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  • Page 3 Tempo is prohibited. REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS AUTHORIZED FOR GOVERNMENT PURPOSES. Copyright © 2003 Tempo - a Textron Company. All rights reserved. Tempo Research, a Delaware Corporation PART NO. 52040534 REV 6 PRINTED IN U.S.A. (8/14)
  • Page 4 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Statement of Warranty Tempo warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period we will, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE: 1 Product Description..................1 Safety Terms & Precautions..............2 Unpacking & Inspection..................3 Reporting Shipping Damage, Service & Product Ordering......4 Preparation for Use..................5-12 Section 2 - QUICK START GUIDE PAGE: 13 Front Panel Controls &...

  • Page 7: Section 1 - General Information Page

    Section 1: General Information & Product Description Product Description The 525N-30 bi-directional optical test set is a compact handheld instrument incorporating an AutoTest feature and Optical Power Meter. It can be used to measure Insertion Loss in Duplex tests. The 525N is fitted with a PC Universal Connector Interface on the laser source, and a Snap-On Connector on the power meter, permit- ting the unit to be used with compatible connectors.

  • Page 8: Safety Terms & Precautions

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Safety Terms in This Manual A WARNING identifies dangers that could result in personal injury or death. A CAUTION identifies hazards that could damage the instrument. A NOTE is followed by information that may be beneficial during the use of the instrument.

  • Page 9: Unpacking & Inspection

    Section 1: General Information & Product Description Unpacking and Inspection The 525N Series optical test set has been carefully inspected before shipment. When received, the shipping carton should contain the items listed below: 525 Unit AC Adapter RS232 Cable Connector Cleaning System (All-In-One) Adapter Cleaning Wands SOC Adapters (one each of ST, SC, FC) Ceramic UCI Adapters (one each of ST, SC, FC)

  • Page 10: Reporting Shipping Damage, Service & Product Ordering

    To contact Tempo customer service, call (800) 642-2155 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time. Inquiries may also be faxed to Tempo at (760) 598-5634, or sent via e- mail to fiberoptics@tempo.textron.com. Failure to follow this procedure may affect your claim for compensa- tion.

  • Page 11: Preparation For Use

    Section 1: General Information & Product Description Preparation for Use Charging the NiMH Battery Pack The 525N Series optical test set is shipped with a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack installed. This battery pack must be charged before the instrument is used for the first time. To charge the NiMH battery pack, do the following: 1.
  • Page 12 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Boot, Housing and Power Options Removing/Installing the Rubber Boot The 525N Series optical test set is fitted with a rubber boot that pro- vides impact and shock protection during use. This rubber boot incor- porates a swing-out stand, permitting convenient viewing of the dis- play when the instrument is used on the benchtop.
  • Page 13 Section 1: General Information & Product Description Multiple Power Options The 525N Series optical test set features four power options: 1. Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery operation. Nickel- metal hydride battery pack required. 2. Concurrent nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery recharging (trickle charging) and AC operation. 3.
  • Page 14 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Alkaline Battery Operation For convenient field service, four (4) AA-type alkaline batteries may be used to power the 525N Series optical test set after the nickel- metal hydride battery pack has been removed. Alkaline batteries will provide up to 24 hours of continuous operation.
  • Page 15 Section 1: General Information & Product Description LED Indicators, DC Input, and RS232 Port The DC input receptacle and RS232 port are located on the right side of the instrument when viewed from the front. If the protective rub- ber boot is installed, lift the flap for access. 1.
  • Page 16 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Snap-On Connector (SOC) Interface The optical power meter input of the 525N Series optical test set incorporates a Snap-On Connector (SOC) interface and is used with standard Tempo 10-series SOC adapters. SOC interfaces and adapters offer superior repeatability and are compatible with most industry standard fiber optic connectors.
  • Page 17 Section 1: General Information & Product Description Cleaning the Instrument Interfaces To ensure absolute measurement integrity, it is essential that all instrument interfaces are cleaned before each use. Tempo recom- mends using a lint-free cloth, such as Texwipe TX404, and reagent- grade isopropyl alcohol to clean the SOC and UCI interfaces of the 525N optical test set.
  • Page 18 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors To ensure absolute measurement accuracy and repeatability, fiber optic connectors must always be cleaned before conducting a fiber optic measurement. Dust and oil contamination on the connector end- faces, as shown at right, can result in abnormally high insertion loss readings and other anomalies.

