VeEX FX80 PON User manual

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Contents 
0  About This User Manual ........................................................................................... 3 
0  Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 4 
0  Introduction ............................................................................................................... 5 
1  FX80 Features ....................................................................................................................... 5 
0  Overview .................................................................................................................... 6 
1  Control Elements .................................................................................................................. 6 
2  FX80 Test Ports .................................................................................................................... 7 
2.1  Optical Ports ............................................................................................................................................7 
2.2  Service Port .............................................................................................................................................7 
0  Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 8 
1  Battery Charging .................................................................................................................. 8 
1.1  Battery Replacement...............................................................................................................................8 
2  Setting Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 9 
3  Resetting Test Device ........................................................................................................ 10 
0  Optical Power Measurements ................................................................................ 11 
1  Modes for Optical Power Measurements .......................................................................... 11 
2  PON Power Measurements ................................................................................................ 11 
2.1  Setting ZERO Level .............................................................................................................................. 11 
2.2  Pass/Fail Thresholds ........................................................................................................................... 12 
2.2.1  Creating User-Defined P/F Thresholds .................................................................................................. 12 
2.2.2  Creating Threshold Profiles for Measurements ..................................................................................... 14 
2.2.3  ITU-T G.984-2 Standard Pass/Fail Thresholds ...................................................................................... 15 
2.2.4  Loading the Saved Profile or the Default Profile .................................................................................... 16 
2.3  Performing Optical Power Measurements in PON ............................................................................ 16 
3  Broadband Power Measurements (Optional) ................................................................... 19 
3.1  Setting Power Reference Level ........................................................................................................... 20 
4  Visual Fault Locator (VFL) ................................................................................................. 22 
0  Viewing Measurement Results ............................................................................... 25 
1  Editing Notes to Measurement Results ............................................................................ 25 
0  Downloading Measurement Results to PC............................................................ 27 
1  Installing the USB Driver for wired transfer...................................................................... 27 
2  Transferring Measurement Results via Cable .................................................................. 29 
3  Preparing Measurement Results for Report ..................................................................... 31 
4  Transferring Measurement Results via Bluetooth ........................................................... 32 
0  Uploading Measurement Results to Fiberizer Cloud ........................................ 34 
0  Warranty and Software ........................................................................................... 36 
0  Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 37 
0  Certifications and Declarations .............................................................................. 37 
0  About VeEX .............................................................................................................. 38 
 
   

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1.0 About This User Manual

This user manual is suitable for novice, intermediate, and experienced users and is intended to

help you successfully use the features and capabilities of the FX80 PON Optical Power Meter.

It is assumed that the user has basic computer experience and skills, and is familiar with

optical fiber testing, telecommunication concepts, terminology, and safety.

Every effort was made to ensure that the information contained in this user manual is accurate.

Information is subject to change without notice and we accept no responsibility for any errors

or omissions. In case of discrepancy, the web version takes precedence over any printed

literature. The content in this manual may vary from the software version installed in the unit.

VeEX, VePAL, Sunrise Telecom, Agizer, Optixsoft, Sunlite, Sunset, RXT, MTT, OPX,

Fiberizer, FX, TX and OPX, are trademarks of VeEX, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the USA and

certain other countries. All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their

respective companies. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted

electronically or otherwise without written permission from VeEX, Inc.

This device uses software either developed by VeEX, Inc. or licensed by VeEX, Inc. from third

parties. The software is confidential and proprietary of VeEX, Inc. The software is protected by

copyright and contains trade secrets of VeEX, Inc. or VeEX's licensors. The purchaser of this

device agrees that it has received a license solely to use the software as embedded in the

device, and the purchaser is prohibited from copying, reverse engineering, decompiling, or

disassembling the software.

For more technical resources, visit the VeEX, Inc. web site at www.veexinc.com.

If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of this product, call or e-mail our

customer care department for customer support. Before contacting our customer care

department, you must have your product serial number and software version ready. Please

provide this number when contacting VeEX customer service.

