OVA-50
Optical Variable Attenuator
User’s Manual
Shineway Technologies, Inc.
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Page 1: ...OVA 50 Optical Variable Attenuator User s Manual Shineway Technologies Inc All rights reserved...
Page 2: ...eficial during the use and maintenance of the instrument Always avoid looking directly into the optical output port Battery OVA 50 battery type is lithium battery Do not take battery out without techn...
Page 3: ...the instrument is working Always replace protective dust cap on the detector port when the instrument is not in use Always avoid looking directly at unconnected end of optic fiber in testing and make...
Page 4: ...2 2 2 Keypad Operation 4 2 2 3 Indicator 5 2 3 Use of Battery 5 2 4 Connector Cleaning 5 3 Operation 6 3 1 Power On 6 3 2 Absolute Attenuation 6 3 3 Relative Attenuation 7 3 4 Program 8 3 5 Output Pow...
Page 5: ...or detailed information please refer to the packing list Upon receiving the instrument please check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during shipment Report any damage to...
Page 6: ...control via USB Backlight Over 30 hours continuous operation Handheld light and easy to use CE FCC certificates Direct Output Power Control Normal attenuator can only introduce and display an attenuat...
Page 7: ...ration on OVA 50 Specific operations of each type instrument are elaborated in Chapter 3 of this manual Please read this manual carefully for optimal operation If you encounter any problems during ope...
Page 8: ...2 2 2 Keypad Operation Power on off Toggle between calibrated wavelengths Reset to minimum attenuation value Short press to toggle between working modes Absolute attenuation Relative attenuation Prog...
Page 9: ...may result in hazardous radiation exposure Turn off laser source before cleaning optical interface Always avoid looking directly into the optical output port when the instrument is working laser is i...
Page 10: ...uation setting see Figure 3 2 1550 nm 1 00 dB 0 05 Figure 3 2 3 2 Absolute Attenuation It is default to enter absolute attenuation mode when OVA 50 powers on or press button to absolute attenuation mo...
Page 11: ...ensure accurate attenuation calculation 2 Once the insertion loss value is set press button and OVA 50 will save the value as default minimum attenuation value 3 3 Relative Attenuation Press button t...
Page 12: ...0 05 10 00 0123456789 Figure 3 6 There are 10 preset attenuation values in the program attenuation mode black arrow indicates the currently selected preset Press or button to select the preset attenua...
Page 13: ...m 15 00 SET OUTPUT Figure 3 8 Press button to shift digit position of the output power value Press or button to adjust the value of output power Press button to confirm and return to the initial inter...
Page 14: ...rface must be always kept clean Always put protective dust cap on when the unit is not in use and keep the protective dust cap clean 4 2 Calibration Requirements Calibration of the instrument is recom...
Page 15: ...1550 1625nm Fiber Type 9 125 m Singlemode Attenuation Range 2 5 60dB Insertion Loss 2 5dB Max Input Power 21dBm Output Power Range 1 18 55 dBm Setting Time 3s Display Resolution 0 01dB Attenuation Acc...
Page 16: ...nologies Inc reserves the right to make changes to any of its products at any time without having to replace or change previously purchased units 6 3 Warranty Registration A warranty registration card...
Page 17: ...escription Be sure to seal the packing box with exclusive tape Be sure to ship to your representative or agent of Shineway Technologies Inc in a reliable way 6 5 Contact Customer Service Please check...
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