EXFO FVA-600 - English; Table of Contents

FVA-600 iii
Contents
Certification Information .................................................................................. v
1 Introducing the FVA-600 Variable Attenuator ......................... 1
Main Features ................................................................................................... 1
Power Sources .................................................................................................. 2
Typical Applications .......................................................................................... 2
Conventions ...................................................................................................... 3
2 Safety Information ................................................................... 4
General Information ......................................................................................... 4
Electrical Safety Information ............................................................................. 4
3 Getting Started with Your FVA-600 Variable Attenuator ........ 5
Turning the Unit On and Off ............................................................................. 5
Display Description ........................................................................................... 5
Keypad Description ........................................................................................... 6
Secondary Functions Keypad ............................................................................ 6
Activating Automatic Shutdown (Auto-Off) ...................................................... 6
Activating the Backlight .................................................................................... 7
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) ..................................................... 7
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ........................................................... 8
4 Operating the FVA-600 Variable Attenuator ............................ 9
Selecting Wavelengths ...................................................................................... 9
Setting the Attenuation .................................................................................... 9
Selecting an Operation Mode ........................................................................... 9
Setting Attenuation Step Size ......................................................................... 12
Setting Power Step Size .................................................................................. 12
Editing Wavelength ........................................................................................ 12
Zeroing the unit .............................................................................................. 13
Using the USB Port ......................................................................................... 13
5 Maintenance ............................................................................ 14
Cleaning EUI Connectors ................................................................................ 15
Recharging the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 16
Replacing the Battery ...................................................................................... 17
Checking the LCD Display ............................................................................... 17
Reverting to the Default Settings ....................................................................17
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) .............................. 18
6 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 19
Solutions to Common Problems ..................................................................... 19
Contacting the Technical Support Group ........................................................ 20
Transportation ................................................................................................ 21
7 Warranty .................................................................................. 22
General Information ....................................................................................... 22
Liability ........................................................................................................... 22
Exclusions ....................................................................................................... 22
Certification .................................................................................................... 23
Service and Repairs ......................................................................................... 24
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide .................................................................... 25