EXFO IQ-2600B, Instruction Manual

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Page 4: ...e 12 Turning On the Source 13 Loading the Software 13 Opening the Monitor Window 14 Closing the Monitor Window 14 Exiting the Software 14 Switching between Normal and High Resolution HR Modes 15 Selec...

Page 5: ...orts 63 User Calibration Feature 64 6 Troubleshooting 67 Solving Problems 67 Contacting the Customer Service Group 68 7 Technical Specifications 69 8 Warranty 71 General Information 71 Liability 72 Ex...

Page 6: ...Figure 3 4 On Off Button and Status Indicator 16 Figure 3 5 Sweep Setup Window 18 Figure 3 6 Sweep Delay 19 Figure 3 7 Continuous Mode Options 20 Figure 3 8 Stepped Mode Options 20 Figure 3 9 Synchro...

Page 7: ...required to correct the interference at his own expense WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by EXFO Electro Optical Engineering Inc could void the user s authority to operate the...

Page 8: ...designed to test passive components Its coherence length is suited for detecting parasitic etalon or other interference effect inside components This medium coherence also avoids problems such as con...

Page 9: ...g date P N S N Made in Canada QST 94 465 Godin Ave Vanier Que Canada G1M 3G7 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may n...

Page 10: ...in Figure 1 3 can be divided into five sections title and menu bars function buttons parameter definition controls data display status bar Menu bar Function buttons Title bar Parameter definition con...

Page 11: ...e Monitor Window on page 8 for detailed information Help Online Manual Opens the application Help file containing the text of this instruction manual Hardware Opens a window that provides the module n...

Page 12: ...ed unit Power or Wavelength The units will read Step or P Step depending on the unit currenly in use Initiates a wavelength sweep as defined in the Setup window see Starting a Sweep on page 24 Reads S...

Page 13: ...y shows where the wavelength lies in the available area Parameter Description Toggles between the two resolution modes Normal and High Resolution Toggles between the two units nm and THz A list of abs...

Page 14: ...ote or Lockout which indicates if the IQ 2600B is controlled locally or remotely For more information on how to control the different IQ modules remotely refer to the GPIB and Application Development...

Page 15: ...ndows allows the creation of an integrated data display screen refer to the IQ 200 Optical Test System instruction manual The size and position of the monitor window can be customized Figure 1 4 Monit...

Page 16: ...not proceed beyond a WARNING unless you understand and meet the required conditions CAUTION Refers to a potential product hazard It requires a procedure which if not correctly followed may result in...

Page 17: ...The IQ 2600B is classified as a Class I laser product complying with 21CFR 1040 10 and 1041 11 as well as IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 Laser radiation may be encountered at the output and monitor ports Th...

Page 18: ...ails Inserting the Module CAUTION Never insert or remove any module when the IQ 203 Mainframe or IQ 206 Expansion Unit are powered on This will damage the module and the IQ 203 IQ 206 To insert the mo...

Page 19: ...he IQ 203 IQ 206 is powered off 2 If your module has a locking mechanism push up the locking mechanism under the front panel of the module as shown in Figure 3 1 Otherwise simply place your fingers un...

Page 20: ...g the IQ 200 Optical Test System IQ 203 Mainframe and IQ software conventions Loading the Software There are two ways to load the application software Push the LED push button on the front panel Doubl...

Page 21: ...nel of the module Exiting the Software Closing any software that is not in use is a good way to free system memory The software can be closed either from the main window or monitor window From the Mai...

Page 22: ...t 1550 nm the Normal mode will produce a 1 6 GHz FWHM linewidth while the HR mode will produce a 1 4 GHz FWHM linewith The tuning range or power at extreme wavelength might be smaller in HR mode than...

Page 23: ...To obtain optimum stability a laser source should be allowed to warm up for 60 minutes Selecting a Wavelength There are four ways of selecting a wavelength for testing You can make a direct entry sele...

Page 24: ...p value from the list in the main window You can then select the source power by pressing the Up F4 or Down F5 function buttons You can also select a power value directly by entering it in the Power f...

Page 25: ...Sweep Parameters Before performing sweeps you must set all the necessary parameters in the Setup window To access the Setup window press the Setup button F7 The following window appears Figure 3 5 Sw...

Page 26: ...system to wait for a set period of time before starting the sweep enter the desired time in the Delay field in 99 59 59 format Figure 3 6 Sweep Delay If you set the delay to 00 00 00 the sweep will be...

