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Optical Wavelength Laboratories
OPERATIONS GUIDE
FIBER OWL 7 SERIES BI-DIRECTIONAL CERTIFIERS
MODEL #s:
F7BMS (MM / SM)
F7BMX (MM only)
F7BMV (MM / VFL)
F7BSX (SM only)
F7BSV (SM / VFL)
OWL
Optical Wavelength Laboratories (OWL)
N9623 Old Hwy 12
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-473-0643
Internet: http://OWL-inc.com
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- Page 1 Optical Wavelength Laboratories OPERATIONS GUIDE FIBER OWL 7 SERIES BI-DIRECTIONAL CERTIFIERS MODEL #s: F7BMS (MM / SM) F7BMX (MM only) F7BMV (MM / VFL) F7BSX (SM only) F7BSV (SM / VFL) Optical Wavelength Laboratories (OWL) N9623 Old Hwy 12 Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: 262-473-0643 Internet: http://OWL-inc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN ABOUT THIS MANUAL DESCRIPTION APPLICATIONS PAIR MODE BIDI MODE CERT MODE LOSS MODE OPTICAL POWER MEASUREMENT OPTICAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT TEST PATCH CORDS GENERAL FEATURES PRECAUTIONS LABEL GENERAL FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION SUPPORTED CABLING STANDARDS CONTACT INFORMATION ROLES TEST PROCEDURES... - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE MAIN MENU OPERATIONS MENU CONFIGURE SOURCE PORT SYSTEM INFORMATION ENTER OPM (OPTICAL POWER METER) MODE SETUP MENU SET OPERATING PARAMETERS SET USER INFORMATION SET DISPLAY OPTIONS SET POWER OPTIONS CONFIGURE CUSTOM STANDARD UTILITIES MENU SET SYSTEM CLOCK RE-SET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS WORKING WITH STORED DATA UNIVERSAL DETECTOR PORT...
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN All personnel testing optical fibers should be adequately trained in the field of fiber optics before using any fiber optic test equipment. If the user is not completely familiar with testing fiber optics, they should seek competent training. Such training can be acquired from a variety of sources, such as local hands-on training classes. -
Page 5: Description
LCD, and an intuitive 10-key keypad allows for easy data entry. Each Fiber OWL 7 BIDI is powered by re-chargeable lithium polymer batteries, typically allowing up to 50 hours of continuous use. -
Page 6: Applications
The Link Wizard in the Fiber OWL 7 uses attenuation parameters from popular cabling standards to certify fiber links, and shows complete PASS/FAIL test results for both fibers at both wavelengths, all on the same screen, right in the field. -
Page 7: Bidi Mode
The Link Wizard in the Fiber OWL 7 uses attenuation parameters from popular cabling standards to certify fiber links, and shows complete PASS/FAIL test results for both fibers at both wavelengths, all on the same screen, right in the field. -
Page 8: Cert Mode
CERT (certification) mode allows users to certify individual optical fibers at up to two wavelengths simultaneously. The Link Wizard in the Fiber OWL 7 uses attenuation parameters from popular cabling standards to certify fiber links, and shows a link’s PASS/FAIL status right in the field. -
Page 9: Loss Mode
APPLICATIONS LOSS MODE Attenuation (Optical Loss) Measurements. After a fiber cable has been installed and terminated, optical loss measurements can be used to determine if the fiber is installed according to standards and specifications. A comparison between the actual power measurement and the reference value determines how much optical power is lost through the link. -
Page 10: Optical Power Measurement
(transmit power), or at the input of a receiver (receiver sensitivity). When in OPM mode, the Fiber OWL 7 can be directly attached to this equipment via a patch cord to check whether the transmitter is within the manufacturer’s specified power range. -
Page 11: Optical Length Measurement
APPLICATIONS OPTICAL LENGTH MEASUREMENT Optical Length Measurement. The Fiber OWL 7 can perform a “round-robin” optical length measurement using a pair of fibers in the link. -
Page 12: Test Patch Cords
TEST PATCH CORDS Patch Cord Testing. Fiber links that are producing incorrect results may have bad patch cords. The Fiber OWL 7 can be used to measure the optical power through a patch cord to see if it is usable, or should be replaced. -
