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OLS-85/OLS-85P
SmartClass™ Fiber
Optical Light Sources
Operating manual
BN 2313/98.21
2019.12
English

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  • Page 1 OLS-85/OLS-85P SmartClass™ Fiber Optical Light Sources Operating manual BN 2313/98.21 2019.12 English...
  • Page 2 Please direct all inquiries to your local Viavi sales company. The addres- ses can be found at: www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/contact-sales-expert A description of additional instrument features can be found at: www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/network-test-and-certification Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was accurate at the time of printing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS ONTENTS ....... . 5 NTRODUCTION OLS-85/OLS-85P Light Sources ......5 Operating manual update .
  • Page 4 ONTENTS Switching on/off the laser......43 /PCM O ......45 ROBE PERATION General information.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION OLS-85/OLS-85P L IGHT OURCES NTRODUCTION OLS-85/OLS-85P Light Sources The SmartClass™ Fiber OLS-85 light sources are professional, versatile, compact handheld instruments designed for qualification and certification of fiber optic networks. Thoroughly chosen combinations of available wavelengths make the SmartClass™ Fiber OLS-85 light sources the optimum choice for link loss testing and characterization of long-haul, metro, and access telecommunication networks, as well as for data center and local area network testing.
  • Page 6 NTRODUCTION OLS-85/OLS-85P L IGHT OURCES inspection and automated Pass/Fail testing of optical connectors/adapters in order to ensure industry standard fiber endface quality and cleanliness. You don't need an additional fiber microscope set – simply plug in a P5000i Digital Probe. Report generation –...

  • Page 7: Operating Manual Update

    If the operating instructions about features supported by your instrument are missing, please visit the Viavi web site to check if additional information is available. To download the latest user manual: Visit the Viavi web site at http://updatemyunit.net.

  • Page 8: Symbols Used In This Operating Manual

    NTRODUCTION YMBOLS USED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL Symbols used in this operating manual Various elements are used in this operating manual to draw attention to special meanings or important points in the text. Symbols and terms used in warnings The following warnings, symbols and terms are used in this document in compliance with the American National Standard ANSI Z535.6-2011: NOTICE...
  • Page 9 NTRODUCTION YMBOLS USED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL The following elements are used in this operating manual: Requirement This requirement must be met first; e.g. The system is switched on. Instruction Follow the instructions given (the numbers indicate the order in which the instructions should be followed); e.g. Select mode.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    AFETY NFORMATION ARNING SYMBOLS ON THE UNIT AFETY NFORMATION Warning symbols on the unit Warning symbols indicating a potential hazard In all cases where the unit is labeled with a warning symbol, the operating manual must be consulted to learn more about the nature of the potential hazard and any action that must be taken.

  • Page 11: Laser Safety

    AFETY NFORMATION ASER SAFETY Laser safety WARNING Dangerous laser radiation Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to eyes and skin. This device is a Class 1 laser product according to DIN EN 60825-1:2007. Always be aware of the hazard level of the instrument to be connected.

