Coherent Solutions MTP-1000, User Manual

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Modular Variable Optical Attenuator | VOA Blade
Coherent Solutions | VOA Blade (V1.4) 12
8 Removing a VOABlade Expansion Module
W
ARNING
DO NOT attempt to remove or adjust any component of the MTP1000 while the
power is on. Make sure you follow the correct procedures below and power down
the MTP1000 first.
C
AUTION
The VOABlade is sensitive to ESD. Please be sure to wear a grounded wrist
strap at all times when handling the VOABlade module to prevent such
damage.
Take care not to handle the connector on the VOABlade module once they are
exposed as this may leave corrosive residue which can damage the connector.
I
MPORTANT
A Blanking module will be required to replace the removed VOABlade module.
Please make sure you have a blanking module available. The specifications of
the VOABlade are only valid when all empty slots have blanking modules.
You will need antistatic packaging to store the VOABlade upon removal at the
appropriate step in the following installation procedures. Please make sure
this packaging is immediately available before continuing with the following
procedure.
Note : You will need a Phillips screwdriver to both unfasten the VOABlade module and secure the blanking
module in place.
Acquire storage electrostatic packaging and blanking module
1. In preparation for removal of the VOABlade module, locate and retrieve the antistatic packaging the
VOABlade was supplied in. This should have been stored near the MTP1000 when the VOABlade was
installed.
2. Also you will require a blanking module to install once the VOABlade has been removed.
I
MPORTANT
Do not continue unless you have the blanking module and appropriate
storage packaging for the removed VOABlade. If the VOABlade is not stored
correctly it may be affected by ESD. The specifications of the VOABlade are
only valid when all slots have blanking modules.