Exfo FLS-2600B Tunable Laser Source Bedienungsanleitung

User GuideTunable Laser SourceFLS-2600B

Introducing the FLS-2600B Tunable Laser Source2 FLS-2600BGeneral InformationGPIB port Serial port(RS-232 DTE)Fuse holderPower inlet2Ground

Remote Control92 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsOUTPut:ASE?Description This query returns a value indicating whether the ASE option is available on the tun

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 93Specific CommandsOUTPut:MODE?Description This query returns the current source mode (tunable or ASE).Syntax OUTP:

Remote Control94 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsOUTPut:STATe?Description This query returns the current source state.Syntax OUTP:STAT?Response A boolean va

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 95Specific CommandsSOURce:MODE?Description This query returns the current source mode.Syntax SOUR:MODE?Response A b

Remote Control96 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:POWer:ALC?Description This query returns the laser output power mode.Syntax SOUR:POW:ALC?Response Th

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 97Specific CommandsSOURce:POWer:LIMit:STEP?Description This query returns the minimum output power step (in dBm) th

Remote Control98 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:MODE?Description This query returns the current sweep mode.Syntax SOUR:SWE:MODE?Response A boo

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 99Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:COUNtDescription This command is used to specify how many times you want the sweep

Remote Control100 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:REPeatDescription This command is used to specify how many times you want the sweep program t

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 101Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:REVerseDescription This command is used to enable and disable the sweep reverse fu

Introducing the FLS-2600B Tunable Laser SourceTunable Laser Source 3RS-232 Connector PinoutRS-232 Connector PinoutThe RS-232 connector (serial port) a

Remote Control102 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STARt:WAVelengthDescription This command allows you to specify a start wavelength for the swe

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 103Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STOP:WAVelengthDescription This command allows you to specify a stop wavelength fo

Remote Control104 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:SPAN?Description This query returns the wavelength range to be swept below and above the cent

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 105Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:SPEed?Description This query returns the sweep speed for the continuous mode.Synta

Remote Control106 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:SPEed:LIMit:LOW?Description This query returns the lowest possible speed for the sweep.Syntax

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 107Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STATe?Description This query returns a value indicating the state of the sweep pro

Remote Control108 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STEPDescription This command allows you to specify the wavelength step for the step-by-step s

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 109Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STEP:LIMit:HIGH?Description This query returns the largest possible wavelength ste

Remote Control110 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:PAUSeDescription This command allows you to set the minimal pause length between the steps fo

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 111Specific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:PAUSe:LIMit:HIGH?Description This query returns the largest available pause for a

Introducing the FLS-2600B Tunable Laser Source4 FLS-2600BTypic al Applic ationsTypical ApplicationsYou can use your tunable laser source to perform se

Remote Control112 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:SWEep:TRIGgerDescription This command activates or deactivates the input trigger option.Syntax SOUR

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 113Specific CommandsSOURce:WAVelengthDescription This command selects a new source wavelength.Syntax SOUR:WAV<ws

Remote Control114 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSOURce:WAVelength:LIMit:HIGH?Description This query returns the maximum wavelength that can be set with th

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 115Specific CommandsSOURce:WAVelength:LIMit:STEP?Description This query returns the minimum wavelength step that ca

Remote Control116 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSYSTem:VERSion?Description This query reads the FLS-2600B identification string.Syntax SYST:VERS?Response

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 117Specific CommandsUNIT:WAVelength?Description This query returns the current spectral measurement units.Syntax UN

Remote Control118 FLS-2600BProgramming CommandsProgramming CommandsSOURce:SWEep:CONTinuous:PROGramDescription This function is used to set the paramet

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 119Programming CommandsNote You cannot use this command while the FLS-2600B is performing a sweep.You do not have t

Remote Control120 FLS-2600BProgramming CommandsSOURce:SWEep:CONTinuous:PROGram?Description This function is used to set and/or view the parameters for

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 121Programming CommandsNote You cannot use this query while theTunable Laser Source is performing a sweep.You do no

Introducing the FLS-2600B Tunable Laser SourceTunable Laser Source 5ConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this manual, you shoul

Remote Control122 FLS-2600BProgramming CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STEPped:PROGramDescription This function is used to set the parameters for a step-by-step

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 123Programming CommandsNote You cannot use this command during a sweep.You do not have to enter all values in the c

Remote Control124 FLS-2600BProgramming CommandsSOURce:SWEep:STEPped:PROGram?Description This function is used to set and/or view the parameters for a

