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- Page 1 OLS-6/FC/PC OLS-6/FC/APC OLS-6/SC/PC OLS-6/SC/APC Optical Laser Sources BN 2255/02 BN 2255/21 BN 2255/45 BN 2255/46 Series P ... Operating Manual...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2002 Acterna, LLC. All rights reserved. Acterna, The Keepers of Communications, and its logo are trademarks of Acterna, LLC. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Applications, features ....3 Connector cables ..... . 5 Appropriate usage . - Page 4 Contents...
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Page 5: Applications, Features
9/125 µm fibers. A power meter is required to make these measurements. We recommend the OLP-6 from Acterna. In addition to its unmodulated light mode, the OLS-6 also has three modulation frequencies for identifying fibers in a fiber bundle, for example. - Page 6 270 Hz, 1 kHz or 2 kHz can be selected. Two other modes are also available: Unmodulated light and Auto-λ. The latter function indicates the current wavelength to a power meter from Acterna (e.g. OLP-6, -8, -15, -16, -18).
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Page 7: Connector Cables
Connector cables This makes faulty measurements due to im- proper wavelength settings on the power meter a thing of the past. The wavelengths and modes are set using the membrane keypad. When powered from two standard batteries (AA/Mignon), the device can be operated free of the a.c. - Page 8 Connector cables For details on test cables and FO couplers, see the separate data sheet “Optical Test Adapters and Adapter Cables”.
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Page 9: Appropriate Usage
Appropriate usage This device left our factory in perfect working or- der. Please note the safety information that fol- lows in order to safely operate it and keep it in good working condition. Proper usage Only use the device under the conditions descri- bed in this manual and for the purposes for which it was designed. -
Page 10: Warning Notice
Warning notice Invisible laser radiation! The radiation can cause irreparable damage to the retina if you do not exercise caution. Warning When the device is switched on, Þ never look directly into the output or into a connected optical fiber. Always close the cables in order to protect other persons from ac- cidental exposure. -
Page 11: Laser Class
Laser class Laser class... -
Page 12: Unpacking The Device
Unpacking the device Packing material Please keep the original packing material. It is designed for reuse (unless it is damaged in tran- sit). Using the original packing material is the only way to reliably protect the device during transit. Checking the package contents Your OLS-6 is shipped with the following acces- sories: •... -
Page 13: Commissioning
Commissioning The last statement also applies if the device is stored at a high temperature. Commissioning The OLS is powered from batteries or NiCd cells: • Two 1.5 V dry batteries, (Mignon/AA size) • Two 1.2 V NiCd cells, (Mignon/AA size) The typical operating life depends on the device version as well as the cell type. -
Page 14: Control And Display Elements
Control and display elements Protective cap Source outputs: here, e.g. jack type “FC-PC” Indication of jack type Type Jack color FC-PC metallic FC-APC metallic SC-PC blue SC-APC green LC display, possible indications Discharged batteries or NiCd cells 1310 nm source wavelength acti- vated 1550 nm source wavelength acti- vated... - Page 15 Control and display elements Keypad Switches the device on and off • Short keypress: Brief operating mode • Long keypress (>2 sec): Perma- nent operating mode Selecting the source wavelength - or - setting Dual mode Switching from unmodulated light to the various modulation frequen- cies and Auto-λ...
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Page 16: Connecting Test Cables
5. Make sure the ferrule is all the way in the jack. 6. Screw on the sleeve nut (B) in the clockwise direction. The connection is now ready. Figure: OLS-6/FC/PC (jack type FC-PC) -
Page 17: Powering The Device On And Off
Powering the device on and off The OLS has two power-on states: • Brief operating mode; automatic power-off after 20 minutes. • Permanent operating mode When you power up the device, a self-test is ex- ecuted, indicated by a brief flashing of all display elements and display of the percent battery ca- pacity remaining. - Page 18 Powering the device on and off Power-off Press the “ON/OFF” key within 20 minutes of Þ power-on. – or – Wait until the device powers off automatically after 20 minutes. Permanent operating mode Press the “ON/OFF” key for about two sec- Þ...
