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EXFO PM-1600 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 Tel.: +65 333 8241 · Fax: +65 333 8242 Instruction Manual TOLL FREE (USA and Canada) 1 800 663-3936 www.exfo.com · info@exfo.com © 2001 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 High-Speed Power Meter High-Speed Power Meter PM-1600 PM-1600 If the equipment described herein Instruction Manual If the equipment described herein Instruction Manual bears the symbol, the said bears the symbol, the said equipment complies with the equipment complies with the P/N: MAN-156-I .2ACE...
  • Page 4 Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable. Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Contents Certification Information......................vi Certification Information......................vi 1 Introducing the PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter ........1 1 Introducing the PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter ........1 Front Panel..........................2 Front Panel..........................2 Back Panel..........................3 Back Panel..........................3 RS-232 Connector Pinout ......................4 RS-232 Connector Pinout ......................4...
  • Page 6 Saving a Program Configuration ....................53 Recalling a Program Configuration ..................54 Recalling a Program Configuration ..................54 7 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 ..........55 7 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 ..........55 Performing Absolute Power Measurements ................56 Performing Absolute Power Measurements ................56 Measuring Insertion Loss .......................57...
  • Page 7 Contents Contents 11 Troubleshooting ..................103 11 Troubleshooting ..................103 Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site................104 Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site................104 Contacting the Technical Support Group ................105 Contacting the Technical Support Group ................105 Transportation........................106 Transportation........................106 12 Warranty ....................107 12 Warranty ....................

  • Page 8: Certification Information

    Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in the United States, but EXFO makes reasonable efforts to ensure this the United States, but EXFO makes reasonable efforts to ensure this compliance.
  • Page 9 Directive and Standards. All pre-qualification tests were performed Directive and Standards. All pre-qualification tests were performed internally, at EXFO, while all final tests were performed externally, at an internally, at EXFO, while all final tests were performed externally, at an independent, accredited laboratory.
  • Page 10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Pm-1600 High-Speed Power Meter

    WDM component characterization and assembly. high-density WDM component characterization and assembly. The PM-1600 is available with one or two detectors. Each power channel The PM-1600 is available with one or two detectors. Each power channel (detector) is independently controlled (except for the acquisition (detector) is independently controlled (except for the acquisition frequency) and can achieve a sampling rate of up to 4096 Hz.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Analog output port Analog output port Secondary function control Secondary function control Note: Your PM-1600 may slightly differ from the above illustration. Note: Your PM-1600 may slightly differ from the above illustration. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    12345-AB November 2001 date date Note: Your PM-1600 may slightly differ from the above illustration. Note: Your PM-1600 may slightly differ from the above illustration. High-Speed Power Meter High-Speed Power Meter Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 14: Rs-232 Connector Pinout

    RS-232 Connector Pinout RS-232 Connector Pinout RS-232 Connector Pinout The RS-232 connector (serial port) at the back of the PM-1600 uses a DTE The RS-232 connector (serial port) at the back of the PM-1600 uses a DTE pinout configuration. pinout configuration.

  • Page 15: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety Conventions Safety Conventions You should understand the following conventions before using the product You should understand the following conventions before using the product described in this manual: described in this manual: ARNING ARNING Refers to a potential personal hazard. It requires a Refers to a potential personal hazard.

  • Page 16: General Safety Information

    EXFO assumes no liability for the user's failure to intended use of the unit. EXFO assumes no liability for the user's failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 17: Electrical Safety Information

    AC Requirements AC Requirements The PM-1600 can operate from any single-phase AC power source between The PM-1600 can operate from any single-phase AC power source between 100 V and 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz). The maximum input current is 2 A.
  • Page 18 The PM-1600’s power cable is its disconnecting device. The PM-1600’s power cable is its disconnecting device. The PM-1600 uses an international safety standard three-wire power cable. The PM-1600 uses an international safety standard three-wire power cable. This cable serves as a ground when connected to an appropriate AC power This cable serves as a ground when connected to an appropriate AC power receptacle.

  • Page 19: Getting Started With Your High-Speed Power Meter

    Turning the PM-1600 On and Off Turning the PM-1600 On and Off MPORTANT MPORTANT Before turning the PM-1600 on, please read the Safety Information Before turning the PM-1600 on, please read the Safety Information on page 5. on page 5.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Menu Or A Menu Option

    For basic PM-1600 operation, simply press the control buttons at the bottom For basic PM-1600 operation, simply press the control buttons at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 21: Nulling Electrical Offsets

    Light must not reach the detector when nulling offsets. Light must not reach the detector when nulling offsets. When the PM-1600 is turned on after a cold start, allow the unit to When the PM-1600 is turned on after a cold start, allow the unit to...
  • Page 22 Note: Offset nulling constants are retained until a new offset nulling is performed. Note: Offset nulling constants are retained until a new offset nulling is performed. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 23: Acquiring Power Measurements

    Acquiring Power Acquiring Power Measurements Measurements Setting a Display Mode Setting a Display Mode A typical display in power measurement mode might look as follows. A typical display in power measurement mode might look as follows. Channel 1 display zone Channel 2 display zone Channel 1 display zone Channel 2 display zone...

