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Page 2: ...Standards mentioned in the Declaration of Conformity ASE Broadband Light Source FLS 2300B User Guide P N 1034633 March 2002 If the equipment described herein bears the symbol the said equipment compl...

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Page 4: ...ges Format 41 SCPI Management Errors System Errors 42 Contents ASE Broadband Light Source iii Contents Certification Information v 1 Introducing the FLS 2300B ASE Broadband Source 1 Front Panel 2 Back...

Page 5: ...s 73 Common Commands 73 Specific Commands 82 Index 87 Contents iv FLS 2300B 6 Maintenance 45 Cleaning the Front Panel 45 Cleaning Fixed Connectors 46 Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI EUA Adapters...

Page 6: ...vity and authoritative compliance of all test results Certification Information ASE Broadband Light Source v Certification Information F C C Information Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 1...

Page 7: ...uency interference that may emanate from these cables Certification Information vi FLS 2300B IMPORTANT Use of shielded remote I O cables with properly grounded shields and metal connectors is recommen...

Page 8: ...c Canada Date March 11 2002 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Certification Information ASE Broadband Light Source vii Electro Optical Engineering Application of Council Directive s 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage...

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Page 10: ...ening option for applications requiring high flatness ASE Broadband Light Source 1 1 Introducing the FLS 2300B ASE Broadband Source The FLS 2300B Broadband Source is a high power unpolarized fiber opt...

Page 11: ...connector ACTIVE Active LED Optical connector output Introducing the FLS 2300B ASE Broadband Source 2 FLS 2300B Front Panel Front Panel ASE BROADBAND SOURCE FLS 2300 ENTER On Off Setup Lock Unlock Na...

Page 12: ...umber Serial number Version number Manufacturing date Introducing the FLS 2300B ASE Broadband Source ASE Broadband Light Source 3 Back Panel Back Panel Ver Serial port RS 232 DTE Fuse holder Power inl...

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Page 14: ...e only Unit covers cannot be removed during operation ASE Broadband Light Source 5 2 Safety Information Safety Conventions You should understand the following conventions before using the product desc...

Page 15: ...unit has been disconnected from its electrical supply Safety Information 6 FLS 2300B General Safety Information Before powering on the unit all grounding terminals extension cords and devices connecte...

Page 16: ...nstruments with this product will increase eye hazard Safety Information ASE Broadband Light Source 7 Laser Safety Information Laser Safety Information The Laser Radiation Warning Sticker below appear...

Page 17: ...Connector ACTIVE Active LED Optical Connector Output Safety Information 8 FLS 2300B Laser Safety Information Light in the 1550 nm wavelength region is invisible to the human eye and can cause permane...

Page 18: ...ticker below appears on the front panel of the module Safety Information ASE Broadband Light Source 9 Active LED Active LED The unit has an active LED on its front panel When lit this LED indicates th...

Page 19: ...load carrying capacity ground connection cable clamp Safety Information 10 FLS 2300B Electrical Safety Information Electrical Safety Information AC Requirements The FLS 2300B can operate from any sin...

Page 20: ...ord Do not tamper with the protective ground terminal Safety Information ASE Broadband Light Source 11 Electrical Safety Information WARNING To avoid electrical shock do not operate the unit if there...

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Page 22: ...please read the General Safety Information on page 5 ASE Broadband Light Source 13 3 Getting Started with Your Light Source Turning the FLS 2300B On and Off To turn the FLS 2300B on and off press the...

Page 23: ...oard Indicator Open Interlock Indicator Source Status Getting Started with Your Light Source 14 FLS 2300B FLS 2300B Display FLS 2300B Display The main window of your unit allows you to get important i...

Page 24: ...eled On Off on your unit as shown in figure on page 2 Getting Started with Your Light Source ASE Broadband Light Source 15 Locking or Unlocking the Source Locking or Unlocking the Source Description o...

Page 25: ...y underway RM LK Source OFF Interlock circuit is open Getting Started with Your Light Source 16 FLS 2300B Locking or Unlocking the Source An icon is only displayed on the main window when the interloc...

Page 26: ...ector are located on the front of the unit Source OFF Getting Started with Your Light Source ASE Broadband Light Source 17 Activating or Deactivating the Source Activating or Deactivating the Source T...

Page 27: ...p for 2 hours RM LK Source ON Active Source Indicator Getting Started with Your Light Source 18 FLS 2300B Activating or Deactivating the Source 3 To activate the source press on the On Off button The...

