AT5000 1310 nm F3ST Optical Transmitter
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Warning
Exposure to class 1M laser radiation is possible. Access should be restricted to trained
personnel only. Do not view exposed fiber or connector ends when handling optical
equipment.
The following steps explain how the AT51-F3ST is to be installed.
1.
Unpack the transmitter and inspect the unit as stated in
Section 3.1
.
2.
Locate the transmitter in a 19” cabinet ensuring adequate ventilation and space for accessing the
rear ports and front-panel keypad.
3.
Before connecting AC power to the unit, make sure that the LASER ON/OFF key is switched
OFF
(front panel).
4.
Use the supplied power cord to apply mains power to the transmitter.
5.
Switch the AC power ON (switch located on the rear panel).
The ALARM LED will light red.
The LCD will light and display “Model: AT51-F3ST” and “KEY OFF” on start up.
6.
Switch on the laser using the key switch.
Front panel shows "KEY ON…", Laser status LCD turns green from red, the unit enters self-
checking, after checking it enters working status, display " Descriptor"
Note
Allow 15 minutes for the transmitter to reach its stable operating temperature. Do
not connect the optical ports to the network or start aligning your system until
then.
7.
Before connecting an RF signal, check that the power input level is within the acceptable range.
Refer to
Section 2
for details.
8.
Connect a matrix generator or head-end RF signal.
Note
The default control mode is AGC. The modulation control mode displayed in the
main menu is RF Mode = AGC.
9.
Connect a fiber patch-cord from optical port to an optical power meter and verify the LCD reading
matches your power meter reading.
When the ALARM LED shows green, the transmitter is ready for full operation.
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