ANDO ELECTRIC AQ6317B Instruction Manual

ANDO ELECTRIC AQ6317B Instruction Manual

Optical spectrum analyzer
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AQ6317B
OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ANDO ELECTRIC CO., LTD
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ANDO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. JAPAN 2000
AS-62573 Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1 ® Advanced Test Equipment Rentals www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832) AQ6317B OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ANDO ELECTRIC CO., LTD © Copyright ANDO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. JAPAN 2000 AS-62573 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY ANDO ELECTRIC' products are shipped after they undergo severe inspection by the ANDO's Quality Assurance System. However, in case any failure due to a manufacturing fault or an accident occurring during transportation occurs, please contact our Service Department, Head Office Sales Department, or your nearest branch or business office.
  • Page 3: Chapter 4 Usage

    MEANINGS AND USAGE OF MENTIONED MATTERS This manual uses the following hazard identification markings that the operators and service personnel must be aware of all hazards associated with this system. DANGER, CAUTION, NOTE, FOOTNOTE Degree of Importance of Information The degree of importance of each information conforms to the order of DANGER > CAUTION >...
  • Page 4 Precautions for Safety ○ Before using this equipment, be sure to read through the "Precautions for Safety" and operation manual to ensure its correct operation. ○ After reading these documents, keep them handy so that anyone can read them at any time. Restrictions on Using Environment •...
  • Page 5: Chapter 11 Maintenance

    • When pulling out a power plug, be sure to do it by holding the plug. If the power cord is pulled, it damages the cord and can cause a fire or electric shock. • Do not insert or pull out a power plug with wet hands. If does, it can cause an electric shock. •...
  • Page 6 Remedial Actions Taken when Any Error Occurs • When the power cord is damaged, ask our agent to replace it. If a damaged cord is used as it is, it can cause a fire or electric shock. • When a foreign matter mixes into this equipment, first turn off the power switch of its main unit, pull out the power plug from its socket, and then contact our agent.
  • Page 7: Laser Safety

    LASER SAFETY Initial Safety Information for AQ6317B. The specifications for this equipment are as folows. AQ6317B Laser class Laser class According to 21 CRF 1040.10(Canada, USA) Laser class According to EN60825-1: 1994+All : 1996(Europe) Maximum output power -10 dBm 10μm...
  • Page 8 PRECAUTIONS ON MOUNTING A FUSE When mounting fuses again after you have removed the fuse holder for replacing or checking a fuse, make sure to push in the holder until height of its face becomes even with that of the filter body (see the figure below). While you are inserting a fuse holder, you will feel a click from this noise filter equipped (with an inlet) used on this equipment.
  • Page 9: Mechanical Inspection

    PREFACE This Manual describes the operating procedures and maintenance of the AQ6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer. When you desire to know the features and functions of this equipment, read through this manual starting from Chapter 1. The user who is operating this equipment for the first time, be sure to read Chapter 2 "Preparations before Use".
  • Page 10 PRECAUTIONS • Lithium batteries are used in the memory of this analyzer and the backup circuit of the clock. • Because the analyzer may malfunction when the lives of the batteries come to an end even if it can be used normally, replace the batteries after the lapse of about 7 years.
  • Page 11 CONTENTS Chapter 1 GENERAL ....................1-1 Outline of Equipment....................1-2 Specifications ......................1-2 Options ........................1-2 Configuration ......................1-2 Precautions on Handling ..................1-8 1.5.1 Operating temperature range..............1-8 1.5.2 Environmental conditions................. 1-8 Chapter 2 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE ............2-1 Unpacking and Acceptance Inspection ..............
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4 USAGE ......................4-1 Preparations and Operation Checks ..............4-2 4.1.1 Preparations before powering ON ............4-2 4.1.2 Connections to other units ............... 4-2 4.1.3 Power ON and screen display..............4-3 4.1.4 Stop procedure ..................4-4 Operations ......................4-5 4.2.1 Description of screen ................
  • Page 13 Detailed Description of Measuring Functions............5-156 5.2.1 Pulse light measuring function ..............5-156 5.2.2 Power meter function ................5-158 5.2.3 Analog output function ................5-159 5.2.4 Power density display function..............5-159 Detailed Description of Analysis Function .............. 5-161 5.3.1 NF measuring function................5-161 5.3.2 Curve fit function ..................
  • Page 14 Chapter 6 PROGRAM FUNCTION ................6-1 Outline ........................6-2 Program Input......................6-3 6.2.1 Program name input and change ............6-4 6.2.2 Program input and change............... 6-5 6.2.3 Registered command parameter section change........6-9 6.2.4 Line insertion and deletion and program list print ........6-9 Program Copy ......................
  • Page 15 8.1.4 Averaging times selection ................ 8-8 Applied Measurement .................... 8-9 8.2.1 Spectral width measurement ..............8-9 8.2.2 SMSR measurement ................8-11 8.2.3 Loss wavelength characteristic measurement......... 8-13 8.2.4 Optical filter transmission factor measurement ........8-18 PMD Measurement ....................8-21 8.3.1 Overview ....................
  • Page 16 Usage of GP-IB 2 Port.................... 9-71 9.3.1 Interface functions of GP-IB 2 port ............9-71 9.3.2 Connection to GP-IB system..............9-71 9.3.3 Address setting ..................9-72 9.3.4 Wavelength variable light source control ..........9-72 9.3.5 External unit control ................. 9-72 Chapter 10 PRINCIPLE AND CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION ......
  • Page 17 Fig. 2-1 Three-core Power Control plug and Plug Socket........2-4 Fig. 2-2 Earthing by Conversion Adapter ............2-5 Fig. 3-1 AQ6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer ............ 3-2 Fig. 3-2 AQ6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer ............ 3-3 Fig. 4-1 Initialize Screen ..................4-4 Fig.
  • Page 18 Contents of Table Table 1-1 Specifications ..................1-3 to 4 Table 1-2 Option List ....................1-6 to 7 Table 1-3 Standard Accessory List................. 1-7 Table 3-1 Description of Panel Functions .............. 3-4 Table 5-1 Waveforms that Can be Stored into Memory......... 5-94 Table 5-2 Video Output Pin Connections (VGA compatible)........
  • Page 19 Attached Drawings AQ6317B Appearance of Optical Spectrum Analyzer .........ASD-62573-1-1/4 AQ6317B Front View of Optical Spectrum Analyzer ...........ASD-62573-1-2/4 AQ6317B Rear View of Optical Spectrum Analyzer..........ASD-62573-1-3/4 AQ6317B Plane View of Optical Spectrum Analyzer ..........ASD-62573-1-4/4...
  • Page 20     This chapter describes an outline of this equipment.   Outline of Equipment........................1-2 Specifications............................1-2 Options..............................1-2 Configuration ............................1-2 Precautions on Handling .........................1-8 1.5.1 Operating temperature range....................1-8 1.5.2 Environmental conditions ....................1-8 1 - 1...
  • Page 21: Specifications

        This equipment is an optical spectrum analyzer that permits measuring the spectrums of light sources such as LD and LED and also the loss wavelength characteristics and transmission characteristics of optical fiber cables, optical filters, etc. The measurable wavelength range is as wide as 600 to 1750 nm. This permits optical spectrum analysis of the near infra-red ray area.
  • Page 22 Table 1-1 Specifications (1/2) Applicable optical fiber SM,GI (50/125µm) Measurement wavelength range 600 to 1750 nm (Note 1) ±0.02 nm Wavelength accuracy (1520 to 1580 nm, after calibration using built-in (Notes 1 and 3) standard light source) ±0.04 nm (1580 to 1620 nm, after calibration using built-in standard light source) ±0.05 nm (600 to 1750 nm)
  • Page 23 Table 1-1 Specifications (2/2) Function Measurement Automatic setting function of automatic sweep measurement condition setting Condition Inter-marker sweep function 0 nm sweep function Pulse light measurement function Air/vacuum wavelength measurement function Synchronous sweep function for wavelength tunable laser source Trace display Level scale setting 0.1 to 10 dB/div and linear Concurrent display of independent three traces...
  • Page 24 Note 1: Horizontal axis scale in wavelength display mode Note 2: Vertical axis scale in absolute level display mode,resolution setting 0.05nm or more, at resolution correction OFF Note 3: When 10/125m single mode fiber is used, after 2-hour warm-up, after adjusting optical axis of monochro-meter(used <OPTICAL ALIGNMENT>...
  • Page 25 Optical output :AQ4320A; +10dBm(typ.)(1550nm) :AQ4320B; -3dBm or more(1550nm) :AQ4320D; +7dBm(typ.) (peak) This equipment carries the synchronized sweeping function to work with the AQ6317B optical spectrum analyzar. • AQ4310 (155) ASE light source unit (for optical filter transmission factor measurement) Center wavelength 1550±20 nm...
  • Page 26: Table 1-3 Standard Accessory List

    Table 1-2 Option List (2/2) • AQ-9343 Collateral Beam Measuring adapter (For gas laser measurement) SM10/125 µm with FC plug Usable fiber Maximum permissible diameter Collateral beam having beam diameter of 6 mm or less Connection loss 5 dB or less •...
  • Page 27: Operating Temperature Range

    ! "#$  !     The operating temperature range guaranteed for this equipment is +5 to +40°C. But the operating temperature range in a part of function is +15 to +30°C. ! %$ This equipment incorporating a very-high-precision monochromator requires extreme care about temperatures, shocks and vibrations when it is stored and transported.
  • Page 28: Chapter 1 General

           This chapter describes unpacking, repacking and acceptance inspection and general precautions. Before using this equipment, be sure to read this chapter to correctly operate it.   Unpacking and Acceptance Inspection .....................2-2 2.1.1 Mechanical checks ......................2-2 2.1.2 Operation checks.........................2-2 Action to Be Taken upon Detection of Damage or Abnormality ............2-2 Preparations and General Precautions....................2-3 Safety Measures for Power Supply ....................2-4...
  • Page 29      This equipment undergoes both mechanical and electrical inspection before shipment from the plant, in order to guarantee its normal operation. After receiving this equipment, perform unpacking at once and make checks to see if the equipment has not been damaged during transportation.
  • Page 30 (  )" #  Power supply Use a power supply of AC 100 V to 240 V with a power supply frequency of 48 Hz to 63 Hz. Also, use a cable of the rated voltage that satisfies the operating voltage. Power cable The power cable is a 3-pin plug type whose central round pin is an earth pin.
  • Page 31 * '!# +#"'  When a power supply of AC 100 V to 240 V, 48 to 63 Hz, is connected, the equipment will normally function. However, it is necessary to feed the AC power supply after taking preventive measures against the following points.
  • Page 32: Protective Earthing

    *  ,  - &', . When the 3-pole power supply plug socket shown in Fig. 2-1 is not equipped, earth the terminal coming from the 3-pole/2-pole conversion adapter shown in Fig. 2-2. Earth this terminal Conversion adapter Earth pin Power supply cord 3-pole plug Fig.
  • Page 33 *( #"%  The fuses shown in Table 1-3 (→ 1-4 Configuration) is attached in the standard equipment. In case a fuse must be replaced because of a failure, clear up the cause of the failure and remove it before replacing the fuse.
  • Page 34 1 #  The precautions on storing this equipment for a long time will be described below. 1 #&  Wipe off the dust, hand-stain (finger mark), dirt, stain, etc. adhering on this equipment. Execute 11.2 Operation Checks to see that this equipment can normally function. Avoid storing this equipment in the following places: Place exposed to direct sunlight or dusty place High-humidity place that may cause waterdrop adhesion or waterdrop generation.
  • Page 35 2    When this equipment is reused or repaired at a remote place, the problems of repacking and transportation must be settled. 2   Use the packing materials, as they are, which were used for the first delivery. If the packing materials are thrown away or broken, perform packing in the following way.
  • Page 36       This chapter describes the functions of this equipment.   Names and Functions of Panels .......................3-2 Software Functions ..........................3-5 3 - 1...
  • Page 37: Fig. 3-1 Aq6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer

                                       Fig. 3-1 AQ6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer...
  • Page 38: Fig. 3-2 Aq6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer

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  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Description Of Functions

    Table 3-1 Description of Panel Functions Name Description of function LCD display Displays measured waveforms, measuring conditions, measured values, etc. Soft key switch Used to execute the function of each switch. [FUNCTION] section Used to perform setting for every measurement (sweep, measuring conditions, data analysis and various functions).
  • Page 40 ! " All system functions can be controlled from a distant place via GPIB interface. For the GPIB details, see Chapter 9 "GPIB function". 3 - 5...
  • Page 41: Preparations And Operation Checks

        This chapter outlines how to handle and operate this equipment.   Preparations and Operation Checks ....................4-2 4.1.1 Preparations before powering ON..................4-2 4.1.2 Connections to other units....................4-2 4.1.3 Power ON and screen display .....................4-3 4.1.4 Stop procedure ........................4-4 Operations............................4-5 4.2.1 Description of screen ......................4-5...
  • Page 42: Fuse Replacement

       This section describes the items that you should perform or the items of which you should have knowledge before operating this equipment.    Make the following checks before inserting the power cord of this equipment into the commercial power plug socket.
  • Page 43 ! "#  After checking the power ON and connection status according to 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, turn on the power supply according to the following procedure. Press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power supply. "MEMORY CHECKING" blinks on the upper left part of the screen and an internal memory check and initialize processing are executed.
  • Page 44 AQ6317B OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER INITIALIZING R00.00 (M) R00.00 (O) STEP 8/8 ANDO ELECTRIC CO.,LTD Fig. 4-1 Initialize Screen      Turn off the [POWER] switch. Disconnect the optical fiber cord connected to the [OPTICAL INPUT] connector and close the cover.
  • Page 45    This section describes how to operate this equipment.  %  On the screen of this equipment, measuring conditions, marker values and other data as well as measured waveforms are displayed. The name of each part of the screen is shown below. The number of averaging Label area (50 characters).
  • Page 46: Operations

     %&&  This equipment is provided with 3 types of means for entering parameters such as measuring conditions, namely, a rotary knob, step keys and a ten-key pad.       Entry by rotary knob When the Soft key with parameter is pressed, the current set value is displayed in the interrupt display section.
  • Page 47 Entry by ten-key pad When any key in the ten-key pad is pressed while the current set value is displayed in the interrupt display section by pressing the soft key with parameter, the ten-key entry area appears and the pressed numeric value is displayed in this area.
  • Page 48: Soft Key Execute Form

    ! #' &  When a panel switch of this equipment is pressed, the function related to the switch is displayed as a soft key menu at the right end of the screen. When the corresponding key is pressed, the function is executed. There is also a switch that can execute a function by pressing key.
  • Page 49: Sweep] Switch

