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EXFO IQS-5320 User Manual

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Multi-Wavelength Meter
IQS-5320
User Guide
If the equipment described herein
bears the
symbol, the said
equipment complies with the
P/N: 1035496
applicable European Union
June 2002
Directive and Standards mentioned
in the Declaration of Conformity.

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  • Page 1 Multi-Wavelength Meter IQS-5320 User Guide If the equipment described herein bears the symbol, the said equipment complies with the P/N: 1035496 applicable European Union June 2002 Directive and Standards mentioned in the Declaration of Conformity.
  • Page 2 Engineering Inc. (EXFO). Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Certification Information ....................... vi 1 Introducing the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter ........1 Main Features .........................1 Typical Applications ........................2 MWM Measurement Principle ....................3 2 Safety Information ..................5 Safety Conventions .........................5 Laser Safety Information ......................5 3 Getting Started with Your Multi-Wavelength Meter ........7 Inserting and Removing Test Modules ..................7...
  • Page 4 Entering Report Information ....................84 Using Report Templates ......................87 Printing a Report ........................89 10 Maintenance ....................91 Cleaning the Front Panel .......................91 Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................92 Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI/EUA Adapters ............94 Cleaning Detector Ports ......................98 Recalibrating the Unit ......................99 IQS-5320...
  • Page 5 Contents 11 Troubleshooting ..................101 Viewing Online Documentation ..................101 Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site ................101 Contacting the Technical Support Group ................102 Transportation ........................103 12 Warranty ....................105 General Information ......................105 Liability ..........................106 Exclusions ...........................106 Certification ........................106 Service and Repairs ......................107 EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..................108...

  • Page 6: Certification Information

    This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union Directive and Standards. All pre-qualification tests were performed internally, at EXFO, while all final tests were performed externally, at an independent, accredited laboratory. This guarantees the unerring objectivity and authoritative compliance of all test results.
  • Page 7 Vanier, Quebec Canada G1M 3G7 (418) 683-0211 Equipment Type/Environment: Industrial Scientific Equipment Trade Name/Model No.: IQS-5320 Multiwavelength Meter Year of Conformity Assessment: 2002 Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN 61010-1:1990 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Iqs-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter

    Its software offers a user-friendly interface for flexible control of all your MWM’s features. The IQS-5320 MWM’s is housed in the IQS-500 Intelligent Test System, which enables it to take advantage of the modularity of the platform and to be used in conjunction with the Optical Spectrum Analyzer, PMD and other modules to meet other testing needs.

  • Page 10: Typical Applications

    By allowing you to perform laser diode spectral characterization, the MWM is ideal for controlling the drift of DWDM sources in transmission system qualification and reliability testing. The IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter can also be used for characterizing and testing passive components ➤...

  • Page 11: Mwm Measurement Principle

    Introducing the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter MWM Measurement Principle MWM Measurement Principle The MWM generates results that are similar, but complementary, to those of the optical spectrum analyzer (OSA). As with the OSA, the results are displayed as power versus wavelength. However, despite the similarity to...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Conventions You should understand the following conventions before using the product described in this manual: ARNING Refers to a potential personal hazard. It requires a procedure which, if not correctly followed, may result in bodily harm or injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions.
  • Page 14 Use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Your IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter is a Class 1 laser or LED product in compliance with standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and IEC 60825-1: Edition 1.1 1998. Laser radiation may be encountered at the output port.

  • Page 15: Getting Started With Your Multi-Wavelength Meter

    Getting Started with Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Inserting and Removing Test Modules AUTION Never insert or remove a module while the controller or expansion unit is powered on. This will result in immediate and irreparable damage to both the module and unit. To insert a module into the controller or expansion unit: 1.
  • Page 16 (located at the bottom of the panel) clockwise until the knob is horizontal. This will secure the module into its “seated” position. The module is correctly inserted when its front panel is flush with the front panel of the controller or expansion unit. IQS-5320...
  • Page 17 Getting Started with Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Inserting and Removing Test Modules When you turn on the controller unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect your module. Note: You can insert IQ modules into your controller or expansion unit; the IQS Manager software will recognize them.
  • Page 18 Simply slide the top of the protective cover into the upper grooves of the unit, and then snap into place by pushing the retaining screw knob. AUTION Failure to reinstall protective covers over empty slots may result in ventilation problems. IQS-5320...

  • Page 19: Launching The Iqs-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter Application

    Launching the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter Application Launching the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter Application Your IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter module may be fully configured and controlled from its dedicated IQS Manager application. Note: For details about IQS Manager, refer to the IQS-500 Intelligent Test System user guide.
  • Page 20 Getting Started with Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Launching the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter Application Note: Pressing the LED push button will not activate or turn on the module. The main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to control the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter:...
  • Page 21 The status bar, located at the bottom of the main window, identifies the current operational status of the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter. Module status Current date and time For more information about automating or remotely controlling the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter, refer to the IQS-500 Intelligent Test System user guide. Multi-Wavelength Meter...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Window Height

    Click on (in the top right corner of the main window). ➤ Click on the Exit button located at the bottom of the function bar. ➤ To close all currently running applications: From IQS Manager, click on Close All Applications. IQS-5320...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter

    Note: The Setup window cannot be accessed when a scan is in progress. You can define general parameters for the operation of the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter such as power and wavelength units, power reference and detection threshold. You can also choose to display interchannel data with your results, select a tranmission medium, a referenced power or set a power offset.

  • Page 24: Setting Power Units

    1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the General tab. 3. Under Power Units, select the appropriate radio button and set the power unit. By default, the power is set to dBm. 4. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. IQS-5320...

