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- Page 1 OBS-500/550 Optical Broadband LED Source BN 2279/32 Operating Manual BN 2279/33 BN 2279/98.14 2016.01 English...
- Page 2 ITU-T and/or ETSI. © Copyright 2016 Viavi Solutions Inc. All rights reserverd. Viavi and the Viavi logo are registered trademarks of Viavi Solutions Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Proper usage......4 Laser safety OBS-500/550 ....5 Battery operation. - Page 4 ....30 RDERING INFORMATION Accessories ......30 Viavi OBS-500/550...
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Page 5: Introduction
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: 1. -
Page 6: Symbols Used In This Operating Manual
This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to laser radiation. Information specifying the laser class is also given. Very important instruction Follow this instruction carefully; e.g. Make sure you protect yourself and others from exposure to laser light. OBS-500/550 Viavi... - Page 7 Text in blue Cross references Cross references are indicated in blue type. When using the PDF version, just click on the blue text to skip to the cross reference. [Store] Instrument keys Instrument keys are indicated within square brackets. Viavi OBS-500/550...
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Page 8: Safety
This instrument is intended for measurements on optical fiber devices and systems. Please make sure the device is not operated outside the permitted ambient conditions. Always make sure that the device is in proper working order before switching it on. OBS-500/550 Viavi... -
Page 9: Laser Safety Obs-500/550
AFETY NFORMATION Laser safety OBS-500/550 Dangerous laser radiation Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to the eye and skin. WARNING This device is a Class 1M Laser product according to IEC 60825-1:2001. Viewing the laser output of a Class 1M Laser Product with certain optical instruments (for example: loupes, magnifiers, microscopes) may pose an eye hazard. -
Page 10: Battery Operation
Only use AA size dry batteries or rechargeable batteries. Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity. Ventilation Insufficient ventilation Insufficient ventilation can damage the device or adversely affect its function CAUTION and safety. Ensure adequate ventilation when operating the device. OBS-500/550 Viavi... -
Page 11: Snt-121A Adapter/Charger
If condensation cannot be avoided, such as when the SNT-121A Adapter/Charger is cold and is moved to a warm room, wait until the SNT-121A Adapter/Charger Unit is dry before plugging it into the AC power line. Viavi OBS-500/550... -
Page 12: Getting
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... - Page 13 Device overview 5 / 6 Fig. 1 Front and side view Viavi OBS-500/550...
- Page 14 • BB: Broadband APPLICATION Select device application: • PMD: Polarization Mode Dispersion • AP: Attenuation Profile • CD: Chromatic Dispersion BATT Displays battery status: • LOW (red) • CHARGE (yellow or green) Press to switch the device on / off. OBS-500/550 Viavi...
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Page 15: Power Supply
OBS-550 connector panel Optical connector (JAE adapter) Power Supply The following power sources can be used to operate the OBS-500/550: • four 1.5 V dry batteries (Mignon AA size, alkaline type recommended) • four 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries (Mignon AA size) •... - Page 16 1. Pull down the lid to open the battery compartment. 2. Set the battery type switch to the position according to the used battery type. Position A labeled with Non-rech for dry batteries Position B labeled with Recharg for rechargeable batteries OBS-500/550 Viavi...
- Page 17 • Do not leave discharged batteries in the instrument for a long time if it is not being used. • Do not store rechargeable batteries for more than 6 months without recharging them at intervals. Viavi OBS-500/550...
- Page 18 Operation from AC power NOTICE: Only the SNT-121A Adapter/Charger must be used to operate the OBS-500/550 from AC power. To fit the AC line plug adapter: 1. Select the appropriate AC line plug adapter.
- Page 19 Fig. Fig. 4 SNT-121A: Changing the AC line plug adapter. To operate the OBS-500/550 from AC power: NOTICE: Make sure that the switch in the battery compartment is in the proper position depending on the battery type as described in „Replacing...
