PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Contractor Series Light Sources and Power Meters are rugged test instruments designed with a simple user interface and backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty. Both single-mode and multimode kit options provide tools for measuring network insertion loss, continuity checks, and fiber identification.
CSM1 Power Meter
- Four models provide wide wavelength and power level ranges
- Stores optical references for each calibrated wavelength
- Auto-detects Test Tones for use in fiber identification
- Optical input port accepts a variety of thread-on adapter caps
CSS1-SM Laser Source
-1310 nm and 1550 nm LASER output from single test port
-Output port accepts UCI threaded adapters (FC, SC, ST, LC) for flexibility and access to launch fiber for cleaning and inspection
CSS1-MM LED Source
- 850 nm and 1300 nm LED output from single test port
- 50 μm and 62.5 μm mandrels included
- Test Tones (2000, 1000, 330, 270 Hz) for fiber identification
- Use power meters when technician has fiber end access
CSS1 Sources Transmit:
- CW continuous wave output (DC)
- Test Tones (2000, 1000, 330, 270 Hz) for fiber identification
- Use power meters when technician has fiber end access
- Use OFI (optical fiber identifier) for mid-span testing
Features:
- Palm-sized rugged, dependable tools
- Industry-leading 5-Year Warranty
- Cost-effective, easy to use
- Auto-off to maximize battery life on Power Meter
Applications:
- Link loss measurements
- Certify SM & MM links to industry standards
- Continuity check and fiber identification prior to fusion splicing

Specifications
Optical Specifications: CSM1 Power Meter
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Model
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CSM1-3
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CSM1-4
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Calibrated Wavelengths
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850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm
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850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm
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Detector Type
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InGaAs
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Filtered InGaAs
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Measurement Range
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+6 to -70 dBm
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+26 to -50 dBm
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Tone Detect Range
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+6 to -50 dBm
+6 to -45 dBm for 850 nm
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+6 to -30 dBm
+6 to -25 dBm for 850 nm
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Accuracy
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±0.15 dB (typical), ±0.3 dB
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Resolution
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0.01 dB
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Measurement Units
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dB, dBm, µW
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Optical Specifications: CSS1 Light Source
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Model
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CSS1-SM (Single Port)
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CSS1-MM (Single-Port)
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Wavelength
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1310 ±20 nm / 1550 ±20 nm
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850 ±20 nm / 1300 ±20 nm
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Spectral Width (max)
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5 nm (typ)
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45 nm (typ) / 120 nm (typ)
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Emitter Type, Safety Class
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Laser, Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
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LED, Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
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Output Power
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≥0.0 dBm into 9/125 fiber
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≥-20.0 dBm into 62.5/125 fiber
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Output Stability
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±0.05 dB over 1 hour, ±0.15 dB over 8 hours
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±0.1 dB over 1 hour, ±0.15 dB over 8 hours
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Tone Output
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2000, 1000, 330, 270 Hz
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General Specifications
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Model
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CSM1
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CSS1-SM
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CSS1-MM
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Output Connector
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Supports Most Industry Standard Connectors
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SC, FC, ST, LC
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SC Fixed
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Power
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2 AA batteries
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2 AA batteries
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2 AA batteries
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Battery Life
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>300 hours
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75 hours (typical)
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30 hours (typical)
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Operating Temperature
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-10 °C to 50 °C, 90 % RH (non-condensing)
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Storage Temperature
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-30 °C to 60 °C, 90 % RH (non-condensing)
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Size (H x W x D)
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11.4 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm (4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 in) without boot
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Weight
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0.29 kg (0.65 lb) without boot
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Notes:
a. All specifications at 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
b. Accuracy measured at 25 °C and -10 dBm per N.I.S.T. standards.
c. After typical 30 second warm up.