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The Module Fault Status indication is shown in the GUI window as well as the LED located on the
top side of the module. The Module Fault Status is a logical OR of several alarms which are laser
bias current exceeds the maximum current limit, laser pump temperature out of valid operating
range, laser driver current limit reached, and laser driver junction temperature limit reached. If any
of these conditions occur, the Module Fault Status indication will alarm (Red). These four
conditions indicate a problem with the laser and will cause an automatic laser shutdown (ALS). To
clear an ALS condition, the user must click the Reset Fault button. If the fault condition will not
clear, please contact us (TPC) since a hardware failure may have occurred.
8.0
Ethernet Browser GUI Operation
As mentioned previously, the ASE-1019 module includes embedded web pages as part of its
internal microcontroller’s firmware. Standard HTML browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and
Internet Explorer can be used to provide control and status of the module. After completing the
Ethernet port setup for operation with a standalone local computer or with an Ethernet Router
(Tables 5.1-1, 5.1-2, or 5.1-3), the ASE-1019 module can be controlled and monitored using the
steps described in paragraphs 8.1 through 8.4.
8.1
Optical Control/Status
8.1.1
Display of Status Parameters
Use a standard browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer to communicate with the
ASE-1019 module by typing the appropriate IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.234) in the URL window of
the browser as shown in Figure 8.1.1-1.
Type appropriate IP address in URL window
Figure 8.1.1-1 - Type Appropriate IP Address of Module to Access Home Page
Click on the
Optical Control/Status
area of the menu bar to access the page which shows all the
real time status parameters and allows for control of optical functions. An example of the Optical
Control and Status window is given in Figure 8.1.1-2.
