PM-1001 In-line Optical Power Monitor User`s Manual
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1. Triple Play al manicadons 0101 0100 0101 0000 01000011 PM 1001 In line Optical Power Monitor a eri PM 1001 In line Optical Power Monitor User s Manual Triple Play Communications Document 3013600 702 250 East Drive Suite F Rev 1 0 Melbourne FL 32904 May 2015 Revision History May 2015 Initial Release Table of Contents XMS VO INAS TOV cit lt eo dtatta 2 1 0 SCO DE haste E A E A E E A 6 2 0 Operational OV CV eeure A EOT TA TA 6 2 1 Default Operational Settings and Non Volatile Memory cccsesseeeceecceeeeceeeeeeeeaaseeeeeeeeeeees 7 3 0 Description of All Items Included in PM 1001 Packaging ccccccccccccccccseesssessssssnseeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 4 0 USB GUI Software Installation and Initial Power On o oo eee cccccceeesssssseeeeeceeeesesssseeeeeeeeeeeens 8 4 1 USB GUIA S GO Decret ceive Gute ed Gacwalen E T teak ance ono etanae ene 8 4 2 USB Connection to PM 1001 Module and Initial Power ON c cc ceeeeeseessesssessseseeseeeeees 10 5 0 Ethernet Based Control Status Setup and Initial Power On cccccseesssesseeeeeeeececseeees 11 5 1 Initial Setup for Ethernet CONntrol Status cccccccccsessssssssssceeeeeeeececeeeeeeeeseesesseenssteeaes 12 5 2 IP Address Reset Button on bottom side Of module eee eeccccccceccceeeeeeeseesettttteeees 14 6 0 USB GUEODEIG EO oest a entenc tades E 15 6 1 Getting Started with the USB Gul o oo ccc E EE E 15 6 2 Main Menu Control and2. Y h A Min Max LOS Level 220 dBm Triple Play L LP Communications Figure 4 2 1 Example of PM 1001 USB GUI Main Menu If the GUI application is opened when no PM 1001 module is connected to the USB port the error message shown in Figure 4 2 2 will appear In this case close the GUI connect a PM 1001 to the USB port then re open the GUI application No PM 1001 module connected to USB port GUI program will end after pressing OK Plug PM 1001 module into USB port and restart program Figure 4 2 2 Error Message Displayed When PM 1001 is Not Connected to USB Port 5 0 Ethernet Based Control Status Setup and Initial Power On An external computer with a 10 100BaseT Ethernet port is required to provide control and status for the PM 1001 module when using the standard HTML browser Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer based GUI When using Ethernet communications to control status the PM 1001 module there is no other special software required the browser Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer is sufficient There are two primary ways to configure the hardware connection between the external computer and the PM 1001 module both are shown in Figure 5 0 1 Use the included Ethernet cable and setup the hardware connection in either of the two ways shown in the figure 11 External 10 100BaseT Computer Ethernet Cable with Browser PM 1001 Module direct connection OR External 10 10
3. at the input This is useful for detecting power variations during unattended operation The PM 1001 module can be USB powered and connected directly to a Windows based computer running the custom graphical user interface GUI software Additionally the module has an Ethernet GUI so the PM 1001 can be controlled via a 10 100BaseT link using either Static or Dynamic IP addressing The Ethernet GUI uses a standard HTML browser e g Firefox Chrome Internet Explorer to provide the user interface and the various control and status HTML pages are integrated into the microcontroller s firmware It is possible to perform remote time stamped power monitor data logging using a PM 1001 application written for Windows and for Linux This application uses the IP address of the module to gather the power monitoring data every second and write that data along with the host computer s system time to a csv file This allows the user to remotely collect and track optical power information over long periods of time Paragraph 7 5 describes how to initiate and use the Linux and Windows power monitoring data logging applications 5V DC from vvall adapter Povver toV Filtering and 3 3V Conversion qu TV DC from USB port USB gt USB Comm FC Bridge Output Conn Microcontroller 2 FC Bidirectional Input Conn Optical Tap Temperature A D Converter Ethernet Ethernet Controller Comm Figure 2 0 1 PM 1001 Functional Block Diagram a
4. power on procedure so if only the Ethernet interface is planned to be used please skip to paragraph 5 0 4 1 USB GUI Installation Before initially povvering on the PM 1001 module the USB GUI should be installed onto a Windows 7 XP or 8 computer The included CD ROM contains all of the required installation files Proceed 8 to install the USB GUI by following the instructions in Table 4 1 1 Several screen captures of the installation process are shown in the figures below The installation procedure will install the PM 1001 GUI application program as well as the National Instruments Run Time Engine and all USB drivers needed to communicate with the PM 1001 module Therefore no additional driver or software installation is necessary Table 4 1 1 Step by Step Instructions to Install the USB GUI Description Insert the disk into the Windows computer s DVD drive navigate into the USB GUI folder and verify the file structure of the CD ROM looks as shown in Figure 4 1 1 Double click on the Install PM1001 GUI file and the Windows User Account Control message shown in Figure 4 1 2 will appear Click Yes to continue to install the software While the installation is in progress for approximately 4 minutes the small window shown in Figure 4 1 3 will appear to indicate the installation process is in progress Once installation is complete the window in Figure 4 1 4 will be shown to remind the user to restart the computer at the earlie