         This chapter details the functions of individual switches in this equipment.   Detailed Description of [FUNCTION] Section ................5-3 5.1.1 [SWEEP] switch .........................5-3 5.1.2 [CENTER] switch (In wavelength display mode) ...............5-6 5.1.3 [CENTER] switch (In frequency display mode) ..............5-10 5.1.4 [SPAN] switch (In wavelength display mode) ..............5-13 5.1.5...
  • Page 50 Detailed Description of Analysis Function ..................5-161 5.3.1 NF measuring function......................5-161 5.3.2 Curve fit function ........................5-164 5.3.3 WDM analysis function ......................5-165 5.3.4 WDM-NF analysis function ....................5-172 5.3.5 Optical Filter analysis function ...................5-175 Spectrum Width data calculation Algorithm..................5-179 5.4.1 Envelope method.........................5-179 5.4.2 Threshold method .......................5-181 5.4.3 RMS (effective value) method ....................5-182...
  • Page 51       This section performs the setting related to every measurement (sweep, measuring conditions, data analysis and various functions). FUNCTION CENTER SPAN LEVEL SWEEP SETUP DISPLAY TRACE MARKER PEAK SEARCH ANALYSIS USER MEMORY FLOPPY PROGRAM ADVANCE SYSTEM  ! "...
  • Page 52 <AUTO> key Sets measuring conditions automatically to the optimum status according to the input light. When this key is pressed, the soft key is displayed in reverse video and the optimum conditions (center wavelength, sweep width, reference level and resolution) suitable for measuring input light is obtained. After that, the reverse video proceeds to the <REPEAT>...
  • Page 53                                                    !" #     In the reverse video status, is displayed at the bottom of the screen. <SWP INTVL> key Sets the time from a start of a sweep till a start of the next sweep in the repeat sweep mode. If the time required for sweeps is longer than the set time, the next sweep is started as soon as a sweep ends.
  • Page 54 $   % #&#'()*+ The related center wavelength setup functions have been grouped in the CENTER switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed and the function of <CENTER> key is performed. CENTER Sets the center wavelength. 1234.56 nm START WL Sets the measurement start wavelength.
  • Page 55 CENTER 3 Sets the center wavelength to 850.00 nm. 850.00 nm CENTER 4 Sets the center wavelength to 980.00 nm. 980.00 nm CENTER 5 Sets the center wavelength to 1152.07 nm or 1152.59 nm. 1152.27 nm CENTER 6 Sets the center wavelength to 1523.07 nm or 1523.49 nm. 1523.07 nm MORE 2/2 Displays the soft key menu of 1/2.
  • Page 56 <STOP WL> key Sets the measurement end wavelength. When this key is pressed, the current measurement end wavelength is displayed in the interrupt display section. The allowable setting range is 600.00 to 2350.00 nm (0.01 step) and the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad is used for setting.
  • Page 57 Preset values displayed in the soft key menu change depending on the mode, as shown below. (unit: nm) Mode Vacuum Air wavelength wavelength Center 1310.00 1310.00 1550.00 1550.00 850.00 850.00 980.00 980.00 1152.27 1152.59 1523.07 1523.49 5 - 9...
  • Page 58 ,   % #&-.))*+ The related center frequency setup functions have been grouped in the CENTER switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed and the function of <CENTER> key is performed. CENTER THz Sets the center frequency.
  • Page 59 CTR 3 THz Sets the center frequency to 352.697 THz. 352.697 CTR 4 THz Sets the center frequency to 305.911 THz. 305.911 CTR 5 THz Sets the center frequency to 260.103 THz. 260.103 CTR 6 THz Sets the center frequency to 196.780 THz. 196.780 MORE 2/2 Displays the soft key menu of 1/2.
  • Page 60 <STOP> key Sets the measurement end frequency. When this key is pressed, the current measurement end frequency is displayed in the interrupt display section. The allowable setting range is 171.500 to 674.500 (0.001 step) and the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad is used for setting.
  • Page 61 / "  #&#'()*+ The related sweep functions have been grouped in the SPAN switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu shown in the following figure is displayed and the function of <SPAN> key is performed. SPAN Sets the span.
  • Page 62 <STOP WL> key Sets the measurement end wavelength. When this key is pressed, the current measurement end wavelength is displayed in the interrupt display section. The allowable setting range is 600.00 to 2350.00 nm (0.01 step) and the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad is used for setting.
  • Page 63   $ %&'( ) *                   +,      $ %&'( )          + $ %&'( )          (        $ %&'( )      -     ./(01 +&2(%345 6/73%18          5 - 15...
  • Page 64   "  #&-.))*+ The related sweep functions have been grouped in the SPAN switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu shown in the following figure is displayed and the function of <SPAN> key is performed. SPAN Sets the span.
  • Page 65 <STOP> key Sets the measurement end frequency. When this key is pressed, the current measurement end frequency is displayed in the interrupt display section. The allowable setting range is 171.500 to 674.500 nm (0.001 step) and the rotary knob, step keys or ten- key pad is used for setting.
  • Page 66   $ %&'( ) *                   +,      $ %&'( )          + $ %&'( )          (        $ %&'( )      -     ./(01 +&2(%345 6/73%18          5 - 18...
  • Page 67 0  1  #  The related level axis setup functions have been grouped in the LEVEL switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu shown in the following figure is displayed and the function of <REF LEVEL> key is performed. REF LEVEL Sets the reference level.
  • Page 68 SUB LOG Sets the subscale in the LOG mode. **.* dB/D SUB LIN Sets the subscale in the linear mode. *.*** /D SUB SCALE Sets the subscale in dB/km mode. **.* dB/k SUB SCALE Sets the subscale in % level scale mode. **.* %/D OFST LVL Sets offset level of the scale while the subscale is being...
  • Page 69 • When the main scale is in the linear scale (10 DIV) Main scale Sub scale 12.5w/D 1.25 125.0 Ref level 12.5 1.00 100.0 100.0 dB/km 75.0 0.75 75.0 50.0 50.0 25.0 0.25 -1.0 -1.0 25.0 Base level -2.0 -2.0 25.0 Linear dB/km...
  • Page 70 <LOG SCALE **.* dB/D> key Switches the level axis to the LOG display and sets the level scale. When this key is pressed, the level axis is set in the LOG scale and, at the same time, current set value is displayed in the interrupt display section.
  • Page 71 <AUTO REF LEVEL> key Sets the ON/OFF status of the PEAK → REF LEVEL function to be performed at each sweep. When this key is selected, the peak level is searched from the active trace waveforms automatically during each sweep and the peak level is set to the reference level. This function is disabled while the active trace is in the MAX HOLD, MIN, HOLD, CALC, EFFECT or ROLL AVG status.
  • Page 72 (11) <SUB SCALE ***.*%/D> key Sets the subscale in percentage (%). When this key is pressed, the current set value is displayed in the interrupt display section. The allowable setting range is 0.5 to 125.0%/D (at 0.1 step), and it can be set by the rotary knob, step keys, or numeric keys.
  • Page 73 In the linear scale, unit is specified to “pW” after the reference level has been entered using ten-key. In the linear scale, unit is specified to “nW” after the reference level has been entered using ten-key. µW In the linear scale, unit is specified to “µW” after the reference level has been entered using ten-key.
  • Page 74 (18) <mW> key Specifies unit of the reference level to "mW" in the linear scale. This soft key menu  can be shown by pressing ten-key while the screen is in the linear scale mode (this state is brought up by selecting <LIN SCALE>) and displaying interrupt of the reference level. If this key is pressed following entry of value, scale is set and, at the same time, the soft key menu disappears and the screen returns to the state at the time when ten-key was pressed.
  • Page 75 RESOLN Turns the resolution compensation function on and off. (Toggle) CORRECT Makes synchronized sweeping with the variable wavelength TLS SYNC SWEEP light source. (Toggle) MEAS WL Sets the measuring wavelength to the air wavelength or AIR VAC vacuum wavelength. (Toggle) MORE 2/2 The soft key menu of  is displayed.
  • Page 76 <AVERAGE TIME> key Sets the number of averaging times for each measurement point. When this key is pressed, the current number of averaging times is displayed in the interrupt display section. The allowable setting range is 1 to 1000 times (1 step) and the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad is used for setting.
  • Page 77 <PLS LIGHT MEASURE> Sets the pulse light measurement mode. (→ 5.2.1 Pulse light measuring function) When this key is pressed, it is displayed in reverse video and the soft key menu of  is displayed. If the <PEAK HOLD> key is displayed in reverse video in the soft key menu of , the current hold time is displayed in the interrupt display section.
  • Page 78 Sets LPF measurement mode for the pulsed light. MODE PEAK HOLD Sets the peak hold measurement mode for pulsed light. 1000 msec EXT TRG Sets the external trigger signal measurement mode for pulsed MODE light. RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of . PLS LIGHT MEASURE SETUP...
  • Page 79 3 4 %5 % #  This switch performs the setting related to the marker function. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed.   +=               3        MARKER Displays the moving marker. MARKER Sets the wavelength of the moving marker to the center CENTER wavelength.
  • Page 80 LINE Displays the wavelength line marker 1. MARKER 1 LINE Displays the wavelength line marker 2. MARKER 2 LINE Displays the wavelength line marker 3. MARKER 3 LINE Displays the wavelength line marker 4. MARKER 4 MKR L1-L2 Sets the section between the wavelength line markers 1 and 2 SPAN within the sweep range.
  • Page 81 <MARKER → REF LEVEL> key Sets the level of the moving marker to the reference level. After execution, the set reference level is displayed in the interrupt display section and rewrite processing is performed for the displayed waveform according to the reference level after the change. Reference level setting can be performed in succession by using the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad.
  • Page 82 <LINE MARKER 2> key Displays the wavelength line marker 2. While the moving marker is displayed, the wavelength line marker 2 is displayed the position of the moving marker. When the moving marker is not displayed, the wavelength line marker 2 is displayed at the 1/4 position from the right end of the screen.
  • Page 83        >        >         >             >    In the reverse video status, is displayed at the bottom of the screen. (14) <LINE MKR CLEAR> key Clears all the displayed line markers and line marker values. MULTI-MKR Switches the marker value display to the multi-marker display. DISPLAY (Toggle) In the multi-marker display, selects whether to display the...
  • Page 84 (16) <OFFSET SPACING> key In the multi-marker display, selects whether to display the display column of a subtraction value for the difference (OFFSET) in the moving marker and adjacent marker. • Examples of the multi-marker display (For OFFSET) −10.000 dBm - n : :1552.000 nm −20.000 dBm −10.000 dBm...
  • Page 85 CLEAR Sets the fixed Clears the fixed marker to the preset marker with the marker number and preset marker returns to the soft number and returns key menu of to the soft key menu MARKER. (To ) of MARKER. (To CANCEL CANCEL Returns to the soft...
  • Page 86 6 " 5 %7 #  When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed and the <PEAK SEARCH> key or <BOTTOM SEARCH> key that is selected is executed. PEAK Detects the maximum value of level and sets the moving SEARCH marker.
  • Page 87 CLR MKR Clears the fixed marker with the specified number. ALL MKR Clears the displayed moving marker and fixed marker. CLEAR AUTO Detects the maximum value/minimum value of level at each SEARCH sweep. (Toggle) MODE DIFF Sets the peak/bottom difference that becomes a criterion for 3.00 dB mode judgment.
  • Page 88 <NEXT SRCH RIGHT> key Sets the moving marker to the peak (maximum value of level) or bottom (minimum value of level) on the right of the current set moving marker value (level value) on the active trace. When such a peak or bottom does not exist, the moving marker is continuously displayed at the same position.
  • Page 89 CLEAR Sets the fixed Clears the fixed marker to the preset marker with the marker number and preset marker returns to the soft number and returns key menu of PEAK to the soft key menu SEARCH. (To ) of PEAK SEARCH. (To ) CANCEL CANCEL...
  • Page 90: Analysis] Switch

