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Index

Index-1

A

accuracy performance, 

2-6

active probe, 

2-14

Agilent 11900B adapter, 

1-3

Agilent offices, 

5-17

APC 2.4 (f-f) adapter, 

1-3

APC 3.5 (f-f) adapter, 

1-3

Atten units softkey, 

2-16

attenuation

range, 

2-16

Attenuation softkey, 

2-16

attenuator scaling, 

2-16

automatic measurement, 

2-13

auxiliary power connector, 

2-5

B

Bandwidth key, 

2-15

Bandwidth/Wavelength... softkey, 

2-15

Bessel-Thomson filter, 

2-15

C

cabinet, cleaning, 

iii

Cal status softkey, 

2-19

Calibrate probe softkey, 

2-20

Calibrate softkey, 

2-18

calibration

external scale, 

3-14

factory, 

3-4

mainframe, 

3-4

O/E, 

2-20

, 

3-6

O/E converters, 

3-14

O/E user wavelength, 

3-9

offset zero, 

2-20

, 

3-12

overview, 

3-1

plug-in module vertical calibration, 

3-11

probe, 

3-15

probes, 

3-14

skew, 

3-14

user, 

3-7

validity, 

2-19

vertical, 

2-6

voltage probe, 

3-15

care

of cabinet, 

iii

care of fiber optics, 

v

, 

2-8

channel

display, 

2-13

input, 

2-5

scale, 

2-17

setup, 

1-2

, 

2-10

Channel 1 Calibration Status message, 

2-19

Channel autoscale softkey, 

2-15

Channel key, 

1-2

, 

2-10

classification

product, 

iii

cleaning

adapters, 

5-16

cabinet, 

iii

fiber-optic connections, 

5-7

, 

5-15

non-lensed connectors, 

5-15

compressed dust remover, 

5-14

connector

care, 

5-7

cotton swabs, 

5-14

Current Date message, 

2-19

Current Frame Delta Temp, 

2-19

D

damaged shipment, 

1-3

decibel calculation, 

2-16

declaration of conformity, 

4-7

digital offset, 

2-14

Display softkey, 

2-13

dust caps, 

5-15

E

Ext gain softkey, 

2-17

Ext offset softkey, 

2-17

extender cables, 

1-4

external scale calibration, 

3-14

External scale... softkey, 

2-16

external trigger

input, 

2-5

level, 

2-7

F

factory calibration, 

3-4

fiber optics

care of, 

v

, 

2-8

cleaning connections, 

5-7

connectors, covering, 

1-6

Summary of Contents for 83482A

Page 1: ...Agilent 83482A Optical Electrical Plug In Module User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer Buyer supplied software or interfac ing unauthorized modifica tion or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation or maintenance No other warranty is expressed or implied Agilent Technologies specifically dis claims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness ...

Page 3: ...se parts Do not attempt to clean internally WAR N I N G This is a Safety Class 1 product provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous Intentional interrupt...

Page 4: ...r dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts then forced convection must be used C AUT IO N Always use the three prong ac power cord supplied with this instrument Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage C AUT IO N Do not connect ac power until you have verified the line voltage is correct Damage to the equipment could result C AUT IO N...

Page 5: ...e exceeded Measurement accuracy it s up to you Fiber optic connectors are easily damaged when connected to dirty or damaged cables and accessories The Agilent 83482A s front panel INPUT connector is no exception When you use improper cleaning and handling techniques you risk expensive instru ment repairs damaged cables and compromised measurements Before you connect any fiber optic cable to the Ag...

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Page 7: ...g In Module 2 4 Menu and Key Conventions 2 9 Channel Setup Menu 2 10 Displaying the Channel Setup Menus 2 13 3 Calibration Overview Factory Calibrations 3 4 User Calibrations Optical and Electrical 3 7 Complete Calibration Summary 3 19 4 Specifications and Regulatory Information Specifications 4 3 Characteristics 4 7 Declaration of Conformity 4 9 5 Reference In Case of Difficulty 5 2 Error Message...