5. 0BaseT Computer Ethernet Cable Ethernet PM 1001 with Browser Router Module Figure 5 0 1 Two Methods of Using an Ethernet Interface to the PM 1001 Module 10 100BaseT Ethernet Cable Although not required it is recommended the PM 1001 module not be connected to any optical sources the first time it is powered on so proper operation of the LED indicator can be checked Keeping the dust caps on the two optical connectors plug the included AC DC power adapter into a 120 VAC wall outlet and into the PM 1001 module s DC port After a few seconds the LED on the top side of the module should illuminate to a red color indicating that DC power is being supplied to the module and that the optical power input is below the Loss of Signal LOS level If the LED does not illuminate it is an indication that DC power is not being supplied to the module through the AC DC power adapter 5 1 Initial Setup for Ethernet Control Status The PM 1001 module is shipped in Static IP address mode to allow communication via a direct connection to a standalone computer as shown in the upper block diagram of Figure 5 0 1 In order to initially communicate with the PM 1001 setup the Ethernet port of the standalone computer as given in Table 5 1 1 Table 5 1 1 Ethernet Port Setup for Standalone Computer Operation with PM 1001 Description Set up the properties of your computer s LAN Ethernet connection by navigating as follows Select Start Cont
6. 17 Figure 6 2 2 4 Min Max Mode Using dBm and Watts 00 0 ccccccccceeeeeeesseesssssseeeeeeeeeeecceeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Figure 6 2 2 5 Both Relative Power Mode and Min Max Can Be Simultaneously Enabled 18 Figure 7 1 1 1 Type Appropriate IP Address of Module to Access Home Page ooooooe 19 Figure 7 1 1 2 Optical Control and Status Page cccsssessssssssssssssssssssessssesssessseesesesseeesseeeeeeeeeens 20 Figure 7 1 1 3 User Selects Watts to be Used for Displaying Optical POvVerT oea 20 Figure 7 1 1 4 User Enters 4 0 dBm for LOS Level and the LOS Alarm is Activated 21 Figure 7 1 1 5 Relative Power Mode is Selected and the Reference Power Level Displayed 21 Figure 7 1 1 6 Min Max Mode Using dBm and Watts 0 0 ccccccccceeeeeeseeesssssnseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Figure 7 1 1 7 Both Relative Power Mode and Min Max Can Be Simultaneously Enabled 22 Figure 7 1 1 8 Continuous Update Box Should Remain Checked Under Most Conditions 23 Figure 7 2 1 System Status Information meedscmstemtmmdentdenmtndmeasen 23 Figure 7 3 1 Ethernet Setup Controls with Factory Default IP Address 000 cece cccccceeeeeessteeeeeees 24 Figure 7 4 1 Firmware Revision Update Page Browse to a File and Click Update to Begin Downloading New Firmwall e sssessssseessssssesesseesssessese
7. 5 2 1 The optical power level is written to the file once per second along with the system time from the local computer Additionally the most recent power level is displayed in real time on the Windows computer The maximum file size for data capture is limited only by the hard disk space available on the local computer Table 7 5 2 1 Step by Step Instructions to Install and Run the Windows Application Description Data Logging folder and into the desired directory Double click on the PM 1001_Power_Logging file a 2 3 4 5 Click the Save as button and navigate to the desired directory then type a filename with a csv extension so the results can be easily imported into a spreadsheet application to store the optical power information Click the Start button Once data capture has begun the Windows computer s display will look similar to that shown in Figure 7 5 2 1 4 Type the IP address of the PM 1001 module into the appropriate row IP address 67 78 163 236 C Users TPC Desktop output csv Power level 0 06 dBm Figure 7 5 2 1 Windows Computer s Display Once Data Logging Has Begun 26 8 0 Optical and Electrical Specifications Table 8 0 1 Optical Povver Meter Specifications Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Dynamic Measurement Range 50dBm 10dBm Resolution OAB 01dB J o o Absolute Accuracy at calibrated wavelengths dB a Insertion Loss excluding connector lo
8. GUI Installation Folder Contents on CD ROM ssssssssssssessseereesssssssssssns 9 Figure 4 1 2 Windows User Account Control Notification ssessseessssssessseessssssssrrressssssssrerressssssssen 10 Figure 4 1 3 USB GUI Installation Progress WINKOW sssssssssssssssssssseereessssssssssssssseroerereeeesssssssssses 10 Figure 4 1 4 USB GUI Installation Complete WiNdoOW nsssssssssssssnnseeneneensssssssssssssssseereeeeeessssssssssss 10 Figure 4 2 1 Example of PM 1001 USB GUI Main Me nu cccccccsscccceesesssecececesessseeeceesessseeeeeeeeesaes 11 Figure 4 2 2 Error Message Displayed When PM 1001 is Not Connected to USB Port 11 Figure 5 0 1 Two Methods of Using an Ethernet Interface to the PM 1001 Module 12 Figure 5 2 1 PM 1001 IP Address Reset Button Location sosnnnnensossssooeeeeessssssssereesssrsssserreesssssssenn 14 Figure 6 1 1 How to Move and Close the Main Menu Window Open Device Info Window 15 Figure 6 2 1 1 Primary Status Area of the Main Menu Shown in both dBm and Watts 16 Figure 6 2 2 1 Rey Control Functions and Windows on the Main Menu cc ccccccccesseesssseeeeeees 16 Figure 6 2 2 2 LOS Indicator is Red When Optical Power Level is Less than LOS Level 17 Figure 6 2 2 3 Relative Power Mode is Selected and the Reference Power Level Displayed
