Power Meters and Sources

Testing Parameters

The Test Setup

Launch Fiber

Receive Fiber

Zeroing your Source and Meter

Measuring in dBm, dBu or W

Using different Wavelengths

Multimode Instruments

Single Mode Instruments

Cleaning while Testing

Recording your Results

Test Repeatability

An overview of dB's, what is it?

Where can I hire them?

Where can I buy them?

Zero Reference = -14.1 dBm

Reading One = -30.5 dBm
Loss = -16.4 dBm

Reading Two = -14.9 dBm
A to B Direction
Loss = -0.8 dBm

Reading Three = -14.7 dBm
B to A Direction
Loss = -0.6 dBm

Always Test Both Directions

Note the Universal Adaptor used on the Power Meter
Very Handy Adaptor