CO-OPM-18 / Interactive Operating Manual Best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 1. Introduction 2.3 Menu 1.1 Special Features 2.3.1 Scan Set 1.2 Specifications 2.3.2 Select Wavelength 13 1.3 Accessories 2.3.3 Offset 1.4 Optical Standards 2.3.4 Auto Power Off 1.5 Charge Method 2.3.5 Time Set...
Contents CO-OPM-18 1. Introduction 1.1 Special Features - Automatic Wavelength specific power measurement - Compact and lightweight for field use - Easy One Hand Operating - Measurement Save and Recall Function - Auto shut off function - Fast power up and test - High-quality graphics 1.2 Specifications...
Contents CO-OPM-18 1.3 Accessories Description Quantity Body 1 ea Body Rubber Case 1 ea USB Data cable 1 ea Charger 1 ea User’s Manual 1 ea 1.4 Optical Standards Wavelength Parameter Unit Specification Range 1270-1610 Number of Channels...
Contents CO-OPM-18 1.5 Charge Method The CO-OPM-18 has a rechargeable battery. A USB power adapter and micro USB cable are provided for charging. Typical charge time is six hours. Charging conditions: LED Color Action of LED Conditions for battery charge...
Contents CO-OPM-18 2. Getting Started 2.1 Explanation of Operating Keys Function Backlight Power ON/OFF, Backlight ON/OFF Single Channel, Channel number and Power Display DWDM A Single DWDM Channel is measured and displayed SCAN All Wavelengths are scanned and power levels are displayed...
Contents CO-OPM-18 2.2 Key Function 2.2.1 Power ON / OFF To turn on and off. Press the button for more Backlight than 2 seconds, the logo shown appears. The meter then displays the channel with the highest power level.
Contents CO-OPM-18 2.2.2 Power Meter Power Measurement has 2 options ‘Auto’ and ‘Manual’ . If you select ‘Auto’ , the instrument automatically scans the optical input and displays the wavelength which has been detected with the highest level of power.
Contents CO-OPM-18 2.2.4 Scan SCAN Press the button, the light source is scanned and the power level on each channel is displayed. You can select the page using ▲ ▼ the arrow keys. 2.2.5 dB / dBm This button toggles between dB &...
Contents CO-OPM-18 2.2.6 Graph Graph button is used after scanning to show power levels in graphical format. Press the button again it Graph returns to text mode. ChallengerOptics.com Wavelength Specific Optical Testing and Measurement Equipment...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 10 2.2.7 Recall Recall button will recall saved measurements. ENTER Press to select the data – you want to display. ChallengerOptics.com Wavelength Specific Optical Testing and Measurement Equipment...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 11 2.2.8 Save SAVE button allows the user to save a measurement. The following message shows, and the measurement is saved using the current date and time as the filename. Then, press the button to ENTER –...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 12 2.3 MENU MENU button, allows you to configure the operating environment of the CO-OPM-48. The menu consists of : ‘SCAN SET’ , ‘Off Set’ , ‘Auto Power Off’ , ‘Time Set’ , ‘Data Delete’ , ‘Data Format’ , ‘System Info’...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 13 2.3.2 Select Wavelength The ‘Selected’ option allows user to select specific channels to be measured. Highlight the channel and press ‘Enter’ to toggle channel ON/OFF. 2.3.3 Offset If you are measuring at a test point you can set the ‘Offset’...
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Contents CO-OPM-18 p 14 2.3.3 Offset continued from previous page ENTER Press the button after – selecting ‘All Channel’ , you can set up all channel’s offset value between –25.99 to +25.99 dB. ‘+’ and ‘-’ sign can be changed to number ▲ and ▼...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 15 2.3.4 Auto Power Off The meter will automatically power down if the user does not input any key in the determined time. Press the button after ENTER – selecting ‘Auto Power Off’ , you can set the Auto power off time in minutes.
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 16 2.3.5 Time Set ENTER Press the button after – selecting ‘Time Set’ , to set the date and current time. Enter date in YY/MM/DD format Enter time in HH/MM/SS format You can save the time by pressing button.
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 17 2.3.6 Data Delete Press the button after ENTER – selecting ‘Delete Data’ , you can delete saved measurements. Use ▲ and ▼ to select data set to be deleted. ENTER Press the key after –...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 18 2.3.7 Data Format You can delete all saved files by formatting the memory. Press the key after ‘Data ENTER – Format’ , message appears on the screen to confirm. Press the ENTER button, all files –...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 19 2.3.9 Scan Display ‘Scan Display’ consists of ‘All’ and ‘Measured’ . This can be selected using ▲ ▼ ‘All ’will display power levels of All wavelengths measured by the meter REGARDLESS of power level. If you choose the ‘Measured’ , only wavelengths with a power level higher than -40 dBm are displayed.
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 20 2.3.11 Scan Mode The ‘SCAN Mode’ consists of the ‘Single’ and ‘Repeat’ . This can be selected using ▲ ▼ If you choose the ‘Repeat’ , when selecting ‘SCAN’ , shows the real time changing power values.
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 21 2.3.12 Threshold This will change the baseline of the meter. ‘-30.00 dBm’ is the default setting. Press the button after ENTER – selecting ‘Threshold’ , you can set the baseline. Baseline changes can be found at the graph screen.
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 22 2.3.13 Graph Color You can change the graph color. ChallengerOptics.com Wavelength Specific Optical Testing and Measurement Equipment...
Contents CO-OPM-18 p 23 2.3.14 Below Threshold The ‘Below Threshold’ consists of the ‘Display’ and ‘Hide’ . This can be selected using ▲ ▼ If you choose the ‘Display’ , any power level BELOW the threshold will be displayed as it is measured.