Fluke MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Manual

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Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits
PN 4094934
May 2012, Rev. 3 8/2015
©2012-2015 Fluke Corporation
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
MultiFiber
Getting Started Guide
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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  • Page 1 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com MultiFiber ™ Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Getting Started Guide PN 4094934 May 2012, Rev. 3 8/2015 ©2012-2015 Fluke Corporation All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Fluke Networks mainframe products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, unless stated otherwise herein. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Accessing the Users Manual............1  Safety ..................1 Contacting Fluke Networks............2 Meter and Source Features............2 Battery Installation, Life, and Status..........3 Meter Display Features ..............4 Source Display Features ..............7 User Preferences ................8 Polarity Detection................9 Auto Wavelength Function............
  • Page 4 MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5: Accessing The Users Manual

    Accessing the Users Manual This guide provides basic information to help you get started using the MultiFiber Pro meter and source. For additional ™ information, see the MultiFiber Pro Users Manual on the Fluke Networks website. Safety   ...
  • Page 6: Contacting Fluke Networks

    MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide Meter and Source Features GUE05.EPS...
  • Page 7: Battery Installation, Life, And Status

    Battery Installation, Life, and Status Battery Installation, Life, and Status IEC LR6 NEDA 15A Note: Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries. GUE02.EPS The batteries operate for 30 hours minimum in the meter and source.   : On/off key.    ...
  • Page 8: Meter Display Features

    MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide Meter Display Features GUE03.EPS  Modes for the meter and settings for tests. To select the  POWER, SET REF, or LOSS measurement modes, press To change settings for measurements or to view records, ...
  • Page 9 Meter Display Features   : There is a problem with a measurement, or you tried to save a measurement, but the memory is full. OK: All measurements are satisfactory, or the meter saved the results.  POLARITY: The polarity of the connections between the meter and source: ...
  • Page 10 MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide   : Channel indicator. When the source’s SCAN ALL function is on, the channel indicator is on the channel that you select. When the source’s SCAN ALL function is off, the indicator stays on the channel you select on the source.
  • Page 11: Source Display Features

    SCAN ALL OFF: You press to change the channel.  AUTO  ON: The source transmits a wavelength identifier that a MultiFiber Pro meter can read.  AUTO OFF: The source does not transmit a  wavelength identifier.  MODE 2 kHz: The output is a 2 kHz modulated optical signal.
  • Page 12: User Preferences

    MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide  Numeric display for the wavelength.   : When the batteries are low, the low battery icon flashes. User Preferences For the meter: Make sure the meter is in power or loss measurement mode.
  • Page 13: Polarity Detection

    : Meter only. The factory calibration date. Polarity Detection You can use the MultiFiber Pro meter and source to see the polarity of MTP/MPO patch cords and cables. The signals from the source include the channel numbers. The meter compares the transmitted numbers to the numbers of the channels that received the signals.
  • Page 14: How To Measure Optical Power

    MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide How to Measure Optical Power A power measurement shows the optical power level from a source such as an optical network interface card or optical test equipment. To measure power Clean and inspect all connectors.
  • Page 15: How To Measure Loss

    How to Measure Loss Fiber link Measuring power at the end of a link Measuring the power of a source GUE23.EPS Connections for Power Measurements How to Measure Loss The loss measurement shows how much optical power is lost in a link’s fiber and connectors.
  • Page 16 MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide To set the reference  Caution For correct measurements, connect only APC connectors to the singlemode sources. Connect only non-APC connectors to the multimode source. For singlemode links with APC connectors, you must use Type A test cords and adapters. Type A components correctly align the angles in the connectors.
  • Page 17: Set The Limit

    How to Measure Loss   If the display shows , the power level is too low on one or more channels. This can be caused by a bad connection or incorrect settings on the source. See the Users Manual. ...
  • Page 18: Measure Loss

    MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide     While LOSS LIMIT shows, press to decrease or increase the limit value. To change the value quickly, hold down the key.  To save the setting and exit setup mode, press , then ...
  • Page 19 How to Measure Loss Type A Fiber link Pinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Type B Type B Test cord 1 Test cord 2 Pinned/Pinned Pinned/Pinned Meter shows POLARITY A Meter Source GUF01.EPS Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Multimode Permanent Links with Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors ...
  • Page 20: Memory Functions

    To upload records to a PC, use LinkWare PC software and ™ the USB cable provided. See the Users Manual. You can download LinkWare PC from the Fluke Networks website. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

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