Page 27: ...cording to the speed and wavelength range The duration is displayed in 59 59 999 format Using the Stepped Mode To select the Stepped sweep mode select the appropriate radio button in the Sweep Setup m...

Page 28: ...or step in Stepped mode the system does during the sweep The synchronization feature uses a TTL 5 V signal The synchronisation is achieved on the signal s rising edge The pulse width of the Trigger In...

Page 29: ...y and will trigger the fourth sweep e lost trig Trigger Option in Stepped Mode The sweep will begin when you press the Sweep button F6 or use the following remote command SOUR SWE STAT 1 The system wi...

Page 30: ...efore the step is completed only the first signal will be kept Figure 3 10 Synchronization Pattern Step by Step Mode a first step b trigger of the second step c trig received during the second step pa...

Page 31: ...weep to loop continuously select the Loop Continuously radio button Setting the Sweep Direction The sweep can be either unidirectional meaning that it will only go in one direction or bidirectional sw...

Page 32: ...mmands for Programmable Instruments SCPI consortium For example the command syntax FORM 0 26 READ DATA space digits is used to change the measurement display resolution number of digits after the deci...

Page 33: ...e that a space is required digits is the command parameter All keywords must be CAPITAL characters separated by a colon A typical command would be FORM2 READ DATA This command instructs the module loc...

Page 34: ...tatus enable command ESE Standard event status enable query ESR Standard event status register query IDN Identification query OPC Operation complete command OPC Operation complete query RST Reset comm...

Page 35: ...set bits in the Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE to a new value initial value is 255 The contents of the ESE register are logically ANDed with the ESR register A non zero result will set the...

Page 36: ...ystem identification string Syntax IDN Response EXFO E O Eng IQ 200 OTS v1 00 where v1 00 is the current product version OPC Description This command will cause the IQ 2600B to generate the operation...

Page 37: ...command after IDN you will not be able to access the answer The RST in this instance erases the identification string In addition this command performs the following operations Return to initial state...

Page 38: ...nitiate a service request Syntax SRE space value Parameter The value parameter must be between 0 and 255 SRE Description This query returns the contents of the Service Request Enable Register SRE Synt...

Page 39: ...es an internal self test and returns a binary value indicating the results of the test Syntax TST Response A binary value 0 test is complete with no errors 1 test is complete with errors Artisan Techn...

Page 40: ...This command does not support THz as units OUTPut ASE Description This query returns a value indicating whether the ASE option is available on the tunable laser source Syntax OUT ASE Response A boole...

Page 41: ...n error if ASE is selected but not available Example OUTP MODE 1 See also OUTP ASE OUTP MODE OUTP STAT and OUTP STAT OUTPut MODE Description This query returns the current source mode tunable or ASE S...

Page 42: ...tivate the source 1 activate the source Example OUTP STAT 1 See also OUTP ASE OUTP MODE OUTP MODE and OUTP STAT OUTPut STATe Description This query returns the current source state Syntax OUTP STAT Re...

Page 43: ...tate 0 Normal mode 1 High Resolution mode Example SOUR MODE 1 Note This command cannot be performed if the IQ 2600B is in Sweep mode See also SOUR MODE SOURce MODE Description This query returns the c...

Page 44: ...in dBm in the format 99 99 Example SOUR POW 3 5 Note This command cannot be performed if the IQ 2600B is in Sweep mode See also SOUR POW SOURce POWer Description This query returns the current output...

Page 45: ...e set with the SOUR POW command Syntax SOUR POW LIM LOW Response The minimum source output power in dBm in the 99 99 format See also SOUR POW LIM HIGH and SOUR POW LIM STEP SOURce POWer LIMit STEP Des...

Page 46: ...SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE CENT SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REV and SOUR SWE REV SOURce SWEep MODE Description This query returns the current sweep mode Syntax SOUR SWE...

Page 47: ...WE REP SOUR SWE REV and SOUR SWE REV SOURce SWEep COUNt Description This command is used to specify how many times you want the sweep program to loop To specify whether or not you want the sweep progr...

Page 48: ...nd is used to specify how many times you want the sweep program to repeat Syntax SOUR SWE REP space repeat Parameters The repeat parameter is a boolean parameter indicating whether or not the sweep pr...

Page 49: ...SWEep REVerse Description This command is used to enable and disable the sweep reverse function When the sweep reverse function is enabled the sweep program is performed in both directions in the wave...

Page 50: ...d See also SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE CENT SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REP and SOUR SWE REV SOURce SWEep STARt WAVElength Description This command allows you to specify...

