Toner OPM1315A User manual

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OPM1315A
Optical Power Meter
User’s Manual

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Content
1. Overview……………………………………..………...…3
2. Specifications………………………………………….....4
3. Standard Packages…………………………………...…5
4. Components Guide……………………………………5-6
5. Operation and Notes……………………………..….6-10
6. Maintenance…………...……………………………10-11
7. Troubleshooting………………………………………...11
8. Changing battery……………………………………….11
9. Quality of Service…………………………………........12

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1.Overview
Our designs series optical power meter to meet the high
demand. It intergrades the handheld optical power meter and
the intelligent optical power meter in one unit.
It can be used for the absolute power measurement and
relative measurement of the link loss in dB.
Its compact size, friendly operation interface, broad power
measurement range, high precision and brand-new user
automatic calibration function and high performance in
application makes it an ideal tool for optical fiber network.
Specification Model:
T--Wavelength: 850nm, 980nm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1550nm
Measurement Range: -70 to +6dBm
C--Wavelength: 850nm, 980nm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1550nm
Measurement Range: -50 to +26dBm

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2.Specifications
Model
T
C
Wavelength Range（nm）*1
800~1600
Detector Type
InGaAs
Measurement Range（dBm）
*2
-70~+6
-50~+26
Uncertainty*4
±0.15dB
Accuracy
Linear 0.1% or Nonlinear 0.01dBm
Operating Temperature（℃）
-10~+60
Storage Temperature（℃）
-25~+70
Auto-off Time（min）
10
Operating Time（h）
≥130
Battery
3 AA1.5V
Weight（g）
200
Dimensions（mm）
152X74X26
Notes:
1. Wavelength Range: Specified standard operating
wavelength range in which the Power Meter can work
properly under certain technical specifications.
2. Power Measurement Range: The maximum and minimum
range in which the Power Meter can work properly.
3. Uncertainty: Difference between two measurement results
that were tested by Power Meter and another Standard
Power Meter respectively.

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3.Standard packages
1. Handheld Power Meter…………………………..…….1
2. Manual……………………………………………….….…1
3. Protective Holster…………………………………………1
4. 1.5V AA Battery…………………………………………...3
5. Cotton Swabs……………………………………………..1
4.Components Guide

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(1) LCD:
The LCD screen display the measurement tested in dB,
dBm, mW, uW, nW unit; the selected wavelength; the
current operating situation and so on.
(2) ON/OFF Key:
Press the key to turn the unit on/off.
(3) dB Key:
To test the power value under certain wavelength.
(4) ZERO Key:
Press the key for auto-zero.
(5) “λ” Key:
To switch the current operating wavelength between
850nm、980nm、1300nm、1310nm、1550nm.
(6) LIGHT Key:
To turn the background light on/off .
5.Operation and Notes
5.1 ON/OFF
(1) Press the On/Off key for a few seconds to turn on the
unit
(2) Press the On/Off key for a few seconds to turn off the
unit

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5.2 Absolute power measurement
(1) Turn on the Power Meter
(2) Press the λkey to switch between the wavelengths.
The default wavelength is 1310nm.
(3) Connect the light to be measured, and then reading
will be displayed on the LCD screen, including Linear
and nonlinear value.
5.3 Relative power measurement.
(1) Select the wavelength to be measured.
(2) Under “Absolute power measurement mode”,
connect to the light to be tested.
(3) Press dB key, then current power value is stored
as a reference value in dB unit. At the same time it
also display the current absolute power value and
current relative value is 0dB.
(4) Connect to another beam of light to be tested,
display the current relative power value and absolute
power value under tested..
5.4 Special function
It has 3 kinds of working mode: (1) Factory Mode
(2) User Mode
(3) Working Mode