    8   9 #  The related spectrum analysis functions have been grouped in this ANALYSIS switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed, and also a selected key among the first 3 keys from the top is executed.
  • Page 91 (1)-2 <SPEC WD THRESH> key Displays the spectral width by the threshold method on active trace. Also, this key sets the exclusive marker. The threshold can be set by the <SPCWD THR **.*dB> key. The other parameters can be set from the soft key menu which is displayed when the <PARAMETER(*******)>...
  • Page 92 (2)-1 <ANALYSIS1 SMSR> key Measures the side mode suppression ratio (SMSR) of the active trace, sets the moving marker and fixed marker 1 to the peak level of the waveform and the fixed marker 2 to the second highest level, and displays the result in the data area.
  • Page 93  Only the marker 2 is set.  No marker is set.  Fig. 5-1 Power Range Between Markers (2/2) Power measurement calculation is made by the following expression. P = S × Σ( In case of the A-B or B-A waveform: P = S ×...
  • Page 94 (2)-3 <ANALYSIS1 FP-LD> key Makes an analysis required for FP-LD (Fabry-Perot laser diode) and displays the result in the data area for active trace. Regardless of the select status of the <SEARCH L1-L2> key, analysis is made for all the range of active trace.
  • Page 95 <ANALYSIS2 ******> Key This key allows executing the following analyses: Calculation of noise figure (NF) WDM analysis WDM-NF (multi-channel NF) analysis Optical filter (PEAK) analysis Optical filter (BOTTOM) analysis When this key is pressed, the types of analyses are displayed in the interrupt display area. At the same time, the type of analysis currently selected is executed, the dedicated marker is set and the measured value is displayed in the data area.
  • Page 96 (3)-5 <ANALYSIS2 FIL-BTM> Key Analyzes the following items in block for the waveform with which the optical filter (notch type) and displays the results in the data area: Bottom level Bottom wavelength Center wavelength Notch width Cross talk For the algorithm of the optical filter analysis function, see Paragraph 5.3.5. <SPEC THR **.*dB>...
  • Page 97 ENV TH1 Sets the threshold value for searching the spectral width by the 3.00 dB envelope method. ENV TH2 Sets the limit value for searching the spectral width by the 10.00 dB envelope method. Sets the magnification for searching the spectral width by the K 1.00 envelope method.
  • Page 98 THRESH Sets the threshold value for searching the spectral width by the TH 10.00 dB threshold method. THRESH Sets the magnification for searching the spectral width by the K 1.00 threshold method. MODE FIT Selects a marker position in searching the spectral width by the threshold method.
  • Page 99 Sets the limit value for the spectral width search by the RMS TH 20.00 dB method. Sets the magnification for the spectral width search by the K 2.35 RMS method. RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (16) <RMS TH>...
  • Page 100 PK RMS Sets the limit value for the spectral width search by the PEAK TH 20.0 dB RMS method. PK RMS Sets the magnification for the spectral width search by the K 2.35 PEAK RMS method. RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (18) <PK RMS TH>...
  • Page 101 NOTCH Sets a threshold for notch width measurement. TH 3.00 dB Sets the peak or the bottom of waveform for notch width PEAK/ measurement. (Toggle) BOTTOM RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (20) <NOTCH TH> key Sets a threshold for notch width measurement.
  • Page 102 SMSR Sets the execution mode for SMSR measurement. MODE 1 SMSR MASK Sets the mask range in the vicinity of the peak for SMSR1 10.00 nm measurement. RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (22) <SMSR MODE>...
  • Page 103 Definition of SMSR 1 Determines the difference in level between the highest mode peak and the second highest mode peak (except mask setting range). Level difference Mask setting range Definition of SMSR 2 Determines the difference in level between the highest mode peak and adjacent mode peaks whichever higher.
  • Page 104 PWR OFST Sets the compensation value for marker-to-marker power 0.50 dB measurement. RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (24) <PWR OFSET> key Sets the compensation value for power measurement. After execution, the current compensation value is displayed in the interrupt display section. The compensation value can be changed in the range of  10.00 to 10.00 dB (0.01 step) by the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad.
  • Page 105 PMD TH Sets the threshold in the PMD analysis. 10.00 dB RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (25) <PMD TH> key Sets the threshold in the PMD analysis. After execution, the current threshold value is displayed in the interrupt display section. The threshold can be varied in the range of 0.01 to 50.00 dB (0.01 step) by using the rotary knob, step keys, or ten-key pad.
  • Page 106 CURSOR Cursor on the window moves to  direction. CURSOR Cursor on the window moves to  direction. RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of ANALYSIS. (To ) PARAMETER ANALYSIS (26) <PARAMETER (FP-LD)>, <PARAMETER (DFB-LD)>, <PARAMETER (LED)>, <PARAMETER(FIL- PK)>, <PARAMETER(FIL-BTM)> keys Displays parameter setting window.
  • Page 107 • < ANALYSIS1 FP-LD> ANALYSIS1 FP-LD ITEM ALGO MODE MODE OFST DIFF LEVEL [dB] [dB] [dB] [dB] SPEC WIDTH PK RMS 20.0 2.00 3.00 MEAN WL PK RMS 20.0 2.00 3.00 TOTAL POWER POWER 0.00 MODE NO. PK RMS 20.0 1.00 3.00 •...
  • Page 108 ♦ SPEC WIDTH (Spectral width) Specifies algorithm to be used in spectral measurement and also sets its parameters. (*) ♦ MEAN WL (Center wavelength) Specifies what algorithm is to be used in the spectral width measurement. λc obtained in that measurement is used as center wavelength.
  • Page 109 FILTER (BOTTOM) ANALYSIS MODE SEARCH ITEM ALGO DIFF SPACE AREA [dB] [dB] [nm] [nm]     BTM LVL BTM LVL     BTM WL BTM WL   MEAN WL BOTTOM 3.00 3.00   NOTCH WD BOTTOM 3.00 3.00...
  • Page 110 OFFSET Selects a display item from the WDM list. SPACING REF CHNEL Sets the reference based on the channel peak at the highest HIGHEST level. REF CHNEL Sets the reference based on the channel peak of the specified NO. ** channel number.
  • Page 111 (33) <DISPLAY SETTING> Key Selects reference data (REF DATA) for displaying relative values and resets drift measured values. When this key is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed. (34) <REF DATA SETTING> Key Sets reference data (REF DATA) at the relative value displaying time. When this key is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed.
  • Page 112 (39) <MODE DIFF **. *dB> key Sets the minimum value of the difference between the top and bottom when the channel peak is detected. The setting range can be varied in the range of 0.1 to 50.0 dB (0.1 step) by using the rotary knob, step keys, or ten-key pad.
  • Page 113 (43) <NOISE BW *. **nm> key Sets the noise bandwidth. After execution, the current noise measuring point is displayed in the interrupt display section. The noise bandwidth can be varied in the range of 0.01 to 1.00 nm (0.01 step) by using the rotary knob, step keys, or ten-key pad.
  • Page 114 Selects data to be referred to Makes the latest WDM ITU-T TBL WDM RESLT when the relative value is analysis result the REF DATA REF TBL displayed. (Toggle) reference data. MAX / MIN Makes the preset table PRESET Resets the MAX/MIN data REF DATA values the reference data.
  • Page 115 Inputs the channel WL EDIT TABLE Switches active tables. wavelength/frequency at SELECT the cursor position. Sets the present cursor Turns on and off the AREA position to the top of the channel at the cursor line to be copies/deleted and SELECT ON/OFF position.
  • Page 116 (59) <PAST OVER WRT> Key Overwrites the data copies with the <AREA CUT> or <AREA COPY> key in the buffer from the present cursor position. (60) <WL EDIT> Key Inputs the channel wavelength/frequency at the cursor position. (61) <SET ON/OFF> Key Turns on and off the channel at the cursor position.
  • Page 117 Sets offset value of signal light. OFST (IN) ***.** dB Sets offset value of output light. OFST (OUT) ***.** dB PLUS MSK Specifies mask range in the right side of peak wavelength. **.** nm MINUS MSK Specifies mask range in the left side of peak wavelength. **.** nm CVFT TYPE Selects approximate expression of ASE curve.
  • Page 118 (68) <MINUS MSK **.**nm> key Specifies mask range on the left side of peak wavelength when masking is done to signal light for calculating NF. When this key is executed, current mask value will be shown in the interrupt display section. Offset value can be varied in the range of 0 to 10.00 nm (0.01 step) by use of the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key.
  • Page 119 ASE POINT CH DETECT Sets the ASE level measuring point. AUTO OFST(IN) CH DETECT Sets the signal light **.**dB PRESET offset value. OFST(OUT) MAX NUM Sets the output light **.**dB These keys are the same offset value. software keys as the <PARAMETER WDM>...
  • Page 120 (74) <CH DETECT AUTO> Key (75) <CH DETECT PRESET> Key (76) <MAX NUM ***> Key These keys are the same as the software keys of (77) <THRESH **.*dB> Key <PARAMETER WDM>. (78) <MODE DIFF **.*dB> Key (79) <PREEST WL TABLE> Key The List to be displayed with the <WDM-NF>...
  • Page 121      When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu (,  or ) corresponding to the selected active trace (A, B or C) is displayed. For the trace A WRITE Sets the trace A to the write mode. Sets the trace A to the fixed data mode.
  • Page 122 For the trace B WRITE Sets the trace B to the write mode. Sets the trace B to the fixed data mode. MIN HOLD Sets the trace B to the minimum value detection mode. ROLL AVG Sets the trace B to the sequential addition mode. B 100 DISPLAY B Selects whether the trace B is to be displayed on the screen or...
  • Page 123 <MAX HOLD A> key Sets the trace A to the maximum value detection mode. In this mode, the maximum value at each measurement point is detected at each measurement and written into the trace A. The detection of the maximum value is not affected by the set value of NOISE MASK. NOISE MASK is executed when the result of maximum value detection is displayed.
  • Page 124 <TRACE LIST> key Opens the window and displays the measuring condition list for the trace A, trace B and trace C. Trace List Display Screen <WRITE B> key Sets the trace B to the write mode. In this mode, the measured data is used as trace-B data as it is and displayed on the screen. The trace display by the side of the data area becomes "WRITE".
  • Page 125 <FIX B> key Sets the trace B to the fixed data mode. In this mode, the data of the trace B is not changed by measurement, so that the waveforms on the screen are not changed. The trace display by the side of the data area becomes "FIX". When the <FIX B>...
  • Page 126 (12) <DISPLAY B BLANK B> key Selects whether the trace B is to be displayed on the screen or not. When this key is pressed, the "DISPLAY B" is replaced with the "BLANK B". In the "DISPLAY B" status, a waveform is displayed on the screen. At this time, the trace display by the side of the data area becomes "DSP".
  • Page 127 For the trace C TRACE Copies the data of the trace A to the trace B. TRACE Copies the data of the trace A to the trace C. TRACE Copies the data of the trace B to the trace A. TRACE Copies the data of the trace B to the trace C.
  • Page 128 (15) <CALCULATE C> key Sets the trace C to the arithmetic mode. In this mode, subtraction (LOG/linear value) or addition (linear value) are performed for the waveforms of the trace A and trace B by the selected status (calculation method) of the soft key menu displayed by pressing this key, and the results are written into the trace C.
  • Page 129 (22) <TRACE C → A> key Copies the data of the trace C to the trace A. After copying, the trace A becomes FIX. The trace display by the side of the data area becomes "FIX". (23) <TRACE C → B> key Copies the data of the trace C to the trace B.
  • Page 130 A−B(A/B) Subtracts the trace B from the trace A and copies its result to the trace C.(LOG value calculation) B−A(B/A) Subtracts the trace A from the trace B and copies its result to the trace C.(LOG value calculation) A−B (LIN) Subtracts the trace B from the trace A and copies its result to the trace C.(Linear value calculation) B−A (LIN)
  • Page 131 (26) <B  A (B/A) → C> key Subtracts the data of the trace A from the trace B (in LOG value) and writes its result to the trace C. When both trace A and B are set to BLANK, the subscale is displayed on the left of the screen. In the other cases, the subscale is displayed on the right of the screen.
  • Page 132 NORMALIZE Normalizes the trace C and displays its result. CURVE FIT Performs curve fit processing for the trace C and displays its C 20 dB result. CURVE FIT Performs curve fit for the peak of the trace C and displays its PK C 20 dB result.
  • Page 133      The related screen display functions have been grouped in the DISPLAY switch area. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed. NORMAL Sets the screen to the normal display mode. DISPLAY SPLIT Sets the screen to the 2-split display.
  • Page 134 <NORMAL DISPLAY> key Sets the screen to the normal display mode. <SPLIT DISPLAY> key Sets the screen to the upper/lower 2-split display mode. The trace selected by the <TRACE A UP LOW>, <TRACE B UP LOW> or <TRACE C UP LOW> key is assigned.
  • Page 135 <3D DISPLAY> key Sets the screen to the 3-dimensional display mode. In the 3-dimensional display, the Z axis (axis in the direction of depth) is added and 3 to 16 spectrums can be displayed at the same time. Updated waveforms are displayed forward on the screen by sweep and each of the previous waveforms is shifted backward.
  • Page 136 <NOISE MSK> key Masks and displays the waveforms not exceeding the set value at waveform display. When a noise mask value is set, the waveform is rewritten in real time. When this key is pressed, the current noise mask value is displayed in the interrupt display section. The noise mask value can be changed in the range of OFF and 0 to  100 dBm (1 step) by the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad.
  • Page 137 <TRACE A UP LOW> key Sets the trace A to the upper side or lower side in the 2-split display mode. In the "UP" selected status, the trace A is assigned to the upper side. In the "LOW" selected status, it is assigned to the lower side. When the setting has been changed, the trace A moves from upper to lower or from lower to upper.
  • Page 138 ANGLE Sets the 3-dimensional display angle. 30 deg RECALL Redisplays the waveform group cleared in the 3-dimensional display mode. Z SCALE Sets the number of waveforms displayed in the 3-dimensional display mode. MEMORY Sets the memories (0 to 15, 16 to 31) for 3-dimensional 1st 2nd display.
  • Page 139                    "  !    +          !          !                                  , !      -#.//01   2 !  -''(#)%01       !     (16) <Z-SCALE> key Sets the number of waveforms to be displayed simultaneously in the 3-dimensional display mode. When this key is pressed, the current number of waveforms is displayed in the interrupt display section. The number of waveforms can be changed in the range of 3 to 16 (1 step) by the rotary knob, step keys or ten- key pad.
  • Page 140 Moves the cursor in the label input area one character to the right. Moves the cursor in the label input area one character to the left. INSERT Inserts a blank character into the cursor position in the label input area. DELETE Deletes the chracter at the cursor position in the label input area.
  • Page 141 (22) <ALL CLEAR> key Clears all the character strings in the label input area in the label input status and moves the cursor to the left end. (23) <ENTER> key Sets the character at the cursor position in the window for character selection to the cursor position in the label input area.
  • Page 142       In this switch, waveforms are saved and recalled to/from memory and a memory list is displayed. This equipment is provided with 32 (0 to 31) nonvolatile memories that can store and recall displayed waveforms. The main measuring conditions of each memory or the list containing the contents of labels can be displayed by the <LBL LIST CONDTN>...
  • Page 143 SAVE Writes the contents of trace A, trace B or trace C into memory. (To ) RECALL Writes the contents of memory into the trace A, trace B and trace C. (To ) MEMORY Displays the memory list on the window. (To ) LIST MEMORY <SAVE>...
  • Page 144 Memory number selection method using the rotary knob or step keys When the NO. column displayed in reverse video is shifted up and down to the upper end and lower end of the screen by the rotary knob or step keys, the screen is scrolled. To store waveforms into memory, move the NO.
  • Page 145 SAVE Writes the contents of the trace A into memory. AMEM SAVE Writes the contents of the trace B into memory. BMEM SAVE Writes the contents of the trace C into memory. CMEM LBL LIST Selects a type (label, condition) of memory list. (Toggle) CONDTN Returns to the soft key menu of  after execution of write ENTER...
  • Page 146 <ENTER> key (SAVE) Executes an operation for writing the contents of trace into memory, clear the window, and returns to the normal display screen. The soft menu key of  is displayed again. The [ENTER] switch in the ten-key pad functions in the same way as this key. After this key is executed, the trace name and the corresponding memory No.
  • Page 147 (12) <RECALL MEM → C> key Reads the contents of memory into the trace C. If this key is displayed in reverse video when reading from memory into the trace, the above contents are executed. (13) <ENTER> key (RECALL) Executes an operation for reading the contents of memory into a trace, clears the window, and returns to the normal display screen.
  • Page 148: Floppy] Switch

         This equipment is provided with a 3.5-inch 2HD floppy disk to store and read waveforms and programs. For the details of this function, refer to Chapter 7 Floppy Disk Functions. The soft key menu is as follows. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed. When the [FLOPPY] switch is pressed: WRITE Writes waveforms, programs and data into the FD.
  • Page 149 DIRECTORY Displays the directory information on the floppy disk (To ). DISK Initializes the floppy disk. (To ) INITIALIZE MORE 2/2 Displays the soft key menu of . FLOPPY 5 - 101...
  • Page 150 When the <TRACE RD/WRT> key is selected (write operation) A B C Writes any selected trace into the FD. MEMORY Writes the contents of memory into memory in the reverse video status. 3DFD Writes the waveform group of 3-dimensional display into the 1st 2nd FD in the reverse video status.
  • Page 151 When the <PROGRAM RD/WRT> key selected (write operation): CURSOR Moves the cursor between the memory list and file list. UP DOWN FILE Enters the file name for writing to the FD. (*2) NAME EXECUTE Executes a write operation to the FD. (Toor) (*3) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout executing a write operation.
  • Page 152 When the <DATA GRPH RD/WRT> key is selected  the DATA is highlighted (write operation): DATE & Writes the date and time into the FD in the reverse video TIME status. (Toggle) LABEL Writes the contents of the label area into the FD in the reverse video status.
  • Page 153 When the <DATA GRPH RD/WRT> key is selected - the GRPH is highlighted (write operation): B&W Selects the monochrome color of graphics to be written on an PRESET Selects the default colors of graphics to be written on an FD. COLOR SCREEN Selects the on-screen display colors of graphics to be written...
  • Page 154 When the <SETTING RD/WRT> key or <LONG TERM RD/WRT> key is selected (write operation): FILE Enters the file name for writing to the FD. (*2) NAME EXECUTE Executes a write operation to the FD. (Toor) (*3) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout executing a write operation.
  • Page 155 At an overwrite operation (write operation): Returns toafter executing a write operation. Returns towithout executing a write operation. WRITE FLOPPY 5 - 107...
  • Page 156 When the <TRACE RD/WRT> key is selected (read operation): Reads from the FD into any selected trace. A B C Reads from the FD into memory in the reverse video status. MEMORY FD3D Reads the waveform group of 3-dimensional display from the 1st 2nd FD in the reverse video status.
  • Page 157 When the <PROGRAM RD/WRT> key is selected (read operation): CURSOR Moves the cursor between the memory list and file list. UP DOWN EXECUTE Executes a read operation from the FD. (To) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout executing a read operation.
  • Page 158 When the <DATA GRPH RD/WRT> key is selected  the DATA is highlighted (read operation): EXECUTE Executes a read operation from the FD. (To) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout executing a read operation. READ FLOPPY 5 - 110...
  • Page 159 When a data read operation is executed (read operation): DONE Returns to the soft key menu ofcanceling the data display. EXECUTE FLOPPY 5 - 111...
  • Page 160 When the <SETTING RD/WRT> key or <LONG TERM RD/WRT> key is selected (read operation): EXECUTE Executes a read operation from the FD. (To) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout executing a read operation. READ FLOPPY 5 - 112...
  • Page 161 When the <DIRECTORY> key is pressed: DELETE Deletes the file or directory on the cursor line from the FD. (To) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu ofcanceling the directory display. DIRECTORY FLOPPY 5 - 113...
  • Page 162 When a file or directory delete operation is executed: Returns to the soft key menu ofafter executing a file delete operation. Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout executing a file delete operation. DELETE FLOPPY 5 - 114...
  • Page 163 When the <DISK INITIALIZE> key is pressed: 1.2 Mbyte Initializes the FD by 1.2M bytes. (To) EXECUTE 1.44 Mbyte Initializes the FD by 1.44M bytes. (To) EXECUTE CANCEL Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout initializing the FD. DISK INI- TIALIZE FLOPPY 5 - 115...
  • Page 164 When the <1.2 M byte EXECUTE> key is pressed: Initialize the FD. (to) Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout initializing the FD. 1.2 Mbyte EXECUTE FLOPPY 5 - 116...
  • Page 165 When an initialize operation (1.2 M bytes) is executed: STOP Returns to the soft key menu ofcanceling FD initialization. 1.2 Mbyte EXECUTE FLOPPY 5 - 117...
  • Page 166 When the <1.44 M byte EXECUTE> key is pressed: Initializes the FD. (to) Returns to the soft key menu ofwithout initializing the FD. 1.44 Mbyte EXECUTE FLOPPY 5 - 118...
  • Page 167 When an initialize operation (1.44M bytes) is executed: STOP Returns to the soft key menu ofcanceling FD initialization. 1.44 Mbyte EXECUTE FLOPPY When the <WRITE> key or <READ> key is pressed, the soft key menu to be displayed next depends on the selected status of the following 5 soft keys.
  • Page 168: Program] Switch