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 125Programming CommandsNote You cannot use this query during a sweep.You do not have to enter all values in the que

Remote Control126 FLS-2600BOther CommandsOther CommandsSOURce:SWEep:SAVEDescription This function is used to save the following sweep setup parameters

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 127Other CommandsSOURce:SWEep:RECAll?Description This function is used to recall from a setup in your list. It also

Remote Control128 FLS-2600BQuick Reference Command TreeQuick Reference Command TreeCommandParameter/ ResponseDescriptionCAL WAV <9999.999> Offse

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 129Quick Reference Command TreeSOUR POW <±99.99> Sets source power.POW? (±99.99) Requests current source powe

Remote Control130 FLS-2600BQuick Reference Command TreeSOUR SWE MODE? (0|1) Requests current source sweep mode.SWE CENT? (9999.999) [nm](999.9999) [TH

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 131Quick Reference Command TreeSOUR SWE SPAN? (9999.999) [nm](999.9999) [THz]Returns wavelength span.SPE <speed&

Remote Control132 FLS-2600BQuick Reference Command TreeLIM LOW? (9999.999) [nm] Requests minimum wavelength step.PAUS <59,999> [s,ms] Sets minim

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 133Quick Reference Command TreeLIM STEP? (9999.999) [nm](999.9999) [THz]Requests min. wavelength step.SYST ERR? Err

Remote Control134 FLS-2600BError MessagesError MessagesSystem- and device-specific errors are managed by the FLS-2600B. The generic format for error m

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 135SCPI Management Errors (System Errors)SCPI Management Errors (System Errors)Error NumberDescription Probable Cau

Remote Control136 FLS-2600BSCPI Management Errors (System Errors)224 Illegal parameter value The Tunable Laser Source has received an unexpected para

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 137FLS-2600B Error and Warning MessagesFLS-2600B Error and Warning MessagesError or warning NumberDescription Recom

Remote Control138 FLS-2600BFLS-2600B Error and Warning Messages61 A problem occurred with the thermo-electric cooler.Contact EXFO.62 The Flash memor

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 139FLS-2600B Error and Warning Messages101 The command request was not performed in the set time amount.Retry comm

Remote Control140 FLS-2600BFLS-2600B Error and Warning Messages32302 Not enough RAM to run the command.Restart the Tunable Laser Source.32303 The Tu

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 141GPIB TroubleshootingGPIB TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause SolutionUnable to communicate with the Tunable La

Tunable Laser Source 72 Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWhile handling optical fibers, laser radiation may be encountered at source output p

IndexTunable Laser Source 143IndexAactivating the source... 42active LED...

Index144 FLS-2600BEEOI (End or Identify)... 75EOS (End of String) ... 75equipment r

IndexTunable Laser Source 145productidentification label... 58specifications... 67

Index146 FLS-2600Bsweepbutton ... 12cycles ... 36dir

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Safety Information8 FLS-2600BElectrical Safety InformationElectrical Safety InformationThe following safety precautions must be observed while operati

Safety InformationTunable Laser Source 9Electrical Safety Information The unit must be positioned so as not to block the ventilation holes located on

Safety Information10 FLS-2600BElectrical Safety InformationWARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, do not operate the unit if there are signs of damage to a

Tunable Laser Source 113 Getting Started with Your Tunable Laser SourceTurning on the UnitBefore turning on the FLS-2600B, please read the Safety Info

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Getting Started with Your Tunable Laser Source12 FLS-2600BTurning on the UnitSome internal mechanisms can sometimes take several seconds to adjust, de

Getting Started with Your Tunable Laser SourceTunable Laser Source 13Positioning Your Unit Using the Support StandsPositioning Your Unit Using the Sup

Tunable Laser Source 154 Setting Standard ParametersSetting the Display IntensityYou might want to set the display intensity of your unit, or turn the

Setting Standard Parameters16 FLS-2600BTurning the Sound On or OffTurning the Sound On or OffTo turn the sound on your unit on or off:1. Press Setup.2

Setting Standard ParametersTunable Laser Source 17Switching between Normal and High-Resolution (HR) ModesSwitching between Normal and High-Resolution

Setting Standard Parameters18 FLS-2600BSelecting the Display UnitSelecting the Display UnitIt is possible to select the display unit with which you wa

Setting Standard ParametersTunable Laser Source 19Selecting a WavelengthSelecting a WavelengthThere are several ways to select a wavelength for testin

Setting Standard Parameters20 FLS-2600BSelecting a WavelengthRetrieving a Wavelength from a Stored ListTo select a wavelength from the list of wavelen

Setting Standard ParametersTunable Laser Source 21Setting the PowerSetting the PowerTo set the output power, you must be in Power Edition mode. To sel

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Setting Standard Parameters22 FLS-2600BAdding Items to ListsAdding Items to ListsYou can add items to the current list of wavelengths. To add items:1.