  • Page 25: Setting Wavelength Units

    Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Setting Wavelength Units Setting Wavelength Units You can display wavelengths in nanometers (nm) or its equivalent frequency in terahertz (THz). To set a wavelength unit: 1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the General tab. 3.

  • Page 26: Displaying Interchannel Data

    Setting the Detection Threshold The detection threshold is the gap between the calculated noise level and the minimum level at which peaks will be detected. To set a detection threshold: 1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the General tab. IQS-5320...
  • Page 27 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Setting the Detection Threshold 3. Under Detection Threshold, enter your detection threshold value. Set it as high as possible to avoid false peak detection, but low enough to detect all peaks. If power is expressed in dBm, the detection threshold is expressed ➤...

  • Page 28: Selecting A Referenced Power

    P-Pn. P-Ppeak: The peak power, which is the power of the strongest ➤ peak. 4. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. IQS-5320...

  • Page 29: Selecting A Transmission Medium

    Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Selecting a Transmission Medium Selecting a Transmission Medium You can select the transmission medium (air or vacuum) for which wavelengths will be calculated. The default medium is the vacuum and should be selected for most test situations, like when testing telecommunications components or networks.

  • Page 30: Setting A Power Offset

    Setting a Power Offset You can use a power offset to adjust your unit. Note that this does not replace a calibration performed at EXFO, but can help you achieve the specifications if you feel that, for example, external conditions have affected your module.
  • Page 31 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Setting a Power Offset 3. Under Power Offset, define an offset for the power value by entering a number in the Power Offset text box. All displayed data will be automatically updated. The power offset unit depends on the power units as follows: If power is expressed in dBm, the power offset is expressed in dB.

  • Page 32: Creating Channels And Channel Lists

    To define the reference channels, you must specify the different parameters in the channel list column titles in the Channel tab. The content of each column is described in the following table. Parameter Description Channel number in the list. Channel name. Must be eight characters or less. IQS-5320...
  • Page 33 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists Parameter Description Center Expected wavelength of the channel peak. It must be given in the unit in use (nm or THz). The channel center may be located anywhere in the module range.
  • Page 34 To define a number of channels with the same characteristics: 1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the Channel tab. 3. Press Equal Spacing at the bottom of the Channel tab. Note: All existing channels will be deleted from the list before proceeding. IQS-5320...
  • Page 35 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists 4. From the Equal Spacing dialog box, set the parameters common to all regularly spaced channels as explained below. Channel Count: number of channels (between 1 and 100) present ➤ in your fiber.
  • Page 36 +9.99 dBm are allowed. Channel Alarm Min. must also be less than Channel Alarm Max. 5. Press OK. This will generate regularly spaced channels according to given parameters. The channels will appear in the list of the Channel tab. 6. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. IQS-5320...
  • Page 37 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists Defining New Channels on Currently Detected Peaks You can define a set of channels from existing measurements and apply uniform characteristics to them. Note: You must take a measurement with the MWM before being able to define channels on currently detected peaks.
  • Page 38 6. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. Note: If the current spectral unit is in nm, a message appears at the bottom of the Current Values dialog box, indicating that the actual transmission medium must be considered when entering wavelength values. IQS-5320...
  • Page 39 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists Adding Channels It is easy to add channels to the channel list in the MWM test application, for example when your DWDM system is modified to accept more channels or a different ITU grid, or if channel pairs are equally spaced, with members of a pair spaced at half the distance of pairs.
  • Page 40 Note: If the current spectral units are in nm, a message appears at the bottom of the Add Channel window indicating that the wavelength center value will be taken in the active medium (air or vacuum). EXFO recommends that you define channel and alarm widths in GHz and not nm, because when working in frequency, the medium does not need to be specified.
  • Page 41 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists 4. Press Modify at the bottom of the Channel tab. 5. From the Modify Channel dialog box, adjust the channel parameters in the appropriate text boxes according to your laser and manufacturing requirements.
  • Page 42 3. Select the channel in the channel list. 4. Press Delete at the bottom of the Channel tab. 5. To confirm deletion, select Yes in the message box. The channel is deleted. 6. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. IQS-5320...
  • Page 43 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists Saving a Channel List Once you have created a channel list, you can save it for the next time you test the same component, or one with similar specifications. Also, you can save a channel list that you have modified.
  • Page 44 4. From the Open dialog box, select the file containing the list to recall. If needed, you can find preset ITU grids at the following storage path: “C:\Program Files\Exfo\IQS Manager\UserfFiles”. 5. Press OK. 6. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window.
  • Page 45 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Creating Channels and Channel Lists Clearing a Channel List You can clear the MWM test application from a loaded channel list to create a new channel list from scratch, for example. To clear a list of channels from test application: 1.

  • Page 46: Setting Display Parameters

    To show or hide the grid in the trace display: 1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the Display tab. 3. Select Show Grid to show the grid. Deselect Show Grid to hide the grid. 4. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. IQS-5320...
  • Page 47 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Setting Display Parameters Showing or Hiding Alarm Notifiers You can display the alarm notifier symbol (!) throughout the application lists. By default, this option is not selected. The (!) symbol identifies when the wavelength and power limits are exceeded.
  • Page 48 X and Y axis text, and preview window. To set the color of a graph item: 1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the Display tab. 3. Under Graph Colors, select the desired item in the list. IQS-5320...
  • Page 49 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Setting Display Parameters 4. Press Colors. 5. From the Color dialog box, select one of the basic colors by clicking on the appropriate color in the Basic colors section. 6. Press OK to activate the color change. 7.