Customer Care:

Phone: + 1 510 651 0500

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.veexinc.com

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2.0 Safety Information

Safety precautions should be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. The

instrument has been designed to ensure safe operation however please observe all safety

markings and instructions. Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases

or fumes or any other combustible environment. VeEX Inc. assumes no liability for the

customer's failure to comply with safety precautions and requirements.

Optical Connectors

The test platform displays a laser warning icon when the laser source is active to alert the user

about a potentially dangerous situation. Make sure that optical sources are inactive before

connecting fiber to the test set to avoid skin or eye damage, or damage to the unit. It is

recommended to:

• Deactivate the laser before connecting or disconnecting optical cables or patchcords.

• Never look directly into an optical patchcord or an optical interface (e.g. CFP, CFP2, CFP4,

QSFP+, SFP+, SFP, OTDR, LS, VFL) while the laser is enabled. Even though optical

transceivers are typically fitted with Class 1 lasers, which are considered eye safe, optical

radiation for an extended period can cause irreparable damage to the eyes.

• Never use a fiber microscope to check the optical connectors when the laser source is

active.

Electrical Connectors

Telephone lines may carry dangerous voltages. Always connect the electrical test ports to

known test interfaces which carry low level signals.

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3.0 Introduction

The FX80 power meter is designed to test passive optical networks (PON). It is used to

simultaneously measure all optical signal levels between the Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and

the Optical Network Unit/Terminal (ONU/ONT) on Gigabit B/E/GPON type networks. It can be

connected onto the PON network at any available access point along the Optical Distribution

Network (ODN). The access point can be at the OLT (central office - CO, head end or sub-

headend or remote hut), Fiber Distribution Point (FDP 1 or 2/splitter (if connectorized) or at the

ONU/ONT (customer premises - CP). The figure in Section 6.2.3 Performing Optical Power

Measurements in PON shows a typical PON with the three possible locations for

measurement.

The unit passively monitors 1310, 1490 and optional 1550 nm RF video downstream and

upstream PON optical power levels for compliance to standards. The measurement results can

be transferred to a PC or uploaded to the cloud using a Fiberizer Cloud account.

The operator is assumed to have received basic training in fiber optics and related testing and

measurement practices.

FX80 PON power meters are configured by the manufacturer according to

customer requirements. A single device can be configured with optional VFL or

BB-OPM.

3.1 FX80 Features

• Test B/E/GPON optical signal levels at OLT, FDP or ONT/ONU

• Dual SC/APC Test Ports for Passive, Pass-Through Measurement of PON optical signal

levels

• High contrast LCD 128 x 64 pixels with backlight (69 x 6.5 nm viewing area)

• Measure the downstream 1490 nm and optional 1550 nm optical power transmitted from

the OLT to the ONU/ONT

• Measure the upstream 1310 nm optical power (burst and CW mode) transmitted from

ONU/ONT to the OLT

• Pass/Fail or numeric measurement results

• Tone detection for fiber identification

• Rechargeable Li-Poly battery or AC or USB powered operation

• Rugged compact design with protective rubber boot

• Optional Broadband InGaAs power meter (9 calibrated wavelengths: 850, 1300, 1310,

1490, 1550, 1590, 1610, 1625, 1650 nm)

• Visual Fault Locator (VFL) option

• Client USB software (LTSync) for data transfer to PC or cloud for future analysis and

reporting.

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4.0 Overview

4.1 Control Elements

Colors, buttons, and screen fonts can vary slightly, depending software and

hardware versions.

FX80 front view

|Power|: Turn device ON/OFF. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The display will

initially show the VeEX logo, current date and time, and current mode of operation.

|MODE|: Select the mode of operation: PON Burst, PON CW, Read, optional PM1, optional

VFL (default is PON Burst). For more information about FX80 modes, see Section 6.1 Modes

for Optical Power Measurements.

|Shift/Enter|: Begin editing a parameter and confirm choice when setting up the device;

execute the selected action.

|Up|, |Down|: Change the selected parameter.