  • Page 19: Section 2 - Quick Start Guide Page

    Section 2: Quick Start Guide Front Panel Controls & Connectors POWER METER PORT - SOURCE PORT - Optical Power Meter input Source output equipped with physi- equipped with SOC adapter. cal contact UCI interface. ARROW BUTTONS - SOFT KEYS - Moves highlighted Inputs various screen cursor left &...

  • Page 20: Startup & Establish Reference Cables

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS AUTOTEST QUICK START GUIDE THIS IS A QUICK START REFERENCE ONLY. Refer to additional manual sections for detailed descriptions of how to configure and per- form testing with the 525N-30 Mulitmode OLTS. REMEMBER: To ensure absolute measurement accuracy, fiber optic connectors must be cleaned before conducting a fiberoptic measurement.
  • Page 21 Section 2: Quick Start Guide Establish Reference Cables Continued. . . 3B. Loopback Reference – Perform these steps on both Local and Remote units: From AutoTest Screen press the REF softkey. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to high light LOOP BACK . Press ENTER button to select.

  • Page 22: Duplex Insertion Loss Test

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Duplex Insertion Loss Test – 850/1300 1. At the AutoTest Main Screen, for record purposes, use the Arrow buttons and Enter key to identify Cable and Fiber Names. Note: The unit that initiates the test becomes the Local.
  • Page 23 Section 2: Quick Start Guide Duplex Insertion Loss Test – 850/1300 Continued. . . 9. Press the AutoTest button on the Local unit again to begin testing. When the first phase of the test is complete the screen will indi- cate to switch the fibers (at both the Local &...
  • Page 24 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Duplex Insertion Loss Test – 850/1300 Continued. . . EXAMPLE OF TEST RESULTS: 1st FIBER/SCREEN 1 13. The screen will display test results for the first Fiber. If Thresholds were input, the first test screen will display Pass or Fail.
  • Page 25 Section 2: Quick Start Guide Duplex Insertion Loss Test – 850/1300 Continued. . . TO CONTINUE TESTING ADDITIONAL FIBERS - 17. Press the AutoTest button to return to the AutoTest screen. If the previous test was saved, the fiber numbers will automatically sequence up.

  • Page 26: Section 3 - Screen Functions & Descriptions Page

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS AUTOTEST MAIN SCREEN At powerup, the splash screen will briefly display the 525N’s firmware version and model number, and then display the Autotest Main Screen. From the Autotest Main Screen, Duplex Insertion Loss testing can be performed at 850 & 1300 nm. Cable and Fiber names can be designated for record management of stored measurements and later recall.

  • Page 27: Reference Methond Screens

    Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions REFERENCE METHOD SCREENS From the Autotest Main screen, press the REF softkey. The Reference Method screen will be displayed. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight SIDE BY SIDE LOOP BACK Press the Enter button to select the method. SIDE-BY-SIDE METHOD: a.

  • Page 28: Setup Screens

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS SETUP SCREENS From the Autotest Main screen, press the SETUP softkey. The Setup screen will be displayed and automatically sequence through the following options: Wavelength? – Use the softkeys to set the unit to perform Insertion Loss testing at wavelengths of 850nm, 1300nm or Both.
  • Page 29 Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions SETUP SCREENS Continued. . . Mask – Edit Threshold? continued. . . Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight ) the Standard to be selected. Press enter to select. The L screen will be displayed. ARAMETERS From the L screen, input the fol-...
  • Page 30 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS SETUP SCREENS Continued. . . Edit – Edit Threshold? continued. . . Use the LEFT/RIGHT keys to highlight the digit to be set. Use the UP/DOWN keys to change the numbers. Press the Enter button to select, and move to the next line.