9. Mode Relative Min Max Min Max and Reference Reset Optical Power Display Loss of Signal LOS Level Figure 7 1 1 7 Both Relative Power Mode and Min Max Can Be Simultaneously Enabled The default configuration of the status display is to continuously update all status so the Continuous Update box is checked by default see Figure 7 1 1 8 The user can select to uncheck that box which will halt the updates such that the browser page must be refreshed in order to get an update Under most conditions the Continuous Update box should remain checked 22 Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status Channel Power Continuous Update box should remain Gintinuous Update checked in most cases 1 20 05 dEm Control Function Figure 7 1 1 8 Continuous Update Box Should Remain Checked Under Most Conditions 7 2 System Status Clicking on the System Status area of the menu bar provides specific module information such as the internal temperature part number model number and serial number see Figure 7 2 1 A temperature sensor is mounted on the PCB and its value in degrees Celsius is continuously updated on the display Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 System Status Parameter Module Temperature PC Model Number Part Mumber Serial Number Ml Continuous Update Figure 7 2 1 System Status Information 7 3 Ethern
10. Status FUNCTIONS 0 0 0 0 ccccccccceceeeeeessessssssssseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeens 15 62 1 Primary Status DISDIAY sise a n a TATAE 15 622 Primary ContolFURCHONS mente tot E E 16 7 0 Ethernet Browser GULFOperatiON srren eai e A E A AAAA 19 7 1 ODE Gali CONTROLS CEU ee A 19 Aet Display orStatus Parameters cament teca a ama 19 7 2 Stem SEO GUIS cementeri comenci actuem Rata teetictee tal 23 7 3 EREN C E O ea a A E A AATA TE OTEA 23 7 4 REVISION UDC a Eirean e r E EEE E EE 24 7 5 Remote Dita Loson S plica ons eemotocimenmsnttGmmemtolieteneiosemetisootmedmi 25 7 5 1 Linux OS Application for Remote Data Logging cc cesesesssseseeeeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeaaeaeeeeeeeseeees 25 7 5 2 Windows OS Application for Remote Data Logging cece cceccccecececceeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeees 26 8 0 Optical and Electrical SO CIFICATIONS 00 0 ccc cc ccceceeeceeeseeseeeeeeseeeeseeseeseeeseeeeeeeeeseueeeeaaeaaas 2i OQ Mechanical DIMENSIONS esaerea TAT T sica 27 10 0 Part NUMDErs TOLORCET lema a O a ciel EE TEOT OOE 28 List of Figures Figure 2 0 1 PM 1001 Functional Block Diagram and Internal CONNECTIVITY ccc ccceeeeeeeeeees 7 Figures 0 TA PM1001 Packaging BOX enreda a 8 Figure 3 0 2 ESD Container with PM 1001 INSIdG cccccsssscecceecccccceeeeeseseesssssssaeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Figure 3 0 3 AC DC Plug Adapter Ethernet Cable USB Cable and CD ROM with USB GUI and Users Manta r a a SS 8 Figure 4 1 1 PM 1001 USB
11. ates must be initiated by first choosing the file provided by TPC from the computer then clicking Update to start the file transfer The download and update process will take approximately 1 minute after which the user can verify the new firmware is 24 running by reading the Firmware Revision which should now be updated to match the newly downloaded version System Status Ethernet Setup Rewision Update FM 1001 Firmware Revision and Update Figure 7 4 1 Firmware Revision Update Page Browse to a File and Click Update to Begin Downloading New Firmware When updating the Firmware Revision once the download has completed the user must click a confirmation window to perform a software reset of the module After the confirmation has been clicked the user must close the browser window by clicking the X in the upper right hand corner of the browser wait 30 seconds for the chassis to reboot then open a new browser window to restart Communications If an error occurs during the download process the user will be notified with a Failed indication The user must then execute the same Firmware download procedure again to correct the failure 7 5 Remote Data Logging Applications 7 5 1 Linux OS Application for Remote Data Logging To load and run the remote data logging application for Linux follow the steps listed in Table 7 5 1 1 The optical power level is written to the file once per second along with the system time from the l
