User's Manual

Chapter 14 Optical Tools
About the optical tools
SmartClass TPS User’s Guide
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About the optical tools
The Optical Power Meter is a JDSU accessory used to measure optical power.
– The MP-60 meter measures 850, 1300, 1310,1490, and 1550 nm wavelengths
– The MP-80 meter measures 980, 1310,1480, and 1550 nm wavelengths
The features of the Optical Power Meter include:
– Takes power measurements for all single-mode and multi-mode connectors via USB 2.0
connection.
– Measures optical power with multiple pre-calibrated wavelengths.
– Integrates digital power measurements, fiber inspection, and analysis into a single, unified work
sequence.
Measuring optical power
To measure optical power, a Power Meter must be inserted into the USB port.
To measure optical power
1 From the Main menu, select Optical Power.
The Optical Power Setup menu appears.
2 Specify the settings.
3 Connect the Optical Power Meter to the USB connector on the right side of the instrument.
4 Connect the optical patch cord to the power meter.
Table 17 Optical Power Meter Settings
Setting Description
Wavelength To measure a specific wavelength, select the wavelength.
Use Auto to automatically detect the wavelength.
NOTE: Auto-Detect requires a JDSU optical source.
Units Specifies the absolute measurement unit: mW or dBm.
LED Threshold Specify the LED threshold (in dBm). This specifies the threshold for the power
LED on the Optical Power Meter. Solid indicates the power is below the thresh-
old (low power), flashing indicates the power is above the threshold.
Pass/Fail Thresh. Specify the pass/fail threshold (in dBm) for the test. If the measured power is
below the threshold, it fails.
Pass/Fail Enable Specify whether to run the pass/fail test.
Meter FW Rev Reports the firmware rev of the attached power meter.