Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal...
Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be carried out or components not supplied by Thorlabs be used. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits according to IEC 61326-1 for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
These EVOAs are designed for use with standard single mode fiber (e.g. SMF-28e+) and accept either FC/PC connectors (Item # EVOA1550F) or FC/APC connectors (Item # EVOA1550A). The wavelength selector switch accesses calibrated settings for 1310 nm and 1550 nm, and also provides a position which the user can calibrate for any wavelength from 1250 nm to 1625 nm.
Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 3: Introduction & Quick Start 3.4. Quick Start Guide ESD CAUTION The components inside these products are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Take all appropriate precautions, including grounding personnel and equipment, before making any connections to the unit. In the box, you should find the EVOA and its power supply with a 2.1 mm coaxial plug that matches the power input jack on the side of the unit.
Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 4: Operating Instructions & Details Chapter 4 Operating Instructions & Details 4.1. Overview This chapter provides deeper details about the EVOA and its operation. To get started with using the EVOA, refer instead to the Quick Start Guide (Section 3.4).
LED indicates that charging is in progress, while a green LED indicates that charging is complete. If both LEDs are lit, there is a battery fault. Please contact Thorlabs’ tech support (techsupport@thorlabs.com) if this occurs. When the power is switched on, the attenuation will be set at the value determined by the position of the manual power adjustment knob.
Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 4: Operating Instructions & Details Follow these simple steps to calibrate the USER position: Switch the wavelength selector knob to the USER position. Send an optical input into the input bulkhead at the wavelength of interest.
Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 4: Operating Instructions & Details The modulation input allows the user to control the attenuation by applying an AC or DC voltage of up to 4.9 V. AC drive signals of up to 1 kHz can be used for high-speed modulation of the output power.
FCC-7020 Fiber Connector Cleaner (sold separately). The end faces of the EVOA’s internal connectors can be easily damaged by dirty fiber ends, and if damage occurs, the unit will need to be returned to Thorlabs for repair. The EVOA’s internal connectors can be cleaned using, for example, Thorlabs’...
Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 6: Specifications 6.2. Mechanical Drawings 3.1 mm (0.12") 55.2 mm (2.17") 166.9 mm (6.57") 161.0 mm (6.34") 87.0 mm (3.43") 93.2 mm (3.67") Rev B, September 5, 2017 Page 13...
Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information. Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe Scandinavia...
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