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Page 9: ...1 Step 1 Inspect the Shipment 1 3 Step 2 Install the Plug in Module 1 4 Returning the Instrument for Service 1 5 Getting Started ...

Page 10: ...mmer s Guide supplied with the mainframe For service information refer to the optional Agilent 83482A Service Guide C AUT IO N This product is designed for use in INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 per IEC 1010 and 664 respectively C AUT IO N The input circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Therefore avoid applying static discharges to the front panel input connectors ...

Page 11: ... 4 mm connector shipping cap Agilent part number 54124 24101 1 each If your shipment is damaged or incomplete save the packing materials and notify both the shipping carrier and the nearest Agilent Technologies Service office Agilent Technologies will arrange for repair or replacement of damaged or incomplete shipments without waiting for a settlement from the transportation company Notify the Agi...

Page 12: ...e The plug in module will not function if it is installed in slots 2 and 3 To make sure the analyzer meets all of the published specifications there must be a good ground connection from the plug in module to the mainframe The RF connectors on the rear of the plug in module are spring loaded so fin ger tighten the knurled screw on the front panel of the plug in module to make sure the plug in is s...

Page 13: ...tenance contract it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or contract the warranty is at the front of this manual If the instrument is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an Agilent Technologies mainte nance plan Agilent Technologies will notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the unit When an instrument is returned to a Agilent Technologies service office for se...

Page 14: ... N Instrument damage can result from using packaging materials other than the original materials Never use styrene pellets as packaging material They do not adequately cushion the instrument or prevent it from shifting in the carton They may also cause instrument damage by generating static electricity 3 Pack the instrument in the original shipping containers Original materials are available throu...

Page 15: ... filled with air bubbles Use the pink antistatic Air Cap to reduce static electricity Wrapping the instrument several times in this ma terial will protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton 4 Seal the carton with strong nylon adhesive tape 5 Mark the carton FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE 6 Retain copies of all shipping papers ...

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Page 17: ...82A Optical Electrical Plug In Module 2 2 Options and Accessories 2 3 Front panel of the plug in module 2 5 Menu and Key Conventions 2 9 Channel Setup Menu 2 10 Displaying the Channel Setup Menus 2 13 Channel Setup Menu ...

Page 18: ... signal s average power In addition the User Cal feature provides for con sistent accuracy at any wavelength between 1000 nm and 1600 nm using a source and power meter The optical channel frequency response is designed to minimize distortion of the displayed optical pulse To achieve this performance the Agilent 83482A does not include any provision for switching a SONET SDH filter into the channel...

Page 19: ...iconic Option 017 SC Optional accessories Agilent 54006A 6 GHz divider probe Agilent 54008A 22 ns delay line Agilent 54118A 500 MHz to 18 GHz trigger Agilent 10086A ECL terminator Connection devices Agilent 81000AI Diamond HMS 10 connector interface Agilent 81000FI FC PC SPC APC connector interface Agilent 81000KI SC connector interface Agilent 81000SI DIN 47256 4108 6 connector interface Agilent ...

Page 20: ... connector Optical channel has an Agilent Technologies universal adapter for 9 125 µm single mode fiber input The purpose of the plug in module is to provide measurement channels including sampling for the mainframe The plug in module scales the input signal sets the bandwidth of the system and allows the offset to be adjusted so the signal can be viewed The output of the plug in module is an anal...

Page 21: ...nput The front panel also has a Probe Power connector for Agilent 54700 series probes an Aux Power connector for general purpose use and a key for each channel that displays the softkey menu The softkey menu allows you to access the channel setup features of the plug in module The front power Probe Power connector allows automatic channel scaling and probe calibration with Agilent 54700 series pro...

Page 22: ... the plug in module You do not need to turn off the mainframe to install or remove the plug in modules Refer to Step 2 Install the Plug in Module on page 1 4 for informa tion on installing the plug in module C AUT IO N Do not use extender cables to operate the plug in module outside of the mainframe The plug in module using extender cables can be damaged by improper grounding when using extender c...

