User Manual

SimpliFiber Pro Meter and Test Kits
Users Manual
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Measuring Loss
1 Set the reference as described on page 25.
2 Clean the connectors on the link to be tested and on a
second test reference cord. Use fiber optic solvent and
optical-grade wipes or swabs to clean connectors as
described on page
15.
3 Disconnect the test reference cord from the meter;
then make the connections shown in Figure
11.
WCaution
Do not disconnect the test reference cord from the
source’s output. If you do, you must set the
reference again to ensure valid measurements.
4 On the meter, press M until LOSS appears (Figure 12).
5 If the source’s AUTO LED is not on, press A.
6 If you want the source to automatically switch
wavelengths, press Z until the wavelength LEDs blink
alternately. Or you may press
Z to switch wavelengths
as needed.
Note
If you are not using a SimpliFiber Pro source, set the
source to the desired wavelength and to
continuous wave output. On the meter, press
S V
to select the wavelength generated by the source.
7 To save the measurement, press R SAVE. The meter
briefly shows the record number and OK.
If the source was automatically switching wavelengths,
the meter saves measurements for all wavelengths in
one record.