Page 28: ...B GPIB Addr Baud Rate Flow Ctrl GPIB 12 N A N A ENTER ASE Broadband Light Source 19 4 Setting FLS 2300B Parameters The blue button on the right side of the display provides access to the single level...

Page 29: ...32 GPIB GPIB Addr Baud Rate Flow Ctrl GPIB 12 N A N A Setting FLS 2300B Parameters 20 FLS 2300B Setting Refresh Rate Setting Refresh Rate This function allows you to define the refresh rate of the dis...

Page 30: ...ired 5 Press ENTER to confirm the contrast adjustment Setting FLS 2300B Parameters ASE Broadband Light Source 21 Setting Backlight Setting Backlight In certain circumstances you might want to deactiva...

Page 31: ...ow Ctrl GPIB 12 N A N A Baud Rate Exit 8 Hz Baud Rate Setting FLS 2300B Parameters 22 FLS 2300B Setting Video Mode Setting Video Mode To change the video mode 1 Press the Setup button to access the Se...

Page 32: ...d GPIB GPIB Addressa 12 Baud Ratea N A Flow Ctrla N A Setting FLS 2300B Parameters ASE Broadband Light Source 23 Resetting the FLS 2300B Resetting the FLS 2300B You may want to reset the FLS 2300B par...

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Page 34: ...umber Serial number Version number Manufacturing date ASE Broadband Light Source 25 5 Controlling the Source Remotely The FLS 2300B can be remotely controlled either by a GPIB interface through a GPIB...

Page 35: ...nsmit Tx Output 5 Signal ground Gnd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Controlling the Source Remotely 26 FLS 2300B The RS 232 connector serial port at the back of the FLS 2300B uses a DTE pinout configuration The com...

Page 36: ...32 GPIB GPIB Addr Baud Rate Flow Ctrl GPIB 12 N A N A Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 27 Setting Remote Command Mode Setting Remote Command Mode To remotely control the FLS...

Page 37: ...32 GPIB GPIB Addr Baud Rate Flow Ctrl GPIB 12 N A N A Controlling the Source Remotely 28 FLS 2300B Setting GPIB Address Setting GPIB Address If GPIB is selected as the remote command mode you can sele...

Page 38: ...IB GPIB Addr Baud Rate Flow Ctrl RS232 N A 19200 Soft Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 29 Setting Baud Rate Setting Baud Rate The baud rate is a parameter related to RS 232 c...

Page 39: ...IB GPIB Addr Baud Rate Flow Ctrl RS232 N A 19200 Soft Controlling the Source Remotely 30 FLS 2300B Setting Flow Control Setting Flow Control The flow control parameter applies only to RS 232 communica...

Page 40: ...g GPIB Address on page 28 GPIB secondary address None Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 31 Communication Parameters Communication Parameters Note EOS means End of String EOI m...

Page 41: ...Activation See Setting Remote Command Mode on page 27 Controlling the Source Remotely 32 FLS 2300B Communication Parameters For RS 232 Communication EOS bytes 0Ah Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 b...

Page 42: ...8 2 Query Error 4 1 Not used 0 0 Operation Complete 1 Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 33 Standard Status Data Structure Standard Status Data Structure The four tables below...

Page 43: ...sed 0 2 Error Event queue 4 1 Not used 0 0 Not used 0 Controlling the Source Remotely 34 FLS 2300B Standard Status Data Structure Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE Status Byte Register STB Bit...

Page 44: ...sed 0 2 Error Event queue 4 1 Not used 0 0 Not used 0 Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 35 Standard Status Data Structure Service Request Enable Register SRE Bits Mnemonics Bi...

Page 45: ...EXE CME ESB MAV EEQ Error Event Ouput Queue not Empty Controlling the Source Remotely 36 FLS 2300B Standard Status Data Structure OR Standard Event Status Register ESR Standard Event Status Enable Reg...

Page 46: ...mmand parameter Keywords must be separated by a colon Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 37 Command Structure An SRQ is forced when a bit in the Status Byte register goes from...

Page 47: ...ou retrieve the response immediately after each query Controlling the Source Remotely 38 FLS 2300B Command Structure To enter commands or queries you must use either the full word for the command or t...

Page 48: ...query WAI Wait for pending operations to be completed Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 39 General Commands Quick Reference General Commands Quick Reference The FLS 2300B reco...

Page 49: ...rror queue VERS Current version Identification string Controlling the Source Remotely 40 FLS 2300B Specific Commands Quick Reference The FLS 2300B also recognizes commands that can only be used with R...

Page 50: ...number Error Device dependent information description Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 41 Error Messages Format Error Messages Format System and device specific errors are ma...