  • Page 50: Setting Print Parameters

    To select another printer or to configure the current printer, select ➤ Printer Setup. The Windows Print Setup dialog box is displayed. To change the number of copies to print, enter the desired number ➤ (from 1 to 99) in the Copies text field. IQS-5320...
  • Page 51 Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter Setting Print Parameters To select the contents of the printed report: 1. Press Setup in the toolbar. 2. Select the Print tab. 3. In the Add to title list box, select an item. In the report, it will be displayed directly to the left of the title.
  • Page 52 However, unless Print zoom and markers is selected, the full trace display will be printed regardless of the zoom selected at the time printing is launched. 6. Press Exit Setup to return to the main window. IQS-5320...

  • Page 53: Preparing Your Multi-Wavelength Meter For A Test

    (–55 dBm and less). A good time to null offsets is each time the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter is powered on. ➤ whenever environmental conditions change while the power meter is ➤...

  • Page 54: Connecting Optical Fibers

    If your connector features a screwsleeve, tighten the connector enough to firmly maintain the fiber in place. Do not overtighten, as this will damage the fiber and the port. Note: If your fiber-optic cable is not properly aligned and/or connected, you will notice heavy loss and reflection. IQS-5320...

  • Page 55: Installing The Exfo Universal Interface (Eui)

    Preparing Your Multi-Wavelength Meter for a Test Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or non-angled (UPC) polishing. A green border around the baseplate...

  • Page 56: Selecting A Test Control Mode

    For more information, see Taking Measurements in WDM Mode on page 49. Drift mode allows you to measure variations over time for every ➤ channel on a fiber. For more information, see Taking Measurements in Drift Mode on page 61. IQS-5320...

  • Page 57: Taking Measurements In Wdm Mode

    Taking Measurements in WDM Mode The WDM mode can be used in most test situations, except for monitoring channel drift. In that case, you can use the Drift mode. The WDM mode provides you with a graphic display of the channel spectrum in real time, with or without averaging.

  • Page 58: Performing Wdm Mode Measurements

    Real: continuous WDM measurements that cease only when you ➤ press Stop in the toolbar; the results are not averaged. Avg.: continuous WDM measurements, with the weighted average ➤ using the last eight scans. IQS-5320...
  • Page 59 Taking Measurements in WDM Mode Performing WDM Mode Measurements In WDM mode, only the last scan is stored in memory. Therefore, there is no way of representing channel drift when taking measurements in WDM mode. For that purpose, you must take measurements in Drift mode. MPORTANT Before the scan actually starts, your Multi-Wavelength Meter must be stabilized to ensure precise measurement.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Graph Type In Wdm Mode

    To select the type of graph: Select the appropriate graph type button in the upper right-hand corner of the Results tab, under the trace display. Graphic type buttons IQS-5320...
  • Page 61 Taking Measurements in WDM Mode Selecting a Graph Type in WDM Mode Bar Graph Peak Graph Press... Press... To get something similar to... To get something similar to... Note: The Bar Graph button is enabled while scanning is in progress to show you the last acquired trace.

  • Page 62: Viewing Wdm Mode Measurement Results

    P-Pavg (or P-Pn or P-Ppeak): referenced power (in the same unit as ➤ the current power unit). Note: For more information about selecting wavelength and power units, see Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter on page 15. For details about channels, see Creating Channels and Channel Lists on page 24. IQS-5320...
  • Page 63 Taking Measurements in WDM Mode Viewing WDM Mode Measurement Results The average wavelength (Wavg) in nm (Favg if unit is THz) and power (Pavg) of the detected WDM channels, as well as the total power (Ptot) of the fiber under test, are shown at the bottom. For more information on graph types, see Selecting a Graph Type in WDM Mode on page 52.

  • Page 64: Viewing Trace Information

    MWM mode tab. The date and time of the acquisition start and end, the duration of the acquisition and the sampling frequency are also provided. More details about the different elements displayed are given in Creating Channels and Channel Lists on page 24 and in Performing WDM Mode Measurements on page 50. IQS-5320...

  • Page 65: Viewing Detailed Trace Measurements

    Taking Measurements in WDM Mode Viewing Detailed Trace Measurements Viewing Detailed Trace Measurements Note: You can display information about a trace you previously saved. To open such a trace, see Recalling a Trace on page 73. To view detailed trace measurements with the use of the graph: Select the Measurements tab.
  • Page 66 Results tab will be highlighted. Marker When you select a peak in the Results tab, the triangular black marker will move accordingly to indicate the corresponding peak. IQS-5320...

  • Page 67: Adjusting Trace Display Resolution

    Taking Measurements in WDM Mode Adjusting Trace Display Resolution Adjusting Trace Display Resolution You may need to enlarge or reduce the size of your trace to obtain a better view of your results. Using the Zoom Buttons To select the exact center of the area you want to zoom, simply position the magnifying glass on that spot.

  • Page 69: Taking Measurements In Drift Mode

    Taking Measurements in Drift Mode The Drift mode allows you to make time-related WDM measurements to monitor channel peak drift, giving the maximum and minimum peak values for a defined period of time, and represent this graphically. Note: Before taking measurements in Drift mode, you must define reference channels to view measurement results.
  • Page 70 8. You can stop the scanning process at any time by clicking on Stop. Once the measurements are taken, the scanning stops and measurement results are automatically displayed. 9. Save the acquired data as explained in Saving a Trace on page 72. IQS-5320...