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Button Combinations

|Shift/Enter|+|Up|: Save measurement results.

|Shift/Enter|+|Down|: Enter Instrument Settings mode.

|Shift/Enter|+|Mode|: Turn backlight ON/OFF.

|F1|, |F2|, |F3|: Context-defined, the function indicated at the screen bottom.

4.2 FX80 Test Ports

4.2.1 Optical Ports

FX80 optical ports

• OLT: Connect the FX80 to the fiber from the OLT to measure the downstream optical power

levels in the PON network for 1490 nm (always present on active network) and 1550 nm

(optional).

• ONT: Connect the FX80 to the fiber from the ONU/ONT to measure the upstream optical

power level in the PON network for 1310 nm transmission.

• OPM (optional): Use to measure optical power level with the help of the optional

broadband optical power meter.

• VFL (optional): Use for 650 nm visual fault locator to visually locate breaks or excessive

bends in fibers which increase insertion loss.

The FX80 can be configured with either optional OPM or VFL, but not both.

4.2.2 Service Port

The service port (micro-USB) located on the left side of the device is used for charging and

communication with a PC using the LTSync software.

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5.0 Getting Started

Before using the FX80 PON power meter for the first time, fully charge the battery and set the

local date and time.

5.1 Battery Charging

The unit is equipped with a built-in, rechargeable Li-Polymer 3A, smart charge battery and it is

partially charged upon delivery. However, VeEX recommends charging the battery to full

capacity before using the test unit for the first time.

The device is powered from the built-in Li-Polymer battery and can be operated

with the AC/ DC adaptor plugged in.

When the test unit is plugged into AC/DC power, the Plugged icon ( ) appears on the top left

corner of the display. When the unit is operating on the internal battery, the Battery icon ( )

appears.

It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature to preserve its life

and to obtain maximum charge.

To charge the test unit, connect the AC/DC adaptor supplied with the unit to the micro-USB

service port located on the left side of the device. The battery charging time depends on the

battery condition and ambient temperature. Use only the cables provided with the device to

charge the battery.

While the FX80 battery is charging, the LED indicator on the front panel will be orange. When

the battery is fully charged, the LED indicator will be green provided the FX80 is powered ON.

The LED will turn off when the unit is powered OFF.

The Li-Polymer battery is designed for maximum safety. However, the

battery may explode, leak, or catch fire when:

• It is exposed to high temperatures or fire.

• It is opened or dismantled.

An auto-off feature, configured in the Settings mode, powers down the unit when a low battery

condition is reached.

5.1.1 Battery Replacement

Battery replacement in the field is not authorized or permitted. The unit must be returned to an

authorized VeEX service center or partner for repair.

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5.2 Setting Date and Time

Before attempting to save any measurement results, set the device date and time.

To configure settings:

1. Power ON the FX80 by pressing and holding the |Power| button for 3 seconds.

2. Press |Shift/Enter|+|Down| to enter the Settings mode. The following parameters can be

set:

• Auto Shutdown mode

• Time

• Date

The test parameter currently selected and available to edit will flash.

FX80 Instrument Setting screen

3. Press |Up| and |Down| to select the parameter to edit.

4. Press |MODE| to select the field to edit, then change the value, if necessary, by pressing

|Up| and |Down|.

5. Press |Shift/Enter| to save the date and time settings.

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5.3 Resetting Test Device

To reset the FX80:

1. Disconnect the external power supply from the device.

2. With the device OFF, press the red |Power| button and hold it for at least 15 seconds.

After the FX80 reboots, reset the date and time (see Section 5.2 Setting Date and Time).

As a result of the reset, the threshold values and reference values will be

lost. These values must be reset. Also, ZERO level operation must be

performed again. For more information, see Sections 6.2.1 Setting ZERO

Level, 6.2.2 Pass/Fail Thresholds, and 6.3.1 Setting Power Reference

Level.

The reset DOES NOT erase any previously stored measurement data.

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6.0 Optical Power Measurements

6.1 Modes for Optical Power Measurements

PON Burst: use this OLT to ONT pass-through test mode to measures PON optical levels on

active, in-service PON networks.

