OPTICAL POLARIZED SOURCE FLS-110 NETWORK TESTING USER GUIDE
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Contents Certification Information ................................................................................. iv 1 Introduction .............................................................................. 1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................ 1 Conventions ...................................................................................................... 1 Safety Information ...................................................
Certification Information iv Certification Information F.C.C. Information to User This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Electro-Optical Engineering Application of Council Directive(s): Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Equipment Type/Environment: Trade Name/Model No.: Year of Conformity Assessment: 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC - The EMC Directive EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENG.
Introduction 1 1 Introduction Unpacking and Inspection The FLS-110 Optical Polarized Source package contains the following standard items: ³ FLS-110 Optical Polarized Source ³ Two 9 V alkaline batteries (one installed and one spare) ³ AC adapter/charger ³ Holster with shoulder strap ³ Instruction manual ³ Warranty validation card ³ Certificate of Quality ³ Declaration of Conformity ³ Carrying case Your FLS-110 has been thoroughly inspected before shipment.
Safety Information Your instrument is a Class 1 LED product in compliance with standard IEC 60825-1 Amendment 2: 2001. Laser radiation may be encountered at the output port. The following label indicates that a product contains a Class 1 source: CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Note: FLS-110 Label shown for information purposes only. It is not affixed to your product.
Description 3 2 Description The FLS-110 Optical Polarized Source is a fiber-optic source used with a power meter to measure power and loss in singlemode fibers, and with a PMD analyzer such as the FTB-5500 and FTB-5500B for PMD measurements. The unit includes a LED optical source and a 2 kHz signal generation for fiber identification. The FLS-110 is powered by either the built-in rechargeable NiCd battery pack, the 9 V alkaline battery, or the AC adapter/charger.
3 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: ³ Always clean fiber-optic connectors before using them. ³ Keep the unit free of dust. ³ Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. ³ Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. ³ Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations. ³ Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
Maintenance 5 Replacing the 9 V Alkaline Battery To replace the alkaline battery: 1. Power off the unit and remove it from the holster. 2. Open the battery compartment door located at the back of the unit. 3. Replace the battery (respecting polarity). 4. Close the battery compartment door and replace the holster. Periodic Source Verification EXFO recommends that the FLS-110 be sent back to the factory every year for verification and adjustment.
4 Troubleshooting Problem Output power is too low (single-wavelength units only). Possible Cause ³ Insufficient output power ³ Dirty optical port Solution ³ Select high output power. ³ Clean optical port. Unit does not power on. Batteries may be drained. ³ Use line voltage to operate the unit or recharge the NiCd battery pack. ³ Verify the 9 V battery polarity. ³ Replace the 9 V battery.
Troubleshooting 7 Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America). Technical Support Group 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA 1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada) Tel.: 1 418 683-5498 Fax: 1 418 683-9224 support@exfo.
5 Warranty General Information EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.
Warranty 9 Exclusions EXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased. Accessories, including but not limited to fuses, pilot lamps, batteries and universal interfaces (EUI) used with EXFO products are not covered by this warranty.
Service and Repairs EXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase. To send any equipment for service or repair: 1. Call one of EXFO’s authorized service centers (see EXFO Service Centers Worldwide on page 11). Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service, repair, or calibration. 2.
Warranty 11 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA EXFO Europe Service Center Omega Enterprise Park, Electron Way Chandlers Ford, Hampshire S053 4SE ENGLAND EXFO China Service Center/ Beijing OSIC Beijing New Century Hotel Office Tower, Room 1754-1755 No. 6 Southern Capital Gym Road Beijing 100044 P. R. CHINA 1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada) Tel.
A Technical Specifications IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com.
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