  • Page 71: Selecting A Graph Type In Drift Mode

    Taking Measurements in Drift Mode Selecting a Graph Type in Drift Mode Selecting a Graph Type in Drift Mode Note: You can display information about a trace previously saved. To open such a trace, see Recalling a Trace on page 73. A trace acquired in Drift mode is represented both as a wavelength vs.
  • Page 72 Note: The Peaks Graph, Bar Graph and Drift Curves Graph buttons are enabled while scanning is in progress to show you the last acquired trace. When the acquisition is completed the Peaks Graph button is disabled and only the Bar Graph and Drift Curves Graph button are available. IQS-5320...

  • Page 73: Viewing Drift Mode Measurement Results

    Taking Measurements in Drift Mode Viewing Drift Mode Measurement Results Viewing Drift Mode Measurement Results Note: You can display information about a trace you previously saved. To open such a trace, see Recalling a Trace on page 73. To view channel results: 1.
  • Page 74 TMax/TMin: time at which maximum (minimum) power was attained ➤ (hh:mm:ss). Note: For more information on selecting wavelength and power units, see Setting Up Your Multi-Wavelength Meter on page 15. For details about channels, see Creating Channels and Channel Lists on page 24. IQS-5320...

  • Page 75: Viewing Trace Information

    Taking Measurements in Drift Mode Viewing Trace Information Viewing Trace Information Note: You can display information about a trace you previously saved. To open such a trace, see Recalling a Trace on page 73. To view detailed trace information: Select the Trace Infos tab. Note: The Trace Infos tab is displayed only when a trace is recalled in the MWM test application memory.

  • Page 76: Viewing Detailed Trace Measurements

    Bar graph (shown above): wavelength and power at the matching ➤ marker position. Drift curves graph: wavelength and power at the matching marker ➤ position, and time matching this marker position. IQS-5320...
  • Page 77 Taking Measurements in Drift Mode Viewing Detailed Trace Measurements For more information on graph types, see Selecting a Graph Type in Drift Mode on page 63. Selecting Individual Channel Results You can select result lines and locate them more easily by selecting the corresponding peak number on the trace display, with Peaks Graph selected.

  • Page 78: Adjusting Trace Display Resolution

    Moving a Trace from the Zoom Window To move the zoom area in the zoom window, click on it and drag it to the location you want to view. Note: The tools can only be used on the trace containing the magnifying glass. IQS-5320...

  • Page 79: Managing Traces

    Managing Traces Trace management operations are performed from the Storage window. Below is an illustration of the different operations available. File File operations operations (recall, (recall, store, store, rename, rename, delete...) delete...) Default folder Autonaming format Multi-Wavelength Meter...

  • Page 80: Saving A Trace

    1. Press Storage in the main window. 2. From the Storage window, select Store file. 3. From the Store File dialog box, enter the file name in the Filename text field. 4. Press OK. The trace is saved in the default folder. IQS-5320...

  • Page 81: Recalling A Trace

    Managing Traces Recalling a Trace Recalling a Trace Recalling a trace file saves you time because you do not need to repeat your acquisition, and you can continue working where you left off. To recall a trace: 1. From the main window, press Storage. 2.

  • Page 82: Exporting A Trace To Ascii Format

    2. From the Storage window, select Store file in ASCII Format. 3. From the Store file in ASCII Format dialog box, enter the file name in the Filename text field. 4. Press OK. The trace is saved in the default folder. IQS-5320...

  • Page 83: Deleting A Trace

    Managing Traces Deleting a Trace Deleting a Trace You might need to delete trace files to free up disk space, or simply because you do not need them anymore. To delete a trace: 1. Press Storage from the main window. 2.

  • Page 84: Clearing A Trace From The Display

    Note: Deleting a trace from memory does not delete it from the storage media. Renaming a Trace Renaming trace files can help you manage them better. To rename a trace: 1. Press Storage in the main window. 2. From the Storage window, select Rename file. IQS-5320...
  • Page 85 Managing Traces Renaming a Trace 3. From the Rename file dialog box, select the file from the scroll list. 4. Press OK. The Rename file dialog box closes, and a the second Rename File dialog box appears, where you can enter the new filename.

  • Page 86: Defining The Default Storage Location

    To go up one level, select Note: You should create your own folder to avoid storing your files with IQS executables and possibly confusing the two kinds of files when the time comes to manage or remove files. IQS-5320...
  • Page 87 Managing Traces Defining the Default Storage Location 4. If necessary, create a new folder for storing the files. 4a. Press the to the right of the Path dialog box. The Create Directory dialog box appears. 4b. In the Directory Name text field, enter the name of the folder you want to create and press OK.

  • Page 88: Defining A File Autonaming Format

    4. Once you completed the naming format, press OK. You return to the Storage window and the naming format you defined appears in the text field beside the File Auto Naming button. IQS-5320...

  • Page 89: Viewing Results From Existing Trace Files

    Managing Traces Viewing Results from Existing Trace Files Viewing Results from Existing Trace Files You can recall stored MWM traces to view test results (see Recalling a Trace on page 73). For this purpose, you can start the MWM test application offline from IQS Manager.

  • Page 91: Generating Reports

    Generating Reports Trace reports are useful for entering and referring to notes on the location and identification of the tested fiber, type of job performed, test results and general comments related to a trace. Report information is saved with every saved trace. You, or someone else, can later select part or all of the data to produce printed reports.

  • Page 92: Entering Report Information

    Generating Reports Entering Report Information Entering Report Information To enter report information: 1. Press Report. 2. From the Report window enter the relevant information. IQS-5320...
  • Page 93 Generating Reports Entering Report Information 3. Select the Fiber tab to enter information about the fiber tested. In the appropriate fields, enter the following information: Location A/B: location of the fiber start and end points. ➤ Cable ID: cable identification. ➤...
  • Page 94 Temperature (°C): temperature selected during setup. ➤ 6. Select the Comments tab to enter general comments related to a trace. Click anywhere in the text box to enter your comments. 7. Press Exit Report to return to the main window. IQS-5320...

