Common use of Optical Power Meter Test Procedure Clause in Contracts

Optical Power Meter Test Procedure. i. Optical power meter measurements shall be made at the same time as the OTDR tests to determine overall fiber loss and to ensure that fibers have appropriate end-to-end continuity (fibers not crossed). Calibration readings shall be taken at the beginning and end of a testing day: 1. Power on both fiber optic power meter and laser light source; 2. Allow each instrument a minimum 10-minute warm-up period; 3. Clean all connectors, in-line adapters, and the source and meter connections with alcohol, lint-free wipes, and compressed air; 4. Connect a jumper to the light source, and a second jumper to the meter. Connect the jumpers using a bulkhead; 5. Ensure that the wavelength setting on the light source and the power meter is 1310nm; 6. Set the power meter to record absolute (ABS) readings;