavelength Detecting Range -40 ~ +10(dBm)
Resolution 0.01
Wavelength (nm) 850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625
Detector InGaAs
Precision ±5%
Operating Wavelength (nm) 800 ~ 1700
Power 2*1.2V Ni-MH batteries; AC adapter for continuous use
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Note:
1: ± 5% is effective under 1550 nm, CW, 23 ºC ±3 ºC, humidity 70 %.
2: AC adapter cannot be used if the instrument is powered by the AA non-dischargeable batteries, otherwise
will not be responsible for the trouble caused by the misuse. The discharging time will be different unde
various operating environment and batteries.

General Specifications
Operation Temperature 10 ºC ~ +50 ºC
Storage Temperature -20 ºC ~ +70 ºC
Humidity <90%
Size(H*W*D) 160 * 76 * 45 mm
Weight about 265 g
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