  • Page 12: Ventilation

    AFETY NFORMATION ENTILATION Ventilation NOTICE Insufficient ventilation Insufficient ventilation can damage the instrument or adversely affect its function and safety. Ensure adequate ventilation when operating the instrument. PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply Safety class The PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply unit has a protective isolation that conforms with IEC 60950.
  • Page 13 AFETY NFORMATION PS4 U AC/DC P NIVERSAL OWER UPPLY NOTICE Condensation Operation in the presence of condensation can damage the PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply or adversely affect its function and safety. Do not operate the PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply if condensation has formed.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    This is particularly likely if the packaging is visibly damaged. If there is damage, do not attempt to operate the instrument. Doing so can cause further damage. In case of damage, please contact your local Viavi sales company. Addresses can be found at www.viavisolutions.com. Recovery following storage/shipping Condensation can occur if a instrument that is stored or shipped at a low temperature is brought into a warm room.
  • Page 15 ETTING TARTED NPACKING THE INSTRUMENT Instrument overview Fig. 1 Front view OLS-85 Connector interface Test head cover (green for APC- and gray for PC connectors) 3.5 inch touchscreen Key pad (operator control panel) Battery compartment and stand (on rear of instrument) USB 2.0 device port (Type Micro-B) USB 2.0 host port (Type A) and external power supply connector Ethernet port (RJ-45)
  • Page 16 ETTING TARTED NPACKING THE INSTRUMENT Connector panel Fig. 2 Connector panel of a single port instrument Optical connector Fig. 3 Connector panel of a dual port instrument Optical connector 1 for single mode Optical connector 2 for multi mode OLS-85/OLS-85P...
  • Page 17 ETTING TARTED NPACKING THE INSTRUMENT Fig. 4 External power supply connector and communication inter- faces Ethernet port (RJ-45) External power supply connector USB 2.0 host port (Type A) USB 2.0 device port (Type Micro-B) Power supply The following power sources can be used to operate the OLS-85: •...
  • Page 18 ETTING TARTED NPACKING THE INSTRUMENT Battery operation WARNING Dangers when handling batteries Handling batteries may be dangerous. Please note the fol- lowing safety instructions. Please note the battery operation safety information in the chapter “Battery operation” on page Replacing batteries Do not replace individual batteries.
  • Page 19 ETTING TARTED NPACKING THE INSTRUMENT NOTE: Take care to insert the batteries correctly. The correct polarity is indicated by a diagram inside the battery compartment. – or – Insert new or replace the RBP2 Li-Ion Battery Pack. – or – Switch from non-rechargeable batteries to rechargeable ones by replacing the battery tray with a new battery pack (or vice versa).
  • Page 20 You will often be able to return used batteries to the place where you purchase new ones. Any dry or rechargeable batteries that you purchased from Viavi can be returned to one of our Service Centers for disposal. Operation from AC power...
  • Page 21 ETTING TARTED NPACKING THE INSTRUMENT Slide the AC line plug adapter into the slot. The PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply is ready for use. Fig. 6 PS4 Universal AC/DC Power Supply To change the AC line plug adapter: Squeeze both sides of the PS4 latch lock (see Fig.

  • Page 22: Connecting Optical Cables

    The OLS-85 cannot be powered via the USB interface. Connecting optical cables Mounting test adapters Viavi provides a number of test adapters for connecting the OLS-85 to the interface to be tested. You can connect all standard optical connector types to the instrument using these adapters.
  • Page 23 ETTING TARTED ONNECTING OPTICAL CABLES Fig. 8 Mounting the JAE test adapter To mount the SENKO test adapter: Open the head cover and remove the protective cap (if still mounted). Unscrew the SENKO test adapter and pull it off vertically. Place the SENKO test adapter vertically on the optical connector.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    ASIC PERATION WITCHING THE INSTRUMENT ON ASIC PERATION Switching the instrument on/off To switch the instrument on: Press the key to switch on the instrument. To switch the instrument off: Press the key to shift the instrument into hibernate mode. –...

  • Page 25: Menus And Display Elements

    ASIC PERATION ENUS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS Menus and display elements Home screen Fig. 10 Home screens: Test applications (screen shows PCM version) (1), Management (2), Settings (3) Menu See page Test applications In this menu you can open test applications. Management In this menu you can: •...
  • Page 26 ASIC PERATION ENUS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS Test applications Fig. 11 Test applications (screen shows PCM version) Application See page Source To edit the laser for maintenance and characterization of single-mode and multi-mode networks. Probe To view and inspect the bulkhead (female) connectors. PCM (Patch Cord Microscope) (only BN 2326) To view and inspect the patch cord connector of the fiber.
  • Page 27 ASIC PERATION ENUS AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS Elements in the top bar Project title Indicates the title of the active project WIFI Indicates that Wifi is installed. It does not indicate an active Wifi connection. Bluetooth Indicates that Bluetooth is installed. It does not indicate an active bluetooth connection.

  • Page 28: Navigating In The Menus

    ASIC PERATION AVIGATING IN THE MENUS Navigating in the menus Press the key to open the home screen. Depending on the active project type the Projects tab shows the available test applications or the active Workflow project. Press the key to open the context-sensitive menu. Depending on which application is selected, a different menu opens.

  • Page 29: Changing System Settings

    ASIC PERATION HANGING YSTEM ETTINGS Changing System Settings In the Settings menu you can change instrument settings, get information and help about the instrument, or update the firmware. To open the Settings menu: The home screen is displayed. Select the tab.
  • Page 30 ASIC PERATION HANGING YSTEM ETTINGS Icon Function See page WiFi To configure the wireless local area network. The last selected item is displayed in magenta. Bluetooth To configure the Bluetooth interface. Brightness To adjust the display brightness. Help To show device information SW Options Not yet available,...
  • Page 31 ASIC PERATION HANGING YSTEM ETTINGS Setting the [Screen-Off] interval When [Screen-Off] is set, the display will switch off after the selected interval without any user action. NOTE: [Screen-Off] is only active when no external power supply is connected. In the menu tap the [More] button,...
  • Page 32 ASIC PERATION HANGING YSTEM ETTINGS To set 24-hour or 12-hour time: Tap [Time Format]. Select the desired time format. Setting the Ethernet protocol In the menu tap the [More] button, then tap [Ethernet]. To select the IP mode: Tap the [IP Mode] button.