  • Page 31: Menu Screen

    Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions MENU SCREEN From the Autotest main screen, press the MENU softkey. The MENU screen will be displayed. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight ) the function to perform, then press the Enter button to select. The following features and functions are avail- able- VIEW DATA - Access and view up to 1000...

  • Page 32: View Data Screens

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS VIEW DATA SCREENS From the Menu screen, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the View Data function, then press the Enter button to select. The stored test results menu will be displayed in the order tests were performed.
  • Page 33 Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions VIEW DATA SCREENS Continued . . Pressing the More softkey will display additional test results for the first fiber - -- Thre Threshold setting entered for this test. -- MgAB Difference between Threshold Setting and the Actual A to B Measurement.

  • Page 34: Tools Screens

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS TOOLS SCREENS From the Menu screen, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the TOOLS function, then press the Enter button to select. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the function, then press the Enter button to select and modify the following: Set Date/Time - Manually set the 24 hour clock &...
  • Page 35 Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions TOOLS SCREENS Continued . . ZERO To Zero the Optical Power Meter and obtain a noise level baseline, do the following: From the Tools screen, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the ZERO function, then press the ENTER button to select.
  • Page 36 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS TOOLS SCREENS Continued . . DEFINE STANDARDS To create a selection of standard masks for use when calculating loss thresholds, perform the fol- lowing: From the Tools screen, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the DEFINE STANDARDS function, then press the Enter button.

  • Page 37: Opm/Source

    Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions OPM / SOURCE To perform Optical Power Meter measurements and turn the LED Source on & off, do the following: From the MENU screen, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight OPM / SOURCE , then press the ENTER button to select.
  • Page 38 OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS OPM / SOURCE Continued . . ➤ AUTORANGE / HOLD- Use the Right arrow button to highlight the AUTO box. When Measuring in Watts, use the UP/DOWN & ENTER buttons to toggle between: - unit will seek the power range ANGE required to perform the measurement.
  • Page 39 Section 3: Screen Functions & Descriptions SEND MESSAGE The 525N-30 has eight stored messages that can be sent between units when performing Insertion Loss testing. These messages are pre-pro- grammed and cannot be modified by the user - 1. Connect next fiber 2.

  • Page 40: Section 4 - Specifications Page

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Specifications Optical Power Meter Specifications Power Measurement Range in dBm Wavelength > 850 - 1700nm +3dBm to -65dBm Wavelength Range 800nm to 1700nm Calibration Points 850nm, 980nm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm, 1625nm Absolute Accuracy 1310nm with -10dBm input power <...

  • Page 41: Specification Summary Of Leds

    Section 4: Specifications, Parts & Accessories Specification Summary of LEDs Central Wavelength 850nm±30nm 1300nm±30nm Spectral Bandwidth <170nm <170nm Stability Variation of < ±10 C from +17 to +40 < ±0.25dB < ±0.25dB ° Variation from 25 C from +0 to +50 <...

  • Page 42: Parts & Accessories

    OPERATING MANUAL – 525N - 30 OLTS Parts and Accessories To order accessories, SOC adapters, and parts, contact your local Tempo distributor. Accessories Description RS232 interface cable kit Printer serial cable kit Nickel-metal hydride battery pack Power transformer/NiMH charger Cleaning Supplies Description All-In-One connector cleaner Adapter cleaning wands...

  • Page 43: Uci Adapters

    Section 4: Specifications, Parts & Accessories UCI Adapters Universal Connector Interface (UCI) adapters are available for most industry standard fiber optic connector types. Order additional adapters by specifying the codes listed below. Adapter Code Connector Type AE2-10 Diamond E-2000 APC-108/C Ceramic UCI, FC AMS-00 Diamond HMS-0 (3.5mm)
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