BR5 Backreflection Meter

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1 5 Backreflection Meter User Manual All information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for its use. JGR Optics Inc, 2011.

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3 IN THIS GUIDE: IN THIS GUIDE... 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Backreflection Meter Summary... 5 Measurements... 6 Backreflection Measurement... 6 Loss and Power Measurement... 6 Output Port... 7 Hybrid Jumpers... 7 Coherence Length... 7 Key Features... 8 Applications... 8 Accessories... 8 Optional Accessories... 8 Specifications... 9 Compliance FDA- CDRH Compliance CSA / IEC Compliance GETTING STARTED Initial Inspection Operational Requirements Product Overview Front Panel and Key Description Rear Panel OPERATION Powering Up the Meter Backreflection Measurements Set- up for Measurements Measuring Measuring (Including Connector) Measuring (Excluding the Connector) Backreflection Accuracy and Range Loss and Power Measurements Set- Up for Loss and Power Measurements Dark Measurement Measuring Power Measuring Relative Power (Insertion Loss) Power Accuracy Dual Display Mode Termination Techniques Mandrel Wrap Technique (for Single- mode Fiber) Index- Matching Technique (for Multimode Fiber) User Menu Operation Accessing the User Menu User Menu Options G- UM Rev of 51

4 Compatibility with JDSU RM3 or RX3 Meters Messages and Symbols Calibration Calibration Period PROGRAMMING GUIDE Setting up for RS- 232 or GPIB communication Accessing the User Menu mode Programming over GPIB Programming Over RS Command Syntax Device- Specific Commands Device- Specific Command Description Common Commands Common Command Description MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Cleaning the Unit Cleaning the Connector Ends Cleaning Connectors Troubleshooting Loss before the DUT Reflections before the DUT Reflections after the DUT Front Panel Connectors Connector Loss and Backreflection Internal Backreflection (for single- mode model only) Long Cables (for single- mode model only) Laser Stability SAFETY Safety Symbols Classification Laser Specifications Safety Instructions Electrical Shock Hazards: Fuse Replacement Disconnecting from Line Power Environmental Hazards Laser Hazards Other Hazards STORING AND SHIPPING Returning Shipments to JGR Optics Contact Information G- UM Rev of 51

5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 Backreflection Meter Summary The 5 Backreflection Meter (Figure 1) is a portable, direct- display instrument that measures backreflection, insertion loss, and power of single- mode or multimode fiberoptic devices (i.e. connectors, components, and systems). The 5 meter may be ordered as a single- mode or multimode model and with up to four internal laser sources for operation at 850 and 1310 nm (for multimode meters), and 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 and/or 1650 nm (for single- mode meters). A variety of detector adapters are available to enable the measurement of power (i.e. IL) from different connector types. Figure 1: 5 Backreflection Meter An important feature of the 5 meter is the FC/APC ultra- low backreflection connector at its output port. To test different connector types, the user needs only change the hybrid launch jumpers, of which one side has a FC/APC connector, and the other connector type to be tested. The connector s end face condition is very important as it directly affects the performance of the meter. The 5 meter is supplied with a hybrid measurement jumper to be used exclusively for measurements and a hybrid calibrated jumper to be used exclusively for calibration verification. Additional hybrid jumpers may be supplied by the user, by a 3 rd.party manufacturer, or by JGR Optics. Additional calibration jumpers may be supplied by JGR Optics. G- UM Rev of 51

6 In addition to manual front panel operation, the 5 meter may be operated over the RS- 232 serial interface and IEEE 488 GPIB parallel interface. Please refer to the PROGRAMMING GUIDE on page 29 for more information. Measurements Backreflection Measurement The 5 is an easy to use meter that can measure both insertion losses, and backreflection parameters. In Backreflection mode, the 5 measures the difference in the output power (P out ) and the reflected power (P refl ) and automatically calculates and displays the backreflection. The internal switch and coupler of the 5 meter enable the meter to automatically reference out the variations in the internal light source signal, the signal offset with no light (dark current), and the total signal level from internal and external backreflection ( tot ). The backreflection in db from a device under test ( DUT ) is calculated using the following equation, where 0 is the stored value of the total backreflection (in db) up to the device under test (DUT): DUT tot = 10 log The 5 meter displays the value of DUT. The 5 meter can take approximately 3 measurements per second. During power up, the meter will measure the dark current, and the reference power. Approximately every 90 seconds, the meter will automatically update the reference power measurement, a process that only takes a fraction of a seconds, and does not cause any significant delays. Loss and Power Measurement The 5 meter is equipped with a front- panel InGaAs or Ge detector for relative power (loss) and absolute power measurements. The meter is capable of storing the dark signal from the detector so that high accuracy measurements (as low as - 80dBm for an InGaAs detector and - 60 dbm for Ge detector) are possible. When making power measurements, the 5 meter will automatically correct for dark current if the value has been stored. The power displayed (P) in dbm is calculated from the total current measured when a light source to be measured is illuminating the detector (I tot ), and the value of the leakage or dark current (I d ) measured using the following equation: P = 10 log ( I I ) CAL tot d + G- UM Rev of 51

