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OPTILAB EDFA-PA-L-B User Manual

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EDFA-PA-L-B USER'S MANUAL
Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier – Pre-Amp Type, L-Band, Benchtop
Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the EDFA-PA-L-B 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. 1.1
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Nov.10
, 2021

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  • Page 1 EDFA-PA-L-B USER’S MANUAL Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier – Pre-Amp Type, L-Band, Benchtop Caution: The user must read this manual before operating the EDFA-PA-L-B unit. Operations other than those described in this manual may result in personal injury and damage to the unit.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2019 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

    EDFA-PA-L-B 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 ISPLAY CREEN 2.4.

  • Page 4: General Information

    Touchscreen and remote interface 1.4. User Safety 1. The EDFA-PA-L-B unit emits high intensity invisible light from the optical output receptacle. Avoid direct exposure to skin and eyes. 2. The equipment case is fully certified for EMS protection. The user should never open the equipment case;...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Page 2 of 10 2. Operation 2.1. Introduction This chapter describes how to operate the EDFA-PA-L-B unit, and discusses the location and function of the controls and connectors. 2.2. Initial Inspection Your EDFA-PA-L-B was carefully inspected before it left the manufacturer. It should be in proper working order upon receipt.

  • Page 6: Controls

    Multiple output ports are available upon request. The ports shown are FC/APC type. An external optical isolator at specified wavelength should be used to protect the EDFA-PA-L-B from optical feedback and to improve stability Optilab, LLC 600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012...
  • Page 7 This feature is not enabled on all units.  LAN P This terminal is used allow for Ethernet connection to the EDFA-PA-L-B for remote operation and monitoring. This feature is not enabled on all units. I This BNC female connector is a safety interlock. It must be NTERLOCK shorted in order for the pump lasers to enable.Use the...

  • Page 8: Main Display Screen

    5. After checking all physical patchcord connections, turn the input signal laser source on. 6. Turn the front panel Laser Enable Switch to the On position. 7. The EDFA-PA-L-B is now enabled. The laser output will then be activated, as indicated by the Main Display Output Power monitor value. Optilab, LLC 600 E.
  • Page 9 EDFA-PA-L-B User’s Manual Page 6 of 10 Optical Output Adjustment Procedure 1. To adjust the optical output level for the EDFA-PA-L-B, press the SHIFT touchscreen button to toggle cursor placement followed by pressing the INC button to increase cursor placement value.

  • Page 10: Pc Connection Mode (Optional)

    EDFA-PA-L-B User’s Manual Page 7 of 10 PC Connection Mode (OPTIONAL) 1. Connect the EDFA-PA-L-B to computer via a standard USB 2.0 cable, and refer to the following connection diagram and serial port settings: Serial Port Settings Baud Rate:9600 bps Data Bits：8...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    C:Optical output connector damaged. S:Measure optical output power with power meter and compare with readout on Main Display. 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.

  • Page 12: Service And Support

    3. Service and Support 3.1. Warranty Optilab, LLC guarantees its EDFA-PA-L-B unit 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.

  • Page 13: Care Of Fiber-Optic Connectors

    EDFA-PA-L-B User’s Manual Page 10 of 10 3.3. 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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