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1) When this product is brought out of Japan, some laws or regulations of a destination country may prohibit this product from being used there. In such countries, the use of this product may lead to being punished, but Santec Corporation shall not be responsible in any way.
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Manual contains information and precautions necessary for the operation of OTF-320. This manual is intended for those with suffcient knowledge to conduct the evaluation of laser danger and its safe control. Before operating OTF-320, you should frst thoroughly read this Instruction Manual and become familiar with its contents. After reading this Instruction Manual, keep it close at hand for easy reference at any time.
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OTF-320 Operation Manual How to Read the Manual Before operating OTF-320, please read carefully this instruction manual. This Operation Manual consists of 9 Chapters: Chapters 1 to 4 illustrate the outline of this product, safety precautions, and installation of the product.
Optical Tunable Filter OTF-320 Explanation of Terms The meanings of the following terms used in this Operation Manual are defined as below: (1) Meaning DANGER This indicates pressing DANGER, and if it DANGER!! is not avoided, personnel death or serious injury results, therefore, it is the most emphasized special information.
OTF-320 Operation Manual Contents Introduction How to Read the Manual Explanation of Terms 1. Safety Information 2. Production Composition 3. Panel Description 3-1. External Appearance 3-2. Dimensions 4. Installation 5. Basic Operation 5-1. Optical Fiber Connection 5-2. Setting the Wavelength and Locking the dial / Unlocking the dial 6.
Please note the following points when utilizing the instrument in order to protect the instrument, and prevent instrument failure. Regarding the OTF-320, when a laser source is input to the connector, the laser is output from another connector. The laser beam may cause permanent damage to your sense of sight if it comes in contact with your eyes.
Optical Tunable Filter OTF-320 Production Composition This product is composed of the OTF-320 body and accessories. Check to make sure that all the following items are included. OTF-320 body Inspection report OTF-320 body (1) Inspection report (1) Check to make sure that the product body and the accessories have no scratches or stains. If any item...
Optical Tunable Filter OTF-320 Panel Description 3-1 External Appearance Indicator for Wavelength Knob Dial Optical Output Connector Nameplate Optical Input Connector Optical Fiber The dial is in the locked position to lock the optical stage to prevent the damage during shipment. Please turn the knob counter clockwise to release and unlock the optical stage.
Optical Tunable Filter OTF-320 Installation Pay attention to the following guidelines for safe, trouble-free operation. This product is a high-precision device: • Do not place in direct sunlight. • Do not place under high temperature and high humidity. • Do not place in an environment with dust, dirt, salt, or corrosive gas.
Before connecting the input light, check that the optical power does not exceed the maximum specified level for the OTF-320. The maximum level is +25dBm. If the optical input exceeds this limit, there is a risk of damage to the OTF-320’s internal optical elements.
OTF-320 Operation Manual 5-2 Setting the Wavelength and Locking the dial/Unlocking the dial Set the wavelength by turning the dial or the knob on the dial for wavelength setting. Turn the dial clockwise for longer wavelengths; turn counter clockwise for shorter wavelengths.
8-2 Cleaning the Optical Connector Connection of the optical fber with dust and dirt on the end of the optical connectors of the OTF-320 cause loss of optical output, therefore, clean the connector periodically.
Optical Tunable Filter OTF-320 Troubleshooting Fault condition Cause Action Wavelength tuning is Setting out of range. Check the acceptable not possible. setting range. Dial is locked. Release knob for the unlock. No light output. End face of the optical connector is dirty. Clean the end face of the optical connector.
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