7 Where CAL is the factory calibration, and is dependent on the wavelength. Output Port The output port of the 5 meter is equipped with an ultra- low backreflection APC connector. To prevent damage to the output port connector, a measurement jumper (also called launch cable ) must be used for all measurements, even for measuring a component with an APC connector. In addition, extreme care must be taken to avoid damaging the connector when plugging and unplugging the launch cable. The connection must be kept clean and should be inspected before every mating (this means both connectors, the FC/APC on the launch cable, and the FC/APC connector on the 5 meter). Please refer to the Cleaning Connectors section for more information. The 5 meter may be equipped with up to four internal laser sources. These are thermoelectrically cooled for added stability and are modulated at 10 khz. Sudden changes in ambient temperature can cause a source to become unstable. If this occurs, the meter automatically switches to a measuring mode in which P in and P dark are measured more frequently than every minute and the message Source Unstable is displayed. The light source power is monitored, and the meter returns to the standard measurement mode when the source has stabilized. Hybrid Jumpers The 5 meter is supplied with a hybrid measurement jumper and a hybrid calibrated jumper. The measurement jumper has an APC connector at the input end. The other end on the standard measurement jumper is PC, but by changing measurement jumpers this end is user- selected, to be compatible with the input connector of the DUT. The calibrated jumper has an APC connector at the input end and a PC connector at the output end. Use the measurement jumper for measurement purposes only; use the calibrated jumper for calibration verification purposes only. The calibrated jumper has a label attached to it identifying it as such. Coherence Length Reflected light from multiple reflections can change the backreflection measured by the 5 meter. This variation typically shows up as noise or drift in the signal. The internal light source is designed to have low coherence length (typically less than 10 cm). Thus, interference effects are typically seen only between very closely spaced components such as non- contacting connectors. G- UM Rev of 51

8 Key Features Backreflection measurements to - 80 db for single- mode model (- 60 db for multimode model) Power measurements to - 80 dbm with 2mm InGaAs Detector, - 60 dbm with 5mm Ge Detector. Built- in light sources at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 and/or 1650nm Compensation for extraneous backreflection for accurate backreflection measurements RS- 232 serial and IEEE 488 GPIB parallel interface Direct display of measured backreflection, power, or insertion loss Dual display mode for simultaneous and IL display Applications Connector backreflection and loss testing Component testing Installation verification Quality assurance (QA) acceptance testing Accessories AC power cord FC/PC- FC/APC hybrid measurement jumper FC/PC- FC/APC hybrid calibrated jumper FC- type detector adapter Detector cap User s manual Calibration Certificate with NIST Traceability Report Optional Accessories Variety of detector adapters Measurement jumpers with various user- selected connectors G- UM Rev of 51

9 Specifications The following optical specifications describe the warranted characteristics of the unit. Supplementary specifications describe the typical non- warranted performance of the unit. Table 1: Optical/Electrical Specifications Parameter Fiber Type Operating Wavelengths Backreflection Range Backreflection Accuracy 1 Detector Type Power Range Absolute Power Accuracy 2 Relative Power Accuracy Remote Interface Input Voltage Power Consumption Fuse Type Specification Single- mode (9/125 µm) 1310/1490/1550/1625/1650 Multimode (50/125 or 62.5/125 µm) 850/1310, ± 20 nm 0 to - 80 db 0 to - 60 db ± 0.4 db InGaAs 2 mm; Ge 5 mm 0 to - 80 dbm; 0 to - 60 dbm ± 0.25 db ± 0.05 db (< 5 db loss) ± 0.15 db (> 5 db loss) RS- 232 and GPIB V AC, Hz 60 VA maximum (5 x 20) mm, 1 A/250 V (slow) 1. Add 0.1dB to the spec for every 1 db below - 60 db. 2. Measured at - 10 dbm. ± 0.15 db G- UM Rev of 51

10 Table 2: Other Specifications Physical Display Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 16- character LCD 25 x 12 x 27 cm 4 kg Environmental Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Storage temperature - 40 to 70 C Humidity Maximum 95% RH from 0 to 40 C Equipment positioning Transportable Compliance FDA- CDRH Compliance Under the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), the unit complies with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J, which pertains to laser safety and labeling. See the link below for more information. h.cfm?cfrpartfrom=1000&cfrpartto=1050 CSA / IEC Compliance The unit complies with certain standards of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The unit is in Installation Category (Overvoltage Category) II under IEC 664. IEC 664 relates to impulse voltage levels and insulation coordination. The particular category is defined as: local level, appliances, portable equipment, etc, with smaller transient overvoltages than Installation Category (Overvoltage Category) III. The unit is in the Pollution Degree 2 category under IEC and CAN/CSA- C22.2 No The IEC standard on Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use relates to insulation coordination. The CSA standard is on Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control, and Laboratory Use, Part I: General Requirements. The Pollution Degree 2 category is defined as follows: Normally only non- conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected. G- UM Rev of 51

11 2 GETTING STARTED Caution To avoid the risk of injury or death, always observe the precautions listed in SAFETY section on page 47. This user s manual contains complete operating instructions for the safe and effective operation of the 5 Backreflection Meter. It is recommended that users of the 5 familiarize themselves with contents of this manual. The inspection report and a description of any customer- requested information may be found in the calibration document envelope included with the instrument. Initial Inspection Warning To avoid electrical shock, do not initialize or operate the unit if it bears any sign of damage. Ensure that the unit and any devices or cords connected to it are properly grounded. þ Inspect the package and contents for signs of damage. þ Ensure all contents are included: 5 Series Backreflection Meter 1 AC power cord 1 FC/PC- FC/APC hybrid measurement jumper 1 FC/PC- FC/APC hybrid calibrated jumper 1 FC- type detector adapter 1 Detector cap User s manual Calibration Certificate with NIST Traceability Report þ Read the user s manual thoroughly, and become familiar with all safety symbols and instructions to ensure that the unit is operated and maintained safely. G- UM Rev of 51

