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Remote Control

Tunable Laser Source

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Quick Reference Command Tree

SOUR SWE

SPAN?

(9999.999) [nm]

(999.9999) [THz]

Returns 

wavelength 

span.

SPE

<speed>

Sets sweep 

speed.

SPE?

(99.999) [nm]

Requests 

current sweep 

speed.

SPE

LIM

HIGH?

(99.999) [nm]

Requests 

maximum 

sweep speed.

SPE

LIM

LOW?

(99.999) [nm]

Requests 

minimum 

sweep speed.

STAT

<1|0>

Turns sweep on 

or off.

STAT?

(1|0)

Asks if sweep 

active.

DUR?

(99:59:59:999)

Requests total 

sweep duration.

STEP

<9999.999> [nm] Sets wavelength 

step.

STEP?

(9999.999) [nm] Requests 

wavelength 

step.

SOUR SWE

STEP

LIM

HIGH? (9999.999) [nm] Requests 

maximum 

wavelength 

step.

Command

Parameter/ 

Response

Description

Summary of Contents for FLS-2600B

Page 1: ...User Guide Tunable Laser Source FLS 2600B...

Page 2: ...r any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO EXFO s Commerce And Gover...

Page 3: ...splay Intensity 15 Turning the Sound On or Off 16 Switching between Normal and High Resolution HR Modes 17 Adjusting Decimals Using the Fine Tune Feature 17 Selecting the Display Unit 18 Selecting a W...

Page 4: ...Upgrades 51 Adjusting Your Unit According to Wavelength 54 Recalibrating the Unit 56 Recycling and Disposal Applies to European Union Only 56 8 Troubleshooting 57 Solving Common Problems 57 Contactin...

Page 5: ...anging the Flow Control for RS 232 74 Communication Parameters 75 Standard Status Data Structure 76 SCPI Commands 80 General Commands 82 Specific Commands 90 Programming Commands 118 Other Commands 12...

Page 6: ...ty requirements for laboratory measurement and control equipment This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union Directive and Standards CSA Information This unit is certifie...

Page 7: ...o which Conformity is Declared EN 61010 1 2001 Edition 2 0 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements EN 61326 1 2006 Electrica...

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Page 9: ...List Add Del Set Sweep Start Stop Trig In Trig Out Monitor Output Output Setup Sweep Fine tune ENTER Display Source on off Power control Access to Sweep menu Monitor output port Add to List button Sw...

Page 10: ...Introducing the FLS 2600B Tunable Laser Source 2 FLS 2600B General Information GPIB port Serial port RS 232 DTE Fuse holder Power inlet 2 Ground...

Page 11: ...made up of several longitudinal modes that are present simultaneously resulting in no mode hop related measurement problems It also features a high accuracy encoder for consistency in your results You...

Page 12: ...ser source to perform several tasks such as the following characterizing filters multiplexers Bragg gratings and other DWDM components checking wavelength dependent gain noise contribution and saturat...

Page 13: ...y Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Do not proceed u...

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Page 15: ...ut port The product is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation but it may be hazardous if you use optics within a diverging or collimated beam Do not view directly with optical instr...

Page 16: ...ethod to turn off the unit if a problem should occur Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has been disconnected from its electrical supply Before turning on the unit all groundin...

Page 17: ...Cable This unit uses a three wire power cable which complies with international safety standards This cable serves as a ground when connected to an appropriate AC power receptacle The type of power c...

Page 18: ...t the plug into a power outlet with a protective ground contact Do not use an extension cord without a protective conductor Before turning on the unit you must connect the protective ground terminal o...

Page 19: ...twice performs a self test and then enters the main menu with the same settings that were active when it was shut down When the unit is turned off the following items remain in a storage device calle...

Page 20: ...blue buttons to the right of the display give access to single level menus Sweep and Setup Unless a sweep is under way these menus can always be accessed even while the source is active The following...

Page 21: ...ce 13 Positioning Your Unit Using the Support Stands Positioning Your Unit Using the Support Stands To change the orientation of your unit you can use the support stands located on the bottom front pa...