Page 13: Precautions
Light Source Connectors - Do NOT insert APC (Angled Physical Contact) connectors into the light source ports on your Fiber OWL 7 BIDI as this may damage the internal light source endfaces or the angled ferrule on the APC connector. -
Page 14: General Features
GENERAL FEATURES 1: Universal Detector Port (OPM) - includes two adapter caps: 2.5mm for popular 2.5mm ferrule connectors including ST, SC, and FC; and 1.25mm for LC, MU, and other SFF connectors. 2: USB Download/Charger Port - downloads stored data to a PC using the supplied USB download cable. -
Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL 2.8” Color LCD Display Type Lithium Polymer Battery Type MASTER REMOTE Battery Life up to 25 hours up to 20 hours -- full brightness up to 55 hours up to 50 hours -- dim mode Auto-shutdown -10 to 55 C Operating Temperature -30 to 70 C Storage Temperature... -
Page 16: Warranty Information
Repair. Repair of this unit by unauthorized personnel is prohibited, and will void any warranty associated with the unit. Cleaning. For accurate readings, the optical connectors on Fiber OWL 7 series testers and the connectors on test cords should be cleaned prior to attaching them to each other. -
Page 17: Roles
ROLES Each Fiber OWL 7 BIDI comes in a matched set of two units. Both units contain identical hardware, but are defined by their unique roles during setup and testing. For the purpose of this manual, the units will be called MASTER and REMOTE, based on their specific roles. -
Page 18: Test Procedures
(such as “zeroing” and link budgets). While Fiber OWL 7 BIDI fiber certifiers are able to test any fiber link configuration, the test procedures described in this section assume that the fiber link was properly designed, installed, and tested according to industry standard requirements and recommended “best practices”. -
Page 19: Step 1: Gather Link Setup Information
CERTIFICATION TESTING STEP 1: GATHER LINK SETUP INFORMATION To make the setup process go more smoothly, have the following information ready in advance. LINK NAME – general information about the job (user-definable) Project Name of the overall project Location Building or geographic area where the fiber link is located Master End End of the fiber link where the master unit will be used Remote End... -
Page 20: Link Planning Worksheet
LINK PLANNING WORKSHEET Fill out the blanks below with information about the link under test. This information will help you plan out the key information about the link, and will be used to enter the link setup information in the MASTER. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Location:... -
Page 21: Key Test Parameters
FTTH CLASS A/B/C TEST MODE Fiber OWL 7 BIDI fiber certifiers can certify fiber links in three different ways: BIDI Certifies two fibers in a fiber pair simultaneously, one fiber in one direction and the other fiber in the opposite direction,... -
Page 22: Fiber Type - Link Types
KEY TEST PARAMETERS FIBER TYPE - Link Types Horizontal terminates at a wall outlet on one end, and a patch panel on the other end Backbone terminates at a patch panel on both ends Indoor fully enclosed inside a building Outdoor extends past a building’s outside wall Horizontal links:... -
Page 23: Test Cord Type
KEY TEST PARAMETERS TEST CORD TYPE Introduced with the release of the TIA 568-3.D cabling standard, allowable loss of interconnections at the very ends of the fiber link (where the testers connect to the fiber under test) will vary depending upon the quality of the test cord. The options are standard-grade vs. -
Page 24: Encircled Flux
KEY TEST PARAMETERS ENCIRCLED FLUX Encircled Flux (EF) is a recent evolution in standards-based multimode fiber testing developed as an attempt to further decrease uncertainty between optical loss measurements taken with different manufacturer’s test equipment, or with the same test equipment but at a different time. -
Page 25: Fiber Pair Geometry
The TIA 568-3.D cabling standard includes instructions on how to maintain polarity for duplex fiber installations, ensuring that “transmit” always goes to “receive”. Fiber OWL 7 series testers keep track of FIBER PAIR GEOMETRY: 1) to maintain polarity during testing by displaying helpful connection diagrams; and 2) to keep track of the direction of the test for each fiber under test. -
