EOMs Operating Manual
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08/02/2021
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Instructions before use
2.1
Cleaning
•
We recommend manipulating the modulator with rubber gloves (or equivalent) and clean it
with alcohol-soaked optical paper (or equivalent).
•
Check optical connectors cleanliness: any dust could damage the connectors or degrade the
optical parameters. Use specific wipes for cleaning optical connector, we recommend using
Whatman ® lens cleaning tissue, Grade 105, wetted with IPA.
•
Clean RF connector with dry air before mating and use a torque wrench for tightening.
2.1
Optical interfaces
•
Never pinch the fiber pigtail or apply instantaneous traction on it which could generate micro-
cracks in the fibre silica.
•
Never
bend or coil the fibre jacket
under
a
radius
of
30
mm
.
Fig. 15
•
Pay attention to fiber bends, particularly with the 2000 nm series where any small radius bend
could induce output optical power degradations.
