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YOKOGAWA AQ2160-02 User Manual

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Model SU1005A
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Optical Powermeter
IM SU1005A-01E
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  • Page 1 User’s Model SU1005A Manual AQ2160-02 Optical Powermeter IM SU1005A-01E 3rd Edition...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ’ Contents Software License Agreement ･････････････････････････････・・・・ 1. Before Using the Instrument ･･･････････････････・・・・ 1-1 Foreword ･･････････････････････････････････････・・・・ 1-2 Features of the Instrument ･･････････････････････・・ 1-3 Warranty ･･････････････････････････････････････・・・・ 1-4 Checking the Contents of the Package ･･････････････・ 1-5 Trademarks ･･････････････････････････････・・・ 1-6 Safety Symbols ･･････････････････････････････・・・ 1-7 Specifications ･･････････････････････････････・・・...
  • Page 3 ’ 3. Measurement ･･････････････････････････････････・・・・・・・・・・ 3-1 Preparing for Measurement ････････････････・・・・・・・・・・ 3-1-1 Installing the Batteries ････････････････・・・・・・・・・・ 3-1-2 Attaching a Connector Adapter ･･･････・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3-1-3 Connecting the Optical Connector (Optical Fiber) ･･･ 3-1-4 Attaching the Neck Strap ･･･････････････････････・・ 3-2 Turning the Power Supply ON and OFF ････････････････ 3-2-1 Turning the Power ON ･･･････････････････････・...
  • Page 4 10-5 All set can not be executed. ･･･････････････････・・・・・・ 10-6 Can not save or delete measured values. ・・・・・・・・・・ Drawings ・ Outline drawing of the AQ2160-02 Optical Powermeter ・・・・ 63 ・ Outline drawing of the SU2004A-*** connector adapter ・・・・...

  • Page 5: Software License Agreement

    ’ SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ATTENTION! If you wish to use any of this software of Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Yokogawa Meters & Instruments Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Yokogawa"), please carefully read, completely understand and, without any objection and reservation, accept and agree to all and any of the terms and conditions of this SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement").
  • Page 6 (2) When the Licensee uses the Software for the purposes described in the preceding Article 3 (1) , Yokogawa shall not bear any and all liability and responsibility for claims and losses arising out of or in relation to such uses.
  • Page 7 (re-)export or import license at the Licensee's responsibility. 9. Termination Each the Licensee or Yokogawa may, at any time, terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party immediately. Yokogawa may terminate this Agreement without any notice or demand to the Licensee immediately, if the Licensee breaches any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
  • Page 8 ’ When this Agreement is expired or terminated, the Licensee shall return the Software, its copies and its derivatives to Yokogawa without delay, and if the Licensee destroys and disposes of the media of the Software under Yokogawa's consent, the Licensee shall delete the contents of such media or destroy media surely.

  • Page 9: Before Using The Instrument

    Yokogawa representative. Should this product experience any malfunction during the warranty period (within one year from the day of delivery) Yokogawa shall repair the product free of charge. However, this warranty is invalid for malfunction or damage resulting from user error, rework or modifications performed by the user, or natural disasters, even during the warranty period.

  • Page 10: Trademarks

    Also, adapters are required for the connectors you will be using. For inquiries and ordering, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the instrument. Options (Sold Separately) № Name Model Specifications Connector adapter SU2004A-SCC (for the AQ2160-02) -FCC -STC -LCC -MUC Protector SU2002A (for the AQ2160) AC adapter SU2007A-M...