Setting Standard ParametersTunable Laser Source 23Deleting Items from ListsDeleting Items from ListsYou can delete items from the current list of wave

Setting Standard Parameters24 FLS-2600BUsing the Monitor OutputUsing the Monitor OutputThe monitor output of the FLS-2600B, located on the front of th

Setting Standard ParametersTunable Laser Source 25Saving and Recalling ConfigurationsSaving and Recalling ConfigurationsOnce you have set the FLS-2600

Setting Standard Parameters26 FLS-2600BSaving and Recalling ConfigurationsTo save or recall a sweep configuration:1. Press Sweep.2. Turn the selection

Setting Standard ParametersTunable Laser Source 27Reverting to Factory SettingsReverting to Factory SettingsTurning on the unit and pressing ENTER at

Tunable Laser Source 295 Setting Sweep ParametersYour tunable laser source allows you to perform automatic wavelength scans according to user-defined

Setting Sweep Parameters30 FLS-2600BSelecting the Sweep ModeTo set the end wavelength, repeat the process, but after pressing on Sweep, turn the selec

Setting Sweep ParametersTunable Laser Source 31Setting the Sweep StepSetting the Sweep StepYou can set the size of the step (in nm or THz) for your st

Contentsiv FLS-2600B6 Operating your Tunable Laser Source ...39Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fi

Setting Sweep Parameters32 FLS-2600BSetting the Pauses6. Press ENTER to validate your choice, and Sweep to exit the menu.OR Turn the dial clockwise or

Setting Sweep ParametersTunable Laser Source 33Setting the Sweep Speed4. Turn the selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired l

Setting Sweep Parameters34 FLS-2600BSetting the Sweep Speed4. Turn the selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired speed of the

Setting Sweep ParametersTunable Laser Source 35Selecting the Incoming Trigger OptionSelecting the Incoming Trigger OptionThe incoming trigger option a

Setting Sweep Parameters36 FLS-2600BSetting the Cycle OptionsSetting the Cycle OptionsThe cycle options allow you to specify settings in both continuo

Setting Sweep ParametersTunable Laser Source 37Setting the Sweep DirectionSetting the Sweep DirectionThe sweep can be either unidirectional, meaning t

Tunable Laser Source 396 Operating your Tunable Laser SourceCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:1. Insp

Operating your Tunable Laser Source40 FLS-2600BCleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers3. Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber en

Operating your Tunable Laser SourceTunable Laser Source 41Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)Th

ContentsTunable Laser Source vC Remote Control ... 71Setting t

Operating your Tunable Laser Source42 FLS-2600BActivating/Deactivating Light EmissionActivating/Deactivating Light EmissionBefore turning on the Tunab

Operating your Tunable Laser SourceTunable Laser Source 43Starting a SweepStarting a SweepAfter setting your sweep parameters as explained in Setting

Tunable Laser Source 457 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean th

Maintenance46 FLS-2600BCleaning Fixed ConnectorsCleaning Fixed ConnectorsRegular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance. Do not

MaintenanceTunable Laser Source 47Cleaning Fixed Connectors7. Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the connector until it reaches the ferrule inside (a

Maintenance48 FLS-2600BCleaning EUI ConnectorsCleaning EUI ConnectorsRegular cleaning of EUI connectors will help maintain optimum performance. There

MaintenanceTunable Laser Source 49Cleaning EUI Connectors5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 with a dry cleaning tip.Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end o

Maintenance50 FLS-2600BReplacing the FuseReplacing the FuseThe FLS-2600B contains two fuses of type IEC, 250 V, 2 A, fast blow 0.197 in x 0.787 in/5 m

MaintenanceTunable Laser Source 51Software UpgradesSoftware UpgradesTo upgrade the FLS-2600B embedded software using a diskette, you must connect your

Certification Informationvi FLS-2600BCertification InformationFCC InformationElectronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in the

Maintenance52 FLS-2600BSoftware UpgradesTo perform a software upgrade:1. Turn off the FLS-2600B.2. If it is not already done, turn on the computer.3.

