Exfo FLS-5800 CD/PMD Analyzer Source User Manual

USER GUIDECD/PMD ANALYZER SOURCEFLS-5834AR&D AND MANUFACTURING

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 52 Safety InformationLED Safety InformationYour instrument is a Class 1M LED product in compliance with standard IEC 60825-1 Am

Safety Information6 FLS-5834AElectrical Safety InformationElectrical Safety InformationThis unit uses an international safety standard three-wire powe

Safety InformationCD/PMD Analyzer Source 7Electrical Safety InformationWARNING³ Use this unit indoors only.³ Position the unit so that the air can cir

Safety Information8 FLS-5834AElectrical Safety InformationThe following label is located on the back panel of the unit:Equipment RatingsTemperature³ O

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 93 Getting Started with Your Light SourceTurning On and Off the CD/PMD Analyzer SourceTo turn on and off the CD/PMD Analyzer So

Getting Started with Your Light Source10 FLS-5834AFLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source DisplayFLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source DisplayForm the main window

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 114 Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source ParametersThe blue button on the right side of the display provides access to the single-lev

Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source Parameters12 FLS-5834ASetting the Refresh RateSetting the Refresh RateYou can define the refresh rate of the display.To

Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source ParametersCD/PMD Analyzer Source 13Setting the BacklightSetting the BacklightIn certain circumstances, you might want t

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Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source Parameters14 FLS-5834ASetting the Video ModeSetting the Video ModeTo change the video mode:1. Press the Setup key.2. Us

Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source ParametersCD/PMD Analyzer Source 15Resetting the CD/PMD Analyzer SourceResetting the CD/PMD Analyzer SourceYou may want

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 175 Operating the CD/PMD Analyzer SourceCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:1. C

Operating the CD/PMD Analyzer Source18 FLS-5834AInstalling the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)The EUI fixe

Operating the CD/PMD Analyzer SourceCD/PMD Analyzer Source 19Activating or Deactivating the SourceActivating or Deactivating the SourceTo activate the

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 216 Controlling the Source RemotelyYou can control the CD/PMD Analyzer Source remotely either by:³ a GPIB interface (through a

Controlling the Source Remotely22 FLS-5834AThe RS-232 connector (serial port) at the back of the CD/PMD Analyzer Source uses a DTE pinout configuratio

Controlling the Source RemotelyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 23Setting the Remote Command ModeSetting the Remote Command ModeTo remotely control the CD/PMD A

ContentsCD/PMD Analyzer Source iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Controlling the Source Remotely24 FLS-5834ASetting the GPIB AddressSetting the GPIB AddressIf GPIB is selected as the remote command mode, you can sel

Controlling the Source RemotelyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 25Setting the Baud RateSetting the Baud RateThe baud rate is a parameter related to RS-232 commu

Controlling the Source Remotely26 FLS-5834ASetting the Flow ControlSetting the Flow ControlThe flow control parameter applies only to RS-232 communica

Controlling the Source RemotelyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 27Communication ParametersCommunication ParametersThe communication parameters are used to set t

Controlling the Source Remotely28 FLS-5834AStandard Status Data StructureStandard Status Data StructureThe four tables below give information on the c

Controlling the Source RemotelyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 29Standard Status Data Structure³ Standard event status enable register (ESE)Bits Mnemonics Bit

Controlling the Source Remotely30 FLS-5834AStandard Status Data Structure³ Status byte register (STB)³ Service request enable register (SRE)Bits Mnemo

Controlling the Source RemotelyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 31Standard Status Data Structure&&&&&&&& ORStandard Event Status

Controlling the Source Remotely32 FLS-5834AStandard Status Data StructureAn SRQ is forced when a bit in the status byte register goes from 0 to 1 and

Controlling the Source RemotelyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 33Command StructureCommand StructureThe GPIB and RS-232 commands follow the guidelines determine

Contentsiv FLS-5834A7 Maintenance ...35Cleaning EUI Conne

Controlling the Source Remotely34 FLS-5834AError Messages FormatError Messages FormatSystem and device specific errors are managed by the FLS-5834A CD

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 357 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation:³ Always clean fiber-optic connectors before using them.³ Keep the u

Maintenance36 FLS-5834ACleaning EUI ConnectorsCleaning EUI ConnectorsRegular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance. There

MaintenanceCD/PMD Analyzer Source 37Cleaning EUI Connectors5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip.Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end

Maintenance38 FLS-5834AReplacing FusesReplacing FusesThe FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source contains two F2.0L250V-type fuses (IEC, 5 mm x 20 mm (0.197

MaintenanceCD/PMD Analyzer Source 39Recalibrating the Unit4. Insert the new fuses into the fuse holder.5. Ensure the fuses are placed firmly in the ho

Maintenance40 FLS-5834AUpgrading the Embedded SoftwareUpgrading the Embedded SoftwareTo upgrade the CD/PMD Analyzer Source embedded software, you will

MaintenanceCD/PMD Analyzer Source 41Upgrading the Embedded Software7. When a message about waiting for a evice handshake appears, turn on the CD/PMD A

Maintenance42 FLS-5834ARecycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)³ Unless otherwis

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 438 TroubleshootingCD/PMD Analyzer Source Error MessagesWarning/Error NumberDescription Recommended Action-11 Module reset erro

