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8  D i C o n  Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform

 

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Press 

ENTER 

to continue the installation process. The GP700M searches for a new plug-

in. If it finds a new plug-in, the GP700M displays the add plug-in confirmation dialog which
includes a description of the new component. A variable attenuator is described as "atten-
uator". A tunable filter is described as "filter". A multi-channel switch is described as
"Typel : 

MxN', 

where M is the number of input channels (1 or 2), and N is the number of

output channels.

Figure 6: Add 

Plug-In Confirmation Dialog

confirm operation
add:
Filter

ENTER to add.
HELP twice to exit.

Press ENTER again to complete the installation of the plug-in. The GP700M displays a wait

screen while it updates the configuration of the plug-in and the instrument.

Figure 7: 

Add Plug-in Wait Screen

***ADDING MODULE***

Please wait!

After a plug-in has been successfully added the GP700M returns to the add plug-in instruc-
tion dialog, giving you the opportunity to add additional plug-ins or exit. Upon exiting, the

GP700M resets and finalizes the add procedure. After the reset completes, the screen dis-
plays a new display box for each plug-in that has been added. There is no difference
between the display box for a plug-in component and the display box for a permanent non-
modular component.

ATTENTION

It is important to keep in mind that the modules are not plug-and-play. Each module
has to be properly added as described above before it could communicate with
GP700 instrument. Note that the identification number of each installed component
depends upon the order in which the components are added and not the slot loca-
tion to which the module is plugged in. For example, if your GP700M has one perma-
nent filter component and you install three additional filter plug-ins, the permanent
filter will be Fl, the first-installed filter plug-in will be F2, the second plug-in will be

F3, and the third will be F4. Added modules are slot independent. Therefore, they

could be swapped into any open slot and would still communicate properly with the
instrument. However, if you clear and re-install the plug-ins in a different order, each
individual plug-in will have a different identification number.

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Summary of Contents for GP700M

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Page 5: ... In 9 Supplemental Instructions for GP700M with Two Position Prism Switch Plug In 11 Clearing All Plug Ins 14 Troubleshooting 15 Device Housing 16 Handling Fiberoptic Components and Cables 18 Handling Fiberoptic Cables 18 Storing Optical Connectors 18 Cleaning Optical Connectors 19 Mating Optical Connectors 19 Contents 91507 Revision A3 M a r c h 11 2005 ...

Page 6: ...n components behave exactly the same as permanent non modular components Refer to the GP700 Manual for informa tion about controlling installed plug ins and other components Product Overview DiCon s GP700M Modular Platform builds on the flexibility of DiCon s GP700 Programma ble Platform by adding modular plug in capability The GP700M shares the GP700 s pow erful user interface at the same time it...

Page 7: ... Use DELP to delete a plug in Use CLRP to clear all plug ins Depending on the status of the currently selected component the bottom line will display one of two messages If the currently selected device is not a plug in module the bottom line will display NOT A PLUG IN The following diagram shows the plug in configuration menu of a GP700M configured with several components The currently selected c...

Page 8: ...on Dialog Slide just one plug in module into rear expansion slot ENTER to add ESC to stop HELP twice to exit If you do not wish to add a plug in press ESC once or HELP twice Both operations will perform a system reset and return you to the main menu To install a plug in locate a vacant slot in the rear of the instrument Remove the blank cover panel by loosening the top and bottom captured thumb sc...

Page 9: ...0M resets and finalizes the add procedure After the reset completes the screen dis plays a new display box for each plug in that has been added There is no difference between the display box for a plug in component and the display box for a permanent non modular component ATTENTION It is important to keep in mind that the modules are not plug and play Each module has to be properly added as descri...

Page 10: ...will show NOT A PLUG IN if the currently acti vated component is not a plug in module When you activate a plug in component the dis play will show DELETE WITH DELP When you have activated the plug in you wish to delete press DELP to begin the delete plug in procedure The GP700M will display an confirmation dialog screen prompting you to press ENTER to confirm or HELP twice to exit without deleting...

Page 11: ...e free of the backplane the plug in should slide easily Do not force the plug in as this could cause damage to the plug in the instrument or both When you remove the plug in from the chassis take care not to touch the plug in s recessed electrical PCB Cover the empty slot in the chassis with a blank cover panel to minimize dust contamination Warning Do not leave deleted plug ins connected to the c...

Page 12: ...oes not fit this description FRONT PANEL OPERATION a Add Delete User can use the PCFG softkey to add delete Pwo Position PlugIns The procedure is identical to any other modular Plug In It will display the current module configuration when user adds in the module and allow the user to accept it b Display and Moving Switches The Two Position Plug Ins are always displayed on the last page of the scre...

Page 13: ...1 RCL 1 2 3 4 2 SAVE 1 2 3 4 3 PROG 1 2 n n P1 S4 2 MORE Pressing the PREV and NEXT key will change the active selection Vertically on the screen between P1 P2 P3 etc The DEV key changes the active selection Horizontally on the screen Pressing the DEV key repeatedly will step though modes one and mode two as described below Mode one appears as P2 9 the numeric value 9 represents the Channel Value ...

Page 14: ...hannel of prism switch module P1 into the output queue and reads the output queue into buffer CALL Send 0 3 P1 NLend CALL Receive 0 3 buffer NLend INCPn Increment P Type Module Channel Application GPIB RS 232 MINI Format INCP module Description The INCP command increments prism switch module number module by one channel D o not send switching commands to busy modules Example The following Visual B...

Page 15: ... reset without clearing the plug ins Pressing ENTER causes the GP700M to update the controller and plug in configuration records The GP700M displays a wait screen during the clear plug in process then the instrument resets Remove each plug in from the chassis by loosening the captured thumb screws Stop loos ening when the screws spring out Next pull gently but firmly on the loosened screws You wil...

Page 16: ...et the instrument the screen will not show a display box for the new devices Although the plug ins were not added successfully the GP700M may have created errors in the configuration records in the GP700M as well as in each of the plug ins To correct a multiple add error execute the clear plug in command CLRP and re install the plug ins one at a time Figure 11 Add Plug in Error Screen Operation fa...

Page 17: ...m Device Housing Figure 12 GP700M Modular Platform 4U Standard Rackmount Chassis Front View Rear View FIXEDP EAR t L Y O UrvAPotS COMPONENTS 10 Side View Note 4U extended rackmount chassis differs only in depth 554mm 91507 Revision A3 March 11 2005 ...

Page 18: ... 13 GP700M Modular Platform 6U Standard Rackmount Chassis Front View 7 5 x 1 0 F U L L Ft 1 4 0 Rear View clxu EA L 1 F ANEL Side View 7 7 _ 471 a 7 CA MN U AtAPICO 0 4 T E R P 4 4 1 COMPONEUTE 4 2 65 9 190 13 4 0 91507 Revision A3 March 11 2005 ...

Page 19: ...cal cable over a sharp edge Avoid using cable tie wraps to hold optical cable Tie wraps when tightened can create micro bends or break an optical cable Microbends can cause a dramatic reduction in optical performance Do not pull on the bare fiber as this can break the fiber inside the component Avoid using soldering irons near optical cables Accidental damage can easily occur when a soldering iron...

Page 20: ...l Connectors Follow these instructions when mating optical connectors Clean both connectors prior to mating Any small particles trapped during the mating process can permanently damage the connector Smoothly insert the appropriate connector ferrule into the adapter Do not allow the fiber tip to contact any surface If the tip accidentally contacts a surface before mating stop Reclean the connector ...

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