EXFO Photonic Solutions Div. EPM-ELS-50: 7 Troubleshooting

7 Troubleshooting: EXFO Photonic Solutions Div. EPM-ELS-50

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7 Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The unit does not turn on. Batteries are discharged. Replace batteries.

Reference power different than

Received power outside

Change source output

source output power.

detector’s range.

power.

Error Codes and Descriptions

ER: error code displayed until you press a key.

Error

Description Solution

Code

LIGH

Light detected while nulling offsets.

Correctly place protective cap on

Nulling is not performed.

detector port, then retry.

(EPM-50

only)

3/11 Embedded software problem. Contact EXFO.

7 Hardware problem. Replace unit.

13 Non-volatile memory corrupted

³ Hold down all 3 buttons during

(would occur during unit

initialization to reset unit.

initialization).

³ Unit must be recalibrated.

Contact EXFO.

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, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America).

For detailed information about technical support, visit the EXFO Web site at

www.exfo.com.

Technical Support Group

400 Godin Avenue

1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada)

Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2

Tel.: 1 418 683-5498

CANADA

Fax: 1 418 683-9224

support@exfo.com

To accelerate the process, please have information such as the name and the serial

number (see the product identification label—an example is shown below), as well

as a description of your problem, close at hand.

P/N

**************** A

Ver.

Mfg.

S/N

542392-3D

January 2020

date

465 Godin Avenue

Made in Canada QST442B

Vanier (Quebec) G1M 3G7 CANADA

EPM-50XX

ELS-50-XX-XX-XX

Detector

Source

Source

type

ports

connector

You may also be requested to provide the embedded software version numbers.

To display the embedded software version, the

manufacturing date, and the serial number:

1. Hold down

and press at the same time.

The unit displays the main embedded software

version.

2. Press again to view the serial number and

manufacturing date.

3. Press to return to normal mode.

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Transportation

Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit.

Transportation damage can occur from improper handling. The following steps are

recommended to minimize the possibility of damage:

³ Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping.

³ Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations.

³ Keep the unit out of direct sunlight.

³ Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.