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- Page 1 OP415 Polarity Analyzer Instruction Manual www.optotest.com 1.805.987.1700...
- Page 2 The design concepts and engineering details embodied in this manual, which are the property of OptoTest Corporation, are to be maintained in strict confidence. No element or detail of this manual is to be spuriously used or disclosed without the express written permission of OptoTest Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OP415 Table of Contents Overview Initial Preparation Unpacking and Inspection Damaged in Shipment Standard Contents Definition of Specifications Nomenclature How to Navigate the User Interface Front Panel Operation Map Screen Create Type Screen Files Screen Settings Screen Example 1: Running a Test... -
Page 4: Overview
OP415 Overview The OP415 is designed to analyze the polarity and output quality of MTP /MPO cable ® assemblies of up to 24 fibers. Individual power meters allow for testing 24 fiber polarity in 1.5 seconds and fewer channel counts in fractions of that time. The unit comes pre-loaded with 12 and 24 fiber types A, B, and C;... -
Page 5: Initial Preparation
Please retain the shipping container in case re-shipment is required for any reason. Damaged In Shipment All instruments are shipped F.O.B. Camarillo when ordered from OptoTest. If you receive a damaged instrument you should: 1. Report the damage to your shipper immediately. -
Page 6: Definition Of Specifications
OP415 Definition of Specifications Dynamic Range The dynamic range, or measurement range, of the optical power meter spans from the maximal power level the instrument can measure, without major saturation to the detector, to the minimal power level where the thermal noise of the detector becomes greater than the current produced by the incident light. - Page 7 The absolute accuracy specification includes the total measurement uncertainties involved in the calibration process including the transfer of the absolute power standard from N.I.S.T. (Contact OptoTest for the detailed chain of uncertainties) Optical Power Meter, Channel Performance For multichannel instruments, the power meter circuit converts and digitizes the optical power level with the given sampling interval.
- Page 8 OP415 Definition of Specifications Recommended Recalibration Period This is the recommended time period for re-calibration in order to maintain accuracy specifications. The recommendation is made based upon statistics on detector aging. However, it is up to the metrology policies and procedures within each company to define the calibration cycles on optical power meters.
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Page 9: Nomenclature
OP415 Nomenclature Source Por t Touchscreen Display Receive Por t Removable Removable Front Panel Power Button Feet (Keyed) Laser Emission Safety Label 8 of 29... -
Page 10: How To Navigate The User Interface
OP415 How to Navigate the User Interface The OP415 is equipped with a full color touchscreen display, eliminating the need for physical buttons and allowing for increased functionality through the front panel. Home Screen At startup, the unit loads the Home screen. From here the user can select the Map screen, Create screen, File screen or the Settings screen. -
Page 11: Front Panel Operation
OP415 Front Panel Operation Map Screen In the Map screen the user can select a cable type to test, run the test, and save test results to the unit. There are four possible test results to obtain on this screen: Pass, Mapping Fail, Connection Fail, and Power Level Fail. - Page 12 OP415 Front Panel Operation Map Screen (cont.) The Fiber Map area will normally show straight lines if the cable is wired the same as the selected type. If there is a mismatch the lines will show which fibers are misrouted and where they are actually connected.
- Page 13 OP415 Front Panel Operation Map Screen (cont.) - Types Screen Selecting the Folder icon brings up the Types screen. The first 6 types in the list are built-in and any additional types are created by the user manually or by scanning a known cable and saving the mapping (see page 22).
- Page 14 OP415 Front Panel Operation Front Panel Operation Map Screen (cont.) - Save Screen The Save screen is used to save the test results. It will bring up the Keyboard allowing a file name to be entered. By default, the file names auto-increment numerically. The user may edit the name and press the check mark to confirm and save.
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Page 15: Create Type Screen
OP415 Front Panel Operation Create Type Screen The Create Type screen is accessed by pressing the Create icon on the home page, and it is used to create new cable types or view existing types. Once a type is saved, it is available in the list of saved types, accessible through the Folder icon on various screens. - Page 16 OP415 Front Panel Operation Create Type Screen (cont.) Unlike the Test screen, the lines on this screen will always be straight up and down, and the top row of numbers will indicate the connection to the source in the bottom .
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Page 17: Files Screen
OP415 Front Panel Operation Files Screen The Files screen is accessed by pressing the Folder icon on the home page. Select a type by pressing on the name Deletes a file Indicates the type of file–Type or Test Displays the file selected... -
Page 18: Settings Screen
OP415 Front Panel Operation Settings Screen Page 1 Page 2 Page 1/2 Activates/deativates the power level check Select defaullt cable type to test Select if the unit boots up in the map screen (on) or the home screen (off) Restores default settings... - Page 19 OP415 Front Panel Operation Settings Screen - Laser Screen The Laser screen is accessed by pressing the Laser icon on page 1 of the settings. This screen is used to select laser sources and turn them on. This can be useful to build or debug cables.
- Page 20 OP415 Front Panel Operation Settings Screen - Create Reference Screen The Create Reference screen is accessed by the Ref icon on page 2 of the settings. The purpose of this screen is to setup the power references for a cable type. When testing cables on the Map screen the references in the selected type are compared to the power readings for each fiber.
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Page 21: Example 1: Running A Test
Map screen to start up with. Connect the cable to be tested to the source and receive ports of the OP415. Once the cable is connected, pressing the Test icon activates the lasers and performs the test. - Page 22 OP415 Example 1: Running a Test (cont.) The results of the test will display as pass, mapping fail, connection fail, or power level fail. Pass The test will give a passing result if the mapping is correct for the type being tested and if there is sufficient output power through each fiber.
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Page 23: Example 2: Create A New Type
To learn a new cable type by scanning, connect a cable with a known mapping to the source and receive ports of the OP415. Once connected, pressing the Scan icon activates the lasers to determine the mapping, which is then displayed on the front panel. - Page 24 OP415 Example 2: Create a New Type (cont.) To create a new type manually, use the left and right arrows to assign the source and corresponding receive channels, or tap the number in between the arrows to type in the desired channel.
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Page 25: Example 3: Create Power Level Reference
OP415 Example 3: Create Power Level Reference In order to use the output power analysis feature of the OP415, each cable type must be referenced to establish a power level to compare against. This must be done for both the standard types and any user-created types. -
Page 26: Example 4: Testing 12-Fiber Polarity
OP415 Example 4: Testing 12-Fiber Polarity The OP415 was designed with a removable front panel that allows the user to make the necessary hardware changes for 12 fiber testing without compromising the rest of the unit. To remove the front panel, first locate the screws that fasten the panel to the front of the unit. - Page 27 OP415 Example 4: Testing 12-fiber Polarity (cont.) Once the removable panel and front compartment of the unit are accessible, conversion cables may be inserted to convert from 24 source output to 12. The conversion cables are female on one end and male on the other. Coil the conversion cable so that it fits neatly inside the unit.
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Page 28: Warranty Information
OP415 Warranty Information See our Terms and Conditions at www.optotest.com for warranty information. NOTE: Do not send instruments for any reason without contacting OptoTest headquarters first. To request an RMA contact OptoTest at +1.805.987.1700 or customerservice@optotest.com. 27 of 29... - Page 29 OP415 Notes 28 of 29...
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