Photonwares Agiltron EDFA-1C2111 Series Technical manual

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EDFA Operation Instruction
(Summary of operation only. Details can be found in the User’s
Manual coming with each EDFA)
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1Warning
1) Use specific optical fiber cable only, see the manual coming with each EDFA. Improper
fiber cable may cause poor performance or even damage to EDFA.
2) Clean and inspect connectors and fiber ends prior to installation.
3) Use only industry approved methods, materials, and solutions for cleaning.
4) Always turn off the EDFA prior to plugging/unplugging fiber cable. Failure to do so may
cause permanent damage to EDFA.
2Summary
A picture of standard EDFA front panel is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Front panel of EDFA
•EDFA needs 100-240V AC power. Its on-off power switch locates on rear panel.
•The connectors on its front panel are for laser input and output.
•The USB/RS232 port is for remote control.
•The Emission Button is for ON/OFF of whole unit.
Note:
a. When it is OFF the USB/RS232 functions are disabled.
b. Each EDFA is designed to work in certain temperature range. Humidity should
not exceed 90%. Installation is recommended in a temperature & humidity
controlled, dust-free environment.
3Connection and Operation
1) Plug the AC power cord into the receptacle on the rear panel of the module, and connect
to 100-240V AC power source.
2) Clean the connectors of optical fiber cables properly, and then connect them to the
corresponding input/output ports.
Note: ensure that the wavelength and power of the input light are within the
EDFA specifications.
3) Normally remote software control is needed through USB/RS232 port. Connect EDFA to
a computer by using the cable coming with EDFA.
4) Turn power on using the rocker switch on the rear panel of EDFA.

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5) Push the Emission Button to turn on the whole device. The Emission Button will be
lighted up.
6) Use GUI on computer to control output power. Please see Part 4 for instruction.
7) When turn off EDFA ensure to deactivate power output first by using GUI, then push the
Emission Button to light-off, and turn off AC power.
4Software Instruction
Please see the User’s Manual coming with EDFA.