12 þ Ensure the unit is operational: Connect the unit to the power source using the power cord provided Set the power switch to ON to initialize the 5 meter, and observe the power- up sequence. The model number of the meter is displayed. Internal measurements of P in and P dark are made. The message Initializing is displayed as the light source stabilizes. The backreflection value () of the front panel connector is measured and displayed. Set the power switch to OFF and disconnect the meter. þ Keep the packaging. þ Immediately inform JGR Optics and, if necessary, the carrier if the contents of the shipment are incomplete, if the unit or any of its components are damaged or defective, or if the unit does not pass the initial inspection. Operational Requirements In order for the unit to meet the warranted specifications the operating environment must meet the following conditions for altitude, temperature, humidity, and voltage. Table 3: Environmental Requirements Parameter Specification Altitude Up to 2000 m Temperature Range of 0 to 40 C Humidity Voltage Product Overview Front Panel and Key Description Up to 95% humidity (0 to 40 C) Main supply voltage fluctuations must not exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage The front of the meter is shown in Figure 2 and described in Table 4 respectively. The meter front panel will vary with model ordered (the 4- laser model is shown). G- UM Rev of 51

13 Figure 2: Front of the Meter Table 4: Operating Keys and Status LEDs Key/LED I/O 0 POWER DARK λ/local Description Power ON / OFF switch. Sets the meter to backreflection measurement mode. Also, if held for 2 seconds, sets the meter to dual display mode (displaying and IL simultaneously). Used to measure and store the backreflection value as 0. The key lamp lights to indicate that the function is on. To restore the factory- set 0 value, press the 0 key again. The key lamp turns off. Used to change the meter to Optical Power Measurement mode and toggles between absolute power and relative power display. If held for 2 seconds, the power button sets the reference power for relative power measurements. If held for 4 seconds, the power button sets reference power for relative power measurements for all available wavelengths. Stores the I D value used in dark measurements. Toggles between laser sources. Also brings meter back to local mode when operating remotely (with GPIB or RS- 232). G- UM Rev of 51

14 Rear Panel The back of the meter is shown in Figure 3 and the rear- panel features are described in Table 5. Figure 3: Back of the Meter RS232C IEEE 488 (GPIB) WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE REPLACING FUSE. FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION USE SPECIFIED LINE FUSE ONLY. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO TRAINED PERSONNEL. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES, 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J, APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. ~LINE VAC Hz 80 VA MAX FUSE: T1A/250V Table 5: Rear Panel Components Component RS- 232C IEEE 488 (GPIB) ~LINE Function RS- 232C serial interface port GPIB (IEEE 488.1) interface port Power Input (also contains the user- replaceable fuse) G- UM Rev of 51

15 3 OPERATION Before the meter can be used to make a measurement, the user must setup the meter and connect and reference a measurement jumper to the front panel connector. Powering Up the Meter To power up the meter: 1. Connect the meter to an AC power source using the power cord provided. If the meter has been running, ensure that the meter is powered off and restarted. 2. Set the power switch to I (ON), and wait for the Initialization process to finish. 3. Allow 30 minutes warm- up time in order to obtain an accurate reading. Backreflection Measurements Backreflection () measurements on the 5 require terminating the fiber at two different points. The difference in the backreflection between the two termination points is calculated and displayed on the 5. By choosing the termination points before and after a DUT, the backreflection of the DUT can be measured. To perform measurements, two terminations must be made: Before the DUT, for example, on the 5 meter side (for measuring 0 ) After the DUT (for measuring tot ) If measuring very low backreflection in single- mode fiber, both termination points need to be made as close as possible to the DUT to minimize the errors associated with Rayleigh backscattering in the fiber. The backreflection of all components and connections between these two points is included in the equation for calculating the backreflection value () of the DUTs. Set- up for Measurements To prepare the meter for backreflection measurements: 1. Follow the Powering Up the Meter sequence. G- UM Rev of 51

16 2. Clean the output port on the front of the meter and the FC/APC connector of the measurement jumper (see the Cleaning the Connector Ends section on page 41). 3. Connect the FC/APC end of the jumper to the output port on the meter. The output connector of the measurement jumper is user- selected and must be compatible with the input connector of the DUT. 4. Press the key to set the meter to Backreflection mode. The mode is indicated on the display. Measuring 0 1. Press the λ key to select the required wavelength. 2. Terminate the measurement jumper just before the output connector, and hold the termination point steady. Refer to the Termination Techniques section for more information on how to properly perform a termination on page Press the 0 key to store the new 0 value. The key lamp lights to indicate that the background backreflection has been stored. If a previous 0 measurement has already been stored (i.e. the 0 light is already ON), the old value must be deleted by pressing the 0 key to turn the 0 light OFF. Pressing the 0 button again will store the new value. Repeat the preceding steps for the other wavelengths at which the measurements are to be made. Figure 4: Measuring 0 (Mandrel Technique) = -65.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Mandrel Wrap Measuring (Including Connector) Once a 0 measurement is performed and the value stored, the second termination is made after the DUT in order to obtain tot.to measure the backreflection from a DUT, such as a connector, follow the instructions below. G- UM Rev of 51

