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DFB-4-B BENCHTOP USER'S MANUAL
Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the DFB benchtop unit. Operations
other than those described in this manual may result in personal injury and damage
to the unit.
Note that any attempt to open or fix the equipment without prior approval by
Optilab, LLC voids the warranty.
Ver. 2.0
th
June 8
, 2021

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  • Page 1 DFB-4-B BENCHTOP USER’S MANUAL Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the DFB benchtop unit. Operations other than those described in this manual may result in personal injury and damage to the unit. Note that any attempt to open or fix the equipment without prior approval by Optilab, LLC voids the warranty.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021 by Optilab, LLC. All rights reserved. This document is copyrighted property of Optilab, LLC. It may not be used in whole or in part for manufacture, sale, or design of items without the written permission of Optilab, LLC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. SERVICE AND SUPPORT 4.1. W ARRANTY 4.2. S ERVICE AND ALIBRATION 4.3. C ARE OF IBER OPTIC ONNECTORS 5. DFB-4-B COMMAND SET 5.1. S ERIAL ONNECTION ETAILS 5.2. Q UERY OMMANDS 5.3. S OMMANDS Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012...
  • Page 4: General Information

    Page 1 of 12 1. General Information 1.1. Introduction This manual contains information on the installation and operation of the Optilab DFB- 4-B benchtop unit. 1.2. Product Overview The Optilab DFB-4-B series products are Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser sources in bench top housing.
  • Page 5: User Safety

    2. Operation 2.1. Introduction This chapter describes how to operate the DFB-4-B benchtop unit, and discusses the location and function of the controls and connectors. 2.2. Initial Inspection Your DFB-4-B benchtop unit was carefully inspected before it left the manufacturer.
  • Page 6: Panel Diagrams And Controls

    DFB-B Benchtop User’s Manual Page 3 of 12 2.3. Panel Diagrams and Controls DFB-4-B Benchtop Front Panel EATURE UNCTION The LCD display shows the parameters and optical settings of the  M DFB benchtop unit. This is a touchscreen type display (see ISPLAY section 2.4 for more information)
  • Page 7 AC P OWER This switch enables the electrical power to the DFB-4-B unit. WITCH This terminal is used allow for Ethernet connection to the DFB-4-B  LAN P for remote operation and monitoring. This feature is not enabled on all units.
  • Page 8: Operation Instructions

    Special patchcords are designed for wavelengths such as 850nm and 980nm to ensure maximum light coupling. Please contact Optilab for more details and ordering options. 3. After checking all physical patchcord connections, turn the front panel Laser Power Switch to the ON position to enable optical output from the DFB-B.
  • Page 9 AVELENGTH AND number. 3. When finished editing the parameters of the individual module, pressing the “BACK” button will return to the main screen. Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 343-1496, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: sales@oequest.com...
  • Page 10: Pc Connection Mode (Optional)

    1. Using the USB port on the rear panel, connect the DFB-4-B to a PC, directly to the USB port with an appropriate USB to USB cable.
  • Page 11 DFB-B Benchtop User’s Manual Page 8 of 12 5. After the LabVIEW setup is installed, then the DFB-4-B executable software file can be opened, with the following screen displayed, with the appropriate adjustments options noted below. ETTING ESCRIPTION Select the appropriate COM Port for the DFB-B determined earlier ...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    C: Optical output connector damaged. S: Measure optical output power with power meter and compare with readout on Main Display. Return to Optilab for repair if the difference is high (>4 dB) and cannot be corrected by cleaning or replacing the optical connectors. Always apply dust cover plugs to unused optical receptacles to prevent the damage of internal optical connectors.
  • Page 13: Service And Support

    4. Service and Support 4.1. Warranty Optilab, LLC guarantees its DFB-4-B benchtop unit to be free of defects for 1 year from the date of shipment. The guarantee does not cover any damages resulting from the misuse or improper handling of the equipment, or any incidental or consequential loss.
  • Page 14: Care Of Fiber-Optic Connectors

    5. Visually inspect the end face of the connector with an optical microscope to verify cleanliness. Clean end-face as needed. Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 343-1496, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: sales@oequest.com...
  • Page 15: Dfb-4-B Command Set

    DFB-B Benchtop User’s Manual Page 12 of 12 5. DFB-4-B Command Set 5.1. Serial Port Connection Details • Baud Rate: 9600 • Data Bits: 8 • Stop Bits: 1 • Parity: None • Flow Control: None 5.2. Query Commands – Read the device information (see format below) READ{CR/LF} –...

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