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Optical power meter, basic
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Optical Power Meter, Basic
Works with an optical laser source to test optical
fiber cables for optical loss.
Works at six wavelengths: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) •
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax
Support
724-746-0746 • www.blackbox.com • info@blackbox.com
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FOPM-100
FOPM-150

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  • Page 1 Works at six wavelengths: 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm. Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax Support 724-746-0746 • www.blackbox.com • info@blackbox.com Information...
  • Page 2 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. Page 2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 3 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. Page 3 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 4 C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. Page 4 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 5 Do not operate the equipment near hot objects, in hot environments, in dusty/humid atmospheres, or when condensation is present on the equipment. This may cause electric shock, product malfunction, or poor performance. Page 5 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 6 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Page 6 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    4.7 Switching the LCD Backlighting On and Off ........18 4.8 Connecting to the Optical Laser Source ........... 19 Maintenance ................... 20 Troubleshooting ..................21 6.1 Calling Black Box ................21 6.2 Shipping and Packaging ..............21 Page 7 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Operating Temperature 14 to 122° F (-10 to +50° C) Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C) Dimensions FOPM-100: 1.2"H x 2.4"W x 4.5"D (3 x 6.2 x 11.5 cm); FOPM-150: Weight FOPM-100: 3.1 lb.(1.4 kg), FOPM-150: Page 8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Use the Basic Optical Power Meter (FOPM-100) with a laser light source to identify optical fiber strands, measure optical attenuation, verify continuity, and test optical transmissions quality in laboratories, LANs, WANs, telecommunicatons networks, and other long distance applications.

  • Page 10: Features

    • Small, compact unit is lightweight and is easy to carry. • Shifts units automatically, also has auto-off, power capacity display, and recharging display on the LCD. • Includes linear and logarithmic optical power display. Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 11: Operation

    NOTES: To replace the batteries, use a screwdriver to remove the battery plate on the back of the power meter. Contact Black Box Technical Support for a replacement battery. The AC indicator is not displayed when power is supplied by battery. Page 11 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 12: Ac Operation

    AC adapter is plugged in. Make sure that the AC adapter’s operating voltage is within the range of the local AC voltage. For example, input: AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 13: Using The Optical Power Meter, Basic

    Press for less than two seconds to display the present test wavelength’s reference level. Press and hold the key for more than two seconds to set a new test wavelength reference level. Press to switch backlighting on/off. Page 13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 14: Connectors

    Battery plate (includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery) DC input jack Figure 4-2. Optical Power Meter, Basic, connectors. 4.1.3 LCD Wavelength Auto-off AC adapter Battery charge Reference Measure- ment unit Power value Figure 4-3. LCD. Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 15: Turning The Optical Power Meter On And Off

    LCD. The power meter powers off if the battery capacity is too low to support operation. Figure 4-6. Turning on/off the auto-off function. Page 15 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 16: Setting The Wavelength

    Once you set the new reference level, the LCD displays 0.00 dB, the buzzer sounds, and the power meter switches to dB measurement mode. Figure 4-8. Setting the reference level. Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 17: Switching Measurement Mode

    4.5 Switching Measurement Mode Press the “dBm/dB/mw” key to select from three measurement modes: dBm for the power value, dB for the relative value, and mw for the logarithmic value. Figure 4-10. Selecting measurement mode. Page 17 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 18: Measured Power Value Overflow

    LCD screen displays LO. Figure 4-13. Power value low. 4.7 Switching LCD Backlighting On and Off 1. Press the backlighting key. Backlighting switches on. 2. Press the backlighting key again. Backlighting switches off. Figure 4-14. Turning ON/OFF backlighting. Page 18 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Optical Laser Source

    4.8 Connecting to the Optical Laser Source When connected to the dual-wavelength laser source (FOLS-SM-100 or FOLS- MM-100), the FOPM-100 accurately measures the loss at distances up to than 250 kilometers at 1550 nm. On-the-spot measurements will differ with the testing wavelength, fiber attenuation, and testing environment.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Clean the connector and the instrument when they get dirty from use. We recommend using optical cleaning pads and anhydrous alcohol. Be careful not to get liquid inside the instrument. For measurement accuracy, calibrate the power meter once a year. Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Exclusions The warranty on your equipment does not apply to defects resulting from unauthorized repair or modification, misuse, negligence, or accident. Page 21 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 22 NOTES Page 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 23 NOTES Page 23 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
  • Page 24 Tech support the way it should be. Great tech support is just 60 seconds away at 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 60 seconds or less.

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