  • Page 24: Measuring Absolute Power

    1. If necessary, select the desired channel (PM-1620). In the above figure, 1. If necessary, select the desired channel (PM-1620). In the above figure, channel #1 is currently selected. channel #1 is currently selected. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Measuring Absolute Power Measuring Absolute Power λ λ 2. If necessary, press to select the appropriate wavelength from the 2. If necessary, press to select the appropriate wavelength from the shortlist (see the section on viewing wavelength list on page 25). shortlist (see the section on viewing wavelength list on page 25).

  • Page 26: Measuring Relative Power

    (see the section on viewing wavelength list on page 25). shortlist (see the section on viewing wavelength list on page 25). PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 27 When you access relative mode, the PM-1600 displays the last reference When you access relative mode, the PM-1600 displays the last reference value entered at the current wavelength (to view the reference value, set value entered at the current wavelength (to view the reference value, set the appropriate channel to reference display mode).
  • Page 28 5a. To clear the current reference, use the left/right arrow keys to select Reset, then confirm by pressing ENTER. select Reset, then confirm by pressing ENTER. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 29: Measuring Corrected Power

    Note: Special care must be taken when setting a correction factor as it emulates a Note: Special care must be taken when setting a correction factor as it emulates a new calibration (the PM-1600's calibration is not affected and will be new calibration (the PM-1600's calibration is not affected and will be restored by setting the CF back to a null value).
  • Page 30 4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Channel 1 Setup or Channel 2 Setup, then press ENTER. The current channel settings are displayed. Setup, then press ENTER. The current channel settings are displayed. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 31 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Measuring Corrected Power Measuring Corrected Power 5. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Offset. 5. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Offset. Resolution 3.0103 dB Resolution 3.0103 dB Averaging (Active) Averaging (Active) −68.975 dBm −68.975 dBm Reference...

  • Page 32: Displaying Averaged Measurement

    In the PM-1620 model, each scale with an inferior signal-to-noise ratio. In the PM-1620 model, each channel is adjusted independently. channel is adjusted independently. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 33 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Setting Measurement Range Setting Measurement Range To set the measurement range, To set the measurement range, 1. If necessary, select the desired channel (PM-1620). 1. If necessary, select the desired channel (PM-1620). 2. Press Range until the required measurement range marker is shown at 2.

  • Page 34: Viewing Statistics

    Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics Although it is not possible to retrieve acquisition results from the PM-1600 Although it is not possible to retrieve acquisition results from the PM-1600 except when using remote control, this function provides you with except when using remote control, this function provides you with statistical information on the last acquisition performed.

  • Page 35: Managing The Wavelength List

    Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Managing the Wavelength List Managing the Wavelength List Managing the Wavelength List Managing the Wavelength List To view the list, To view the list, 1. Press Setup to access the Setup menu. 1. Press Setup to access the Setup menu. System Setup System Setup Wavelength List &...
  • Page 36 Saving a Setup Configuration on page 37, or Recalling a configuration, see Saving a Setup Configuration on page 37, or Recalling a Setup Configuration on page 38. Setup Configuration on page 38. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 37 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Managing the Wavelength List Managing the Wavelength List To sort the list by wavelengths, To sort the list by wavelengths, 1. Press Setup to access the Setup menu. 1. Press Setup to access the Setup menu. 2.
  • Page 38 This mark may disappear as you modify the value in the wavelength edit box. the wavelength edit box. 5. Confirm by pressing ENTER. 5. Confirm by pressing ENTER. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 39 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Managing the Wavelength List Managing the Wavelength List To delete a specific wavelength from the list, To delete a specific wavelength from the list, 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 in section on viewing the wavelength list on 1.

  • Page 40: Setting A Correction Factor

    Note: Setting a correction factor emulates a new calibration (the PM-1600's Note: Setting a correction factor emulates a new calibration (the PM-1600's calibration is not affected and will be restored by setting back the CF to a calibration is not affected and will be restored by setting back the CF to a null value).
  • Page 41 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Setting a Correction Factor Setting a Correction Factor Note: You can toggle between dB and W/W units while in the Wavelength List & Note: You can toggle between dB and W/W units while in the Wavelength List & Corr.

  • Page 42: Setting Display Resolution

    (see Setting the automatic display resolution but to the measuring range (see Setting Measurement Range on page 22). Measurement Range on page 22). PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 43 Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Setting Display Resolution Setting Display Resolution To set the display resolution of a power measurement expressed To set the display resolution of a power measurement expressed in dB or dBm, in dB or dBm, 1.

  • Page 44: Setting Refresh Rate

    1 Hz, 2 Hz, 4 Hz, 8 Hz, and 16 Hz. 6. Press ENTER to confirm the new refresh rate. 6. Press ENTER to confirm the new refresh rate. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 45: Setting Sampling Rate

    Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Setting Sampling Rate Setting Sampling Rate Setting Sampling Rate Setting Sampling Rate This function allows you to define the number of power readings per This function allows you to define the number of power readings per second in power measurement mode (for both channels in a PM-1620 second in power measurement mode (for both channels in a PM-1620 dual-channel power meter) with a maximum of 256 per second.

  • Page 46: Choosing A Number Of Measurements For Averaging

    Note: You can activate or deactivate the averaging function while in the Channel Note: You can activate or deactivate the averaging function while in the Channel Setup menu by pressing Avg. Setup menu by pressing Avg. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 47: Saving A Setup Configuration

    Saving a Setup Configuration Saving a Setup Configuration Once the PM-1600 has been customized for a specific application or user, it Once the PM-1600 has been customized for a specific application or user, it is possible to save the configuration of the parameters that have been set in is possible to save the configuration of the parameters that have been set in the Setup menu, with the exception of the contrast setting.