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Page 23: ...ppears 3 Press ENTER The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower part of the display 4 Turn the selection dial until you see the desired display intensity LO HI OFF or Auto OFF then press ENTER Setti...

Page 24: ...t on or off 1 Press Setup 2 Turn the selection dial clockwise until SOUND is displayed The current sound status appears 3 Press ENTER The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower part of the display 4...

Page 25: ...ress the mode control button on the front panel Adjusting Decimals Using the Fine Tune Feature You can select values for your testing needs in two different ways Fine tune and Coarse If you press the...

Page 26: ...work To select the display unit 1 Press Setup 2 The menu displays UNIT right away Press ENTER to edit the units 3 Turn the selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired unit nm or...

Page 27: ...ion dial clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach the desired wavelength The module will then set the wavelength according to your selection If the set power cannot be maintained at the selected...

Page 28: ...e To select this mode press the List button on the front panel so that List appears on the upper left hand corner of the display 2 Turn the selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach...

Page 29: ...er mode The output power stability and level will be the natural laser emission To stop the power display from flashing and have the power regulation work again set the wavelengths at an interval wher...

Page 30: ...en 1 and 100 stating the wavelength s rank in the list as well as the ADD mention will appear If the list is full the display will indicate FULL and you will hear a beep You will need to delete some w...

Page 31: ...e selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach the desired listed wavelength 3 Press the Del button on the front panel To indicate that the wavelength was deleted a number between 1 an...

Page 32: ...the front of the unit is mainly used to monitor the wavelength of the emitted signal with a wavelength meter The power available through the monitor corresponds to approximately 10 of the total power...

Page 33: ...configuration and recall it at any time You can also recall the factory defined settings Note You can save or recall up to five configurations Saved parameters are Start wavelength of the sweep End wa...

Page 34: ...SAVE or RECALL is displayed depending on the action you want to perform 3 Press ENTER The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower left hand corner of the display 4 Turn the selection dial clockwise...

Page 35: ...al HR Normal Lambda unit nm THz nm Fine tune Active Inactive Active Lambda 1550 000 nm Power 0 0 dBm Lambda list Empty Lambda list index 0 100 1 Sweep program 1 5 1 Dimmer status Hi Low Off Auto Off H...

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Page 37: ...nd Wavelengths The wavelength scans and their lengths or duration depend on the start and end wavelengths you set To set the wavelengths for your scans 1 Press Sweep You will be in the START menu 2 Pr...

Page 38: ...the sweep mode you want to perform in the Sweep menu The source will use either the Continuous or Stepped mode To set the sweep mode you want to use 1 Press Sweep 2 Turn the selection dial clockwise u...

Page 39: ...f the steps during the sweep since an interval in nm does not always have the save equivalent value in THz according to the wavelength bandwidth you have selected To set the step 1 Make sure you have...

Page 40: ...stop wavelength will be truncated to the nearest possible value thus reducing the range Setting the Pauses You can set a time interval or pauses between steps First make sure you have selected the Ste...

Page 41: ...validate your choice and Sweep to exit the Sweep menu Setting the Sweep Speed You can change the sweep speed when you are in Continuous mode For more information on setting the mode to Continuous see...

Page 42: ...igned to give a constant speed value using nm as units When the speed is given in a THz environment the selected speed value represents the average value during the sweep since an interval in nm does...

Page 43: ...ption on or off 1 Press Sweep 2 Turn the selection dial clockwise until TRIGGER is displayed 3 Press ENTER The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower part of the display 4 Turn the selection dial cl...

Page 44: ...e selection dial clockwise until CYCLES is displayed 3 Press ENTER The Edit marker starts blinking in the bottom left hand corner of the display 4 Turn the selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise...

Page 45: ...This is set through the Reverse feature of your FLS 2600B To set the direction of the sweep 1 Press Sweep 2 Turn the selection dial clockwise until REVERSE is displayed 3 Press ENTER The Edit marker...

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Page 47: ...ntly wipe the fiber end with a lint free swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol 2b Use compressed air to dry completely 2c Visually inspect the fiber end to ensure its cleanliness IMPORTANT To ensure maximu...