Certification InformationCD/PMD Analyzer Source vCertification InformationF.C.C. InformationElectronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 complianc

Troubleshooting44 FLS-5834ACD/PMD Analyzer Source Error Messages-40 FIFO not ready for reading:The unit’s FIFO is not ready for reading. Commands sent

TroubleshootingCD/PMD Analyzer Source 45CD/PMD Analyzer Source Error Messages-76 Thermo-electric cooler over-current:A problem occurred with the curre

Troubleshooting46 FLS-5834ACD/PMD Analyzer Source Error Messages32246 Abort called in firmware:The unit used a command which it is not intended to.Res

TroubleshootingCD/PMD Analyzer Source 47GPIB TroubleshootingGPIB TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause SolutionUnable to communicate with CD/PMD Analy

Troubleshooting48 FLS-5834AFinding Information on the EXFO Web SiteFinding Information on the EXFO Web SiteThe EXFO Web site provides answers to frequ

TroubleshootingCD/PMD Analyzer Source 49Contacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or t

Troubleshooting50 FLS-5834ATransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation d

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 519 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material

Warranty52 FLS-5834ALiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any fai

WarrantyCD/PMD Analyzer Source 53Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following t

Certification Informationvi FLS-5834AApplication of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive89/336/EEC - The EMC DirectiveManufactu

Warranty54 FLS-5834AEXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized se

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 55A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presente

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 57B Rackmount InstallationYou can place your FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source in a rackmount to facilitate its usage.To install

Rackmount Installation58 FLS-5834ATo install your FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source in a rackmount:1. Slide the benchtop unit into the rackmount and ti

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 59C Remote Control CommandsIEEE 488.2 Commands—Quick ReferenceThe CD/PMD Analyzer Source recognizes the required commands ident

Remote Control Commands60 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*CLSDescription The *CLS command clears the Standard

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 61IEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionThe table below shows the contents of this register.A value of 1 in the

Remote Control Commands62 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*ESE?Description The *ESE? query allows the programmer to determine the current cont

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 63IEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionResponse(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for <RegisterVal

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 11 Introducing the FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer SourceThe FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source is a modulated, polarized broadband fib

Remote Control Commands64 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*ESR?Description The *ESR? query allows the programmer to determine the current cont

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 65IEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionResponse(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for <RegisterVal

Remote Control Commands66 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*IDN?Description The intent of the *IDN? query is for the unique identification of d

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 67IEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionExample(s) *LOK 1Notes This command can only be used when working with

Remote Control Commands68 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*LOK?Description This query returns the Remote Lockout programming state indicating

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 69IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*OPCDescription The *OPC command allows synchronization between the ins

Remote Control Commands70 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*OPC?Description The *OPC? query allows synchronization between the instrument and a

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 71IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*REMDescription This command is used to set the Remote programming stat

Remote Control Commands72 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*RSTDescription The *RST command performs a device reset. This command is the third

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 73IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*SREDescription The *SRE command sets the Service Request Enable Regist

Introducing the FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source2 FLS-5834ABack PanelBack PanelFLS-5834A CompatibilityThe FLS-5834A is compatible with :³ FTB-5500B PM

Remote Control Commands74 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionSee the contents of this register below.A bit value of zero shall indicate a disable

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 75IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*SRE?Description The *SRE? query allows the programmer to determine the

Remote Control Commands76 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionResponse(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for <RegisterValue> is def

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 77IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*STB?Description The *STB? query allows the programmer to read the stat

Remote Control Commands78 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—DescriptionResponse(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for <RegisterValue> is def

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 79IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*TST?Description This query returns a binary value indicating the test

Remote Control Commands80 FLS-5834AIEEE 488.2 Commands—Description*WAIDescription The *WAI command shall prevent the device from executing any further

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 81Product-Specific Commands—Quick ReferenceProduct-Specific Commands—Quick ReferenceThe table below summ

Remote Control Commands82 FLS-5834AProduct-Specific Commands-DescriptionProduct-Specific Commands-DescriptionDISPlay:BRIGhtnessDescription This comman

Remote Control CommandsCD/PMD Analyzer Source 83Product-Specific Commands-DescriptionSOURce:POWer[:STATe]Description This command turns on or off the

Introducing the FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer SourceCD/PMD Analyzer Source 3ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this manual, you s

Remote Control Commands84 FLS-5834AProduct-Specific Commands-DescriptionSYSTem:ERRor?Description This command returns the next error in the error queu

CD/PMD Analyzer Source 85D SCPI-Based ErrorsError NumberDescription Probable Cause-100 “Command error” A command error has occurred. This is the gener

SCPI-Based Errors86 FLS-5834A-224 “Illegal parameter value” An exact value from a list of possibilities was expected.-300 “Device-specific error” A de

IndexCD/PMD Analyzer Source 87IndexAAC requirements ... 8address, GPIB ...

Index88 FLS-5834Aerrormessages, format ... 34numbers ... 34queue ...

IndexCD/PMD Analyzer Source 89Llabel, identification ... 49label, safety...

Index90 FLS-5834Areturn merchandise authorization (RMA) ... 53RM marker ... 71RS-232commands...

IndexCD/PMD Analyzer Source 91Uunitcovers ..... 7disconnecting ...

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