  • Page 48: Recalling A Setup Configuration

    6. Confirm by pressing ENTER. It takes a few seconds to recall a setup 6. Confirm by pressing ENTER. It takes a few seconds to recall a setup configuration. configuration. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 49: Resetting The Pm-1600

    Acquiring Power Measurements Acquiring Power Measurements Resetting the PM-1600 Resetting the PM-1600 Resetting the PM-1600 Resetting the PM-1600 When turning on the unit, press ENTER until the unit beeps repeatedly. All When turning on the unit, press ENTER until the unit beeps repeatedly. All the user-defined parameters are reset to their default values.
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  • Page 51: Storing And Recalling Power Measurements

    Measurements Storing Power Measurements Manually Storing Power Measurements Manually The PM-1600 has 100 memory registers to manually store absolute or The PM-1600 has 100 memory registers to manually store absolute or relative power measurements (for both channels in a PM-1620).

  • Page 52: Recalling Manually Stored Power Measurements

    (on both channels when using a PM-1620) and the display mode (on both channels when using a PM-1620) and the measurement unit. measurement unit. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 53: Erasing Manually Stored Power Measurements

    Storing and Recalling Power Measurements Storing and Recalling Power Measurements Erasing Manually Stored Power Measurements Erasing Manually Stored Power Measurements Erasing Manually Stored Power Measurements Erasing Manually Stored Power Measurements The manually stored power measurements (up to 100) can be erased as a The manually stored power measurements (up to 100) can be erased as a batch.
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  • Page 55: Programming Acquisitions

    PM-1600 allows either timed or triggered programmed measurements, the PM-1600 allows either timed or triggered programmed acquisitions. Here, absolute or relative power measurements are acquired acquisitions.

  • Page 56: Programming Timed Acquisitions

    1. Set the power measurement parameters as required (see Customizing 1. Set the power measurement parameters as required (see Customizing the PM-1600 Display on page 85). the PM-1600 Display on page 85). 2. Press Program to access the Program menu. The default program 2.
  • Page 57 Programming Acquisitions Programming Acquisitions Programming Timed Acquisitions Programming Timed Acquisitions 4. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select the sampling rate as 4. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select the sampling rate as per table on page 45, and confirm by pressing ENTER. per table on page 45, and confirm by pressing ENTER.
  • Page 58 When the acquisition is completed, the PG marker disappears. Data When the acquisition is completed, the PG marker disappears. Data processing is performed, which takes a few seconds, then the PM-1600 processing is performed, which takes a few seconds, then the PM-1600 returns to measurement mode.

  • Page 59: Programming Triggered Acquisitions

    Programming Acquisitions Programming Acquisitions Programming Triggered Acquisitions Programming Triggered Acquisitions Programming Triggered Acquisitions Programming Triggered Acquisitions Conditional data acquisition can be performed by using a triggered Conditional data acquisition can be performed by using a triggered acquisition, where data recording begins when a specified condition is met acquisition, where data recording begins when a specified condition is met and continues until the specified number of points has been acquired or and continues until the specified number of points has been acquired or...
  • Page 60 1. Set the power measurement parameters as required (see Customizing 1. Set the power measurement parameters as required (see Customizing the PM-1600 Display on page 85). the PM-1600 Display on page 85). 2. Press Program to access the Program menu.
  • Page 61 Programming Acquisitions Programming Acquisitions Programming Triggered Acquisitions Programming Triggered Acquisitions 5c. To set the trigger type, 5c. To set the trigger type, Press ENTER to access the trigger edit box, i.e., to define whether Press ENTER to access the trigger edit box, i.e., to define whether ➤...
  • Page 62 Note: It is not possible to set the duration when programming a high-rate, triggered acquisition. triggered acquisition. MPORTANT MPORTANT Starting an acquisition erases all acquisition data in memory. Starting an acquisition erases all acquisition data in memory. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 63: Saving A Program Configuration

    Programming Acquisitions Programming Acquisitions Saving a Program Configuration Saving a Program Configuration Saving a Program Configuration Saving a Program Configuration Once you have defined the parameters for a data acquisition, whether Once you have defined the parameters for a data acquisition, whether using timed or triggered mode, it is possible to save the configuration of the using timed or triggered mode, it is possible to save the configuration of the program.

  • Page 64: Recalling A Program Configuration

    1. Set the power measurement parameters as required (see Customizing 1. Set the power measurement parameters as required (see Customizing the PM-1600 Display on page 85). the PM-1600 Display on page 85). 2. Press Program to access the Program menu.

  • Page 65: Performing Typical Tests With Your Pm-1600

    Performing Typical Tests with Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Your PM-1600 To make accurate, meaningful, and repeatable power measurements, it is To make accurate, meaningful, and repeatable power measurements, it is important to consider the following points: important to consider the following points:...

  • Page 66: Performing Absolute Power Measurements

    Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Performing Absolute Power Measurements Performing Absolute Power Measurements Performing Absolute Power Measurements Performing Absolute Power Measurements Absolute power measurements are necessary when performing system or Absolute power measurements are necessary when performing system or...

  • Page 67: Measuring Insertion Loss

    To ensure accurate measures for the insertion loss of a fiber-optic To ensure accurate measures for the insertion loss of a fiber-optic component, use a light source (FLS-2100) and a PM-1600 Power Meter. component, use a light source (FLS-2100) and a PM-1600 Power Meter.

