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3Connection and Operation
1) Plug the AC power cord into the receptacle on the rear panel of the module, and connect
to 110V AC power source.
2) Clean the FC/PC connectors of SMF-28 fiber cables properly, and then connect them to
the corresponding input/output ports.
Note: ensure that the wavelength and power of the signal light are within the
EDFA specifications.
3) When remote control is needed connect micro-USB port to a computer by using the USB
cable coming with the device.
4) Turn power on using the rocker switch on the rear panel of the module.
5) Push the Emission Button to turn on power output. The Emission Button will be lighted
up when output is on. USB functions become active when Emission Button is ON.
6) When turn off the EDFA ensure to deactivate power output first by pushing the Emission
Button to light-off, and then turn off AC power.
4Software Instruction
1) Copy the GUI software from the USB flash drive coming with the device to host
computer.
2) Open the software. Its interface is shown below.
Figure 2: Remote control software: port selection
3) Turn on Emission on the front panel of the EDFA to enable USB functions.
4) Select the serial port which the EDFA is connected to, and click Open.
5) To read current working parameters from the EDFA for one time click Getting button.
6) To automatically and continuously read working parameters from the EDFA, check Auto
Getting and click Getting button.
