Summary of Contents for AQ2160-01

Page 1: ...User s Manual IM SU1004A 01E 3rd Edition Model SU1004A AQ2160 01 Optical Powermeter ...

Page 2: ... of the Package 1 5 Safety Symbols 2 6 Specifications 7 7 Periodic Calibration 8 8 Names and Functions of Parts 9 9 Attaching the Neck Strap 11 10 Operating Procedure 11 11 Handling Precautions 15 12 If You Suspect a Malfunction 17 Drawing Outline drawing of the AQ2160 01 Optical Powermeter 18 ...

Page 3: ...lease specify a connector type when ordering 3 Warranty Prior to shipment all Yokogawa products must pass strict testing based on the Yokogawa Quality Assurance System However should any damage occur during manufacturing or shipping that becomes evident during normal use please contact the sales office at our headquarters or your nearest Yokogawa representative Should this product experience any m...

Page 4: ...mbols convey information necessary for correct operation of the instrument and for preventing injury to the user and other personnel and accidents involving or damage to equipment Always heed the information provided by these symbols when operating the instrument If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protective features provided by the instrument may be impaired A...

Page 5: ...rresponding instructions When using an AC power supply for this instrument always use the AC adapter that came with the instrument Never use the AC adapter with any other instrument Doing so could result in damage or injury Fire electric shock or malfunction can result Do not use a power supply other than the one specified Also do not use with power supply voltages other than those indicated by th...

Page 6: ...tlet Heating of the cables or fire can result Never bend twist or pull cables forcefully Fire or electric shock can result If the power cord becomes damaged have it replaced immediately by the dealer from which you purchased the instrument Otherwise fire or electric shock can result Never plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands Electric shock can result Insert the power plug securely into ...

Page 7: ...ument on unstable or inclined surfaces Physical damage can result if the instrument tips over or falls to the ground Do not place the instrument in areas with frequent vibration or physical shock Physical damage can result if the instrument tips over or falls to the ground Never place containers holding liquids or metallic objects on top of the instrument If water or metal objects spill onto or en...

Page 8: ... the instrument Fire electric shock or malfunction can result The light buffer optical connector and other items that connect to the light source can emit dangerous lasers Take care not to injure your eyes Do not place the instrument in direct sunlight or areas of high temperatures The internal temperature of the instrument can rise causing malfunction Do not swing the instrument by its strap Dama...

Page 9: ...urns the power off automatically if no key is pressed for ten minutes function can be turned OFF Battery check Low battery indicator Resume function2 Restores the settings active when the power was last turned OFF Power supply Two AA batteries alkaline dry cells or nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries AC adapter AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz optional 3 Operating environment Operating temperature 0 ...

Page 10: ...n connecting to the AQ2160 01 use a temperature range of 0 50 C However the safety standard for the AC adapter specifies an operational temperature of 0 40 C 7 Periodic Calibration Periodic calibration is an effective way to maintain the normal functionality of the instrument over long periods of time and to enable quick identification of any problems It is recommended to perform calibration of th...

Page 11: ...ly Turning OFF When the backlight is lit under battery power the light goes out approximately five seconds after releasing the key When powered by AC adapter it stays ON until you press the key again Strap Attachment Hole For attaching the neck strap and connector cap lead one hole on each side of the unit Display Displays measured data and various other items see page 10 Optical Input Connector F...

Page 12: ...e blinks indicating an underrange nm dBm dBm nm Power Save Setting Displayed when the Power save function is enabled see Power key page 9 Related key Power Wavelength Setting Displays the set wavelength in nm Related key wavelength switching Low Battery Indicator Blinks when the remaining battery charge is too low to provide sufficient power for operation If the low battery indicator blinks change...

Page 13: ...Installing the Batteries Turn the screw on the rear panel with a coin or other flat object to remove the cover then install the batteries Turning the screw locks unlocks the cover as shown in the figure Insert two AA batteries into the holder following the polarity markings Always close the cover after installing batteries If the low battery indicator blinks you must change the batteries immediate...

Page 14: ... This instrument performs a zero adjustment when the power is turned ON For low level measurement 50 dBm or less in order to cancel out temperature changes and other effects it is recommended to power cycle the instrument before measurement to perform the zero adjustment The zero adjustment need not be performed while shielded from light Wavelength Setting Set the wavelength of the light to be mea...

Page 15: ...f angled PC connector polishes Performance is not guaranteed with angled PC connectors because the measured value depends on the shape of the tip However it should be noted that with single mode fiber measured values using an eight degree APC connector are nearly identical to those when using a PC connector When using a bare fiber adapter make sure that it does not protrude beyond the ferrule end ...

Page 16: ...continue to hold down the key to keep the backlight illuminated indefinitely Turning the Backlight OFF When the backlight is lit under battery power the light goes out approximately five seconds after releasing the key When power by AC adapter it stays ON until you press the key again Turning the Power OFF Remove the optical connector and attach the optical connector cap To turn the instrument OFF...

Page 17: ...nector that matches the instrument Forcibly attaching a connector can damage the optical input section 8 Looking at the optical fiber end of the optical connector or other items that connect to the light source can result in damage to the eyes from lasers 9 Do not use an optical connector with an angled ferrule Doing so can damage the optical input section 10 Incidence of excessive light outside o...

Page 18: ...g them into the battery holder Incorrectly oriented batteries can result in damage to the instrument 7 Remove the batteries during periods of extended non use Leakage from batteries can occur resulting in damage to the instrument 8 The instrument does not perform battery recharging Please use a separate dedicated charger for nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries 9 Always operate the instrume...

Page 19: ...this instrument as damage can result Normal measured values are not displayed 1 Does the instrument s wavelength setting match the wavelength being measured Edit the wavelength setting using the wavelength switching key 2 Is the optical connector optical fiber attached correctly Check the connections Insert the SC connector until it locks For FC connectors fasten the attachment ring all the way If...

Page 20: ...18 Outline drawing of the AQ2160 01 Optical Powermeter ...

Page 21: ...ing YOKOGAWA s measurement instrument products access T M Worldwide Network on the Web page at the URL indicated below Then contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer or representative shown on the page http www yokogawa com tm Printed in Japan ...

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