  • Page 68: Testing Instrument Linearity

    The PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter is specified to be very linear, down to −55 dBm. Not only is the PM-1600 ideal for measuring insertion loss, it is to −55 dBm. Not only is the PM-1600 ideal for measuring insertion loss, it is...
  • Page 69 Before getting started, you need a stable source (FLS-2100), a variable Before getting started, you need a stable source (FLS-2100), a variable attenuator, a PM-1600, two test jumpers, and appropriate connector attenuator, a PM-1600, two test jumpers, and appropriate connector adapters.

  • Page 70: Characterizing An Optical Switch

    To test the linearity of the detector, To test the linearity of the detector, 1. Disconnect the PM-1600 from the circuit as shown in the figure on 1. Disconnect the PM-1600 from the circuit as shown in the figure on page 59 and replace it with the detector being tested.
  • Page 71 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Characterizing an Optical Switch Characterizing an Optical Switch optical switch. For the latter test, the electrical signal that is used to optical switch. For the latter test, the electrical signal that is used to...
  • Page 72 Testing the Settling Time Testing the Settling Time The triggering and fast stabilization of the PM-1600 can be used to capture The triggering and fast stabilization of the PM-1600 can be used to capture fast power transitions. A good example of this is the optical switch settling fast power transitions.

  • Page 73: Using The External Trigger

    8. Activate the electrical control signal, which acts as a trigger for the 8. Activate the electrical control signal, which acts as a trigger for the PM-1600. The PG marker, in measurement mode, will be displayed PM-1600. The PG marker, in measurement mode, will be displayed until the switch transition is totally acquired.
  • Page 74 A synchronizing signal from a signal generator or from a control circuit may be connected to the external trigger input of the PM-1600 if it does not be connected to the external trigger input of the PM-1600 if it does not exceed TTL levels.

  • Page 75: Using The Analog Output

    Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Using the Analog Output Using the Analog Output Using the Analog Output Using the Analog Output The analog output provides an electrical signal proportional to the optical The analog output provides an electrical signal proportional to the optical power input on the detector.
  • Page 76 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Performing Typical Tests with Your PM-1600 Using the Analog Output Using the Analog Output The user interface can be used to determine the operating power levels The user interface can be used to determine the operating power levels and to optimize the analog output range.

  • Page 77: Controlling The Pm-1600 Automatically Or Remotely

    The commands used in the two protocols are almost the same and are The commands used in the two protocols are almost the same and are described in the following pages. When the PM-1600 is being remotely described in the following pages. When the PM-1600 is being remotely controlled, the RM marker appears to the right of the display.

  • Page 78: Setting Up The Pm-1600 For Remote Control

    Setting Up the PM-1600 for Remote Control Setting Up the PM-1600 for Remote Control To remotely control the PM-1600, you need to set a GPIB address or To remotely control the PM-1600, you need to set a GPIB address or activate the RS-232 port.

  • Page 79: Communication Parameters

    Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Communication Parameters Communication Parameters Communication Parameters Communication Parameters For GPIB Communication For GPIB Communication Terminate Read on EOS Terminate Read on EOS Set EOI with EOS on Writes...

  • Page 80: Standard Status Data Structure

    Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Standard Status Data Structure Standard Status Data Structure Standard Status Data Structure Standard Status Data Structure The figures below illustrate the four common Status and Enable registers The figures below illustrate the four common Status and Enable registers as defined by IEEE 488.2.
  • Page 81 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Standard Status Data Structure Standard Status Data Structure Standard Event Status Standard Event Status Register (ESR) Register (ESR) & & & & & & & & & &...

  • Page 82: Command Structure

    Keywords must be separated by a colon. A typical command would be FORM:READ:DATA 1 FORM:READ:DATA 1 This command instructs the PM-1600 to display a power measurement This command instructs the PM-1600 to display a power measurement with 1 digit after the decimal point.

  • Page 83: General Commands-Quick Reference

    General Commands—Quick Reference General Commands—Quick Reference General Commands—Quick Reference The PM-1600 recognizes the main commands identified in IEEE 488.2. The PM-1600 recognizes the main commands identified in IEEE 488.2. These commands, as well as some optional general commands, the These commands, as well as some optional general commands, the...
  • Page 84 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely General Commands—Quick Reference General Commands—Quick Reference Command Function Command Function *REM Set Remote programming state *REM Set Remote programming state *RST Reset command *RST Reset command *SRE Service request enable command...

  • Page 85: Specific Commands-Quick Reference

    Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference The following table contains a summary of the PM-1600 specific The following table contains a summary of the PM-1600 specific commands. If you need more information about these specific commands, commands. If you need more information about these specific commands, see Specific Commands on page 120.
  • Page 86 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Parameter/ Parameter/ Command Description Command Description Response Response [IMM] — Stores single [IMM] — Stores single measurement measurement INST NSEL <channel#> Sets channel number...
  • Page 87 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Parameter/ Parameter/ Command Description Command Description Response Response FACT? 99.999 [dB] or Gets the correction FACT? 99.999 [dB] or Gets the correction...
  • Page 88 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Parameter/ Parameter/ Command Description Command Description Response Response RANG? (±99.99) [dBm] Gets range RANG? (±99.99) [dBm] Gets range (+999.9999E+99) (+999.9999E+99) RANG AUTO <0|1>...
  • Page 89 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Parameter/ Parameter/ Command Description Command Description Response Response TRAC DATA? (+999.9999E±99; Gets measurements TRAC DATA? (+999.9999E±99; Gets measurements +999.9999E±99;...) +999.9999E±99;...) [W] or (±999.9999;...
  • Page 90 Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Parameter/ Parameter/ Command Description Command Description Response Response TRIG SLOP? (POSITIVE| Gets trigger edge TRIG SLOP? (POSITIVE| Gets trigger edge NEGATIVE) NEGATIVE) SOUR <EXTERNAL|...

