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  • Page 1 FTK-FTEST-00 Fiber Testing Kit Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Handheld Light Source Overview Features Accessories Specifications Functions Powering the Light Source Power Supply Options AA Battery Replacing Batteries Power Supply Unit Turning the Light Source On or Off Turning the Light Source On Auto Shutdown Function Turning the Light Source Off Backlight Control LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode Key Control Mode...
  • Page 3 Handheld Power Meter Overview Features Accessories Specifications Functions Powering the Meter Power Supply Options AA Battery Replacing Batteries Power Supply Unit Connecting Cables Connecting USB Cable Connecting Patch Cable Turning the Power Meter On or Off Turning the Power Meter On Auto Shutdown Function Turning the Power Meter Off Backlight Control...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Handheld Optical Light Source Overview This handheld optical light source is designed for fi ber optic network installation, evaluation, and maintenance. Used with its matched optical power meter, it provides an accurate fi ber network testing solution. This light source can provide 1-4 wavelengths with stable output power and features continuous adjustable output power.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Handheld Optical Light Source Specifications Model Optical Light Source Operating wavelength (nm) 850/1300/1310/1550 Applicable fi ber SM, MM Laser type FP-LD Maximum Output Power -5 (adjustable) (dBm) Adjustable step size (dBm) < 0.5 (adjustable between -5-12dBm) Stability (dB, 15min, 20°C) ±0.1...

  • Page 6: Functions

    Handheld Optical Light Source Functions Power On/Off: Press to turn the unit on or off. Auto Shut-Off Selection: Press this key quickly to turn the auto shut-off function on or off. Wavelength Selection: Press to activate laser and select wavelength.
  • Page 7 Handheld Optical Light Source 2A 2B Back/Side Dust Cap: Place the dust cap over the connectors to protect the optical connector when not in use Optical Connector: SC/PC optical connector. 2A: Port 1: 1310/1550nm Output 2B: Port 2: 850/1300nm Output...
  • Page 8 Handheld Optical Light Source Screen Battery Indicator: displays when battery power in use. The capacity shown will decrease with battery power. Replace batteries as needed. AC Adapter Indicator: displays when AC power in use Auto-off: the light source will automatically shut off when idle for ten minutes.

  • Page 9: Powering The Light Source

    Handheld Optical Light Source Powering the Light Source Power Supply Options The light source can be powered by either battery or AC adapter power, allowing total fl exibility for most testing sites and situations. AA Battery When batteries are in use, will display on the top left of the screen (Screen, page 7).

  • Page 10: Power Supply Unit

    Handheld Optical Light Source Power Supply Unit AC power can be used when the batteries are empty. The AC adapter indicator, , will display on the left of the screen when AC power is in use (Screen, page 7). The light souce will default to AC power supply if charged batteries are present in the unit when it is plugged in.

  • Page 11: Turning The Light Source On Or Off

    Handheld Optical Light Source Turning the Light Source On or Off Turning the Light Source On 1. Insert the battery or connect the power supply unit. 2. Press and hold on the tester. Note that this does not activate the laser.

  • Page 12: Backlight Control

    Handheld Optical Light Source Backlight Control B/L SET 1. Green when LDR activates 2. Red when Key Control Mode activates LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode In LDR, the light source will automatically adjust the backlight to ambient light within 15 seconds.

  • Page 13: Laser Settings

    Handheld Optical Light Source Laser Settings Note 1. A warm-up period of 5 minutes or less is normally required to ensure stable output power. 2. Ensure that connectors and patch cable ends are clean before attaching. Be sure to connect the correct type of patch cable.

  • Page 14: Selecting Frequency

    Handheld Optical Light Source Selecting Frequency When laser is active, press to adjust the frequency (Hz). The value is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Availalbe frequencies are 0Hz (continuous wave), 270Hz, 330Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz. When the laser is off, pressing and holding this key twice in succession will activate the laser.