         Enters and executes programs. For details of its function, refer to Chapter 6 Program Function. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed. When the [PROGRAM] switch is pressed: PROGRAM Displays the program list to execute a program. (To) EXECUTE PROGRAM Displays the program list to edit a program.
  • Page 169 When the <PROGRAM EXECUTE> key is pressed: EXECUTE Executes the program selected in the program list. EXEC KEY Selects a program to be executed by the <EXEC1-6> key of DEFINE . (To) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of. PROGRAM EXECUTE PROGRAM...
  • Page 170 When the <EXEC KEY DEFINE> key is pressed: ENTER Registers the program to be executed to the <EXEC1 to 6> key. (To) CANCEL Stops registration to the <EXEC1 to 6> key. (To) EXEC KEY DEFINE PROGRAM 5 - 122...
  • Page 171 When the <PROGRAM EDIT> key is pressed: PROGRAM Enters a name to the program selected in the list. (*1) NAME EDIT Enters or modifies the program selected in the list. (To) COPY Determines a program to be copied and displays the cursor for copy destination selection.
  • Page 172 When the <EDIT> key is pressed: PROGRAM Moves the cursor displayed at the line No. in the program LINE area. COMMAND Displays the command list of the panel switches (or special SELECT commands). PARAMETER Edits the parameter division of the command registered on the EDIT current line.
  • Page 173 When the <MODE 1/2> key is pressed: LINE Inserts a blank line before the current line. INSERT AREA Sets the current line at the beginning of the line to be copied SELECT or deleted, providing the line-range select status. AREA Copies the current line or the selected whole line range into the buffer and deletes it.
  • Page 174 When the <COPY> key is pressed: OVR WRITE Copies the specified program into the number of copy EXECUTE destination. (To) (*2) MERGE Adds the specified program after the program of copy EXECUTE destination. (To) CANCEL Stops program copy processing. (To) COPY PROGRAM 5 - 126...
  • Page 175 When the <DELETE> key is pressed: Executes program delete processing. (To ) Stops program delete processing. (To ) DELETE PROGRAM When the <PROGRAM NAME> key is pressed, the same soft key menu as the <LABEL> key is displayed and the window for character selection is opened. By pressing the <DONE>...
  • Page 176        Registers printers, X-Y plotters and user keys, and sets date and time, screen display colors and addresses. When this switch is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed. PRINTER Sets the amount of feed after print output. (Toggle) SAVE SPC USER KEY Registers user keys.
  • Page 177: User] Switch

    WL CAL Calibrates the absolute value of wavelength. (To ) Sets the amount of wavelength shift. SHIFT LEVEL Sets the amount of level shift. SHIFT AUTO Automatically performs AMP offset periodically. (Toggle) OFFSET WL OFST Edits the user wavelength calibration table. TABLE LEV OFST Edits the user level table.
  • Page 178 In the soft key menu of the [USER] switch, press the key to be registered. Then, the selected soft key is registered as a user key, and also the registration key display section becomes blank. If the user key is already registered, it is overwritten. To register another soft key, repeat the above operations a) to d).
  • Page 179 <SET CLOCK> key Sets the built-in clock. When this key is pressed, the soft key menu of  and a window is displayed. When the <SET CLOCK> key is pressed: <SET COLOR> key Sets display colors. When this key is pressed, the soft key menu of  is displayed. <BUZZER>...
  • Page 180 This function is used only for switching of measurement wavelength. Even if <MEAS WL AIR VAC> key is executed for waveform being displayed after measurement, switching of wavelength does not take place. <WL CAL> key Calibrates the wavelength. When this key is pressed, the window containing a message is displayed on the screen and the soft key menu of  is displayed.
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  • Page 182 (11) <AUTO OFFSET> key Sets whether or not to make an automatic offset adjustment for the AMP circuit. When the <AUTO OFFSET> key is selected, an offset adjustment is periodically made for the internal AMP circuit. When this key is not selected, no automatic offset adjustment is made. If this key is pressed in the unselected status, the key is selected and an offset adjustment is executed (immediately).
  • Page 183 GPIP2 ADR Sets the address of GP-IB2 port. SYSTEM Chooses the system controller on GP-IB2 port. CONTROLER UNCAL Make the ON/OFF setting for the UNCAL and for the warning WARNING indication (toggle). ACTUAL Sets for turning ON/OFF the resolution ability value display. RES DISP (Toggle) LOG LIMIT...
  • Page 184 (18) <ACTUAL RES DISP> Key While this key is selected, the resolution ability value in setting the present center wavelength is displayed on the interrupt display with the <RESOLN> key for [SETUP]. Display example ------RES 0.02 nm (0.014 nm) ← Resolution ability value in setting the present center wavelength. (19) <LOG LIMIT>...
  • Page 185 (23) <MO  DY  YR> key Sets the date display method in the upper right part of the screen and the window to "month-day-year". (24) <DY  MO  YR> key Sets the date display method in the upper right part of the screen and the window to "day-month-year". (25) <RETURN>...
  • Page 186 CHAR 1 Specifies the normal characters or the WARNING characters CHAR 2 as display color change. SOFTKEY 1 Specifies the effective soft key or ineffective soft key/mark SOFTKEY 2 display as display color change. WINDOW Specifies the window frame as display color change. MARKER Specifies the marker or mark display as display color change.
  • Page 187 Sets the light source for calibration to the external light EXTERNAL source. SOURCE Sets the light source for calibration to the internal light source. BUILT-IN SOURCE CALIB WL Sets the reference wavelength for wavelength calibration to 632.816 nm 632.816 nm. CALIB WL Sets the reference wavelength for wavelength calibration to 1152.274 nm...
  • Page 188 (31) <MARKER SETTING> key Specifies the marker or mark display as display color change. When this key is pressed, the display in reverse video is switched between "MARKER" and "SETTING". When "MARKER" is selected, the marker color is specified. When "SETTING" is selected, the mark display color is specified. (32) <SCALE BASE>...
  • Page 189 (38) <CALIB WL ****.*** n> key Sets reference wavelength used for wavelength calibration to *****.***nm. (****.*** represents (unit: nm) wavelength value shown in the soft key menu.) Interrupt display section shows reference wavelength being set to *****.***nm. To change the setting, set reference wavelength to wavelength of light source by pressing another soft key or using the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key.
  • Page 190 CLICK Sets whether or not generate a click sound. (Toggle) WARNING Sets whether or not to generate a warning sound upon occurrence of WARNING. (Toggle) RETURN Returns to the soft key menu of. BUZZER SYSTEM (41) <CLICK> key Sets whether or not to generate a click sound when a panel switch or soft key is pressed. Each time this key is pressed, select or select clear is repeated alternately.
  • Page 191 EXECUTE Execute optical alignment. CANCEL Cancel and returns to soft key menu of. OPTICAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM (44) <EXECUTE> key Executes an optical alignment. During the execution, the window is continuously displayed and this key is displayed in reverse video. After completion of wavelength calibration, the window disappears and the soft key menu of  is displayed again.
  • Page 192: Power Meter Function

                                          LONG TERM Moves to the long term measurement . (To) SWEEP LONG TERM Moves to the long term display screen. (To) DISPLAY POWER Moves to the power meter function. (To) METER ADVANCE  ...
  • Page 193 LONG TERM Starts or stops the long term measurement. (Toggle) STA STP Sets the measurement interval of the long term measurement. LT INTVL 1.0 min Sets the number of repetitions for the long term measurement. RPT TIME 11 WL LIMIT 0.40 Sets the threshold of the wavelength drift.
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  • Page 195 Selects whether to display all channels or a single channel. ALL CH (Toggle) SINGLE CH Selects any of the wavelength display, level display, and SNR WAVLEN display. (3-selection toggle) LEVEL SNR CH SELECT Sets a channel during single channel display. Selects whether to make a display in an absolute value or a ABSOLUTE relative value for the reference data.
  • Page 196   !'&-/11)&+  )                 5  !'&-/110$001"+  )    ,        Automatically sets the vertical axis scale on the graph. Y SCALE AUTO Y SCALE Manually sets the vertical axis scale on the graph. (To ) MANUAL CURSOR Selects the vertical axis or the horizontal axis to which the CH TIME cursor is moved with the rotary knob.
  • Page 197 Sets the Y-axis center wavelength on the wavelength display WL CTR graph. ****.**nm Sets the Y-axis span on the wavelength display graph. WL SPAN ***.*mm LVL CTR Sets the Y-axis center level on the level display graph. ***.**dB LVL SCALE Sets the Y-axis scale on the level display graph.
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  • Page 199 REPEAT Makes repeat measurement in the power meter mode. SINGLE Makes single measurement in the power meter mode. STOP Stops measurement. AREA Sets the measuring range in the power meter mode. RELATIVE Switches the power display value between absolute value and relative value.
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  • Page 248 7 3  0 6 $,  / F;   Item Function Initial state [SWEEP] <SEG POINT> <SWEEP MKR L1-L2> <SWP INTVL> MINIMUM [CENTER] <CENTER> 1250.00 nm <CENTER THz> 285.517 THz <START WL> 750.00 nm <START THz> 171.310 THz <STOP WL> 1750.00 nm <STOP THz> 399.723 THz <AUTO CENTER>...
  • Page 249 7 3  0 6 $,  / .F;   Item Function Initial state [MARKER] <LINE MARKER 2> None <LINE MARKER 3> None <LINE MARKER 4> None <SEARCH L1-L2> <MULTI-MKR DISPLAY> <OFFSET SPACING> OFFSET <LVL DIGIT> <MARKER AUTO UPDATE> <MKR UNIT> [PEAK SEARCH] <PEAK SEARCH> <BOTTOM SEARCH>...
  • Page 250 7 3  0 6 $,  / 3F;   Item Function Initial state [ANALYSIS] "K" = 2.00 "MODE DIFF" = 3.00 dB <ANALYSIS1 DFB-LD> L X dB WIDTH "ALGO" = THRESH "TH" = 20.00 dB "K" = 1.00 "MODE FIT" = OFF "MODE DIFF" = 3.00 dB SMSR "ALGO"...
  • Page 251 7 3  0 6 $,  / F;   Item Function Initial state [ANALYSIS] <ANALYSIS2 WDM-NF> 0.40nm <ASE POINT> <OFST(IN)> 0.00dB <OFST(OUT)> 0.00dB <ANALYSIS2 FIL-PK> <PEAK LVL> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="PEAK LVL" <PEAL WL> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="PK WL" <MEAN WL> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="THRESH" "TH"=3.00dB "K"=1.00 "MODEFIT"="OFF" "MODE DIFF"=3.00dB "CH SPACE"="-"...
  • Page 252 7 3  0 6 $,  / F;   Item Function Initial state [ANALYSIS] <ANALYSIS2 FIL-BTM> <BTM LVL> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="BTM LVL" <BTM WL> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="BTM WL" <MEAN WL> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="BOTTOM" "TH"=3.00dB "MODE DIFF"=3.00dB "CH SPACE"="-" "SEARCH AREA"="-" <NOTCH WD> "SW"="ON" "ALGO"="BOTTOM" "TH"=3.00dB "MODE DIFF"=3.00dB "CH SPACE"="-"...
  • Page 253 7 3  0 6 $,  / 5F;  Item Function Initial state [TRACE] <WRITE A> <FIX A> <MAX HOLD A> <ROLL AVG A> OFF, 5 <DISPLAY A BLANK A> DISPLAY A <ACTIVE TRACE ABC> <WRITE B> <FIX B> <MIN HOLD B> <ROLL AVG B> PFF, 5 <DISPLAY B BLANK B>...
  • Page 254 7 3  0 6 $,  / :F;   Item Function Initial state [MEMORY] <RECALL> <RECALL MEM → A> <RECALL MEM → B> <RECALL MEM → C> <LBL LIST CONDTN> <MEMORY LIST> <LBL LIST CONDTN> *MEMORY NO. 0 to 31 None [FLOPPY] <WRITE> <TRACE RD/WRT> <ABC →...
  • Page 255 7 3  0 6 $,  / ;F;   Item Function Initial state [SYSTEM] <SET COLOR> <DEFAULT COLOR> ON, 1 <MANUAL COLOR> <CHAR1 CHAR2> ON, CHAR1 <SOFTKEY1 SOFTKEY2> OFF (, SOFTKEY1) <WINDOW> <MARKER SETTING> <SCALE BASE> <TRACE A B C> OFF (,A) <SELECT R G B> <MY ADRS>...
  • Page 256    !*1'1(>"&1'+   )*&>01"(&$<            B    A      !*1'1(P/11>"'+    ,     A    .8; ...
  • Page 257 Table 5-4 WARNING message List (1/3) Message Cause of occurrence Unsuitable Resolution Because resolution setting is improper for the span and the number of samples, there is a possibility that data may not be collected perfectly. Unsuitable Level Scale In the range fixed mode (SENS: NORMAL RANGE HOLD) or pulse light measuring mode, the level scale was set over 5 dB/D.
  • Page 258 Table 5-4 WARNING message List (2/3) Message Cause of occurrence Auto sweeping now During the AUTO sweep execution, an invalid key was pressed. All traces is in FIXed state Because all of trace A, B and C are set to FIX, waveform rewrite processing is impossible. Sweep stopped Because all of trace A, B and C are set to FIX during a sweep, the sweep was stopped.
  • Page 259 Table 5-4 WARNING message List (3/3) Message Cause of occurrence File is not a trace file The file is not a trace file and data cannot be read out. File is not a program file The file is not a program file and data cannot be read out. File is not a data file The file is not a data file and data cannot be read out.
  • Page 260: Chapter 6 Program Function

    Chapter 6 PROGRAM FUNCTION This chapter described program functions. Contents of Chapter 6 Outline .............................. 6-2 Program Input........................... 6-3 6.2.1 Program name input and change..................6-4 6.2.2 Program input and change ....................6-5 6.2.3 Registered command parameter section change ..............6-9 6.2.4 Line insertion and deletion and program list print ..............
  • Page 261: Outline

    Outline The program function means that measuring conditions, measuring procedures and other data are registered and executed. There are 200 steps per program and 20 programs can be created. Created programs are stored in nonvolatile memory and also can be stored in the built-in floppy disk. By using this function, automatic measurement can be performed without any external computer.
  • Page 262: Program Input

