PXIe Platform Optical Switch Module
|
SwitchPXIe
Coherent Solutions Ltd.
Version
2.03
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Programming Guide
Introduction
Remote communication with the CSLServer is achieved through the Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments (SCPI). Support for VISA I/O API over TCP/IP is provided by the
VXI-11 compliant CSLServer. With VISA communication drivers installed on the client, the
implementation of VISA programming within environments such as MATLAB becomes
available. This guide provides general information on the commands available to
communicate with the CSLServer remotely using the VISA I/O.
Programming Conventions
This section details the programming and measurement conventions to follow while
executing the commands for the CSLServer.
Parameter
Default Unit
Alternative Units
Power
DBM
DBM
Frequency
HZ
THZ, GHZ, MHZ, KHZ
Frequency Fine
HZ
THZ, GHZ, MHZ, KHZ
Wavelength
NM
M, PM
Argument
Data Format
<wsp>
Specifies whitespace character (01
16
–
09
16
, 0B
16
–
20
16
).
<value>
Is numerical data, an integer, a decimal, exponential (10e-9 or 5.8e6)
or string
[VALUE1|VALUE2]
A parameter choice
. The ‘
|
’
separates the unique parameters available,
only one of the choices can be used. In the example, either the input
parameter [VALUE1] or [VALUE2] can be used, but not both.
Some commands may have more than two choices available.
This parameter can be omitted where the command has a default
defined in the command description.
I
MPORTANT
In NI-MAX a RIO interface will show up, however there are no
communication methods available or implemented on this interface.
Coherent Solutions Modules are ONLY accessible through the
VISA
TCPIP INSTR
interface provided by the CSLServer installed on the
system.