12. ay and a Watts display In either case the Min Max captured values are reset whenever the user clicks the Reset button under the Min Max and Ref label Input Power Input Power 8 8 8d B m Wavelength 1 29 z 5 uw Wavelength 1550mm Min 27 8 C Max Min 27 8 C Max 8 89dBm 5 45dBm 129 2uVV 285 1uVV l a Min Max Mode Min Max amalia I Mode Min Max anil tak I mmo i mas LOS Level LOS Level DA PM 1001 Info Los OO 20 dBm ma LOS 9 F220 dBm Tri Tri L LP Cinco L LP Ceriruciciion ons Figure 6 2 2 4 Min Max Mode Using dBm and Watts If desired both the Relative power mode and Min Max can be enabled simultaneously as shown in Figure 6 2 2 5 All of the power information is conveniently displayed in the main window PM 1001 Main Menu E Input Power En 0 04dB a B Wavelength Reference 1610nm 5 56dBm g Min 21 2 4 Max 5 66dBm 5 45dBm Min Max Min Max and Ref vors LOS Level 220 dBm Tripl o CP Gormunications Figure 6 2 2 5 Both Relative Power Mode and Min Max Can Be Simultaneously Enabled 18 7 0 Ethernet Browser GUI Operation As mentioned previously the PM 1001 module includes embedded web pages as part of its internal microcontroller s firmware Standard HTML browsers such as Chrome Firefox and Internet Explorer can be used to provide control and status of the module After completing the Ethernet port setup for operation with a standalone lo
13. cal computer or with an Ethernet Router Tables 5 1 1 5 1 2 or 5 1 3 the PM 1001 module can be controlled and monitored using the steps described in paragraphs 7 1 through 7 4 7 1 Optical Control Status 7 1 1 Display of Status Parameters Use a standard browser such as Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer to communicate with the PM 1001 module by typing the appropriate IP address e g 192 168 1 234 in the URL window of the browser as shown in Figure 7 1 1 1 Type appropriate IP address in URL window SmE x 7 D PM 1001 Module Co x 1 C fi D 192 168 1 234 i Apps NI Web based Other bookmarks Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update _ ay PM 1001 In Line Optical Power Meter Figure 7 1 1 1 Type Appropriate IP Address of Module to Access Home Page Click on the Optical Control Status area of the menu bar to access the page which shows all the real time status parameters and allows for control of optical functions An example of the Optical Control and Status window is given in Figure 7 1 1 2 19 Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status Channel Power LOS Continuous Update Control Function Wavelength 1550 Mode Absolute Min Max Min Max and Reference Reset Optical Power Display Loss of Signal LOS Level Figure 7 1 1 2 Optical Control and Status Page The PM 1001 performs in line po
14. color whenever the incoming optical signal is at a greater power level than the LOS level The indicator will be red whenever the incoming optical signal level is less than the LOS level as shown in Figure 6 2 2 5 In this case the user has entered 20 1 dBm as the desired LOS level a go 20 1 3dBm bura ame 30 2 C Max 19 97dBm Min Max Min Max and Ref ToO Rese LOS Level 201 dBm PM 1001 Info Triple Play L LP Communications Figure 6 2 2 2 LOS Indicator is Red When Optical Power Level is Less than LOS Level The PM 1001 can be placed into Relative power mode as shown in Figure 6 2 2 3 In this mode the Reference power level is displayed in the center of the main window and the deviation from that Reference level is prominently displayed directly under Input Power The Units cannot be changed and will always be dBm when operating in Relative power mode A new Reference level can be captured by clicking the Reset button under the Min Max and Ref label Input Power 0 05dB a Reference 20 80dBm LOS Level 22 0 dBm Triple Play L LP Communications nications Figure 6 2 2 3 Relative Povver Mode is Selected and the Reference Povver Level Displayed 17 When the Min Max mode is selected by the user the minimum and maximum optical power levels are captured and displayed as shown in Figure 6 2 2 4 In this Figure two different windows are shown representing both a dBm displ
15. e shifted based on customer requests so please contact TPC if different power monitoring ranges are desired The minimum power level displayed for power monitor is equal to the lowest value of the range which is 50 dBm A temperature sensor is mounted on the PCB and its value in degrees Celsius is continuously updated on the display 6 2 2 Primary Control Functions The key control functions of the PM 1001 module are highlighted on the Main Menu shown in Figure 6 2 2 1 cn el PM 1001 Main Menu Input Power 20 92dBm Select Absolute or Relative mode for power display s3 Jdi LOS status indication Min 29 2 C LOS Level Select Power to be displayed in dBm or mW indis Primary display 6 Che showing power levels and temperature length Wave sa Select desired 1550nm wavelength Max Wee can Reset the Min Max Min Max and Min Max and Ref Reference Resetl Turn on off the Min Max display dBm ten Triple Play L P Corimunications REN OOO Display the module Enter desired device information LOS power level Figure 6 2 2 1 Key Control Functions and Windows on the Main Menu 16 The Loss of Signal LOS level can also be edited by the user and has a range from 50 dBm to 10 dBm for the standard configuration To edit this value click inside the box make the necessary edits then press Enter to send the changes to the module The LOS indicator on the GUI will be a green