Page 48: ...y ensure that it is fully fitted into the port s corresponding notch 4 Push the connector in so that the fiber optic cable is firmly in place thus ensuring adequate contact If your connector features...

Page 49: ...te indicates that it is for APC type connectors To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate 1 Hold the EUI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards 2 Close the dust cap in orde...

Page 50: ...ctivate or deactivate the light emission 1 Press the On Off button The Source init marker appears on the display 2 The Active LED lights up on the module front panel to indicate that the source is act...

Page 51: ...and that your source is turned on you are ready to start your sweep To start the sweep press the Start button on the front panel The system will perform the sweep according to the settings you have e...

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Page 53: ...ature in a clean and dry area Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations If any liquids are spilled on or...

Page 54: ...stened section of the wiping cloth 4 With a dry lint free wiping cloth gently wipe the same surfaces three times with a rotating movement 5 Throw out the wiping cloths after one use 6 Moisten a cleani...

Page 55: ...ou withdraw the cleaning tip 10 Repeat steps 7 to 9 but this time with a dry cleaning tip 2 5 mm tip provided by EXFO Note Make sure you don t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip and verify the cle...

Page 56: ...ule 2 Moisten a 2 5 mm cleaning tip with one drop of isopropyl alcohol alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly 3 Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the EUI adapter until it comes out on the other...

Page 57: ...at the connector and ferrule are perfectly dry 6d Verify connector surface with a portable fiber optic microscope for example EXFO s FOMS or fiber inspection probe for example EXFO s FIP 7 Put the EUI...

Page 58: ...the back of the FLS 2600B just beside the power inlet To replace the fuses 1 Unplug the power cord from the FLS 2600B 2 Pull the fuse holder out of the FLS 2600B 3 Check and replace the fuses if nece...

Page 59: ...3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows 2000 If problems occur please contact EXFO IMPORTANT When using a notebook computer to upgrade the FLS 2600B software you should perform the upgrade in a DOS envir...

Page 60: ...0B RS 232 serial port and the other end to an unused communication port on your computer ex COM2 6 If the software upgrade is performed in Windows 98 you have to restart your computer in DOS mode befo...

Page 61: ...upgrade 9 Once the software upgrade is complete the Reboot device for self test message will appear If the software upgrade was performed in Windows 2000 the following error message will be displayed...

Page 62: ...on your unit To adjust your module at a certain wavelength 1 Turn your Tunable Laser Source on 2 Press Setup 3 Turn the selection dial until ADJUST is displayed The default pre selected wavelength ap...

Page 63: ...outside the unit may have affected the calibration The difference between the pre selected wavelength and the measured wavelength cannot be greater than 0 200 nm If the difference between the measured...

Page 64: ...ends on operating conditions For example the calibration validity period can be longer or shorter depending on the intensity of use environmental conditions and unit maintenance You should determine t...

Page 65: ...problem persists after performing a recommended action contact EXFO immediately Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action Source appears unstable Stabilization time was insufficient Wait at least 60...

Page 66: ...out technical support visit the EXFO Web site at www exfo com To accelerate the process please have information such as the name and the serial number see the product identification label an example i...

Page 67: ...ting the unit Transportation damage can occur from improper handling The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipp...

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Page 69: ...ng the warranty period and found to meet all published specifications EXFO will charge standard calibration fees THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDI...

Page 70: ...hall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part EXFO shall not be liable for d...

Page 71: ...I used with EXFO products are not covered by this warranty This warranty excludes failure resulting from improper use or installation normal wear and tear accident abuse neglect fire water lightning o...

Page 72: ...ditions under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given to you by support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip EXFO will refuse and return any...

Page 73: ...d Canada Tel 1 418 683 5498 Fax 1 418 683 9224 quebec service exfo com EXFO Europe Service Center Omega Enterprise Park Electron Way Chandlers Ford Hampshire S053 4SE ENGLAND Tel 44 2380 246810 Fax 44...

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Page 75: ...the difference between the maximum and minimum values measured d User calibration may be required e Operating in continuous sweep f 1 nm step one complete step through GPIB in manual mode with FLS 260...