17 NOTE: Only Single- Mode fiber termination is shown. Please refer to the Termination Techniques section for multimode fiber termination. 1. Clean the output connector of the measurement jumper and the input connector of the DUT, and mate the two. Refer to the Cleaning Connectors section for more information on page Press the λ key to select the wavelength at which the measurement is to be made. 3. Terminate the measurement jumper immediately after the DUT (see Figure 5 and Figure 6) hold the termination point steady. 4. The meter displays the backreflection that is caused by the fiber, all connections, and the DUT that lies between the two termination points (that is the termination point for 0 and the current termination point. This area is shown within the dashed line in Figure 7. Figure 5: Measuring when DUT is a connector = -61.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Mandrel Wrap Figure 6: Measuring when DUT is connectorized = -58.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Mandrel Wrap DUT G- UM Rev of 51

18 Figure 7: Measurement Area = -58.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Termination Point for TOTAL DUT Termination Point for 0 Measuring (Excluding the Connector) The method described in Measuring (Including Connector is used to measure the backreflection if the DUT is a connector, or if the DUT is a connectorized component and the total backreflection from the connector and the DUT is desired. It is sometimes desirable to know the backreflection of a connectorized DUT, but excluding the connector. If the fiber type is single- mode, this is possible, but a few extra steps must be taken for every measurement to reference out the connector (i.e., the user must do a 0 for every DUT). Refer to the section Measuring (Including Connector above, and redo the 0 measurements for each wavelength, but this time, terminating between the DUT s connector and the DUT. Note that if a 0 value has already been stored, then the user will need to press the 0 button to erase it before pressing it again to store the new value. Terminate on the fiber after the DUT. The meter now displays the backreflection of the DUT only. G- UM Rev of 51

19 Figure 8: Measuring Excluding Connector = -58.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Termination Point for TOTAL DUT Termination Point for 0 Backreflection Accuracy and Range The absolute accuracy of backreflection measurements made with the meter is dependent on the level of backreflection to be measured. The backreflection measurement range is restricted by the 0 level. The meter can measure backreflection levels 15 db below 0 to a maximum of - 80 db (- 60 db for multimode). For example, if 0 is - 40 db, the minimum backreflection of the DUT that can be measured is - 55 db. An asterisk (*) is displayed near the range limit (last 5 db of range if using 0, below - 60 db otherwise) to indicate that the setup and measurement procedures described in the previous two sections must be followed carefully to ensure accurate results. The small amount of reflections that 0 represent can be polarization sensitive, and multiple reflections can cause interference effects that can make the reflections very sensitive to temperature. NOTE: To ensure accurate backreflection measurements below - 65 db (- 25 db for multimode), perform the 0 measurement at least once per shift. The measured backreflection is affected by losses that can occur between the meter and the DUT. To compensate for these losses, measure the total amount of loss between the output of the measurement hybrid jumper and the input of the DUT (see Loss and Power Measurements section on page 20). Double this value and add it to the backreflection value displayed on the meter. In the following example, the total loss between the meter and the DUT is 2.0 db, and the displayed backreflection is - 29 db: = - 29 db + (2 x 2.0 db) = - 25 db G- UM Rev of 51

20 Absolute accuracy specifications are dependent upon the accuracy of the 5 meter calibration, so a calibration check needs to be performed periodically. Loss and Power Measurements Set- Up for Loss and Power Measurements To prepare the meter for loss and power measurements: 1. Follow the Powering Up the Meter sequence on page Clean the output port on the front of the meter and the FC/APC connector of the measurement jumper (see the Cleaning the Connector Ends section on page 41). 3. Connect the FC/APC end of the jumper to the output port on the meter. NOTE: Ensure that you are using the measurement jumper and not the calibration jumper, which is labeled as such. 4. Attach the appropriate detector adapter to the detector on the front of the meter. 5. Connect the output connector of the measurement jumper to the detector adapter. This end of the measurement jumper is user- selected and must be compatible with the input connector of the DUT. 6. Press the λ key to select the required wavelength. 7. Press the POWER key to set the meter to Power mode. When in Power mode, the meter displays P at the beginning of the reading, and no rel is displayed, for example, P = - 9 dbm. 8. Press and hold the Power key until the display on the meter clears. 9. Release the Power key. The display reads 0.00 db, and the loss of the measurement jumper is subtracted from the DUT loss or power measurements to be made (see Figure 9). Figure 9: Loss and Power Measurements P = 0.00 db FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper G- UM Rev of 51

21 Dark Measurement For loss and power measurements below - 50 dbm, it is necessary to perform a dark measurement. 1. Ensure that the detector is covered, for example, that the detector cap is on or the output connector is connected to the detector. This dark measurement current is subtracted from future loss and power measurements. 2. Press the DARK key. The key lamp lights to indicate that the user- stored value of I D (the dark signal from extraneous sources) is used to calculate the DUT loss or power. If the detector is not sufficiently covered, the message Too Much Light is displayed. If the I D value is not stored prior to a measurement, the last value stored is used. Measuring Power In Power mode, absolute power measurements are displayed in dbm. To make a power measurement of a DUT after performing the setup steps in the Set- Up for Loss and Power Measurements section. 1. Press the Power key to set the meter to Power mode. 2. Press the λ key to select the wavelength at which the measurement is to be performed. 3. Clean the output connector of the measurement jumper and the input connector of the DUT, and connect the two connectors. 4. Connect the output connector of the DUT to the detector on the front of the meter. The detector must be equipped with the appropriate detector adapter. The 5 meter displays the DUT absolute power output (see Figure 10). 5. For further measurements at a second wavelength, repeat the sequence. Figure 10: Measuring Absolute Power P = -9 dbm FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper DUT G- UM Rev of 51