PON CW: use this OLT to ONT pass-through test mode to measures PON optical levels on

out-of-service PON networks that have ONU/ONT devices that can be set to maintenance CW

test mode.

PM (PM1 or PM2): use this OPM test mode to measure any incoming optical signal level (CW,

270, 1000, or 2000 Hz) between the wavelength range of 800-1700 nm. Select a calibrated

wavelength that matches the incoming source wavelength.

6.2 PON Power Measurements

For best results, wait 15 minutes after the FX80 is powered ON. This is

especially advisable in environments with extreme temperature changes.

6.2.1 Setting ZERO Level

The ZERO level MUST be set before first using the FX80 for PON power

measurements. It is strongly advised to set the ZERO level BEFORE every

new batch of measurements and AFTER measurement conditions have

changed.

To set the ZERO level:

1. Press the |MODE| button to enter the necessary PON measurement mode (PON Burst or

PON CW).

2. Press |F2| (ZERO). The ZERO notification shows briefly on the display.

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Setting the ZERO level

The FX80 is now ready for measurements.

6.2.2 Pass/Fail Thresholds

In addition to measuring the downstream and upstream signal levels, the FX80 PON can also

be configured to provide Pass/Fail (P/F) notifications for each wavelength.

6.2.2.1 Creating User-Defined P/F Thresholds

To create P/F thresholds:

1. Press the |MODE| button to enter the necessary PON measurement mode (PON Burst or

PON CW) to set the thresholds.

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PON Burst mode

2. Press F1 (P/F).

Setting Pass/Fail thresholds

3. Press the |Up| and |Down| arrow button to select the wavelength.

4. Press |Shift/Enter| to start setting the threshold. The corresponding value then starts

flashing.

5. Set the necessary value pressing |Up| and |Down|.

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6. Confirm the value by pressing |Shift/Enter|.

7. Press |F1| (EXIT) to exit the Setting Pass/Fail thresholds mode.

The FX80 is now ready to start testing PON levels and compare PON optical power against

the P/F thresholds settings. The P/F thresholds settings will remain active until it is changed.

If the FX80 battery is allowed to fully discharge, all settings such as

Pass/Fail and Date/Time settings will return to original factory defaults. To

retain Pass/Fail settings for future use, save them to a Profile.

6.2.2.2 Creating Threshold Profiles for Measurements

One P/F profile with threshold values can be created and saved in memory for future recall.

To save the current set of thresholds as a profile:

1. In the P/F mode, enter the desired P/F values, but do NOT exit the Setting Pass/Fail

thresholds mode.

2. To save the values as the profile, press |F3| (Save).

3. To load the previously saved profile, press |F2| (Load). The values from the custom profile

will appear immediately on the screen.

4. To load the default threshold profile, press |Down| until Load Default is selected, then

press |Shift/Enter|. The values from the default profile appear immediately on the screen.

Selecting the Default profile

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6.2.2.3 ITU-T G.984-2 Standard Pass/Fail Thresholds

1.244 Gbs DS direction

1490nm OLT Launch Power

1490 ONT/ONU Receive Power

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class A

Class B

Class C

Min Avg Power (dBm)

-4

1

5

-25

-26

Max Avg Power

1

9

-4

2.48 Gbs DS direction

1490nm OLT Launch Power

1490 ONT/ONU Receive Power

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class A

Class B

Class C

Min Avg Power (dBm)

0

5

3

-21

-28

Max Avg Power

4

9

7

-3

-7

-8

1.244 Gbs US direction

1310nm ONT/ONU Launch Power

1310 OLT Receive Power

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class A

Class B

Class C

Min Avg Power (dBm)

-3

-2

2

-24

-28

-29

Max Avg Power

2

3

7

-3

-7

-8

622 Mbs DS direction

1310nm ONT/ONU Launch Power

1310 ONU Receive Power

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class A

Class B

Class C

Min Avg Power (dBm)

-6

-1

-27

-32

Max Avg Power

-1

4

-6

-11

155 Mbs DS direction

1310nm ONT/ONU Launch Power

1310 ONU Receive Power

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Class A

Class B

Class C

Class A

Class B

Class C

Min Avg Power (dBm)

