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Santec OTF-930 User Manual

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OTF-930
Optical Tunable Filter
Operation Manual
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Santec OTF-930 Specifications

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BrandSantec
ModelOTF-930
CategoryWater Filtration Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Disclaimer

About This Manual

Packing Materials

Importance of keeping original packing materials for storage and transport.

Introduction

Specifications

Items Supplied

Lists the items that should be supplied with the OTF-930 unit.

Features

Wavelength Range

Details the available tuning ranges for the OTF-930.

Peak Search Function

Explains the automatic peak searching and selection of optical power.

Optical Power Monitor

Describes how optical power is monitored using a photodetector.

Wavelength Calibration

Explains the wavelength calibration feature and its adjustment limits.

Principle of Operation

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Provides a detailed description of the front panel controls and indicators.

Rear Panel

Details the connectors and features on the rear panel of the OTF-930.

Bottom Panel

Describes the ventilation slits and rubber feet on the bottom panel.

Safety Information

Mains Voltage

Instructions related to mains voltage connection and safety.

Installation

Guidelines for safe installation of the instrument.

Safe Operation

Key safety precautions for operating the OTF-930 to prevent injury or damage.

Operation Procedures

Power On / Off

Instructions for powering the OTF-930 unit on and off.

Optical Fiber Connection

Procedure for connecting optical fibers to the input and output connectors.

Setting Parameters

Methods for entering and setting operational parameters.

Wavelength Tuning / Setting

Procedure for tuning and setting the desired wavelength.

Filter Bypass Control

How to activate and deactivate the filter bypass function.

Peak Search

Detailed explanation of the peak search function and its modes.

Setting Scan Range

Procedure to set the shorter and longer scan ranges for peak search.

Performing a Scan

Instructions on how to initiate and cancel a peak search scan.

Changing Display Units

How to toggle the optical power display between mW and dBm.

Wavelength Offset (Calibration)

Procedure for applying wavelength offset and recalibrating the unit.

Storing Wavelength Offset & Parameter Settings

How to permanently store wavelength offset and other parameter settings.

Restoring the Unit to Factory Default Settings

Steps to reset the OTF-930 to its original factory default settings.

Communication Interfaces

GPIB Control

Instructions for controlling the OTF-930 via the GPIB interface.

RS-232C Control

Instructions for controlling the OTF-930 via the RS-232C interface.

Control Commands

Lists and explains the control commands for GPIB and RS-232C communication.

Example Programs

GPIB Program

Example Visual Basic program for GPIB communication to set wavelength and read power.

RS-232C Program

Example Visual Basic program for RS-232C communication to set wavelength and read power.

Care and Maintenance

Care

Precautions for handling, operation, and storage of the precision optical instrument.

Maintenance

Instructions for routine cleaning and maintenance of the OTF-930 unit.

Cleaning the Optical Connectors

Procedure for safely cleaning the optical connectors to prevent signal loss.

Changing the Fuse

Procedure for replacing the fuse in the OTF-930 unit.

Inspection/Calibration

Recommendation for periodic inspection and calibration of the instrument.

Re-packing and shipping

Re-packing

Guidelines for properly packing the instrument for shipment.

Packing instruction

Detailed visual instructions for packing the instrument and accessories.

Shipping

Advice on handling the package during shipping to avoid shock and vibration.

Troubleshooting

Warranty