  • Page 91: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages Error Messages System and device-specific errors are managed by the PM-1600. The System and device-specific errors are managed by the PM-1600. The generic format for error messages is illustrated in the following figure. generic format for error messages is illustrated in the following figure.

  • Page 92: Scpi Management Errors (System Errors)

    Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) Error Error Description Probable Cause Description Probable Cause...

  • Page 93: Pm-1600 Error Messages

    Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely Controlling the PM-1600 Automatically or Remotely PM-1600 Error Messages PM-1600 Error Messages PM-1600 Error Messages PM-1600 Error Messages Error Error Description Probable Cause Description Probable Cause Number Number 1602 “Invalid channel” The specified channel number is invalid.
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  • Page 95: Customizing The Pm-1600 Display

    Customizing the PM-1600 Customizing the PM-1600 Display Display Setting Backlight Setting Backlight In certain circumstances, you might want to deactivate the backlight that In certain circumstances, you might want to deactivate the backlight that illuminates the display. illuminates the display.

  • Page 96: Setting Display Contrast

    Customizing the PM-1600 Display Customizing the PM-1600 Display Setting Display Contrast Setting Display Contrast Setting Display Contrast Setting Display Contrast To set the contrast, To set the contrast, 1. Press Setup to access the Setup menu. 1. Press Setup to access the Setup menu.
  • Page 97 Customizing the PM-1600 Display Customizing the PM-1600 Display Choosing Video Mode Choosing Video Mode Sampling 256Hz RS232/GPIB GPIB Sampling 256Hz RS232/GPIB GPIB Refresh Rate 16Hz GPIB Addr. Refresh Rate 16Hz GPIB Addr. Backlight Save Backlight Save Contrast Recall Contrast Recall...
  • Page 98 Customizing the PM-1600 Display Customizing the PM-1600 Display Choosing Video Mode Choosing Video Mode System Parameters System Parameters Refresh rate 4 Hz Refresh rate 4 Hz Sampling rate 4 Hz Sampling rate 4 Hz Backlight Backlight Video mode Standard Video mode...

  • Page 99: 10 Maintenance

    10 Maintenance 10 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, Keep the unit free of dust. Keep the unit free of dust. ➤ ➤ Clean the unit casing with a tissue that has been slightly dampened Clean the unit casing with a tissue that has been slightly dampened ➤...

  • Page 100: Cleaning Fixed Connectors

    Cleaning Fixed Connectors MPORTANT MPORTANT To help keep the various connectors and adapters clean, EXFO To help keep the various connectors and adapters clean, EXFO recommends that you install protective caps when the unit is not in recommends that you install protective caps when the unit is not in use.
  • Page 101 Maintenance Cleaning Fixed Connectors Cleaning Fixed Connectors 6. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) provided by EXFO with only one 6. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) provided by EXFO with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol. drop of isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 102: Cleaning Connectors Equipped With Eui/Eua Adapters

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  • Page 103 Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI/EUA Adapters Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI/EUA Adapters 3. Gently wipe the connector and ferrule. 3. Gently wipe the connector and ferrule. MPORTANT MPORTANT Isopropyl alcohol takes approximately ten seconds to evaporate. Isopropyl alcohol takes approximately ten seconds to evaporate. Since isopropyl alcohol is not absolutely pure, evaporation will Since isopropyl alcohol is not absolutely pure, evaporation will leave microscopic residues.

  • Page 104: Cleaning Eui/Eua Adapters

    Turn Turn Pull Pull 2. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) provided by EXFO with only one 2. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) provided by EXFO with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol. drop of isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 105 6. Perform steps 3 to 5 again, but this time with a dry cleaning tip (2.5 mm 6. Perform steps 3 to 5 again, but this time with a dry cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip provided by EXFO). tip provided by EXFO).

  • Page 106: Cleaning Detector Ports

    2. If the detector is dusty, remove dirt with compressed air. 2. If the detector is dusty, remove dirt with compressed air. 3. Take a cleaning tip from the package (supplied with EXFO’s power 3. Take a cleaning tip from the package (supplied with EXFO’s power meters) being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab.

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Analog Output And External Trigger Ports

    Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Analog Output and External Trigger Ports Cleaning the Analog Output and External Trigger Ports AUTION AUTION To avoid breaking the detector window during cleaning, be careful To avoid breaking the detector window during cleaning, be careful not to apply too much pressure on it.

  • Page 108: Replacing The Fuse

    Replacing the Fuse Replacing the Fuse The PM-1600 contains two fuses of type IEC, 250 V, 2 A, fast blow 0.197" x The PM-1600 contains two fuses of type IEC, 250 V, 2 A, fast blow 0.197" x 0.787"/5 mm x 20 mm. The fuse holder is located at the back of the 0.787"/5 mm x 20 mm.