22 Measuring Relative Power (Insertion Loss) The value for relative power is the negative value of the insertion loss, for example - 31 db instead of 31 db. Relative power is displayed by the meter in db. To make a relative power measurement of a DUT after performing the setup steps in the Set- Up for Loss and Power Measurements section: 1. Press the Power key to set the meter to Relative Power mode. In Relative Power mode, the meter displays P at the beginning of the reading and rel at the end, for example, P = db rel. 2. Press the λ key to select the wavelength at which the measurement is to be made. 3. Clean the output connector of the measurement jumper and the input connector of the DUT, and connect the two connectors. Connect the output connector of the DUT to the detector on the front of the meter. The meter displays the loss due to the DUT (see Figure 11). 4. Press the λ key to measure and display the loss at another wavelength. Figure 11: Measuring Relative Power P = db rel FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper DUT Power Accuracy The absolute accuracy of power measurements made with the 5 meter is dependent on the power level to be measured. The 5 meter does not measure power levels below - 50 dbm unless the dark signal from extraneous sources (I D ) is stored. To ensure accurate power measurements below - 65 dbm, store I D frequently. NOTE: The value of ID can change with temperature fluctuations. G- UM Rev of 51

23 Dual Display Mode The 5 Meter is capable of displaying both the backreflection and power measurements simultaneously. To enter Dual Display Mode, press the button for 2 seconds. The meter will display the value on the left and the Power value on the right, as shown In Figure 12. To exit this mode, press the button again. Figure 12: Dual Display Mode / FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Termination Techniques Termination is a term to describe the action of blocking all backreflection beyond a point in a network of components. The termination technique varies depending on the fiber type. There are two main termination techniques: Mandrel wrap consists of wrapping the fiber around a relatively small mandrel, causing attenuation in the fiber which prevents any reflected light after the mandrel from returning back to the meter. Mandrel wrapping is used exclusively on single- mode fiber since mandrel wrapping does not attenuate the lower order modes in multimode fiber (i.e. impossible to attenuate all the light in a multimode fiber using a mandrel wrap). Index Matching Medium allows the light to escape the fiber through the end of the fiber (either bare fiber, or though a connector) with minimal reflections back at the meter. Index Matching Medium can be used on single- mode and multimode fiber, but since it is less effective at terminating the backreflection than mandrel wrapping, it is usually used on multimode fiber only. The termination of the fiber is very important. It is important to get a stable and repeatable termination for the measurement to be accurate. G- UM Rev of 51

24 Mandrel Wrap Technique (for Single- mode Fiber) Termination for single- mode is performed by mandrel wrapping. High- attenuation bends in the fiber (bends with a relatively small radius) remove all backreflection and can be made anywhere along the length of the cable. When measuring backreflection levels below - 60 db, low- attenuation bends (bends with a relatively large radius) need to be made just before the high- attenuation bends in order to offset the small amount of reflection caused by the high- attenuation bends. 1. Wind the cable around a rod until the reading displayed on the 5 meter no longer changes (approximately six turns). The diameter of the rod must be suitable for the type of fiber connected to the output port jumper and for the wavelength in use. 2. To minimize any memory of the bends in the cable jacket, do not pull on the cable while winding, and occasionally wind the cable in the opposite direction. Figure 13: Mandrel Wrap Termination Technique (Single-Mode) = -65.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Mandrel Wrap G- UM Rev of 51

25 Index- Matching Technique (for Multimode Fiber) Termination for multimode fiber is performed by using index- matching gel. 1. Apply index- matching gel directly to the end of the fiber. See Figure After measuring the 0, clean the connector end as per the Cleaning Connectors section on page 42. Figure 14: Index-Matching Termination Technique (Multimode) = -55.0dB FC/APC I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK Measurement Jumper Index Matching Gel/Block User Menu Operation Accessing the User Menu To access the User Menu: 1. Hold down the 0 key while powering ON the meter. The display s backlight will come on, but it will remain blank. 2. Press the button 4 times to enter the User Menu mode. User Menu Options User Menu Options are shown in Table 6. Access them with the following keys: Pressing will cycle through the different options, 0 will cycle through in the opposite direction. Power and Dark buttons will cycle up and down respectively through the possible selections for each option. Pressing again after a selection has been made will return to the main option menu. Once the user has scrolled through all options, they will be prompted to save the changes. All changes will be saved until they are overwritten by a new set of saved changes. G- UM Rev of 51

26 Table 6: User Menu Options Option Selection Note Baud Rate Choose a Baud Rate from 300 to GPIB Address 0-30 Select a GPIB address from JDS Compatible Y/N A Yes selection prompts the user to choose between emulating the JDS RM3 or RX3 meter. Average Compensate IL SetupviaLoss ON/OFF Default : OFF ON/OFF Default : ON ON/OFF Default : ON Averages 10 measurement samples to provide an averaged value. Monitors and compensates for internal source drift. Adjusts the measurement by compensating for loss at the connector. The measurement is taken during IL reference and offsets by twice this value. Save Changes? Y/N Once changes are made the meter goes into initialization sequence. Compatibility with JDSU RM3 or RX3 Meters The 5 can be set to emulate a JDSU RM3 or RX3 backreflection meter over the RS- 232 or GPIB interface. The 5 will respond to RM3/RX3 commands if the user sets the 5 into JDS Compatible Mode as follows: 1. Access the User Menu as described in the User Menu Operation section. 2. Scroll to the Option JDSU compatible Y/N and select Y and choose EMULATE JDSU RM3 or EMULATE JDSU RX3. The user must also select either 300bps, 1200bps or 2400bps baud rate to enable communication between existing RM3/RX3 software and the 5. Refer to the JDSU RM3/RX3 user s manual for command details. G- UM Rev of 51

