OWL ZOOM 2 Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Optical Wavelength Laboratories OPERATIONS GUIDE ZOOM 2 OPTICAL POWER METER Model Numbers: ZO2V Revision 2.1 Optical Wavelength Laboratories (OWL) N9623 Hwy 12 August 27, 2021 Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: 262-473-0643 Internet: OWL-INC.COM OWL-INC.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Active Equipment Power Measurement Fiber Continuity Patch Cable Testing Check MM Reference Cables with a Dual OWL MM Light Source Check SM Reference Cables with a Laser OWL SM Laser Source Quick Reference Guides ZOOM 2/Dual OWL MM Test Kit... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN All personnel testing optical fibers should be adequately trained in the field of fiber optics before using any fiber optic test equipment. If the user is not completely familiar with testing fiber optics, they should seek competent training. Such training can be acquired from a variety of sources, such as local hands-on training classes. -
Page 4: Applications
1.25mm ferrule connectors such as LC. The ZOOM 2 is ideal for fiber optic professionals who need to quickly measure optical power and loss in their fiber optic links and do not require data point storage. -
Page 5: Precautions
PRODUCT LABEL On the back of each ZOOM 2 series optical power meter is a label similar to the one shown below containing model number, serial number, power requirements, and special cautionary information. If the unit is enclosed in its protective boot, the boot must be removed to view this label. -
Page 6: General Features
INTRODUCTION GENERAL FEATURES DETECTOR Model #: ZO-2V Optional VFL Port - As an option, a Visual Fault Locator (VFL) can be installed. USB Charger Port - re-charges internal Lithium Polymer battery with Model #: supplied USB charger and cable. ZO-2 Universal Detector Port - includes 2.5mm ferrule adapter cap for ST, SC, and FC, as well as a1.25mm ferrule adapter cap for LC. -
Page 7: Test Procedures
Receive Power Measurement The ZOOM 2 may also be used to measure optical power levels from a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 transmitter through an installed link to ensure that the Receive power at the far end is within manufacturer specifications. -
Page 8: Fiber Continuity
Take the ZOOM 2 optical power meter to the opposite end of the link under test, and connect into the first port. If the ZOOM 2 does not detect any optical power, the display will read “LO”. Continue connecting to subsequent optical ports until the ZOOM 2 display shows an optical power reading. -
Page 9: Patch Cable Testing
ZOOM 2 optical power meter, if 3-jumper Reference necessary. Method Setup Press until the wavelength on the ZOOM 2 matches the output wavelength of the light source. UNITS Press and hold for approximately 2 seconds to set the ZERO reference. -
Page 10: Check Mm Reference Cables With A Dual Owl Mm Light Source
STEP 1 - Connect ZOOM 2 and Dual OWL STEP 5 - Power ON the Dual OWL Connect the ZOOM 2 and Dual OWL together with an orange multimode patch cable as shown below. Press to power on the Dual OWL. -
Page 11: Check Sm Reference Cables With A Laser Owl Sm Laser Source
STEP 1 - Connect ZOOM 2 and Laser OWL STEP 5 - Power ON the Laser OWL Connect the ZOOM 2 and Laser OWL together with a yellow singlemode patch cable as shown below. Press to power on the Laser OWL. -
Page 12: Quick Reference Guides
Fiber Optic Light Source: Dual OWL Series Thank you for your purchase of this OWL fiber optic test kit. Included in this kit is a ZOOM 2 optical power meter and a Dual OWL Series multimode fiber optic light source. This quick reference guide provides instructions for performing a fiber optic insertion loss test. - Page 13 0.00 dB (Figure 7). This indicates that the meter and light source have been successfully “zeroed” at 850nm. FIGURE 7 NOTE: If also testing at 1300nm, connect the 1300nm reference cable to the ZOOM 2, set both units to 1300nm, then repeat this step.
- Page 14 PART 4 TAKE READINGS – Take the Dual OWL with its mandrel-wrapped cable(s) to one end of the link under test, and take the ZOOM 2 and its cable to the other end. Connect the ZOOM 2 and Dual OWL with the 850nm reference...
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Page 15: Zoom 2/Laser Owl Sm Test Kit
Fiber Optic Light Source: Laser OWL Series Thank you for your purchase of this OWL fiber optic test kit. Included in this kit is a ZOOM 2 optical power meter and a Laser OWL Series singlemode fiber optic light source. This quick reference guide provides instructions for performing a fiber optic insertion loss test. - Page 16 0.00 dB (Figure 7). This indicates that the meter and light source have been successfully “zeroed” at 1310nm. dB m 1310 NOTE: If also testing at 1550nm, connect the 1550nm reference cable to the ZOOM 2, set both units FIGURE 7 to 1550nm, then repeat this step.