Page 23: ...hen the trigger source is listed as trigger 4 C AUT IO N The maximum safe input voltage is 2 V peak ac 16 dBm C AUT IO N The input circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Therefore avoid applying static discharges to the front panel input connectors Before connecting any coaxial cable to the connectors momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together Avoid tou...

Page 24: ...ded Measurement accuracy it s up to you Fiber optic connectors are easily damaged when connected to dirty or damaged cables and accessories The Agilent 83482A optical electrical plug in module s front panel INPUT connector is no exception When you use improper cleaning and handling tech niques you risk expensive instrument repairs damaged cables and compromised mea surements Before you connect any...

Page 25: ...he softkeys displayed depend on the front panel key pressed and which menu is selected Shifted functions are indicated by the front panel Shift key followed by the shaded shifted function for exam ple the Local function above the Stop Single front panel key will be shown as Shift Local A softkey with On and Off in its label can be used to turn the softkey s function on or off To turn the function ...

Page 26: ...the instrument is properly earth grounded to prevent buildup of static charge At the top of the plug in module are the Channel keys These keys give you access to the Channel Setup menu for each input The Channel Setup menu is displayed on the right side of the screen when the Channel key is pressed There are several types of softkeys available A description of the different softkeys and their func...

Page 27: ...2 11 Channel Setup Menu Channel Setup Menu Figure 2 1 Optical Channel Setup menu ...

Page 28: ...2 12 Channel Setup Menu Channel Setup Menu Figure 2 2 Electrical Channel Setup menu ...

Page 29: ...set are displayed at the bottom left of the waveform area They remain on the display until the channel is turned off or an automatic measurement is performed The automatic mea surement results share the same area of the display as the channel setups When the channel display is off the waveform display for that channel is turned off pulse parameter measurements are stopped and acquisition on that c...

Page 30: ...s the voltage at the center of the graticule area and the range of offset is 12 times the full resolution chan nel scale For optical channels the offset wattage is the wattage two graticule divisions above the bottom of the screen This is set because unlike voltage displays negative power levels do not exist but the zero power level can be viewed clearly when the offset is set to zero watts You ca...

Page 31: ...mea surements Factory calibrated wavelengths are 1310 nm and 1550 nm A user calibrated wavelength is also available and can be calibrated in the range from 1000 nm to 1600 nm Refer to Chapter 3 Calibration Overview for additional information on performing a calibration Key Path Channel Bandwidth Wavelength Wavelength Channel autoscale The Channel Autoscale function provides a convenient and fast m...

Page 32: ...that matches the device connected to the analyzer When the attenuation is set correctly the analyzer maintains the current scale factors if possible All marker values and voltage or wattage measurements will reflect the actual signal at the input to the external device The attenuation range is from 0 0001 1 to 1 000 000 1 When you connect a compatible active probe to the probe power connector adja...

Page 33: ...n and Ext offset When you select Ampere Watt or unknown on an electrical channel or Volt on an optical channel two additional functions become available External Gain and External Offset These two additional functions allow you to compensate for the actual characteristics of the probe rather than its ideal characteristics For example you might have an amplified lightwave converter with ideal char ...

Page 34: ...ows you to place the triggered edge at the center of the display when you are using a power splitter connected between the channel and trigger inputs Another use for skew is when you are comparing two waveforms that have a timing difference between them If you are more interested in comparing the shapes of two waveforms rather than the actual timing difference between them you can use Skew to over...

Page 35: ...rame calibration was performed A positive number indicates how many degrees warmer the mainframe is currently as compared to the temperature of the mainframe at the last mainframe calibration Channel 1 Calibration Status The instrument displays Calibrated or Uncalibrated depending on whether the last plug in module calibration is still valid A calibration can be invalidated if The mainframe has cy...

Page 36: ...more than 5 C In order to ensure that instrument specifications are met perform the plug in vertical calibration Performing an Offset Zero calibration is much faster than performing a com plete vertical calibration Key Path Channel Calibrate Offset zero O E cal The plug in module is provided with factory optical calibrations at 1310 nm and 1550 nm The O E Calibration function allows you to calibra...

