WA-1150 and WA-1650 Wavemeter Operating Manual
1 Introduction
EXFO Burleigh Products Group Inc. (09042-M-00 Rev C)
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The WA-1150/WA-1650 include the following components:
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Wavemeter unit
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Power cord
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Operating manual
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Optional rack mounts
Setup
Setting up the WA-1150/WA-1650 is a very simple operation as described in the
procedure below.
For benchtop operation, place the instrument on a firm horizontal surface.
Attach the AC line cord. The WA-1150/WA-1650 uses a universal power supply that
works with any line voltage 90-260 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Turn on the power switch. The system’s self-test takes approximately 30 seconds. For
WA-1650 models, the display indicates Laser Warm-up and the elapsed time since the
unit was turned on. This message is displayed until the reference laser inside the WA-
1650 is stabilized. Typical laser warm-up time is approximately 6 minutes (WA-1650
only).
Ensure all fiber-optic connectors are clean and dry (see below). Then connect your fiber-
optic cable to the fiber-optic connector on the instrument front panel. Make sure the
fiber end does not rub against any surface and do not overtighten.
CAUTION The WA-1150/WA-1650 are designed to operate within the specified environmental
specifications. This requires proper ventilation. Do not block the rear fan. Do not
place the back of the instrument in an enclosed area that limits free airflow.
CAUTION Use care in handling fiber-optic connectors. Always clean the fiber end prior to
insertion into the connector for optimum performance and to avoid power
measurement errors.
Fiber End Cleaning
To make good optical measurements, it is extremely important to clean the fiber-optic
connector before each connection. Dirt on the connector can degrade the reliability of
the measurement and cause permanent damage to the connector resulting in an expensive
repair.
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