Page 76: ...74 mm x 282 mm 4 15 16 in x 2 15 16 in x 11 1 8 in FLS 117 mm x 222 mm x 333 mm 4 5 8 in x 8 3 4 in x 13 3 8 in Weight 1 4 kg 3 1 lb 3 4 kg 7 4 lb Instruments Drivers LabVIEW drivers and SCPI commands...

Page 77: ...is 8 s Trigger Option in Continuous Mode The sweep will begin when the first synchronization signal is received at the In port When a pass one way is completed the system waits for another synchroniz...

Page 78: ...If the synchronization signal arrives before the sweep is completed it is kept in memory to be used on the next step The memory keeps only one synchronization signal in advance if the system receives...

Page 79: ...FLS 2600B is being remotely controlled by GPIB Remote appears in the upper right hand corner of the display Note If you have already designed a GPIB program to control a Tunable Laser Source from EXFO...

Page 80: ...et the GPIB primary address you must be in GPIB mode To select the GPIB mode see Setting the FLS 2600B for Remote Control on page 71 To set the GPIB primary address 1 Press Setup 2 Turn the selection...

Page 81: ...232 mode see Setting the FLS 2600B for Remote Control on page 71 To change the baud rate 1 Press Setup 2 Turn the selection dial clockwise until BAUD is displayed The current setting appears 3 Press E...

Page 82: ...cause transmission to restart by sending another control character xon This is known as a software handshake To change the handshake flow control for RS 232 transfer you must be in RS 232 mode To sele...

Page 83: ...tes Yes Type of compare on EOS 8 bits EOS byte 0Ah Sens EOI at end of Writes Yes GPIB primary address See Setting the FLS 2600B for Remote Control on page 71 GPIB secondary address None For RS 232 Com...

Page 84: ...defined by IEEE 488 2 This diagram is a useful aid in understanding the general commands and how a service request SRQ is generated The four registers are described below Standard Event Status Registe...

Page 85: ...ics Bit Value 7 Power on 128 6 Not used 0 5 Command error 32 4 Execution error 16 3 Device dependent error 8 2 Query error 4 1 Not used 0 0 Operation complete 1 Bits Mnemonics Bit Value 7 Not used 0 6...

Page 86: ...B Standard Status Data Structure Service Request Enable Register SRE Bits Mnemonics Bit Value 7 Not used 0 6 Reserved 0 5 Event status byte 32 4 Message available 16 3 Not used 0 2 Error Event queue 4...

Page 87: ...Remote Control Tunable Laser Source 79 Standard Status Data Structure...

Page 88: ...is reset to 0 whether the condition that caused the service request still exists or not SCPI Commands Command Structure The GPIB commands follow the guidelines determined by the Standard Commands for...

Page 89: ...will cancel the command or query The command or query can be written using only shortcuts only full words or a combination of both Other command syntax elements can also be used the comma which is use...

Page 90: ...command ESE Standard event status enable query ESR Standard event status register query IDN Identification query LOK Set Remote Lockout programming state RS 232 only LOK Remote Lockout programming st...

Page 91: ...yntax CLS ESE Description This command is used to set bits in the Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE to a new value default value is 255 The contents of the ESE register are logically ANDed wit...

Page 92: ...n string Syntax IDN Response EXFO E O Eng FLS 2600B vx xx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx where xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx is the serial number and vx xx is the current product version LOK Description This command is used to...

Page 93: ...dicating if the tunable laser source is 0 unlocked 1 locked Note This command can only be used when working with RS 232 communication OPC Description This command will cause the FLS 2600B to generate...

Page 94: ...prevent another command from processing until the current command is complete Syntax OPC Response 1 REM Description This command is used to set the Remote programming state Syntax REM wsp data Paramet...

Page 95: ...mmand clears the Input and Error queues The following settings remain unchanged Instrument interface address Output queue Service Request Enable register SRE Standard Event Status Enable register ESE...

Page 96: ...d can be used to select which events can initiate a service request Syntax SRE wsp value Parameter The value parameter must be an integer between 0 and 255 SRE Description This query returns the conte...