  • Page 95: Using Report Templates

    Generating Reports Using Report Templates Using Report Templates You can save the information you entered in the report as a template. This will allow you to reuse the same report information for other tests, even if you exit the application. Note: Only one template can be saved at any time.
  • Page 96 2. Press Recall template at the bottom of the Report window. A message box appears, indicating that all the information you entered in the Report window will be lost. 3. Press OK. The report template is loaded and the information it contains appears in the appropriate text fields. IQS-5320...

  • Page 97: Printing A Report

    Generating Reports Printing a Report Printing a Report You cannot print reports from the Report window. You must return to the main window. To print a report: 1. Set the print parameters as described in Setting Print Parameters on page 42. 2.

  • Page 99: 10 Maintenance

    Cleaning the Front Panel Clean the front panel of the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter regularly to avoid buildup of dust, dirt, and other foreign substances. To clean the front panel: 1.

  • Page 100: Cleaning Fixed Connectors

    4. With a dry lint-free wiping cloth, gently wipe the same surfaces three times with a rotating movement. 5. Throw out the wiping cloths after one use. 6. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) provided by EXFO with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol. IQS-5320...
  • Page 101 9. Continue to turn as you withdraw the cleaning tip. 10. Repeat steps 7 to 9, but this time with a dry cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip provided by EXFO). Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip and verify the cleanliness of the cotton tip.

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

    2. Use a lint-free wiping cloth and deposit only one drop of isopropyl alcohol on it. MPORTANT Alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly. Avoid contact between the tip of the bottle and the wiping cloth, and do not use bottles that distribute too much alcohol at a time. IQS-5320...
  • Page 103 Maintenance Cleaning Connectors Equipped with EUI/EUA Adapters 3. Gently wipe the connector and ferrule. MPORTANT Isopropyl alcohol takes approximately ten seconds to evaporate. Since isopropyl alcohol is not absolutely pure, evaporation will leave microscopic residue. Make sure you dry the surfaces before evaporation occurs.
  • Page 104 1. Remove the EUI/EUA adapter from the module connector. Push Turn Pull 2. Moisten a cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip) provided by EXFO with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol. MPORTANT Alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly. Avoid contact between the tip of the bottle and the cleaning tip, and do not use bottles that distribute too much alcohol at a time.
  • Page 105 5. Continue to turn as you withdraw the cleaning tip. 6. Repeat steps 3 to 5, but this time with a dry cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip provided by EXFO). Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip and verify the cleanliness of the cotton tip.

  • Page 106: Cleaning Detector Ports

    1. Remove the detector protective cap and the connector adapter (FOA). 2. If the detector is dusty, remove dirt with compressed air. 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: Recalibrating The Unit

    Maintenance Recalibrating the Unit Recalibrating the Unit If a calibration due date was not indicated by EXFO on the calibration label, this means that the calibration certificate for your IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter has been modified in conformity with the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard.

  • Page 109: 11 Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting Viewing Online Documentation A PDF version of the IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter user guide is conveniently available at all times. To access the online user guide: Go to “D:\Program Files\EXFO IQS Manager\Help”. This folder contains a PDF version of the user guide.

  • Page 110: Contacting The Technical Support Group

    Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact 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. to 8:00 p.m.

  • Page 111: Transportation

    Troubleshooting Transportation You may also be requested to provide software and module version numbers. This information, as well as technical support contact information, can be found by clicking on About in the button bar. Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit.

  • Page 113: 12 Warranty

    EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use. During the warranty period, EXFO will, at its discretion, repair, replace,...

  • Page 114: Liability

    Warranty Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the purchased product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the purchased product is connected or the operation of any system of which the purchased product may be a part.

  • Page 115: Service And Repairs

    5. Return the equipment, prepaid, to the address given to you by support personnel. Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip. EXFO will refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA number.

  • Page 116: Exfo Service Centers Worldwide

    10/12, rue Andras Beck Fax: +33.1.40.83.04.42 92366 Meudon la Forêt Cedex europe.service@exfo.com FRANCE Beijing OSIC EXFO Service Center No. 1754-1755 Beijing New Century Tel.: +86 (10) 6849 2738 Hotel Office Tower Fax: +86 (10) 6849 2662 No. 6 Southern Capital Gym Road beijing.service@exfo.com...

  • Page 117: A Technical Specifications

    The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com. Wavelength Measurement Standard Accessories Wavelength range (nm)

  • Page 119: Bscpi Command Reference

    SCPI Command Reference This appendix presents detailed information on the commands and queries supplied with your IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter. MPORTANT Since the IQS-500 controllers and expansion units can house many instruments, you must explicitly specify which instrument you want to remotely control.

