Viavi
OBS-500/550
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Parameters
Overview
Utility commands
Laser Source commands
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Page 1: ...OBS 500 550 Optical Broadband LED Source Operating Manual BN 2279 98 14 2016 01 English BN 2279 32 BN 2279 33 ...
Page 2: ...rds Institute ETSI These Recommendations and Standards are copyright to these organizations ITU T Rec ommendations or ETSI Standards may not be copied and or made available to third parties in whole or in part without the written agreement of ITU T and or ETSI Copyright 2016 Viavi Solutions Inc All rights reserverd Viavi and the Viavi logo are registered trademarks of Viavi Solutions Inc All other...
Page 3: ...BS 500 550 5 Battery operation 6 Ventilation 6 SNT 121A Adapter Charger 7 3 GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking the device 9 Power Supply 12 Connecting optical cables 17 4 OPERATION 18 Switching the device on off 18 Laser on off 18 Select device mode 18 Select device application 19 Updating the firmware 20 5 MAINTENANCE 21 Cleaning the test port 21 Cleaning the instrument 22 6 REMOTE CONTROL 23 Communicat...
Page 4: ...CONTENT Viavi OBS 500 550 ii 7 SPECIFICATIONS 27 Technical data 27 General specifications 28 SNT 121A Adapter Charger 29 8 ORDERING INFORMATION 30 Accessories 30 ...
Page 5: ...sure ease of use in the laboratory or production environment Operating manual update Continuing enhancement and further development of the SmartClass family may mean that this operating manual does not cover all the latest functions of your device If the operating instructions about features provided by your device are missing please visit the Viavi web site to check if additional information is a...
Page 6: ... to the device or severe injury to the person High Voltage Follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to the device or severe injury to the person This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to high voltage Laser Follow the instructions carefully to avoid damage to the device or severe injury to the person This safety instruction is given if the danger is due to laser radiation In...
Page 7: ...ect mode Italics Result Indicates the result of following an instruction e g The page opens Bold type face Pages controls and display elements Screen pages controls and display elements are indicated in bold type Text in blue Cross references Cross references are indicated in blue type When using the PDF version just click on the blue text to skip to the cross reference Store Instrument keys Instr...
Page 8: ...he device is not operated outside the permitted ambient conditions Always make sure that the device is in proper working order before switching it on Warning symbols indicating a potential hazard In all cases where the unit is labeled with a warning symbol the operating manual must be consulted to learn more about the nature of the potential hazard and any action that must be taken ...
Page 9: ...n working with this device and laser systems in general Connect all optical fibers before switching on the radiation source Switch off the radiation source before disconnecting the optical fibers Never look directly into the output of a laser source or into an optical fiber connected to it Do not expose to the beam within a distance of 100 mm Do not view the output of a laser source using optical ...
Page 10: ... page 13 Short circuiting the batteries can result in overheating explosion or ignition of the batteries and their surroundings Never short circuit the battery contacts by touching both contacts simultaneously with an electrical conducting object Only use AA size dry batteries or rechargeable batteries Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity CAUTION Insufficient ventilation ...
Page 11: ...ambient temperatures between 0 and 40 C CAUTION Insufficient ventilation Insufficient ventilation can damage the SNT 121A Adapter Charger or adversely affect its function and safety Ensure adequate ventilation when operating the SNT 121A Adapter Charger CAUTION Condensation Operation in the presence of condensation can damage the SNT 121A Adapter Charger or adversely affect its function and safety...
Page 12: ...een damaged during shipping This is particularly likely if the packaging is visibly damaged If there is damage do not attempt to operate the device Doing so can cause further damage In case of damage please contact your local Viavi Sales Company Addresses can be found at www viavisolutions com Recovery following storage shipping Condensation can occur if a device that is stored or shipped at a low...
Page 13: ...Viavi OBS 500 550 9 Device overview Fig 1 Front and side view 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 ...
Page 14: ...t on rear of the device 6 Battery type switch inside the battery compartment 7 Key pad OUTPUT Switch laser on off MODE Select device mode HD High Dynamic only OBS 550 BB Broadband APPLICATION Select device application PMD Polarization Mode Dispersion AP Attenuation Profile CD Chromatic Dispersion BATT Displays battery status LOW red CHARGE yellow or green Press to switch the device on off ...