Page 97: ...results of the test Syntax TST Response An integer indicating the sum of all corresponding errors 0 No errors 1 Interlock 2 Laser over current 4 TEC failure 8 Flash not present 16 Flash time out 32 E...

Page 98: ...wavelength meter Syntax CAL WAV wsp wavelength Parameters The wavelength parameter is a value indicating the wavelength in nm Example CAL WAV 1560 000 Note This function cannot be performed if the ap...

Page 99: ...ter is a single digit indicating the state of the dimmer 0 or Off 1 or Lo 2 or Hi 3 or Auto off You can also use the state name in your command See also DISP DIMM 2 DISPlay DIMMer Description This que...

Page 100: ...ion is available Note The response will always be not available See also OUTP MODE OUTP MODE OUTP STAT and OUTP STAT OUTPut MODE Description This command is used to set the source mode tunable or ASE...

Page 101: ...e mode 1 ASE mode Note The response will always be tunable mode See also OUTP ASE OUTP MODE OUTP STAT and OUTP STAT OUTPut STATe Description This command is used to activate or deactivate the source S...

Page 102: ...e is activated See also OUTP STAT OUTP MODE OUTP MODE and OUTP ASE SOURce MODE Description This command is used to toggle between the normal and high resolution modes Syntax SOUR MODE wsp mode Paramet...

Page 103: ...er ALC Description This command activates the laser output Automatic Level Control ALC The source is either in ALC mode or Max Power mode Syntax SOUR POW ALC wsp state Parameters The state parameter i...

Page 104: ...on When in Automatic Level Control ALC mode this query returns the maximum source output power Syntax SOUR POW LIM HIGH Response The maximum source output power in 99 99 dBm format See also SOUR POW L...

Page 105: ...p in 99 99 dBm format See also SOUR POW LIM HIGH and SOUR POW LIM LOW SOURce SWEep MODE Description This command allows you to select the sweep mode Syntax SOUR SWE MODE wsp mode Parameters The mode p...

Page 106: ...SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REV and SOUR SWE REV SOURce SWEep CENTer Description This query returns the central wavelength for the current sweep program in the current spectral un...

Page 107: ...sents the new number of loops in 99 format For continuous repetition enter 0 Example SOUR SWE COUN 32 See also SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE CENT SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REP SOUR SW...

Page 108: ...mmand Example SOUR SWE REP 1 Note You cannot use this command during a sweep See also SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE CENT SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE REP SOUR SWE REV and SOUR SWE REV S...

Page 109: ...n 0 disable the sweep reverse function Example SOUR SWE REV 1 Note This command cannot be performed during a sweep See also SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE MODE SOUR SWE CENT SOUR SWE COUN SOUR SWE COUN SOUR S...

Page 110: ...tral units nm or THz To specify the units you want to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR SWE STAR WAV wsp 1550 000 wsp NM See also SOUR SWE START WAV SOUR SWE STOP WAV and SOUR SWE STOP WAV S...

Page 111: ...spectral unit nm or THz To specify the units you want to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR SWE STOP WAV wsp wavelength wsp NM See also SOUR SWE START WAV SOUR SWE START WAV and SOUR SWE STOP...

Page 112: ...fy the units you want to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR SWE SPAN wsp NM Example SOUR SWE SPAN SOURce SWEep SPEed Description This command allows you to select the sweep speed for the cont...

Page 113: ...it nm s or THz s To specify the units you want to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR SWE SPE wsp THZ SOURce SWEep SPEed LIMit HIGH Description This query returns the highest possible speed fo...

Page 114: ...will return the value in the current spectral unit nm s or THz s To specify the units you want to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR SWE SPE LIM LOW wsp THZ SOURce SWEep STATe Description Thi...

Page 115: ...e of the sweep program 1 the sweep program is in progress 0 the sweep program is not in progress See also SOUR SWE STAT SOUR SWE TIME and SOUR SWE DUR SOURce SWEep DURation Description This query retu...

Page 116: ...add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR SWE STEP wsp step wsp NM See also SOUR SWE STEP LIM LOW SOUR SWE STEP LIM HIGH SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE PAUS and SOUR SWE PAUS SOURce SWEep STEP Description This...