    Program Input When the <PROGRAM EDIT> key is pressed, the screen shown in Fig. 6-1 is displayed. Fig. 6-1 Screen Displayed by Pressing <PROGRAM EDIT> key In the No. column, program Nos. 01 to 20 are displayed. In the US column, "*" is displayed when the corresponding program No. is already registered. In the program name display area, program names are displayed.
  • Page 263: Program Name Input And Change

    6.2.1 Program name input and change To a program, a comment of up to 50 characters can be attached as its program name. On the screen shown in Fig. 6-1, enter a program name and select a program name to be changed by moving the display in reverse video in the No.
  • Page 264: Program Input And Change

    6.2.2 Program input and change On the screen shown in Fig. 6-1, move the display in reverse video in the No. column to the program No. to be entered or changed, and then press the <EDIT> key. Then, the program input screen shown in Fig. 6-2 is displayed.
  • Page 265 Registering the panel switch function On the program input screen, move the display in reverse video in the program area to a line number to be input or changed. When a panel switch is pressed, the command list corresponding to the switch at the right of the screen and one of commands is displayed in reverse video.
  • Page 266 When the command is provided with parameters and they must be changed, change them by the rotary knob, step keys or ten-key pad. When the label command or floppy disk command requiring a character input is selected, the window for character selection and the label input area are displayed. At that time, enter characters in the same way as label input.
  • Page 267 Registering a special command On the program input screen, move the display in reverse video in the program area to a line number to be input or changed. When the <SPECIAL COMMAND> key is pressed, a special command list is displayed at the right of the screen and one of commands is displayed in reverse video.
  • Page 268: Registered Command Parameter Section Change

    6.2.3 Registered command parameter section change To change only the parameter section of a command registered in the program area, observe the following procedure. Press the <PROGRAM LINE> key and move the display in reverse video to a command line number to be changed by the rotary knob or step keys.
  • Page 269 Line deletion Move the line number displayed in reverse video in the program area to a line to be deleted by the rotary knob or step keys and press the <AREA CUT> key. Then, the line displayed in reverse video is deleted and the subsequent program is shifted forward by one line.
  • Page 270: Program Copy

    Program Copy To copy the contents of the program with a certain number to another number, observe the following procedure. On the screen displayed by pressing the <PROGRAM EDIT> key of the [PROGRAM] switch, move the display in reverse video in the No. column by the rotary knob, step keys or ten key pad, select the program number of copy source, and press the <COPY>...
  • Page 271: Program Deletion

    Program Deletion The procedure for deleting a registered program is shown below. On the screen displayed by pressing the <PROGRAM EDIT> key of the [PROGRAM] switch, move the display in reverse video in the No. column to a program number to be deleted by the rotary knob, step keys or ten key pad.
  • Page 272: Program Execution

    Program Execution To execute a registered program, select the program and press the <EXECUTE> key on the screen displayed by pressing the <PROGRAM EXECUTE> key. In the soft key menu displayed by pressing the [PROGRAM] switch, press any of the <EXEC1 (**) > to <EXEC6 (**)>...
  • Page 273: Program Execution

    Fig.6-4 Screen Displayed by pressing <EXEC KEY DEFINE> key Select a soft key number (<EXEC1 (**)> to <EXEC6 (**) >) of registration destination by the rotary knob, step key or ten key pad and press the <ENTER> key. With this operation, the program selected in 1) is registered into the soft key number selected in 2).
  • Page 274: Program Pause

    6.5.3 Program pause If the "PAUSE" command is used during program execution, this execution pauses. At this time, a window appears and displays a message and the program name in the pause status. To continue the execution, press the <CONTINUE> key, and the window disappears and the program is restarted.
  • Page 275 Table 6-1 Error Table for Program Execution (1/2) Message Causes of occurrence In a command whose parameter is set in a variable, the variable value is out of the range or undefined. Parameter out of range Can't execute across mode In the normal display status, a command related to 3-dimensional display was executed.
  • Page 276 Table 6-1 Error Table for Program Execution (2/2) Message Causes of occurrence Printer record paper is used up. Printer paper empty Printer head up Because the printer head-up lever is up, printing is impossible. Option does not respond The external unit does not respond. Option is not connected No external unit is connected.
  • Page 277: Description Of Commands

    Description of Commands The commands used in a program are classified into commands that are entered from the panel switch and special commands. Table 6-2 shows a panel switch command list and Table 6-3 shows a special command list. 6.6.1 Description of variables The variables usable in a program are described below.
  • Page 278 Variable name Contents SMSR Enters the side mode suppression ratio (level difference) upon execution of SMSR measurement. MKPWR Enters the power upon execution of marker-to-marker power measurement. EDFNF Enters the NF value upon execution of EDFA NF measurement. GAIN Enters GAIN value when EDFA NF measurement is executed. ASELV Enters ASE LEVEL value when EDFA NF measurement is executed.
  • Page 279: Rule Of Four Operations By Variables

    6.6.2 Rule of four operations by variables The rule of giving units after arithmetic operations is shown below. Unit No unit = Unit (10) = dB Unit No unit = Unit (11) – = dB No unit No unit = No unit (12) = dBm No unit...
  • Page 280 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (1/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter SWEEP Auto sweep AUTO AUTO Repeat sweep REPEAT REPEAT SINGLE SINGLE Single sweep Stop of sweep STOP STOP SEGMENT MEASURE SEGMENT MEASURE Measurement of the specified number of points starting from the wavelength position at a stop.
  • Page 281 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (2/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter Select ON or OFF for the peak → enter function to be executed at the end CENTER (cont.) AUTO CENTER ### AUTO CENTER ### of each sweep.
  • Page 282 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (3/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter LEVEL Sets the reference level value in the LOG scale mode. REF LEVEL ***.*dBm REFERENCE LEVEL ***.*dBm –90.0 to 20.0 dBm (0.1 step) Sets reference level value in the linear scale.
  • Page 283 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (4/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter LEVEL (cont.) Sets the subscale value in the LIN scale mode. SUB LIN **.*/D SUB SCALE LIN **.*/D 0.005 to 1.250 (0.005 step) Sets the subscale value in the % scale mode.
  • Page 284 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (5/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter SETUP (cont.) SENS HIGH 1 SENS HIGH 1 Sets the measuring sensitivity to the high-sensitivity mode 1. Sets the measuring sensitivity to the high-sensitivity mode 2. SENS HIGH 2 SENS HIGH 2 SENS HIGH 3...
  • Page 285 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (6/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter MARKER (cont.) MARKER → CENTER MARKER → CENTER Sets the marker wavelength value to the center wavelength. MARKER → REF LEVEL MARKER →...
  • Page 286 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (7/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter MARKER (cont.) LINE MKR3 *.****## Sets the line marker 3 to the specified level. LINE MARKER3 *.****## 0 to 9.9999 (0.001 step) For ##, select one of pW, nW, µW, mW and W by rotary knob.
  • Page 287 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (8/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter MARKER (cont.) MKR UNIT THz MKR UNIT THz Displays the wavelength marker value by frequency. Makes the active trace waveform track the fixed marker level position. MARKER AUTO UPDATE ### MARKER AUTO UPDATE ### For ###, select ON or OFF by rotary knob.
  • Page 288 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (9/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter ANALYSIS Makes spectral width search by the envelope method with the specified SPEC WD ENV **.*dB SPEC WD ENV **.*dB threshold value.
  • Page 289 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (10/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter ANALYSIS Sets the standard for notch width measurement. NOTCH FROM ##### NOTCH FROM ##### (cont.) For #####, select PEAK or BOTTOM by rotary knob. SMSR * SMSR * Makes side mode suppression ratio measurement by specifying a mode.
  • Page 290 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (11/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter ANALYSIS Sets type of curve fit to LORENIZIAN (Lorenz curve) for NF calculation. EDFA CVFT TYPE LORENZ EDFA NF CURVE FIT TYPE (cont.) LORENZIAN Sets type of curve fit to 3RD POLY (cubic expression) for NF...
  • Page 291 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (12/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter ANALYSIS Sets the WDM analysis result display in the relative value display. WDM DISPLAY RELATIVE WDM DISPLAY RELATIVE (cont.) Sets the WDM analysis result display in the absolute value and relative WDM DISPLAY ABS&REL WDM DISPLAY ABS&REL...
  • Page 292 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (13/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter Sets the threshold value at the channel display masking time. ANALYSIS WDM DISP MASK ***.** WDM DISP MASK ***.**dBm (cont.) ***.** : OFF, 10.00 to –100.00dBm(0.01 step) WDM CH SW ***;###...
  • Page 293 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (14/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter TRACE WRITE A WRITE Sets the trace A to the write mode. Sets the trace A to the fixed data mode. FIX A FIX A MAX HOLD A...
  • Page 294 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (15/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter TRACE (cont.) Sets the trace C to the curve fit display mode. CURVE FIT C **dB CURVE FIT C **dB 0 to 99 dB (1 step) Sets the trace C to the peak curve fit display mode.
  • Page 295 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (16/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter DISPLAY (cont.) 3D DISPLAY Sets the screen to 3-dimensional display mode. 3D DISPLAY 3D ANGLE ** 3D ANGLE ** Sets the angle of 3-dimensional display.
  • Page 296 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (17/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter SAVE A → MEM ** SAVE A → MEM ** MEMORY Writes the waveform of trace A into the memory of the specified number. 0 to 31 (1 step) SAVE A →...
  • Page 297 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (18/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter MEMORY (cont.) RECALL MEM @ → C RECALL MEM @ → C Reads the waveform of the memory of the number in variable @ into the trace C.
  • Page 298 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (19/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter FLOPPY (cont.) WRITE 3D 1st '###### WRITE 3D 1st Writes 3-dimensional display waveforms (0 to 15) into the floppy disk by specifying a file name.
  • Page 299 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (20/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter FLOPPY (cont.) GRAPH COLOR:B&W GRAPH COLOR:B&W Sets the graphic file(s) to the monochrome mode. GRAPH COLOR:PRESET GRAPH COLOR:PRESET Sets the graphic file(s) to the preset color mode. GRAPH COLOR:SCREEN GRAPH COLOR:SCREEN Sets the graphic file(s) to the screen color mode.
  • Page 300 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (21/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter READ SETTING '###### READ SETTING Reads and sets measuring conditions, soft key latch status and user key FLOPPY (cont.) registration information from the floppy disk.
  • Page 301 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (22/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter SYSTEM (cont.) Generates a click sound when a key is pressed. BUZZER CLICK ### BUZZER CLICK ### For ###, select ON or OFF by rotary knob. Activates the buzzer upon occurrence of a warning error.
  • Page 302 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (23/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter ADVANCE LONG TRM REF DATA SET LONG TERM REF DATA SET Specifies the data of the cursor position for the reference data. (cont.) LONG TRM RELATIVE LONG TERM RELATIVE...
  • Page 303 Table 6-2 Panel Switch Command List (24/24) Panel switch Soft key list display Program area display Explanation and range of parameter ADVANCE LONG TERM SNR SCALE ** LONG TERM SNR SCALE Sets the Y-axis scale on the SNR display graph. (cont.) **.* : 0.1 to 10.0dB (0.1 step) **.*dB/D...
  • Page 304 Table 6-3 Special Command List (1/6) Command list display Program area display Explanation and precaution of command (including parameter range) COPY ON COPY ON Hardcopies the screen by the printer. Feeds the printer paper. (1 to 10.1 step) PRINTER FEED ** PRINTER FEED ** The amount of feed is approximately 5 mm per step.
  • Page 305 Table 6-3 Special Command List (2/6) Command list display Program area display Explanation and precaution of command (including parameter range) @=#+********** @=#+********** Adds the **-** value to the variable # and substitutes the result for the variable @. For **-**, a real number of up to 10 digits including a sign and a decimal point can be set.
  • Page 306 Table 6-3 Special Command List (3/6) Command list display Program area display Explanation and precaution of command (including parameter range) PRINT'-----------' PRINT'---------- 50 characters Prints the command enclosed by single quotation marks. When a semicolon ";" is attached to the end of a comment, the comment (variable ---------' value) specified by the next PRINT command is printed in succession without line feed.
  • Page 307 Table 6-3 Special Command List (4/6) Command list display Program area display Explanation and precaution of command (including parameter range) F2=********** ### F2=********** ### Substitutes a value for the variable F2. For **-**, a real number of up to 10 digits including a sign and a decimal point can be set.
  • Page 308 Table 6-3 Special Command List (5/6) Command list display Program area display Explanation and precaution of command (including parameter range) @=SAMPL POINT @=SAMPL POINT Substitutes the current sampling point for the variable @. For @, select one of I, J, K, S, X, Y, and Z variables. Substitutes the current reference level for the variable @.
  • Page 309 Table 6-3 Special Command List (6/6) Command list display Program area display Explanation and precaution of command (including parameter range) @=RESOLN @=RESOLUTION Substitutes the current resolution for the variable @. For @, select one of I, J, K, S, X, Y, and Z variables. Converts the character variable A$ into a numeric value and substitutes it for the @=VAL(A$) @=VAL(A$)
  • Page 310: Program Examples

    Program Examples Program examples are shown below. After measuring conditions are set, a single sweep is executed. Then, the spectral width and peak wavelength are searched and output to the label area and printer. After waiting for 3 seconds, the above operation is repeated 10 times. 001 CENTER WL 1552.00nm 002 SPAN 10.0nm 003 REFERENCE LEVEL -10.0dBm...
  • Page 311 After execution of the above program, the following screen is output to the printer.                                     6 - 52...
  • Page 312 The waveforms stored in memories 0 to 31 are saved into the floppy disk and the file name list at that time is output to the printer. 001 N=32 002 Y=0 003 WRITE MEMORY Y 004 PRINT MEMORY ; 005 PRINT Y; 006 PRINT →...
  • Page 313 The external unit connected to the [GP-IB 2] connector is specified as a listener and a device message is sent out. Next, it is specified as a talker and data is received. Then, the data is output to the printer. The above operation is repeated 10 times.
  • Page 314: Loading/Unloading A Floppy Disk