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Page 20: Connecting Optical Cables
TARTED Connecting optical cables Mounting test adapters Viavi provides a number of test adapters for connecting the OBS-500/550 to the interface to be tested. You can connect all standard optical connector types to the instrument using these adapters. The test adapters are suitable for connectors with planar (PC) and angled end surfaces (APC). -
Page 21: Operation
• BB (Broadband) In this mode the fiber amplifier (EDFA) is not activated. The entire SLED-bandwith is available. To select a device mode: Press [MODE]. Note: The OBS-500 has no function on this key. Viavi OBS-500/550... -
Page 22: Select Device Application
Select device application The OBS-500/550 provides three application modes: • PMD (Polarization mode dispersion) SLED SLED • AP (Attenuation Profile) SLED SLED • CD (Chromatic dispersion) SLED 20.01 SLED 20.01 Broadband Mode High Dynamic Mode (only OBS-550) EDFA (Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier) (only... -
Page 23: Updating The Firmware
The latest version of the firmware can be downloaded from the internet at any time and stored in the EEPROM. To find the latest firmware version: 1. Visit the Viavi web site at www.viavisolutions.com/ en-us/products/network-test-and-certification. 2. Select your model from the product line. -
Page 24: Maintenance
4. Blow out the test adapter with clean compressed air (available in spray cans, e.g. Anti Dust Spray). Note: Cover the optical connections with the dust cap whenever they are not in use. This prevents them from getting dirty. OBS-500/550 Viavi... -
Page 25: Cleaning The Instrument
Water and cleaning fluids The device may be damaged or destroyed if water or cleaning fluids CAUTION get inside it. Make sure that water or cleaning fluids do not get inside the instrument. Viavi OBS-500/550... -
Page 26: Remote
EMOTE ONTROL EMOTE ONTROL Communication interface The OBS-500/550 is equipped with a USB interface for remote control via a PC. The driver files needed on the PC for this can be download from www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/network- test-and-certification. The following table lists the parameter types used in remote control. -
Page 27: Parameters
Parameters Overview Utility commands *IDN? *OPC? :DEV:POW :DEV:POW? :SYST:ERR? :SYST:DEV:DEF Laser Source commands :SOUR:APPL :SOUR:APPL? :SOUR:MODE :SOUR:MODE? :SOUR:STAT :SOUR:STAT? Viavi OBS-500/550... - Page 28 Parameter type / Response type / string Unit / Info *IDN? Returns the unique identification of the device. Response type: <STRING_RESPONSE_DATA> e.g. Viavi Solutions Deutschland GmbH, OBS-500/550/01,A-0106,V03.30 *OPC? Returns “1” as soon as all operations in progress have been completed. :DEV Switch from standby (battery :POW charging) to running.
- Page 29 HD or BB :SOUR Sets state of the LASER ON/OFF. :STAT Parameter type: <BOOLEAN> • 0: LASER OFF • 1: LASER ON :SOUR Returns the state of the LASER. :STAT? • 0: LASER OFF • 1: LASER ON Viavi OBS-500/550...
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Page 30: Specifications
- HD mode (1530 nm...1610 nm) > -30 dBm / 0.1 nm Polarization extinction ratio: - PMD application > 15 dB - CD / AP application < 0.22 dB (< 5%) Settling time after “Laser ON” < 10 s 1) only OBS-550 OBS-500/550 Viavi... -
Page 31: General Specifications
Nominal range of use -40 to +70 °C Storage and transport SNT-121A Adapter/ Charger 0 to +40 °C Air humidity Relative humidity up to +30 °C 5 to 95% Absolute humidity > +30 °C 1 to 29 g/m Viavi OBS-500/550... -
Page 32: Snt-121A Adapter/Charger
Nominal line voltage range 100 to 240 VAC Nominal line frequency range 47 to 63 Hz Power consumption max. 8.5 W Output 12 V / 1.25 A Temperature range 0 to +40°C Condensation – even occasional – is not tolerable. OBS-500/550 Viavi... -
Page 33: Ordering Information
RDERING INFORMATION RDERING INFORMATION Optical Broadband LED Source OBS-500 BN 2279/33 OBS-550 BN 2279/32 Accessories Universal optical adapter JAE type - ST BN 2150/00.32 - DIN 47256 BN 2150/00.50 - FC-PC, FC-APC BN 2150/00.51 - SC-PC, SC-APC BN 2150/00.58 - LC BN 2150/00.59... - Page 34 Bags Carrying bag for OBS-500/550 BN 2279/90.10 MT-2S soft case for 2 instruments BN 2126/03 MT-3S soft case for 3 instruments BN 2126/04 MK-3S hard case for 4 instruments BN 2093/31 OBS-500/550 Viavi...
- Page 35 Firmware update 20 Language 18 NAN 23 Not A Number 23 On/Off 18 Operation from AC power 15 Overview 10 Package contents 9 Packing material 9 Power mode 18 Recovery 9 Recycling 15 Remote commands Utility 25 Shipping damage 9 OBS-500/550 Viavi...
- Page 36 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.
- Page 37 Environmental management partnerships Viavi encourages our customers and suppliers who take this responsibility seriously to join Viavi in establishing their own environmental management programs. Recycling used products This product complies with the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive (WEEE), 2002/96/EC. This...
- Page 40 Viavi product specifications and Latin America +1 954 688 5660 descriptions in this document are China +86 21 6859 5260 subject to change without notice. Germany +49 7121 86 0 © 2016.01 Operating Manual OBS-500/550, BN 2297/98.14, 2016-01, English viavisolutions.com...
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