Getting Started
Optical Signal Overdrive
Caution
CAUTION.
Circuitry in the optical module is very susceptible to damage from
overdriven signals. Verify that input optical signals are within acceptable power
levels for the module.
Module Locations
The optical modules
fi
t in the large upper module slots of the instrument. The large
compartments support single channel modules, while the small compartments
support single or dual channel modules. Eight of the 10 inputs are usable at one
time. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1: Module compartments
At least one module must be installed in an instrument to acquire signals.
NOTE.
Installing a large module in either large compartment disables some of the
small compartment channels. Refer to the instrument Online Help for information
about compartment interaction.
Installing a Module
1.
Power off the instrument using the front-panel On/Standby power switch.
2.
Plug the grounding strap into the instrument ground connector, and place the
ground strap on your wrist, with contact to skin.
3.
Turn the hold-down screws all the way counterclockwise so that they are
completely out and the module retaining tab is
fl
ush with the edge of the
module.
4.
Insert the module into a compartment and slowly push it in with
fi
rm pressure
until it is seated.
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