          This chapter describes floppy disk functions.   Floppy Disk Functions ........................7-2 7.1.1 Outline..........................7-2 7.1.2 Loading/Unloading a floppy disk..................7-3 Storing into a Floppy Disk ........................7-4 Reading from a Floppy Disk ......................7-11 File List Display..........................7-16 File Deletion .............................7-17 Floppy Disk Initialization .........................7-18 File Formats ............................7-20 7.7.1 Waveforms files ........................7-20...
  • Page 315   !   This equipment is provided with a floppy disk drive and can store the programs created by the program function, the waveforms displayed on this equipment and the waveforms stored in memory into a floppy disk and read them out from it.
  • Page 316 " #$%#$# Figure 7-1 shows an external view of the floppy disk and the floppy disk drive. After checking the direction of the floppy disk, insert it from the insertion port. To pull it out, push the eject button shown in the figure. &  •...
  • Page 317 " $  To store the programs created by the program function, the waveforms displayed on the screen or waveforms in memory (MEM0 to MEM31) into a disk, observe the following procedure. Press the [FLOPPY] switch. The soft key menu changes as follows. •...
  • Page 318 • For program storage, move the cursor to the program to be stored by the rotary knob or step keys and press the <CURSOR UP DOWN> key. • For data storage, select the contents to be stored by a soft key. For data/system information storage, the data of system information at the time when the [FLOPPY] switch was pressed is stored.
  • Page 319 '!()*$  +(,010 2→ → → →  .!#/   '!()*$  +(,3→ → → →  "#.!#/  7 - 6...
  • Page 320 '! $*$  The mark * is displayed at the number storing a program. EXEC NO. Number registered in the program execute key (<EXEC1 (**)> to <EXEC6 (**)>). ** : Program No. '!$ 7 - 7...
  • Page 321 - ! *$  - Screen for Long Term Measurement Result Storage 7 - 8...
  • Page 322 • To create a new file and store it, move the cursor to the file name displayed as <NEW FILE> at the top. The new file name is first "W0000. WV3", "W0000. TXT" or "P0000. PG3" (program), "D0000. DT3" (data), "G0000.BMP" or "G0000TIF" (graphics), "S0000. ST3" (setup information), or "T0000.
  • Page 323 Check that the "WRITE TRACE A → W0000. WAV" in the upper part of the screen has been changed into "Waveform/program/data/system information to be stored" → "File name". • When the <EXECUTE> key is pressed, store processing is executed to the disk. •...
  • Page 324 3 2#$*  To read out the programs or waveforms etc. stored in a disk, observe the following procedure. Press the [FLOPPY] switch. The soft key menu changes as follows. • To read a waveform, press the <TRACE RD/WRT> key. • To read out a program, press the <PROGRAM RD/WRT>...
  • Page 325 '!()*2#$  +(, → → → → &-.!#/  '!()*2#$  +(, → → → → 010 2.!#/  7 - 12...
  • Page 326 '!()*2#$  +(, → → → → 3"#.!#/  '! $*2#$  7 - 13...
  • Page 327 '!2#$  '! *2#$ 7 - 14...
  • Page 328 - Screen for Long Term Measurement Result Read  • To read out a waveform, select the type of a read source. When the <FD → ABC> key is selected, press it once again and move the cursor to the type of trace of the read source.
  • Page 329 4   When the <DIRECTORY> key is pressed, a list of files stored in the disk can be seen. • Press the [FLOPPY] switch and then the <DIRECTORY> key, and the following screen appears. Top of screen : Displays the volume name given to the disk, and the residual capacity. Displays the file number.
  • Page 330: File List Display

    5   To delete files in the disk, observe the following procedure. Press the <DIRECTORY> key to display a list of files in the same way as 7.4 File List Display. Move the cursor to a file name to be deleted by the rotary knob or step keys. After completion of file name selection, check that the file name displayed in the upper part of the screen has been changed into the file name to be deleted and then press the <DELETE>...
  • Page 331 6 7 Before using a new disk, it must be initialized. For disk initialization, observe the following procedure. Press the [FLOPPY] switch and then the <DISK INITIALIZE> key. The following display appears. • When the <1.2 Mbyte EXECUTE> key is pressed, disk initialize execution is set to 1.2M bytes. •...
  • Page 332 After completion of the initialize processing, the screen displayed by pressing the [FLOPPY] switch is displayed again.  1 !    9   2   :6;.*,<:    &  •  !   2   *-$ /3% •  (    9          7 - 19...
  • Page 333    *    ()*  When the trace waveforms are saved on a floppy disk, the data is saved in the internal format if the "BIN" format is selected by the <BIN TXT> key. If the "TXT" format is selected by this key, the measured data is saved in the text format. If the data is saved in the text format, the file size is increased.
  • Page 334 Data writing example of trace waveforms in text format:   17TXT 1.3um FP-LD SPECTRAM Header information 1306.7400, -70.507 1306.7450, -70.061 1306.7500, -69.846 1306.7550, -70.027 1306.7600, -70.641 1306.7650, -71.090 1306.7700, -70.819 Waveforms data of sample points 1306.7750, -71.047 (wavelength and level value) 1306.7800, -71.133 1306.7850, -70.779    ...
  • Page 335 Header information LATXT(CR)(LF) [File type] ***..***(CR)(LF) [Label description (up to 50 characters)] **(CR)(LF) [Waveforms type] The waveforms types can be classified into the following groups: Waveforms Waveforms Waveforms Waveforms type type type type WRITE ROLL AVERAGE B-A (LIN) CURVE FIT A B (A/B) A+B (LIN) PEAK CURVE FIT...
  • Page 336 For the data formats of levels given in paragraphs  and , one of the following data is output depending on the level scale indication: • • • • Main level scale LOG mode: "REFL",-**.*(CR)(LF) [Reference (REF) level] "LSCL",**.*(CR)(LF) [Main level scale] LIN mode: "REFL",-**.*(CR)(LF) [Reference (REF) level]...
  • Page 337 For the measurement sensitivity format given in paragraph , one of the following data is output depending on the measurement sensitivity type: "PLSLPF"(CR)(LF) [LPF mode] "PLSPKH",****(CR)(LF) [Peak Hold mode] "PLSEXT"(CR)(LF) [External Trigger mode] "HIGH 1"(CR)(LF) [HIGH SENS 1] "HIGH 2"(CR)(LF) [HIGH SENS 2] "HIGH 3"(CR)(LF) [HIGH SENS 3]...
  • Page 338  "   The data files are saved on a floppy disk in the ASCII format if the <DATE&TIME>, <LABEL>, <DATA AREA>, or <CONDITION> software key is selected. The data not selected is written without any space. The following gives a data file storage example and defines its format. Data file writing example: "LADAT Header information...
  • Page 339: Wdm Analysis Function

    Data file format The following gives an example of data file format. The header information is saved on a floppy disk first, then the selected data is saved on the disk. When an additional data is saved, the data other than the header information is written on the disk. The following details the data format.
  • Page 340 For the data formats of levels given in paragraphs  and , one of the following data is output depending on the level scale indication: • • • • Main level scale LOG mode: "REFL"-**.*(CR)(LF) [Reference (REF) level] "LSCL"**.*(CR)(LF) [Main level scale] LIN mode: "REFL"-**.*(CR)(LF) [Reference (REF) level]...
  • Page 341 For the measurement sensitivity format given in paragraph , one of the following data is output depending on the measurement sensitivity type: "PLSLPF"(CR)(LF) [LPF mode] "PLSPKH"****(CR)(LF) [Peak Hold mode] "PLSEXT"(CR)(LF) [External Trigger mode] "HIGH 1"(CR)(LF) [HIGH SENS 1] "HIGH 2"(CR)(LF) [HIGH SENS 2] "HIGH 3"(CR)(LF) [HIGH SENS 3]...
  • Page 342: Chapter 8 Measurement Examples

            This chapter describes functions taking measurement examples so that even an inexperienced operator may make measurement smoothly by this equipment.   Basic Measurement ...........................8-2 8.1.1 Measurement by the [SWEEP] switch, <AUTO>key ............8-2 8.1.2 Measurement by manual operations ..................8-4 8.1.3 Measuring sensitivity selection ...................8-6 8.1.4...
  • Page 343       !" # $%&' ()*!  When the wavelength and level of input light are unknown, the <AUTO> key is used. The measurement procedure is shown below. Connect a light source to be measured to the [OPTICAL INPUT] connector. Press the [SWEEP] switch and then the soft key <AUTO>.
  • Page 344: Fig. 8-1 Measurement Example By Key

    ,%  %-.  Fig. 8-1 Measurement Example by <AUTO> key 8 - 3...
  • Page 345 /  !-  In case desired measuring conditions cannot be obtained by measurement using the <AUTO> key, set each measuring condition manually by using the switches in the [FUNCTION] section. Taking LD light source (wavelength: approx. 1552 nm, level: approx.  10 dBm) measurement as an example, the procedure will be described below.
  • Page 346: Fig. 8-2 Measurement Example Using Manual Operations

    • The reference level is set to the peak level of the waveform. • The resolution is set to the level where the waveforms do not change. • For the number of averaging times, refer to 8.1.4 Averaging times selection. •...
  • Page 347: Measuring Sensitivity Selection

    1 .0!-  This equipment permits selecting 6 types of measuring sensitivity. For measuring sensitivity selection, press the [SETUP] switch and then the soft key <SENS>. When the key is pressed, the current measuring sensitivity is displayed in the interrupt display section. One of NORMAL RANGE HOLD, NORMAL RANGE AUTO, HIGH1, HIGH2 and HIGH3 can be selected by the rotary knob or step keys.
  • Page 348 High HIGH 3 HIGH 2 Sensitivity HIGH 1 NOMAL Standard Measuring speed The selected measuring sensitivity is displayed in the measuring sensitivity display section in the lower part of the screen. Display Made by Pressing <SENS> key 8 - 7...
  • Page 349 2 0..-  When the light source level fluctuates or the light source is modulated (below several kHz), the waveform is disturbed and this makes accurate measurement impossible. In this case, increasing the number of averaging times permits accurate spectral measurement. For selecting the number of averaging times, press the [SETUP] switch and then the soft key <AVERAGE TIMES>.
  • Page 350: Table 8-2 Spectral Width Algorithms

    / -3   / -%3  The spectral width of LD, LED, etc. can be measured. To measure the spectral width of a waveform displayed on the screen, press the [ANALYSIS] switch. After the switch is pressed, the soft key menu is displayed. The spectral width is calculated by an algorithm selected among the algorithms in Table 8-2 and the markers are displayed.
  • Page 351: Spectral Width Measurement

    Spectral Width Measurement Example (1/2) ENV method THRESHOLD method 8 - 10...
  • Page 352: Smsr Measurement

    Spectral Width Measurement Example (2/2) RMS method //   This function can measure the SMSR of the DFB-LD. (  '('    ' #( '     )'('                     "*+#," The procedure for SMSR measurement is as follows. Press the [ANALYSIS] switch. Press the <SMSR *> key in the soft key menu. The current set definition out of SMSR1 and 2 definitions is displayed in the interrupt display section and SMSR measurement is executed by this definition.
  • Page 353 When SMSR1 is selected: A level difference between the highest mode peak and the second highest mode peak (except mask setting range) is obtained by a single touch. When SMSR1 is selected When SMSR2 is selected: A level difference between the highest mode peak and the higher of the right and left adjacent modes is obtained by a single touch.
  • Page 354: Loss Wavelength Characteristic Measurement

    In this case, loss wavelength characteristic measurement is made for SM fiber 10 km in the range of 700 to 1700 nm. Figure 8-3 shows a loss wavelength characteristic measurement system.       AQ-4303B AQ6317B OUTPUT Reference fiber INPUT [        Unknown fiber...
  • Page 355 Execute reference value measurement. The procedure for this measurement is as follows. As shown in the measurement system in Fig. 8-3 [Reference value measurement], connect this equipment to the AQ-4303B white light source by reference (short scale) fiber. Press the [TRACE] switch. et the display in reverse video to "A"...
  • Page 356 Measured Waveform of Fiber under Measurement Perform subtraction. The procedure for this measurement is as follows. Press the [TRACE] switch. Set the display in reverse video to "C" by the <ACTIVE TRACE A B C> key. Then, the trace C becomes an active trace. Set the display in reverse video to "DISPLAY C"...
  • Page 357 Display Made by Pressing <A B (A/B) → C> key To change the displayed waveform into a desired scale, the subscale can be changed manually. To change the subscale, press the [LEVEL] switch and then the soft key <SUB LOG>. When the <SUB LOG>...
  • Page 358 To change the offset value, press the [LEVEL] switch and then the soft key <OFST LVL>. When the <OFST LVL> key is pressed, the current offset value (the value equal to the underlined characters) is displayed in the interrupt display section. This value can be switched in the range of -99.9 dB to 99.9 dB by the rotary knob, step keys or ten- key pad.
  • Page 359: Optical Filter Transmission Factor Measurement

    A measurement example is shown below. (For the subtract operation procedure, refer to 8.2.3 Loss wavelength characteristic measurement.) Figure 8-4 shows a transmission factor measurement system. [Reference value measurement] ASE light source AQ6317B OUTPUT Short fiber INPUT [Comparison value measurement]...
  • Page 360 As shown in Fig. 8-4, measure the comparison spectrum by the trace B after inserting an optical filter. The waveform is shown below. Comparison Spectrum To subtract the reference value from the comparison value, press the [TRACE] switch and set the display in reverse video to "C"...
  • Page 361 To perform auto scaling for the waveform that has undergone subtraction, refer to 8.2.3 Loss wavelength characteristic measurement. To change the on-screen waveforms to the desired scale, manually set the subscale. The following explains how to change the subscale display to the percentage (%) mode. Press the [LEVEL] switch, and press the <SUB SCALE***.*%/D>...
  • Page 362: Pmd Measurement

    1/ ! Wide band light Polarization Measured Polarizer Analyzer AQ6317B source controller object Fig. 8-5 PMD Measurement System 11 3 Prepare the measurement system shown in Section 8. 3. 2. Set the necessary measurement conditions and measure the spectral width.
  • Page 363: Fig. 8-6 Pmd Measurement Result

    Fig.8-6 PMD Measurement Result Threshold level setting When measuring the PMD, the waveform that descends from the peak beyond a fixed position is not reflected in the measurement result. This fixed position is called threshold levels and is set using the "<PMD THRESH>...
  • Page 364: Marker Names

    2 . *  Using markers permit wavelength/level difference measurement, peak wavelength search, peak level search and spectral width search. When using the markers, the [MARKER] switch of the [FUNCTION] section is used. 2 *  There are two types of marker, namely, line marker and  marker. The line marker is classified into the wavelength line marker (for the axis of ordinates) and the level line marker (for the axis of abscissas).
  • Page 365 Moving marker value Fixed marker 2 - Fixed marker 1 Fixed marker 1 value Fixed marker 2 value Data area Moving marker Fixed marker 2 Fixed marker 1 Example of  Maker Display The method of moving the moving marker is the same as that for the wavelength line marker. When the <SET MKR 1, 2>...
  • Page 366: Wavelength Line Marker

    21 #0-.-*  To display the wavelength line marker onto the screen, press the [MARKER] switch and then the soft key <MORE 1/2>. In the soft key menu displayed by this operation, press the <LINE MARKER 1> or <LINE MARKER 2> key. When the key is pressed, the line marker is displayed at a 1/4 position from the left or right end of the screen and the marker value is displayed in the opposite position to the interrupt display section if the  marker is not displayed yet.
  • Page 367: Level Line Marker

    22 0--*  To display the level line marker onto the screen, press the [MARKER] switch and then the soft key <MORE 1/2>. In the soft key menu displayed by this operation, press the <LINE MARKER 3> or <LINE MARKER 4> key. When the key is pressed, the level line marker is displayed at the  marker position if the  marker is displayed or at a 1/4 position from the upper or lower end of the screen if the  marker is not displayed, and the marker value is displayed on the opposite position of the interrupt display section.
  • Page 368: Auto Search

    25   The peal level and peak wavelength or the bottom level and bottom wavelength can be automatically searched at each sweep. This function is useful for observing changes of the peak level and peak wavelength while repeat sweep processing is continued. Press the [PEAK SEARCH] switch and then the soft key <MORE 1/2>.
  • Page 369 26 #0-.33-0-3  The wavelength difference and level difference can be measured by using the fixed marker. Press the [PEAK SEARCH] switch or [MARKER] switch. In the soft key menu displayed by this operation, press the <MARKER> key to display the moving mark. Move the moving marker to an optional position and press the <SET MARKER 1>...
  • Page 370: Marker-To-Marker Sweep Function