Page 26: Reference Method
KEY TEST PARAMETERS REFERENCE METHOD Reference methods refer to the number of patch cables required to properly set a reference between the power meter and light source used for testing (also referred to as “zeroing”). Setting a reference involves recording a baseline optical power level (called a reference) between a power meter and light source prior to taking measurements. -
Page 27: Step 2: Gather Accessories
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES STEP 2: GATHER ACCESSORIES Testing with BIDI and PAIR modes will require: (2) reference cables (2) additional test cables (2) mating sleeves (2) fiber optic mandrels -- 0.7” for OM1, 0.9” for OM2/OM3/OM4 (for all standards except 568.3-D) Testing with CERT mode will require: (1) reference cables (1) additional test cables... -
Page 28: Reference Cables And Mandrels
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES REFERENCE CABLES AND MANDRELS REFERENCE CABLES (2 each): used to set references (aka “zeroing”), and connect the light source (transmit) ports into the link during testing. Each test unit includes a transmit port and receive port, thus the need for 2 cables. Please note whether these reference cables are standard-grade or reference-grade. -
Page 29: Additional Test Cables
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES ADDITIONAL TEST CABLES ADDITIONAL TEST CABLES (2 each): used to provide the connection between the detector (receiver) port and the link under test. 62.5/125 (OM1) 62.5/125 (OM1) Mandrel-wrapped Encircled Flux (EF) 0.7” diameter 50/125 (OM2/3/4) 50/125 (OM2/3/4) Mandrel-wrapped Encircled Flux (EF) 0.9”... -
Page 30: Mating Sleeves
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES MATING SLEEVES MATING SLEEVES (2 each; one for each set of test cables): used to verify the quality of the additional test cables by temporarily connecting them to the reference cables; duplex mating sleeves also work for this purpose. -
Page 31: Link Wizard
OVERVIEW The Link Wizard is the name of the process used to set up the Fiber OWL 7 BIDI for a certification test. During the Link Wizard, the user will input job-related information and key test parameters, set the optical reference, and verify the quality of any additional test cables. -
Page 32: Alpha-Numeric / Special Character Entry
BIDI MODE CREATING A NEW LINK highlight the CREATE NEW LINK menu option STARTUP MENU RESUME TESTING activate CREATE NEW LINK menu option CREATE NEW LINK LOAD STORED LINK SIMPLE METER MAIN MENU BACK SELECT EXIT Start Link Configuration LINK NAME -- information about the job as a whole LINK NAME PROJECT PROJECT... - Page 33 BIDI MODE CREATING A NEW LINK, cont. FIBER TEST MODE -- defines overall test ‘rules’ (see KEY TEST PARAMETERS for details) FIBER TEST MODE BIDI TEST MODE BIDI TEST MODE STANDARD TIA 568.3-D TIA 568.3-D STANDARD REFERENCE Note: in LOSS mode the selected SOURCE PORT TEST CORDS standard is ignored and no Pass/Fail results are shown.
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Page 34: Set Reference Diagram
BIDI MODE CREATING A NEW LINK, cont. RUN NAME -- format: (NAME)(NUMBER) RUN NAME NAME FIBER# NAME 11-character prefix NUMBER NUMBER starting fiber number Example: FIBER#1 through FIBER#n NEXT Accept RUN NAME as entered and continue BACK Go to previous screen HELP Access context-sensitive help NEXT... -
Page 35: Setting The Optical Reference
BIDI MODE SETTING THE OPTICAL REFERENCE Power ON the REMOTE unit. Once the REMOTE is fully powered on, the screen will say “Waiting for response from master...” FIBER#1&2 STARTUP MENU RESUME TESTING CREATE NEW LINK LOAD STORED LINK SIMPLE METER MAIN MENU BACK SELECT... - Page 36 BIDI MODE SETTING THE OPTICAL REFERENCE Connect the MASTER and REMOTE together with the appropriate reference cables, as shown on the MASTER screen. In this example, the input of the EF mode controller is connected to the MM port on each unit, and the output of the EF mode controller is inserted into the OPM port.
