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Operating Manual
OptiCaT
1500
Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier
3.2
Rear Panel Connections
Power entry module
On/Off switch with standard
(If AC ordered)
3-pin IEC AC power socket integrated fuse holder
Make sure the Key switch on the front panel is in
the “Off” position before turning the power on
switch to the “On” position.
Optical connectors
fiber input/output
options: FC/APC, E-2000, SC/APC
Fan
dual with shields
Terminal Block
4 post for DC power inputs
Ground Stud
Communication port
dual RS-485 phone jacks
Communications:
Status monitoring with compatible Network
Management Software
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Figure 3-2.
EDFA Rear Panel
3.3
Startup and Normal Operation
With the Laser key in the “Off” position, turn on the rear panel electrical power.
When the EDFA is first powered up, it will go through a series of power-on self-
tests. During the self-test period, the push buttons are disabled, the display flashes
“Start-up,” and the LED is set to amber.
With the key in the “Off” position, the optical gain will be disabled and the input
optical signal will be throughput without any amplification or degradation.
To enable the optical gain section, turn the key switch to the “On” position. The
LED will switch to green and “1550 EDFA” will be displayed. If the EDFA does
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