Page 37: ...3 Factory Calibrations 3 4 User Calibrations Optical and Electrical 3 7 Complete Calibration Summary 3 19 Calibration Overview ...

Page 38: ...s The first section describes factory calibrations A factory calibration consists of verifying instrument perfor mance to all specifications If an instrument fails to meet specifications adjustment or repair may be necessary For most users this will mean ship ping the instrument back to an authorized service center Some users may purchase the required instrumentation and perform the factory timeba...

Page 39: ... instruments to meet specifi cations over the recommended calibration interval provided that the instru ment is operated within the specified operating environment To maintain specifications periodic recalibrations are necessary We recommend that the plug in module be calibrated at an Agilent Technologies service facility every 12 months Users are encouraged to adjust the calibration cycle based o...

Page 40: ...ed or unprotected Next to the switch there is a Table 3 1 Factory Calibration Summary Calibration What is calibrated Measurements Affected Recommended Interval Softkey Path Mainframe Calibration Accuracy and continuity of the timescale Channels affected optical electrical All time base measurements such as rise time fall time eye width and jitter Annually at Agilent service center or if operating ...

Page 41: ...the Agilent 83480A 54750A Service Guide A mainframe calibration should be performed on a periodic basis annually or when the ambient operating temperature has changed by and remains 5 C dif ferent than the operating temperature at which the last mainframe calibration was performed To see how much the operating temperature has changed since the last mainframe calibration and the date of the last ma...

Page 42: ...hannel measurements is dependent on proper O E calibration O E calibrations should be performed annually Most customers return their optical plug ins to an authorized Agilent Technologies service center for this calibration at the same time they are hav ing their mainframes re calibrated The Agilent 83480 series optical modules have one or two standard wave lengths 850 nm or 1310 1550 nm The O E C...

Page 43: ...s have calibration procedures for adjusting timebase skew monitoring and adjusting internal offsets performing a user defined O E responsivity adjustment C AUT IO N The input circuits can be damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Avoid applying static discharges to the front panel input connectors Before connecting a coaxial cable to the connectors momentarily short the center and outer connectors...

Page 44: ... temperature changes by more than 2 C Utility Calibrate Calibrate Plug in Offset Zero Calibration Vertical offset is calibrated for the optical channel only This calibration doesn tincludevertical scale accuracy Channels affected optical Any optical vertical measurements including Vp to p eye height and extinction ratio Perform a plug in vertical calibration in order to meet published specificatio...

Page 45: ... Summary Calibration What is calibrated Measurements Affected Recommended Interval Key Path Probe calibration Probe Attenuation Channels affected electrical Any electrical measurement taken with the probe Whenever a probe is connected Electrical Channel Setup Calibrate Calibrate probe Channel Skew Calibrates out the small differences in delay between channels Useful for looking at timing differenc...

Page 46: ...wavelength calibration 1 Press the plug in module s front panel optical channel SETUP key 2 Press Bandwidth wavelength and then wavelength 3 Press Usr wavelength and then Enter NOTE The optical channel calibration accuracy is heavily dependent on the accuracy to which you know the optical source power For best results measure the optical source power with an optical power meter such as the Agilent...

Page 47: ...hich the Plug in calibration was performed To obtain the best measurement results it is recommended that a user verti cal calibration be performed after every 10 hours of continuous use or if the temperature has changed by greater than 2 C from the previous vertical cali bration To view the temperature change This procedure displays the temperature change that the instrument has undergone since th...

Page 48: ...al channel is offset drift this function is useful between the plug in module vertical calibrations if the plug in module has not been removed or reinstalled and the operating temperature has not changed more than 5 C In order to ensure that instrument specifications are met perform the plug in vertical calibration Performing an offset zero calibration is much faster than performing a com plete ve...

Page 49: ...Dark calibrations should be done for the following conditions Before any critical extinction ratio measurements are made After a plug in vertical calibration If a module has been removed If the mainframe power has been cycled If extinction ratio measurements are being made after the vertical scale or the offset has changed If the line power has been cycled the dark calibration invokes either the o...

