Using the OSICS TLS-AG Module
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15.7
Testing the Performance of the TLS-AG Module
Use the procedures described in this section to validate warranted specifications of the
OSICS TLS-AG module, as needed.
Notwithstanding performance tests described in this section, we recommend performing
calibration of OSICS TLS-AG modules over one-year intervals (see section
15.7.1 Preparing Performance Tests
Before Starting
Make sure you have the following required equipment for conducting performance tests
on OSICS TLS-AG modules:
The various types as well as the number of fiber-optic connectors needed may vary
depending on the type of equipment used and the distance between the test equipment
and the OSICS TLS-AG modular optical source under test.
Procedure
1.
In the OSICS Mainframe, install the TLS-AG modules you want to test.
2.
Turn-on the OSICS multifunction platform (see section
Multifunction Platform and Accessing the System Status Screen, p. 29
3.
Let the OSICS multifunction platform and other test equipments run continuously for
2 hours at room temperature (within the specified operating temperature range) to
achieve proper equipment warm-up.
Equipment
Minimum Requirement
Optical power meter
Wavelength range: 1500 nm to 1630 nm
Wavemeter
Wavelength range: 1500 nm to 1630 nm
Optical attenuator
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Jumper (x2)
FC/APC to FC/PC or to FC/APC
•
Disable the laser output before connecting or disconnecting a fiber
optic cable on the module (see section Enabling/Disabling the Light
Source of All Modules, p. 37).
•
Do not look directly into the fiber end of an optical cable connected
to any optical output while the device is in use. This may cause
WARNING
