LightWave Systems OMH-6722B User Manual
User’s Guide
Silicon Power / Wavehead
OMH-6722B
ILX Lightwave Corporation · P. O. Box 6310 · Bozeman, MT, U.S.A. 59771 · U.S. & Canada: 1-800-459-9459 · International Inquiries: 406-556-2481 · Fax 406-586-9405
ilx.custhelp.com · www.ilxlightwave.com
70023303_R00_03_03
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyandWarrantyInformation ...............................vii
SafetyInformationandtheManual.................................vii
GeneralSafetyConsiderations....................................vii
SafetySymbols ............................................viii
SafetyMarkingSymbols ........................................viii
Warranty.................................................. ix
Comments,Suggestions,andProblems ............................xi
Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications
Product Overview ............................................1
SafetyConsiderations...........................................1
AvailableOptionsandAccessories ................................ 2
Specifications ...............................................3
Chapter 2 Operation
Installation .................................................5
Power-Up ..................................................6
Front Panel Controls . . .......................................6
UnusedFunctions .............................................. 7
ErrorDisplay .................................................. 7
RearPanelConnections ......................................... 7
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InputConnector ...............................................7
AnalogOutput ................................................. 8
General Operating Procedures .................................9
Warm-upandEnvironmentalConsiderations ......................... 9
BeamAlignmentConsiderations .................................. 9
DivergingBeams(LaserDiodes)................................ 10
CollimatedBeams ........................................... 10
FocusedBeams............................................. 10
FiberOpticCable............................................ 10
MeasuringorSettingtheWavelength.............................. 10
Zeroing .....................................................11
UserCalibration .............................................. 12
Installing Fiber Optic Adapters .................................13
CareandMaintenance .......................................13
Cleaning .................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Command Reference
Introduction ................................................15
Common Commands . . ......................................15
Device-Dependent Commands . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ 15
Error Messages ............................................16
ProgrammingExamples ........................................ 16
Chapter 4 Calibration
CalibrationOverview ........................................19
RecommendedEquipment ...................................... 19
Warm-up .................................................... 19
Manual Operation User Calibration . . ...........................20
Remote(GPIB)OperationUserCalibration .......................20
Programming a Fixed Offset to Wavelength and Power Measurements . 21
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ResettingtheUserCalibration .................................21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Introduction ................................................23
Troubleshooting Guide . ......................................23
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LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1 OMM-6810B Front Panel .........................6
Figure 2.2 Rear Panel Input ................................7
Figure 2.3 PowerAnalogOut ...............................8
Figure 2.4 OMH-6722B Optical Measurement Head .............9
Figure 2.5 WavelengthSetting .............................10
Figure 3.1 CommandPathStructure ........................18
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LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 Device-Dependent Commands valid with the OMH-6722B 17
Table 3.2 Device-Dependent Commands which are not usable
with the OMH-6722B 18
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SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Safety and Warranty Information section provides details about cautionary
symbols used in the manual, safety markings used on the instrument, and
information about the Warranty including Customer Service contact information.
Safety Information and the Manual
Throughout this manual, you will see the words Caution and Warning indicating
potentially dangerous or hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in
death, serious or minor injury, or damage to the product. Specifically:
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in minor or
moderate injury or damage to the product or equipment.
Warning indicates a potentially dangerous situation which can result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Visible and/or invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct exposure to the beam.
General Safety Considerations
If any of the following conditions exist, or are even suspected, do not use the
instrument until safe operation can be verified by trained service personnel:
• Visible damage
• Severe transport stress
• Prolonged storage under adverse conditions
• Failure to perform intended measurements or functions
If necessary, return the instrument to ILX Lightwave, or authorized local ILX
Lightwave distributor, for service or repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained (see the contact information on page xiii).
All instruments returned to ILX Lightwave are required to have a Return
Authorization Number assigned by an official representative of ILX Lightwave
Corporation. See Returning an Instrument on page xi for more information.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This section describes the safety symbols and classifications.
Technical specifications including electrical ratings and weight are included within
the manual. See the Table of Contents to locate the specifications and other
product information. The following classifications are standard across all ILX
Lightwave products:
• Indoor use only
• Ordinary Protection: This product is NOT protected against the harmful ingress of moisture.
• Class I Equipment (grounded type)
• Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed ±10% of the nominal supply voltage.
• Pollution Degree II
• Installation (overvoltage) Category II for transient overvoltages
• Maximum Relative Humidity: <80% RH, non-condensing
• Operating temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C
• Storage and transportation temperature of –40 °C to 70 °C
• Maximum altitude: 3000 m (9843 ft.)
• This equipment is suitable for continuous operation.
Safety Marking Symbols
This section provides a description of the safety marking symbols that appear on
the instrument. These symbols provide information about potentially dangerous
situations which can result in death, injury, or damage to the instrument and other
components.
Caution,
refer to
manual
Caution, risk
of electric
shock
On: In position of a bistable push control.
The slash (I) only denotes that mains are on.
or
(I)
Earth
ground
Te r mi n a l
Protective
Conductor
Te r mi n a l
Alternating
current
Caution, hot
surface
Off: Out position of a bistable push control.
The circle (O) only denotes that mains are off.
or
(O)
Visible and/or
invisible laser
radiation
Frame or
chassis
Te rm in a l
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