Page 50: ...ion In addition the dark level amplitude when there is no signal present must be on the screen to perform a dark calibration 2 Press the blue shift key and then the Meas eye softkey which is located beneath the display 3 Press Extinction ratio and then Dark cal Disconnect all inputs from the module including the trigger signal and block any ambient light to the photodetector with a connector plug ...

Page 51: ...ing edges are at about a 45 angle 3 Press the plug in module s front panel channel SETUP key 4 Press Calibrate and then Skew 5 Adjust the skew on one of the channels so that the rising edges overlap at the 50 points Probe Calibration Probe calibration applies to electrical measurements only For active probes such as the Agilent 54701A which the instrument can identify through the probe power conne...

Page 52: ... to calibrate any network including probes or cable assemblies The instrument calibrates the voltage at the tip of the probe or the cable input To calibrate an Agilent Technologies identifiable probe 1 Press the plug in module s front panel channel SETUP key 2 Press Calibrate and then Calibrate Probe To calibrate a non identifiable probe 1 Connect the voltage probe to the plug in 2 Attach the prob...

Page 53: ...nown Instead set the external gain and external offset to compensate for the actual characteristics of the probe or device If you do not know the actual characteristics you can refer to the typical specifications that came with the probe or device 1 Press the plug in module s front panel channel SETUP key 2 Press External scale 3 Press Atten units Ratio Attenuation 1 1 and then Units Ampere Volt W...

Page 54: ...evice under test This feature is useful for adjusting out the effects of devices such as test fixtures and attenuators so that the reading on the display gives the measurement value associated with only the actual device under test To adjust the external scale 1 Press the plug in module s front panel channel SETUP key 2 Press External scale and set the Atten units to decibel 3 Press Attenuation an...

Page 55: ... optical Amplitude accuracy of all optical channel measurements Optical power meter accuracy Annual factory re calibration of standard wavelengths Not user accessible a O E User Wavelength Calibration The photodetector responsivity Channels affected optical All optical channel measurements at user wavelengths Annual re calibration of user defined non factory wavelengths Optical Channel Setup Calib...

Page 56: ...on or after a plug in vertical calibration is performed Shift Meas eye Extinction ratio Dark Cal Probe calibration Probe Attenuation Channels affected electrical Any electrical measurement taken with the probe Whenever a probe is connected Electrical Channel Setup Calibrate Calibrate probe Channel Skew Calibrates out the small differences in delay between channels Useful for looking at timing diff...

Page 57: ...4 Specifications 4 3 Characteristics 4 7 Declaration of Conformity 4 9 Specifications and Regulatory Information ...

Page 58: ...ecifications described warranted performance Characteristics Characteristics provide useful nonwarranted information about the func tions and performance of the instrument Characteristics are printed in italics Calibration cycle Agilent Technologies designs instruments to meet specifications over the rec ommended calibration interval provided that the instrument is operated within the specified op...

Page 59: ... C Tcal b reading 40 GHz 0 4 of full scale 2 mV 3 reading channel offset 2 C Tcal b reading dc Difference two marker accuracy on same channel a 12 4 GHz 0 8 of full scale 1 5 of delta marker reading 2 C Tcal b reading 0 4 hr Timecal c reading 20 GHz 0 8 of full scale 3 of delta marker reading 2 C Tcal b reading 0 4 hr Timecal c reading Transition Time 10 to 90 calculated from T 0 35 bandwidth 18 G...

Page 60: ...ion Note that the temperature term goes to zero upon execution of a vertical calibration c Where Timecal represents the time since the last user vertical calibration The uncertainty due to time typically stabilizes after 24 hours This term goes to zero upon execution of a vertical calibration Table 4 1 Agilent 83482A Electrical Channel Vertical Specifications Continued Table 4 2 Agilent 83482A Opt...

Page 61: ...nput Power 2 mW Maximum Safe Input 10 mW peak Wavelength Range 1000 to 1600 nm a It is recommended that a user vertical calibration be performed after every 10 hours of continuous use or if the temperature has changed by greater than 2 C from the previous vertical calibration b Where Tcal represents the temperature change in Celsius from the last user vertical calibration Note that the temperature...