  • Page 109: Recalibrating The Unit

    Software Upgrade Software Upgrade To upgrade the PM-1600 embedded software using a diskette, you must To upgrade the PM-1600 embedded software using a diskette, you must connect your PM-1600 to a computer through a null modem cable. connect your PM-1600 to a computer through a null modem cable.
  • Page 110 1. Turn off the PM-1600. 1. Turn off the PM-1600. 2. Connect one end of a null modem cable to the PM-1600 RS-232 serial 2. Connect one end of a null modem cable to the PM-1600 RS-232 serial port and the other end to an unused communication port on your port and the other end to an unused communication port on your computer (ex.
  • Page 111 11. Turn the PM-1600 off and then on again to use the upgraded software. 11. Turn the PM-1600 off and then on again to use the upgraded software. During self-test execution, the PM-1600 should display the new During self-test execution, the PM-1600 should display the new software version number.
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  • Page 113: 11 Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting 11 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action - - - - - - - displayed as power Power level is below Select Autorange if a manual - - - - - - - displayed as power Power level is below Select Autorange if a manual value.

  • Page 114: Finding Information On The Exfo Web Site

    Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site The EXFO Web site provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) The EXFO Web site provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the use of your product.

  • Page 115: Contacting The Technical Support Group

    To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.

  • Page 116: Transportation

    Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. ➤ ➤ Avoid unnecessary shock and vibration. Avoid unnecessary shock and vibration. ➤ ➤ PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 117: 12 Warranty

    EXFO also warrants that this equipment will the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.

  • Page 118: Liability

    Liability Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the purchased product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the...

  • Page 119: Service And Repairs

    2. If the equipment must be returned to EXFO or an authorized service 2. If the equipment must be returned to EXFO or an authorized service...

  • Page 120: Exfo Service Centers Worldwide

    92366 Meudon la Forêt Cedex europe.service@exfo.com FRANCE FRANCE Beijing OSIC EXFO Service Center Beijing OSIC EXFO Service Center No. 559 Beijing New Century Hotel Tel.: +86 (10) 6849 2738 No. 559 Beijing New Century Hotel Tel.: +86 (10) 6849 2738...

  • Page 121: A Technical Specifications

    The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com. specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com. Specifications...
  • Page 122 Not exceeding 10 % of the nominal voltage. Not exceeding 10 % of the nominal voltage. Note: The PM-1600 is intended for indoor use only. Note: The PM-1600 is intended for indoor use only. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 123: B Remote Control (Scpi) Commands

    Commands General Commands General Commands The PM-1600 recognizes the main commands identified in IEEE 488.2. The PM-1600 recognizes the main commands identified in IEEE 488.2. These commands, as well as some optional general commands, the These commands, as well as some optional general commands, the...
  • Page 124 Description This query reads the IQ system identification string. Syntax *IDN? Syntax *IDN? Response “EXFO E.-O. Eng PM-1600 Vxx.xx”, where xx.xx is the current Response “EXFO E.-O. Eng PM-1600 Vxx.xx”, where xx.xx is the current product version. product version. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 125 Description This command is used to set the Remote Lockout programming Description This command is used to set the Remote Lockout programming state, i.e., to lock and unlock the PM-1600 keypad. Once the state, i.e., to lock and unlock the PM-1600 keypad. Once the...
  • Page 126 *RST. preceded by an *RST. Syntax *RST Syntax *RST Example *IDN?;*RST<NL> Example *IDN?;*RST<NL> PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 127 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands General Commands General Commands *SRE *SRE Description This command sets bits in the Service Request Enable Register Description This command sets bits in the Service Request Enable Register (SRE; initial value is 255), and enables the corresponding bit in (SRE;...
  • Page 128 Description This query returns the current system software version. Syntax SYST:VERS? Syntax SYST:VERS? Response “EXFO E.O. Engineering PM-1600 Vxx.xx”, where xx.xx is the Response “EXFO E.O. Engineering PM-1600 Vxx.xx”, where xx.xx is the current product version. current product version. Note The *IDN? and SYST:VERS? queries are equivalent.
  • Page 129 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands General Commands General Commands *TST? *TST? Description This query initiates an internal self-test and returns a binary Description This query initiates an internal self-test and returns a binary value indicating the results of the test. If an error occurs, it is value indicating the results of the test.