27 Messages and Symbols The messages/symbols displayed by the 5 meter are shown in Table 7. Table 7: 5 Meter Display Messages and Symbols Display 5 VER X.XX INITIALIZING =- XX.XdB P=- XX.XXdBm - XX.X/ X.XX P=- XX.XXdB rel P=0.00dB rel TakeAllReference Description Displayed momentarily during the power- up sequence and indicates the firmware version. Displayed momentarily during the power- up sequence as the initial internal reference measurements are made. Backreflection mode. Power mode. Displays the backreflection (on the left) and the power (on the right) simultaneously. Relative Power mode. Displayed after a reference is taken in relative power mode(by holding the power button down for 2 seconds) Displayed momentarily after a reference has been taken for all wavelengths (by holding the power button down for 4 seconds) * Displayed when the value is within the last 5 db of range if using 0, or from - 60 to - 75 db if not using 0. < P or is lower than the minimum value. > P is greater than the maximum value. 0 STORED=- XX.X I D STORED TOO MUCH LIGHT LASER POWER LOW LASER POWER HIGH SOURCE UNSTABLE Displayed momentarily when the value (- XX.XdB) is being stored as 0. Displayed momentarily when taking a dark measurement. Displayed momentarily if the I D value is too high. Displayed momentarily when the laser power is too low. Displayed momentarily when the laser power is too high. Displayed momentarily when the laser power is unstable. G- UM Rev of 51

28 Calibration Caution Devices with malfunctioning lasers must be returned to the manufacturer for calibration. Calibration should be performed by a qualified Calibration Laboratory. Power and Backreflection values of the 5 Meter are factory- set and must be periodically adjusted to maintain performance. Calibration Period JGR Optics recommends a 1 year calibration period for the 5 Backreflection Meter. G- UM Rev of 51

29 4 PROGRAMMING GUIDE Setting up for RS-232 or GPIB communication The 5 series backreflection meter may be remotely controlled via GPIB (IEEE- 488) and RS- 232 interface. Many of the commands used for controlling the meter are the same for both the RS- 232 and the GPIB interface. Refer to the individual command descriptions to determine if the command applies to both GPIB and RS Accessing the User Menu mode In order to establish communication between the computer and the meter, the RS- 232 bus or the GPIB bus must be configured properly. The different options for the communication are contained in the User Menu. Refer to the section User Menu Operation on page 25 for further details. Programming over GPIB The 5 supports the IEEE (1978) interface standard. It also supports the mandated common commands of IEEE (1987) standard. Before attempting to communicate with the 5 over the GPIB interface, the device address must be set. The address is set by accessing the user MENU function from the front panel. Programming Over RS- 232 In order to establish a serial communication between the computer and the 5, the computer s COM port must be configured as described in Table 8. Table 8: Serial Communication Settings Baud Rate Data bit 8 Parity Selectable in the User Menu. Available options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, and bps N Stop bits 1 Flow Control None G- UM Rev of 51

30 To connect the 5 to the computer, a standard 9 pins straight RS- 232 cable is required. Only three pins, Txd, Rxd and GND are needed. Command Syntax ASCII characters are used in the commands to communicate with the 5. Commands may be in either upper or lower case and may contain any number of embedded space characters. A command consists of mnemonic, argument if necessary, and a command terminator. The command terminator should be a linefeed <LF> plus EOI for GPIB and a carriage return <CR> plus linefeed <LF> for RS232. No command processing occurs until a command terminator is received. Command mnemonics beginning with an asterisk * are IEEE (1987) defined common commands. Command may require one or more parameters. Multiple parameters are separated by commas, or space. Multiple commands may be sent on one command line by separating them by semicolons ;. The difference between sending several commands on the same line and sending several independent commands is that when a command line is parsed and executed the entire line is executed before any other device action proceeds. The 5 has a 128- character input buffer and processes commands in the order received. Command lines longer than 128 characters will be truncated, and may not be processed properly. The 5 has a 128- character output buffer to store the output characters until the host computer is ready to receive them. The GPIB output buffer may be cleared using the Device Clear universal command. G- UM Rev of 51

31 Device- Specific Commands Table 9: Device-Specific Command List 1, ABS Switch to Absolute power mode 2, REL Switch to Relative power mode 3, M Switch to Mode 4, DUL Switch to Dual display Mode 5, MODE? Query the current operation MODE 6, SWL Switch Wavelength 7, SSC Switch Wavelength by Sequence 8, ZS Store 0 ( Zero Store) 9, ZC Clear 0 ( Zero Clear) 10, DARK Store Dark Current 11, TREF Take relative power Reference 12, TMF Transmit a Measurement in Full format 13, TDO Transmit Data Only 14, LCL Return to Local control Device- Specific Command Description ABS Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The ABS command will switch the 5 meter to absolute power mode. GPIB and RS- 232 ABS <CR> None REL Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The REL command will switch the 5 meter to relative power mode. GPIB and RS- 232 REL <CR> None G- UM Rev of 51