MaintenanceTunable Laser Source 53Software Upgrades8. When the Waiting for device handshake message appears, turn on the FLS-2600B. The FLS-2600B scre

Maintenance54 FLS-2600BAdjusting Your Unit According to WavelengthAdjusting Your Unit According to WavelengthIt is possible to introduce an offset in

MaintenanceTunable Laser Source 55Adjusting Your Unit According to Wavelength7. To exit the Setup menu, press Setup.Note: The difference between the p

Maintenance56 FLS-2600BRecalibrating the UnitRecalibrating the UnitManufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 Standa

Tunable Laser Source 578 TroubleshootingSolving Common ProblemsIf you encounter one of the problems listed below, try to solve it first with the given

Troubleshooting58 FLS-2600BContacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technical supp

TroubleshootingTunable Laser Source 59TransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Trans

Tunable Laser Source 619 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period

Certification InformationTunable Laser Source vii Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108

Warranty62 FLS-2600BLiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any fai

WarrantyTunable Laser Source 63ExclusionsExclusionsEXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any

Warranty64 FLS-2600BService and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of pu

WarrantyTunable Laser Source 65EXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest au

Tunable Laser Source 67A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented

Technical Specifications68 FLS-2600BGENERAL SPECIFICATIONSOutput fiber type SMF-28Operating temperature 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)Storag

Tunable Laser Source 69B Trigger Option TheoryYour Tunable Laser Source features Trigger In and Out connectors. When the trigger option is set to On,

Trigger Option Theory70 FLS-2600BTrigger Option in Stepped ModeTrigger Option in Stepped ModeThe sweep will begin when you press on Start. The system

Tunable Laser Source 71C Remote ControlYour Tunable Laser Source can be remotely controlled by either the GPIB interface (through a GPIB cable connec

Remote Control72 FLS-2600BSetting the GPIB Primary Address3. Press ENTER. The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower part of the display.4. Turn the

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 73Changing the Baud Rate for RS-232Changing the Baud Rate for RS-232To change the baud rate for RS-232 transfer, yo

Remote Control74 FLS-2600BChanging the Flow Control for RS-232Changing the Flow Control for RS-232Handshake controls are software mechanisms controlli

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 75Communication ParametersCommunication ParametersNote: EOS means “End of String”. EOI means “End or Identify”.For

Remote Control76 FLS-2600BStandard Status Data StructureStandard Status Data StructureThe figure on the next page illustrates the four common Status a

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 77Standard Status Data Structure Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) Status Byte Register (STB)Bits Mnemo

Remote Control78 FLS-2600BStandard Status Data Structure Service Request Enable Register (SRE)Bits Mnemonics Bit Value7Not used06Reserved05 Event sta

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 79Standard Status Data Structure

Remote Control80 FLS-2600BSCPI CommandsAn SRQ is forced when a bit in the Status Byte register goes from 0 to 1 and the corresponding SRE Mask bit is

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 81SCPI CommandsTo enter commands or queries you must use either the full word for the command, or the three- or fou

Tunable Laser Source 11 Introducing the FLS-2600B Tunable Laser SourceGeneral InformationThe FLS-2600B Tunable Laser Source addresses the testing requ

Remote Control82 FLS-2600BGeneral CommandsGeneral CommandsYour tunable laser source recognizes the main commands identified in IEEE 488.2.The commands

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 83General Commands*CLSDescription This command sets the contents of the Standard Event Register (ESR), the Status B

Remote Control84 FLS-2600BGeneral Commands*ESR?Description This query reads the contents of the Standard Event Status Register (ESR) and clears it.Syn

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 85General Commands*LOK?Description This query returns the Remote Lockout programming state.Syntax *LOK?Response A b

Remote Control86 FLS-2600BGeneral Commands*OPC?Description This query puts an ASCII “1” in the output queue when the content of the input queue has be

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 87General Commands *RSTDescription The *RST command sets the instrument to reset settings (factory settings stored

Remote Control88 FLS-2600BGeneral Commands*SREDescription This command sets bits in the Service Request Enable Register (SRE; initial value is 255), a

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 89General Commands*TST?Description This query initiates an internal self-test and returns a binary value indicating

Remote Control90 FLS-2600BSpecific CommandsSpecific CommandsCALibration:WAVelengthDescription This command introduces an offset into the FLS-2600B to

Remote ControlTunable Laser Source 91Specific CommandsDISPlay:DIMMerDescription This command allows you to set the dimmer state on the source.Syntax D