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MX10A, MX40A Modulator Driver
Rev B, October 5, 2017
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
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Chapter 2 Safety
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Chapter 3 Introduction
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3.1. Description ....................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Intensity or Phase Modulators ....................................................................................... 4
3.3. Parts List .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.4. Block Diagram ................................................................................................................. 5
3.5. Front and Rear Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 6
Chapter 4 Quick Start Guide
................................................................................................................ 7
4.1. Hardware Set-up .............................................................................................................. 7
4.2. Controls on the Home Page ........................................................................................... 8
4.3. Controls in the Settings Pages ...................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5 Operating Instructions
.......................................................................................................10
5.1. The Modulator Transmission Function (Intensity Modulators Only)........................ 10
5.2. Control Loop Diagram .................................................................................................. 10
5.3. Bias Settings Page (Intensity Modulators Only) ........................................................ 11
5.4. Amplifier Settings Page ................................................................................................ 17
5.5. Variable Optical Attenuator Settings Page ................................................................. 19
5.6. Load Page ...................................................................................................................... 20
5.7. Menu Page ..................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 6 Specifications
.....................................................................................................................24
6.1. General System Specifications .................................................................................... 24
6.2. Power & Environmental Specifications ....................................................................... 24
6.3. Internal Control Specifications .................................................................................... 24
6.4. Internal Amplifier Specifications ................................................................................. 25
Chapter 7 General Purpose I/O, RS-232, and USB Connections
...................................................26
Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawings
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Chapter 9 Maintenance, Repair & Fuses
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9.1. Maintenance & Repair ................................................................................................... 28
9.2. Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................ 28
9.3. Replacing the Main Fuse .............................................................................................. 29
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
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