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Page 19: Selecting The Wavelength
Selecting the wavelength You can use the “λ” key to select individual wave- lengths or the Dual mode (ALL) (Circular func- tion). In single-wavelength mode, you can select from two switch positions: “1310 nm” and “1550 nm” (“780 nm” and “1300 nm”). The third position (“ALL”) activates both wavelengths si- multaneously. -
Page 20: Selecting The Signal Type
Selecting the signal type Use the “MODE” key to select one of the five fol- lowing signal types: • Unmodulated light (CW, continuous wave) • Modulated with a frequency of – 270 Hz, 1 kHz or 2 kHz – Auto-λ... -
Page 21: Avoiding Contamination
Avoiding contamination In all modes except unmodulated light, the aver- age power drops by 3 dB. This is due to the mod- ulation on which the signal coding of the AU mode is also based. Avoiding contamination The FC-PC connector system uses direct con- tact between the optical fibers. -
Page 22: Battery Charge Status
Battery charge status Charge status indicator When the device is powered up and powered down, the remaining battery life is displayed briefly as a percentage. The display is broken down in steps of 5%. Due to the differing voltages of the primary cells, the percentage figures are precise only for dry batteries. -
Page 23: Changing The Batteries
Changing the batteries If the BAT indicator appears briefly after power- Change the batteries or NiCd cells, or charge Þ the cells. Changing the batteries or NiCd cells You can access the battery compartment even when the shock protector is installed. Change the batteries as shown in the drawing. - Page 24 Changing the batteries After installing the batteries, make sure that the cover is properly closed. The slide must lock in at the top. Notice: If you know that you will not be using the device for a longer time interval, remove the batteries or NiCd cells to prevent damage due to bleeding cells.
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Page 25: Nicd Cells
NiCd cells As an alternative to the batteries, you can use two rechargeable 1.2 V cells (Mignon AA size) in the OLS-6. Fresh NiCd cells provide an operat- ing life of approx. 20 hours. For information on using the charger, see the separate charger manual. -
Page 26: Cleaning The Source Output
Cleaning the source output For NiCd cells and chargers, see section “Ac- cessories” page 31. Proceed with caution when disassembling the connector. Improper handling can cause dam- age. Invisible laser radiation! The radiation can cause irrepara- ble damage to the retina if you do not exercise caution. - Page 27 Cleaning the source output Cleaning the source output Preparations 1. Open the protective cap. 2. Place the device on a clean, flat surface. Loosen the jacks Notice: Never loosen both jacks at once since the two fiber windings inside the device can become displaced.
- Page 28 Cleaning the source output Figure: OLS-6/FC/PC (jack type FC-PC) The inner sleeve nut is now accessible. Tip: Retain the orientation of the jack. 3. Loosen the sleeve nut from the inner connec- tor. Do not twist the fiber! 4. Pull out the jack from the internal ferrule. The fiber end surface is now easily accessible.
- Page 29 Cleaning the source output 3. Moisten a cleaning strip or lint-free paper tis- sue with isopropyl alcohol and wipe off the end surface of the ferrule. 4. Now wipe again with a dry, lint-free paper tis- sue. Cleaning the jack 1.
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Page 30: Service Information
A checksum error occurred in the calibra- tion data memory. A functional impairment is possible. 1. Acknowledge the error message by pressing any key. 2. Power off the device. 3. Contact your nearest Acterna Service Cen- ter. See the inside cover for the address. -
Page 31: Specifications
1550 nm ....... <7 nm Source output Optical connectors ..OLS-6/FC/PC: 2 x FC-PC... - Page 32 Specifications Modes CW (continuous wave) ... Unmodulated light Modulated ....Squarewave modulation Auto-λ ....OLP-6 sets itself automatically to the transmitted wavelength.
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Page 33: Device Versions, Accessories
Device versions OLS-6/FC/PC..... . . BN 2255/02 OLS-6/FC/APC ..... BN 2255/21 OLS-6/SC/PC . - Page 34 Device versions, accessories Notes:...
- Page 35 Acterna considers: datacom and telecom Product design and measurement technology manufacture products. In this same world- class tradition, Acterna has an Environmental restrictions and established, proactive requirements are taken into program of environmental account during planning and management. manufacture of Acterna pro- ducts.
- Page 36 Acterna encourages our Germany customers and suppliers Environmental Management: who take this responsibility Tel. +49-(0)7121 86 1470 seriously to join Acterna in Fax +49-(0)7121 86 1502 establishing their own environmental management United Kingdom programs. Design Office: Tel. +44-1752 772 773...
- Page 37 Worldwide Headquarters 20400 Observation Drive Acterna is present in more Germantown, Maryland than 80 countries. To find 20876-4023 your local sales office go to: www.acterna.com Regional Sales Headquarters North America Western Europe 20400 Observation Drive Arbachtalstraße 6 Germantown, Maryland 72800 Eningen u.A.
- Page 39 Figure: OLS-6/FC/PC (jack type FC-PC) For comments, see page 12 ff. ABC-ddd...
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