  • Page 130: Specific Commands

    Specific Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands There are some commands specific to the PM-1600. These commands are There are some commands specific to the PM-1600. These commands are fully explained on the following pages. fully explained on the following pages.
  • Page 131 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands FORMat:READings[:DATA] FORMat:READings[:DATA] Description This command changes the resolution of the displayed power Description This command changes the resolution of the displayed power value when dB or dBm is selected (for the selected channel value when dB or dBm is selected (for the selected channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 132 “1”- programmed acquisition is on Example INIT:AUTO? Example INIT:AUTO? See also ABOR, INIT:AUTO, INIT:CONT, INIT:CONT?, INIT[:IMM], and See also ABOR, INIT:AUTO, INIT:CONT, INIT:CONT?, INIT[:IMM], and TRAC:POIN TRAC:POIN PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 133 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands INITiate:CONTinuous INITiate:CONTinuous Description This command starts or stops power measurements (for both Description This command starts or stops power measurements (for both channels when using a PM-1620) in power measurement channels when using a PM-1620) in power measurement mode.
  • Page 134 (when using a PM-1620). Syntax INST:NSEL? Syntax INST:NSEL? Response Response A numeric value: 1 or 2. A numeric value: 1 or 2. Example INST:NSEL? Example INST:NSEL? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 135 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands READ:ALL:POWer:DC? READ:ALL:POWer:DC? Description This command returns the power of both channels in their Description This command returns the power of both channels in their respective current unit. respective current unit. Syntax Syntax READ:ALL:POW:DC?
  • Page 136 “999” format. averaging in the “999” format. Example SENS:AVER:COUN? Example SENS:AVER:COUN? See also See also SENS:AVER:COUN, SENS:AVER:STAT, and SENS:AVER:STAT? SENS:AVER:COUN, SENS:AVER:STAT, and SENS:AVER:STAT? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 137 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:AVERage[:STATe] SENSe:AVERage[:STATe] Description This command activates or deactivates data averaging (for the Description This command activates or deactivates data averaging (for the selected channel when using a PM-1620). If this command is selected channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 138 “Acquisition already running” error message will be raised. “Acquisition already running” error message will be raised. Syntax SENS:CORR:COLL:ZERO Syntax SENS:CORR:COLL:ZERO Example SENS:CORR:COLL:ZERO Example SENS:CORR:COLL:ZERO PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 139 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:CORRection:OFFSet[:MAGNitude] SENSe:CORRection:OFFSet[:MAGNitude] Description This command sets a correction factor (for the selected Description This command sets a correction factor (for the selected channel when using a PM-1620). The correction factor will be a channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 140 Example SENS:FREQ[:CONT] 1 Example SENS:FREQ[:CONT] 1 See also SENS:FREQ:CONT?, SENS:FREQ:CONT:CATA?, See also SENS:FREQ:CONT?, SENS:FREQ:CONT:CATA?, SENS:FREQ:NCON, SENS:FREQ:NCON?, and SENS:FREQ:NCON, SENS:FREQ:NCON?, and SENS:FREQ:NCON:CATA? SENS:FREQ:NCON:CATA? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 141 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:FREQuency:CONTinuous? SENSe:FREQuency:CONTinuous? Description This query returns the current sampling rate in power Description This query returns the current sampling rate in power measurement mode. measurement mode. Syntax Syntax SENS:FREQ:CONT? SENS:FREQ:CONT? Response...
  • Page 142 The current sampling rate in program mode in the “9999.999” format. format. Example SENS:FREQ:NCON? Example SENS:FREQ:NCON? See also See also SENS:FREQ[:CONT], SENS:FREQ:CONT?, SENS:FREQ[:CONT], SENS:FREQ:CONT?, SENS:FREQ:CONT:CATA?, SENS:FREQ:NCON, and SENS:FREQ:CONT:CATA?, SENS:FREQ:NCON, and SENS:FREQ:NCON:CATA? SENS:FREQ:NCON:CATA? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 143 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:FREQuency:NCONtinuous:CATAlog? SENSe:FREQuency:NCONtinuous:CATAlog? Description This query returns the list of available sampling rates in Description This query returns the list of available sampling rates in program mode. program mode. Syntax Syntax SENS:FREQ:NCON:CAT?
  • Page 144 SENS:POW:RANG:LOW Note The Autorange function can be performed in power Note The Autorange function can be performed in power measurement mode only. measurement mode only. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 145 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:POWer:RANGe:AUTO? SENSe:POWer:RANGe:AUTO? Description This query returns a value indicating whether Autorange is Description This query returns a value indicating whether Autorange is enabled or disabled (for the currently selected channel when enabled or disabled (for the currently selected channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 146 +999.9999E±99” (W) format (LR1..6, HR1..4). Example SENS3:POW:RANG:LIST? Example SENS3:POW:RANG:LIST? See also SENS:POW:RANG?, SENS:POW:RANG:AUTO, See also SENS:POW:RANG?, SENS:POW:RANG:AUTO, SENS:POW:RANG:AUTO?, SENS:POW:RANG:HIGH, and SENS:POW:RANG:AUTO?, SENS:POW:RANG:HIGH, and SENS:POW:RANG:LOW SENS:POW:RANG:LOW PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 147 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:POWer:RANGe:LOW SENSe:POWer:RANGe:LOW Description This command sets the power measurement range to manual Description This command sets the power measurement range to manual low (for the currently selected channel when using a PM-1620). low (for the currently selected channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 148 “Acquisition already running” error message will progress, the “Acquisition already running” error message will be raised. be raised. Syntax Syntax SENS:POW:REF:DISP SENS:POW:REF:DISP Example SENS:POW:REF:DISP Example SENS:POW:REF:DISP PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 149 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:POWer:REFerence:STATe SENSe:POWer:REFerence:STATe Description This command selects whether absolute (dBm or W) or relative Description This command selects whether absolute (dBm or W) or relative (dB or W/W) power measurements are performed (for the (dB or W/W) power measurements are performed (for the selected channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 150 “1”-current unit is W (pW, nW, µW, mW...) “1”-current unit is W (pW, nW, µW, mW...) Example SENS:POW:UNIT? Example SENS:POW:UNIT? See also SENS:POW:UNIT and UNIT:POW See also SENS:POW:UNIT and UNIT:POW PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 151 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSe:POWer:WAVElength SENSe:POWer:WAVElength Description This command selects a new operating wavelength (for the Description This command selects a new operating wavelength (for the selected channel when using a PM-1620). If this command is selected channel when using a PM-1620).
  • Page 152 (in W) and the reference (in W) for the current wavelength (in W) and the reference (in W) for the current wavelength and channel. and channel. PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 153 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands SENSitivity:CORRection:FACTor? SENSitivity:CORRection:FACTor? Description This query allows you to see the correction factor (for the Description This query allows you to see the correction factor (for the selected channel when using a multichannel high-speed power selected channel when using a multichannel high-speed power meter) for a specific wavelength.
  • Page 154 The correction offset in 999.999 dB format, according to the The correction offset in 999.999 dB format, according to the units currently in use. units currently in use. Example SENS3:OFFS? Example SENS3:OFFS? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 155 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands TRACe:DATA? TRACe:DATA? Description This query indicates the data segment to be returned. Each Description This query indicates the data segment to be returned. Each segment contains between 1 and 128 data. If the segment segment contains between 1 and 128 data.
  • Page 156 PM-1600 and on the selected sampling rate. If this command is PM-1600 and on the selected sampling rate. If this command is sent while an acquisition is in progress, the “Acquisition already...
  • Page 157 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands TRIGger:SEQuence:LEVel TRIGger:SEQuence:LEVel Description This command sets the power level of the trigger condition to Description This command sets the power level of the trigger condition to be met to start an acquisition in dBm or W, depending on the be met to start an acquisition in dBm or W, depending on the currently selected unit.
  • Page 158 TRIG:SEQ:SLOP POSITIVE See also See also TRIG:SEQ:LEV, TRIG:SEQ:LEV?, TRIG:SEQ:SLOP , TRIG:SEQ:LEV, TRIG:SEQ:LEV?, TRIG:SEQ:SLOP , TRIG:SEQ:SLOP?, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR?, TRIG:SEQ:SLOP?, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR?, TRIG:SEQ:STAT, and TRIG:SEQ:STAT? TRIG:SEQ:STAT, and TRIG:SEQ:STAT? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 159 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands TRIGger:SEQuence:SLOPe? TRIGger:SEQuence:SLOPe? Description This query returns the rising or falling edge status of the trigger Description This query returns the rising or falling edge status of the trigger condition, i.e., whether positive or negative TTL voltage condition, i.e., whether positive or negative TTL voltage transitions will trigger the acquisition.
  • Page 160 Example TRIG:SEQ:STAT 0 See also See also TRIG:SEQ:LEV, TRIG:SEQ:LEV?, TRIG:SEQ:SLOP , TRIG:SEQ:LEV, TRIG:SEQ:LEV?, TRIG:SEQ:SLOP , TRIG:SEQ:SLOP?, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR?, and TRIG:SEQ:SLOP?, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR, TRIG:SEQ:SOUR?, and TRIG:SEQ:STAT? TRIG:SEQ:STAT? PM-1600 PM-1600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 161 Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Remote Control (SCPI) Commands Specific Commands Specific Commands TRIGger:SEQuence:STATe? TRIGger:SEQuence:STATe? Description This query returns the status of the trigger condition. Description This query returns the status of the trigger condition. Syntax TRIG:SEQ:STAT? Syntax TRIG:SEQ:STAT? Response “0”-trigger inactive Response “0”-trigger inactive “1”-trigger active...
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  • Page 163: Index

