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Page 1: ...ess underutilized and idle equipment along with credit for buybacks and trade ins Custom engineering so your equipment works exactly as you specify Critical and expedited services Leasing Rentals Demo...

Page 2: ...USER GUIDE CD PMD ANALYZER SOURCE FLS 5834A R D AND MANUFACTURING Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 3: ...rd 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 Government Entities CAGE code under the North Atlantic Tre...

Page 4: ...g the Refresh Rate 12 Setting the Backlight 13 Setting the Contrast 13 Setting the Video Mode 14 Resetting the CD PMD Analyzer Source 15 5 Operating the CD PMD Analyzer Source 17 Cleaning and Connecti...

Page 5: ...hnical Support Group 49 Transportation 50 9 Warranty 51 General Information 51 Liability 52 Exclusions 52 Certification 52 Service and Repairs 53 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide 54 A Technical Specific...

Page 6: ...EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity requirements for laboratory measurement and control equipment This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union Directiv...

Page 7: ...equirements EN 60825 1 1994 A2 2001 Safety of laser products Part 1 Equipment classifications requirements and user s guide EN 61326 1997 A3 2003 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Labor...

Page 8: ...een especially designed to be used with EXFO FTB 5800 Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer Front Panel CD PMD ANALYZER SOURCE FLS 5834A ENTER Setup Navigation keys Setup menu access Turn unit ON OFF Source a...

Page 9: ...ck Electro Optical Engineering R GPIB IEEE 488 2 SH1 AH1 T6 L4 SR1 RL1 PP0 DC1 DT1 C0 E2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this...

Page 10: ...eet the required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required c...

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Page 12: ...output power at the connector 10 mW The unit has an active LED on its front panel When lit this LED indicates that an optical signal is being emitted from the source port The active LED will turn on...

Page 13: ...WARNING Insert the power cable plug into a power outlet with a protective ground contact Do not use an extension cord without a protective conductor Before powering on the unit connect all grounding t...

Page 14: ...etc is damaged Only authorized personnel should carry out adjustments maintenance or repair of opened units under voltage A person qualified in first aid must also be present Do not replace any compo...

Page 15: ...Relative humiditya a Measured in 0 C to 31 C 32 F to 87 8 F range decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C 104 F 0 to 80 non condensing Maximum operation altitude 2000 m 6562 ft Pollution degree 2 Installat...

Page 16: ...it beeps twice performs a self test and then displays the main window with the source deactivated When the unit is turned off the current Setup menu settings remain in a storage device called non vola...

Page 17: ...is also displayed The remote control indicator RM appears when the unit is currently controlled by remote commands via GPIB or RS 232 communication mode The locked keyboard indicator LK shows that a...

Page 18: ...ideo indicating you can modify its contents 3 Use the up down arrows to select the appropriate value 4 Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER The display will return to normal To exit the Setup menu...

Page 19: ...esh Rate the item will be displayed in reverse video 3 Press ENTER to access the Refresh Rate edit box 4 Use the up down arrow keys to set the refresh rate between 1 2 Hz 1 Hz 2 Hz 4 Hz 8 Hz and 16 Hz...

Page 20: ...reactivate the backlight Standing very close to the screen to see the information displayed repeat steps 1 to 4 above but set the backlight value to ON OR Reset the unit to the default factory paramet...

Page 21: ...ss the Video Mode edit box 4 Use the up down arrow keys to set the required video mode 5 Press ENTER to confirm the video mode Refresh Rate Backlight Contrast Video Mode Exit 8 Hz ON STD RS232 GPIB GP...

Page 22: ...nit Press ENTER until the unit beeps three times All the user defined parameters are automatically reset The following table presents the parameters and their default values Parameters Reset Value or...

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Page 24: ...connector in so that the fiber optic cable is firmly in place thus ensuring adequate contact If your connector features a screwsleeve tighten the connector enough to firmly maintain the fiber in plac...

Page 25: ...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 order to hold the connector adapter more firmly 3 Inser...

Page 26: ...rce ON also showing a light beam icon The word ON will flash during the three second safety delay To deactivate the source To deactivate the source press the On Off button again The active LED on the...

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Page 28: ...C0 E2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interf...