Page 117: ...uery e g SOUR SWE STEP LIM HIGH wsp NM See also SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE STEP LIM LOW SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE PAUS and SOUR SWE PAUS SOURce SWEep STEP LIMit LOW Description This query returns the smalles...

Page 118: ...d during a sweep See also SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE STEP LIM LOW SOUR SWE STEP LIM HIGH SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE PAUS SOUR SWE PAUS LIM LOW SOUR SWE PAUS LIM HIGH SOUR SWE TRIG and SOUR SWE TRIG SOURce SWE...

Page 119: ...P LIM LOW SOUR SWE STEP LIM HIGH SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE PAUS SOUR SWE PAUS SOUR SWE PAUS LIM LOW SOUR SWE TRIG and SOUR SWE TRIG SOURce SWEep PAUSe LIMit LOW Description This query returns the smalles...

Page 120: ...sweep See also SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE STEP LIM LOW SOUR SWE STEP LIM HIGH SOUR SWE STEP SOUR SWE PAUS SOUR SWE PAUS SOUR SWE PAUS LIM LOW SOUR SWE PAUS LIM HIGH and SOUR SWE TRIG SOURce SWEep TRIGger...

Page 121: ...nt to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR WAV wsp wave wsp NM Example SOUR WAV 1550 000 See also SOUR WAV SOUR WAV LIM HIGH SOUR WAV LIM LOW SOUR WAV LIM STEP UNIT WAV and UNIT WAV SOURce WAVe...

Page 122: ...your query e g SOUR WAV LIM HIGH wsp NM See also SOUR WAV SOUR WAV SOUR WAV LIM LOW SOUR WAV LIM STEP UNIT WAV and UNIT WAV SOURce WAVelength LIMit LOW Description This query returns the minimum wave...

Page 123: ...cify a unit the system will return the value in the current spectral unit nm or THz To specify the units you want to use add NM or THZ after your query e g SOUR WAV LIM STEP wsp NM See also SOUR WAV L...

Page 124: ...returns the same response as the IDN query UNIT WAVelength Description This command changes the spectral measurement unit nm or THz This command cannot be used in Sweep mode Syntax UNIT WAV wsp unit...

Page 125: ...gth Description This query returns the current spectral measurement units Syntax UNIT WAV Response A boolean value representing the current spectral measurement unit 1 THz 0 nm See also SOUR WAV SOUR...

Page 126: ...meters The start and stop parameters represent the start and stop wavelengths for the sweep The current spectral measurement unit applies nm or THz The format must be 9999 999 nm or 999 9999 THz The s...

Page 127: ...e same way as the specific commands in the previous pages If you do not specify the units the system will use those that are currently set To specify the units add wsp unit at the end of the value you...

Page 128: ...any data following it Syntax SOUR SWE CONT PROG wsp start stop speed coun rev trig SOUR SWE CONT PROG Response The start and stop parameters are the sweep start and stop wavelengths in 9999 999 nm or...

Page 129: ...to use in the same way as the specific queries in the previous pages If you do not specify the units the system will use those that are currently set To specify the units add wsp unit at the end of th...

Page 130: ...the sweep The current spectral measurement units apply nm or THz The format must be 9999 999 nm or 999 9999 THz The pause parameter is the pause length between the steps The format must be 59 999 The...

Page 131: ...use in the same way as the specific queries in the previous pages If you do not specify the units the system will use those that are currently set To specify the units add wsp unit at the end of the...

Page 132: ...e step cycles rev trig SOUR SWE STEP PROG Parameters The start and stop parameters represent the start and stop wavelengths for the sweep The format must be 9999 999 nm or 999 9999 THz The pause param...

Page 133: ...use in the same way as the specific queries in the previous pages If you do not specify the units the system will use those that are currently set To specify the units add wsp unit at the end of the v...

Page 134: ...e configurations Syntax SOUR SWE SAVE wsp number Parameters The number parameter represents the number you want to use in the Save list You can choose a number from 1 to 5 Example SOUR SWE SAVE 2 Note...