32 M Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The M command will switch the 5 meter to mode. GPIB and RS- 232 M <CR> None DUL Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The DUL command will switch the 5 meter to dual display mode. GPIB and RS- 232 DUL <CR> None MODE? Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The MODE? command queries the current operation mode, query return ABS, REL, M or DUL for the four different operating modes. GPIB and RS- 232 MODE? <CR> <Mode><NL> where <Mode> = ABS, REL, M, or DUL SWL Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The SWL command switches the meter to the next wavelength or to a specific wavelength using the wavelength (um) as reference. GPIB and RS- 232 SWL <CR> (switches to next wavelength) SWL x.x <CR> (where x.x = 0.8, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6). Example, SWL 1.3 switches to 1310nm None SWL? Interface: Syntax: Query returns the current wavelength number in x.x format, valid returns are 1.3 for 1310nm, 1.4 for 1480nm, 1.5 for 1550nm, 1.6 for 1625nm and 0.8 for 850nm. GPIB and RS- 232 SWL? <CR> Returned Format: <x.x><nl> where <x.x> = 0.8, 1.3, 1.4, G- UM Rev of 51

33 1.5, or 1.6 SSC Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The SSC command switches the meter to the next wavelength or to a specific wavelength using the position number/sequence as reference. The position of a laser in a particular meter will depend on the number of lasers in the meter. GPIB and RS- 232 SSC <CR> (switches to next wavelength) SSC x <CR> (where x = 1, 2, 3, or 4). Example, SSC 2 switches to the second wavelength (ie on a 2- wavelength /1550, "SSC 2" would switch to 1550nm, however on a 1310/1480/1550/1625 "SSC 2" would switch to 1480nm) None SSC? Interface: Syntax: Query returns the current wavelength position number in x format. GPIB and RS- 232 SSC <CR> (switches to next wavelength) SSC? <CR> Returned Format: <x ><NL> where < x> = 1, 2, 3, or 4 ZS Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The ZS command will store 0. The meter needs to be in mode or dual display mode for the command to succeed. GPIB and RS- 232 ZS <CR> None ZC Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The ZC command will clear 0. The meter needs to be in mode or dual display mode for the command to succeed. GPIB and RS- 232 ZC <CR> None G- UM Rev of 51

34 DARK Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The DARK command will store dark current. The meter needs to be in POWER mode for the command to succeed. GPIB and RS- 232 DARK <CR> None TREF Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The TREF command will take relative power reference. The meter needs to be in relative power mode for the command to succeed. GPIB and RS- 232 TREF <CR> None TMF Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The TMF command will initiate a measurement transmission in full display format addition with current wavelength. GPIB and RS- 232 TMF <CR> Full LCD display plus current wavelength in x.x format. Example: =- 60.2dB 1.3 TDO Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The TDO command will cause the meter to transmit the data only. If in mode, the data is the, in Power mode, the data is the IL (or absolute power), and in Dual Display mode, the data is both the and IL. GPIB and RS- 232 TDO <CR> - xx.x for mode, - xx.xx for power mode, - xx.x / - xx.xx for dual mode G- UM Rev of 51

35 LCL Interface: Syntax: Returned Format: The LCL command is used to return the remote control status to local front panel control. Same function as with the Local key on front panel. GPIB and RS- 232 LCL <CR> None Common Commands Table 10: Common Command List 1, *CLS Clear Status 2, *ESE Event Status Enable 3, *ESR Event Status Register 4, *IDN Identification Number 5, *OPC Operation Complete 6, *RST Reset 7, *SRE Service Request Enable 8, *STB Status Byte 9, *TST Test 10, *WAI Wait The following commands are required by the IEEE standard. Common Command Description *CLS (Clear Status) The *CLS (clear status) common command clears all the event registers summarized in the Status Byte register. Neither the Standard Event Status Enable Register, nor the Service Request Enable Register is affected by this command. After the *CLS command, the instrument is left in the idle state. The command does not alter the instrument setting. *OPC and *OPC? actions are cancelled. Usage: GPIB only Command Syntax: *CLS *ESE (Event Status Enable) The *ESE command sets the bits in the Standard Event Status Enable Register and enables the corresponding bits in the Standard Event Status Register. The Standard Event Status Enable Register contains a G- UM Rev of 51

36 mask value for the bits to be enabled in the Standard Event Status Register. A bit set to one in the Standard Event Status Enable Register enables the corresponding bit in the Standard Event Status Register. A zero disables the bit. Refer to Table 11 for information about the Standard Event Status Enable Register bits, bit weights, and what each bit masks. The Standard Event Status Enable Register is cleared at power- on. The *RST and *CLS commands do not change the register. The *ESE query returns the value of the Standard Event Status Enable Register. Usage: GPIB only Command Syntax: *ESE <mask> Where: <mask> ::= 0 to 255 Query Syntax: *ESE? Returned Format: <mask><nl> Where: <mask> ::= 0 to 255 (integer NR1 format) Table 11: Std Event Status Enable Register (High Enables ERS bit) Bit Bit Weight Enables PON Power On 6 64 NOT USED 5 32 CME Command Error 4 16 EXE Execution Error 3 8 NOT USED 2 4 QYE Query Error 1 2 NOT USED 0 1 OPC Operation Complete *ESR (Event Status Register) The *ESR query returns the value of the Standard Event Status Register. When you read the Event Status Register, the value returned is the total of the bit weights of all of the bits that are set to one at the time you read the byte. Table 12 shows each bit in the Event Status Register and its bit weight. Reading the register clears the Event Status Register. Usage: GPIB only Query Syntax: *ESR? Returned Format: <status><nl> Where: <status> ::= 0 to 255 (integer NR1 format) G- UM Rev of 51