  • Page 120: Quick Reference Command Tree

    [PEAK]? <PeakIndex> COUNt? THReshold <PowerThreshold[<wsp>DB]>|M AXimum|MINimum THReshold? [MINimum|MAXimum] CALibration[1.. ZERO [AUTO] ONCE [AUTO]? INITiate[1..n] [IMMediate] CONTinuous <ContinuousAcqState> CONTinuous? STATe? MMEMory[1..n] DATA TYPE BINary|ASCii TYPE? STORe TRACe OVERwrite <Overwrite> OVERwrite? TRC1,<Filename> SENSe[1..n] CORRection MEDium TEMPerature <Temperature>|MAXimum|MINim TEMPerature? [MINimum|MAXimum] AIR|VACUum MEDium? IQS-5320...
  • Page 121 SCPI Command Reference Quick Reference Command Tree Command Parameter(s) AVERage COUNt <AverageCount>|MAXimum|MINi COUNt? [MINimum|MAXimum] COUNt AUTO <AverageCountAuto> AUTO? [STATe] <AverageState> [STATe]? CORRection OFFSet [MAGNitude] <OffsetMagnitude[<wsp>DB]> [MAGNitude]? [MINimum|MAXimum] POWer [DC] RANGe [UPPer]? LOWer? WAVelength [UPPer]? TRACe[1..n] [DATA] PREamble? TRC1 [DATA]? TRC1 [DATA] VALue? TRC1,<Wavelength[<wsp>M|HZ]...