Page 15: ...ector panel Power Supply The following power sources can be used to operate the OBS 500 550 four 1 5 V dry batteries Mignon AA size alkaline type recommended four 1 2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries Mignon AA size the SNT 121A Adapter Charger 1 Optical connector JAE adapter 1 ...
Page 16: ... according to the type of the inserted batteries see below Only use AA size dry or rechargeable batteries Do not recharge dry batteries Set the battery type switch according to the battery type of the inserted batteries see below Always use four batteries of the same type i e do not mix rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity Do no...
Page 17: ...off The Charge LED lights up yellow and turns to green as soon as the batteries are fully charged Complete recharging takes about 3 hours General tips on using batteries Always handle batteries with care Do not drop or damage the batteries or expose them to excessively high temperatures Do not store the batteries for more than one or two days at very high temperatures e g in a vehicle either separ...
Page 18: ...our country exist for collecting such waste or for recycling please make use of these rather than throwing the batteries in the normal trash You will often be able to return used batteries to the place where you purchase new ones Operation from AC power NOTICE Only the SNT 121A Adapter Charger must be used to operate the OBS 500 550 from AC power To fit the AC line plug adapter 1 Select the approp...
Page 19: ...BS 500 550 from AC power NOTICE Make sure that the switch in the battery compartment is in the proper position depending on the battery type as described in Replacing batteries 1 Connect the SNT 121A DC power cord to the OBS 500 550 DC power socket The socket is under the cover on the right side 2 Plug the SNT 121A into the AC line socket The OBS 500 550 switches on automatically when powered from...
Page 20: ...d end surfaces APC Contact your local Viavi Sales Company for available adapter types To mount the JAE test adapter 1 Open the head cover and remove the protecting cap if still mounted 2 Place the test adapter vertically on the optical connector with the locking lever open 3 Close the locking lever when the test adapter is firmly seated You will hear the locking mechanism lock 4 Repeat the procedu...
Page 21: ... on off Press OUTPUT Select device mode The OBS 500 550 provides following device modes HD High Dynamic only OBS 550 In this mode the fiber amplifier EDFA is activated This provides a high power output signal with limited bandwith BB Broadband In this mode the fiber amplifier EDFA is not activated The entire SLED bandwith is available To select a device mode Press MODE Note The OBS 500 has no func...
Page 22: ...Polarization mode dispersion AP Attenuation Profile CD Chromatic dispersion To select an application mode Press APPLICATION BB Broadband Mode HD High Dynamic Mode only OBS 550 EDFA Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier only OBS 550 Depolarizer SLED SLED BB HD SLED SLED BB HD 20 01 MHz SLED BB HD SLED 20 01 MHz ...
Page 23: ...find step by step instructions on how to update the firmware there After downloading the firmware to your PC follow the steps below to install the firmware into your device To install the firmware into the device 1 Press and hold the buttons OUTPUT MODE APPLICATION and then press The PMD PA and CD LEDs light up and the device is ready for the firmware update 2 Connect the device to the PC via the ...
Page 24: ... connection The plug end surface is now accessible 3 Wipe off the plug end surface using a cotton bud soaked in isopropanol This cleaning method is very effective and leaves no residues 4 Blow out the test adapter with clean compressed air available in spray cans e g Anti Dust Spray Note Cover the optical connections with the dust cap whenever they are not in use This prevents them from getting di...
Page 25: ...rough use you can clean it using a soft cloth moistened with a mild solution of detergent CAUTION Water and cleaning fluids The device may be damaged or destroyed if water or cleaning fluids get inside it Make sure that water or cleaning fluids do not get inside the instrument ...
Page 26: ...tions com en us products network test and certification Key The following table lists the parameter types used in remote control NR1 Integer value Examples 23 90 0 NR2 Real number Examples 23 45 1 30 NR3 Exponential number Examples 4 3E 3 8 9456E8 123E 5 NRf NR1 NR2 NR3 BOOLEAN Boolean value Examples 0 1 OFF ON MNEMONIC Short form The valid short forms are listed with the corresponding commands ST...