  • Page 33: Wifi Menu (Optional)

    ASIC PERATION I MENU OPTIONAL In the menu tap the [More] button, then tap [Factory Reset]. [Yes] to proceed. – or – [No] to cancel. WiFi menu (optional) In the menu tap the [WiFi] button. Editable settings are displayed – Enabled: switch WiFi on/off –...

  • Page 34: Updating The Firmware

    The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded from the Internet. To find the latest firmware version: Visit the Viavi web site at http://updatemyunit.net. Select your model from the product line. Open the download area and download the latest firmware.
  • Page 35 ASIC PERATION REATING SCREENSHOTS Set the Add Auto-Increment Number function ON or OFF. If the setting is ON, a number is added to the proposed name, ascending each time that a new screenshot is taken. Edit the Auto-Increment Number field by tapping the pencil button if you want to change the current number.

  • Page 36: Managing Projects

    ANAGING PROJECTS REATING A NEW PROJECT ANAGING PROJECTS Stored Measurements are assigned to a project. Therefore a project first has to be created and set to active. As factory setting one Test-Tool project named default is available, which can be edited but not deleted.

  • Page 37: Editing A Project

    ANAGING PROJECTS DITING A PROJECT Adding a new project: Press the key. The edit menu opens. Tap [Add]. The title edit menu opens. Type in the project title and tap The project is created and displayed in the list. Copying an existing project: Select the project you wish to copy.

  • Page 38: Deleting A Project

    ANAGING PROJECTS ELETING A PROJECT The changes are immediately effective. Press the button to close the edit menu. Deleting a project Select the project you wish to delete. Press the key and tap [Remove]. [Yes] to permanently delete the project. The project is deleted and removed from the list.

  • Page 39: Source Operation

    The output signals of the light sources may be either continuous wave (CW) or modulated at certain frequencies, i.e. 270 Hz, 1 kHz, or 2 kHz. Viavi power meters (e.g. OLP-3x, OLP-8x, MTS- 2k/4k/6k) are capable of detecting these modulation frequencies.
  • Page 40 OURCE PERATION ENERAL INFORMATION Display elements Fig. 14 Source operation display, laser off (left) and on. Output port buttons Port not selected / port selected / port selected and laser on Tap to select/deselect. Mode button (modulation) Constant wave > 270 Hz > 1 kHz > 2 kHz > ... Tab button to skip through options.

  • Page 41: Selecting An Output Port And Wavelength

    When in one of the Auto- modes, the OLS-85/OLS-85P embeds wavelength ID information into the emitted signal(s). This wavelength ID information can be utilized by a compatible Viavi power meter (e.g. OLP-85) for automatic wavelength setup and for simultaneous reception of multiple wavelengths.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Modulation Or Auto-L Mode

    • The wavelength encoding cannot be detected due to interference. • You are measuring the absolute level of a system that does not have wavelength encoding matching Viavi power sources. Selecting a modulation or Auto- mode Modulation or Auto- mode can be selected by the mode button or via the menu.

  • Page 43: Setting The Power Level

    OURCE PERATION ETTING THE POWER LEVEL Enabling Multi- or Serial- (two wavelengths) NOTE: Multi- and Serial- can only be enabled when two wavelengths are selected. Using the [Mode selection] button: Tap the [Mode selection] button until Auto- is displayed. Activate more than one wavelength by tapping. Tap the [Mode selection] button to select Multi-...
  • Page 44 OURCE PERATION WITCHING ON OFF THE LASER Press the center key within the arrow keys. – or – Press the key and tap the [Output button. To switch off the laser, repeat one of the actions mentioned above. OLS-85/OLS-85P...

  • Page 45: Probe /Pcm Operation

    /PCM O ROBE PERATION ENERAL INFORMATION /PCM O ROBE PERATION General information Dirty and/or damaged connectors are often the root cause of optical network problems. The Probe and PCM applications enable industry standard inspection and automated Pass/Fail testing with report generation of optical connectors/adapters in order to ensure industry standard fiber endface quality and cleanliness.

