Troubleshooting - OPTILAB TWL-C-M Series User Manual

TWL-C-M User's Manual

5. Troubleshooting

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YMPTOM
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PTICAL OUTPUT POWER
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NOT HIGH ENOUGH
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PTICAL OUTPUT POWER
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UNSTABLE
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NIT DOES NOT POWER
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UP
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NIT RESETS OR BLINKS
ON AND OFF
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600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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OSSIBLE
C: Optical input / output connector is dirty.
S: Disable optical output to seed laser and clean optical
connectors.
C: Use of incorrect optical adapter or connector.
S: Use only the indicated optical adapter and connector. If
measurement instruments accept different connector type, then
use a hybrid patchcord.
C: Optical input / output connector damaged.
S: Measure optical output power with power meter and compare
with original 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 receptacles to prevent the damage of internal optical
connectors.
C: Insufficient optical output isolation.
S: Connect isolator of corresponding wavelength to optical output
connector.
C: Blown fuse.
S: Contact Optilab, LLC to replace fuse.
C: Insufficient electrical voltage.
S: Check that the electrical supply is 110 / 220 VAC.
C: Power cord is loose.
S: Plug power cord is firmly into the unit.
C: Insufficient electrical voltage.
S: Check that the electrical supply is at least 100 VAC.
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