Page 27: ...Viavi OBS 500 550 23 Parameters Overview Utility commands Laser Source commands IDN OPC DEV POW DEV POW SYST ERR SYST DEV DEF SOUR APPL SOUR APPL SOUR MODE SOUR MODE SOUR STAT SOUR STAT ...
Page 28: ...chland GmbH OBS 500 550 01 A 0106 V03 30 OPC Returns 1 as soon as all operations in progress have been completed DEV POW Switch from standby battery charging to running Parameter type BOOLEAN DEV POW Returns operating status 1 Running 0 Standby SYST ERR Returns the oldest error in the error queue Response type NR1 STRING_RESPONSE_DATA e g 100 Command error SYST DEV DEF Sets the device parameters t...
Page 29: ...on AP Attenuation profile CD Chromatic dispersion SOUR APPL Returns the device application PMD AP or CD SOUR MODE only OBS 550 Sets the device mode Parameter type MNEMONIC Applications HD High Dynamic BB Broadband SOUR MODE only OBS 550 Returns the device mode HD or BB SOUR STAT Sets state of the LASER ON OFF Parameter type BOOLEAN 0 LASER OFF 1 LASER ON SOUR STAT Returns the state of the LASER 0 ...
Page 30: ... 2001 Laser classification CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT Spectral power density PMD application BB mode 1460 nm 1640 nm HD mode 1530 nm 1610 nm 1 1 only OBS 550 46 dBm 0 1 nm 30 dBm 0 1 nm Polarization extinction ratio PMD application CD AP application 15 dB 0 22 dB 5 Settling time after Laser ON 10 s ...
Page 31: ...tteries NiMH 4 x AA 1 2 V internal battery charging Operating time dry rechargeable batteries BB mode 2 5 h HD mode 2 h AC line operation with separate SNT 121A Adapter Charger Battery charging time 2 5 h Electromagnetic compatibility EMC IEC 61326 1 2005 Class B Recommended calibration interval 3 years Nominal range of use 10 to 40 C Storage and transport 40 to 70 C SNT 121A Adapter Charger 0 to ...
Page 32: ... Charger Condensation even occasional is not tolerable Dimensions w x h x d 125 x 50 x 260 mm Weight 600 g including batteries Power supply type FW 75550 12 Nominal line voltage range 100 to 240 VAC Nominal line frequency range 47 to 63 Hz Power consumption max 8 5 W Output 12 V 1 25 A Temperature range 0 to 40 C ...
Page 33: ... DIN 47256 FC PC FC APC SC PC SC APC LC BN 2150 00 32 BN 2150 00 50 BN 2150 00 51 BN 2150 00 58 BN 2150 00 59 OCK 10 Optical connector cleaning kit BN 2229 90 21 Cleaning tape for optical connectors BN 2229 90 07 Spare optical cleaning tape BN 2229 90 08 NiMH rechargeable batteries Mignon AA 1 2 V 4 batteries required BN 2237 90 02 SNT 121A Adapter Charger worldwide compatible BN 2277 90 01 USB co...
Page 34: ...0 OBS 500 550 Viavi Bags Carrying bag for OBS 500 550 BN 2279 90 10 MT 2S soft case for 2 instruments BN 2126 03 MT 3S soft case for 3 instruments BN 2126 04 MK 3S hard case for 4 instruments BN 2093 31 ...
Page 35: ...ing optical cables 17 Connector panel 12 D Damages during shipping 9 Device overview 10 E Environmental protection 15 F Firmware update 20 L Language 18 N NAN 23 Not A Number 23 O On Off 18 Operation from AC power 15 Overview 10 P Package contents 9 Packing material 9 Power mode 18 R Recovery 9 Recycling 15 Remote commands Utility 25 S Shipping damage 9 T Test adapter mounting 17 U Updating the fi...
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Page 40: ...tions and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice 2016 01 North America 1 844 468 4284 Latin America 1 954 688 5660 China 86 21 6859 5260 Germany 49 7121 86 0 Operating Manual OBS 500 550 BN 2297 98 14 2016 01 English ...
