FO600 Datasheet, PDF (4/57 Pages) Extech Instruments Corporation. – FiberMeter Optical Power Meter

INTRODUCTION
Why Use An Optical Fiber Power Meter?
Standards organizations such as the TIA or the IEEE provide performance standards that the cabling plant
must adhere to in order to support high-speed protocols such as Gigabit Ethernet. Fiber can be tested
against these standards, ensuring that it is able to handle a high amount of traffic with a maximum amount of
reliability.
It is standard procedure to produce a hard-copy report (or digital file) of the test results generated from
appropriate test equipment for tracking and auditing purposes. These reports can be used as verification of
compliance to performance standards in case a question comes up about the quality of an installation. These
signed documents cover the installer from liability provided that the link meets specified performance
standards.
Our optical fiber power meters are designed with cabling standards in mind because we understand the
importance of qualifying fiber installations with standards-compliant test equipment. The meter you have just
purchased prints professionally formatted reports showing the conformity to these popular industry
standards. These reports can be printed as a record of the original conformity to quality and performance set
by the standards. These documents signed by all associated parties may prove valuable in any future
disputes concerning the installation.
Checking Your FiberMeter Firmware Version
This manual is written for the FiberMeter firmware version 4.62. It is not valid for previously released
FiberMeter versions. Follow the instructions below to verify your firmware version.
1 - Press to start up the meter.
2 - After the initial boot-up screen, your display should look like the diagram below. This screen remains
viewable for approximately 2 seconds.
If the firmware version is not V4.62, contact Extech Instruments at 781-890-7440 for more information about
acquiring the correct version of the manual.
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FIRMWARE VERSION V4 .62
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