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OPTILAB SWL-1550-M User Manual

Swept wavelength laser module, 1550nm type
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Optilab SWL-1550-M User's Manual
Swept Wavelength Laser Module, 1550nm Type
Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the SWL-1550-M
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. 1.5
th
Dec 15
, 2021

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  • Page 1 Optilab SWL-1550-M User’s Manual Swept Wavelength Laser Module, 1550nm Type Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the SWL-1550-M unit. Operations other than those described in this manual may result in personal injury and damage to the unit.
  • 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

    SWL-1550-M User’s Manual Page iii of iii Table of Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 I NTRODUCTION 1.2 P RODUCT VERVIEW 1.3 F EATURES 1.4 U AFETY 2. OPERATION 2.1 I NTRODUCTION 2.2 I NITIAL NSPECTION 2.3 C ONTROLS 2.4 DB15 P IAGRAM 2.5 O...

  • Page 4: General Information

    SWL-1550-M contains a fast tunable laser source with driver circuit and control electronics. Through the electrical voltage input, the SWL-1550-M is a laser source that provides a fast, continuous wavelength sweeping from 1520 nm to 1610 nm (90nm version) The optional RS-232 port will provide laser status monitoring and laser control functions.

  • Page 5: User Safety

    Page 2 of 11 1.4 User Safety 1. The SWL-1550-M unit emits high intensity invisible light from the optical output receptacle. Avoid direct exposure to skin and eyes. 2. The module case is fully certified for EMS protection. The user should never open the module case;...

  • Page 6: Controls

    The output fiber port for the SWL unit. The fiber port shown Port is FC/APC type.  Voltage Tuning Port This 50-Ohm SMA port is used to sweep the SWL-1550-M device across its wavelength potential range. For more information, please see page 7.
  • Page 7 +5 / -5 VDC and RS232 pin terminals for remote interfacing. M DC O This four-pin output port is not used with the SWL-1550-M OLEX series of lasers, as the DB15 provides the primary electrical power signals.

  • Page 8: Db15 Pin-Out Diagram

    5. Turn the Laser Key Switch to the On position. 6. The SWL-1550-M is now enabled, with both status LEDs enabling to green. 7. To voltage tune the device, you can use either a DC programmable power supply to manually adjust and sweep the wavelength (from -5 to +45 VDC;...
  • Page 9 SWL-1550-M User’s Manual Page 6 of 11 Patchcord Swapping Procedure 1. Turn the Laser Key Switch to the OFF position to disable the SWL-1550-M output. 2. Swap patchcords as desired. Only connect the indicated connector patchcords to the optical output receptacle, cleaning them as necessary.

  • Page 10: Pc Connection Mode

    2 kHz sweeping frequency. Frequencies used beyond 2 kHz may cause permanent damage to the SWL-1550-M device, and is not covered by your warranty! 2.6 PC Connection Mode...

  • Page 11: Rs232 Command Set

    When the electrical connections have been made, and the software settings for serial port transmission are set correctly, you are now able to send commands to the LR module. For the basic SWL-1550-M, there is only the READ command, which displays the current parameters and settings.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    C: Optical output connector damaged. S: Measure optical output power with power meter and compare with original Optilab test data. 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 ports to prevent the damage of optical connectors.

  • Page 13: Service And Support

    Note that the warranty will be void upon any attempt to open or to fix the equipment by the user without prior approval of Optilab, LLC 4.2 Service and Calibration Your SWL-1550-M unit has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 14: Care Of Fiber-Optic Connectors

    SWL-1550-M User’s Manual Page 11 of 11 4.3 Care of Fiber-optic Connectors Damage to optical connectors account for more than 70 percent of equipment performance degradation. To avoid such damage, the user should use only industrial grade 99% pure isopropyl alcohol and follow the procedures below to keep the connectors, adaptors and receptacles clean.

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