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Optilab SWL-1550-

M User’s Manual 

 

Swept Wavelength Laser Module, 1550nm Type 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Caution

The  user  must read  this manual  before operating  the  SWL-1550-M 

unit.    Operations  other  than  those  described  in  this  manual  may 
result in personal injury and damage to the unit.

 

 
 
 
 

Note  that  any  attempt  to  open  or  fix  the  equipment  without  prior 
approval by Optilab, LLC. voids the warranty. 

 
 
 

Ver. 1.5 

Dec 15

th

, 2021

 

Summary of Contents for SWL-1550-M

Page 1: ...ust read this manual before operating the SWL 1550 M unit Operations other than those described in this manual may result in personal injury and damage to the unit Note that any attempt to open or fix...

Page 2: ...2021 Power supply revision 1 5 12 15 2021 Updated DC voltage input range Copyright 2021 by Optilab LLC All rights reserved This document is copyrighted property of Optilab LLC It may not be used in w...

Page 3: ...ON 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1 3 FEATURES 1 1 4 USER SAFETY 2 2 OPERATION 2 2 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 2 INITIAL INSPECTION 2 2 3 CONTROLS 3 2 4 DB15 PIN OUT DIAGRAM 5 2 5 OPERATION INSTRU...

Page 4: ...contains a fast tunable laser source with driver circuit and control electronics Through the electrical voltage input the SWL 1550 M is a laser source that provides a fast continuous wavelength sweepi...

Page 5: ...g any solvent or vaporizing chemical to clean the exterior It may result in damage to the surface and internal circuits 2 Operation 2 1 Introduction This chapter describes how to operate the SWL 1550...

Page 6: ...t diagram shown on page 6 of this manual Optical Output Fiber Port The output fiber port for the SWL unit The fiber port shown is FC APC type Voltage Tuning Port This 50 Ohm SMA port is used to sweep...

Page 7: ...The Laser indicator will illuminate green when the laser is enabled for operation as set by the Laser Enable Switch LASER ENABLE SWITCH This key switch toggles the internal SWL 1550 M laser source On...

Page 8: ...the Optical Output Port using the indicated connector patchcords to the appropriate signal destination to utilize the swept wavelength optical output signal 5 Turn the Laser Key Switch to the On posit...

Page 9: ...Optical Spectrum Analyzer OSA or other wavelength meter will aide you in determining the best voltage range to sweep Due to the Free Spectral Range FSR trait of the SWL the wavelength tuning will loop...

Page 10: ...ed 2 kHz sweeping frequency Frequencies used beyond 2 kHz may cause permanent damage to the SWL 1550 M device and is not covered by your warranty 2 6 PC Connection Mode For the standard SWL 1550 M con...

Page 11: ...mmand Set When the electrical connections have been made and the software settings for serial port transmission are set correctly you are now able to send commands to the LR module For the basic SWL 1...

Page 12: ...b test data Return to Optilab for repair if the difference is high 4 dB and cannot be corrected by cleaning or replacing the optical connectors Always apply dust cover plugs to unused optical ports to...

Page 13: ...ncidental or consequential loss Note that the warranty will be void upon any attempt to open or to fix the equipment by the user without prior approval of Optilab LLC 4 2 Service and Calibration Your...

Page 14: ...ipe next to it 4 Wipe the optical connector end face down on the moist wipe 3 times and then repeat on the dry wipe 5 Visually inspect the end face of the optical connector with an optical microscope...

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