-6

-4

-2

-27

-30

-33

Max Avg Power

0

2

4

-5

-8

-11

1310nm ONT/ONU Launch Power

1310 ONU Receive Power

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class A

Class B

Class C

Min Avg Power (dBm)

Max Avg Power

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6.2.2.4 Loading the Saved Profile or the Default Profile

To load the saved profile or the default profile:

1. Enter the Setting Pass/Fail thresholds mode by pressing the |F1| (P/F) button.

2. Scroll down to Load Profile and press the |MODE| button. The arrows around Load

Profile change from indicating vertical movement to horizontal.

3. Press |Up| and |Down| to get the necessary command (Load Profile or Load Default),

then press the |Shift/Enter| button to execute the command.

6.2.3 Performing Optical Power Measurements in PON

Clean the fiber before connecting it to the device.

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A typical passive optical network (PON) with possible points of measurement

To measure optical power in the passive optical network (PON):

1. Select the necessary mode (PON Burst for active networks, or PON CW for networks

without signals) by pressing the |MODE| button. See Section 6.1 Modes for Optical Power

Measurements for details.

2. To test a PON network, insert the FX80 at one of the following locations along the PON

network: OLT, Fiber Distribution Hub/Point (FDP) or ONU/ONT. At least one extra patchcord

is needed to perform a test. If PON network elements have SC/UPC connectors and the

FX80 has SC/APC, two hybrid patchcords are needed.

When testing at the FDP-A location, if there is no drop line installed, the 1310

nm upstream will be seen only if a fiber is temporarily connected to the ONT.

This may require two patch cords.

3. Connect the fiber with 1490/1550 nm downstream traffic to the left-side OLT test port.

Confirm that the 1490 nm signal is immediately detected. 1550 nm will appear only if the

PON network includes RF video signal traffic (RFoG). If no signal is detected, begin

troubleshooting and make sure the proper test port is connected.

4. Once a good 1490 nm signal level is detected, connect the patchcord between the FX80

ONU/ONT right-side test port and the PON network element closest to the ONU/ONT to

measure the 1310 nm upstream signal. There may be a delay in seeing a 1310nm signal. If

the ONT/ONU is power-cycled, it can take one minute or longer before the network is fully

operational. The measurement results are then shown on the screen. The example below

shows typical values one might expect when connected at the ONU (location C) and no P/F

thresholds have been set.

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PON Burst mode measurement results as values

If P/F thresholds have been set, the measurement results are presented as Pass or Fail (see

example below).

PON Burst mode measurement results as P/F thresholds

To switch back to actual values for the same measurement, press the |F1| (P/F) button.

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Switching from thresholds to values for the same measurement

With the Value line selected, press |Shift/Enter| to confirm the selection. The screen shows

the values for the same measurement.

6.3 Broadband Power Measurements (Optional)

The Broadband OPM is an InGaAs detector with a wavelength range from 850 to 1650 nm.

The displayed power readings can be absolute (dBm and watts) or relative (dB). To measure

the optical power in a fiber, insert the test fiber on the OPM test port and press |MODE| until

the PM1 or PM2 test mode appears at the upper left corner of the display.

Results of PM measurement

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The fiber under test must have only one wavelength. If there are several

wavelengths, the measurement results will NOT be valid.

To change the wavelength, press the |F1| (WAVE) button. The resulting calibrated wavelength

list is then shown below.

Selecting a wavelength for PM measurement

button to confirm the choice. The new wavelength then appears in the top right corner of the

display. For the previous wavelength to remain effective, select a wavelength and then press

the |F1| (EXIT) button.

If the fiber under test carries a signal with WaveID details, select [ AUTO ]. Then, the FX80

determines the wavelength automatically.

If the [ AUTO ] option for a signal without WaveID or modulated is

selected, the λ value goes blank and the measurement results are NOT

valid.

6.3.1 Setting Power Reference Level

To measure the fiber under test span loss, first set a reference level for each test wavelength.

Set the reference level by pressing the |F3| (OPTION) button.

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