3-6 OLP-5, OLP-6, OLP-8
Using new NiCd cells
If the OLP’s operating life with freshly charged
cells drops well below 40 hours, you need new
NiCd cells. Spare NiCd cells are available from
Wandel & Goltermann (order number BN 2229/
90.02).
Protect our environment!
Please do not throw used batteries or NiCd cells
into your normal trash since they can contain
poisonous heavy metals. Also, if you scrap the
device at the end of its normal life, please remove
the batteries before doing so. In many countries
nowadays, you can dispose of used batteries or
NiCd cells at special waste gathering centers.
3.4 Test port
2.5 mm universal adapter
A sort of universal adapter is used to connect the
test cable to the OLP. The adapter connects to
any cable fitted with a 2.5 mm connector (ferrule),
e.g. ST, FC, SC, DIN. The adapter contains a
slotted sleeve that holds the ferrule or fiber during
measurements. A separating disk in the lower
part maintains the fiber at a defined distance from
the photodiode during the measurement.
The adapter is normally screwed onto the diode
mount. You can remove it without any special
tools in order to clean or inspect the photodiode.