Page 51: ...r for devices that cannot detect more specific errors Controlling the Source Remotely 42 FLS 2300B SCPI Management Errors System Errors SCPI Management Errors System Errors Error Number Description Pr...

Page 52: ...ecific errors Error Number Description Probable Cause Controlling the Source Remotely ASE Broadband Light Source 43 SCPI Management Errors System Errors 222 Data out of range A legal program data elem...

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Page 54: ...ied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure ASE Broadband Light Source 45 6 Maintenance To help ensure long trouble free operation Keep the unit free of dust Clean the unit casing with a tis...

Page 55: ...e sure you dry the surfaces before evaporation occurs Maintenance 46 FLS 2300B Cleaning Fixed Connectors Cleaning Fixed Connectors Regular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance...

Page 56: ...tles that distribute too much alcohol at a time 7 8 9 Maintenance ASE Broadband Light Source 47 Cleaning Fixed Connectors 6 Moisten a cleaning tip 2 5 mm tip provided by EXFO with only one drop of iso...

Page 57: ...ibute too much alcohol at a time Push Turn Pull 1 2 3 Maintenance 48 FLS 2300B Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI EUA Adapters Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI EUA Adapters Regular cleaning of...

Page 58: ...S ACTIVE Doing so WILL result in permanent eye damage Maintenance ASE Broadband Light Source 49 Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI EUA Adapters 3 Gently wipe the connector and ferrule 4 With a dry...

Page 59: ...ibute too much alcohol at a time Push Turn Pull 1 2 3 Maintenance 50 FLS 2300B Cleaning EUI EUA Adapters Cleaning EUI EUA Adapters To clean EUI EUA adapters 1 Remove the EUI EUA adapter from the modul...

Page 60: ...tip 7 Throw out the cleaning tips after one use 3 4 5 Maintenance ASE Broadband Light Source 51 Cleaning EUI EUA Adapters 3 Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the adapter until it comes out on the ot...

Page 61: ...aning be careful not to apply too much pressure on it Maintenance 52 FLS 2300B Cleaning Detector Ports Cleaning Detector Ports Regular cleaning of connectors will help maintain optimum performance To...

Page 62: ...250V fuse Employer uniquement avec un fusible de 250V Maintenance ASE Broadband Light Source 53 Replacing the Fuse Replacing the Fuse The FLS 2300B contains two fuses of type IEC 250 V 2 A fast blow 5...

Page 63: ...e date in the space provided on the calibration label Maintenance 54 FLS 2300B Recalibrating the Unit 3 Check and replace the fuses if necessary 4 Make sure the fuses are firmly in the holder prior to...

Page 64: ...n your unit see the information displayed at start up Maintenance ASE Broadband Light Source 55 Software Upgrades Software Upgrades To upgrade the FLS 2300B embedded software using a diskette you must...

Page 65: ...of the file you copied to your hard disk Press Enter Maintenance 56 FLS 2300B Software Upgrades To perform a software upgrade 1 Turn off the FLS 2300B 2 If it is not already done turn on the computer...

Page 66: ...2300B should display the new software version number Maintenance ASE Broadband Light Source 57 Software Upgrades 7 When the Waiting for device handshake message appears turn on the FLS 2300B The FLS...

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Page 68: ...ait until the unit is done before sending the command ASE Broadband Light Source 59 7 Troubleshooting FLS 2300B Error Messages Warning Error Number Description Recommended Action 11 Module reset error...

Page 69: ...e Warning Error Number Description Recommended Action Troubleshooting 60 FLS 2300B FLS 2300B Error Messages 34 Command overflow Too many commands were sent to the unit at a time Wait until the unit is...

Page 70: ...e Warning Error Number Description Recommended Action Troubleshooting ASE Broadband Light Source 61 FLS 2300B Error Messages 75 Laser temperature problem Laser temperature is out of the operation rang...

Page 71: ...m Warning Error Number Description Recommended Action Troubleshooting 62 FLS 2300B FLS 2300B Error Messages 200 Decompression error An error occurred while decompressing the software Call EXFO for ass...

Page 72: ...ters between the GPIB controller and the SCPI Manager Troubleshooting ASE Broadband Light Source 63 GPIB Troubleshooting GPIB Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Unable to communicate with...

Page 73: ...es the product s most recent technical specifications Troubleshooting 64 FLS 2300B Using the Online Help Using the Online Help Context sensitive and interactive help is available to guide you through...

Page 74: ...2001 542392 3D FLS 2300B 58 Z Gain flattening option Troubleshooting ASE Broadband Light Source 65 Contacting the Technical Support Group Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after sales...