Page 62: ...4 6 Specifications and Regulatory Information Specifications Table 4 4 Power Requirements Supplied by mainframe Table 4 5 Weight Net approximately 1 2 kg 2 6 lb Shipping approximately 2 1 kg 4 6 lb ...

Page 63: ... Agilent 54701A Active Probe Service Guide for complete probe characteristics Refer to the Agilent 83480A 54750A User s Guide for trigger specifications Table 4 6 Trigger Input Characteristics for Electrical and Optical Channels Nominal Impedance 50 Ω Input Connector 3 5 mm m Trigger Level Range 1 V Maximum Safe Input Voltage 2 Vdc ac peak 16 dBm Percent Reflection 10 for 100 ps rise time ...

Page 64: ...w the characteristic impulse response of the Agilent 83482A optical electrical plug in module The impulse response of the Agilent 83482A optical electrical plug in module dis played at 200 ps division The impulse response of the Agilent 83482A optical electrical plug in module dis played at 20 ps division ...

Page 65: ...4 9 Specifications and Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity ...

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Page 67: ...5 In Case of Difficulty 5 2 Error Messages 5 5 Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 5 7 Agilent Technologies Service Offices 5 17 Reference ...

Page 68: ...Agilent Technologies or returning the unit for service a few minutes spent performing some simple checks may save waiting for your instrument to be repaired If the mainframe does not operate Make the following checks Is the line fuse good Does the line socket have power Is the unit plugged in to the proper ac power source Is the mainframe turned on Is the rear panel line switch set to on Will the ...

Page 69: ...y signals on the channel inputs by pressing Autoscale See if any signals are present at the channel inputs by pressing Trigger Sweep freerun After viewing the signal press triggered Make sure Channel Display is on by pressing Channel Display on off on Make sure the channel offset is adjusted so the waveform is not clipped off the display If you are using the plug in module only as a trigger source...

Page 70: ...trical Plug In Module Service Guide or contact a qualified service department If all of the above steps check out okay and the plug in module still does not operate properly then the problem is beyond the scope of this book Refer to the optional Agilent 83482A Optical Electrical Plug in Module Service Guide or return the plug in module to a qualified service department ...

Page 71: ...einstalling plug in The mainframe could not correctly read the contents of the memory in the plug in 1 Remove and reinstall the plug in module Each time a plug in is installed the mainframe re reads the memory in the plug in module 2 Verify the plug in module is firmly seated in the mainframe slot 3 Verify the knurled screws at the bottom of the plug in module are finger tight 4 Install the plug i...

Page 72: ... a communication problem between the mainframe and the plug in module Make sure there is a good connection between the mainframe and the plug in 1 Remove and re install the plug in module 2 Verify the plug in module is firmly seated in the mainframe slot 3 Verify the knurled screws at the bottom of the plug in module are finger tight 4 The standard Agilent 54750A mainframe does not accept the Agil...

Page 73: ... the mechanical assembly that holds the ferrule in position against another identical ferrule Connectors also vary in the polish curve and concentricity of the core within the cladding Mating one style of cable to another requires an adapter Agilent Technologies offers adapters for most instruments to allow testing with many different cables Figure 5 1 on page 5 8 shows the basic components of a t...

Page 74: ...ents a good compromise between performance reli ability and cost If properly maintained and cleaned this connector can withstand many repeated connections However many instrument specifications require tighter tolerances than most connectors including the FC PC style can deliver These instruments cannot tolerate connectors with the large non concentricities of the fiber common with ceramic style f...

Page 75: ... of the Diamond HMS 10 connector The nickel silver allows an active centering process that permits the glass fiber to be moved to the desired position This process first stakes the soft nickel silver to fix the fiber in a near center location then uses a post active staking to shift the fiber into the desired position within 0 2 µm This process plus the keyed axis allows very precise core to core ...

Page 76: ...d of the fiber any stray particles or finger oil can have a significant effect on connector performance Where many repeat connections are required use of a connector saver or patch cable is recommended Figure 5 4 shows the end of a clean fiber optic cable The dark circle in the center of the micrograph is the fiber s 125 µm core and cladding which carries the light The surrounding area is the soft...