- Page 17 PART 4 TAKE READINGS – Take the Laser OWL with its cable(s) to one end of the link under test, and take the ZOOM 2 and its cable to the other end. Connect the ZOOM 2 and Laser OWL with the 1310nm reference cable to the link under test (Figure 10).
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Page 18: Operation/Maintenance
OPTIONAL VFL (visual fault locator) PORT As an option, a Visual Fault Locator (VFL) can be installed into the ZOOM 2 optical power meter in place of the charger port. The VFL is an invaluable troubleshooting tool with two important uses: Visual Fault Location. -
Page 19: Visual Fault Location
VISUAL FAULT LOCATION The optional VFL port in the ZOOM 2 VFL can be used as a troubleshooting tool to determine if there are breaks, micro-bends, or any other anomalies causing excessive loss within the first few feet of the fiber under test located in the splice tray. The bright red laser injects high-intensity red laser light into the near-end connector. -
Page 20: Visual Fiber Identification
VISUAL FIBER IDENTIFICATION The optional VFL port in the ZOOM 2 optical power meter can help take the guesswork out of identifying ports in a fiber patch panel or checking polarity of a duplex connector. Connect the VFL port to one end of a fiber link, and the high-intensity, precision-coupled red laser diode will allow the user to visually identify the port by the presence of a red glow emitting from the connector on the other end, allowing for visual port identification of fiber optic links up to 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) away. -
Page 21: Universal Port
UNIVERSAL PORT Universal Port The ZOOM 2 optical power meter contains a universal connector port which allows for coupling to any fiber optic connector that uses a 2.5mm ferrule (e.g. ST, SC, FC, etc.). What gives this port its flexibility is that only the ferrule is inserted into the port. Since there is no latching mechanism to speak of, any 2.5mm ferrule connector can be inserted into the same port without having to swap adapter ports. -
Page 22: Cleaning The Detector Port
OPERATION/MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DETECTOR PORT Required accessories: A) Isopropyl Alcohol (91% or better) B) Round wooden toothpick with sharp point (NOTE: do not use a metal pin or needle since metal will scratch the surface of the detector) C) Cotton swab D) Jeweler’s loupe (10x magnification recommended) E) Compressed Air (not shown) Place a small amount of cotton from the swab onto the wooden... -
Page 23: Cleaning The Optional Vfl Port
OPERATION/MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE OPTIONAL VFL PORT This cleaning procedure applies to the optional VFL port on the ZOOM 2 optical power meter. For more information about cleaning the DETECTOR port on the ZOOM 2, see page 23. Required Accessories: Isopropyl alcohol (91% or better) In-adapter fiber optic cleaning accessories, such as 2.5mm cleaning swabs or 2.5mm HUXCleaner™... -
Page 24: Auto Mode (When Using Wavesource Light Sources Only)
Also, the wavelength display on the ZOOM 2 will begin alternating between the two appropriate wavelengths: i.e. 850/1300nm for multimode or 1310/1550nm for singlemode. Optical loss measurements can now be taken as normal by taking the ZOOM 2 and WaveSource to opposite ends of the fiber under test. -
Page 25: Appendices
Repair. Repair of this unit by unauthorized personnel is prohibited, and will void any warranty associated with the unit. Cleaning. For accurate readings, the optical connectors on the ZOOM 2 and the connectors on the patch cords should be cleaned prior to attaching them to each other. -
Page 26: Optional Upgrade Information
Visual Fault Locator Port Upgrade The ZOOM 2 optical power meter may be upgraded to include an optional visual fault locator (VFL), useful for locating bends, breaks, and other anomalies in the near-end splice tray, as well as visual fiber identification up to 5km away! -
Page 27: Link Budget Calculation Worksheet
LINK BUDGET CALCULATION WORKSHEET Operating Wavelength Fiber Type Calculate System Attenuation Fiber Loss at Operating Wavelength (Distance x Fiber Loss) Total Cable Distance Individual Fiber Loss (at operating wavelength) dB/km Total Fiber Loss Connector Loss (Connector Loss x Connector Pairs) Individual Connector Loss Number of Connector Pairs Total Connector Loss...
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