    Index Index Index Index Canadian Standards Association (CSA) ..vi Canadian Standards Association (CSA) ..vi caution caution of personal hazard ........5 of personal hazard ........5 of product hazard ........5 of product hazard ........5 absolute power absolute power certification certification displayed value ........
  • Page 164 109 customer service........109 error messages error messages in remote control ........81 in remote control ........81 with PM-1600 ........83 with PM-1600 ........83 data EUI/EUA adapters cleaning ......94 data EUI/EUA adapters cleaning ......94 acquisitions, programming....
  • Page 165 Index Index low range ............ 22 low range ............ 22 low-speed acquisition........45 low-speed acquisition........45 gain scale ..........1, 22 gain scale ..........1, 22 LR marker ............ 23 LR marker ............ 23 general commands......73, 113 general commands......73, 113 GPIB GPIB address ..........
  • Page 166 PG marker ........... 48 low ............22 low ............22 pinout configuration ........4 pinout configuration ........4 manual measurement ......22 manual measurement ......22 PM-1600 PM-1600 marker ........... 23 marker ........... 23 buttons............ 2 buttons............ 2 rate rate description..........
  • Page 167 Index Index recalling remote control recalling remote control a program configuration ....... 54 communication parameters ....69 a program configuration ....... 54 communication parameters ....69 a setup configuration ......38 description of commands ...... 72 a setup configuration ......38 description of commands ......
  • Page 168 W units.... 15 toggling between dBm and W units.... 15 SH marker ........... 10 SH marker ........... 10 transportation requirements ....89, 106 transportation requirements ....89, 106 shipping to EXFO ........109 shipping to EXFO ........109 trigger trigger shortcut shortcut activation ..........
  • Page 169 Index Index W/W correction factor ......... 30 W/W correction factor ......... 30 warmup period ........... 11 warmup period ........... 11 warranty warranty certification ......... 108 certification ......... 108 exclusions ..........108 exclusions ..........108 general ..........107 general ..........107 liability..........
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