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Manual Part Number

81960-90A01 

Edition

Edition 4.0, July 2017

Printed in Malaysia

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Keysight 81960A  Compact TLS Module Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for 81960A

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide Keysight 81960A Compact Tunable Laser Source Module...

Page 2: ...ernment requirements beyond those set forth in the EULA shall apply except to the extent that those terms rights or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of commercial computer software...

Page 3: ...Fitting Blind Panels for Front Loadable Module Slots 8 Fitting a Filler Module for Back Loadable Module Slots 9 Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules 10 Laser Safety Labels 11 Laser cl...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...de 1 Getting Started This chapter provides a general description of Keysight 81960A Tunable Laser Source Family Safety Considerations 6 Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules 10 Laser Sa...

Page 6: ...eration review the instrument and manual including the red safety page for safety markings and instructions You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condit...

Page 7: ...Multichannel Systems Operating Environment The safety information in your mainframe s User s Guide summarizes the operating ranges for the Keysight 81960A Compact Tunable Laser Source modules In order...

Page 8: ...r flow Fitting Blind Panels for Front Loadable Module Slots To fit the a blind panel part number 08163 40199 perform the following procedure 1 Position the blind panel as shown in Figure 1 on page 8 P...

Page 9: ...dule for Back Loadable Module Slots The Keysight 81960A Filler Module must be used if you have not installed a back loadable Tunable Laser module into the 8164A B Lightwave Measurement System The Keys...

Page 10: ...ble 1 Standard Laser Source Modules Laser Safety Information Keysight 81960A Laser type ECL Laser InGaAsP Wavelength Range 1505 nm 1630 nm Max CW output power 50 mW Beam waist diameter 9 m Numerical a...

Page 11: ...e instrument WARNING Please pay attention to the following laser safety warning The laser output can be controlled by GUI GPIB state command and the front panel button Do not switch on the instrument...

Page 12: ...12 Keysight 81960A Compact TLS Module Getting Started Guide 1 Getting Started NOTE The remote interlock function interrupts the laser current when the connector is open...

Page 13: ...n continuous wave or modulated power With the 81960A Keysight sets a new mark in tunable laser performance with faster sweep speeds and repetition rates combined with the dynamic accuracy specificatio...

Page 14: ...off using the button on its front panel using the State parameter in the instrument s Graphical User Interface or remotely using GPIB commands When the Active LED is lit the output is enabled When th...

Page 15: ...ter adjustment and calibration The high performance in continuous sweeps also matches this laser well to the single sweep PDL and IL N7700A measurement engine The dynamic wavelength accuracy will sati...

Page 16: ...ure constant measurement conditions The fiber is of Panda type with TE mode in the slow axis in line with the connector key Figure 4 PMF Output Connector For further details on connector interfaces an...

Page 17: ...ht The angled contact connector symbol is colored green You should connect straight contact fiber end connectors with neutral sleeves to straight contact connectors and connect angled contact fiber en...

Page 18: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2017 Edition 4 0 July 2017 Printed in Malaysia www keysight com...

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