Desktop Insertion Loss and Return Loss Tester

Insertion Loss and Return Loss Tester with color screen

1. Outlines

Desktop Insertion Return Loss Tester with color screen has stable and reliable performance, which integrates stable light source, high-precision power meter, insertion loss meter and return loss meter into one multifunction instrument. Based on domestic customers’ requirements, R&D team combined advantages of same type instrument within China/overseas and then developed the high-precision tester by several years’s unremitting effort. With high cost effective and state of art characteristics, it can be widely used for OEM device verification, research institutions R&D and construction maintenance in optical fiber/passive devices/optical communication system industries where demand plug loss, return loss and stability measurements

Advantages:

l  Advanced OS

Multiple display, easy handling, fast response and stability

l  High precision

Stable output power/high detection speed/wide measurement range

l  Wavelength synchronous switching

l  Light source and power meter achieve wavelength synchronous switching under insertion/return loss mode

l  Multiple working modes

Return loss mode/insertion loss mode/power meter/dual-wavelength testing

l  Color recognition for test result

Different colors correspond different test results. Pass/Fail is available by just a glance. P

l  Easy handling

Return loss/insertion loss are synchronously measured. No buttons switching

l  Rich display interfaces

High definition LCD plus multi-level test interfaces bring rich visual experience and easing visual fatigue

l  Perfect outward design

Electro-magnetic proofing by metal covering. Durable buttons bring comfortable finger handling experience

l  Smart removable interfaces of light source and power meter

Easy to be disassembled to clean optical detector or replace with others adapters(FC/SC/ST/2.5mm general/1.25mm general/MT-RJ) or clean inside APC adapter. Note only need to rotate light source/power meter interface to disassemble it

l  Clock display

Time is available to reasonably organize work

l  Communication interfaces

The tester can connect to computer and transmit test data to it. Specialized program give Pass/Fail result of jumper. Test data is available for analysis, readout and record.

2. Technical parameters

3. Instruction of buttons on the panel

(1)    λ: switch of light source wavelength

(2)    Ref: calibrate return loss reference value-----long time press

(3)    BL:clear button for return loss     

(4)    dBm/dB: clear button for insertion loss

(5)    Set: Set up or conversion

(6)     +: increase

(7)    –: decrease

(8)    Enter : confirm

(9)    850nm：850nm multimode light source output（FC/UPC）

(10)1310/1550nm：1310/1550nm single mode light source output（FC/APC）

    (11)Power meter interface

4.Function introduction

5.Operation explanation

(1)   Select standard jumper according to the jumper to be tested. If the tested jumper is PC end, select the jumper APC-PC; If the tested jumper is APC end, select the jumper APC-APC.

(2)   Zero the return loss of optical channels before the measurement. Press Laser key to switch wave length of light source, connect APC end (say starting end) of the jumper to light source output port, wind the other end (the closing end) of the jumper using the winding bar, the moment the optical power value of the return loss channel should be -60dBm to -70dBm, then press Zero. To measure double wave length, press Laser key to switch the wave length of light source, then press Zero.

(3)   Identify the return loss of optical channel before measurement. Release the winded jumper and make the jumper extend up. Insert the end of the jumper into the interface of optical power meter, press Ref. To measure double wave length, press Laser key to switch the wave length of light source, then press Ref.

(4)   Zero the return loss of optical channels before the measurement, press dB/w. To measure double wave length, press Laser key to switch the wave length of light source, then press dB/w.

(5)   Measure the insertion loss at the end of jumper. Connect the end of jumper and the tested end (starting end) of the jumper to be tested using standard flange, insert the other end (closing end) of the tested jumper into the interface of optical power meter. To measure double wave length, press Laser key to read the insertion loss values of the other wave length.

(6)   Measure the return loss at the end of jumper. Wind the jumper near the starting end of the jumper to be tested using the winding bar. The moment the measurement value of return loss appearing in return loss area is return loss value at the starting end of the jumper to be tested. To measure double wave length, press Laser key to read the return loss values of the other wave length.

