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Fluke MultiFiber Pro User Manual

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  • Page 1 MultiFiber ™ Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual May 2012 ©2012 Fluke Corporation All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MFTK1200 Base Kit ................................ 4 MFTK1400 Inspection Kit ............................... 5 MFPOWERMETER MultiFiber Pro Power Meter ......................5 MFMULTIMODESOURCE MultiFiber Pro 850 nm Source ..................... 5 Battery Installation, Life, and Status ............................ 6 Keys and Connectors ................................6 Display Features ..................................8 How to Change User Preferences ............................
  • Page 4 MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual How to Measure Loss ................................18 Measure the Loss of Your Test Reference Cords ......................18 Set the Limit for Loss Measurements ..........................18 About the Reference ..............................19 Set the Reference for Loss Measurements ........................
  • Page 5 List of Figures Figure Page Installing the Batteries............................6 Meter and Source Features ..........................6 Meter Display Features ............................8 Source Display Features ............................10 How to Use the OneClick Cleaner for MTP/MPO Connectors ................14 Connections for Power Measurements........................ 16 Power Measurement Display..........................
  • Page 6 MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Figure Page B-5. Reference Connections for Permanent Links with Pinned and Unpinned MTP/MPO Connectors ....48 B-6. Connections for Loss Measurements on Type A Permanent Links with Unpinned and Pinned MTP/MPO Connectors ............................49...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ® /MPO connectors. troubleshooting tips, and other support services. To register, fill out the online registration form on the Fluke Networks In one test, the meter measures optical power or power loss website at www.flukenetworks.com/registration. on 12 fibers at one wavelength. The test results include the polarity of the connections (A, B, C, or other).

  • Page 8: Contacting Fluke Networks

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Contacting Fluke Networks Safety Information www.flukenetworks.com Table 1 describes the international electrical symbols used on the meter and source and in this manual. support@flukenetworks.com +1-425-446-4519 Table 1. International Electrical Symbols...
  • Page 9 Safety Information Warning: Class 1 Laser Caution To prevent possible eye damage caused by To prevent damage to fiber connectors, to hazardous radiation: prevent data loss, and to ensure maximum accuracy of test results: • Do not look directly into optical connectors. Some optical equipment emits invisible radiation that can •...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    • Unpacking Two MTP/MPO adapters, key up/key up • 4 AA alkaline batteries The MultiFiber Pro Fiber Test Kits come with the accessories • listed below. If something is damaged or missing, contact ™ OneClick Cleaner for MTP/MPO connectors the place of purchase immediately.

  • Page 11: Mftk1400 Inspection Kit

    4 AA alkaline batteries • ™ OneClick cleaner for MTP/MPO connectors • USB cable for PC communications • Carrying case for the MultiFiber Pro • Carrying case for the FT600 • MultiFiber Pro Getting Started Guide • MultiFiber Pro Product Manuals CD •...

  • Page 12: Battery Installation, Life, And Status

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Battery Installation, Life, and Status Keys and Connectors Figure 1 shows how to install the batteries. The batteries operate for 30 hours minimum in the meter and source. When the batteries are low, the low battery icon ( flashes.
  • Page 13 Keys and Connectors : On/off key. MTP/MPO connector with self-closing, protective cover. : Softkeys. The function for each key shows USB port for uploading test records from the meter to a above the key. For access to user preferences, hold PC.

  • Page 14: Display Features

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Display Features 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, hold down for 2.5 seconds, then...
  • Page 15 Display Features POLARITY: The polarity of the connections between the DELETE: In VIEW RECORD mode, use DELETE to meter and source: delete the selected record or all records. See "Delete Records" on page 27. • A, B, C: The connections use a standard method, A, B, or C.

  • Page 16: Source Display Features

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual AUTO shows when the source transmits a wavelength identifier, and the meter changes its wavelength setting to agree with the source. When only shows, you must press on the meter to select the correct wavelength.