Page 135: ...sed to recall from a setup in your list It also returns the validated parameters Syntax SOUR SWE RECA wsp number Parameters The number parameter represents the number of the item you want to recall Yo...

Page 136: ...gth deviation DISP DIMM 0 3 Sets the display dimmer state DIMM 0 3 Displays dimmer state OUTP ASE 0 1 Asks if ASE source is available MODE 0 1 Sets source mode ASE or Tunable MODE 0 1 Returns source m...

Page 137: ...0 1 Asks if automatic power level is enabled LEV IMM AMP 9 99 dBm 9 999999 mW 999 999999 W Sets the output power AMP 9 99 dBm 9 999999 mW 999 999999 W Requests current output power LIM HIGH 9 9 Retur...

Page 138: ...number of repetitions REP 0 1 Sets loop REP 1 0 Asks of loop active REV 0 1 Sets reverse function REV 1 0 Asks if reverse function active STAR WAV 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Sets start wavelength STAR...

Page 139: ...ed SPE LIM HIGH 99 999 nm Requests maximum sweep speed SPE LIM LOW 99 999 nm Requests minimum sweep speed STAT 1 0 Turns sweep on or off STAT 1 0 Asks if sweep active DUR 99 59 59 999 Requests total s...

Page 140: ...999 ms Requestslargest available pause LIM LOW 59 999 ms Requests smallest available pause TRIG 1 0 Sets Trigger In option TRIG 1 0 Asks if Trigger In option on WAV 9999 999 nm 999 9999 THz Sets wavel...

Page 141: ...AV 1 0 Setswavelength unit WAV 1 0 Requests wavelength unit SOUR SWE CONT PROG See command details Programs settings for continuous sweep PROG See query details Programs and requests settings for cont...

Page 142: ...the buffer bit 2 of the Status Byte Register is set to 1 Use the command SYST ERR to read the most recent message The error message buffer is initialized when starting the FLS 2600B when executing th...

Page 143: ...ommand 109 Missing parameter A required parameter was not detected 113 Undefined header The SCPI Manager does not recognize the command probably due to incorrect grammar 130 Suffix error An error occu...

Page 144: ...given time out value 321 Out of memory An internal operation needed more memory than was available 350 Queue overflow This is a specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused th...

Page 145: ...s FIFO Restart your Tunable Laser Source 30 The command was not accepted and has been lost Verify if program resumed after having lost a command Rerun the program 31 A setting sent to the tunable lase...

Page 146: ...occurred while the motor was moving Contact EXFO 67 The Tunable Laser Source index was lost Restart the Tunable Laser Source 68 The Tunable Laser Source is outside its temperature settings Ensure tha...

Page 147: ...omposing information Restart the Tunable Laser Source 1106 The sweep parameter not in the range expected by the SOUR SWE STAT SCPI command Modify your sweep parameters so that they are all within the...

Page 148: ...he Tunable Laser Source attempted to perform a division by zero Restart the Tunable Laser Source 32304 A table index is outside the boundaries set by the array Restart the Tunable Laser Source 32305 T...

Page 149: ...e communication parameters bus address baud rate flow control etc as required Incorrect termination characters Synchronize termination characters between the GPIB controller and the SCPI Manager Poor...

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Page 151: ...rs 46 front panel 45 commands general 82 GPIB structure 80 other 126 programming 118 specific 90 communication parameters GPIB 75 configuration recall 25 save 25 configuration for remote control 75 co...

Page 152: ...arameters 75 primary address 72 GPIB command structure 80 H High Resolution HR mode 17 I identification label 58 internal mechanisms 12 K keywords 80 L label identification 58 M maintenance EUI connec...

Page 153: ...tion 25 SCPI management errors 135 selecting display unit 18 power 21 wavelength 19 self test 11 serial poll 80 port 3 service and repairs 64 service centers 65 service request SRQ 76 service request...

Page 154: ...58 temperature for storage 45 transportation requirements 45 59 trigger continuous mode 69 in 35 option 35 out 35 SMA connectors 1 stepped mode 70 turning sound on or off 16 source on 11 U unidirectio...

Page 155: ...363 2006 X Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T11363 2006 SJ T11363 2006 Pa...

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