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Santec TSL Series User Manual

Santec TSL Series
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Santec TSL Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Stability±0.01 dB
Coherence ControlYes
Output Power Stability±0.01 dB
Optical Output ConnectorFC/APC
InterfaceGPIB, Ethernet

Summary

Outline of Product

Configuration

Specifications

Principle of Operation

Safety Notes and Safety Devices

Installation

Descriptions of Panel Equipment

7-1 Front Panel

Detailed explanation of the front panel controls and indicators.

7-2 Rear Panel

Description of connectors and interfaces on the rear panel.

7-3 Bottom Panel

Description of the bottom panel features like vents and feet.

Functions of This Unit

8-1 Wide-band Wavelength Tuning TSL-210

How the diffraction grating enables wide-range wavelength tuning.

8-2 Coherence Control

Functionality to manage spectrum linewidth and coherence.

8-3 LD Injection Current, Ambient Temperature Control Function

How injection current and temp are controlled for stable operation.

8-4 Optical Output Power Control Function

Explanation of APC and ACC modes for output power control.

8-5 Fine Tuning Function

High-resolution wavelength tuning using electro-mechanical motor and PZT.

Fundamental Operation

9-1 How to Turn ON

Procedure for powering on the unit and initial status indications.

9-1-A Turning ON/Setting RS-232C Delimiter

Steps for powering on and configuring the RS-232C delimiter.

9-1-B Optical Fiber Connection

Instructions for connecting the optical fiber cable.

9-1-C Cleaning the Optical Connector

Procedure for cleaning the optical connector to prevent signal loss.

9-1-D Changing LD Current/Changing Unit of Optical Output Power

How to change LD current and the unit of optical output power.

9-2 How to Use Rotary Encoder

Explanation of the rotary encoder's function for setting parameters.

9-3 Setting Wavelength

Steps to set the desired wavelength using the rotary encoder.

9-3-A. Minimum digit setting

How to select the minimum tuning step for wavelength adjustments.

9-4 Setting Optical Output Power (APC function)

How to set optical output power in APC mode.

9-4-B. ACC Function

Explanation of Automatic Current Control mode and its use.

9-4-C. Changeover of Optical Output Power Unit

How to switch the unit display between mW and dBm.

9-5 Fine Tuning Function

Functionality for precise wavelength adjustment with high resolution.

9-5-A. Internal Control

Using the option key for internal fine tuning control.

9-5-B. External Control

Using external voltage via AIF for fine tuning control.

9-6 Coherence Control

Controls spectrum linewidth to manage interference in optical systems.

9-7 Low Frequency Modulation

How to use external input voltage for LD modulation.

9-8 Wavelength Calibration

Calibrating the unit's wavelength monitor against a measuring device.

9-9 Setting GP-IB Address and Delimiter

Configuring the GP-IB interface address and communication delimiter.

9-10 Turning OFF

Procedures for safely powering down the unit and its components.

Communication

10-1 GP-IB

Overview and usage of the General Purpose Interface Bus.

10-2 RS-232C

Overview and usage of the RS-232C serial communication protocol.

10-2-D. SIF connector (RS-232C)

Pin assignments and usage of the SIF connector for RS-232C.

10-3 Communication Control

Commands for changing internal conditions and external parameters.

10-3-B. Taking Out Data

Methods for retrieving output data via GP-IB and RS-232C.

10-3-C. Status

Interpreting status codes displayed by the unit.

10-4 Sample Program

Example programs for RS-232C and GP-IB communication.

Maintenance

11-1. Daily Maintenance

Routine cleaning and care for optimal performance.

11-2. Cleaning the Optical Connector

Procedure for cleaning the optical output connector.

11-3. Replacing the Fuse

Steps for replacing the power source fuse.

11-4. Inspection and calibration

Information on recommended inspection and calibration intervals.

Long-term Storage

Option

13-1 High Frequency Modulation

How to use the high frequency modulation input terminal.

13-2 Control Pad (CP-10)

Features and connection of the optional control pad for enhanced operation.

13-3 Built-in Attenuator

Functionality and control methods of the built-in attenuator option.

Troubleshooting

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