
INTUN Tunable Laser
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Part 6. Maintenance and Service
This chapter describes the recommended preventive and corrective maintenance for the INTUN TL-T.
6.1. Transporting, Storage, Packaging, and Unpacking
A Radians INTUN TL-T tunable laser source module is a delicate device that is sensitive to cold,
humidity, condensation, and shock. It is therefore important to follow these unpacking and packing
instructions carefully. The INTUN TL-T is sensitive to humidity and rapid variations of temperature,
which can cause damage to the INTUN TL-T.
Note that the INTUN TL-T module must be shipped and stored within the following environmental
specifications:
ETS 300 019-1-1.1: Storage in partially temperature-controlled locations where the temperature is
always between -10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F).
ETS 300 019-1-2.1: Very careful transport.
The INTUN TL-T should always be transported inside its original packaging, which is special designed
for the INTUN TL-T. In addition, the INTUN TL-T unit should always be stored in a vertical position.
Detailed information about proper packing, unpacking, and transporting the INTUN TL-T are found in a
separate document that comes with the INTUN TL-T.
Warning!
Carefully read the transporting, storage, packing, and unpacking instructions before you
open any shipment containing an INTUN TL-T module.
6.2. Cleaning
To obtain the specified performance, it is very important that the fiber optical connector is clean. Always
clean the optical connector with a proper cleaning tool prior to operating the laser.