EXFO FTB-2200 User Manual

FTB-2200

Broadband Source for FTB-200 v2

User Guide

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Contents

Certification Information ....................................................................................................... iv

1 Introducing the FTB-2200 Broadband Source ............................................ 1

Typical Applications ................................................................................................................1

Conventions ............................................................................................................................2

2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 3

3 Setting Up and Operating the Broadband Source ..................................... 5

Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................5

Starting Module Applications ...............................................................................................11

Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................13

Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................15

Activating or Deactivating Light Emission .............................................................................16

4 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 17

Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................................................................................................18

Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................20

Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................22

Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................23

5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 25

Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................25

Obtaining Online Help ..........................................................................................................26

Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................27

Transportation ......................................................................................................................28

6 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 29

General Information .............................................................................................................29

Liability .................................................................................................................................30

Exclusions .............................................................................................................................30

Certification ..........................................................................................................................30

Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................31

EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................32

Index ................................................................................................................ 33

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Certification Information

Certification Information

North America Regulatory Statement

This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the
United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable
North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada
and the United States.

Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,
subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003
compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to
ensure compliance to the applicable standards.

The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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1 Introducing the FTB-2200

FTB-2200

BROADBAND SOURCE

OUT

ACTIVE

Broadband Source

The FTB-2200 Broadband Source is a polarization scrambled broadband
LED source covering the C + L bands. It is ideal for high-accuracy
polarization mode dispersion (PMD) measurement and has been
specifically designed to be used with EXFO’s FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer.

Typical Applications

This light source is suitable for high-accuracy PMD measurement, quality
control, calibration, acceptance testing and loss and return loss testing.

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Introducing the FTB-2200 Broadband Source

Conventions

Conventions

Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand
the following conventions:

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.

IMPORTANT

Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.

For more information on equipment ratings, refer to the FTB-200 v2
Compact Modular Platform user guide

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2 Safety Information

WARNING

Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active.
Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are
protected at all times.

WARNING

The use of controls, adjustments and procedures, namely for
operation and maintenance, other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection
provided by this unit.

IMPORTANT

When you see the following symbol on your unit , make sure
that you refer to the instructions provided in your user
documentation. Ensure that you understand and meet the required
conditions before using your product.

IMPORTANT

Other safety instructions relevant for your product are located
throughout this documentation, depending on the action to
perform. Make sure to read them carefully when they apply to your
situation.

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Safety Information

Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards
IEC 60825-1: 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10, except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. Invisible laser radiation may be
encountered at the output port.

Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments (for
example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a
distance of 100 mm may pose an eye hazard.

The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 1M source:

WARNING

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3 Setting Up and Operating the

Broadband Source

Inserting and Removing Test Modules

CAUTION

Never insert or remove a module while the FTB-200 v2 Compact
Modular Platform is turned on. This will result in immediate and
irreparable damage to both the module and unit.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging your unit, use it only with modules approved by
EXFO.

WARNING

When the laser safety LED is flashing, at least one of your modules
is emitting an optical signal. Please check all modules, as it might
not be the one you are currently using.

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Setting Up and Operating the Broadband Source

Inserting and Removing Test Modules

To insert a module into the FTB-200 v2 Compact Modular
Platform:

1. Turn off your unit.

2. Position the unit so that its front panel is facing you.

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Setting Up and Operating the Broadband Source

Inserting and Removing Test Modules

3. Take the module and place it vertically so that the retaining screw hole
is at the left of the connector pins.

CAUTION

Inserting a module upside down could result in permanent damage
to the module, as the connector pins might be bent.

4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into the grooves of the unit’s
module slot.

5. Push the module all the way to the bottom of the slot, until the
retaining screw makes contact with the unit casing.

6. Place the unit so that its bottom panel is facing you.

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Setting Up and Operating the Broadband Source

Turn retaining screws

clockwise

Bottom panel

Inserting and Removing Test Modules

7. While applying slight pressure to the module, lift the mobile part of the
retaining screw and use it to turn the retaining screw clockwise until it
is tightened.

This will secure the module into its “seated” position.

When you turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect
the module.

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Setting Up and Operating the Broadband Source

Turn retaining screws

counterclockwise

Bottom panel

Inserting and Removing Test Modules

To remove a module from the FTB-200 v2 Compact Modular
Platform:

1. Turn off your unit.

2. Position the unit so that the bottom panel is facing you.

3. Lift the mobile part of the retaining screw and use it to turn the

retaining screw counterclockwise until it stops.

The module will be slowly released from the slot.

4. Place the unit so that the top panel is facing you.

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