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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...
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FCC and NOM Statements 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...
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Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
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NOM Statement and Safety Information 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; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño;...
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Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source 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.
4.5 Switching the LCD Backlighting On and Off ........13 4.6 Connecting to the Optical Power Meter ........... 13 Maintenance ................... 14 Appendix. Troubleshooting ................15 A.1 Calling Black Box ................15 A.2 Shipping and Packaging ..............15 Page 5 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
2.2 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. • Main unit • Carrying case • Small Phillips screwdriver •...
NOTES: To replace the batteries, use a screwdriver to remove the battery plate on the back of the light source. Contact Black Box Technical Support for a replacement battery. The AC indicator is not displayed when power is supplied by battery.
Chapter 3: Operation 3.2 AC Operation If you will use the light source at one location, for example, in a laboratory or test department, you can use the AC adapter to power it instead of batteries. Plug the AC adapter’s output cable into the DC input jack on the light source’s bottom side.
Press to select output frequency Select from CW (continuous wave), 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz. Press to switch backlighting on/off. Press to set the wavelength. FOLS-MM-100: 850 and 1300 nm. FOLS-SM-100: 1310 and 1550 nm. Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
Chapter 4: Using the Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source 4.1.2 Back and Top FC/PC interchangeable connector (SC/PC, ST/PC optional) Battery plate (includes rechargeable lithium-ion battery) 5-VDC power input Figure 4-2. Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source, back view. 4.1.3 LCD Wavelength Auto-off AC adapter...
4.3 Switching the Wavelength Press the key repeatedly until the desired wavelength displays. Select from two possible wavelengths: 850 and 1300 nm (FOLS-MM-100) or 1310 and 1550 nm (FOLS-SM-100). See Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. Selecting wavelength. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
Chapter 4: Using the Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source 4.4 Frequency Output 1. The light source defaults to CW when it switches on. When it is set to CW, no frequency appears on the display. 2. Press the key to select the output from 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz. (See Figure 4-6.) Figure 4-6.
Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source 5. Maintenance Disconnect the AC adapter/charger and replace 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 liquid inside the instrument.
• 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.
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Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source Three-Year Limited Warranty Products are warranted against the defective components and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of delivery to the original customer. Any product found to be defective within the warranty period can be returned to an authorized service center for repair, replacement, and calibration.
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