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- Page 1 MEMS Fiber Optic Switch Kits OSW12(22)-xxxE Operation Manual 2018...
- Page 2 Version: Date: 12-Jul-2018 Copyright © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.4 Error Codes 5 Maintenance and Service 6 Appendix 6.1 Technical Data 6.2 Pin Assignment CON4 6.3 Switch States 6.4 Switch Outline Drawings 6.5 Warranty 6.6 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 6.7 Thorlabs 'End of Life' Policy 6.8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts... -
Page 4: Foreword
Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read this advice carefully! © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 5: General Information
By default, all switches are shipped without fiber connectors. Termination of the fibers is avail- able upon request; please contact your local Thorlabs office or distributor for pricing. Addition- ally, 1x4 and 1x8 MEMS switch modules are available on request. -
Page 6: Ordering Codes
8 (32-bit, 64-bit) For operation of the OSW12(22)-xxxE, also an NI-VISA (version 3.4 or higher) is required. This NI-VISA engines comes with the Thorlabs GmbH OSW12(22)-xxxE installation CD, but can be downloaded also from National Instruments' website www.ni.com. © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 7: Getting Started
2. Wall Power Supply 90 - 264 V AC / 9 V DC 1.1 A with adapters for Europe, USA, UK, Australia 3. USB cable A-B, 2 m 4. Operation Manual for OSW12E/OSW22E Series 5. Distribution CD for OSW12-E/OSW22-E Series (containing manuals, drivers and soft- ware) © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 8: Operating Elements
Jumpers JP5A ... JP5D (see section Interface Setup CON8 - USB Connector (see section Interface Setup CON6 - BNC TTL Input for toggle signal (falling edge triggered) LED1 - Power-On Indicator CON4 - 64 pin Connector © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 9: First Steps
Connecting the Power Supply You have 4 possibilities to connect a DC power supply to your OSW12(22)-xxxE: · Use the provided Thorlabs power supply and insert the 2.1 mm DC plug into the corre- sponding DC power jack. · Connect a high quality regulated power supply with 6V…15V DC output capable of deliver- ing a current of min. -
Page 10: Operating Instruction
Please note that a TTL input is sensitive to bouncing. The connection of a mechanical switch to the BNC or 64-pin jack is not recommended! The on board toggle switch is de-bounced. The actual switch state is indicated by the state signals SW_STAT[0…7] at the pins C19…C12 of the 64-pin connector © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 11: Operating The Osw14-Yyyye (Option)
Please note that a TTL input is sensitive to bouncing. The connection of a mechanical switch to the BNC or 64-pin jack is not recommended! The on board toggle switch is de-bounced. The actual switch state is indicated by the state signals SW_STAT[0…7] at the pins C19…C12 of the 64-pin connector © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 12: Computer Interface
Syntax: Error nn,Descriptive text<CR><LF> (where nn is the error code). 4.3 Command Description Set Switch State Command: Parameter: Switch state Response: None Description: Sets the switch state according to switch state table. Example: S 2<LF> Sets the switch state to 2. © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 13: Error Codes
A general system error occurred A math domain error was detected The given value is out of range Non-volatile memory error A communication error occurred The command is unknown Wrong number of command parameters The command parameter is invalid © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Service
The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user. It does not contain any modules and/or components that could be repaired by the user himself. If a malfunction occurs, please contact Thorlabs GmbH for return instructions. Do not remove covers! -
Page 15: Appendix
45 dB; typ. 55 dB OSWxx-yyyyE max. 0.05 dB; typ. 0.02 dB Polarization Depend- ent Loss OSW18-1310E max. 0.12 dB Switching Time max. 1 ms; typ. 0.5 ms Lifetime (No Wear Out) Proven up to 10 switching cycles Operation Non-latching © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... - Page 16 Dimensions (L x W x H) 170 mm x 100 mm x 20 mm Weight < 0.3 kg ) non-condensing All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing) © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
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Page 17: Pin Assignment Con4
6 Appendix 6.2 Pin Assignment CON4 For explanation of SW_STAT0 ... SW_STAT7 please see section Switch States © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 18: Switch States
State Signal SW_STATn State Description Port A Port B Port C Port D OSW18-E (1x8, Option) State Signal SW_STATn State Description Port A Port B Port C Port D Port E Port F Port G Port H © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 19: Switch Outline Drawings
6 Appendix 6.4 Switch Outline Drawings Pin Layout SN1x2 - MEMS Switch Component for OSW12* Pin Layout SN2x2 - MEMS Switch Component for OSW22* Pin Layout SN1x4 - MEMS Switch Component for OSW14* © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH... - Page 20 OSW12(22)-xxxE Pin Layout Sw1x8 - MEMS Switch Component for OSW18* © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
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Page 21: Warranty
For warranty repairs or service the unit must be sent back to Thorlabs GmbH. The customer will carry the shipping costs to Thorlabs GmbH, in case of warranty repairs Thorlabs GmbH will carry the shipping costs back to the customer. -
Page 22: Copyright And Exclusion Of Reliability
As the WEEE directive applies to self contained operational electrical and electronic products, this “end of life” take back service does not refer to other Thorlabs GmbH products, such as · pure OEM products, that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the user (e. g. OEM laser driver cards) ·... - Page 23 6 Appendix If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs GmbH, you must hand it to a company spe- cialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
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Page 24: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
OSW12(22)-xxxE 6.8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to- date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe...
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