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EXFO T100S-HP Getting Started

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T100SHP_GS_6v3.1

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  • Page 1 T100S-HP High Power Tunable Laser Getting Started www.EXFO.com T100SHP_GS_6v3.1...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Contact Information To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. Technical Support Group 400 Godin Avenue Tel. USA and Canada: 1 866 683-0155 Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 Fax: 1 418 683-9224...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Description of the Rear Panel....................14 Installing and Connecting the Product ....................16 Unpacking and Installing the Product....................16 Connecting the T100S-HP to a Power Source ................... 17 Connecting External Optical Devices to the product ................. 17 Turning on/off and Initializing the Product ..................19 Initializing the Laser..........................

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information For Your Product

    The product is equipped with a frame or chassis terminal. On (Power) Off (Power) On/Off (Power) Fuse Electrical Safety Information This unit uses an international safety standard three-wire power cable. This cable serves as a ground when connected to an appropriate AC power outlet. Getting Started with T100S-HP...
  • Page 5 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. • Use only accessories designed for your unit and approved by EXFO. For a complete list of accessories available for your unit, see its technical specifications or contact EXFO.
  • Page 6 Pout max: / Psortie max. : ≤ 42 mW (on 1240-1400 nm); 100 mW (on 1400-1680 nm) Complies with standards 21 CFR 1040.10, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. Getting Started with T100S-HP...

  • Page 7: Product Presentation

    1. Product Presentation Product Features The T100S-HP is a high-performance, self-aligned external cavity laser. It is a general- purpose instrument designed for fiber-optic system testing and precise WDM component testing, as well as for research and development in the field of optical communications.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Table 1: T100S-HP – Main Features Technical Specifications The following table lists the technical specifications of all T100S-HP models. Important The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO web...
  • Page 9 Operation: +10 ˚C to +35 °C (+50 ˚F to +95 °F) Storage: -10 °C to +50 °C (+14 °F to +122 °F) Maximum relative humidity < 80 % (non-condensing) Altitude (maximum operating) 2000 m (6562 ft) Table 3: Environmental Specifications Getting Started with T100S-HP...
  • Page 10 Time at each scan step 0.1-25 s (Pause timer) Table 4: Valid Range for Parameter Settings Available Accessories and Replaceable Parts For information about accessories and replaceable parts, contact your EXFO sales representative. Name Description Fuse see Technical Specifications, p. 8...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    A USB key containing the user documentation and available software For more information on replaceable parts, see section Available Accessories and Replaceable Parts, p. 10. This section provides an overview of the operating interfaces of all T100S-HP functions. 1.3.1 Description of the Front Panel...
  • Page 12 Description λ.f Edits the current value of the emission wavelength λ or the optical frequency f., and enables the entry of a new value (see T100S-HP User Guide, section Changing the Emission Wavelength or Frequency, p. 27). • Edits the current value of the output power P, and allows the entry of a new value (see T100S-HP User Guide, section Changing the Optical Output Power and Diode Current, p.
  • Page 13 Remote To change the GPIB address and to activate/deactivate the RS- 232 remote mode: see T100S-HP Programming Guide. To enable the coherence control function (see T100S-HP User Guide, section Turning On/Off Coherence Control, p. 32). Remote Switches between remote mode and manual mode (see T100S-HP Programming Guide).

  • Page 14: Description Of The Rear Panel

    Sync: BNC connector for motor Sync. • λ: BNC connector for wavelength monitoring. You can also use this output connector as a trigger, as explained in T100S-HP User Guide, section Activating/Deactivating the λ Output as a Trigger, p. 49. •...
  • Page 15 • Remote Interlock: SUBD-9 connector for laser safety (safety interlock is mandatory for Class 3B and 4 laser products. Note that T100S-HP lasers are Class 1M). For a detailed description on particular connectors, see T100S-HP User Guide, section Using the Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs, p. 43.

  • Page 16: Installing And Connecting The Product

    6. On the front panel, in the OUTPUT area, make sure the key-lock switch is in STBY position before applying power. 7. Place the T100S-HP in the wanted operating position as illustrated in Figure 3, p. 16. To tilt the T100S-HP upward, deploy the two retractable legs located below it.

  • Page 17: Connecting The T100S-Hp To A Power Source

    3. Connect one end of the power supply cable to the rear panel of the product and plug the other end to the proper voltage mains supply point. The T100S-HP is equipped with a self-regulating power supply that adapts to both AC 110V and 230V voltages, and 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequencies.
  • Page 18 Installing and Connecting the Product Procedure 1. Make sure fiber-optic connectors are clean. 2. On the front panel, in the OUTPUT area, remove the protective cap and connect external optical components and instruments to the T100S-HP via the FC/APC fiber- optic connector. Caution •...

  • Page 19: Turning On/Off And Initializing The Product

    3. Turning on/off and Initializing the Product Initializing the Laser Before Starting Caution If the T100S-HP has previously been shut down (see section Shutting Down the Product, p. 20), you must wait at least thirty seconds before initializing the laser again. Warning...

  • Page 20: Enabling/Disabling The Laser Output

    Subject For laser safety reasons, the T100S-HP laser output is not immediately enabled after system turn-on and initialization. After the initialization routine, the T100S-HP is in Disabled mode, as shown on the third display (DATA area). Important For laser safety reasons the T100S-HP features a Remote Interlock connector at the rear-panel that can connect to an external remote interlock switch.

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