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Quad Laser Source
Emits 850-/1300-/1310-/1550-nm
of accurate and stable power.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
Customer
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax
Support
724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,
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PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax Support 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, Information PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
- Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
- Page 4 NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua — por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
- Page 5 NOM Statement 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
5.6 Switching Backlighting of the LCD On and Off ....... 17 5.7 Connecting with the Optical Power Meter ........18 Maintenance ...................19 Troubleshooting ..................20 7.1 Problems/Solutions ................20 7.2 Contacting Black Box ..............20 7.3 Shipping and Packaging ..............21 Page 6 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 7: Specifications
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications CW Output Power — -5 dBm ±1 dB Laser — Class I Modulated Wavelength — 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz Output Wavelength — 850, 1300, 1310, 1550 nm Spectral Width — 3 nm typical value Stability (15 min. -
Page 8: Overview
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The Quad Laser Source (FOQLS) offers accurate and stable power and emits at 850-/1300-/1310-/1550-nm. 2.2 Features • Easy-to-use, straightforward operation. • Rechargeable batteries included. 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. -
Page 9: Safety Information
Chapter 3: Safety Information 3. Safety Information WARNINGS! • Never look directly into optical outputs or a fiber while the equipment is on. An invisible laser beam may damage your eyes. • Do not short-circuit the terminal of the AC adapter/charger and the batteries. Excessive electrical current may cause personal injury from fumes, electric shock, or equipment damage. -
Page 10: Preparing For Operation
Chapter 4: Preparing for Operation 4. Preparing for Operation 4.1 Unpacking the Instrument 1. Keep the original packing material in case you need to return the unit. 2. Unpack the Instrument and make sure you have all the items listed in Section 2.3. -
Page 11: Operation
Chapter 5: Operation 5. Operation 5.1 Display and Controls 5.1.1 Front, Back, and Top of the Quad Laser Source Figure 5-1 shows the back and top of the instrument. Table 5-1 describes its components. Figure 5-1. Front, back, and top. Page 11 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... - Page 12 Chapter 5: Operation Table 5-1. Front, back, and top components. Number Component Description Top left connector 1310 nm, 1550 nm Top right connector 850 nm, 1300 nm LCD display See Section 5.1.2. Keypad See Section 5.1.3. Power input Links to 6 VDC power Blinking red: Unit is charging.
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Page 13: Lcd
Chapter 5: Operation 5.1.2 LCD Figure 5-2 shows the LCD. Table 5-2 describes its components. Figure 5-2. LCD. Table 5-2. LCD components. Number Component Wavelength DC adapter Battery charge Modulation Power Measurement unit (dBm) Auto-wavelength recognition Auto off Page 13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 14: Front (Panel Board)
Chapter 5: Operation 5.1.3 Front (Panel Board) Figure 5-3 shows the display and controls on the instrument. Table 5-3 describes these components. Figure 5-3. Buttons on the instrument. Table 5-3. Buttons functions. Number Function Switches the instrument on/off. Press and hold the key while powering on to activate the instrument without Auto-Off function. -
Page 15: Turning The Instrument On And Off
Chapter 5: Operation 5.2 Turning the Instrument On and Off Press the ON/OFF key briefly (see Figure 5-4). Figure 5-4. ON/OFF key. The instrument powers on (see Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5. Instrument powered on. Press the ON/OFF key briefly again. The instrument powers off. NOTES: Auto-off function: 1. -
Page 16: Frequency Output
Chapter 5: Operation Figure 5-6. Switching the wavelength. 5.4 Frequency Output Figure 5-7. Frequency output icon. The instrument defaults to CW when it is switched on. When it is set to CW, there is no frequency on the display. Press the CW/Hz key to select the output from 270 H, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz. Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 17: Auto-Wavelength Recognition
Chapter 5: Operation Figure 5-8. CW output selections on the LCD. 5.5 Auto-wavelength Recognition Figure 5-9. Twin key. Press the Twin key to turn the auto-wavelength recognition feature on and off. 5.6 Switching Backlighting of the LCD On and Off Figure 5-10. -
Page 18: Connecting With The Optical Power Meter
The Quad Laser Source works with optical power meters to measure the loss of optical fiber accurately. Quad Laser Source (FOQLS) Optical Power Meter (FOPM-210) Figure 5-12. Optical power meter (part number FOPM-210) connected to the Quad Laser Source (FOQLS). Page 18 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 19: Maintenance
Chapter 6: Maintenance 6. Maintenance • Disconnect the DC adapter/charger and cover the protective dust cap once you finish using it. • Clean the connector and the instrument when they get dirty from use. We recommend using optical cleaning pads and anhydrous alcohol. Be careful not to get the detergent inside the instrument. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
7.2 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your Quad Laser Source is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to... -
Page 21: Shipping And Packaging
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. - Page 22 NOTES Page 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
- Page 23 NOTES Page 23 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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