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Page 37: Setting The Optical Reference
BIDI MODE SETTING THE OPTICAL REFERENCE Once the reference has been set, the SOURCE REFERENCE POWER will be shown for both units in both directions. Press NEXT on the MASTER to accept the reference values and continue. Encircled Flux Mode Controller Encircled Flux Mode Controller SOURCE REFERENCE POWER... -
Page 38: Checking Additional Test Cables
BIDI MODE CHECKING THE ADDITIONAL TEST CABLE The MASTER will now prompt the user to check the additional test cable to ensure it does not introduce too much additional loss into the final loss measurement. The helpful slide explains why checking the additional test cable is recommended. Press YES on the MASTER to continue. - Page 39 BIDI MODE CHECKING THE ADDITIONAL TEST CABLE The MASTER will now show a help slide that demonstrates how to connect the additional test cables and adapters. At this time, disconnect the reference cable (solid line) from the OPM port and insert the additional test cable (dotted line) into the OPM port.
- Page 40 BIDI MODE CHECKING THE ADDITIONAL TEST CABLE Once the reference has been set, the REFERENCE CABLE LOSS will be shown for both units in both directions. Press NEXT on the MASTER to accept the reference cable loss values and continue. Encircled Flux Mating Sleeve...
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Page 41: Test Procedure (Bi-Directional)
BIDI MODE READY TO BEGIN TESTING The units are now ready to begin testing. Do NOT disconnect any of the test cables or mating sleeves at this time. Press YES on the MASTER to continue. Encircled Flux Encircled Flux Mating Mating Sleeve Sleeve... - Page 42 BIDI MODE BEGIN TESTING (FIRST BIDI DIRECTION) At this time, remove the mating sleeves. Then, bring the units to their assigned locations as defined during the LINK NAME entry. In this example, the MASTER is assigned to the Computer Room, and the REMOTE is assigned to the Data Center. Encircled Flux Encircled Flux Mode Controller...
- Page 43 BIDI MODE BEGIN TESTING (FIRST BIDI DIRECTION) Connect the testers into the link under test as shown on the displays. The fiber numbers to connect into are listed at the top of the display. The FIBER PAIR GEOMETRY setting will determine the orientation of the test cables. In this example, the FIBER PAIR GEOMETRY was set to STRAIGHT.
- Page 44 BIDI MODE BEGIN TESTING (SECOND BIDI DIRECTION) Once the fibers have been tested in the first direction, swap the fibers as shown on the displays to test in the second direction. The fiber numbers to connect into are listed at the top of the display. Once the fibers are connected as shown, press any key to continue the test.
- Page 45 BIDI MODE TEST RESULTS SCREEN Once the second direction is tested, the bi-directional test results will be shown on the MASTER. 16 20 FIBER#1 BIDI WAIT.. FIBER#1&2 ACME CORP / OPS M=COMPUTER ROOM I=DATA CENTER dB @ 850nm 1300nm -0.78 -0.82 -0.89 -1.06...
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Page 46: Test Results Screen
BIDI MODE TEST RESULTS SCREEN ACME CORP / OPS Link Information M=COMPUTER ROOM R=DATA CENTER Project Location Master End (M) Remote End (R) 850nm 1300nm dB @ Test Direction dB loss readings -0.78 -0.82 Shown from the perspective of Green = PASS the MASTER Red = FAIL -0.89... - Page 47 BIDI MODE TEST NEXT FIBER/PAIR (FIRST BIDI DIRECTION) At this point, the fibers are still connected to the current fiber/pair under test, and the MASTER is still displaying the current 16 22 test results. The fiber numbers at the top of the MASTER display has been updated with the next fiber/pair number. Before connecting to the next fiber pair, press TEST on the MASTER to initiate the next test.
- Page 48 BIDI MODE TEST NEXT FIBER/PAIR (FIRST BIDI DIRECTION) Connect the testers into the next fiber/pair under test as shown on the displays. The fiber numbers to connect into are listed at the top of the display. Once the fibers are connected as shown, press any key on the MASTER to begin the test. The MASTER will show communications progress (as long as proper continuity is achieved).
- Page 49 BIDI MODE TEST NEXT FIBER/PAIR (SECOND BIDI DIRECTION) Once the fibers have been tested in the first direction, swap the fibers as shown on the displays to test in the second direction. The fiber numbers to connect into are listed at the top of the display. Once the fibers are connected as shown, press any key on the MASTER to test in the second direction.
