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  • Page 3 Your product warranty is described in detail in this manual (see section 1.4 “Warranty”). This manual contains useful information about the functions, operating procedures, and handling precautions of the AQ4305 White Light Source. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before operation.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 1 Safety Marks and Labels 1 Safety Marks and Labels Before using this product, be sure to read the Safety Precautions. Be sure to follow the danger and caution labels shown below in order to ensure safe and proper use of this product while avoiding danger to yourself and others and preventing property damage.
  • Page 6 1 Safety Marks and Labels Safety Precautions Ignoring this mark and performing an operation incorrectly could Warning possibly result in serious personal injury or lead to hazardous situations in which minor injury or property damage frequently occur. Cautions related to power supply This product is designed to operate at supply voltages of 100-120,200-240V AC.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions 1 Safety Marks and Labels Ignoring this mark and performing an operation incorrectly is not Caution likely to result in serious personal injury, but could possibly lead to injury or simply result in property damage. Cautions related to installation environment and conditions Do not install the unit in a location where it is exposed to smoke or steam, such as a kitchen table or near a humidifier, and do not place it in a dusty, dirty area.
  • Page 8: Halogen Lamp

    2 Halogen lamp Safety Precautions 2 Halogen lamp This unit has an halogen lamp. the specifications shown in Table 1. Table 1 the specifications of halogen lamp C h a r a c t e r i s t i c Type JC12V50W PHILIPS Rated Lamp Wattage...
  • Page 9: Usage Environment

    This unit must also be kept in a horizontal position during transport and storage. Caution The AQ4305 contains 3-linear guide stages. If this unit is installed in a location with heavy vibrations or if it is vibrated or jarred during operations, output level will become unstable. Therefore, be sure to install this unit in a stable location for use.
  • Page 10: Power Supply And Power Cord

    Safety Precautions 4 Power supply and power cord The AQ4305 is Class I safety class equipment which has a protective ground and is structured to provide sufficient protection against electric shock. This unit can be grounded to protect against electric shocks from AC power supplies by connecting the ground pin of a three-prong power cord or the ground terminal of a 3-prong/2-prong adapter to a power outlet.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions 4 Power supply and power cord Protective ground [Grounding with adapter] If a 3-prong power outlet like that shown in Fig. 1 is not provided, ground the terminal coming out of the 3-prong/2-prong adapter shown in Fig. 2. Ground this terminal Adapter...
  • Page 12: Fuses

    5 Fuses Safety Precautions 5 Fuses The AQ4305 uses time lag-type 3.15-amp fuses. 5.1 Replacing fuses Under the standard configuration, the unit includes the fuses listed in the standard accessories list (☛ see section 1.3 Checking the Equipment and Accessories). If you need to replace a fuse due to an equipment failure, first determine the cause of the failure and solve the problem before replacing the fuse.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    3 Usage Environment ..........................ⅶ 4 Power supply and power cord ........................ ⅷ 5 Fuses ..............................ⅹ Chapter1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the AQ4305 ........................1-2 1.2 Block Diagram ........................... 1-3 1.3 Checking the Equipment and Accessories..................1-4 1.4 Warranty ............................1-5...
  • Page 14 CONTENTS...
  • Page 15: Chapter1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the AQ4305 ............1-2 1.2 Block Diagram ..............1-3 1.3 Checking the Equipment and Accessories......1-4 1.4 Warranty ................1-5...
  • Page 16: Overview Of The Aq4305

    The AQ4305 is a white light source effective for loss-wavelength characteristics measurement of optical fibers and devices. The AQ4305 cover a band of 400 to 1800 nm and provide highly stable optical outputs with a deviation of ±0.05 dB. The typical optical output level characteristics of the AQ4305 is shown blow.
  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Optical connector Shutter Panel Fig.1-3 The Block Diagram of The Optical System The block diagram of the AQ4305 is shown below. The switches on P1 control shutter and lamp switch. The AQ4305 enable remote control these. Halogen lamp Lens Shutter...
  • Page 18: Checking The Equipment And Accessories

    1.3 Checking the Equipment and Accessories Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3 Checking the Equipment and Accessories When you first open the package, make sure that it contains all of the equipment and accessories listed below. (☛ Table 1-1 Standard Accessories List) Also check to make sure the quantities in the package shown in the list.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    God such as natural disasters. Furthermore, Yokogawa Meter & Instruments may refuse to repair or calibrate equipment in the following cases: •...
  • Page 20 1.4 Warranty Chapter 1 Introduction...
  • Page 21: Chapter2 Part Names And Functions

    Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions 2.1 Front Panel................2-2 2.2 Rear Panel ................2-3 2.3 Left Side Plate and Top Plate..........2-4 2.4 Halogen Lamp ..............2-5 2.4.1 Replace ..............2-5 2.4.2 Specifications ............2-6...
  • Page 22: Front Panel

    2.1 Front Panel Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions 2.1 Front Panel Fig. 2-1 Front panel Name Function [OPTICAL OUTPUT] Optical output connector [OPTICAL] section Used for optical output Mechanical Shutter switch [OUT] switch LED turns on with output enable Lamp switch [LAMP] switch LED turns on with lighting...
  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions 2.2 Rear Panel 2.2 Rear Panel Fig. 2-2 Rear panel Name Function [GP-IB] GP-IB port for controlling this unit through an external computer [ADDRESS] switch GP-IB address switch Heat vent fan (make sure the fan vent is not blocked) Power cord connector Connect the power cord to this connector...
  • Page 24: Left Side Plate And Top Plate

    2.3 Left Side Plate and Top Plate Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions 2.3 Left Side Plate and Top Plate Fig. 2-3 Left side plate and top plate Name Function [X-AXIS] Used to adjust x-axis of the lamp position Slide to adjust y-axis of the lamp position [Y-AXIS] plate Then, do not look the lamp in lighting.
  • Page 25: Halogen Lamp

    Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions 2.4 Halogen Lamp 2.4 Halogen Lamp This unit contains a halogen lamp. The lamp is articles of consumption. Lamp cover Halogen lamp Y-AXIS X-AXIS Z-AXIS Fig. 2-4 Replace halogen lamp 2.4.1 Replace When replacing a lamp, let it cool down after setting the [POWER] switch to [OFF]. Hot surfaces can cause scalding.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    2.4 Halogen Lamp Chapter 2 Part Names and Functions 2.4.2 Specifications The lamp is articles of consumption. When purchasing it, select type JC12V50W and cap-base type GY6.35 (made by Philips). We guarantee the specifications only using the designated type of lamp. NOTE Only use the designated type of lamp.(☛...
  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Before You Start

    Chapter 3 Before You Start Chapter 3 Before You Start 3.1 Turning the Power ON/OFF ..........3-2 3.1.1 Preparations for Power-On........3-2 3.1.2 Power-On ..............3-2 3.1.3 Shutdown procedure ..........3-2 3.2 Interface Connection Procedures ..........3-3 Connecting with Other Devices ..........3-3...
  • Page 28: Preparations For Power-On

    Remove the power cord from the power outlet. ③ Caution If this is the first time you are using the AQ4305, or if this unit has been moved and was shaken considerably during the moving process, or after replacing a lamp, execute the xyz-axis adjustment after the warmup period before proceeding.
  • Page 29: Interface Connection Procedures

    Before connecting a GP-IB device (e.g., external computer) to the unit, check the wiring and always move the [POWER] switches on the AQ4305 and the other device to their [OFF] positions. Connecting them while the power is on may damage the equipment.
  • Page 30 3.2 Interface Connection Procedures Chapter 3 Before You Start...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Usage Preparations

    Chapter 4 Usage Preparations Chapter 4 Usage Preparations 4.1 Overview ................. 4-2 4.2 Handling the Optical Connectors .......... 4-2 4.2.1 Usage the Protective Connector Caps.....4-2 4.2.2 Connecting Optical Fibers ........4-2 4.3 Xyz-axes Adjustment .............. 4-3...
  • Page 32: Overview

    4.1 Overview Chapter 4 Usage Preparations 4.1 Overview To ensure proper use of this unit, preparations such as xyz-axes adjustment are required. Be sure to perform xyz-axes adjustment in the following cases: The first time you use this unit After replacing a lamp If it seems likely that this unit has been shaken (e.g., during shipping) If this unit has not been used for an extended period of time If output level errors depend on difference of operating temperature are at problematic...
  • Page 33: Xyz-Axes Adjustment