Page 29: ...page 59 Specific commands for the CD PMD Analyzer Source are shown in the Product Specific Commands Quick Reference table on page 81 You can find detailed information in the Remonte Control Commands...

Page 30: ...specify a GPIB address see Setting the GPIB Address on page 24 3 Press ENTER to access the RS232 GPIB edit box 4 Use the up down arrow keys to toggle between GPIB and RS232 5 Press ENTER to confirm If...

Page 31: ...IB Addr The current GPIB address is displayed Note If you are in RS 232 mode the GPIB address cell will display N A You must change the communication mode to GPIB before setting an address 3 Press ENT...

Page 32: ...remote communications 1 Press the Setup key 2 Use the up down or left right arrow keys to select Baud Rate The current setting is displayed 3 Press ENTER then use the up down arrow keys to select the...

Page 33: ...nsmission by sending another control character Xon This is known as a software handshake a procedure requiring a special cable To set a flow control 1 Press the Setup key 2 Use the up down or left rig...

Page 34: ...EOS on Writes Yes Type of compare on EOS 8 bits EOS byte 0Ah Send EOI at end of Writes Yes GPIB primary address See Setting the GPIB Address on page 24 GPIB secondary address None For RS 232 Communica...

Page 35: ...ram displayed on page 31 is a useful aid in understanding the general commands and how a service request SRQ is generated Standard event status register ESR Bits Mnemonics Bit Value 7 Power on 128 6 N...

Page 36: ...event status enable register ESE Bits Mnemonics 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 compl...

Page 37: ...rvice Master summary status 64 5 Event summary bit 32 4 Message available 16 3 Not used 0 2 Error Event queue 4 1 Not used 0 0 Not used 0 Bits Mnemonics Bit Value 7 Not used 0 6 Reserved 0 5 Event sta...

Page 38: ...Service Request Enable Register SRE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 5 4 3 2 1 0 ESB MAV EEQ RQS 6 MSS Service Request Generation Message Output Queue not Empty read by serial poll r...

Page 39: ...If an SRQ is forced the RQS bit is set to 1 and will remain there until read by a serial poll even if the reason or condition causing the service request no longer exists Similarly if a serial poll re...

Page 40: ...tes the command parameter Keywords must be separated by a colon To enter commands or queries you must use either the full word for the command or the three or four letter shortcut Commands are not cas...

Page 41: ...ror messages are stacked in a FIFO buffer When there is at least one message in the buffer bit 2 of the status byte register is set to 1 Use the SYST ERR command to read the most recent message The er...

Page 42: ...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 into the unit turn off the po...

Page 43: ...rop 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 side a slow clockwise rotating movement may h...

Page 44: ...ectly dry 6d Verify connector surface with a portable fiber optic microscope e g EXFO s FOMS or fiber inspection probe e g EXFO s FIP 7 Put the EUI back onto the instrument push and turn clockwise 8 T...

Page 45: ...acity 250 V The fuse holder is located at the back of the CD PMD Analyzer Source just beside the power inlet To replace a fuse 1 Turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord 2 Using a flat head scr...

Page 46: ...ontain a recommended calibration interval unless this has been previously agreed upon with the customer Validity of specifications depends on operating conditions For example the calibration validity...

Page 47: ...under Windows 98 you must restart your computer in DOS mode before starting the upgrade program In other cases simply exit to DOS 6 Go to the C Test folder and start the upgrade program by typing the...

Page 48: ...message about restarting the unit appears 8 If the software upgrade was performed under Windows 2000 an error message to the effect that the LO0006 NTVDM has encountered a system error and to select c...

Page 49: ...garding Directive 2002 96 EC Except for reasons of safety or environmental benefit equipment manufactured by EXFO under its brand name is generally designed to facilitate dismantling and reclamation F...

Page 50: ...t to solve the problem 30 Command not accepted The command that caused the warning will be lost The unit may continue with the program even if the command was not performed If problem persists call EX...

Page 51: ...ure of the unit is from 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Make sure the ambient temperature remains within the specified temperature range 69 FPGA problem An FPGA problem was detected Call EXFO for assistanc...

Page 52: ...rmed in the set time amount Call EXFO for assistance 102 Runtime error The command was not performed by the unit due to a runtime error Call EXFO for assistance 103 Invalid response A command has trig...