37 Table 12: Standard Event Status register Bit Bit Weight Condition PON Power On 6 64 NOT USED 5 32 CME Command Error 4 16 EXE Execution Error 3 8 NOT USED 2 4 QYE Query Error 1 2 NOT USED 0 1 OPC Operation Complete *IDN (Identification Number) The *IDN query returns a string value which identifies the instrument type and firmware version. Usage: GPIB and RS- 232 Query Syntax: *IDN? Returned Format: "JGR Optics Inc.,5,XXXXX,YYY" Where: <XXXXX> = device serial number <YYY> = firmware revision number *OPC (Operation Complete)++ The *OPC command sets the operation complete bit in the Standard Event Status Register when all pending device operations have finished. The *OPC query places an ASCII "1" in the output queue when all pending device operations have finished. Usage: GPIB only Command Syntax: *OPC Example: OUTPUT 711;"*OPC" Query Syntax: *OPC? Returned Format: 1<NL> G- UM Rev of 51

38 *RST (Reset) The *RST command returns the switch to its power- up condition. Input close to channel 1. Usage: GPIB and RS- 232 Command Syntax: *RST *SRE (Service Request Enable) The *SRE command sets the bits in the Service Request Enable Register. The Service Request Enable Register contains a mask value for the bits to be enabled in the Status Byte Register. A bit set to one (1) in the Service Request Enable Register enables the corresponding bit in the Status Byte Register. A zero (0) disables the bit. Table 13 lists the bits in the Service Request Enable Register and what they mask. The Service Request Enable Register is cleared at power- on. The *RST and *CLS commands do not change the register. The *SRE query returns the value of the Service Request Enable Register. Usage: GPIB only Command Syntax: *SRE <mask> Where: <mask> ::= 0 to 255 Query Syntax: *SRE? Returned Format: <mask><nl> Where: <value> ::= 0 to 255 (integer NR1 format) Table 13: Service Request Enable Register (High Enables SRE bit) Bit Bit Weight Enables Not Used 6 64 MSS Master Summary Status 5 32 ESB Event Status Bit 4 16 MAV Message Available 3 8 Not Used 2 4 Not Used 1 2 Not Used 0 1 Not Used G- UM Rev of 51

39 *STB (Status Byte) The *STB query returns the current value of the instrument s status byte. The MSS (Master Summary Status) bit 6 indicates whether or not the device has at least one reason for requesting service. When you read the Status Byte Register, the value returned is the total of the bit weights of all the bits set to one (1) at the time you read the byte. Table 14 shows each bit in the Status Byte Register and its bit weight. The *STB query does not affect the contents of the Status Byte Register. Usage: GPIB only Query Syntax: *STB? Returned Format: <value><nl> Where: <value> ::= 0 to 255 (integer NR1 format) Table 14: Status Byte Register Bit Bit Weight Condition Not Used 6 64 MSS Master Summary Status 5 32 ESB Event Status Bit 4 16 MAV Message Available 3 8 Not Used 2 4 Not Used 1 2 Not Used 0 1 Not Used *TST (Test) The *TST query performs a self- test on the instrument. The result of the test is placed in the output queue. A zero indicates the test passed and a non- zero value indicates the test failed. Usage: GPIB and RS- 232 Query Syntax: *TST? Returned Format: <result><nl> Where: <result> ::= 0 indicates the test passed. 0 or non- zero value non- zero indicates the test failed. G- UM Rev of 51

40 *WAI (Wait) The *WAI command prevents the instrument from executing any further commands until the current command has finished executing. All pending operations are completed during the wait period. Usage: GPIB only Command Syntax: *WAI G- UM Rev of 51

41 5 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Warning Devices with malfunctioning lasers must be returned to the manufacturer for repair. Cleaning the Unit 1. Unplug the unit from the line power. 2. Clean the enclosure with a damp cloth. 3. Do not plug the unit back in until it is completely dry. Cleaning the Connector Ends 1. Clean all connector ends with a lint- free tissue and alcohol before every mating. See the Cleaning Connectors section on page Loosen the retaining screws of the connector panel, and remove the panel carefully to access the internal connectors (Figure 15). 3. Remove the connector from the mating sleeve in the panel. 4. Clean the connector end faces and mating sleeve in accordance with the Cleaning Connectors Section on page Reinstall the connectors onto the panel. 6. Reinstall the connector panel. To avoid damaging the input and output port fibers, make one or two large loops in the fibers when replacing the panel. Figure 15: Removing Connector Panel I POWER (LOCAL) O 0 DARK G- UM Rev of 51

42 Cleaning Connectors Warning Connecting damaged or dirty fibers to the unit can damage the connectors on the unit. Never force an optical connector. Some connectors have a ceramic ferrule that can easily be broken. Optical cable ends need to be cleaned before using them with the unit. The following items are required for cleaning the connector: Filtered compressed air or dusting gas Lint- free swab Lint- free towels Optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade 200 ethanol (do not use rubbing alcohol, which contains 30% water) To clean the connectors: 1. Blow the sleeve with filtered compressed air. 2. Apply optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade ethanol (do not use rubbing alcohol) to a small area of a lint- free towel and rub the end of the ferrule over the wet area. 3. Apply optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade ethanol (do not use rubbing alcohol) to a small area of a lint- free towel and rub the end of the ferrule over the wet area. 4. Wipe the ferrule on a dry area of the lint- free towel. 5. Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the end of the ferrule. 6. Apply the alcohol or ethanol to a lint- free pipe cleaner or swab and wipe off the remaining parts of the connector. 7. With the other end of the pipe cleaner or swab, dry the areas cleaned. 8. Using the dusting gas or compressed air, blow the areas cleaned. Figure 16: Connector (Connector Type May Vary) Ferrule G- UM Rev of 51