FRONT PANEL
ChromaFlex CPA EDFA – Hardware Interface Manual
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FRONT PANEL
5. Front Panel
5.1 Front Panel Illustration
The following diagram and table depicts the features of the CF-CPA EDFA module front panel.
5.2 Table of Front Panel Features
Module extraction lever
Lever to assist in removing the module from the chassis
backplane connector.
Module retaining screws
Secures the module to the chassis.
Module handle
Utilized to insert and remove the module.
Optical input LC/APC connector (IN)
Optical input signal connection.
(Optional) Express Port (R-EP)
Utilized to extract or combine additional optical signals to or
from other equipment. 1260 to 1620 nm. Either a circulator
or filtered Express Port may be ordered. Verify which is
utilized in your application.
Important Note:
be certain not to combine same channels.
Optical output LC/APC connector (OUT)
Optical output signal LC/APC connection.
Optical output test point (TP)
Optical test point (5% value) LC/APC connector.
Status Alarm LED
Visual indicator of module temperature alarm.
Optical Input Alarm LED
Visual optical input power alarm status.
Optical Output Alarm LED
Visual optical output power alarm status.
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