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5.4.1 Factory Mode: The factory is responsible for the test and
calibration
5.4.2 User Mode: Press the λ+ Light key synchronously,
then enter the User mode. Numeral "1" will be displayed on the
top right corner. Press theλ+ Light key synchronously once
again, it exit from the User mode and enter the Working mode.
Numeral "0" will be displayed on the top right corner.
Function
Button
―――
Plus 0.05
Light
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Minus 0.05
dB
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Store
Zero
―――
Switch Wavelength
λ
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Return to the
Factory Setting
λ+ Zero
―――
Notes: If any errors or mistakes caused by the user
self-calibration operation, please press the λ+ Zero
synchronously under the user mode to go back to the factory
setting.
(1) Auto-off : Press LIGHT + dB key to turn on the auto-off
function. The auto-off symbol will be displayed on the top
right. The unit will be turn off automatically after 10 minutes

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idle time.
(2) Background light On/Off: Under the Working Mode, press
LIGHT to turn the background light On/Off. A little sun
symbol will be displayed on the top right.
Appendix:
Optical fiber loss measurement
Step 1- Optical Reference Level
Turn on optical power meter and press the λkey to select
the wavelength.
Turn on optical light source (emitting source) and select the
wavelength. Wait for 1-2 minutes until it stabilize.
Select a piece of patch cords, which is used to connect with
the light source, we call it emitting patch cords. Cleaning
connector of the patch cords. The fiber of the emitting
source patch cords must be the same fiber type as the fiber
under test.
Connect the light source (emitting source) with the
through the emitting source patch cords
get the power measurement value.
This value should be close to the one that light source
(emitting source) set. If it has wide disparity, please make

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sure the fiber connection is clean properly else replace
another jumpers.
Press the dB key; the reading 0.00dB will be displayed on
the screen. The tested power values will be set to the
reference value.
Step 2-Optical Loss Measurement
Keep the emitting source patch cords connection with the
light source (emitting source).
Connect the and light source (emitting source) to the
optical fiber link respectively.
Notes: cleaning all the connectors surface including all the
necessary optical adaptors. The reading in dB unit displayed
on the screen is the tested optical fiber link loss.(also display
the current absolute optical power value in dBm unit).
6.Maintenance
1. It is important to keep all optical connectors and
surfaces free from oil, dirt or other contamination to
ensure proper operation.
2. Keep using one type of adapter to avoid excess loss
from different connectors.
3. Please use dust proof cap for protection to avoid

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begin scratched or contaminated when not in
operation.
4. Light interface is sensitive, please carefully plug in
and pull out the connectors.
5. Please use clean cotton to clean the sensor surface,
clean it in clockwise direction carefully.
6. If does not need to use for a long time, please take out
the battery.
7.Troubleshooting
Description
Problem
Method
Faint LCD display
Battery is weak
Change battery
No display after
turning on the unit
Battery is
weak/Others
Turn on the unit
again/Change battery
Insensitive display in
LCD
Light interface is
polluted/
broken/Display
locked
Check connector
carefully and clean
sensor’s interface
8.Change Battery
8.1 If you find battery is weak while operating it, please
immediately turn the unit off and change a new
battery.

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9. Quality of Services
Caution: Repair it in the field is NOT recommended.
9.1 18 months Warranty for Our Handheld Power
Meter
We warrant that every Handheld Power Meter will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 18 months. This
warranty covers the original user only and is not transferable. Should
the device fail at any time during this warranty period, We will, at its
sole discretion, replace, repair or refund the purchase price of the
product.
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship and materials and
does not cover damage from accident, acts of God, neglect,
contamination, misuse or abnormal conditions of operation or
handling.
To return a defective product for warranty coverage, contact us for a
written authorization. Failure to properly protect the product during
shipping may avoid this warranty.
We will pay the return transportation fee for products repaired or
replace in warranty. Before making an repair not covered the warranty,
We will estimate cost and obtain authorization, then invoice for repair
and return transportation. We reserves the right to charge for all
testing and shipping costs incurred, if test results determine that the
device is without defect.
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OPM1315A
Optical Power Meter