  • Page 17: How To Change User Preferences

    • AUTO : ON: The source transmits a wavelength To set user preferences for the meter or source identifier that a MultiFiber Pro meter can read. For the meter: Make sure the meter is in power or loss OFF: The source does not transmit a wavelength measurement mode.

  • Page 18: Polarity Detection

    Table 2. User Preferences Setting Choices You can use the MultiFiber Pro meter and source to see the polarity of MTP/MPO patch cords and cables. The signals Turn the backlight off or on. from the source include the channel numbers. The meter...

  • Page 19: Khz Mode

    Always clean and inspect endfaces in fiber connectors before To save the setting and exit setup mode, hold down you make connections. Fluke Networks recommends that for 2.5 seconds. you use a mechanical cleaner, such as the Fluke Networks Notes ™ OneClick Cleaner, to clean connectors.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Oneclick Cleaner For Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual To clean a bulkhead connector, remove the cap from the cleaner. To clean the connector on a fiber cable, remove CLICK! only the tip of the cap. See Figure 5.

  • Page 21: How To Measure Optical Power

    , then press 2 kHz flashes and you cannot save measurements if to select W (watts) or dBm (decibels the meter is connected to a MultiFiber Pro source relative to 1 milliwatt). that is set to 2 kHz mode. The meter automatically shows watts as milliwatts (mW) To save the measurements, make sure the meter has or microwatts (µW).

  • Page 22: Connections For Power Measurements

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Fiber link Measuring power at the end of a link Measuring the power of a source GUE06.EPS Figure 7. Power Measurement Display GUE23.EPS Figure 6. Connections for Power Measurements...
  • Page 23 How to Measure Optical Power • OTHER: The connections use the Corning Plug & The difference (in dB) between the level of power on each channel and the maximum power of all 12 Play ™ Universal Systems method of polarity channels: management.

  • Page 24: How To Measure Loss

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual AUTO shows when the source transmits a wavelength Set the Limit for Loss Measurements identifier and the meter changes its wavelength setting The meter compares loss measurements to a limit to give a to agree with the source.

  • Page 25: About The Reference

    How to Measure Loss About the Reference Set the Reference for Loss Measurements The reference is the baseline power level for loss Caution measurements. Regular referencing helps account for minor variations in source power and connection integrity. Also, To get the correct polarity indication when you since the reference is the baseline for measurements, the measure loss, you must use type B test reference losses of the test reference cords and adapters used for...
  • Page 26 MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual On the meter, press to make SET REF show . To save the reference measurements, press SAVE. The meter saves the measurements and the display If necessary, press CHANNEL to see the power briefly shows , OK and REF.

  • Page 27: Reference Connections For Permanent Links With Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    How to Measure Loss Type B TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Caution Use one TRC to set the Do not disconnect TRC 1 reference. from the source after you set the reference. Meter Source Disconnect TRC 1 from Type B Type B the meter, then connect TRC 1 cord 2 to the meter.

  • Page 28: Measure Loss

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Measure Loss On the meter, press to make LOSS show. Figure Figure 10 on page 24 shows the display for loss Set the reference as described on page 19.

  • Page 29: Connections For Loss Measurements On Type A Permanent Links With Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    How to Measure Loss Pinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type A Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference. POLARITY A Source channel: 9 10 11 12...

  • Page 30: Loss Measurement Display

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual The levels of power loss relative to the limit you set: <25% <50% <75% <100% 100% • When all ovals are below the line for a channel, the measurement for that channel is below the limit you set.

  • Page 31: If Loss Is Negative

    How to Measure Loss • OTHER: The connections use the Corning Plug & AUTO shows when the source transmits a wavelength Play ™ Universal Systems method of polarity identifier, and the meter changes its wavelength setting management. See Figure B-16 on page 59. to agree with the source.

  • Page 32: How To Identify Cables Or Fibers

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual • The meter or source was much colder when you set the On the meter, press to put the meter in power reference. measurement mode. You can also select loss measurement mode, but the display is easier to read in •...