16. et Setup The Ethernet Setup menu allows the user to issue a software reboot command to the internal microcontroller and to adjust all Ethernet settings as shown in Figure 7 3 1 The software reboot reset command should not be necessary unless as a last resort the user believes the module cannot recover to normal operation It should be noted that Figure 7 3 1 shows the factory default setup configuration for the Ethernet port Also if the recessed button on the bottom side of the module is pressed the Ethernet mode and IP address will be reset to this default configuration 23 Optical ControliStatus System Status Ethernet Setup Revision U pdate l Software Reset Reboot Ethernet Mode Static IP Address 192 168 1 234 IP Subnet 255 255 255 0 IF Gateway 192 168 1 1 Apply Ethernet Settings Apply Settings Figure 7 3 1 Ethernet Setup Controls with Factory Default IP Address The Ethernet Mode can be set to Static or Dynamic DHCP depending on how the user wants to configure the module for Ethernet communication If the user is connecting directly to a local standalone computer a Static IP address should be used Similarly if the user wants to assign a specific IP address subnet mask and gateway for connection to an Ethernet Router the Static configuration must be used The Dynamic DHCP IP addressing mode is used when it is sufficient to allow the Router to assign the IP address It is important to note that after each o
17. evel and will be red whenever the incoming optical signal level is less than or equal to the LOS level as given in Figure 7 1 1 4 20 Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status Channel Povver LOS 1 6 27 dBm Continuous Update LOS alarm is active Control Function EE TT User enters 4 0dBm Mode Absolute as LOS level Min Max Min Max and Reference Reset Optical Power Display Loss of Signal LOS Level Figure 7 1 1 4 User Enters 4 0 dBm for LOS Level and the LOS Alarm is Activated The PM 1001 can be placed into Relative power mode as shown in Figure 7 1 1 5 In this mode the Reference power level is displayed in the far right column and the deviation from that Reference level is displayed directly under Power The Units cannot be changed and will always be dBm when operating in Relative power mode A new Reference level can be captured by clicking the Reset button in the Min Max and Reference Reset row Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status Channel Power LOS Continuous Update Control Function Wavelength 1550 Mode Min Max Min Max and Reference Reset Optical Power Display Loss of Signal LOS Level Figure 7 1 1 5 Relative Power Mode is Selected and the Reference Power Level Displayed When the Min Max mode is selected by the user the mi
18. f the items Ethernet Mode IP Address IP Subnet IP Gateway have been modified the user must click Apply Settings for the changes to take effect Table 7 3 1 provides summary details for each of the entries Table 7 3 1 Ethernet Configuration Description of Parameters Valid Range Ethernet Selects whether the Ethernet port is configured as a Static Dynamic DHCP Mode Static IP address or a Dynamic IP address This command must be selected after the desired IP Address IP Subnet and IP Gateway have been entered Once the user clicks Apply Changes the Ethernet configuration is immediately changed using the newly entered IP Address IP Subnet and IP Gateway IP Address If the Ethernet port is configured as a Static address XXX XXX XXX XXX this field is used to enter the full IP Address If Dynamic is selected this field is not used IP Subnet If the Ethernet port is configured as a Static address XXX XXX XXX XXX this field is used to enter the full IP Subnet If Dynamic is selected this field is not used IP Gateway If the Ethernet port is configured as a Static address XXX XXX XXX XXX this field is used to enter the full IP Gateway If Dynamic is selected this field is not used 7 4 Revision Update The Revision Update menu shown in Figure 7 4 1 allows the user to view the internal microcontroller s firmware revision and also provides the capability to download new firmware when desired Any new firmware upd
19. le and Initial Power On Although not required it is recommended the PM 1001 module not be connected to any optical sources the first time it is povvered on so proper operation of the LED indicator can be checked Keeping the dust caps on the two optical connectors and once the GUI application has been installed on a Windows computer plug the USB cable into the computer and into the PM 1001 module s USB port After a few seconds the computer should indicate it recognizes the module with the typical Windows USB connection sound The LED on the top side of the module should illuminate to a red color indicating that DC power is being supplied to the module and that the optical power input is below the Loss of Signal LOS level If the LED does not illuminate it is an indication that DC power is not being supplied to the module through the USB port Open the GUI application by clicking on the Windows Start icon All Programs TPC folder and finally the PM_1001 application The GUI will open and the main menu window will display and look similar to that shown in Figure 4 2 1 At this point the module is ready to be controlled and an optical signal can be applied to the optical FC connector labeled IN The output signal is available at the optical FC connector labeled OUT Please go to paragraph 6 0 in order to obtain more details regarding specific operation of the USB GUI application 10 Input Power 20 80dBm Wavelength 1550nm
