JDS Uniphase RM3750

RM3 SERIES BACKREFLECTION METER

USER’S MANUAL

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Contents

Main Contents For sales and service information, contact JDS Uniphase or your local representative. Website: http://www.jdsuniphase.com Safety Information, Instructions, and Symbols Safety Information Classification Disconnecting from Line Power Line Power Requirements Page Safety Instructions Before Initializing and Operating the Unit Operating the Unit Page Safety Symbols WARNING CAUTION Compliance CE Compliance FDA-CDRH Compliance CSA / IEC Compliance Page General Information and Specifications General Information Multiple Connector Test System Software Users Manual Backreflection Measurements Loss and Power Measurements Output Port Internal Light Sources Hybrid Jumpers Coherence Length Electrical Requirements Applications Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Specifications Page Page Getting Started Before Initializing and Operating the Unit Initial Inspection Operating Environment Altitude Temperature Humidity Voltage Cleaning Connectors Powering Up the Meter Operating and Maintenance Instructions Front Panel Rear Panel Termination Techniques Termination Techniques for Single-mode Fiber (except 980 nm) Termination Techniques for Single-mode (980 nm) and Multimode Fiber Backreflection Measurements Setting Up the Meter for Backreflection Measurements Measuring Backreflection Backreflection Accuracy and Range Loss and Power Measuremen ts Setting Up the Meter for Loss and Power Measurements Measuring Power Measuring Relative Power (Insertion Loss) Power Accuracy Data Logging Using the Foot Pedal Messages and Symbols Calibrating the Meter Backreflection Calibration Adjustment Power Calibration Adjustment Maintaining the Meter Cleaning the Unit Cleaning the Connector Ends Recharging the Battery Replacement of Internal Fuses Troubleshooting Page Page Programming Guide RS232 Serial Interface RS232 Pin Assignment RS232 Interface Specifications Page RS232-GPIB Converter Left Dip Switch Right Dip Switch Programming Examples RS232 Interface Program Example