  • Page 33: Memory Functions

    Memory Functions Memory Functions Note Each record includes the date and time when the The meter stores the loss or power measurements for up to measurement was saved. To see the date and time, 250 12-fiber cables. Each record contains the measurement look at the records in LinkWare software.

  • Page 34: View Record Display (Loss Measurement Shown)

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Press DELETE. The display shows DELETE?. To exit the delete mode and not delete the records, press , or Hold down DELETE? until OK shows. The 12 fibers show for their measurements, and no bargraphs show.
  • Page 35 Memory Functions The relative level of power or power loss measured on To use LinkWare software to delete all the records in the channel. For loss measurements, the limit line and memory OK or show. See Figure 7 on page 16 and Figure 10 Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your on page 24 for descriptions of these measurements.

  • Page 36: Upload Records To A Pc

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Upload Records to a PC Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your Turn on the meter. Connect the meter to the PC with the USB cable USB cable provided, as shown in Figure 12.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Use only specified replacement parts for user- replaceable items. Turn on the meter or source, then hold down together for 2.5 seconds. • Use only Fluke Networks authorized service S o F centers. Press until the display shows then a number.

  • Page 38: Update The Software

    Options and Accessories Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your For a complete list of options and accessories visit the Fluke Download the MultiFiber Pro update file from the Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com. Fluke Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks to get the update by other methods.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Environmental Operating temperature -10ºC to +50ºC Storage temperature -20ºC to +50ºC Operating humidity 95% (10ºC to +35ºC) non-condensing 75% (35ºC to +45ºC) non-condensing Uncontrolled <10ºC Operating altitude 4,000 m Storage altitude 12,000 m Vibration Random 2 G, 5 Hz to 500 Hz...

  • Page 40: Meter

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Meter Specifications apply at 23ºC (73ºF), unless otherwise noted. Detector type InGaAs Calibrated wavelengths 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm Measurement range 0 dBm to -50 dBm...
  • Page 41 5.7 in x 3.2 in x 1.5 in (14.5 cm x 8.0 cm x 3.9 cm) Weight 10.9 oz (309 g) ≤ 2. Measured power levels 0 dBm. Backlight on. Battery life depends on the condition and type of batteries used. Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries.

  • Page 42: 850 Nm Source

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual 850 nm Source Specifications apply at 23ºC (73ºF), unless otherwise noted. Emitter type LED: 850 nm Wavelength 850 nm: ±30 nm Spectral width (FWHM) 850 nm: 50 nm (typical) 850 nm: ≥...

  • Page 43: Calibration Cycle

    5.6 in x 3.2 in x 1.6 in (14.2 cm x 8.1 cm x 4.1 cm) Weight 10.9 oz (309 g) 4. Auto wavelength,SCAN ALL, and backlight on. Battery life depends on the condition and type of batteries used. Fluke Networks recommends alkaline batteries. Calibration Cycle...
  • Page 44 MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Polarities For Mtp/Mpo Connections

    Appendix A: Polarities for MTP/MPO Connections Figure A-1 on page 40 shows the end-to-end connections The meter shows OTHER for the CorningPlug & Play ™ made by type A, B, and C cables with MTP/MPO connectors. Universal Systems method of polarity management. See The POLARITY indication on the meter shows A, B, C for Figure B-16 on page 59.

  • Page 46: A-1. Connections For Types A, B, And C Patch Cords

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Type A 9 10 11 12 Source channel: Meter channel: 9 10 11 12 Type B Source channel: 9 10 11 12 Meter channel: 12 11 10 9 Type C...
  • Page 47 Polarities for MTP/MPO Connections Pinned MTP/MPO connector Signal paths inside the module MTP/MPO connector: 9 10 11 12 Single-fiber connectors: 9 11 12 10 8 GUE28.EPS Figure A-2. Connections for the Corning Plug & Play ™ Universal Systems Method...
  • Page 48 MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Reference And Test Connections

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections This appendix shows the connections to make to set the Caution reference and measure loss on MTP/MPO links with pinned To get the correct polarity indication when you and unpinned connectors. measure loss, you must use type B test reference cords when you set the reference.