(7)   To proceed to the next test, repeat steps (5), (6).

(8)   If you need to replace the standard jumper, repeat the above operations from step (1). If you don’t need to replace the standard jumper, even if the tester has been restarted after power-off, you will only need to repeat steps (5), (6).

Color recognition instruction

Under threshold value setting interface, set reasonable values according to requirements. Green color rbepresents PASS; Red color represents NG

For example. ”plug loss: 0.00dB-0.30dB” implies the value within -0.3dB will show green color, otherwise red color; “return loss: 50dB” implies the value above 50 will show green color, otherwise red color

6.Precautions and maintenance

(1)   Forbidden to directly look at laser output interface and optical jumper interface by naked eyes to avoid eyeball and skin hurts

(2)   Forbidden to use unmatched optical fiber to connect laser output interface which can damage it and degrade the whole tester performance

(3)   Clean all optical fiber interfaces with special tools before use

(4)   Minimum length of standard jumper is 1m

(5)   Diameter of winding rod is between 3~5 mm. Minimum winding turns is 5

(6)   Keep sensor interface clean. Do not use dirty or non-standard adapter or poor polishing interface. Otherwise it will damage sensor interface and sharply degrade the whole tester performance

(7)   Suggest to use the same type adapter to minimize errors

(8)   Cover all interfaces with dust caps when tester is not used

(9)   Carefully handle optical adapter to avoid scratch

(10)    Periodically clean sensor. Use special swabs to slightly clean along circle direction

(11)    Power off tester and cover optical connector covers if no use. Keep tester in a dry    and ventilated place

(12)    Keep optical connector clean

(13)    Slightly handle tester to avoid collision or drop

(14)    Remove power plug if no use with a long time

(15)    Forbidden to disassemble tester. It will lose warranty and may bring permanent damage

 7.Quality declaration

(1)   Tester quality is guaranteed by standard jumper strict quality management. If there is quality issue or damaged during transportation, please contact with standard jumper

(2)   Warranty is 18 months since the delivery day. If there is any function disabled problem within warranty, standard jumper will provide free maintenance or exchange of product except:

a)  wrong handling by user

b)  disassembly by user

c)   damage caused by natural disasters

Under those cases, standard jumper will charge appropriate maintenance fee(not exceed the purchase price)

(3)   To avoid fire, electric shock or unknown risks, Forbidden to disassemble tester in any case even problems are still not resolved following FAQ

Appendix: FAQ

After this company, who agreed to this product without authorization tear open outfit, repair or modify and cause damage to the product, do not grant to maintenance.

Since the purchase this product warranty period: the 18 months warranty for the product of the purchase, when in this period was found to have quality problem, the company will make the proper repair or replacement. But in any case, the company's responsibility is no more than the the product of the purchase price.

1.     In normal use this product and produce fault, the user can show warranty card and invoice or receipt (copy), can enjoy free maintenance services.

2.     If belong to any of the following circumstances, the user need to pay maintenance and transportation, materials and other related expenses：

A)    In normal use this product and fault, but already more than warranty period range of products.

B)    The artificial damage, or high temperature, high pressure, such as wet conditions used

C)    Not to follow the instructions of the use method and points for attention and cause of the fault and damage.

D)    For manufacturing defects caused by fault. The company is responsible for the quality of free repair or replacement instrument, the guarantee applies only to the normal use of instrument, no damage and improper use or conditions.

Notes

This manual is only valid for the product it’s following. Technical specification or operation method may change without prior notice. Please check with distributor or OEM if necessary

standard jumper reserves all copyright. No duplication, adaption, translation or any other way transmission without written permission

    The tester power supply is designed according with industry standard. standard jumper has no responsibilities for any unstable tester performance or electric shock accidents caused by no connection to ground. Connection to ground is mandatory.