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- Page 1 EVOA1550F & EVOA1550A Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators User Guide...
- Page 3 4.6 Digital Output Power Display ....................11 4.7 Modulation Input & Monitor Output Connections ..............12 4.8 Power Lock .......................... 12 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Cleaning ..................12 Chapter 6 Disposal ........................14 Chapter 7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................... 15...
- Page 4 Optical fibers coupled to these EVOAs should be single mode over the operating range of the EVOA (e.g. SMF-28- J9), and either FC/PC connectors (Item # EVOA1550F) or FC/APC connectors (Item # EVOA1550A) are accepted. The wavelength selector switch accesses calibrated settings for 1310 nm and 1550 nm, and also provides a position which the user can calibrate for any wavelength from 1250 nm to 1625 nm.
- Page 5 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 1: Introduction Technical Data 1.4.1 Specifications Item # EVOA1550F EVOA1550A 2.0 mm Narrow Key 2.0 mm Narrow Key Fiber Interfaces FC/PC FC/APC Wavelength Range 1250 to 1625 nm 200 mW (Max) Input Power Absolute Maximum: 250 mW Attenuation Minimum: 1.5 dB (Typ.)
- Page 6 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4.2 Mechanical Drawing Figure 1 Mechanical Drawing for EVOA1550F(A) Rev. C, December 31, 2024 Page 3...
- Page 7 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 1: Introduction Components 1.5.1 Features Fiber Bulkhead (2 Places) Utility 2.0 mm Narrow Key Panel Label Indicates PC or APC Compatibility Digital Display Wavelength Selector: 1310 nm, 1550 nm, or User Bi-Stable Lock Button Power Adjustment Rocker Knob Power...
- Page 8 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 1: Introduction Charging Indicators Green: Fully Charged 2.1 mm Charging Jack for Yellow: Charging Included Power Supply USB Mini-B Rocker Power Switch Charging Jack SMA Modulation Input SMA Monitor User Wavelength Output Calibration Pot Figure 4 Utility Panel (Side View) Rev.
- Page 9 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 1: Introduction Simplified Declaration of Conformity Page 6 000-104-213...
- Page 10 Thorlabs warrants material and production of the EVOA1550F and EVOA1550A for a period of one year starting with the date of shipment in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Thorlabs’ General Terms and Conditions of Sale which can be found at https://www.thorlabs.com/Images/PDF/LG-PO-001_Thorlabs_terms_and_%20agreements.pdf...
- Page 11 Inputs and outputs must only be connected with shielded connection cables. Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be carried out or components not supplied by Thorlabs be used. These products have been tested and found to comply with the limits according to IEC 61326-1 for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
- Page 12 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 3: Quick Start Guide Chapter 3 Quick Start Guide The components inside these products are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Take all appropriate precautions, including grounding personnel and equipment, before making any connections to the unit. In the box, you should find the EVOA and its power supply with a 2.1 mm coaxial plug that matches the power input jack on the side of the unit.
- Page 13 LED indicates that charging is complete. If both LEDs are lit, there is a battery fault. If this occurs, unplug the charger and try again. Please contact Thorlabs’ tech support (techsupport@thorlabs.com) if this occurs repeatedly.
- Page 14 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 4: Operating Instructions and Details • Item # EVOA1550F has FC/PC connectors. • Item # EVOA1550A has FC/APC connectors. The fiber patch cable and connectors should be cleaned whenever a connection is made. We recommend the FCC-7020 Fiber Connector Cleaner and the FBC250 Bulkhead Cleaner for fiber tips and bulkheads, respectively.
- Page 15 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 5: Maintenance and Cleaning of resolution (the leftmost digit has a maximum value of 1). The display range will auto-scale for low or high input power, and changes over at about 15 mW. The digital display also has a Low Battery warning that indicates when the battery needs to be charged. The warning appears while there is still sufficient charge remaining for the Li-ion battery not to degrade.
- Page 16 The end faces of any fiber patch cables being connected to the EVOA should be cleaned every time a connection is made. Use, for example, Thorlabs’ FCC-7020 Fiber Connector Cleaner (sold separately). The end faces of the EVOA’s internal connectors can be easily damaged by dirty fiber ends, and if damage occurs, the unit will need to be returned to Thorlabs for repair.
- Page 17 Contact Thorlabs for more 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 18 Electronic Variable Optical Attenuators Chapter 7: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. Corporate Headquarters Product Manufacturer Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs, Inc. 43 Sparta Ave...
- Page 20 www.thorlabs.com...
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