Model 871A User’s Manual INTRODUCTION
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Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this instrument. Failure to
ensure adequate grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument damage.
Do not connect AC power until you have verified the line voltage is properly grounded
and within the specified range (90–260 VAC and 47–63 Hz). Damage to the instrument
could result.
This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage is within
the specified range.
Maximum safe input is 10 mW of CW or time-averaged optical power, or 0.5 mJ of pulsed
laser energy (10 ns pulse). Laser input power in excess of these values can result in
damage to the instrument.
Use care in handling fiber-optic connectors. Always clean the fiber end prior to insertion
into the instrument’s fiber-optic connector for optimum performance. Failure to do so can
result in damage to the instrument.
Inspection
The 871 Series Laser Wavelength Meter is packed in a carton designed to give maximum
protection during shipment. If the outside of the shipping carton is damaged, notify your
shipping department immediately. Your shipping department may want to notify the
carrier.
If the shipping carton is not damaged, carefully remove and identify all of the components
listed below. Contact Bristol Instruments or your local representative if any of the
components are missing. We recommend that you save the shipping carton for future
storage or transportation.
The 871 system includes the following components:
Laser Wavelength Meter
Power cord (North America and Japan only)
USB 2.0 cable
RS-422 to USB converter cable
Trigger cable
USB flash-drive with NuView software and User’s Manual
Fiber-optic cleaning kit