20. n Ethernet Setup at the top menu bar Select Static for the Ethernet Mode drop down menu Type in the new desired IP Address IP Subnet and IP Gateway settings which are to be used with your Ethernet Router 4 Once all the desired settings are correct click Apply Settings Please note that once Apply Settings is clicked you will no longer be able to communicate with the module until it is connected to the Ethernet Router on which the new settings are appropriate If there are ever problems accessing the module the PM 1001 can always be placed back into its factory default state for the Ethernet Settings using the IP Address Reset button on the bottom side of the module See paragraph 5 2 for more details inernet Explorer Bros a Internet Explorer browser window wait for the PM 1001 main screen to appear ctheing implemented withthe HTML browser rra Nra of being implemented with the HTML browser 13 Table 5 1 3 PM 1001 Ethernet Port Setup for Operation with Ethernet Router Using Dynamic IP Jescription Select DHCP for the Ethernet Mode drop down menu It is not necessary to change the IP Address IP Subnet and IP Gateway settings 3 Once DHCP is selected you will no longer be able to communicate with the module until it is connected to the Ethernet Router setup for Dynamic IP addressing If there are ever problems accessing the module the PM 1001 can always be placed back into its factory default state for the E
21. nd Internal Connectivity 2 1 Default Operational Settings and Non Volatile Memory The PM 1001 module always saves the wavelength Min Max selection Rx LOS threshold and IP address in non volatile memory NVM regardless of whether the USB GUI or the Ethernet interface is used for control and status The Absolute Relative mode and the Units display are not saved in NVM and always power on in Absolute mode with a dBm display The PM 1001 module is shipped from the factory with the default settings given in Table 2 1 1 This module is setup to be ready for operation as soon as it is powered on so the module can be placed directly into service without changing any parameters if desired Table 2 1 1 Default Operational Settings as Shipped from the Factory Control Function Default Setting Description 3 0 Description of All Items Included in PM 1001 Packaging The photos below show all the items which are included with the PM 1001 There is an Ethernet cable a USB cable and an AC DC power adapter along with a CD ROM containing the USB GUI installation files and user s manual z Triple Play L PC ommunica tions zy PM 10XX In line Optical Povver Monitor Figure 3 0 1 PM 1001 Packaging Box Figure 3 0 3 AC DC Plug Adapter Ethernet Cable USB Cable and CD ROM vvith USB GUI and User s Manual 4 0 USB GUI Software Installation and Initial Power On This paragraph describes the USB GUI installation and
22. nimum and maximum optical power levels are captured and displayed as shown in Figure 6 2 2 4 In this Figure two different windows are shown representing both a dBm display and a Watts display In either case the Min Max captured values are reset whenever the user clicks the Reset button under the Min Max and Ref label 21 Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status PM 1001 Optical Control and Status Channel Power LOS i Channel Power LOS Max Min Reference 1 6 42 dBm OK 1 0 2393995 mW a 0 2454272 0 2116244 Es 4 Continuous Update 4 Continuous Update Control Function i Control Function Setting Wavelength 1550 v Wavelength 1550 v Mode Absolute v Mode Absolute v Min Max On Min Max On v Min Max and Reference Reset Min Max and Reference Reset Reset Optical Power Display dBm Optical Power Display Loss of Signal LOS Level 25 0 Loss of Signal LOS Level 25 0 Figure 7 1 1 6 Min Max Mode Using dBm and Watts If desired both the Relative power mode and Min Max can be enabled simultaneously as shown in Figure 6 2 2 5 All of the power information is conveniently displayed in the main window Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status Channel Power LOS Continuous Update Control Function Wavelength 1550
23. nvironmental Specifications cccccceeeessseeeseeseeseeeeens DI 1 0 Scope This PM 1001 User s Manual gives an overview of the hardware and software design and describes module installation configuration alarms and operator control and status capability 2 0 Operational Overview The PM 1001 module provides in line bidirectional optical power monitoring in a compact portable cost effective solution for use in a variety of applications A detailed block diagram showing the internal hardware connectivity of this chassis is shown in Figure 2 0 The single mode fiber configuration of this power monitor is calibrated at 1310 nm 1550 nm and 1608 nm wavelengths allowing the user to easily select any one of those bands The input optical power level is measured using a 2 bidirectional tap to minimize insertion loss An onboard temperature sensor allows the power monitoring circuitry to be calibrated during production test to provide measurement resolution of 0 01 dB and linearity relative accuracy of 0 1 dB over an operating temperature range of 0 C to 40 C The user can switch from Absolute to Relative power display mode in order to compensate for a specific amount of loss in a given test setup When Relative mode is selected the reference power level is displayed in dBm under the Relative offset power on the GUI Both in Absolute and Relative modes the user can also select to display the minimum and maximum power detected
