Exfo EPM-500 Power Meter Bedienungsanleitung

USER GUIDEPOWER METER/LIGHT SOURCE/OPTICAL LOSS TEST SETEPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500NETWORK TESTING

Safety Information 5Laser Safety Information (Units with VFL)Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1 Amen

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 63 Getting StartedTurning the Unit On and OffWhen you turn off the EPM-500 or the EOT-500, it saves the current wavelength, un

Getting Started 7Activating the BacklightWhen operating the unit in the dark, use the backlight to make data on the display more visible. The keypad b

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 8Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or non-ang

Getting Started 9Cleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:1. Clean the fiber ends as follows:1a. Gently wipe

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 104 Measuring Power or Loss (EPM-500 and EOT-500)Nulling Electrical OffsetsTemperature and humidity variations affect the perf

Measuring Power or Loss (EPM-500 and EOT-500) 11Referencing Your Power Meter to a SourceIn reference mode, your unit displays the loss created by the

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 123. Match the source and power meter wavelengths:³ If the source emits an auto-wavelength signal or is in auto-switching mode

Measuring Power or Loss (EPM-500 and EOT-500) 134. Using the proper adapter and test jumpers, connect a fiber under test to a light source (such as EL

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 14Automatically Detecting WavelengthCompatible sources (such as EOT-500 and ELS-500) can transmit their wavelength value throu

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Measuring Power or Loss (EPM-500 and EOT-500) 15Setting Pass/Fail ThresholdsYou can define thresholds to specify acceptable power (dBm) or loss (dB) v

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 165 Using a Light Source (ELS-500 and EOT-500) or VFLThe ELS-500 may contain up to three sources (one-port models) or up to fo

Using a Light Source (ELS-500 and EOT-500) or VFL 17Modulating the Source SignalWhen you activate the first source (after turning on the unit), the si

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 18Sending Source Power Value with SignalYour source can transmit a user-defined power value to compatible power meters (such a

Using a Light Source (ELS-500 and EOT-500) or VFL 19To use the actual source output power as reference (EOT-500 only):1. Connect a fiber between the s

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 206 Saving and Recalling Power/Loss ValuesYou can save 1000 power/loss values in your unit, along with references. You will sa

Saving and Recalling Power/Loss Values 21Saving, Recalling and Deleting DataTo save a power/loss value:1. If you want to view or change the fiber ID b

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 22To delete a cable name:1. From normal operating mode, hold down a few seconds. The Recall indicator is displayed with the

Saving and Recalling Power/Loss Values 23Transferring Data to a ComputerUsing an appropriate USB cable and the Handheld Data Transfer software, you ca

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 247 MaintenanceThis product contains no user-serviceable parts. However, it contains sensitive electronic and optical componen

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 iiiContentsCertification Information ... v1 In

Maintenance 25Cleaning EUI ConnectorsRegular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance. There is no need to disassemble the un

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 266b. Gently wipe the connector and ferrule.6c. With a dry lint-free wiping cloth, gently wipe the same surfaces to ensure tha

Maintenance 27Cleaning Detector PortsRegular cleaning of detectors will help maintain measurement accuracy.To clean detector ports:1. Remove the prote

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 28Replacing BatteryYour unit requires one Li-Ion battery.To replace the battery:1. Turn off the unit (if the AC adapter is plu

Maintenance 29Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)³ Unless otherwise noted in a separate agreement between EXFO and a customer, dis

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 308 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsProblem Possible Cause SolutionThe unit does not turn on.³ You did not press long e

Troubleshooting 31Reverting Unit to Factory SettingsYou can revert most parameters on your unit to their factory state. When you perform this operatio

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 32Contacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at o

Troubleshooting 33Finding Information on the EXFO Web SiteThe EXFO Web site provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the use of

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 349 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in materia

Contents iv8 Troubleshooting ... 30Solving Common Problems ...

Warranty 35ExclusionsEXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obliga

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 36Service and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase.To sen

Warranty 37EXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center.EXFO Headquarters Service

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 38A Technical SpecificationsEPM-500 SpecificationsELS-500 SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can ch

Technical Specifications 39EOT-500 SpecificationsModel EOT-502 EOT-502XDetector4Ge GeXPower range5(dBm) 10 to −70 26 to −55Wavelength range (nm) 800 t

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EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 vCertification InformationF.C.C. InformationElectronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in the United St

Introducing the EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 11 Introducing the EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500This user guide covers the following products (unless otherwise spec

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 2LCD displayDC connectorKeypad(EOT-500 shown)StandShoulderstrap eyeletPower meterdetector portLight sourceportsEOT-500 ELS-500

Introducing the EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 3Power SourcesThe units operate with the following power sources:³ AC adapter (connected to standard power out

EPM-500/ELS-500/EOT-500 42 Safety InformationElectrical Safety InformationLaser Safety Information (ELS-500 and EOT-500 without VFL)Your instrument is