    5 0, 5 *77*%  The marker-to-marker sweep function permits a sweep between the wavelength line marker 1 and wavelength line marker 2. Because the sweep range is limited to the section between the marker 1 and marker 2, high-speed sweep processing can be executed.
  • Page 371 Only this range is swept. After Execution of Marker-to-Marker Sweep Function To cancel the marker-to-marker sweep function, press the [SWEEP] switch. In the soft key menu displayed by this operation, press the <SWEEP MKR L1-L2> key again to reset its display in reverse video into the initial status.
  • Page 372 5/ *77*%  On a displayed waveform, the integrated power of the portion enclosed by the wavelength line marker 1 and wavelength marker 2 can be obtained. (→ 5.1.10 [ANALYSIS] switch, (2)-2 <POWER> key) This function is useful for ASE evaluation of an optical amplifier. Set the wavelength line marker 1 and wavelength line marker 2 on both sides of the range where integrated power is to be measured.
  • Page 373: Marker-To-Marker Power Measurement Function

    (→ 5.1.4,5 [SPAN] switch) Taking a case where the He-Ne gas laser (632.8 nm) space light enters an optical fiber as shown in Figure 8-8, as an example, this function will be explained below. AQ6317B He-Ne gas laser Optical fiber plug Fig.
  • Page 374 Set the mean wavelength of this equipment to 632.8 nm and the resolution to 10 nm. Set the sweep width to 0 nm, specifying a 0 nm sweep. When the sweep width is set to 0 nm, all of sweep start wavelength, mean wavelength and sweep end wavelength are set to 632.8 nm, so that the axis of abscissas becomes a time axis.
  • Page 375 52 -93-!  This function displays a waveform in normalized form. (→ 5.1.11 [TRACE] switch, (30) <NORMALIZE C> key) Display a waveform to be normalized onto the screen. Before Execution of Normalize Display Function Press the [TRACE] switch and then the <ACTIVE TRACE A B C> key. In the soft key menu displayed by this operation and setting the display in reverse video to "C", press the <EFFECT C>...
  • Page 376: Three-Dimensional Display Function

    Display Made by Pressing <NORMALIZE C> key 55 73-3-!  The three-dimensional display function can simultaneously display 3 to 16 spectrums with the Z-axis (direction of depth) added to the normal display. (→ 5.1.12 [DISPLAY] switch, (3) 3D DISPLAY> key, (13) <ANGLE> key and (15) <Z-SCALE>...
  • Page 377 On the ordinary display screen, set measuring conditions suitable for measuring the spectrum. Measuring Condition Setting on Ordinary Screen Press the [SWEEP] switch. In the soft key menu displayed by this operation, press the <SWP INTVL> key. Set the WAIT time to 10 s and press the [nm/ENTER] or [µm/ENTER] key. (→...
  • Page 378 Three-Dimensional Display Screen Display Made by Pressing <REPEAT> key (3-dimensional display screen) 8 - 37...
  • Page 379: Chapter 9 Gp-Ib Functions

    Chapter 9 GP-IB FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the GP-IB functions. Contents of Chapter 9 GP-IB 1 Port and GP-IB 2 Port ......................9-2 Usage of GP-IB 1 Port ........................9-3 9.2.1 Interface functions of GP-IB 1 port..................9-3 9.2.2 Connection to GP-IB system....................9-3 9.2.3 Address setting........................9-4 9.2.4...
  • Page 380: Gp-Ib 1 Port And Gp-Ib 2 Port

    GP-IB 1 Port and GP-IB 2 Port This equipment can be controlled externally by the GP-IB (conforming to IEEE-488, and also can control other external units when this equipment itself functions as a controller. There are two GP-IB ports (connectors) on the rear panel of this equipment. •...
  • Page 381: Usage Of Gp-Ib 1 Port

    Usage of GP-IB 1 Port 9.2.1 Interface functions of GP-IB 1 port Table 9-1 shows the interface functions of the GP-IB 1 port. Table 9-1 Interface Functions of the GP-IB 1 Port Code Interface function All send functions All receive functions Basic talker Serial polling Talker release by MLA...
  • Page 382: Address Setting

    9.2.3 Address setting The GP-IB address is set by the <MY ADRS> key of the [SYSTEM] switch. When the soft key is pressed, the current address is displayed in the interrupt display section of the screen. Set the address to 0 to 30 by the rotary knob, step keys or ten key pad. 9.2.4 Local/remote function When REN and ATN are caused to go "true"...
  • Page 383 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (1/36)  [FUNCTION] section Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [SWEEP] <AUTO> AUTO Starts an auto sweep. Output of measurement status Status Output <REPEAT> Starts a repeat sweep. STOP SINGLE <SINGLE> Starts a single sweep.
  • Page 384 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (2/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [CENTER] <CENTER****.**nm> CTRWL****.** Sets the center wavelength (Unit: nm) CTRWL? 600.00 to 1750.00 ****.**: 600.00 to 1750.00 (0.01 step) <CENTER****.***THz> CTRF***.*** Sets the center frequency. (unit: THz) CTRF? 171.500 to 499.500 ***.***: 171.500 to 499.500 (0.001 step)
  • Page 385 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (3/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [LEVEL] 90.0 to 20.0 <REF LEVEL> REFL***.* Sets the reference level. [in LOG] (Unit: dBm) ***.*: 90.0 to 20.0 (0.1 step) REFLP*.** Sets the reference level. [in linear] (Unit: pW) PW 1.00 to 999 *.**: 1.00 to 9.99 (0.01 step)
  • Page 386 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (4/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [LEVEL] <dBm dBm/nm> LSUNT* Switches the level axis scale display between LSUNT? dBm(W): 0 "dBm(W)" and "dBm/nm" (or "W/nm"). dBm/nm(W/nm): 1 dBm(W) ..*: 0 dBm/nm (W/nm) ..*: 1 <SUBLOG**.*dBD>...
  • Page 387 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (5/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [SETUP] <RESOLN*.**nm> RESLN*.** Sets the resolution. (Unit: nm) RESLN? 0.01 to 2.0 *.**: 0.01 to 2.0 (1-2-5 steps) <RESOLN ***GHz> RESLNF*** Sets the resolution. (Unit: GHz) RESLNF? 2, 4, 10, 20, 40, 100, 200, 400 ***: 2, 4, 10, 20, 40, 100, 200, 400...
  • Page 388 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (6/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [SETUP] <CW LIGHT MEASURE> CLMES Sets the CW light measurement mode. Measurement mode Output PULSE light measurement mode CW light <PLS LIGHT MEASURE> PLMES Sets the PULSE light measurement mode.
  • Page 389 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (7/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [MARKER] <MARKER> WMKR****.*** Sets the moving marker to the specified wavelength Output of the wavelength (or position. (Unit: nm) frequency) and level at the moving ****.***: 0.000 to 2350.000 marker position.
  • Page 390 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (8/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [MARKER] As per Table 9-4 Output Data <LINE MARKER3> Sets the level line marker 3. Format. ****.**: 150.00 to 40.00 (dBm) LOG scale L3DBM****.** L3MK? ****.**: 139.90 to 139.90 (dB) SUBLOG scale...
  • Page 391 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (9/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [PEAK SEARCH] <PEAK SEARCH> PKSR Detects the MAX value of level. Output BOTTOM PKSR? <BOTTOM SEARCH> BTSR Detects the MIN value of level. PEAK <NEXT SEARCH>...
  • Page 392: Envelope Method

    Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (10/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <SPEC WD*********> Measures the spectrum width. ENVELOPE: 0, THRESH: 1, RMS: 2, PEAK RMS: 3, NOTCH: 4 ENVELOPE *: 0, THRESH *: 1, RMS *: 2, PEAK RMS *: 3, NOTCH *: 4 (ENVELOPE) SWENV**.**...
  • Page 393 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (11/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <SPEC WD*********> (RMS) SWRMS**.** Measures the spectrum width in RMS method. None **.**: truncation limit 0.01 to 50.00 (0.01 step) <RMS TH**.*dB> RMSTH**.* Sets a truncation limit (in dB) for spectrum width RMSTH? 0.01 to 50.00...
  • Page 394 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (12/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <ANALYSIS1*********> Analyzes the parameters required for side mode suppress ratio, power measurement, and LD and LED indication. (SMSR) None <SMSR*> SMSR* Sets the reference to measure the side mode suppress SMSR? 1, 2 ratio.
  • Page 395 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (13/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <ANALYSIS2*********> Executes NF calculation, color analysis, and WDM analysis. (EDFA NF) EDNF Calculates the noise figure (NF). None 99.99 to 99.99 <OFST(IN)***.**dB> OFIN***.** Sets an offset of signal light (in dB).
  • Page 396 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (14/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <ANALYSIS2*********> (WDM) WDMAN Analyzes the WDM. None <OFFSET SPACING> WDMOS* Selects the display items on the WDM list. WDMOS? 0: OFFSET, 1: SPACING OFFSET *: 0, SPACING *: 1 <REF CHNEL WDMRH...
  • Page 397 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (15/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <ANALYSIS2*********> (WDM) <THRESH**.*dB> WDMTH**.** Sets a threshold of channel peak (in dB). WDMTH? 0.1 to 50.00 **.*: 0.1 to 50.00 (0.01 step) <MODE DIFF**.**dB> WDMDIF**.** Sets the minimum difference between top and bottom WDMDIF? 0.0 to 50.0...
  • Page 398 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (16/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <ANALYSIS2*********> (WDM) <NOISE POI **.**nm> WDMNOIP**.** Sets the noise measuring point. WDMNOIP? 0.00 to 10.00 **.**:0.00 to 10.00 (0.01 step) <NOISE BW> WDMNOIBW*.** Sets the noise bandwidth. (Unit:nm) WDMNOIBW? 0.01 to 1.00 *.**:0.01 to 1.00 (0.01step)
  • Page 399 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (17/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ANALYSYS] <ANALYSIS2*********> (WDM-NF) WNFAN Execute the multi-channel NF analysis. None <ASE POINT> WNFNP**.** Sets the ASE level measuring points. WNFNP? 0.00 to 10.00 **.** : 0.00 to 10.00 (0.01 step) <OFFSET(IN)>...
  • Page 400 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (18/36) Table A1. FP-LD, DFB-LD, LED, FIL-PK, and FIL-BTM ANALYSIS Parameter Setup Commands (Parameter Setup Window) Function Control command Explanation Talker command FPLD; ; ;**** Sets the parameters in the FP-LD ANALYSIS window. <PARAMETER (FP-LD)> FPLD  - 0: SPEC WIDTH, 1: MEAN WL, 2: TOTAL POWER, 3: MODE NO.
  • Page 401 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (19/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [TRACE] <WRITE A> WRTA Sets the trace A write mode. Output WRITE <FIX A> FIXA Sets the trace A fixed data mode. <MAX HOLD A> MAXA Sets the trace A MAX value detection mode.
  • Page 402 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (20/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [TRACE] <DISPLAY B> DSPB Selection display or non-display for trace B. DSPB? Output BLANK <BLANK B> BLKB DISP <WRITE C> WRTC Sets the trace C write mode. Output <FIX C>...
  • Page 403 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (21/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [TRACE] <EFECT C> <NORMALIZE C> NORMC Displays the data of trace C in normalized form. See previous page. <CURVE FIT C**dB> CVFTC** Displays all the data of trace C after curve fit processing.
  • Page 404 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (22/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [DISPLAY] <NORMAL DISPLAY> NORMD Sets the scren to the ordinary display mode. DISP? Output <NORMAL> <SPLIT> <SPLIT DISPLAY> SPLIT Sets the screen to the 2-split display mode. <3D>...
  • Page 405 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (23/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [DISPLAY] <3D DISPLAY> Sets the screen to the 3-dimensional display mode. DISP? 50 to 50 <ANGLE***deg> ANGL** Sets the angle of 3-dimensional display. (Unit: deg) ANGL? ***: 50 to 50 (10 steps) <RECALL>...
  • Page 406 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (24/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [MEMORY] <SAVE> <SAVE AMEM> SAVEA** Saves the trace A into memory. None ** (memory address): 0 to 31 (1 step) <SAVE BMEM> SAVEB** Saves the trace B into memory. None ** (memory address): 0 to 31 (1 step) <SAVE CMEM>...
  • Page 407 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (25/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [FLOPPY] <WRITE> <TRACE RD/WRT> <ABCFD> Records one of trace A, B and C to FD. None '@@@@@@@@' *: A(trace A), B(trace B) or C(trace C) @-@: File name When the underlined part is omitted, the default file name is set.
  • Page 408: Long Term Measurement

    Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (26/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [FLOPPY] <WRITE> <DATA RD/WRT> WRDT Records data into FD. None '@@@@@@@@' @-@: File name When the underlined part is omitted, the default file name is set. <DATA &...
  • Page 409: Measurement

    Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (27/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [FLOPPY] <TRACE RD/WRT> <FDABC> Reads the data of FD into the set trace. None '@@@@@@@@' *: A(trace A), B(trace B) or C(trace C) @-@: File name <FDMEMORY>...
  • Page 410 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (28/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [PROGRAM] Executes a program. <PROGRAM EXECUTE> EXEC** EXEC? Run status: 1 ** (program file No.): 1 to 20 Stop status: 0 Causes a program to pause. <PROGRAM EXIT>...
  • Page 411 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (29/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [SYSTEM] −1.000 to 1.000 <LEV OFST TABLE> LCALT****;#.### Sets the level calibration table. LCALT?*** **** : Wavelengths 600 to 1750 (nm) #. ### : Offset value (nm) −1.000 to 1.000 (0.001 step) Adjusting optical axis of monochromator optical <OPTICAL ALIGNMENT>...
  • Page 412: Single Channel Display

    Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (30/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ADVANCE] <LONG TERM SWEEP> <LONG TERM STA STP> LTSWP Starts the long term measurement function. None <LONG TERM INTVL LTINTVL****.* Sets the measurement interval. (Unit: min) LTINTVL? 0.1 to 9999.9 ****.*min >...
  • Page 413 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (31/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ADVANCE] <LONG TERM SWEEP> <Y SCALE AUTO> LTATSCL* Sets the scale of the graph vertical axis. LTATSCL? Manual scale : 0 Auto scale : 1 Manual scale *:0 Auto scale <WL CTR ****.**nm>...
  • Page 414 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (32/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [ADVANCE] <POWER METER> <REPEAT> PMPRT Sets repeat measurement. Output STOP <SINGLE> PMSGL Sets single measurement. PMST? SINGLE <STOP> PMSTP Stops the power meter function. REPEAT <AREA********>...
  • Page 415 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (33/36) Others Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format [COPY] COPY* Outputs to the printer/plotter. COPY? ON (copy) : 1, ON ... * : 1 OFF ... * : 0 OFF (except copy) : 0 [FEED] PRFED** Printer paper feed...
  • Page 416 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (34/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format Nonvolatile data initialization INIT Initializes data except program/memory. None Hardware initialize *RST Initializes the hardware. None identification None Outputs the equipment information. *IDN? See the output data format. Talker data header Appends a header to the talker data for the output ON : 1, OFF : 0...
  • Page 417 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (35/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format Waveform data output request WDATB Trace B wavelength data As per Table 9-4 Output data format. command R****-R**** **** : 1 to 20001 R1-R20001 when the underlined part is omitted. WDATC Trace C wavelength data R****-R****...
  • Page 418 Table 9-2 GP-IB Program Codes (36/36) Function Control command Explanation Talker command Talker output data format FD directory information DIR? Outputs the <DIRECTORY> execution result. As per Table 9-4 Output data format. output request command FD-accessed file name output FNAME? Requests the file name previously read or written.
  • Page 419: Output Data

