THORLABS EDFA100SX User Manual

THORLABS EDFA100SX User Manual

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C-Band Fiber Amplifiers –
PXIe Plug-In Modules
User Guide

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  • Page 1 EDFA100SX and EDFA300SX C-Band Fiber Amplifiers – PXIe Plug-In Modules User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ........................3 Chapter 4 Specifications ....................... 6 Chapter 5 Mechanical Drawings ....................8 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ......................9 Chapter 7 Certifications and Compliance ..................10 Chapter 8 Warranty and RMA Information ................. 11 Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................12...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Safety

    Caution: ESD Sensitive Component The EDFA100SX and EDFA300SX are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please ensure to store this product in the original protective electrostatic bag when the product is not installed in the chassis. Take all appropriate precautions to discharge personnel and equipment before making any connections to the unit.
  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Description

    PXIe module is designed to be operated inside a standard PXIe chassis (not sold by Thorlabs). The PXIe chassis provides power to the module and the amplifier can be remotely controlled using a computer that is connected to the PXIe chassis. The...
  • Page 5: Chapter 3 Operation

    C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 3: Operation Chapter 3 Operation Laser Warning Avoid Exposure – Radiation Emitted from apertures. Do not look into the laser aperture while the laser is on. Injury to the eye may result. Laser should not be turned on unless there is an optical fiber connected to the laser output port.
  • Page 6 C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 3: Operation mode? Query Device Operating Mode Returned Value: A, B, C 1 for constant current, 2 for constant power, 3 for constant gain value of current (mA), power (dBm), gain (dB) 1 for emission state ON, 0 for emission state OFF defmode Store Default Operating Mode Syntax: defmode...
  • Page 7 C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 3: Operation ld1curr Read Pump Current 2 Returned Value: Pump Current 2 in mA Device Locator whoami (Emission LED blinks in order to physically locate the device within a chassis. Amplifier emission is disabled during this operation.) Mode of Operation The EDFA modules can be operated in three modes.
  • Page 8: Chapter 4 Specifications

    FC/APC Compatible, 2.0 mm Narrow Key For the EDFA100SX, this specifies the wavelength range over which the output power (at 3 dBm input power) does not fall below 18 dBm. For the EDFA300SX, this specifies the wavelength range over which the small signal gain (at -20 dBm input power) does not fall below 35 dB.
  • Page 9 C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 4: Specifications General Specifications General Specifications Electrical Power (From PXIe Chassis) 12 W (1 A @ 12 V) Dimensions (H X W X D) 128.7 x 40.3 x 207.2 mm (5.07” X 1.59” X 8.16”) Weight 0.45 kg (1 lb) Typical power consumption under standard laboratory environmental conditions.
  • Page 10: Chapter 5 Mechanical Drawings

    C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 5: Mechanical Drawings Chapter 5 Mechanical Drawings Figure 1 Mechanical Drawing Page 8 TTN322093-D02...
  • Page 11: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The list below shows some of the common issues that may arise during the operation of the device and the suggested troubleshooting steps to resolve them. Please contact your local Thorlabs Technical Support office with any questions. Description of the Problem Resolution Amplifier cannot be enabled.
  • Page 12: Chapter 7 Certifications And Compliance

    C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 7: Certifications and Compliance Chapter 7 Certifications and Compliance Page 10 TTN322093-D02...
  • Page 13: Chapter 8 Warranty And Rma Information

    Waste treatment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. It is the user’s responsibility to delete all private data stored on the device prior to disposal.
  • Page 14: Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    C-Band Fiber Amplifier Module Chapter 9: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at for our most up-to-date www.thorlabs.com/contact contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc.
  • Page 16 www.thorlabs.com...

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