  • Page 46: Fmae Series Adapters For The Pcm

    /PCM O ROBE PERATION FMAE SERIES ADAPTERS FOR THE Fig. 15 Patch cord microscope components FMAE adapter QuickCapture™ key Focus Control Magnification Control key FMAE series adapters for the PCM SmartClass™ Fiber devices with the PCM use FMAE series adapters to ensure consistent and accurate inspection for a wide variety connectors and applications.
  • Page 47 /PCM O ROBE PERATION P5000 EATURES AVAILABLE WITH THE IGITAL ROBE provides fast toggling between two microscope magnification levels - low magnification for high level inspection of the fiber endface and high magnification for detailed inspection of the fiber endface. The P5000i Digital Probe kit sold with the OLS-85 contains the standard barrel assembly (FBPP-BAP1), standard patch cord tips, and standard bulkhead tips.

  • Page 48: Quickcapture™ Key

    /PCM O ROBE PERATION ™ UICK APTURE Fig. 17 FBPT series tips for the P5000i Inspection tip Barrel assembly P5000i connection The Probe application requires a P5000i Digital Probe in order to be fully functional (see the list of all accessories in “Digital Probe”...

  • Page 49: File Toolbar

    /PCM O ROBE PERATION ILE TOOLBAR To display the live view, tap the [Probe] button. File toolbar Saving a picture It is possible to save the frozen picture from the Digital Probe. Press the key. Edit the file name. Tap the [OK] button.
  • Page 50 /PCM O ROBE PERATION ONFIGURING THE IGITAL ROBE Press the key and tap the [Test] button. – or – Press the QuickCapture™ key on the Digital Probe if the button action is set to Test. When the test procedure terminates, the information shown on the display depends on the current overlay setting: Press the key, and then the...
  • Page 51 /PCM O ROBE PERATION ONFIGURING THE IGITAL ROBE Fig. 18 Pass/Fail analysis – overlay view Magnification Control The Magnification Control allows you to modify the live display from high to low magnification and vice-versa. In the high magnification mode an automatic centering is available. Picture selected: Live Test Allows you to launch a (new) test of the connector...
  • Page 52 /PCM O ROBE PERATION ONFIGURING THE IGITAL ROBE The file is saved in the current active group directory on the OLS- Freeze mode Once the image is acceptable (sharpness, luminosity are tuned correctly), you may freeze the picture. This feature allows you to store the resulting picture in order to compare it later to others or save it in a file.

  • Page 53: Saving Probe/Pcm Results

    /PCM O ROBE PERATION /PCM AVING ROBE RESULTS More Press the key. Tap the [More] button to view or change the storage location, settings and information of the Digital Probe. Saving Probe/PCM results Images can easily be saved by pressing the key.
  • Page 54 /PCM O ROBE PERATION /PCM AVING ROBE RESULTS As file name the label prefix defined in the project settings is showed on top of the display. To edit the file name, tap the name, edit it and tap [OK]. To change the ID, tap [Decrement or [Increment ID].

  • Page 55: Data Management

    ANAGEMENT AVING RESULTS ANAGEMENT NOTE: Results are always stored under the currently selected (active) project. Thus, to display stored results the desired project must be set to active first (see “Managing projects” on page 36). Saving results Saving results is explained in the descriptions of each application.
  • Page 56 ANAGEMENT ATA MANAGEMENT OF ROBE AND TESTS Profile Profile label Adapter Typ of adapter Timestamp Time and date of the test Selecting/Deselecting test results Test results first must be selected before they can be viewed or deleted. A selected entry is flagged by the check mark in the first column.
  • Page 57 ANAGEMENT ATA MANAGEMENT OF ROBE AND TESTS Press the key and tap the [View Selected] button. The test results are displayed in full screen. To view the next test result: The selected test result is displayed in full screen. Press the center key. –...

  • Page 58: Exporting Results To Usb

    ANAGEMENT XPORTING RESULTS TO Actions when viewing images To toggle the image magnification low/high Press the key, then tap the [Mag.] button. – or – Tap the image. To move the image to the area of interest: Sweep the high magnification image with your finger. –...