  • Page 122: Command Description

    This command is used to stop running scan, measurement or aquisition in progress. At *RST, the equivalent of ABORt command is performed on any acquisition in progress. Syntax :ABORt[1..n] Parameter(s) None Example(s) INIT:IMM ABOR See Also INITiate[1..n]:IMMediate INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous? INITiate[1..n]:STATe? IQS-5320...
  • Page 123 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :CALCulate[1..n]:PLISt[:PEAK]? Description This query returns the information pertaining to a peak. It returns the spectrum position and the peak power. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :CALCulate[1..n]:PLISt[:PEAK]?<wsp><PeakIn dex> Parameter(s) PeakIndex: The program data syntax for <PeakIndex> is defined as a <DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA>...
  • Page 124 The peak information gives the wavelength in metesr with the corresponding power in dBm. Example(s) Connect fiber to the MWM input connector with a multiple peak signal. SENS:AVER:STAT ON SENS:AVER:COUN:AUTO ON INIT:IMM Wait for the scan to end. CALC:PLIS? 4 See Also CALCulate[1..n]:PLISt:COUNt? IQS-5320...
  • Page 125 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :CALCulate[1..n]:PLISt:COUNt? Description This query returns the number of peaks in the last analysis. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :CALCulate[1..n]:PLISt:COUNt? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <PeakCount> Response(s) PeakCount: The response data syntax for <PeakCount> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA>...
  • Page 126 MAXimum are accepted on input. MINimum allows to set the instrument to the smallest supported value. MAXimum allows to set the instrument to the greatest supported value. The <PowerThreshold> parameter is the detection threshold power level. Example(s) CALC:THR 5.75DB CALC:THR 4.32 IQS-5320...
  • Page 127 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :CALCulate[1..n]:THReshold? Description This query returns the power detection threshold value. The detection threshold is the minimum level above the noise at which the peaks will be detected. At *RST, this value is set to 0.0 dB. Syntax :CALCulate[1..n]:THReshold?[<wsp>MINimum| MAXimum]...
  • Page 128 <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element. The allowed <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element for this parameter is ONCE. This parameter with ONCE is used to start the nulling and it is the only valid value. Example(s) CAL:ZERO:AUTO ONCE See Also CALibration[1..n]:ZERO:AUTO? IQS-5320...
  • Page 129 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :CALibration[1..n]:ZERO[:AUTO]? Description This query returns the automatic nulling measurement state. The return value is always 0 because the instrument doesn't support automatic nulling. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :CALibration[1..n]:ZERO[:AUTO]? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <AutoZero>...
  • Page 130 /* These lines start a scan in Auto mode */ SENS:AVER:COUN:AUTO ON INIT:IMM /* These lines start a scan in Custom mode */ SENS:AVER:COUN:AUTO OFF SENS:AVER:COUN 12 INIT:IMM Notes This command is used to perform an Auto sweep or Custom sweep. See Also ABORt[1..n] INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:STATe SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO IQS-5320...
  • Page 131 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous Description This command starts or stops a continuous acquisition. At *RST, all acquisitions are stopped. Syntax :INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous<wsp><Continuous AcqState> Parameter(s) ContinuousAcqState: The program data syntax for <ContinuousAcqState> is defined as a <Boolean Program Data> element. The <ContinuousAcqState>...
  • Page 132 /* These lines start a scan in Real mode */ SENS:AVER:STAT OFF INIT:CONT ON /* These lines start a scan in Avg mode */ SENS:AVER:STAT ON INIT:CONT ON Notes This command is used to perform an Avg sweep or Real sweep. See Also ABORt[1..n] INITiate[1..n]:IMMediate SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:STATe IQS-5320...
  • Page 133 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous? Description This returns the status of Continuous acquisition mode. At *RST, all acquisitions are stopped. Syntax :INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <ContinuousAcqState> Response(s) ContinuousAcqState: The response data syntax for <ContinuousAcqState> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA>...
  • Page 134 The response data syntax for <StartStop> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. This query returns the scanning status: 1 - The scan is in progress. 0 - The scan is stopped. Example(s) INIT:STAT? See Also INITiate[1..n]:IMMediate INITiate[1..n]:CONTinuous IQS-5320...
  • Page 135 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :MMEMory[1..n]:DATA:TYPE Description This command is used to set file format when saving a trace file. ASCII format allows you to display all relevant information using a third-party application. Binary format allows you to save a trace and to load it later for analysis.
  • Page 136 Response Syntax <Type> Response(s) Type: The response data syntax for <Type> is defined as a <CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA> element. File format used when saving file: ASCII - for ASCII format BINARY - for binary format. Example(s) MMEM:DATA:TYPE? See Also MMEMory[1..n]:DATA:TYPE IQS-5320...
  • Page 137 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :MMEMory[1..n]:STORe:TRACe: OVERwrite Description This command is used to set if an existing file will be overwritten when the MMEMory:STORe:TRACe command is used. Attempting to save a file while the value is set to OFF will generate an error if file already exists. *RST has no effect on this command.
  • Page 138 Response(s) Overwrite: The response data syntax for <Overwrite> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. Overwrite state. 1 - Overwrite file if it already exists. 0 - Do not overwrite the file. Example(s) MMEM:STOR:TRAC:OVER? See Also MMEMory[1..n]:STORe:TRACe:OVERwrite IQS-5320...
  • Page 139 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :MMEMory[1..n]:STORe:TRACe Description This command stores the current displayed trace into a file. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :MMEMory[1..n]:STORe:TRACe<wsp>TRC1,<Fil ename> Parameter(s) Parameter 1: ➤ The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA>...
  • Page 140 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :MMEMory[1..n]:STORe:TRACe Example(s) A trace must be displayed. MMEM:STOR:TRAC:OVER ON MMEM:STOR:TRAC TRC1, MwmTrace.osw Notes With this instrument, the only valid trace index is TRC1. See Also MMEMory[1..n]:STORe:TRACe:OVERwrite MMEMory[1..n]:DATA:TYPE IQS-5320...
  • Page 141 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:MEDium: TEMPerature Description This command sets the medium temperature. This temperature is needed the wavelength correction when the transmission medium is the air. At *RST, the temperature is set to 23.0 °C. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:MEDium:TEMPerature <wsp><Temperature>|MAXimum|MINimum Parameter(s) Temperature: The program data syntax for <Temperature>...
  • Page 142 Response Syntax <Temperature> Response(s) Temperature: The response data syntax for <Temperature> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The temperature used for the wavelength correction in air transmission medium. Example(s) SENS:CORR:MED:TEMP? See Also SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:MEDium:TEMPerature IQS-5320...
  • Page 143 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:MEDium Description This command selects the transmission medium. The medium has to be selected for the wavelength correction. At *RST, the medium is vacuum. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:MEDium<wsp>AIR|V ACUum Parameter(s) Parameter 1: The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA>...
  • Page 144 None Response Syntax <Medium> Response(s) Medium: The response data syntax for <Medium> is defined as a <CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA> element. The optical medium transmission: AIR - air medium VACUUM - vacuum or fiber medium Example(s) SENS:CORR:MED? See Also SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:MEDium IQS-5320...
  • Page 145 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt Description This command sets the number of scans for averaging. At *RST, this value is 1. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt<wsp><AverageC ount>|MAXimum|MINimum Parameter(s) AverageCount: The program data syntax for <AverageCount> is defined as a <numeric_value> element. The <AverageCount>...
  • Page 146 Response Syntax <AverageCount> Response(s) AverageCount: The response data syntax for <AverageCount> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The number of scans used to obtain an average for final scan. Example(s) SENS:AVER:COUN? See Also SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO IQS-5320...
  • Page 147 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO Description This command sets an automatic number of scans that will be used to compute final trace. At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO<wsp><Av erageCountAuto> Parameter(s) AverageCountAuto: The program data syntax for <AverageCountAuto>...
  • Page 148 At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <AverageCountAuto> Response(s) AverageCountAuto: The response data syntax for <AverageCountAuto> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. State of automatic sweep scan. Example(s) SENS:AVER:COUN:AUTO? See Also SENSe[1..n]:AVERage:COUNt:AUTO IQS-5320...
  • Page 149 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage[:STATe] Description This command selects the averaging state for the acquisitions. At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage[:STATe]<wsp><Average State> Parameter(s) AverageState: The program data syntax for <AverageState> is defined as a <Boolean Program Data> element. The <AverageState>...
  • Page 150 At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:AVERage[:STATe]? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <AverageState> Response(s) AverageState: The response data syntax for <AverageState> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. State of averaging of the acquisitions. Example(s) SENS:AVER? See Also SENSe[1..n]:AVERage IQS-5320...
  • Page 151 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:OFFSet [:MAGNitude] Description This command sets a power offset value that is applied to the scan. At *RST, the value is set to 0.00 dB. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:OFFSet[:MAGNitude] <wsp><OffsetMagnitude[<wsp>DB]> Parameter(s) OffsetMagnitude: The program data syntax for <OffsetMagnitude> is defined as a <DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA>...
  • Page 152 Response Syntax <OffsetMagnitude> Response(s) OffsetMagnitude: The response data syntax for <OffsetMagnitude> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The power offset that will be applied to the trace in dB. Example(s) SENS:CORR:OFFS? See Also SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:OFFSet IQS-5320...
  • Page 153 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:POWer[:DC]:RANGe [:UPPer]? Description This query returns the maximum power that can be read by the instrument. *RST has no effect on the command. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:POWer[:DC]:RANGe[:UPPer]? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <UpRange> Response(s) UpRange: The response data syntax for <UpRange> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA>...
  • Page 154 Response Syntax <LowRange> Response(s) LowRange: The response data syntax for <LowRange> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The lower range represents the minimum measurable power by the instrument in dBm or watts. Example(s) SENS:POW:RANG:LOW? See Also SENSe[1..n]:POWer:RANGe? IQS-5320...
  • Page 155 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :SENSe[1..n]:POWer:WAVelength:RANGe: LOWer? Description This query returns the minimum wavelength for the acquisition. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:POWer:WAVelength:RANGe:LOWer Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <Start> Response(s) Start: The response data syntax for <Start> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA>...
  • Page 156 Syntax :SENSe[1..n]:POWer:WAVelength:RANGe[:UPPer Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <Stop> Response(s) Stop: The response data syntax for <Stop> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. Maximum wavelength for acquisition range in meters or in hertz. Example(s) SENS:POW:WAV:RANG:UPP? See Also SENSe[1..n]:POWer:WAVelength:RANGe:LOWer IQS-5320...
  • Page 157 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :TRACe[1..n][:DATA]:PREamble? Description This query returns the trace header. This header contains some characteristics of the trace. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :TRACe[1..n][:DATA]:PREamble?<wsp>TRC1 Parameter(s) Parameter 1: The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA>...
  • Page 158 Trace points data from a list. The values are in dBm. Each power value represents a point in the trace and is always returned in dBm. The number of values on a list can be queried with TRACe:POINt. Example(s) TRAC:DATA? TRC1 IQS-5320...
  • Page 159 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :TRACe[1..n][:DATA]:VALue? Description This query returns the power corresponding to a wavelength. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :TRACe[1..n][:DATA]:VALue?<wsp>TRC1,<Wav elength[<wsp>M|HZ]> Parameter(s) Parameter 1: ➤ The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element.
  • Page 160 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :TRACe[1..n][:DATA]:VALue? Response(s) TraceValue: The response data syntax for <TraceValue> is defined as a <NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. Example(s) TRAC:DATA:VAL? TRC1,1549.217NM See Also SENSe[1..n]:CORRection:OFFSet? IQS-5320...
  • Page 161 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :TRACe[1..n]:POINts? Description This query returns the number of points in a trace. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :TRACe[1..n]:POINts?<wsp>TRC1 Parameter(s) Parameter 1: The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element.
  • Page 162 :UNIT[1..n]:POWer<wsp>DBM|W Parameter(s) Parameter 1: The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element. The allowed <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> elements for this parameter are: DBM|W. Power unit. Example(s) UNIT:POW DBM See Also UNIT[1..n]:POWer? IQS-5320...
  • Page 163 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :UNIT[1..n]:POWer? Description This query returns the current power unit. At *RST, the power unit is set to watts. Syntax :UNIT[1..n]:POWer? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <PowerUnit> Response(s) PowerUnit: The response data syntax for <PowerUnit> is defined as a <CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA> element.
  • Page 164 :UNIT[1..n]:SPECtrum<wsp>M|HZ Parameter(s) Parameter 1: The program data syntax for the first parameter is defined as a <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> element. The allowed <CHARACTER PROGRAM DATA> elements for this parameter are: M|HZ. Spectral unit. Example(s) UNIT:SPEC M See Also UNIT[1..n]:SPECtrum? IQS-5320...
  • Page 165 SCPI Command Reference Command Description :UNIT[1..n]:SPECtrum? Description This query returns the current spectrum unit. At *RST, the spectrum unit is set to meters. Syntax :UNIT[1..n]:SPECtrum? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <SpectralUnit> Response(s) SpectralUnit: The response data syntax for <SpectralUnit> is defined as a <CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA> element.

