The Dicon GP700M is a modular mainframe for fiber optic switching, attenuation, and filtering applications. It accommodates up to eight plug-in modules in a 4U rackmount chassis, enabling field-configurable systems with multi-channel switches, variable attenuators (0–60 dB, 0.15 dB resolution), tunable filters, and dynamic power equalizers. The system supports manual control, IEEE 488.2 (GPIB), and RS-232 interfaces, making it suitable for automated test and measurement environments requiring flexible optical signal management.
Technical Specifications
• Chassis: Standard 4U rackmount (483.0 mm W × 178.0 mm H × 434.5 mm D) or extended depth (554 mm D)
• Modular Capacity: Up to eight plug-in modules
• Attenuator Range: 0–60 dB with 0.15 dB resolution
• Wavelength Support: 960–1000 nm; 780–1350 nm; 1290–1360 nm; 1530–1560 nm; 1530–1610 nm
• Fiber Options: Corning SMF-28, Flexcor 1060, or Polarization Maintaining Panda
• Input Power: 100 VAC min. to 240 VAC max.; 150 W maximum
• Logic Levels: High 2–5 VDC; Low 0–0.5 VDC
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
• Storage Temperature: −20°C to +60°C
• Humidity: 40°C/90% RH/5 days
– Key Features
• Front-panel vacuum fluorescent display for module position indication
• Up to four internal mini-programs for stored sequences
• Multi-channel switch configurations (1×N, 2×2, 1×2, On-Off)
• Dynamic Power Equalizer maintains preset optical power levels
• General Purpose Output: 50 mA max. at ±30 VDC continuous overload protection
• ESD protection: ±10 kV typical
– Compatibility & Integration
• Manual control interface
• IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) and RS-232 communication
• Configurable with internal non-modular components upon request
• Fuse: 2 A typical (2.5 A recommended for 6U matrix configurations)
• AC leakage current: 3.5 mA max.