Page 51: ...for the sweep Syntax SOUR SWE STOP WAVE space wavelength Parameters The wavelentgh parameter indicates the wavelength 9999 999 nm format Example SOUR SWE STOP WAVE 1610 000 See also SOUR SWE START WA...

Page 52: ...ts Example SOUR SWE SPAN SOURce SWEep SPEed Description This command allows you to select the sweep speed for the Continuous mode Syntax SOUR SWE SPE space speed Parameters The speed parameter is set...

Page 53: ...sweep Syntax SOUR SWE SPE LIM LOW Response Speed in 99 999 nm s format See also SOUR SWE SPE LIM HIGH SOURce SWEep STATe Description This function starts or stops the sweep program Syntax SOUR SWE STA...

Page 54: ...cription This query returns the duration currently set for one sweep Syntax SOUR SWE TIME Response A value representing the duration currently set for the sweep in HHHH MM SS format See also SOUR SWE...

Page 55: ...returns the wavelength step for the sweep in the step by step mode Syntax SOUR SWE STEP Response Wavelength in 9999 999 nm format See also SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE STEP LIM LOW SOUR SWE STEP LIM HIGH S...

Page 56: ...S SOURce SWEep PAUSe Description This command allows you to set the minimal length of pause between the steps for the step by step sweep Syntax SOUR SWE PAUS space sec msec Parameters The state parame...

Page 57: ...AUS SOUR SWE PAUS LIM LOW SOUR SWE PAUS LIM HIGH SOUR SWE TRIG and SOUR SWE TRIG SOURce SWEep PAUSe LIMit HIGH Description This query returns the highest available pause for a step by step sweep Synta...

Page 58: ...HIGH SOUR SWE TRIG and SOUR SWE TRIG SOURce SWEep TRIGger Description This command activates or deactivates the input trigger option Syntax SOUR SWE TRIG space trigger Parameters The trigger value is...

Page 59: ...US LIM HIGH and SOUR SWE TRIG SOURce WAVElength Description This command selects a new source wavelength The current spectral units nm or THz apply Syntax SOUR WAVE space wave Parameters The wave para...

Page 60: ...UR WAVE LIM STEP UNIT WAVE and UNIT WAVE SOURce WAVElength LIMit HIGH Description This query returns the maximum wavelength that can be set with the SOUR WAVE command The return value will be in the c...

Page 61: ...IM HIGH SOUR WAVE LIM STEP UNIT WAVE and UNIT WAVE SOURce WAVElength LIMit STEP Description This query returns the minimum wavelength step that can be used when changing the wavelength with the SOUR W...

Page 62: ...e performed if the Iq 2600B is in Sweep mode Example UNIT WAVE 1 See also SOUR WAVE SOUR WAVE SOUR WAVE LIM HIGH SOUR WAVE LIM LOW SOUR WAVE LIM STEP and UNIT WAVE UNITe WAVElength Description This qu...

Page 63: ...t source mode STAT 0 1 Turn source on or off STAT 1 0 Source active SOUR MODE 1 0 Set source mode MODE 1 0 Source mode POW 99 99 Set source power POW 99 99 Source power LIM HIGH 9 9 Get max source pow...

Page 64: ...STAR WAVE 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Set start wavelength STAR WAVE 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Start wavelength STOP WAVE 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Set stop wavelength STOP WAVE 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz S...

Page 65: ...99 999 nm Set wavelength for step STEP 9999 999 nm Wavelength for step LIM HIGH 9999 999 nm Maximal wavelength step LIM LOW 9999 999 nm Minimal wavelength step PAUS 59 999 s ms Set minimal length of p...

Page 66: ...THz Get wavelength LIM HIGH 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Get max wavelength LIM LOW 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Get min wavelength LIM STEP 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Get min wavelength step UNIT WAVE 1 0 Set...

Page 67: ...d a data parameter outside the valid range 1102 Invalid parameter The Tunable Laser Source has received an unexpected data parameter 1103 Cannot execute command A command was sent while unallowed by t...

Page 68: ...trol etc as required Incorrect termination characters Synchronize termination characters between the GPIB controller and the SCPI Manager Poor bus connection Ensure the functioning of the controller c...

Page 69: ...ronize termination characters between the GPIB controller and the SCPI Manager Commands are working fine but the results and measurements are not as expected Synchronization problem with commands in p...

Page 70: ...t room temperature in a clean and dry area Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid unnecessary shock and vibration General Maintenance To help...

Page 71: ...port clean it is recommended that the protective cap be installed when the unit is not being used and that the fiber ends are always cleaned before connecting them to the source port The cleaning swa...

