
EYDFA-33-PM-R Operation Manual
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Optilab, LLC
600 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 1-877-303-3888, Fax: (602) 343-1489, Email: [email protected]
4.
Maintenance and Care
4.1 Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause (C) and Solution (S)
No Optical Output
C:
Interlock is open
S:
Close the interlock using the provided BNC connector or connect it to the
compatible interlock system.
C:
Input power is low
S:
The pump lasers will not be enabled if the input power is lower than the
threshold. Increase the input power to r10 dBm.
C:
Key switch is off.
S: Turn on the key switch.
Optical output is not
high enough
C:
Power or Current Setting not high enough
S:
Increase the Power Setting up to a maximum.
C:
No optical input or optical input power is too small.
S:
Check whether optical input is present or check optical input power is
correct according to the test report.
C:
Optical connectors are dirty.
S:
Disable optical output and clean optical connectors.
C:
Use of incorrect optical adapters or connectors.
S:
Use only the optical adapters and connectors indicated in the test report. If
measurement instruments accept different connector type, then use hybrid
patchcords.
Optical output power
is unstable.
C:
Insufficient ventilation.
S:
Place unit in well ventilated area or supply additional fans for ventilation.
C:
Insufficient optical output isolation.
S:
Connect isolator of corresponding wavelength to optical output connector.
Unit resets or blinks
on and off.
C:
Power cord is loose.
S:
Plug power cord is firmly into the unit.
C:
Insufficient electrical voltage.
S:
Check that the electrical supply is at least the specified voltage on the label.