24. ocal computer Additionally the most recent power level is displayed in real time on the Linux computer The maximum file size for data capture is limited only by the hard disk space available on the local computer Table 7 5 1 1 Step by Step Instructions to Install and Run the Linux Application Description nn al Logging folder EET oo oe opaIng t Me tarat computer and into the desired directory 3 While in the same directory type the following commands to setup for use sudo chmod 744 PM 1001_Power_Logging 1 2 sudo apt get install libwww perl To begin power logging type the following command which requires the IP address of the PM 1001 module and a filename for the captured data with a csv extension so the results can be easily imported into a spreadsheet application PM 1001_Power_Logging lt IP address gt lt filename gt csv Once data capture has begun the Linux computer s display will look similar to that shown in Figure 7 5 1 1 25 keith ketth vb PM 1001 Pomer Logging 67 78 163 236 power csv TPC PM 1061 Remote Monitoring Active Monitoring http 67 78 163 236 mod_status cgi Data captured to power csv E Use Ctrl C to end data capture Power level 0 95 dB Figure 7 5 1 1 Linux Computer s Display Once Data Logging Has Begun 7 5 2 Windows OS Application for Remote Data Logging To load and run the remote data logging application for Windows follow the steps listed in Table 7
25. of this command the optical communications link is not interrupted IP Address Reset Button Figure 5 2 1 PM 1001 IP Address Reset Button Location 14 6 0 USB GUI Operation 6 1 Getting Started with the USB GUI Once the USB GUI application has been started using the steps described previously in paragraph 4 2 the PM 1001 Main Menu will appear This window remains visible until the application is closed by clicking the X inside the red box in the upper right area of the Main Menu or by removing the USB cable from the PM 1001 module This GUI application can only be active and running when a PM 1001 is physically connected to the computer using a USB cable Otherwise the application will automatically close if no module connection is detected The Main Menu window can be moved and repositioned on the screen by clicking the bar at the top of the window and dragging it to a different location The size of this window cannot be changed By clicking on Device Info a new window is opened to show specific module information such as the model number part number serial number firmware and GUI revisions This window cannot be repositioned and is closed by clicking the red box in the upper right corner Figure 6 1 1 shows an example Main Menu window with several key areas highlighted Click and drag to reposition Click to close window _ E PM 1001 Device Information PM 1001 Main Menu Input Power 2 0 8 0 dBm M Model N
26. rol Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center then click on Change adapter settings on the left side Right click on your Local Area Connection and select Properties Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and select Properties Click on Use the following IP address type IP address 192 168 1 235 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway leave blank Click on Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS Server leave blank Alternate DNS server leave blank Click OK to exit all the windows Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer directly to the module Open a Chrome Firefox or Internet Explorer browser window In the browser s URL window type 192 168 1 234 and wait for the PM 1001 main screen to appear 5 Click on the menu for Optical Control Status If desired the PM 1001 can be fully controlled using only a standalone computer and its HTML browser If that is the desired method of control please proceed to paragraph 7 0 which describes the various screens control and status capable of being implemented with the HTML browser 12 In order to connect the PM 1001 module to an Ethernet router for remote control and status setup the module as described in Table 5 1 2 if a Static IP address is desired or as described in Table 5 1 3 if a Dynamic IP address is desired Table 5 1 2 PM 1001 Ethernet Port Setup for Operation with Ethernet Router Using Static IP Description 1 1 Click o
27. sses 06dB_ OBB FiberType o oS S OO MoM i Optical Connectors standard others available FCorMTP Note 1 This 60 dB dynamic range can be shifted lower or higher based on the customer s desired range Table 8 0 2 Electrical Mechanical and Environmental Specifications Parameter S Minimum Typical Maximum Power Interface SAS Alternate Operating Voltage DC Adapter Input HSV Jo Operating Current USB max while tuning 230mMA 300mA Standard Communications Interface P USB2D Optional Communications Interface P 0 100BaseT User Interface CUSOMEU User Platform pT Windows Operating Temperature Range O Dimensions FAS o 9 0 Mechanical Dimensions Figure 9 0 1 PM 1001 Module Mechanical Dimensions 21 10 0 Part Numbers for Ordering PM 10XX In line Optical Povver Meter PM 10C L Single Input and Output 1 Twelve Inputs and Outputs 12 Single Mode Fiber S Multimode Fiber M 850 1310 1550 1608 A or 1310 1550 1608 S Dual MTP Connectors M FC PC F FC APC A Ordering Information 800 Village Walk 316 Guilford CT 06437 optix Ph 203 401 8093 Email orders to sales xsoptix com Fax orders to 800 878 7282 28