Page 77: ... the best possible performance when making measurements on a fiber optic system Never use metal or sharp objects to clean a connector and never scrape the connector Avoid matching gel and oils Figure 5 4 Clean problem free fiber end and ferrule Figure 5 5 Dirty fiber end and ferrule from poor cleaning ...

Page 78: ...ptic cable into a connector gently insert it in as straight a line as possible Tipping and inserting at an angle can scrape material off the inside of the connector or even break the inside sleeve of connectors made with ceramic material When inserting a fiber optic connector into a connector make sure that the fi ber end does not touch the outside of the mating connector or adapter Avoid over tig...

Page 79: ...rmance they can be used to determine connector degradation A smooth polished fiber end should pro duce a good return loss measurement The quality of the polish establishes the difference between the PC physical contact and the Super PC con nectors Most connectors today are physical contact which make glass to glass connections therefore it is critical that the area around the glass core be clean a...

Page 80: ...cedures in this section provide the proper steps for cleaning fiber optic cables and Agilent Technologies universal adapters The initial cleaning using the alcohol as a solvent gently removes any grit and oil If a caked on layer of material is still present this can happen if the beryllium copper sides of the ferrule retainer get scraped and deposited on the end of the fiber during insertion of th...

Page 81: ...an lint free cotton swab or lens paper 4 Clean the fiber end with the swab or lens paper Do not scrub during this initial cleaning because grit can be caught in the swab and become a gouging element 5 Immediately dry the fiber end with a clean dry lint free cotton swab or lens paper 6 Blow across the connector end face from a distance of 6 to 8 inches using filtered dry compressed air Aim the comp...

Page 82: ...ters allow you to connect the instrument to different types of fiber optic cables Figure 5 7 Universal adapters 1 Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean foam swab Cotton swabs can be used as long as no cotton fibers remain after cleaning The foam swabs listed in this section s introduction are small enough to fit into adapters Although foam swabs can leave filmy deposits these deposits are very thin a...

Page 83: ...s listed below Agilent Technologies Service Numbers Austria 01 25125 7171 Belgium 32 2 778 37 71 Brazil 11 7297 8600 China 86 10 6261 3819 Denmark 45 99 12 88 Finland 358 10 855 2360 France 01 69 82 66 66 Germany 0180 524 6330 India 080 34 35788 Italy 39 02 9212 2701 Ireland 01 615 8222 Japan 81 426 56 7832 Korea 82 2 3770 0419 Mexico 5 258 4826 Netherlands 020 547 6463 Norway 22 73 57 59 Russia 7...

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Page 85: ...kew 3 14 user 3 7 validity 2 19 vertical 2 6 voltage probe 3 15 care of cabinet iii care of fiber optics v 2 8 channel display 2 13 input 2 5 scale 2 17 setup 1 2 2 10 Channel 1 Calibration Status message 2 19 Channel autoscale softkey 2 15 Channel key 1 2 2 10 classification product iii cleaning adapters 5 16 cabinet iii fiber optic connections 5 7 5 15 non lensed connectors 5 15 compressed dust ...

Page 86: ... channel 2 15 optical to electrical converter scaling 2 16 P packaging for shipment 1 6 plug in message 2 20 plug in module features 2 4 front panel 2 5 installation 2 6 purpose 2 4 serial number 1 3 plug in module vertical calibration 3 11 power maximum input v 2 8 power level 2 14 probe attenuation 2 16 2 20 attenuation factor 2 16 characteristics 2 17 power 2 14 power connector 2 5 probe calibr...

Page 87: ...e 2 13 troubleshooting 5 2 U Units softkey 2 14 2 17 user calibrations 3 7 V vertical calibration 2 6 measurement 2 17 scale 2 13 2 14 2 15 waveform 2 14 voltage measurement 2 16 probe 2 20 voltage probe calibration 3 15 W wattage measurement 2 16 waveform display 2 13 horizontal 2 18 Wavelength key 2 15 wavelength settings 2 15 ...

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