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Please direct all inquiries to your local Viavi sales company. The addresses can be found at: www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/contact-sales-expert A description of additional instrument features can be found at: www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/network-test-and-certification Copyrights This product or parts of this product are based on recommendations and/or standards from the standardization section of the International Telecommunication Union –...
USB interface ensure ease of use in the laboratory or production environment. Differences between the devices The OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38 family covers all the modes, wavelengths and fiber types needed. The table below lists the differences between the devices: OLS-34...
(e.g. FC, ST). Operating manual update If the operating instructions about features provided by your device are missing, please visit the Viavi web site to check if additional information is available. To download the latest operating instructions: Visit the Viavi website at www.viavisolutions.com/en-en/products/network-test-and-...
This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to high voltage. Laser Follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to the instrument or severe injury to persons. This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to laser radiation. Information specifying the laser class is also given. OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
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Cross references Text in blue Cross references are indicated in blue type. When using the PDF version, just click on the blue text to skip to the cross reference. Device keys [STORE] Device keys are indicated within square brackets. OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
Please make sure the device is not operated outside the permitted conditions or for a purpose other than the one it was developed for. ► Always make sure that the device is in good condition before switching it on. OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
► Never short-circuit the battery contacts by touching both contacts simultaneously with an electrically conductive object. ► Only use AA size dry batteries or rechargeable batteries. ► Take care to insert the batteries correctly. OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
ENTILATION WARNING Explosion danger Dry batteries must not be recharged. ► The OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38 does not have a recharge function for rechargeable batteries, so there is no danger when using dry batteries. ► Read the manual of the external charging device.
This is particularly likely if the packaging is visibly damaged. If there is damage, do not attempt to operate the device. Doing so can cause further damage. In case of damage, please contact your local Viavi Sales Company. Addresses can be found at www.viavisolutions.com. Recovery following storage/shipping Condensation can occur if a device that is stored or shipped at a low temperature is brought into a warm room.
ETTING TARTED OLS-34/-35 EVICE OVERVIEW Device overview OLS-34/-35 Test head cover Port Device label Display External power supply connector USB interface for power supply only Battery compartment (on rear of the device) Key pad OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
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ETTING TARTED OLS-34/-35 EVICE OVERVIEW Keys First function: Press to switch the device on and off (ECON). Second function: Press and hold the key for more than 2 seconds to switch the device on (PERM). Press to select a wavelength.
ETTING TARTED OLS-36 EVICE OVERVIEW Device overview OLS-36 Test head cover Ports (A and B) Device label Display External power supply connector USB interface for power supply only Battery compartment (on rear of the device) Key pad OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
The following power sources can be used to operate the OLS- 34/-35/-36/-37/-38: • two 1.5 V dry batteries (Mignon AA size, alkaline type recommended) • two 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries (Mignon AA size) • via the AC adapter OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
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Close the battery compartment. Press [E] to switch on. Note: The batteries cannot be recharged with the OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38. General tips on using batteries • Always handle batteries with care. • Do not drop or damage the batteries or expose them to excessively high temperatures.
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Any dry or rechargeable batteries that you purchased from Viavi can be returned to one of our Service Centers for disposal. Operation from AC power To fit one of the mains plug adapters: ►...
PERM mode. To switch the device off: Press [E] to switch off the device. Display elements Fig. 2 Measurement display of the OLS-34/-35 (showing all available elements) Port indicators Fig. 3 Measurement display of the OLS-36 (showing all available ele-...
270 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz Select Wavelength With the OLS-34/-35 two wavelengths can be selected separately. With the OLS-36 two wavelengths can be selected separately for each optical port. To select a wavelength: Press [Auto-] to skip through the modes and select the Single-...
CW 270kHz 1kHz 2kHz CW... Auto-Lambda mode Auto- is a special feature developed by Viavi that allows you to identify wavelengths automatically. To do this, the signal is modulated at a certain frequency, which can be detected by an Auto-...
The display shows the current wavelength. To activate Multi-: Press [Auto-] to skip through the modes and select the Multi- mode. The display shows MULTI- Note: Signal modulation (270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz) cannot be selected when Auto- is enabled. OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
Even very small dust particles on the end surfaces of the plugs or in the test adapters can adversely affect the accuracy of the measurement. For daily use, clean the optical interface of the instrument using Viavi IBC cleaning tool 2.5 mm (see “Cleaning materials, power supplies” on page 32).
NOTICE Water and cleaning fluids The instrument may be damaged or destroyed if water or cleaning fluids penetrate it. ► Make sure that water or cleaning fluids do not get inside the device. OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
PECIFICATIONS OLS-34 PECIFICATIONS OLS-34 Source type Fiber type Multi mode (MM) 50/125 Optical interface • Type • Number of optical ports • Connectors BN 2303/01 Interchangeable adapter BN 2150/00.xx, SC and FC adapters included in scope of delivery Auto- mode...
-20 dBm • Port B -7 dBm Stability • Short term (15 min) 0.02 dB • Long term (8 h) 0.05 dB 1) after 20 min. warm-up, at ambient temperature -10 °C to +55 °C, T = ±0.3 K OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
BN 2303/11 Interchangeable adapter BN 2150/00.xx, SC and FC adapters included in scope of delivery Auto- mode Modulation frequencies 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz Multi- mode Wavelength(s) 1310 nm (20 nm), 1550 nm (20 nm), 1625 nm (5 nm) OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
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< 5 nm Output power (CW) -7 dBm Stability • Short term (15 min) 0.02 dB • Long term (8 h) 0.05 dB 1) after 20 min. warm-up, at ambient temperature -10 °C to +55 °C, T = ±0.3 K OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...
Operation from AC power with separate adapter Operating modes permanent; auto off after approx. 20 min Maximum battery run time (CW) • OLS-34: 30 h • OLS-35: 80 h • OLS-36: MM: 30 h, SM: 80 h 1) typically EMC and safety...
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Hazardous materials Viavi avoids or uses with care any hazardous or dangerous material in the manufacturing process or the end product. If the use of a dangerous material cannot be avoided, it is identified in product documentation and clearly labeled on the product itself.
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If you would like specific information about the Viavi Environmental Management Program, please contact us at: If you would like specific information about the Viavi Environmental Management Program, please contact us at www.viavisolutions.com. The following page provides information with regard to the location of restricted hazardous substances within this equipment according to Chinese requirements.
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RoHS (Additional Information required for the Chinese Market only) RoHS (Component) (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE) (Main Product) (PCB Assemblies) (Internal wiring) (Display) (Keyboard) (Plastic case parts) (Accessories) SJ/T11363-2006 SJ/T11363-2006 OLS-34/-35/-36/-37/-38...