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ASE-C-MSA Series User’s Manual ASE Source Module in MSA Footprint Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the ASE-C-MSA unit. Operations other than those described in this manual may result in personal injury and damage to the unit.
ECHANICAL RAWING 3. TROUBLESHOOTING 4. SERVICE AND SUPPORT 4.1 W ARRANTY 4.2 S ERVICE AND ALIBRATION 4.3 C ARE OF IBER OPTIC ONNECTORS Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 343-1496, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: sales@oequest.com...
ASE source module in MSA footprint. Product Overview The Optilab ASE-C-MSA is an Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) based broadband light source in a multi-source agreement (MSA) footprint module. It is available in single output channel or 3 output channels version. The ASE-C- MSA is a reliable and cost-effective module with one or three output channels.
Notify Optilab, LLC promptly if any notable damage is found. Panel Diagram and Controls...
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Page 3 of 10 Power Adapter – Cable Assembly Optilab provide two types of power adapters options to interface with ASE-C-MSA module. These adapters are optional to use. They are designed for users with little experience using modules to plug and play. The main difference of the two types of adapters lies in the power supply form.
TTL Format. Pin 13 – Enable, short this pin to GND to enable the internal power Power. All other Pins – Not Connected Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 343-1496, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: sales@oequest.com...
2. Connect the ASE module to the power adapter by using the 30-pin cable. 3. Connect the power adaptor to a +5 V DC power supply (depends on the power adaptor the customer received, the Optilab PS-5-M power supply or a typical coaxial +5 VDC AC/DC adaptor can be used) through DC power socket.
Using the USB port (or RS-232 cable) on the cable assembly, connect the ASE module to a PC using the following connection diagram and serial port settings: Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 343-1496, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: sales@oequest.com...
Set the pump SETC PUMP Current:050 between 0 mA and the current to be 50 protect current (600 mA typically). Mechanical Drawing Unit: mm Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (602) 343-1496, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: sales@oequest.com...
S: Measure optical output power with power meter and compare with readout on PC connection ‘READ’ command. 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.
Service and Support Warranty Optilab, LLC guarantees its ASE-C-MSA module is guaranteed 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.
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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...