  • Page 50: B-1. Reference Connections For Permanent Links With Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Type B TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Caution Use one TRC to set Do not disconnect TRC the reference. 1 from the source after you set the reference. Meter Source Disconnect TRC 1 from the...

  • Page 51: B-2. Connections For Loss Measurements On Type A Permanent Links With Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Pinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type A Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference.

  • Page 52: B-3. Connections For Loss Measurements On Type B Permanent Links With Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Pinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type B Key-up/Key-up Key-up/Key-up Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference.

  • Page 53: B-4. Connections For Loss Measurements On Type C Permanent Links With Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Pinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type C Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference.

  • Page 54: B-5. Reference Connections For Permanent Links With Pinned And Unpinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Type B TRC 1 Pinned/Pinned Caution Use one TRC to set the Do not disconnect TRC reference. 1 from the source after you set the reference. Meter Source Disconnect TRC 1 from...

  • Page 55: Connections For Loss Measurements On Type A Permanent Links With Unpinned And Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Unpinned/Pinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type A Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference.

  • Page 56: Connections For Loss Measurements On Type B Permanent Links With Unpinned And Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Unpinned/Pinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type B Key-up/Key-up Key-up/Key-up Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference.

  • Page 57: Connections For Loss Measurements On Type C Permanent Links With Unpinned And Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Unpinned/Pinned Unpinned/Pinned Adapter Adapter Type C Key-up/Key-down Key-up/Key-down Fiber link Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the Meter shows reference.

  • Page 58: B-9. Reference Connections For Permanent Links With Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Adapter Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Key-up/Key-up Caution Use two TRCs and one Do not disconnect TRC adapter to set the 1 from the source after reference.

  • Page 59: B-10. Connections For Loss Measurements On Type A Permanent Links With Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Type B TRC 3, Unpinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Pinned Pinned Adapter Adapter Adapter Type A Key-up/Key-down Key-up/ Key-up/ Fiber link Key-down Key-up Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the source after you set the reference.

  • Page 60: B-11. Connections For Loss Measurements On Type B Permanent Links With Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Type B TRC 3 Unpinned/Unpinned Unpinned/Pinned Pinned Pinned Adapter Adapter Adapter Type B Key-up/Key-up Key-up/ Key-up/ Fiber link Key-up Key-up Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned...

  • Page 61: B-12. Connections Loss Measurements On Type C Permanent Links With Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Type B TRC 3 Unpinned/Pinned Unpinned/Unpinned Pinned Pinned Adapter Adapter Adapter Type C Key-up/Key-down Key-up/ Key-up/ Fiber link Key-down Key-up Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC1 Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the Meter shows source after you set the reference.

  • Page 62: Universal Systems

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Type B TRC 3 Unpinned/Pinned Unpinned/Unpinned Pinned Pinned Adapter Adapter Adapter Type B Key-up/Key-down Key-up/ Key-up/ Fiber link Key-down Key-up Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned...

  • Page 63: B-14. Reference Connections For Fiber Modules With Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connectors

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Adapter Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Key-up/Key-up Caution Do not disconnect TRC Use two TRCs and one 1 from the source after adapter to set the you set the reference. reference.

  • Page 64: Connections For Loss Measurements On A Straight-Through Fiber Module With A Pinned Mtp/Mpo Connector

    MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual Unpinned/Pinned Pinned Unpinned Breakout Adapter cable Key-up/Key-up Straight-through Type B Type B TRC 2 TRC 1 Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect test reference Meter shows cord 1 from the source after you POLARITY B set the reference.

  • Page 65: Universal Systems Module

    Appendix B: Reference and Test Connections Unpinned/Pinned Pinned Unpinned Adapter Key-up/Key-up Breakout cable Signal paths Type B Type B inside the module Pinned/Unpinned Pinned/Pinned Caution Do not disconnect TRC 1 from the Meter shows source after you set the reference. OTHER Meter Source...
  • Page 66 MultiFiber Pro Optical Power Meter and Fiber Test Kits Users Manual...

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