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E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide
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2E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302
Notices
Copyright © 2000, 2001 Agilent
Technologies Deutschland GmbH.
All rights reser ed.
No part of this manual may be
reproduced in any form or by any
means (including electronic
storage and retrie al or
translation into a foreign
language) without prior agreement
and written consent from Agilent
Technologies, Inc. as go erned by
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copyright laws.
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The material contained in this
document is subject to change
without notice. Agilent
Technologies makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to this
material, including, but not limited
to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Agilent
Technologies shall not be liable for
errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of
this material.
The battery is a consumable part
and is not subject to the E6000C
warranty.
Edition/Print Date
All Editions and Updates of this
manual and their creation dates
are listed below.
E6000-91031: E0302
First Edition ….......…… March 2002
Pre ious ersions ........ April 2001,
May 2001, No ember 2001
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Eligible, and is awarded Bellcore’s
Certification of Excellence for its
OTDR Data Format.
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Safety Summary
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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be
obser ed during all phases of operation of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or
with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual iolates
safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended
use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
GENERAL
This product is a Safety Class 3 instrument (pro ided
with a protecti e earth terminal). The protecti e features
of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner
not specified in the operation instructions.
All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are
Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This instrument (without AC Adapter) is intended for
outdoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree
2 en ironment. It is designed to operate at a maximum
relati e humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000
meters. Refer to the specifications tables and
“Temperature and Humidity” on page 179 for the ac
mains oltage requirements and ambient operating
temperature range.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER
Verify that the product is set to match the a ailable line
oltage, the correct fuse is installed, and all safety
precautions are taken. Note the instrument’s external
markings described under Symbols.
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FUSES
Only fuses with the required rated current, oltage, and
specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be
used. Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse
holders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes.
DO NOT REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT COVER
Operating personnel must not remo e instrument co ers.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must
be made only by qualified ser ice personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or defecti e should be
made inoperati e and secured against unintended
operation until they can be repaired by qualified ser ice
personnel.
WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to
a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to
an operating procedure, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
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Safety Summary
E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 5
Symbols
Caution, refer to accompanying documents
Hazardous laser radiation
Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
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Safety Summary
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Initial Laser Safety Information
E6001A E6003A E6003B
Laser Type FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Eu-
rope)
3A 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
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Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW 50 mW 50 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 10 µs 10 µs20µs
Pulse Energy (Max) 500 nWs 500 nWs 500 nWs
Output Power (CW) 500 µW 500 µW500µW
Beam Waist Diameter 9 µm9µm9µm
Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1
Wavelength 1310
±25nm
1310/1550
±25nm
1310/1550
±25nm
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Safety Summary
E6000C Mini-OTDR User’s Guide, E0302 7
E6004A E6007A E6008B
1310 nm 1550 nm
Laser Type FP-Laser
InGaAsP
MQW-Laser
AlGaInP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Eu-
rope)
3A 2 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
12 11
Output Power (Pulse Max) 50 mW n/a 120 mW 200 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 10 µsn/a 20µs20µs
Pulse Energy (Max) 500 nWs n/a 2.4 µWs 4.0 µWs
Output Power (CW) 500 µW 500 µW 500 µW 500 µW
Beam Waist Diameter 9 µm9µm9µm9µm
Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Wavelength 1310/
1550
±25nm
635 ±10nm 1310
±25nm
1550
±25nm
E6012A
1550 nm 1625 nm
Laser Type FP-Laser
InGaAsP
FP-Laser
InGaAsP
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Europe) 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
11
Output Power (Pulse Max) 200 mW 200 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 20 µs20µs
Pulse Energy (Max) 4.0 µWs 4.0 µWs
Output Power (CW) 500 µW 500 µW
Beam Waist Diameter 9 µm9µm
Numerical Aperture 0.1 0.1
Wavelength 1550 ±25nm 1625 ±20nm
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Safety Labels
The following laser safety warning labels are fixed on the
panel of the Mini-OTDR modules (that is, all modules
except the E6006A and E6007A submodules):
USA
E6005A / E6009A
1300 nm 850 nm
Laser Type FP-Laser In-
GaAsP
MOCVD
GaAlAs
Laser Class
According to IEC 825 (Europe) 3A 3A
According to 21 CFR 1040.10
(Canada, Japan, USA)
11
Output Power (Pulse Max) typ ≤ 30 ns 20 mW 40 mW
Output Power (Pulse Max) typ > 30 ns 10 mW 20 mW
Pulse Duration (Max) 10 µs 100 ns
Pulse Energy (Max) 200 nWs 4 nWs
Output Power (CW) 50 µW 20 µW
Beam Waist Diameter 50 µm 62.5 µm
Numerical Aperture 0.2 0.27
Wavelength 1300 ±25nm 850 ±25nm
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Non-USA
The following symbol is fixed to the panel of the Mini-
OTDR modules, next to the laser output:
A sheet of laser safety warnings is included with the laser
module. You must stick the labels in the local language
onto the outside of the instrument, in a position where
they are clearly isible to anyone using the instrument.
The following laser safety labels should be fixed to the
E6007A submodule:
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