    9.2.6 Output data When this equipment is specified as a talker by the controller, the equipment outputs data. It is necessary to specify the contents of output data beforehand by program code. Table 9-4 shows a list of output data request codes and output data formats. When the power supply is turned on, the string delimiter for output data (delimiter between data) is set to ",", while the block delimiter (end character of data) is set to CRLF + EOI.
  • Page 420 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (1/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Data on LOG scale * (SD) ... String delimiter (dBm, dB/nm, dB/km) (BD) ... Block delimiter Data in trace A LDATA R*****-R***** Space Data continues according Data in trace B to the number of data.
  • Page 421 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (2/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Data in trace A (wavelength axis) WDATA R*****-R***** * (SD) ... String delimiter Data in trace B (wavelength axis) WDATB R*****-R***** (BD) ... Block delimiter Data continues according to Space Data in trace C (wavelength axis)
  • Page 422 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (3/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Moving  marker value MKR? Wavelength display for LOG scale Wavelength display for LIN scale MKR1? Fixed marker 1 value WMKR ****.***(SD)±***.**(BD) WMKR ****.***(SD)*.***E±**(BD) MKR2? Fixed marker 2 value WMKR1 ****.***(SD)±***.**(BD)
  • Page 423 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (4/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis result ANA? (SPECTRAL WIDTH) When marker is expressed in wevelength : ****.***(SD)****.***(SD)***(BD) (Header) Mean Spectral Number of wavelength width modes (nm) (nm) When marker is expressed in frequency : ***.****(SD)***.****(SD)***(BD) (Header) Mean...
  • Page 424 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (5/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis result ANA? (SMSR) When marker is expressed in wevelength : SMSR****.***(SD)±***.**(SD)****.***(SD)±***.**(SD) Peak Peak level 2nd peak 2nd peak wavelength (dBm) wavelength level (nm) (nm) (dBm) ****.***(SD)±***.**(BD)
  • Page 425 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (6/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis result ANA? (EDFA NF) EDNF***.**(SD)****.*** (SD)±***.**(SD)***.**(BD) Gain Measuring ASE power (dB) resolution (dBm) (dB) (nm) Dominant wavelength (nm) Note: The talker output data format of this table has an underlined option (***.**). If three decimal digits (LDTDIG 3) are specified for this option, the data of up to three decimal digits is output.
  • Page 426 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (7/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis results ANA? (WDM) When <DISPLAY ABSOLUTE> soft key is selected. When marker is set to display the wavelength : WDM***(SD)***.***(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD)..(BD) Mode Peak Peak level Iteration of count wavelength...
  • Page 427 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (8/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format ANA? When <DISPLAY ABS&REL> soft key is selected: When marker is set to display the wavelength : WDM***(SD)****.***(SD)****.***(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD)..(BD) Mode Absolute Relative Absolute Relative Absolute Relative Iteration of count...
  • Page 428 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (9/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format ANA? (FIL-PK) When marker is set to display the wavelength : FILPK****.***(SD)***.**(SD)****.***(SD)****.***(SD) Peak Peak Center Spectral wavelength level wavelength width (nm) (dBm) (nm) (nm) ***.**(SD)***.**(SD) ***.**(BD) Cross talk(left) Cross...
  • Page 429 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (10/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format ANA? (FIL-BTM) When marker is set to display the wavelength : FILBM****.***(SD)***.**(SD)****.***(SD)****.***(SD) Bottom Bottom Center Notch wavelength level wavelength width (nm) (dBm) (nm) (nm) ***.**(SD)***.** (BD) Cross talk(left) Cross...
  • Page 430 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (11/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format (WDM-NF) WDMNF***(SD)****.***(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD) Output ASE power Channel Input level Mode level (dBm) count wavelength (dBm) (dBm) (nm) ****.***(SD)***.**(SD)***.**(SD)….. (BD) Measured Iteration of Gain resolution Items 2 to 9 (dB) (dB) (nm)
  • Page 431 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (12/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis result ANA? (FP-LD ANAYLYSIS) When marker is expressed in wevelength : FPLD****.***(SD)****.***(SD)±***.**(SD)****.***(SD) ±***.**(SD)****(BD) Spectral Peak Peak Mean Total Number width wavelength level wavelength power of modes (nm)
  • Page 432 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (13/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis result ANA? (LED ANALYSIS) When marker is expressed in wevelength : LED****.***(SD)****.***(SD)±***.**(SD)****.***(SD) ±***.** (BD) Spectral Peak Peak Mean Total width wavelength level wavelength power (nm) (nm)
  • Page 433 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (14/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Alarm position data in LONG LTALMDT? LTALMDT**(SD)***(SD)**(SD) -----(BD) Number Alarm Repeat items 2 to 3. TERM measurement of alarm number channels Analysis parameters FPLD*? (FP-LD) FPLD##*(SD)*(SD)****(SD)****(SD)****(SD)*(SD)****(SD)****(BD) 1st option:...
  • Page 434 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (15/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis parameters LED*? (LED) LED###*(SD)*(SD)****(SD)****(SD)****(SD)*(SD)****(SD)****(BD) 1st option: Parameter to be set 0:SPEC WIDTH 1:MEAN WL 2:TOTAL POWER 2nd option: Algorithm 0:ENV 1:THRESH 2:RMS 3:PEAK RMS 4:POWER 3rd option: TH (dB)
  • Page 435 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (16/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Analysis parameters FILBM*? (FIL-BTM) FILBM*(SD)*(SD)*(SD)****(SD)****(SD)*(SD)****(SD)****(SD)****(BD) 1st option: Parameter to be set 0:BOTTOM LVL 1:BOTTOM WL 2:MEAN WL 3:NOTCH WIDTH 4:CROSS TALK 2nd option: Algorithm 0:PEAK 1:BOTTOM 2:BOTTOM LVL 3:ITU-T 3rd option: SW, 0=OFF, 1=ON...
  • Page 436 Table 9-4 Output Data Formats (17/17) Data output item Output request command Talker output data format Identification *IDN? ANDO(SD)AQ6317B(SD)********(SD)##∼##(BD) Serial Software version number (16 characters) (8 digits) FD directory DIR? DIR***(SD)***********(SD)**** (SD) ********.*****-**-****:**(SD) ********.*****-**-****:**(SD) Number of Volume Residual files name...
  • Page 437: Service Request Function

            When measurement is completed, print or plot processing is completed or printer paper is used up, this function sends out an SRQ signal. After that, when serial polling is performed from the controller, the function sends out a status byte.
  • Page 438: Operation

    Table 9-6 Contents of Status Byte Function and setting condition Clear timing bit 7 • Upon execution of serial pulling bit 6 Sends an SRQ signal. • Upon receipt of DCL or SDC • Upon execution of serial polling bit 5 When receiving data exceeding the receive buffer capacity of 512 bytes, "1"...
  • Page 439        The program codes corresponding to the functions that are disabled in the manual operation mode are ignored. In this case, a WARNING message is displayed on the screen in the same way as in the manual operation mode. When the seep, print and plot program codes and other program codes are sent continuously, the latter program codes will be executed at once before completion of sweep, print and plot processing.
  • Page 440: Programming Examples

    (having the National Instruments' GP-IB interface board) are used. These programs set the measuring conditions on the AQ6317B, sweeps for a single time, and displays the measured data (both the waveforms and the measuring conditions) on the controller CRT screen.
  • Page 441 1420 INPUT@ ADRS;AVG$ 1430 AVG=VAL(AVG$) 1440 PRINT@ ADRS;"SMPL?" 1450 INPUT@ ADRS;SMPL$ 1460 SMPL=VAL(SMPL$) 1470 PRINT@ ADRS;"SENS?" 1480 INPUT@ ADRS;SENS$ 1490 IF SENS$="1" THEN SENS$="HIGH 1" 1500 IF SENS$="2" THEN SENS$="HIGH 2" 1510 IF SENS$="3" THEN SENS$="HIGH 3" 1520 IF SENS$="4" THEN SENS$="NORM HLD" 1530 IF SENS$="5"...
  • Page 442 1940 PRINT USING "###.#";REF2 1950 LOCATE 1,16 1960 PRINT USING "###.#";REF3 1970 LOCATE 1,20 1980 PRINT USING "###.#";REF4 1990 LOCATE 1,21 2000 PRINT USING "####.##nm ####.##nm ###.##nm/D SPACE(7 digits) ####.##nm ";START,CTR,SPAN/10,STP 2010 END 9 - 64...
  • Page 443 Level scale : 5.0 dB/div., Resolution : 0.1 nm, Averaging count : 1 time Measuring sensitivity : Normal Range Hold, Sampling point: 1001 Line 1120 Sends a program code to the AQ6317B and sets the following tracing conditions. Trace A : Write mode with display...
  • Page 444 Program execution results (displayed on the controller screen) 9 - 66...
  • Page 445 If the IBM PC/2 series PC is used as the controller 1000 ' AQ6317B Optical Spectrum Analyzer 1010 ' GP-IB Example Program 1020 ' For IBM PS/2 Series (BASICA) 1030 ' (Merge this program with "DECL.BAS") 1040 DIM A(1001) 1050 SCREEN 9: CLS 1060 ' 1070 DEV$="DEV1"...
  • Page 446 1510 IF ST$="2"+CHR$(13)+CHR$(10) THEN SENS$="HIGH 2" 1520 IF ST$="3"+CHR$(13)+CHR$(10) THEN SENS$="HIGH 3" 1530 IF ST$="4"+CHR$(13)+CHR$(10) THEN SENS$="NORM HLD" 1540 IF ST$="5"+CHR$(13)+CHR$(10) THEN SENS$="NORM AUT" 1590 START=CTR-SPAN/2 1600 STP=CTR+SPAN/2 1610 REF1=REF+LSCL*2 : YMAX=REF1 1620 REF2=REF-LSCL*2 1630 REF3=REF-LSCL*4 1640 REF4=REF-LSCL*6 : YMIN=REF4 1650 ' 1660 VIEW (48,16)-(560,272) 1670 WINDOW (1,YMIN)-(1001,YMAX)
  • Page 447 Trace C : Fixed mode with no display Line 1140 Reads the status byte before measurement. Line 1150 Sends a program code to the AQ6317B and sweeps for a single time. Line 1160 Waits for a sweep end. Lines 1180 and 1190 Set the CRLF string delimiter for data output, and request for an output of trace- A waveforms data.
  • Page 448 Program execution results (displayed on the controller screen) 9 - 70...
  • Page 449: Interface Functions Of Gp-Ib 2 Port

        !        Table 9-7 shows the interface functions of the GP-IB 2 port. Table 9-7 Interface Functions of GP-IB 2 Port                  !   "  !      #   $     # % &     #' '  ...
  • Page 450 "$%&'                    $((   The address of the [GP-IB 2] port can be selected in the range of 0 to 30 . For the X-Y plotter and other units that this equipment controls, the address can be selected in the range of 0 to 30. ) * + ,     Using the <TLS SYNC SWEEP>...
  • Page 451: Chapter 10 Principle And Circuit Configuration

    Chapter 10 PRINCIPLE AND CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION This chapter describes the principle of measurement and circuit configuration. Contents of Chapter 10 10.1 Configuration and Principle of Monochromator................10-2 10.1.1 Principle of monochromator ....................10-2 10.1.2 Signal detector ........................10-3 10.2 Circuit Configuration........................10-4 10.3 Precautions on Measurement ......................
  • Page 452: Configuration And Principle Of Monochromator

    10.1 Configuration and Principle of Monochromator 10.1.1 Principle of monochromator This equipment is provided with a Zollner-Thurnar's type monochromator. Figure 10-1 shows the basic configuration. Light output slit Focusing mirror Grating Collimate mirror Depolarizing element Light input slit Fig. 10-1 Basic Configuration of Monochromator The light input from the light input slit is changed into parallel light by the collimate mirror and enters the grating.
  • Page 453: Signal Detector

    10.1.2 Signal detector The light coming out from the monochromator is led to the signal detector. Monochromator Optical sensor Chopper Fig. 10-2 Signal Detector Configuration When the measuring sensitivity is set to HIGH1 to 3, light chopping is performed by the optical chopper built in the monochromator.
  • Page 454: Circuit Configuration

    10.2 Circuit Configuration Figure 10-5 shows the circuit configuration of this equipment. Monochromator AMP circuit Sensor CPU 2 GPIB 1 Keyboard CPU 1 GPIB 2 Display unit CPU 1 Printer Fig. 10-3 Circuit Configuration of this Equipment The grating of the monochromator controls the angle by means of a stepping motor. The stepping motor is used to set a width to the slit, too.
  • Page 455: Precautions On Measurement

    10.3 Precautions on Measurement This equipment is designed for different purposes but has some restrictions. Be careful about the following items at measurement. 10.3.1 Types of optical fiber usable in this equipment This equipment can use the single mode optical fiber with a core diameter of 5 to 10 µm and the GI fiber with core diameters of 50 and 62.5 µm for the optical input.
  • Page 456: Absolute Level Accuracy

    10.3.3 Absolute level accuracy The absolute level of this equipment is calibrated by SM 10 µm fiber. The level accuracy, when the other fibers are used, is out of specification. As a matter of practical efficiency, any SM fiber other than the SM 10 µm fiber will provide an almost accurate level.
  • Page 457: Stray Light In The Sens:normal Mode

    10.3.5 Stray light in the SENS:NORMAL mode If you select the SENS:NORMAL HOLD or NORMAL AUTO for the measurement gain, optical noises can uniformly appear in the lower spectrum level (see Figure 10-4). Also in the same mode, optical noises with the spectrum level of approximately lower than their original level by 30 to 50 dB can appear in the position 100 to 200 nm away from the peak wavelength.
  • Page 458: Ripple Around 1380 Nm

    10.3.6 Ripple around 1380 nm As the optical beam around 1380 nm is absorbed by a water (OH group) existing in the monochromator, a ripple may be formed on the measured waveforms. The basic solution is the setup of wider resolution for ripple averaging. For LED measurement, please set 2nm to the resolution 10.3.7 Level accuracy below fiber cable cutoff wavelength...
  • Page 459: Numerical Aperture (Na) Of Input Optical Fiber And Level Measured Value

    10.3.9 Numerical Aperture (NA) of Input Optical Fiber and Level Measured Value Level measurement error of this equipment varies with the numerical aperture (NA) of optical fiber to be connected to the optical input connector as shown in Figure 10-7. The absolute level of this equipment has been calibrated with the 10/125µm single mode optical fiber (B1.1 type defined on IEC60793-2, PC polished, Mode field diameter 9.5µm, NA: 0.104~0.107).
  • Page 460: Operation Check

           This chapter describes the mechanical inspection and operation check of this equipment.     11.1 Mechanical Inspection ........................11-2 11.2 Operation Check ..........................11-3 11.2.1 Check at power-on ......................11-3 11.2.2 Operation check of switches....................11-3 11.2.3 Wavelength accuracy check ....................11-3 11.2.4 Level accuracy check ......................11-4 11 - 1...
  • Page 461      This section externally inspects the appearance and mechanical operation of the operator panel in this equipment. For the appearance, the visual inspection is used to check that no damage and deformation can be seen and inspect the presence of loosened switches, connectors, and other assembly parts and whether or not the equipment can smoothly be operated.
  • Page 462 Thoroughly operate each switch and check that this equipment is operated. ! "#$% Check the wavelength accuracy using the following measurement system. 10/125 AQ6317B Light source SM optical fiber cord for calibration Connect the 10/125 SM optical fiber cord between the CALIBRATION OUTPUT connector and INPUT connector of this equipment.
  • Page 463 & '#$% Check the level accuracy using the following measurement system. AQ6317B 10/125 Light source SM optical fiber cord Optical power meter Prepare one of the two light sources of 1310 and 1550 nm. However, prepare light sources with narrow spectrums (for example, gas laser and DFB-LD) so that all spectrums can be contained between 2 nm and 2 nm.

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