Page 75: ...direct sunlight Avoid unnecessary shock and vibration Troubleshooting 66 FLS 2300B Transportation Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit Transport...

Page 76: ...ent has been misused neglected or damaged by accident ASE Broadband Light Source 67 8 Warranty General Information EXFO Electro Optical Engineering Inc EXFO warrants this equipment against defects in...

Page 77: ...the equipment requires service repair or calibration Warranty 68 FLS 2300B Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the purchased product nor shall be respon...

Page 78: ...without a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Warranty ASE Broadband Light Source 69 Service and Repairs 2 If the equipment must be returned to EXFO or an authorized service center support per...

Page 79: ...585 924 9355 Fax 1 585 924 9072 service burleigh com Warranty 70 FLS 2300B EXFO Service Centers Worldwide EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If you think your product requires servicing contact your near...

Page 80: ...58 TJ B58 88 TJ B58 89 TJ B58 90 TJ B58 91 TJ B58 96 ASE Broadband Light Source 71 A Technical Specifications IMPORTANT The technical specifications for this product can change without notice The inf...

Page 81: ...ominal voltage 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz maximum 2 A Technical Specifications 72 FLS 2300B Note The FLS 2300B ASE Broadband Source is intended for indoor use only Electrical and Environmental Specifi...

Page 82: ...rameter The value parameter must be between 0 and 255 ASE Broadband Light Source 73 B Remote Control Commands Common Commands The SCPI Manager recognizes all of the common commands identified as manda...

Page 83: ...xxxx is the serial number 2 0r0 is the Firmware level Remote Control Commands 74 FLS 2300B Common Commands ESE Description This query reads the contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register ES...

Page 84: ...ear active state is asserted on the interface CLS RST Remote Control Commands ASE Broadband Light Source 75 Common Commands OPC Description This command will cause the FLS 2300B to generate the operat...

Page 85: ...ear active state is asserted on the interface CLS RST Remote Control Commands 76 FLS 2300B Common Commands OPC Description This query puts an ASCII 1 in the Output queue and generates the operation co...

Page 86: ...rameter The value parameter must be between 0 and 255 Remote Control Commands ASE Broadband Light Source 77 Common Commands RST Description The RST command sets the instrument to reset settings factor...

Page 87: ...yntax STB Response A binary integer between 0 and 255 Remote Control Commands 78 FLS 2300B Common Commands SRE Description This query returns the contents of the Service Request Enable Register SRE Sy...

Page 88: ...FPGA problem 2048 Temperature error 4096 N A 8192 N A Remote Control Commands ASE Broadband Light Source 79 Common Commands TST Description This query initiates an internal self test and returns a bin...

Page 89: ...n only be used when working with RS 232 communication Remote Control Commands 80 FLS 2300B Common Commands The supported RS 232 commands are fully explained hereafter WAI Description This command prev...

Page 90: ...is command can only be used with RS 232 communication Remote Control Commands ASE Broadband Light Source 81 Common Commands LOK Description This query returns the Remote Lockout programming state Synt...

Page 91: ...ight is on 0 the backlight is off Example DISP BRIG 1 Remote Control Commands 82 FLS 2300B Specific Commands Specific Commands There are some commands specific to the FLS 2300B These commands are full...

Page 92: ...rce is on 0 the source is off Example SOUR POW STAT 1 Remote Control Commands ASE Broadband Light Source 83 Specific Commands SOURce POWer STATe Description This command turns on or off the source Whe...

Page 93: ...d Normal operating state Example SOUR POW PROT TRIP 0 Remote Control Commands 84 FLS 2300B Specific Commands SOURce POWer PROTection TRIPped Description This query returns the state of the interlock c...

Page 94: ...This query returns the same response as the IDN query Remote Control Commands ASE Broadband Light Source 85 Specific Commands SYSTem ERRor Description This command returns the next error in the error...

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Page 96: ...label safety 7 source port 9 label identification 65 Index ASE Broadband Light Source 87 Index A AC requirements 10 active LED 9 after sales service 65 C calibration certificate 54 due date 54 label...

Page 97: ...3 status byte register STB 34 storage requirements 45 Index 88 FLS 2300B M maintenance connectors with EUI EUA adapters 48 detector ports 52 EUI EUA adapters 50 fixed connectors 46 front panel 45 gene...

Page 98: ...xclusions 68 general 67 liability 68 null and void 67 Index ASE Broadband Light Source 89 T technical specifications 64 71 technical support 65 temperature for storage 45 transportation requirements 4...

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