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Operating and Programming Manual HP 81554SM Lightwave Multimeter Source Module SERIAL NUMBERS This manual applies to all instruments. ABCDE HP Part No. 81554-90012 Printed in Germany Second Edition E0796 www.valuetronics.com...
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> Control Serial Number: Edition 2 applies directly to all instruments. First Edition : 1st May 1990 : 81553-90011 : E0590 Second Edition : 1st March 1991 : 81553-90011 : E0391 ; 1st January 1992 : 81553-90011 : E0192 ; 1st December 1994 : 81553-90011 : E1294 ; 1st July 1996 : 81553-90011 : E0796 www.valuetronics.com...
Multimeter mainframe Operating Environment The HP 8153A safety information summarizes the HP 81554SM operating environment ranges. In order for the HP 81554SM to meet specications, the operating environment must be within the limits specied for the HP 8153A. Storage and Shipment...
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Initial Safety Information for Laser Source Modules The Specications for these modules are as follows: HP 81554SM Laser Type FP-Laser InGaAsP Laser Class According to IEC 825-1 (not USA) (EN 60825-1 Europe) According to 21 CFR 1040.10 (USA) Output Power >-1dBm...
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Sicherheitsinformation f ur Laser Quellen Die Spezikationen f ur die Lasereinsch ube sind wie folgt: HP 81554SM Laser Typ FP-Laser InGaAsP Laser Klasse Entsprechend IEC 825-1 (EN 60825-1 Europa) Ausgangsleistung >-1dBm Strahldurchmesser Numerische Apertur Wellenl ange...
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Informations et Consignes de S ecurit e Relatives a l'Utilisation des Lasers. Les Sp ecications des Modules Laser sont les Suivantes: HP 81554SM FP-Laser Type de Laser InGaAsP Classe du Laser Conforme au STD IEC 825-1 (EN 60825-1 Europe) >-1dBm...
Because of the modular nature of the instrument, these performance specications apply only to this module. You should insert these pages into the appropriate section of the manual. Table C-1. HP 81554SM Specications Type FP-Laser Central Wavelength 1310...
50%. Output Attenuation The output can be attenuated from 0 to 6dB, in steps of 0.1dB. Stability The value of the long term CW-stability doubles with just one minute warmup time (source enabled). C-2 HP 81554SM Specications www.valuetronics.com...
Introduction The procedures in this section test the optical performance of the instrument. The complete specications to which the HP 81554SM is tested are given in Table C-1. All tests can be performed without access to the interior of the instrument.
The Test Record can also be used as a permanent record and may be reproduced without written permission from Hewlett-Packard Test Failure If the HP 81554SM fails any performance test, return the instrument to the nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales/Service Oce for repair. HP 81554SM Performance T ests...
Specications are the performance characteristics of the instrument that are certied. These specications, listed in Table C-1, are the performance standards or limits against that the HP 81554SM can be tested. Appendix C also lists some supplemental characteristics of the HP 81554SM and should be considered as additional information.
I. Output Power Test 1. Make sure that cable connectors and detector windows are clean. 2. Turn instruments on, enable the laser output of the HP 81554SM and allow instruments to warm up for at least 20 minutes. 3. On the power meter: a.
Note the reaction on the Test Record. IV. Stability Test 1. Enable the HP 81554SM laser output and allow the instruments to warm up for 20 minutes. 2. Select the channel with the source. a. Press to select the parameter.
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Divide this result by 2 to obtain the value for the stability: DIF F Stability Note the result on the Test Record. T_TOTAL 7. Repeat the stability measurement (steps 5 and 6) with set to 6 hours. HP 81554SM Performance T ests www.valuetronics.com...
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Performance Test for the HP 81554SM Page 1 of 4 Test Facility: Report No. Date Customer Tested By Model HP81554SM Source Module Serial No. Ambient temperature Options Relative humidity Firmware Rev. Line frequency Special Notes: HP 81554SM Performance T ests...
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Description Model No. Trace No. Cal. Due Date 1. Lightwave Multimeter (Std.)(C01) HP 8153A 2. Opt. Head Interface Module (C01) HP 81533A 3. Optical Head 1310nm (C01) HP 81524A 4. Lightwave Multimeter (DUT) HP 8153A 5. Connector Interface HP 81000AI 6.
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Performance Test for the HP 81554SM Page 3 of 4 Model HP 81554SM Source Module Date Test Minimum Maximum Measurement No. Test Description Spec. Result Spec. Uncertainty 1310nm Output Power Test Output Power -1dBm 0.1dB Attenuation Function Test Passed (P)/Failed (F) Modulation Function Test III.
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Performance Test for the HP 81554SM Page 4 of 4 Model HP 81554SM Source Module Date Test Minimum Maximum Measurement No. Test Description Spec. Result Spec. Uncertainty 1550nm Output Power Test Output Power -1dBm 0.1dB Attenuation Function Test Passed (P)/Failed (F) Modulation Function Test III.
Cleaning Procedures The Cleaning Kit A full cleaning kit contains the following items: This is usually available from pharmaceutical suppliers or chemists. Isopropyl alcohol If possible, use alcohol supplied for medical purposes, rather than impure alcohol or alcohol with additives. Caution Do not use other solvents as some can damage plastic materials and claddings.
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This is available from tobacco shops. Pipe-cleaner Ensure that the bristles of the pipe-cleaner are soft, so that they do not scratch your device during cleaning. Caution Store your pipe-cleaners carefully and never reuse them as dust and dirt from the air or from previous cleaning can scratch and dirty your optical device.
Do not use normal washing-up liquid, as it can leave behind an iridescent lm. These are available from HP. The part number is HP 92193N (80 Wipes per Premoistened box).
Preserving Connectors Listed below are some hints on how to keep your connectors in the best possible condition. Making Before you make any connection you must ensure that all cables and Connections connectors are clean. If they are dirty, use the appropriate cleaning procedure. When inserting the ferrule of a patchcord into a connector or an adapter, make sure that the ber end does not touch the outside of the mating connector or adapter.
Cleaning Procedures If you are unsure about the correct cleaning procedure for your device or if you are unsure whether the procedure given here is suitable for your device, check with the manufacturer or sales distributor, or try the procedure on a dummy or test device rst. Cleaning Cable Connectors Cleaning connectors is dicult as the core diameter of a singlemode ber is only about 9 m.
Cleaning Connector Adapters Caution Some adapters have an anti-re
ection coating on the back to reduce back re
ection. This coating is extremely sensitive to solvents and mechanical abrasion. Extra care is needed when cleaning these adapters. Preferred 1. Clean the adapter by rubbing a new, dry cotton-swab over the surface using Procedure a small circular movement.
How to clean instruments with a physical contact interface Where possible, remove any connector interface from the optical output of the instrument before you start cleaning. Light dirt Use compressed air to blow away larger particles of dirt. Clean the instrument's connector with a dry cotton swab.
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If you discover scratches, or if the dust has burnt into the surface due to a high power application, then your only option (depending on the degree of pollution and depth of the scratches) is to polish the connector. Polishing connectors is very dicult. We strongly recommend that only skilled personnel should attempt this.
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