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29. st convenience The user can click OK to continue the computer will not restart until the user specifically commands a Windows restart 5 Whenever convenient restart the computer Proceed to paragraph 4 2 of this document to continue the setup procedure Name Ll bin L Driver license supportfiles a Install PM1001 GUI El nidist ME setup Gi setup at Figure 4 1 1 PM 1001 USB GUI Installation Folder Contents on CD ROM Figure 4 1 2 Windows User Account Control Notification Installation Status PM 1001 USE GUI installation complete please restart your computer when convenient Figure 4 1 4 USB GUI Installation Complete Window 4 2 USB Connection to PM 1001 Modu
30. thernet Settings using the IP Address Reset button on the bottom side of the module See paragraph 5 2 for more details Connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet Router directly to the PM 1001 module Power off the module for 10 seconds then re apply DC power to the module determine the Dynamic IP address which has been assigned to the PM 1001 module The second is to connect to the USB port of the module and open the USB GUI Click on the Device Info box and the Device Information window will display the current IP address Internet Explorer browser window and wait for the PM 1001 main screen to appear sibengimplonented with the Abr Aa Sats capable of being implemented with the HTML browser There are two ways in which to determine the dynamic IP address once it has been assigned to the module The first is to use the Admin function of the Ethernet Router and 5 2 IP Address Reset Button on bottom side of module The IP address reset button is located on the bottom side of the module see Figure 5 2 1 and is recessed so it is not possible to inadvertently reset the IP address The tip of an ordinary ball point pen can be used to press this reset button Pressing and holding the IP Address Reset button for at least 1 second reconfigures the 10 100BaseT Ethernet port to its default state which is Static IP address mode IP address 192 168 1 234 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 254 During the execution
31. umber PM 1001 SF dBm Wavelength Part Number _ 3013600 111 1550nm Serial Number 0001 Firmware Revision 1 000 Ethernet Mode Static Min Max IP Address 192 168 1 234 Min Max and Ref IP Subnet 255 255 255 0 to Reset IP Gateway 192 168 1 1 LOS Level GUI Revision 1 000 dBm Triple Play Triple Play L Communications P Communications 10101 0100 0101 0000 0100 0011 L Click to open Device Information Menu Figure 6 1 1 How to Move and Close the Main Menu Window Open Device Info Window 6 2 Main Menu Control and Status Functions 6 2 1 Primary Status Display All of the critical status information from the PM 1001 module is shown in the central area of the Main Menu as highlighted in Figure 6 2 1 1 15 Input Povver j 20 80dB M wavetength som I a Min Max Min Max and Ref Reser LOS Level A EE dem Triple Play L P Communications mee COO PM 1001 Main Menu Input Power Watts gt 8 2UW Wavelength Min Max and Ref LOS Level 220 dem O mes Triple Play L po Corimunications wes CURT RC Figure 6 2 1 1 Primary Status Area of the Main Menu Shown in both dBm and Watts The optical power is monitored using a 2 tap bidirectional to minimize insertion loss The optical power is displayed in its designated location and can be shown in either dBm or Watts based on the user s selection of Units The standard dynamic range is 50 dBm to 10 dBm but can b
32. wer monitoring of one channel of optical input power using a bidirectional 2 tap to minimize insertion loss The optical power is displayed in either dBm or Watts based on the user s selection of Units Figure 7 1 1 3 shows Watts being selected by the user and the appropriate power level being displayed Optical Control Status System Status Ethernet Setup Revision Update PM 1001 Optical Control and Status 1 0 2394612 mW Zi Continuous Update Power displayed in Watts Control Function Wavelength 1550 Mode Absolute Min Max User selects Watts Min Max and Reference Reset Optical Power Display Loss of Signal LOS Level Figure 7 1 1 3 User Selects Watts to be Used for Displaying Optical Power The standard optical power monitor range is 50 dBm to 10 dBm but can be shifted based on customer requests so please contact TPC if a different power monitoring range is desired The minimum power level displayed for the power monitor is equal to the lowest value of the range which is 50 dBm for the standard configuration The Loss of Signal LOS level can also be edited by the user and has a range from 50 dBm to 10 dBm for the standard configuration To edit this value click inside the box as shown in Figure 7 1 1 4 make the necessary edits then press Enter to send the changes to the module The LOS indicator on the GUI will be a green color whenever the incoming optical signal is at a greater power level than the LOS l
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