YOKOGAWA AQ2180 User manual

User’s
Manual AQ2180
Optical Power Meter
User’s Manual
Yokogawa Meters & Instruments Corporation
IM AQ2180-01EN
1st Edition

Notes
1. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of continuing
improvements to the instrument’s performance and functionality. The figures given in this manual
may differ from those that actually appear on your screen.
2. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its
contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest
YOKOGAWA dealer.
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1st Edition: October 2012(YMI)
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Safety Information
Warnings!
Do not short-circuit the batteries. Excessive electrical current may cause personal injury due to
fumes,electric shock or equipment damage.
Do not operate the equipment near hot objects, in hot environments, in dusty/ humid atmosphere or when
condensation is present on the equipment. This may result in electric shock , product malfunction or poor
performance.
Safety Precautions
The general safety precautions described herein must be observed during all phases of operation.If the
instrument is used in a manner not specified in this guide ,the protection provided by the instrument may
be impaired .YOKOGAWA assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these
requirements.
The following symbole are used on this instrument.
Improper handing or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must refer to the user's manual
For special instructions. The same symbol appears in the corresponding place in the user's manual to
identify those instructions. In the manual, the symbol is used in conjunction with the word "WARNING" or
"CAUTION".
WANNING Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the user,
and precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences.
CAUTION Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or cause
damage to the instrument or user's data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent
such occurrences.
Note Calls attention to information that is important for proper operation of the instrument.
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Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Warranty
3 .Preparing for Operation
4. Specifications
5. Operation
6. Installing Software
7. Trouble Shooting
8. Recommended Replacement Parts
9. Maintenance
10. Outline drawing
11. Connector adapter
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1
The AQ2180 series are full featured palm sized and
lightweight optical power meters designed for use with
an optical Light source to perform optical loss
measurements on optical fiber cables.
optical connections to the AQ2180 are made via the
universal adapter interface on the top of the unit. The
instrument has 7 working wavelengths(AQ2180H is 5
wavelengths) to totally satisfy your needs.
It can be extensively used in telecommunication
projects and other situations where optical power of
wavelengths close to infrared ray needs to be
measured.
AUTO -OFF
270Hz
1kHz
2kHz
.8.8.8.8
RE F
1888
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nm
1 Introduction

2
Exclusions
The warranty on your equipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the following:
Unauthorized repair or modification
Misuse, negligence, or accident
Returning Product
To return product, you may contact YOKOGAWA to obtain additional information if necessary.
To serve you better, please specify the reasons for the return.
All delivery and mails should be sent to the following nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.
2 Warranty

3.1 Unpacking the instrument
Packing material
We suggest that you keep the original packing material. Using the original packing material is your
guarantee of protecting the instrument during transit.
Checking the package contents
The standard accessories of AQ2180 are as follows:
Checking for damage in transit
After unpacking the instrument, check to see whether it was damaged in transit. This is particularly
likely if the outer casing is clearly damaged. If there is damage, do not attempt to operate the
instrument or to repair it without authorization. Doing so can cause further damage and you may lose
your warranty qualification.
Product Name
Main Unit
Dry battery AA
Connector Adapter(FC,SC,LC,Ø1.25 ferrule,Ø2.5 ferrule)
Carrying Case
Operation Guide(Paper)
User's Manual(CD)
Data Manager(CD)
USB Cable
Protector
Strap
Qty.
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3 Preparing for Operation
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There is a battery indicator on the screen to show the remaining charge. There are four possibilities the
indicator may show, full, with 2 blacks, with 1 black and empty. If an empty battery indicator means the
power is almost out please replace it with a new one. To replace the batteries, please remove the
battery plate on the back of instrument.
When the battery charge is extremely low to supply the necessary power, the instrument will
automatically switch off.
Note
To eliminate the possibility of acid leakage, please take out the battery if the unit is not used for a long
time.
3.2 Discharged batteries
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4.1 Sensor Specifications
Model AQ2180 AQ2180H
Power level: 100 μW(-10dBm); CW, Wavelength: 1310, Spectral width: 5 nm or less (1310 nm),
ambient temperature: 23 ±2°C,Optical fiber: SM (ITU-T G.652), Optical connector: FC/PC, Polarization condition: Excluding
Polarization dependence,Removing/Installing connector adapter : Including,1 year aging
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Wavelength Range (nm)
Detector
Applicable Fibers Type
Optical Connector
Power Range(dBm)
Noise Level(dBm)
Uncertainty under standard conditions
850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625/1650 nm 1310/1490/1550/1625/1650 nm
InGaAs
Light emitted from SM(ITU-T G.652),
GI(50/125 µm),GI(62.5/125 µm)optical fiber
Light emitted from SM(ITU-T G.652),
optical fiber
FC, SC, LC, 1.25 ferrule, 2.5 ferruleØ Ø
-70~+10 dBm
-60 dBm
±5%
-50~+26 dBm
-40 dBm
±5%
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4 Specifications
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