Page 72: ...4 Click on Adjust Your unit will verify if there is a difference between the value you have entered and its current wavelength position If there is a difference it will add an offset to compensate Th...

Page 73: ...n your IQ 2600B every year for a complete calibration It will ensure that your unit remains within the published specifications For more information on annual calibration please contact EXFO IMPORTANT...

Page 74: ...on Check AC power cord and power ON the IQ 203 and IQ 206 Refer to IQ 200 Optical Test System instruction manual to check fuse Module not properly inserted Power OFF the IQ 203 and IQ 206 Remove and r...

Page 75: ...lizing the source Connect the source using an optical isolator ambient temperature varying Control ambient temperature EXFO Electro Optical Engineering Inc Corporate Headquarters 465 Godin Avenue Vani...

Page 76: ...8 Wavelength stability 1 hour nm b b At constant ambient temperature 10 Uncertainty nm 0 05 Output power dBm over 1515 to 1610 over 1510 to 1612 0 10 Power stability dB b over 15 minutes over 1 hour...

Page 77: ...l s 0 5 Operating Environment Operating temperature 10 to 50oC 14 to 122oF Storage temperature 40 to 70oC 40 to 158oF Degree of polarization dB 35 Relative humiditya a Measured in 2 to 104o F 0 to 40o...

Page 78: ...ecome null and void if the equipment has been tampered with repaired or worked upon by unauthorized individuals or non EXFO personnel the warranty sticker has been removed case screws other than those...

Page 79: ...oever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps and batteries used with EXFO products are not covered by this warranty Certification EXFO certifies that this equipm...

Page 80: ...he address given by the support personnel Be sure to write the RMA on the shipping slip EXFO will refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA Note A test setup fee will apply to any return...

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Page 82: ...ion scattering and other radiation losses Attenuation is generally expressed in dB without a negative sign attenuation coefficient A factor expressing attenuation per unit length expressed in dB km at...

Page 83: ...gth of 3 mm at 1550 nm BER Bit error rate On a transmission link the number of digital highs that are interpreted as lows and vice versa divided by the total number of bits received In modern networks...

Page 84: ...ted or disconnected to a device such as a source or detector core eccentricity A measure of the displacement of the core center relative to the cladding center core ellipticity non circularity A measu...

Page 85: ...r transmitting lines directivity In a 3 port optical circulator the ratio of power launched into port 1 that exits via port 2 vs the fraction that exits via port 3 distributed feedback laser DFB An in...

Page 86: ...radio communications The FCC formed in 1934 also deals with licences tariffs and limitations The members of the commission are appointed by the U S president FP Fabry Perot laser or cavity frequency...

Page 87: ...many fiber optic and opto electronic related fields IL Insertion loss index matching material A material often a liquid or a cement whose refractive index is nearly equal to the core index used to re...

Page 88: ...m Abbreviation for milli which indicates 10 3 units min Minute MFD Mode field diameter singlemode fiber modal dispersion Generally used to designate multimode dispersion which is pulse broadening due...

Page 89: ...on ratio ORR For an optical instrument generally defined as the ratio in dB of the smallest signal that can be observed at a specified wavelength separation in the presence of a strong nearly saturati...

Page 90: ...n states of the input light polarization dependent loss A transmission loss that varies with input polarization state Normally defined as Tmax dB Tmin dB polarization mode dispersion PMD Pulse spreadi...

Page 91: ...For a DFB laser a typical value is 100 dB Hz at 100 MHz RMA Return merchandise authorization RNF Refracted near field s Second sensitivity For an optical instrument the smallest signal that can be de...

Page 92: ...ke frequency the wavelength of light is inversely proportional to the refractive index of the medium through which it propagates It is for this reason that accurate wavelength measurements are general...

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Page 94: ...ommands general 27 specific 33 continuous mode 19 control local 7 lockout 7 remote 7 current list adding to 17 deleting items from 17 customer service 72 cycles 24 D data display 3 6 decrement unit 5...

Page 95: ...display 4 file 4 help 4 mode continuous 19 repeat 24 stepped 20 module description 2 insertion 11 removal 12 monitor output port 2 monitor window closing 14 description 8 opening 14 N nameplate 2 Norm...

Page 96: ...5 storage temperature 63 sweep cycles 24 delay 19 direction 24 mode 19 parameters 18 setup 5 start 24 Switching 15 switching between modes 15 T temperature for storage 63 title bar 3 4 transportation...

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