    (for example type AQ-6315A/B). (☛ See subsection 4.2.2 Connecting Optical Fibers and Fig. 4-2 Measurement System During xyz-axes Adjustment) See the instruction manual about Usage of optical spectrum analyzer. AQ6315A/B AQ4305 MM optical fiber (50/125µm) Fig. 4-2 Measurement system during xyz-axes adjustment...
  • Page 34 4.3 Xyz-axes Adjustment Chapter 4 Usage Preparations Adjust [X-AXIS] and [Y-AXIS] alternately with a 2.5 mm hexagon driver to raise the optical ④ output level of the unit. As [X-AXIS] is most sensitive for output level. Adjust [X-AXIS] more fine than [Y-AXIS]. (☛ See Fig. 4-3 and Fig. 4-4) Adjust [Z-AXIS].
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Usage Preparations 4.3 Xyz-axes Adjustment -12.000 -13.000 -14.000 -15.000 -16.000 -17.000 -2000 -1500 -1000 -500 1000 1500 2000 X-axis deviation [μm] Fig 4-3 The optical output level vs. X-axis deviation Fig 4-4 The optical output level vs. Y-axis deviation...
  • Page 36 4.3 Xyz-axes Adjustment Chapter 4 Usage Preparations Fig 4-5 The optical output level vs. Z-axis deviation...
  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Operating Procedures

    Chapter 5 operating procedures Chapter 5 Operating Procedures 5.1 operating procedures ............5-2 5.2 GP-IB interface ..............5-3...
  • Page 38 5.1 operating procedures Chapter 5 Operating Procedures 5.1 operating procedures Turning [POWER] on, then [POWER] LED puts on, [OUT], [LAMP] switches LED put on, and FAN operating. Caution If any abnormal situation occurs in the hardware during initialization processing, LED in switches are not lighting.
  • Page 39: Gp-Ib Interface

    Connecting/disconnecting the GP-IB cable with the power switch turned ON may cause the AQ4305 to malfuction or fail. Set the GP-IB port address of the AQ4305, by the [ADDRESS] switch on the rear panel. The default of port address is 6.
  • Page 40 5.2 GP-IB interface Chapter 5 Operating Procedures...
  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection And Storage

    Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage Mechanical Inspection ............6-2 Operational Inspection............6-3 6.2.1 Inspection when the unit is turned on ..6-3 6.2.2 Operational inspection of each switch ... 6-3 6.2.3 Inspection of output level ......6-3 6.2.4 Daily maintenance ........
  • Page 42: Mechanical Inspection

    Mechanical Inspection Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage Mechanical Inspection For external views, visually check that there are no deformities or damage. Also check that switches, connectors, and other assembled parts are firmly in place and that switches can be operated smoothly. Caution Before conducting the mechanical inspection, be sure to turn off the power supply on the front panel and remove the power supply cables.
  • Page 43: Operational Inspection

    Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage Operational Inspection Operational Inspection 6.2.1 Inspection when the unit is turned on The unit performs the initialization processing from the time when it is turned on until the time when it becomes operable. It takes about a few seconds for the process to be completed. For starting up the unit, refer to Chapter 3.
  • Page 44: Daily Maintenance

    Operational Inspection Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage 6.2.4 Daily maintenance ● Clean the exterior of the unit. Use a cloth dampened with cold or lukewarm water to clean the exterior of the unit, followed by wiping with a dry cloth. Caution For daily maintenance, be sure to turn the [POWER] switch off and also remove the power supply cables.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage 6.3 Troubleshooting 6.3 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference Page power does Using power supply outside Use a proper supply. 3-2 7-2 turn ON. the ratings. Connector wiring Check that the wiring is ⅷ...
  • Page 46: Spare Parts List

    6.5 Spare Parts List Chapter 6 Maintenance, Inspection and Storage 6.5 Spare Parts List Table 6-2 Spare Parts List Type Product name Specifications Manufacturers Notes JC 12V 50 W Halogen lamp 12 V 50 W Philips Life 50 hours Color temperature 3300 K Cap-base G6.35...
  • Page 47: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Chapter 7 Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications 7.1 Summary of Specifications ..........7-2 7.2 External Dimensions ............7-3...
  • Page 48: Summary Of Specifications

    77.1 Summary of Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications 7.1 Summary of Specifications Table 7-1: Specifications Item Specifications Wavelength range 400 to 1800 nm -40 dBm or more (50/125 µm MMF 2 m, wavelength 850 nm and 1300 nm, spectrum bandwidth 10 nm) Optical output -55 dBm or more (10/125 µm SMF 2 m, wavelength 1550 nm, spectrum bandwidth 10 nm)
  • Page 49: External Dimensions

    Chapter 7 Specifications External Dimensions External Dimensions If not specified, the tolerance is ±3 mm. However, in cases of less than 10 mm, the tolerance is ±0.3 mm.
  • Page 50 77.2 External Dimensions Chapter 7 Specifications...

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