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C H A P T E R
Calibration Overview
Calibration Overview
The instrument must be calibrated every 12 months or whenever performance verification indicates
that calibration is necessary. All calibration can be done with the case closed. The instrument is
calibrated by changing the internally stored digital calibration constants.
Recommended Equipment
Recommended test equipment for calibrating the instrument is listed in Table 5.1. Equipment other
than that shown in the table may be used if the specifications meet or exceed those listed. Refer to
Section 6.4 for calibration procedures using GPIB.
Table 5.1 Recommended Test Equipment for Calibration
Description
Optical Power Meter
Fiber Optic Patch Cord
Environmental Conditions
Calibrate the instrument under nominal laboratory conditions. We recommend calibration at 23 °C
±1.0 °C. When necessary, however, the MPS−8033 may be calibrated at its intended use
temperature if this is within the specified operating temperature range of 0 to 50 °C.
Warm Up
The MPS−8033 should be allowed to warm up with the laser output enabled for at least one hour
before calibration.
Calibration Accuracy
The unit is calibrated at the factory using a 3−meter FC/APC single mode fiber (SMF) optic patch
cord. The accuracy of the calibration is critically dependent on the patch cord used and the loss that
occurs at the fiber optic connection with the instrument. These calibration procedures ensure the
optical power at the end of the calibration patch cord through the front panel connection.
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MPS-8033
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Mfg./Model
ILX Lightwave OMM−6810B
Specification
Power Range .100 to 100 mW
SMF with FC/APC Connector, 3 meters
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