  • Page 167: C Interferometric Wavelength Measurement Theory

    Interferometric Wavelength Measurement Theory The IQS-5320 Multi-Wavelength Meter consists of a Michelson interferometer assembly mounted on two printed circuit boards with a fiber-optic connector at one end and electrical connections at the other. A built-in HeNe reference laser is also fiber-coupled to the interferometer assembly for continuous absolute wavelength calibration.
  • Page 168 Interferometric Wavelength Measurement Theory The resulting spectral data is transmitted to the host computer for further analysis and display via a communications interface connector on the end of the module. The measurement is performed and available for output every 1000 milliseconds. IQS-5320...

  • Page 169: Index

    Index Index caution of personal hazard ........5 absolute power at marker ......57 of product hazard ........5 adding a channel to a list ......31 center of zoom ........59, 70 after-sales service ........102 central wavelength, first-channel ....27 air, transmission medium ......
  • Page 170 ......78 EXFO support e-mail........103 delay value for source stabilization ..... 61 EXFO universal interface. see EUI deleting EXFO Web site ........101, 103 channel..........34 exiting application ........14 trace ............75 exiting report..........86 trace from memory........
  • Page 171 ........... 159 front panel description, MWM module ..2 International Telecom. Union. see ITU introduction to MWM ........1 IQS-5320. see multi-wavelength meter generating reports ........83 ITU wavelength grid graph testing ........... 26 bar, displaying ......... 53, 64 testing, description ........
  • Page 172 .......... 1 minimum alarm ........28 measurement principle ......3 peaks measuring channel drift....61–62 detected, creating channel lists from ..29 measuring channels......49–51 graph, displaying ......53, 64 preparing for test ........45 selecting a test control mode ....48 IQS-5320...
  • Page 173 Index power printing..........89 absolute, at marker........ 57 template, creating........88 average, definition......... 20 template, recalling ......... 88 difference between peaks...... 18 template, using........87 differential, between markers..57, 58 retaining screw knob location ....... 2 integrated, between markers... 57, 58 return merchandise authorization (RMA) ..
  • Page 174 ..........76 wavelength unit........17 report information, adding ....83 window height ........14 report information, entering....84 shipping to EXFO ........107 report template, creating....... 88 showing report template, recalling ...... 88 alarm notifiers in trace display....39 report template, using ......
  • Page 175 Index width of channel ......... 27 window height, setting ....... 14 unit working offline with the MWM application. 81 power, setting ........16 wavelength, setting ....... 17 unit recalibration......... 99 user guide. see online user guide zoom area........57, 59, 68, 70 center..........

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