CANOGA PERKINS 9160 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Device - Manual (Page 38)

Measure Transmitter Output Power
To measure the output power, follow these steps:
1. Clean the connectors on the fiber optic test cable, then plug it in to the Tx connector on the 9160.
2. Warm up each component for at least 30 minutes.
3. Set the optical power meter to the proper wavelength.
4. Wait two or three minutes for the power reading to stabilize, and then read the output power.
5. Subtract out the test cable loss, then record the power level and compare it to the value on the
performance sheet for that particular 9160. Measurement tolerance is +/- 0.5 dBm.
Note: When referencing optical power levels with numerical values less than zero, the reading
closer to zero is the greater value; for example, -17 dBm is greater than -20 dBm.
6. If the reading is incorrect, repeat the measurement with a different test cable. If the power level is
still not within range, call Technical Support.
7. After calculating the link attenuation, subtract that value from the 9160 Tx output value to
determine the power expected at the remote cable end, which is the input power at the remote
receiver.
Measure Receiver Input Power
If you know the link attenuation, skip this section. Otherwise, follow these steps to use the 9160 to
measure the link attenuation.
1. At the local site, connect the fiber link cable to Tx on the 9160.
2. At the remote site, set the optical power meter to the proper wavelength and connect it to the fiber
link cable.
3. Record the optical power level and compare it with the sensitivity level listed on the data sheet
for the link fiber type.
4. Subtract the remote power level from the value for the transmitter output power at the local site.
The result provides the link loss, in dB. This power level must not exceed the limit for Rx
sensitivity listed on the data sheet for the remote unit.
Note: If you cannot determine the Rx sensitivity, contact Canoga Perkins Technical Support
Department for assistance.
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