Page 53: ...rt your unit to solve the problem 32303 Divide by zero The unit attempted to perform a division by zero which gives an infinite answer Restart your unit to solve the problem 32304 Array boundary error...

Page 54: ...ermination characters Synchronize termination characters between the GPIB controller and the SCPI manager Poor bus connection Ensure the functionning of the controller card and make sure that the bus...

Page 55: ...5834A CD PMD Analyzer Source To access FAQs 1 Type http www exfo com in your Internet browser 2 Click the Support tab 3 Click FAQs and follow the on screen instructions You will be given a list of qu...

Page 56: ...the process please have information such as the name and the serial number see the product identification label an example is shown below as well as a description of your problem close at hand Techni...

Page 57: ...mproper handling The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctua...

Page 58: ...d to meet all published specifications EXFO will charge standard calibration fees THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLI...

Page 59: ...obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps batteries and universal interfaces EUI used with EXFO products are not covered b...

Page 60: ...turn 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 package that does not bear an RMA numbe...

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Page 62: ...IONS a NOTES a Typical SPECIFICATIONS a Center wavelength nm 1580 20 Output power dBm 4 Peak spectral density dBm nm 12 5 Power stability 15 minutes dB 0 075 Modulation frequency MHz 100 GENERAL SPECI...

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Page 64: ...Fix the rackmount bracket to the frame using two round Phillips screws 3 Fix the rackmount stiffener using two flat Phillips screws for the front panel and two round Phillips screws 4 If your rackmoun...

Page 65: ...underneath using the four cover fixing screws If measurement X on the illustration exceeds 11 125 in fix the unit into the four holes identified as A Otherwise use the other four holes 2 If a second...

Page 66: ...tatus register query IDN Identification query LOKa a This command can only be used with RS 232 communication Set Remote Lockout programming state LOK a Remote Lockout programming state query OPC Opera...

Page 67: ...below This register contains a mask value for the bits to be enabled in the Standard Event Status Register Syntax ESE wsp RegisterValue Parameter s RegisterValue The program data syntax for RegisterV...

Page 68: ...in the range of 0 through 255 Example s ESE 25 where 25 bit EXE bit DDE and bit OPC ESE 0 clears the content of the Standard Event Status Enable register See Also ESE ESR ESE Bit Weight Meaning PON 12...

Page 69: ...the current contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register See the contents of this register below Syntax ESE Parameter s None Response Syntax RegisterValue PON CME EXE DDE QYE N U OPC MSB LSB...

Page 70: ...inary represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status Enable register See below Example s ESE returns 133 where 133 bit PON bit QYE and bit OPC See Also ESE ESR ESE Bit Weight Meaning PON 128 P...

Page 71: ...the Standard Event Status Register Reading the Standard Event Status Register clears it See the contents of this register below Syntax ESR Parameter s None Response Syntax RegisterValue PON CME EXE D...

Page 72: ...base 2 binary represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status register See below Example s ESR returns 33 where 33 bit CME and bit OPC See Also ESE ESE ESR Bit Weight Meaning PON 128 Power ON E...

Page 73: ...the Remote Lockout programming state Syntax LOK wsp LockoutState Parameter s LockoutState The program data syntax for LockoutState is defined as a Boolean Program Data element The LockoutState specia...

Page 74: ...ource 67 IEEE 488 2 Commands Description Example s LOK 1 Notes This command can only be used when working with RS 232 communication See Also LOK LOK Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Gu...

Page 75: ...koutState Response LockoutState The response data syntax for LockoutState is defined as an NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The LockoutState response corresponds to the remote lockout state of the CD...

Page 76: ...ic 1 state when the instrument completes all pending operations Detection of the Operation Complete message can be accomplished by continuous polling of the Standard Event Status Register using the ES...

Page 77: ...s all pending operations A consequence of this action is that the MAV bit in the Status Byte Register is set to state 1 Syntax OPC Parameter s None Response Syntax Acknowledge Response s Acknowledge T...

Page 78: ...syntax data for RemoteState is defined as a Boolean Program Data element The RemoteState special forms ON and OFF are accepted on input for increased readibility ON corresponds to 1 and OFF to 0 The R...

Page 79: ...and Idle State c Forces the device into OQIS state Operation complete Query Idle State The Reset command explicitly DOES NOT affect the following a The state of the Communication interface b The Outpu...