- Page 50 BIDI MODE TEST NEXT FIBER/PAIR (SECOND BIDI DIRECTION) Test results will appear for the next set of tests. RUN NAME ACME CORP / OPS M=COMPUTER ROOM R=DATA CENTER NAME FIBER# Press SAVE from the test results screen to store the test results. 850nm 1300nm dB @ NUMBER...
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Page 51: Operations/Maintenance
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE MAIN MENU From any test results screen on the MASTER, press the MENU button to access the MAIN MENU. OPERATIONS MENU OPERATIONS MENU OPERATIONS MENU SETUP MENU UTILITIES MENU STORED LINKS CREATE NEW LINK See “Link Wizard” section HELP TOPICS CONFIGURE SOURCE Control the light source port SYSTEM INFORMATION... -
Page 52: Operations Menu
-- such as measuring 850nm output power from an active transmitter (NIC, SFP, GBIC, switch port, etc.) -20.69 When used with an OWL auto-wavelength light source, up to 2 wavelengths can be measured 1300nm simultaneously. -20.67... -
Page 53: Setup Menu
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE SETUP MENU From any test results screen on the MASTER, press the MENU button to access the MAIN MENU. SETUP MENU OPERATING PARAMETERS From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP MENU. USER INFORMATION DISPLAY PREFERENCES OPERATING PARAMETERS Set Length units / index of refraction POWER OPTIONS CUSTOM STANDARD USER INFORMATION... -
Page 54: Set Power Options
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE SETUP MENU SETUP MENU > POWER OPTIONS -- Set duration for various power saving modes POWER OPTIONS DIM TIME minutes before display dims Range of values: 1 to 250 DIM TIME: STANDBY TIME minutes before unit goes into standby mode (only display turns off) STANDBY TIME: Range of values: 2 to 250 OFF TIME... -
Page 55: Utilities Menu
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE UTILITIES MENU From any test results screen on the MASTER, press the MENU button to access the MAIN MENU. UTILITIES MENU SET SYSTEM CLOCK From the MAIN MENU, select UTILITIES MENU. FORMAT DATA FLASH FACTORY RESET SET SYSTEM CLOCK Set real-time clock VIEW SLIDES MANUFACTURER SETUP... -
Page 56: Working With Stored Data
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE WORKING WITH STORED DATA Each stored link has two lines of information: STORED LINKS JOB / SITE END A END B Job / Site info ACME CORP / HQ WEST COMPUTER ROOM - NETWORK HUB 3 Location info for the MASTER and REMOTE. ACME CORP / OPS COMPUTER ROOM - DATA CENTER GREEN... -
Page 57: Universal Detector Port
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE UNIVERSAL DETECTOR PORT The Fiber OWL 7 BIDI optical power meter contains a universal connector port which allows for coupling to any fiber optic connector that uses a 2.5mm ferrule (e.g. ST, SC, FC, etc.). What gives this port its flexibility is that only the ferrule is inserted into the port. Since there is no latching mechanism to speak of, any 2.5mm ferrule connector can be inserted into the same port without having to swap adapter ports. -
Page 58: Cleaning The Light Source Port
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE LIGHT SOURCE PORT This cleaning procedure applies to the light source ports on the Fiber OWL 7 BIDI devices. Required Accessories: • Isopropyl alcohol (91% or better) • In-adapter fiber optic cleaning accessories, such as 2.5mm cleaning swabs or 2.5mm HUXCleaner™... -
Page 59: Cleaning The Opm Port
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE OPM PORT Required accessories: A) Isopropyl Alcohol (91% or better) B) Round wooden toothpick with sharp point (NOTE: do not use a metal pin or needle since metal will scratch the surface of the detector) C) Cotton swab D) Jeweler’s loupe (10x magnification recommended) E) Compressed Air (not shown) 1) Remove the adapter cap from the power meter detector port. -
Page 60: Updating Firmware
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE UPDATING FIRMWARE The firmware in Fiber OWL 7 series devices can be updated on any computer that has OWLView software installed. NOTE: any firmware updates must be applied to both the MASTER and REMOTE. To update the firmware: Save the firmware file to the PC...
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