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BLACK BOX

Compact light source tests single-mode or multi-

mode optical fiber.

Operates in either continuous wave (CW) mode or modulated mode.
Lightweight unit saves power and is easy to carry.

Basic Single-Mode or Multimode Light Source

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) •

FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax

724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,
PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]

Customer

Support

Information

October 2009

FOLS-SM-100

FOLS-MM-100

.8.8.8.8

1888

OFF

>2s PERM

270Hz 1kHz 2kHz

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Page 1: ...ght Source Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Customer Support Information October 2009 FOLS SM 100 FOLS MM 100 8 8 8 8 1888 nm ON OFF 2s PERM...

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Page 3: ...sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils num...

Page 4: ...alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 11 El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación o como se indique en el aparato 12 Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada 13...

Page 5: ...e and visible laser beams may damage your eyes Do not short circuit the AC adapter charger terminal and the batteries Excessive electrical current may cause personal injury due to fumes electric shock or equipment damage Connect the AC power cord to the equipment and wall socket properly When you insert the AC plug make sure there is no dust or dirt on the terminals and both plugs are fully seated...

Page 6: ...e or Multimode Light Source TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners ...

Page 7: ...Operation 9 4 Using the Single Mode and Multimode Light Source Basic 10 4 1 Display and Controls 10 4 1 1 Keypad 10 4 1 2 Back and Top 11 4 1 3 LCD 11 4 2 Turning the Light Source On and Off 12 4 3 Switching the Wavelength 12 4 4 Frequency Output 13 4 5 Switching the LCD Backlighting On and Off 13 4 6 Connecting to the Optical Power Meter 13 5 Maintenance 14 Appendix Troubleshooting 15 A 1 Calling...

Page 8: ...Hz 2 kHz Output Stability Short term 15 minutes Less than 0 1 dB Long term 5 hours or more Less than 0 2 dB Output Wavelength nm FOLS SM 100 1310 and 1550 nm FOLS MM 100 850 and 1300 nm Spectral Width 5 nm Connectors FC PC SC PC ST PC interchangeable connectors optional 1 2 General Specifications Temperature Tolerance Operating 4 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage 4 to 155 F 20 to 70 C Humidity Tolerance...

Page 9: ...either continuous wave CW mode or modulated mode A low battery indica tor reminds you to recharge the battery when needed 2 2 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Main unit Carrying case Small Phillips screwdriver AC adapter FC PC interchangeable connectors SC PC and ST PC available Thi...

Page 10: ...city 2 Bars Battery at 50 75 capacity 1 Bar Battery at 25 50 capacity Empty Battery at 0 25 capacity The battery icon flashes when the power is almost depleted Connect the AC adapter to the light source to recharge the battery NOTES To replace the batteries use a screwdriver to remove the battery plate on the back of the light source Contact Black Box Technical Support for a replacement battery Th...

Page 11: ... cable into the DC input jack on the light source s bottom side When the AC adapter is plugged in the AC indicator on the LCD will be dis played See Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 AC adapter indicator NOTES Power is supplied by the AC adapter when plugged in even if the battery is installed The battery indicator does not display on the screen Make sure that the operating voltage is within the range of the ...

Page 12: ... 4 4 1 1 Keypad Use the keypad to access light source functions See Figure 4 1 and Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Keypad functions Number Key Function 1 Switches the light source on off Press and hold for more than two seconds while turning on to disable the auto off feature 2 Press to select output frequency Select from CW continuous wave 270 Hz 1 kHz and 2 kHz 3 Press to switch backlighting on off 4 Press ...

Page 13: ... and Top FC PC interchangeable connector SC PC ST PC optional Battery plate includes rechargeable lithium ion battery 5 VDC power input Figure 4 2 Basic Single Mode or Multimode Light Source back view 4 1 3 LCD Measurement unit dBm Wavelength AC adapter Battery charge Power Auto off Modulation Figure 4 3 LCD ...

Page 14: ...ht source powers off 3 The light source powers off automatically if you do not press a key within 10 minutes To turn off the auto off function press the key for more than two seconds when turning on the light source to deactivate the auto off function and the indicator will disappear on the LCD 4 3 Switching the Wavelength Press the key repeatedly until the desired wavelength displays Select from ...

Page 15: ...e 4 6 Frequency output 4 5 Switching LCD Backlighting On and Off 1 Press the key See Figure 4 7 Backlighting switches on 2 Press the key again Backlighting switches off Figure 4 7 Pressing backlighting key on and off 4 6 Connecting to the Optical Power Meter When connected to our Optical Power Meter FOPM 100 the light source accurately measures the fiber loss at distances up to 300 kilometers at 1...

Page 16: ...er charger and replace the protective dust cap once you finish using it Clean the connector and the instrument when they get dirty from use We recommend using optical cleaning pads and anhydrous alcohol Be careful not to get liquid inside the instrument For measurement accuracy calibrate the light source once a year ...

Page 17: ...ient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse A 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Basic Single Mode or Multimode Light Source Package it carefully We re...

Page 18: ... period of three years from the date of delivery to the original customer Any product found to be defective within the warranty period can be returned to an authorized service center for repair replacement and calibration Exclusions The warranty on your equipment shall not apply to defects resulting from the following unauthorized repair or modification misuse negligence or accident ...

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