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User’s Manual AQ6375 Optical Spectrum Analyzer Getting Started Guide IM AQ6375-02EN 3rd Edition...
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Product Registration Thank you for purchasing YOKOGAWA products. YOKOGAWA provides registered users with a variety of information and services. Please allow us to serve you best by completing the product registration form accessible from our homepage. http://tmi.yokogawa.com/ PIM 103-03E...
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For correct operation, please read this manual thoroughly before use. After reading this manual, keep it in a convenient location for quick reference in the event a question arises during operation. There are three manuals for the AQ6375 including this one. Read them along with this manual.
Checking the Contents of the Package After opening the package, check the following items before beginning use. If any of the contents are incorrect, missing, or appear to be abnormal, please contact your Yokogawa dealer or representative. AQ6375 Main Unit Check that the model and suffix code on the name plate on the rear of the instrument match those of your order.
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AQ9441 universal adapter 813917321-FCC FC type (for calibration light source output) 813917321-SCC SC type (for calibration light source output) 813917321-STC ST type (for calibration light source output) Printer roll paper B9988AE Lot size is 10 rolls, 10 meters each IM AQ6375-02EN...
If the instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired. Yokogawa Electric Corporation assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
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• Do not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable liquids or vapors. Operation in such environments constitutes a safety hazard. • Do Not Remove the Covers or Disassemble or Alter the Instrument Only qualified YOKOGAWA personnel may remove the covers and disassemble or alter the instrument. Opening the cover is dangerous, because some areas inside the instrument have high voltages. • Installation Location • This instrument is designed to be used indoors. Do not install or use it outdoors. • Install the instrument so that you can immediately remove the power cord if an abnormal or dangerous condition occurs. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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(loupe, magnifying glass, microscope, etc.), this may cause eye unjury. Class Laser Type Wavelength Maximum Diameter of Numerical Output Power Mode Field Aperture EL-LED 1.55µm 0.04mW 9µm CAUTION Operating Environment Limitations This product is a Class A (for industrial environments) product. Operation of this product in a residential area may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference. viii IM AQ6375-02EN...
“Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. When disposing products in the EU, contact your local Yokogawa Europe B. V. office. New EU Battery Directive New EU Battery Directive, DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC (This directive is valid only in the EU.)
Bold characters used in the procedural explanations indicate characters that are marked on the panel keys or the characters of the soft keys displayed on the screen menu. Unit k: Denotes “1000.” Example: 100kS/s K: Denotes “1024.” Example: 459KB (file data size) IM AQ6375-02EN...
Flow of Operation The figure below is provided to familarize the first-time user with the general flow of this instrument operation. For a description of each item, see the relevant section or chapter of IM AQ6375-01EN. Preparing for Measurement Installing the Instrument Section 3.1...
Panel Keys and Knobs ......................17 LCD Screen ...........................20 Installing the Instrument ......................22 Attaching the Connector Adapter ...................24 Connecting a Communication Interface .................26 Turning the Power ON/OFF ....................29 Connecting the DUT ......................34 10 Specifications .........................35 External Dimensions ......................38 xiii IM AQ6375-02EN...
Used to make hard copies of the screen through the internal printer (optional) FEED Used to feed recording paper OPTICAL INPUT Optical input connector CALIBRATION OUTPUT Reference light source optical output connector used for alignment adjustments and wavelength calibration IM AQ6375-02EN...
Power cord connector Connect the power cord to this connector VIDEO OUT (SVGA) Analog RGB video signal (SVGA-compliant) interface ETHERNET Ethernet Interface (10/100BASE-TX) USB interface Used to connect USB storage media or USB mouse External keyboard interface (PS/2) Exhaust holes IM AQ6375-02EN...
The TRACE key contains functions related to trace mode settings. MARKER The MARKER key contains functions related to markers. PEAK SEARCH The PEAK SEARCH key contains functions for searching for peaks and bottoms in measured waveforms. ANALYSIS The ANALYSIS key contains functions related to measured waveform analysis. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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When you press the HELP key, a soft key menu of the currently displayed screen is displayed explanations. Soft keys for selecting the “MORE INFO” which indicate additional information are displayed by some soft keys in HELP screen. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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(right-most) character is removed, allowing entry of the correct character. By holding the BACK SPACE key down, you can erase the entire entry in the numeric keypad input area and make the numeric keypad input area disappear, returning it to the condition preceding numeric keypad input. IM AQ6375-02EN...
Displays the statuses of main settings (When a setting is ON, its display is depressed, or is displayed with white on black background if the display colors are black and white.) Displays wavelength axis scale per DIV Displays sweep status (RPT=Repeat; SGL=Single; STP=Stop) Displays soft key menu (Displays markers and data analysis results.) IM AQ6375-02EN...
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4 LCD Screen Parameter display area Parameter input area OVERVIEW display screen (Only displayed when ZOOM function is used.) Displays sub-scale IM AQ6375-02EN...
