Using The Power Meter - Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook

Using the Power Meter

The power meter lets you measure the optical power
produced by a source such as an optical network interface
card or optical test equipment.
The tester offers two versions of the power meter function:
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SINGLE TEST mode: Takes one power measurement at
850 nm and 1300 nm (DTX-MFM2), 850 nm and
1310 nm (DTX-GFM2), or 1310 nm and 1550 nm
(DTX-SFM2). You can save the power measurement in
this mode.
•
MONITOR mode: Monitors power continuously at the
input port at 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, or
1550 nm. This measurement cannot be saved.
The power meter functions do not compare the power
measurement to a limit and do not produce PASS/FAIL
results.
Figure 8-29 shows the equipment required for using the
power meter in MONITOR mode.
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Tester with fiber module and connector adapter
installed. Match the connector adapter to the
connector in the link or on the source. See
Figure 8-30.
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Memory card (optional for SINGLE TEST mode)
C
AC adapter with line cord (optional)
D
One test reference cord. Match the fiber used in the
installation, with SC at tester end. See Figure 8-30.
E
Fiber cleaning supplies
Figure 8-29. Equipment for Using the Power Meter in
MONITOR Mode
Using the Power Meter
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