  • Page 15: Output Power

    Handheld Optical Light Source Output Power Each available wavelength setting allows the output power (laser light intensity) to be adjusted within the range of approximately -5 to -12 dBm. 1. Press to select the maximum output power available for the selected wavelength.

  • Page 16: Automatic Wavelength Identification

    Handheld Optical Light Source Automatic Wavelength Identification 850nm 1310nm 1300nm 1550nm Light Source 1. Connect the light source to its matched optical power meter 2. On the light source, press to activate laser. 3. Press and hold until --AU appears on the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 17: Automatic Frequency Detection

    Handheld Optical Light Source Automatic Frequency Detection Automatic Frequency Detection will operate by default when Automatic Wavelength Identifcation mode is not in use. 1. Connect the light source to its match power meter. 2. On the light source, press to activate laser.

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Handheld Optical Light Source Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1. Always keep the connector ports of the light source clean. 2. Use the regulated optical connector for testing. 3. Shut off the power and cover laser with dust-proof cap after use. 4. When using AC adapter, ensure power supply is within the required voltage range.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    Handheld Optical Light Source Warranty Caution: Do not attempt to repair as doing so will void warranty. This Optical Power Meter is covered by an 18 month warranty 1. We warrant that this power meter will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 18 months.

  • Page 20: Handheld Power Meter

    Handheld Optical Power Meter FTK-FTEST-00 Power Meter...

  • Page 21: Overview

    Meter has more functions, including automatic wavelength identifi cation, auto wavelength switching, intelligent backlight, and data saving via USB port. Combined with its matched handheld optical light source, it offers a quick and accurate testing solution on both single mode and multimode fi bers.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Specifications Model Calibration Wavelength (nm) 850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625 Detector type InGaAs Measurement Range (dBm) -70 - +6 -50 -+26 Uncertainty (dB) ±0.15 (3.5%) Linearity (dB) ±0.02 Display resolution (dB) 0.01 Frequency ID (Hz) 270, 330,1K, 2K Wave ID (nm) 850,1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 Date Storage Capacity 1000...

  • Page 23: Functions

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Functions Power On/Off: Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Auto Shut-Off Selection: Press this key quickly to turn the auto shut-off function on or off. Wavelength Selection: Press to select wavelength. Press and hold to enter Wavelength Auto-ID mode. Backlight control: Press to select backlight mode.
  • Page 24 Handheld Optical Power Meter (side) Back/Sides Dust Cap: Place the dust cap over the connectors to protect the optical connector when not in use Optical Connector: SC (Φ2.5mm) optical connector. Mini USB Port: Connect USB cable Bracket: Collapsible metal bracket can be adjusted 0-90 degrees Battery Pack: Contains 3 x 1.5 AA Batteries...
  • Page 25 Handheld Optical Power Meter Screen Battery Indicator: displays when battery power in use. The capacity shown will decrease with battery power. Replace batteries as needed. AC Adapter Indicator: displays when AC power in use Auto-off: the power meter will automatically shut off when idle for ten minutes.

  • Page 26: Powering The Meter

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Powering the Meter Power Supply Options The power meter can be powered by either battery or AC adapter power, allowing total fl exibility for most testing sites and situations. AA Battery When batteries are in use, will display on the top left of the screen (Screen, page 24).

  • Page 27: Power Supply Unit

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Power Supply Unit AC Adapter AC power can be used when the batteries are empty. The AC adapter indicator, , will display on the left of the screen when AC power is in use (Fig X, 2). The power meter will default to AC power supply if charged batteries are present in the unit when it is plugged When using the AC adapter, connect the power plug (pictured) and insert it into the AC adapter port...

  • Page 28: Connecting Cables

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Connecting Cables Connecting USB Cable Use the USB cable supplied with the power meter to connect the power meter to a USB port on a PC. Connecting Patch Cable To connect a patch cable, remove the dust proof cap. This power meter accepts SC and ST connectors (SC &...