Do Not Apply Shock to the Instrument non-horizontal orientation, and do not drop the instrument from a height of 2 cm or more. This can adversely affect the accuracy of the internal monochromator and inhibit performance. Take great care when transporting the instrument, and use packaging with a shock absorbing capacity that is greater than or equal to the packaging used upon shipment from the factory. Never use inferior packaging materials that are unable to sufficiently absorb vibrations and shocks occurring during transport. This can adversely affect the accuracy of the internal monochromator and inhibit performance. When unpacking When the instrument is packaged in a box and moved, prevent condensation by allowing sufficient time for the instrument to acclimatize before removing it from the box. Installation Conditions Install the instrument so that the following conditions are met. Flat Horizontal Location Place the instrument in a stable location that is flat in all directions. If the instrument is used in an unstable or angled surface, the accuracy of the internal monochromator can be compromised. Location without Vibration Do not install the instrument in a location subject to vibration. Use in a location that experiences large vibrations can lead to instability of operation, measurement stopping before completion, or notable decreases in accuracy of the wavelength and level axes. Well Ventilated Location Ventilation holes are present at the sides and rear of the instrument. To keep the internal temperature from rising, always maintain a gap of 200 mm or more between the ventilation holes and the installation surfaces. Also be sure to maintain sufficient clearance for connecting measurement cables, and opening and closing the cover of the built in printer. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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When removing dirt from the case or operation panel, disconnect the power to the circuits under test and the instrument, remove the instrument’s power cord from the power outlet, then wipe gently with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use volatile chemicals since this might cause discoloring and deformation. IM AQ6375-02EN...
• When attaching or removing the connector adapter, carefully insert it perpendicularly to the ferrule so as not to damage the ferrule end. • Moving the connector adapter to the right or left or inserting it forcefully can damage the ferrule or the connector adapter. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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The optical input connector adapter (AQ9447) comes in the following three types. FC type SC type ST type Optical Connectors Types The instrument can use FC, SC, or ST type optical connectors. FC type optical SC type optical connector connector IM AQ6375-02EN...
Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 terminal on the keyboard. Note The default for the PS/2 terminal is the keyboard. To attach a PS/2 mouse directly without going through the keyboard requires a splitter cable. For instructions on using the mouse, see section 4.2 of IM AQ6375-01EN. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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VIDEO OUT ETHERNET (SVGA) 10/100BASE-TX GP-IB1 (IEEE488.1/488.2) GP-IB2 (IEEE488.1) (FOR TLS,ETC.) WARNING Do not operate without reading the safety precautions in the user’ s manual. For information on operations using the keyboard, see section 4.2 of IM AQ6375- 01EN. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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USB connector Removing See section 8.1 of IM AQ6375-01EN. (Using the REMOVE USB STORAGE soft key.) CAUTION Do not remove the USB storage device or turn the power OFF while the USB storage device access indicator is blinking. This can damage the data on the device or the device itself.
Preparing to Turn ON the Power The AQ6375 has a MAIN POWER switch for turning the main power ON/OFF, and a POWER switch for starting and shutting down the instrument. The POWER switch is a push-button switch;...
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1/9 through STEP 9/9 are displayed in the lower right part of the screen to indicate the progress of initialization. CAUTION Do not press the POWER or MAIN POWER switches while initialization is in progress. Doing so can cause malfunction. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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If this occurs, repairs are necessary. Contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer immediately. Note • See section 3.6 of IM AQ6375-01EN for details on the alignment adjustment operation, and 3.7 of IM AQ6375-01EN for wavelength calibration. • The instrument “remembers” measurement conditions, selected soft keys, waveforms being displayed, and other information.
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YES and NO soft keys. Press the YES soft key. The message, “AQ6375 is shutting down. Please wait...” appears, and shut-down begins. If you do not wish to shut down, press the NO soft key.
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Note that the operating system configuration file will not be backed up, possibly resulting in malfunctions upon start up the next time the instrument is turned on. IM AQ6375-02EN...
• Before connecting the input light, make sure that it does not exceed the AQ6375’s maximum rated level. If input light exceeding the maximum rated level is introduced, the optical section may be damaged.
(sweep average) (2 to 100 times), normalized display, curve fit display (peak curve fit, marker curve fit), trace copy function, trace clear function, saving/loading all trace function IM AQ6375-02EN...
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• Use a USB peripheral (such as a mouse) that uses a USB port and shielded cable • Use a keyboard connector and PS/2 shielded cable • Use the GP-IB1 or GP-IB2 interface connector and a GP- IB shielded cable IM AQ6375-02EN...
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Pollution degree 1 applies to closed atmospheres (no pollution, or only dry, non-conductive pollution). Pollution degree 2 applies to normal indoor atmospheres (with only non-conductive pollution). 14: Use a cable of 3 m in length or less. 15: Use a cable of 30 m in length or less. IM AQ6375-02EN...
458.8 ( 18.06 ) ( 1.26 ) 12.3 12.3 ( 0.48 ) ( 16.77 ) ( 0.48 ) If not specified, the tolerance is ±3%. However, in cases of less than 10 mm, the tolerance is ±0.3 mm. IM AQ6375-02EN...
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