The JDS Uniphase MTA150 is a modular control unit that manages optical signal parameters within a JDS Uniphase MTA mainframe. It serves as a controller for optical attenuators, switches, and related modules, enabling precise command and monitoring of optical components in telecommunications and data networking test environments. The MTA150 operates via GPIB and SCPI-compatible commands, with LabVIEW driver support for seamless integration into automated measurement systems.
## Technical Specifications
**Power & Electrical**
• Input: 100–240 V AC, single-phase, 50–60 Hz
• Maximum consumption: 80 VA
• Fuse: 5×20 mm, T1A/250 V (slow-acting)
• Safety: Class 1 instrument with protective earth grounding
**Environmental**
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C
• Storage temperature: −40 to 70 °C
• Maximum humidity: 95% RH non-condensing (0 to 45 °C)
**Interfaces & Control**
• GPIB interface for remote automation
• SCPI command compatibility
• LabVIEW drivers included
• Local (LCL) mode for manual override from remote control
• Set mode allows adjustment of GPIB address and calibration wavelength
## Key Features
• Accommodates one controller card plus up to eight attenuator or switch cassettes within the MTA mainframe
• LED indicators show MTA300 attenuator cassette selection and activation status
• COMM ERR diagnostic: indicates communication failure between MTA150 controller and selected MTA300 cassette, disabling the unit until error is resolved
## Typical Applications
Optical network testing, high-speed data communication system characterization, and automated telecommunications infrastructure validation requiring precise optical signal control.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed for JDS Uniphase MTA mainframe architecture. Compatible with MTA300 optical attenuator cassettes and additional MTA series modules including optical switches and fiber couplers. GPIB and SCPI support enable integration into existing test automation frameworks.
