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Optical Signal Test Set
100529A. 100560A
User's Manual 2023-02-17
Description:
The Optical Signal Test Set (OSTS) is a low power miniature instrument intended for general purpose
optical testing. The 100529A consists of a high performance optical power meter, stable CW laser
source, and variable optical attenuator. All functions are controlled and monitored via Windows
software and a USB port which also provides power to the unit.
Optical System Test Set, PN 100529A
An OEM CCA version of the OSTS is also offered (PN 100560A). The OEM version adds a second
optical power meter and Ethernet port which can be used instead of the USB.
Optical System Test Set Dual OEM version, PN 100560A
All optical connections are brought out on single mode LC connectors allowing each subsystem to be
used independently or together. Connecting the laser output, variable attenuator, and power meter
together allows for self calibration. The supplied Windows software allows the user to read and log
optical power levels, adjusts the laser power, and set the VOA attenuation, as well as some advanced
features described below.
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- Page 1 The Optical Signal Test Set (OSTS) is a low power miniature instrument intended for general purpose optical testing. The 100529A consists of a high performance optical power meter, stable CW laser source, and variable optical attenuator. All functions are controlled and monitored via Windows software and a USB port which also provides power to the unit.
- Page 2 The 100529A provides an LED next to the USB port which flashes blue at the sample rate; if the laser is on, the LED will flash blue/red.
- Page 3 Optical Signal Test Set 100529A. 100560A User’s Manual 2023-02-17 • Auto toggle button: When enabled the chart auto-scales to the chart data; the chart continues to expand accordingly as new data points are added. • Zoom All button: Expands the chart to its extremes (-120dBm to +10dBm).
- Page 4 Optical Signal Test Set 100529A. 100560A User’s Manual 2023-02-17 Calibration and Zeroing The Optical Signal Test Set is designed to be self calibrating using a few simple steps listed below. Calibration is performed at the factory and all parameters are stored in the unit, therefore calibration only needs to be performed periodically or if the measurement accuracy is in question.
- Page 5 Optical Signal Test Set 100529A. 100560A User’s Manual 2023-02-17 Calibrate VOA This procedure measures the minimum insertion loss and calibrates the VOA in 0.1dB steps. The entire procedure takes less then ten minutes to complete. When finished the VOA dial will reflect the minimum VOA insertion loss and maximum usable range.
- Page 6 “hardware” tab. Click on “device manager” and expand the “Ports (COM & LPT)” item. Locate the “Spectronix, Inc.” entry and note the assigned COM number, (ie “COM4”). This is the COM port that the software will use to communicate with the device.
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