  • Page 59: Making A Report

    Smart Reporter. Making a report In order to make a report, please download the FiberChekPRO™ or SmartReporter software from the Viavi web site http://updatemyunit.net. Connect your instrument to your PC via the USB port and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE LEANING THE TEST PORT AINTENANCE WARNING Dangerous voltage and invisible laser radiation Maintenance or cleaning of the instrument while it is con- nected or operating may damage the instrument or injure you. Make sure that the instrument is switched off and disconnected from all power sources and optical radiation sources before maintenance or cleaning.

  • Page 61: Remote Control

    10 R EMOTE ONTROL LEANING THE INSTRUMENT EMOTE ONTROL Remote Command Documentation Please visit the Viavi web site at http://updatemyunit.net the latest Remote Command Documentation “SCF RC Docs.exe“ (self extracting zip-file). OLS-85/OLS-85P...

  • Page 62: Environmental Compliance

    The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by Viavi. NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
  • Page 63 11 E NVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE LEANING THE INSTRUMENT EU Radio Equipment Directive In accordance with Article 10.8 of the EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, the following table provides information on the frequency bands and the maximum RF transmit power of this product for sale in the EU: Frequency range Channels used Max.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    12 S PECIFICATIONS OLS-85 SPECIFICATIONS PECIFICATIONS OLS-85 specifications Laser safety IEC 60825-1:2007 Laser classification CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Power setting resolution 0.01 dB Tracking error ± 1 dB Wavelengths BN 2313/01 1310/1550 nm , PC BN 2313/05 850/1300 nm MM & 1310/1550 nm , PC BN 2313/06 1310/1490/1550/1625 nm...
  • Page 65 1 CW signal, T = 23 °C ±3 K, including connector, depending on quality of connector applied to the OLS 2 At ambient temperature range -10 °C to +55 °C, T = ±0.3 K 3 Signal coding for automatic power meter wavelength detection. Works only with Viavi power meters e.g. OLP-85 OLS-85/OLS-85P...

  • Page 66: General Specifications

    12 S PECIFICATIONS ENERAL SPECIFICATIONS General specifications Fiber inspection Via P5000i Digital Probe with auto Pass/Fail analysis Live image 320 x 240 pixels, 8 bit gray, 10 fps Display High contrast 3.5" TFT color touchscreen Display resolution 0.01 dB / 0.001 µW Measurement units dB, dBm, W Data memory...

  • Page 67: Ordering Information

    13 O RDERING NFORMATION OLS-85/OLS-85P STAND ALONE UNITS RDERING NFORMATION OLS-85/OLS-85P stand alone units OLS-85 Optical Laser Source 1310/1550 nm, PC universal adapter BN 2313/01 1310/1550/1625 nm, APC universal adapter BN 2313/22 1310/1490/1550/1625 nm, PC universal adapter BN 2313/06 1310/1490/1550/1625 nm, APC universal adapter BN 2313/26 850/1300 nm MM, 1310/1550 nm SM, PC universal BN 2313/05...
  • Page 68 NDEX NDEX Differences between the devices 7 Display AC line plug adapter 20 elements (Source) 40 Activating Display brightness, adjusting 30 project 38 Display elements 25 Adjusting Display-off, setting 31 display brightness 30 Auto-Lambda Source 42 Auto-off, setting 30 Editing project 37 Environmental Management Program Batteries...
  • Page 69 NDEX Overview 15 wavelength 41 Specifications General 66 Switching on/off 24 Package contents 14 System settings, changing 29 Packing material 14 Power level Source 43 Power supply 17 Test adapter, mounting 22 Probe/PCM 62 Test results Project recalling (PCM & Probe) 55 activating 38 saving (PCM &...
  • Page 70 Hazardous materials Viavi avoids or uses with care any hazardous or dangerous material in the manufacturing process or the end product. If the use of a dangerous material cannot be avoided, it is identified in product documentation and clearly labeled on the product itself.
  • Page 71 EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2012/ 19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC. Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to JDSU can be found in the WEEE section of Viavi's Standards and Policies web page (https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/ corporate/legal/policies-standards#sustain).
  • Page 72 RODUCT EGULATORY OMPLIANCE OLS-85/OLS-85P...
  • Page 73 RODUCT EGULATORY OMPLIANCE OLS-85/OLS-85P...
  • Page 74 North America +1 844-468 4284 Viavi product specifications and descriptions in Latin America +1 954 688 5660 this document are subject to change without China +86 21 6859 5260 notice. Germany +49 7121 86 0 © 2019 Operating manual SmartClass™ Fiber Optical Light Sources OLS-85/OLS-85P...

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