
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

>
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

Safety Considerations
Before operation, review the instrument and manual, including the red safety
page, for safety markings and instructions
.You must follow these to ensure safe
operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition.
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the container
or cushioning, keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment
for completeness and veried the instrument both mechanically and electrically.
The Performance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the
instrument. If the contents are incomplete, mechanical damage or defect is
apparent, or if an instrument does not pass the operator's checks, notify the
nearest Hewlett-Packard oce.
Warning
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform
electrical tests when there are signs of shipping damage to
any portion of the outer enclosure (covers, panels, etc.).
Line Power Requirements
The HP 81554SM operates when installed into the HP 8153A Lightwave
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
The module can be stored or shipped at temperatures between040
C and
+70C. Protect the module from temperature extremes that may cause
condensation within it.
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Initial Safety Information for Laser Source Modules
The Specications for these modules are as follows:
HP 81554SM
Laser Type
Laser Class
According to IEC 825-1 3A
(not USA)
(EN 60825-1 Europe)
According to 21 CFR 1040.10 1
(USA)
Output Power
Beam Diameter
Numerical Aperture
Wavelength
1310/1550620nm
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
>
-1dBm
9m
0.1
iv

Sicherheitsinformation fur Laser Quellen
Die Spezikationen f ur die Lasereinsch ube sind wie folgt:
HP 81554SM
Laser Typ
Laser Klasse
Entsprechend IEC 825-1 3A
(EN 60825-1 Europa)
Ausgangsleistung
Strahldurchmesser
Numerische Apertur
Wellenl
ange
1310/1550620nm
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
>
-1dBm
9m
0.1
v

Informations et Consignes de Securite Relativesa l'Utilisation
des Lasers.
Les Sp ecications des Modules Laser sont les Suivantes:
HP 81554SM
Type de Laser
Classe du Laser
Conforme au STD IEC 825-1 3A
(EN 60825-1 Europe)
Puissance de Sortie
Diam^etre du Faisceau
Ouverture Numerique
Longueur d'Onde
1310/1550620nm
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
>
-1dBm
9m
0.1
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Contents
C. HP 81554SM Specications
Suppelementary Performance Characteristics ...... .... C-2
Internal Digital Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Output Attenuation .... ...... ...... ..... C-2
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
D. HP 81554SM Performance Tests
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Record .......................... D-2
Test Failure .......................... D-2
Instrument Specication ...... ...... ...... .. D-3
Performance Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Output Power and Stability Tests .... ..... ...... D-3
I. Output Power Test.. ...... ..... ...... . D-4
II. Attenuation Function Test................ D-4
III. Modulation Function Test.......... ...... D-5
IV. Stability Test....................... D-5
E. Cleaning Procedures
The Cleaning Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Other Cleaning Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Preserving Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Cleaning Instrument Housings ................. E-4
Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Cleaning Cable Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Cleaning Connector Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Cleaning Connector Interfaces ................ E-6
How to clean instruments with a physical contact interface .. E-7
Light dirt .. ...... ...... ...... ..... E-7
Heavy dirt ........................ E-7
D-1
D-1
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Figures
D-1. Performance Test Setup ................... D-4
Tables
C-1. HP 81554SM Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Contents-2

C
HP 81554SM Specications
Specications describe the instrument's warranted preformance. Supplementary
performance characteristics describe the instrument's non-warranted typical
performance.
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
Central Wavelength
[1]
FP-Laser
1310620nm
1550620nm
Fiber Type
Spectral Bandwidth (RMS)
Output Power
CW-Stability
[3]
[4]
[2]
single-mode 9/125m
<
2.5/4nm rms
>
-1dBm
Short Term (15min, T=Constant)60.005dB
Long Term (6h, T=0 to 55C61K)60.05dB
Operating Tempreature
Dimensions
Weight
Recalibration Period
[1]
Central Wavelength is shown on the display.
[2]
rms: root mean square.
[3]
Class 3A according to IEC 825-1 (1993), Class 1 according to FDA CFR 21 (1986)
[4]
After a warm-up time of 60 min. with output enabled. If previously stored at
0C to +55C
75mm H, 32mm W, 335mm D
(2.8"2
1.3"2
13.2"2
)
net 0.7kg (1.5lbs), shipping 1kg (2.2lbs)
1 year
the same temperature, 20 min. only.
HP 81554SM Specications C-1