  • Page 29: Turning The Power Meter On Or Off

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Turning the Power Meter On or Off Turning the Power Meter On 1. Insert the battery or connect the power supply unit. 2. Press and hold on the tester. See page 24 for screen details Auto Shutdown Function Press the key to enable or disable the auto shutdown function.

  • Page 30: Backlight Control

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Backlight Control B/L SET 1. Green when LDR activates 2. Red when key control mode activates LDR: Intelligent Backlight Control Mode In LDR, the power meter will automatically adjust the backlight to ambient light within 15 seconds. Key Control Mode In key control mode, pressing the key turns the backlight on or...

  • Page 31: Wavelength

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Wavelength Calibrating Wavelength 1. Press to select wavelength (dispalyed on top left of the screen). 1310nm is the default value. 2. For testing, the wavelength value must be the same as the value on the matched light source. 3.

  • Page 32: Automatic Wavelength Identifi Cation Confi Guration

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Automatic Wavelength Identification Configuration 1. Connect the power meter to its match light source, using the correct patch cable. On the light source, press to activate laser. 2. On the light source, press and hold until --AU appears on the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 33: Automatic Frequency Detection

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Automatic Frequency Detection Automatic Frequency Detection will operate by default when Automatic Wavelength Identifcation mode is not in use. Light Source Screen 1. Connect the power meter to its matched light source. 2. On the light source, press to activate laser.

  • Page 34: Choosing Units

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Choosing Units Press to select absolute power measurement (dBM), rela- tive measurement used for loss (dB), and milliwatts/microwatts/ nanowatts (xW). Absolute power is measured in dBm, or decibal-milliwats. This is a ratio of decibels of power as referenced to 1 miliwatt. 0 dBm = 1 milliwatt, -10 dBm = 0.1 milliwatt, and 10 dBm = 10 milliwatts.

  • Page 35: Setting Reference Value

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Setting Reference Value Reference Value Relative Value (Loss) Press to store the current power value (dBm) as the reference value, displayed at the top right of the screen along with “Ref” at the center of the screen. The set reference value will be compared to current value and used to calculate dB (relative value).

  • Page 36: Managing Data Records

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Managing Data Records This power meter can store up to 1000 data records. Saving Records Press to record testing data. The record number will display at the top right of the screen. To confi rm and save the data, press twice.

  • Page 37: Downloading And Installing Software

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Downloading and Installing Software To download and install the FTK-FTEST-00 Software, please visit www.savant.com Please follow the instructions on the web page for installation.

  • Page 38: Software Set-Up

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Software Set-Up Note Prior to attempting to connect the power meter to your computer, download and install the FTK-FTEST-00 software. Compatiblity: Windows 7, 10 Connecting the Power Meter 1. With the Power Meter turned off, connect the USB cable to Power Meter and computer USB port.
  • Page 39 Handheld Optical Power Meter Language Selection Settings Software Interface 6. Software panel will open. If text appears as non-English characters, select the dropdown menu on the upper far right and change the language to English. 7. Under the Com Operate menu, select the Com (generally Com3).

  • Page 40: Using Test Kit Software

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Using Test Kit Software Users Information fields:These fi elds allow report data to be customized with operator information Data field: Data downloaded from the Power Meter will appear in this fi eld Instrument Time Set: To set the time shown with the data records, fi...

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1. Always keep the connector ports of the power meter clean. 2. Use the regulated optical connector for testing. 3. Use the adapters supplied with the kit only 4. Connect/disconnect fi ber connectors/adapters carefully to avoid scratches on the port of the power meter.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Handheld Optical Power Meter Warranty Caution: Do not attempt to repair as doing so will void warranty. This Optical Power Meter is covered by an 18 month warranty 1. We warrant that this power meter will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 18 months.
  • Page 43 Handheld Optical Power Meter...

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