PPC NT2-210018 User Manual

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NT2-210018 Optical Spectrum

Analyzer User Guide

Optical Network

Solutions

A BELDEN BRAND

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Page 1 NT2-210018 Optical Spectrum Analyzer User Guide Optical Network Solutions A BELDEN BRAND...
Page 2: Section 1 - Using This Manual
• Do not use any other charger than the one provided with this instrument • Failure to follow these cautions may damage the equipment and void the warranty 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 3: Section 3 - Quick Start Guide
Use UPC Finish Connectors Only! Caution The NT2-210018 has two ports: a low power and high power port. The low power port is designed for maxi- mum power of -10dBm per channel and a maximum composite power of +22dBm. The high power port is designed for a maximum of +10dBm per channel and a maximum composite power of +29dBm.
Page 4 This button toggles this feature on and off. Please review the remainder of this user guide for full instructions on using the NT2-210018 Optical Spectrum Analyzer 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 5: Section 4 - Introduction
The information may be viewed in graph mode or table mode with a pass/fail feature on the 4-inch color TFT Display. The NT2-210018 is designed with solid state optics and no fragile or moving parts to keep the unit field friendly.
Page 6: Section 6 - Physical Description
See the maintenance section for notes to clean the optical connector. NEVER open the instrument for cleaning. Return to the factory for servicing if necessary. Front Panel Fig 6.1 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 7: Section 7 - User Interface
NT2-210018 Optical Spectrum Optical Network Solutions Analyzer User Guide A BELDEN BRAND Top Plate Fig 6.2 Section 7 - User Interface 7.1 Keypad 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 8 NT2-210018 Optical Spectrum Optical Network Solutions Analyzer User Guide A BELDEN BRAND 7.2 Touch Display Graph Mode Fig 7.2 Table Mode Fig 7.3 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 9 Below is a list of the icons found in the Icon menu with a brief description of each. More detailed explanations will be found in later in this user guide. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 10: Section 8 - Settings Screens
If necessary, select the second tab and set the second value. Touch Save to set the values and return to the settings display. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 11 Power Level The NT2-210018 has two optical ports: a low power and high power port. The low power port is designed for maximum power of -10dBm per channel and a maximum composite power of +22dBm. The high power port is designed for a maximum of +10dBm per channel and a maximum composite power of +29dBm.
Page 12 Icon menu, select the View Parameter, select Total Power and Save. Measurement Depending on the system, channels my be listed in wavelength or frequency. To accommodate this, the NT2-210018 may be set to display in nanometers (nm) for wavelength or terahertz (Tz) for frequency. To change these settings, pull up the Icon menu and touch the Settings icon.
Page 13: Section 9 - Operation
1, and depending on the resolution setting, the channel numbers increase in steps from 50 GHz (0.4 nm) or 100 GHz (0.8 nm). To help sync the NT2-210018 with these systems, it is possible to set the first channel to match that of the system being tested.
Page 14 9.3 Taking Scans Scanning There is a short warm-up period for the NT2-210018. This is indicated by the scan indicator in the bottom right of the display. Yellow is warming up, red is ready to scan and green is scanning.
Page 15 The total power or tilt information is displayed in the bottom right most cell of the OSA’s measurement table and graph screen. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 16: Cursor Movement
To toggle between the graphical view and the table view, touch the left most channel number column. Fig 9.3 Note Channels that pass based on the pass range setting will have dBm values displayed in green. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 17: Section 10 - File Management
File Management icon and press Select on the keypad or touch the File icon on the display. 10.1 File Management Display Main File Management Screen (OSA Folder) Fig 10.1 Configuration and Scope Folder Displays Fig 10.2 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 18: Saving Configurations
Compare icon. If the view is set to Total Power, the scans are in comparison mode with the primary scan information. If the view parameter is in Tilt Monitor mode, the gain tilt regression line will be displayed. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 19: Section 11 - Video Scope Operation
Press the Menu button, use the left and right buttons to highlight the Home icon and press Select or touch the Home icon on the touchscreen to return to the Home screen. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 20 If a probe is not connected already, connect the VIS300 Video Probe to the video probe port on the top of the unit. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 21 Scan button and the points of contamination that caused a failure may be marked on the image. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 22 None > 5μm Adhesive Zone 120μm to 130μm No limit No limit Contact Zone 130μm to 250μm No limit None ≥ 10 μm 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 23: Section 12 - Maintenance
• Failure to follow these caution statements may void the warranty of this equipment Note For maintenance, batteries require a monthly recharge. 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 24: Section 13 - Specifications
Universal power supply with mains for US, UK, CE and AU. Interchangeable FC and Accessories Included SC adapters, CertSoft Software Suite,USB cable, manual on CD and rubber boot Specifications are subject to change without notice 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 25: Section 14 - Warranty And Repair
USB hookup to PC not and certification software functioning properly Un-install & re-install certification PC drivers not set properly software and drivers 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...
Page 26: Section 16 - Version Control
The version changes and approximate release dates are as follows: NT2-210018 V1.0.0.1 – 7/2014 - Original release - Requires version 1.0 software 6176 E. Molloy Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 U.S.A. • customerservice@ppc-online.com • 1-800-800-6652 • +1 315-431-7200 • www.ppc-online.com...