Exfo FTB-9100 for FTB-500 Optical Switch User Manual

User GuideOptical Switch for FTB-500FTB-9100

Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch4 FTB-9100ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this manual, you should understand the fo

Optical Switch 52 Getting Started with Your Optical SwitchInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo insert a module into the FTB-500:1. Exit ToolBox and t

Getting Started with Your Optical Switch6 FTB-9100Inserting and Removing Test Modules3. Take the module and place it so that the connector pins are at

Getting Started with Your Optical SwitchOptical Switch 7Inserting and Removing Test Modules7. While applying slight pressure to the module, turn the r

Getting Started with Your Optical Switch8 FTB-9100Inserting and Removing Test ModulesTo remove a module from the FTB-500:1. Exit ToolBox and turn off

Getting Started with Your Optical SwitchOptical Switch 9Inserting and Removing Test Modules5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by th

Getting Started with Your Optical Switch10 FTB-9100Starting the Optical Switch ApplicationStarting the Optical Switch ApplicationYour FTB-9100 Optical

Getting Started with Your Optical SwitchOptical Switch 11Starting the Optical Switch ApplicationThe main window (shown below) contains all the command

Getting Started with Your Optical Switch12 FTB-9100Starting the Optical Switch ApplicationData DisplayStatus BarThe status bar, located at the bottom

Getting Started with Your Optical SwitchOptical Switch 13Exiting the ApplicationExiting the ApplicationClosing any application that is not currently b

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Optical Switch 153 Operating the Optical SwitchBefore using the FTB-9100 Optical Switch in a test setup, you must first connect the ports to other tes

Operating the Optical Switch16 FTB-9100Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)The EUI fixed basepla

Operating the Optical SwitchOptical Switch 17Cleaning and Connecting Optical FibersCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic ca

Operating the Optical Switch18 FTB-9100Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers3. Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber end from t

Operating the Optical SwitchOptical Switch 19Optimizing the Application for RepeatabilityOptimizing the Application for RepeatabilityThe optimization

Operating the Optical Switch20 FTB-9100Selecting ConfigurationsSelecting ConfigurationsThe different configurations available for your switch allow yo

Operating the Optical SwitchOptical Switch 21Saving and Recalling ConfigurationsSaving and Recalling ConfigurationsOnce you have set the FTB-9100 Opti

Operating the Optical Switch22 FTB-9100Saving and Recalling ConfigurationsTo recall a configuration:1. Select the Configuration function tab.2. Click

Optical Switch 234 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation:³ Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if

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Maintenance24 FTB-9100Cleaning Fixed ConnectorsCleaning Fixed ConnectorsRegular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance. Do not

MaintenanceOptical Switch 25Cleaning Fixed Connectors6. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol.7. Slowly insert t

Maintenance26 FTB-9100Cleaning EUI ConnectorsCleaning EUI ConnectorsRegular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance. There i

MaintenanceOptical Switch 27Cleaning EUI Connectors5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip.Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the

Maintenance28 FTB-9100Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)³ Unless otherwise

Optical Switch 295 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsProblem Possible cause Recommended actionInsertion loss higher than expected.Dirty optical co

Troubleshooting30 FTB-9100Obtaining Online HelpObtaining Online HelpAn online version of the FTB-9100 Optical Switch user guide is conveniently availa

TroubleshootingOptical Switch 31Contacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technical

Troubleshooting32 FTB-9100TransportationYou may also be requested to provide software and module version numbers. This information, as well as technic

Optical Switch 336 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and wor

Contentsiv FTB-9100B SCPI Command Reference ...39Quick Reference Command Tree

Warranty34 FTB-9100LiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any fail

WarrantyOptical Switch 35Service and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date

Warranty36 FTB-9100EXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized ser

Optical Switch 37A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in thi

Optical Switch 39B SCPI Command ReferenceThis appendix presents detailed information on the commands and queries supplied with your FTB-9100 Optical S

SCPI Command Reference40 FTB-9100Quick Reference Command TreeQuick Reference Command TreeCommand Parameter(s) P.ROUTe[1..n] CLOSe 41OPEN 42STATe? 43PA

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 41Product-Specific Commands—DescriptionProduct-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:CLOSeDescription This co

SCPI Command Reference42 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:OPENDescription This command makes the switch change from the reset

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 43Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:OPEN:STATe?Description This query returns a value indicating

Certification InformationOptical Switch vCertification InformationF.C.C. InformationElectronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC)

SCPI Command Reference44 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:PATH:CATalog?Description This query returns a value indicating the

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 45Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCANDescription This command sets the switch to a specific ch

SCPI Command Reference46 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description 2, means Input 1 is connected to Output 1 and Input 2 is connected to Outpu

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 47Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN?Description This query returns a value indicating the cu

SCPI Command Reference48 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description 2, means Input 1 is connected to Output 1 and Input 2 is connected to Outpu

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 49Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJustDescription This command makes the switch mechanis

SCPI Command Reference50 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust:AUTODescription This command sets the <Optimize for

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 51Product-Specific Commands—DescriptionExample(s) ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO 0ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO? returns 0 (optimization

SCPI Command Reference52 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust:AUTO?Description This query returns the current value o

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 53Product-Specific Commands—DescriptionThe <AutoAdjust> response represents the current state of the <Op

Certification Informationvi FTB-9100 Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive

SCPI Command Reference54 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:NEXTDescription This command moves the switch to the next posi

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 55Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:PREVDescription This command moves the switch to its pre

SCPI Command Reference56 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:SYNChronousDescription This command enables/disables the switc

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 57Product-Specific Commands—Description:ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:SYNChronous?Description This query returns a value indic

SCPI Command Reference58 FTB-9100Product-Specific Commands—Description:SNUMber?Description This query returns a value indicating the module's ser

SCPI Command ReferenceOptical Switch 59Product-Specific Commands—Description:STATus?Description This query returns a value indicating the status of th

IndexOptical Switch 61IndexAAbout function tab ... 32after-sales service ... 31

Index62 FTB-9100Mmain window, application... 11maintenanceEUI connectors... 26fixed connec

IndexOptical Switch 63Ttechnical specifications... 37technical support ... 31, 32temperatu

Optical Switch 11 Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical SwitchMain FeaturesThe FTB-9100 Optical Switch provides highly accurate and repeatable fiber-to-fib

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Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch2 FTB-9100Basic Switching PrinciplesThe FTB-9100 Optical Switch supports local control (via the ToolBox softwar

Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical SwitchOptical Switch 3Typical Application, OTDR TestingTypical Application, OTDR TestingYou can use your switch to te