Page 80: ...ter Syntax SRE wsp RegisterValue Parameter s RegisterValue The program data syntax for RegisterValue is defined as a DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA element The RegisterValue value ranges from 0 through...

Page 81: ...Example s SRE 52 where 52 bit ESB bit MAV and bit EAV See Also SRE STB SRE Bit Weight Meaning N U 128 Not used N U 64 Not used ESB 32 Event Summary Bit Enable MAV 16 Message AVailable Enable N U 8 No...

Page 82: ...egister below Syntax SRE Parameter s None Response Syntax RegisterValue N U N U ESB MAV N U EAV N U N U MSB LSB Serv ice Request Enable R egister Bit Weight Meaning N U 128 Not used N U 64 Not used ES...

Page 83: ...s a NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The RegisterValue ranges from 0 through 255 When converted to binary base 2 the RegisterValue represents the current bit values of the Service Request Enable Regi...

Page 84: ...e programmer to read the status byte and Master Summary Status bit See the content of this register below Syntax STB Parameter s None Response Syntax RegisterValue N U RQS MSS ESB MAV N U EAV N U N U...

Page 85: ...values of the Status Byte Register See the contents of this register below Example s STB Return 68 where 68 bit MSS and bit EAV See Also SRE SRE STB Bit Weight Meaning N U 128 Not used RQS MSS 64 ReQu...

Page 86: ...ONSE DATA element A decimal value indicating the sum of all corresponding errors 0 No errors 1 N A 2 Supply voltage error 4 N A 8 N A 16 Laser temperature problem 32 Thermo electric cooler over curren...

Page 87: ...he WAI command shall prevent the device from executing any further commands or queries until the no operation pending flag becomes TRUE Syntax WAI Parameter s None Example s WAI See Also OPC OPC Artis...

Page 88: ...yzer Source Command Parameter Response Description DISP BRIG numeric_value MINimum MAXimum Turn backlight on or off BRIG 0 1 Backlight on or off SOUR POW STAT 0 1 ON OFF Turn source on or off STAT 0 1...

Page 89: ...ic_value MINimum MAXimum Parameters A numeric parameter 1 turns the backlight on 0 turns the backlight off Example DISP BRIG 1 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 0 DISPlay BRIGhtness Description This command returns...

Page 90: ...F Parameters A boolean parameter 1 turns the source on 0 turns the source off Example SOUR POW STAT 1 turns the source on SOURCE POWER 0 turns the source off SOURce POWer STATe Description This query...

Page 91: ...RR query Syntax SYST ERR Response See SCPI Based Errors on page 85 SYSTem VERSion Description This query reads the CD PMD Analyzer Source identification string Syntax SYST VERS Response EXFO E O Eng F...

Page 92: ...ly correct but it is undefined for this specific device 130 Suffix error An error occurred while parsing a suffix 131 Invalid suffix The suffix does not follow the appropriate syntax or it is inapprop...

Page 93: ...as available 350 Queue overflow A specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused the error This code indicates that there is no room in the queue and an error occurred but was no...

Page 94: ...ands GPIB 33 IEEE 488 2 60 IEEE 488 2 quick reference 59 RS 232 33 commands specific 81 common commands 59 communication parameters 27 speed 25 configuring display 13 14 connector pinout configuration...

Page 95: ...e holder 2 21 replacement 7 38 type 38 G GPIB address 23 commands 59 communication parameters 27 default address 15 mode 23 port 2 21 troubleshooting 47 GPIB commands 81 ground 2 21 H handshake softwa...

Page 96: ...ideo mode 14 pinout configuration 22 port GPIB 2 21 serial 2 21 22 power cable 6 inlet 2 21 on off 9 plug 6 power source AC 8 problems with GPIB 47 product identification label 49 specifications 48 55...

Page 97: ...acklight 13 baud rate 25 contrast 13 flow control 26 parameters 11 refresh rate 12 video mode 14 setup button 11 shipping to EXFO 53 software handshake 26 upgrade 40 source default status 15 error mes...

Page 98: ...rading the software 40 using source 17 V value defining 11 ventilation 7 video mode default 15 setting 14 W warranty certification 52 exclusions 52 general 51 liability 52 null and void 51 window disp...

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