Agilent Technologies 81680A User's Guide

Agilent 83433ALightwave TransmitterUser’s Guide

1-2Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433ASetting Up the Agilent 83433AThe instructions in this chapter show you how to install your lightwave tr

1-3Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AStep 1. Inspect the ShipmentNOTEThe Agilent 83433A is supplied with an optical jumper cable. To avoid c

1-4Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AIf anything is missing or defective, or if the lightwave transmitter does not pass the verification tes

1-5Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AStep 2. Check the Fuse 1Locate the line-input connector on the instrument’s rear panel.2Disconnect the

1-6Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AStep 3. Connect the Line-Power CableCAUTIONAlways use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this

1-7Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433A2Connect the line-power cord to the rear-panel connector of the instrument.3Connect the other end of th

1-8Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AStep 4. Turn on the Agilent 83433A• Press the front-panel LINE key. All front-panel LED’s will light mo

1-9Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AStep 5. Avoid costly repairsCAUTIONFiber-optic connectors are easily damaged when connected to dirty or

1-10Getting StartedSetting Up the Agilent 83433AStep 6. Learn more about our productsTo learn more about this or any Agilent Technologies product, vis

2Front-Panel Features 2-2Rear-Panel Features 2-4Using a Laser Source 2-5Performing a Quick Confidence Check 2-6Connecting the Agilent 83433A to a Bit-

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2-2Using the Agilent 83433AFront-Panel FeaturesFront-Panel FeaturesLASER ENABLE This key disables the Internal Class IIIB laser when in the OFF posi

2-3Using the Agilent 83433AFront-Panel FeaturesWAVELENGTH ADJUST ENABLE Toggles between preset laser wavelength and wavelength adjust mode. (Light tu

2-4Using the Agilent 83433ARear-Panel FeaturesRear-Panel Features

2-5Using the Agilent 83433AUsing a Laser SourceUsing a Laser SourceThe Agilent 83433A contains an IEC LASER Class 3B according to IEC 60825. The total

2-6Using the Agilent 83433APerforming a Quick Confidence CheckPerforming a Quick Confidence CheckThis procedure verifies the basic functionality of th

2-7Using the Agilent 83433APerforming a Quick Confidence Check5Connect the data output of the pattern generator to the DATA INPUT of the 83433A.6Use t

2-8Using the Agilent 83433APerforming a Quick Confidence CheckIf the verification check failsIf the lightwave transmitter does not pass the verificati

2-9Using the Agilent 83433AConnecting the Agilent 83433A to a Bit-Error-Ratio Test SetConnecting the Agilent 83433A to a Bit-Error-Ratio Test SetThe f

2-10Using the Agilent 83433AConnecting the Agilent 83433A to a Bit-Error-Ratio Test Set Figure 2-2. Connecting the Agilent 83433A to a bit-error-ratio

2-11Using the Agilent 83433AConnecting the Agilent 83433A to an OscilloscopeConnecting the Agilent 83433A to an OscilloscopeThe following procedure de

iiiGeneral Safety ConsiderationsGeneral Safety ConsiderationsThis product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publica-tion 61010-1, Sa

3Options 3-2Replacement Parts 3-3Front-Panel Fiber-Optic Adapters 3-4Power Cords 3-5Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 3-6Returning the In

3-2ReferenceOptionsOptionsAccessories suppliedThe Agilent 83433A lightwave transmitter is shipped with: • FC/PC connector adapter on the optical outpu

3-3ReferenceReplacement PartsReplacement PartsTable 3-2. Replaceable PartsDescription Agilent Part NmmberAPC 3.5 F-to-F (connector saver) 5061-5311APC

3-4ReferenceFront-Panel Fiber-Optic AdaptersFront-Panel Fiber-Optic AdaptersFront PanelFiber-Optic AdapterDescription Agilent Part NumberDiamond HMS-1

3-5ReferencePower CordsPower CordsPlug Type Cable Part No. Plug DescriptionLength (in/cm)Color Country250V 8120-13518120-1703Straight *BS1363A90°90/22

3-6ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements Today, advances in measurement capabilities m

3-7ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsFigure 3-1. Basic components of a connector.Over the last few years, the FC/PC style connect

3-8ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsThe HMS-10 encases the fiber within a soft nickel silver (Cu/Ni/Zn) center which is surround

3-9ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsInspecting ConnectorsBecause fiber-optic connectors are susceptible to damage that is not im

ivGeneral Safety ConsiderationsCAUTIONThis product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010-1 and 664 resp

3-10ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsFigure 3-4. Clean, problem-free fiber end and ferrule.Figure 3-5. Dirty fiber end and ferru

3-11ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurementsnectors, using small glass spheres. When used with contacting connectors, these glass balls

3-12ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurementsduce a good return-loss measurement. The quality of the polish establishes the difference b

3-13ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsCAUTIONAgilent Technologies strongly recommends that index matching compounds not be applie

3-14ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsTo clean a non-lensed connector CAUTIONDo not use any type of foam swab to clean optical fi

3-15ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsDo not scrub during this initial cleaning because grit can be caught in the swab and become

3-16ReferenceCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements3Dry the inside of the adapter with a clean, dry, foam swab. 4Blow through the adapter usin

3-17ReferenceReturning the Instrument for ServiceReturning the Instrument for Service The instructions in this section show you how to properly return

3-18ReferenceReturning the Instrument for ServicePreparing the instrument for shipping 1Write a complete description of the failure and attach it to t

3-19ReferenceReturning the Instrument for Servicerugated cardboard carton of 159 kg (350 lb) test strength. • The carton must be large enough to allow

vGeneral Safety ConsiderationsLaser classificationThe Agilent 83433A is classified as an IEC LASER Class 3B according to IEC 825-1:1999-11, and an FDA

Agilent Technologies Service OfficesBefore returning an instrument for service, call the Agilent Technologies Instrument Support Center at (800) 403-0

4Agilent 83433A Specifications and Characteristics 4-3Regulatory Information 4-6Specifications and Regulatory Information

4-2Specifications and Regulatory InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationThis chapter lists speci

4-3Specifications and Regulatory InformationAgilent 83433A Specifications and CharacteristicsAgilent 83433A Specifications and Characteristics OPERATI

4-4Specifications and Regulatory InformationAgilent 83433A Specifications and CharacteristicsModulated Optical OutputModulator insertion lossOptical p

4-5Specifications and Regulatory InformationAgilent 83433A Specifications and CharacteristicsEMI Radiated and conducted emissions are in compliance wi

4-6Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationRegulatory Information• Laser Classification: This product contains an IEC LASER Cla

4-7Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationDeclaration of Conformity

IndexIndex-1Aaccessories, 3-2adapters, 2-3fiber optic, 3-4adjustingwavelength, 2-2Agilent offices, 3-20BBERTconnecting to, 2-9bit-error-ratio test set

viThe Agilent 83433A—At a GlanceThe Agilent 83433A—At a GlanceThe Agilent 83433A lightwave transmitter is based on a lithium niobate modu-lator driven

Index-2IndexMmaintenance contract, 2-8measurementaccuracy, ivNnoise declaration, 4-6Ooptical out connector, 2-3oscilloscopeconnecting to, 2-11Ppackagi

ContentsContents-1The Agilent 83433A—At a Glance vi1 Getting Started2 Using the Agilent 83433AFront-Panel Features 2-2Rear-Panel Features 2-4Using a L

1Step 1. Inspect the Shipment 1-3Step 2. Check the Fuse 1-5Step 3. Connect the Line-Power Cable 1-6Step 4. Turn on the Agilent 83433A 1-8Step 5. Avoid