  • Page 11: Safety Symbols

    If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protective features provided by the instrument may be impaired. Also, Yokogawa assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. ■ The following describes levels of damage that can occur as a result of incorrect operation.
  • Page 12 DANGER When using an AC power supply for this instrument, always use the AC adapter that came with the instrument. Never use the AC adapater with any other instrument. Doing so could result in damage or injury. => Fire, electric shock, or malfunction can result. Do not use a power supply other than the one specified.
  • Page 13 WARNING Do not plug too many cords into a single power supply outlet. => Heating of the cables or fire can result. Never bend, twist, or pull cables forcefully. => Fire or electric shock can result. If the power cord becomes damaged, have it replaced immediately by the dealer from which you purchased the instrument.
  • Page 14 Check the polarity of the batteries (plus/minus orientation) before installing them. => Incorrect orientation can result in explosion or leakage of the batteries, casuing fire, injury, or contamination of the surrounding area. Do not bring the instrument into areas with high humidity or large amounts of dust.
  • Page 15 If the instrument experiences an abnormality, do not attempt to repair the instrument yourself. => Electric shock or damage can result. Also, any repairs conducted without authorized consent will not be covered by the product warranty. Never disassemble or rework the instrument. =>...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    1-7. Specifications Specifications of the AQ2160-02 Optical Powermeter Wavelength range 750 nm–1700 nm (can be set in 5 nm steps) Sensor element InGaAs (1 mmφ) SM (9/125 µm), GI (50/125 µm), GI (62.5/125 µm) Compatible fibers fibers Input type Connector adapter (optional) Power range -70 dBm–+10 dBm...

  • Page 17: Periodic Calibration

    Measurement up to +30 dB is possible when using a 20 dB fixed optical attenuator (that supports 1 W). When connecting to the AQ2160-02, use a temperature range of 0–+50 °C. However, the safety standard for the AC adapter specifies an operational temperature of 0–40°C.

  • Page 18: Explanation Of Function

    2. Explanation of Functions 2-1 Names of Parts Optical Input Section Strap Hole An optical connector for optical For attaching the neckstrap power input. Used with an optional and connector cap connector adaptor. attachment lead (one hole on => See pages 24 and 64 each side of the instrument).

  • Page 19: Keys

    2-2 Keys POWER/ESC Power Supply and Escape Key This key turns the power ON and OFF. Press the key to start the instrument with the power save function enabled. If you hold down the button until the power save indicator (PWR SAVE) disappears, the instrument starts with the power save function disabled.
  • Page 20 SETUP Setup Mode Key Press this key to change to the Setup mode, in which various settings can be entered. In absolute value measurement mode, measurement conditions can be entered as follows. • Light receiving mode setting (switching of the modulation frequency for CW light and chopped light) •...

  • Page 21: Screens

    2-3 Screens Light receiving mode Light receiving mode Power save Power save Wavelength setting Wavelength setting PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE Low battery Low battery indicator indicator Measured value Measured value ▲ ▲ ▲ Arrow key Arrow key ▼...
  • Page 22 Correction Value CORR VAL CORR VAL Setting Displayed when the correction value is set using the user calibration function. Relative Value +8.8.8.8 dBm Measurement Reference Value Displays the value when in relative value measurement mode. Also displays selection messages during entry of settings. (Related key: REF) Memory ME MORY...

  • Page 23: Mode

    2-4 Modes This instrument has five modes as shown in the table. When the power is turned ON, the instrument starts up in normal measurement mode. You can press the MEMORY key to transition from normal measurement mode into the other modes. When a USB cable is connected, the instrument switches to USB mode automatically.

  • Page 24: Normal Measurement Mode

    2-4-1 Normal Measurement Mode Optical power can be measured using absolute or relative values. You can set measurement conditions for each type of measurement. ■ Absolute Value and Relative Value Measurements You can perform power measurement and loss measurement. Power measurement involves measurement of absolute values. The units of the measured values are either dBm or W (this instrument uses mW, µW, or nW).

  • Page 25: Memory Measurement Mode

    2-4-2 Memory Measurement Mode Data measured in normal measurement mode and setting conditions can be saved in the instrument’s memory. Also, you can display saved data (addresses and measured data only). Measurement continues even while data saved in memory is being displayed.

  • Page 26: Usb Mode

    2-4-5 USB Mode In this mode, you can upload measured data from the instrument to a PC using the USB interface. The data is transferred in CSV format, so you can process the information on standard PC applications. Also, you can delete all data from unused memory. <Display Example>...

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    2-5 Other Functions 2-5-1 Backlight Power Turning ON Turning OFF Condition Battery power Approximately five After turning ON, goes seconds after out approx. five seconds pressing the key. after releasing the key. Stays while Press the key again. depressed. AC adapter Illuminates Does turn...

  • Page 28: Battery Check

    2-5-3 Battery Check Power Condition Explanation of Function Battery voltage falls Low battery indicator blinks. below a specified level => Change the batteries immediately. Battery voltage falls The instrument shuts down automatically, as if even farther below a no power were being supplied at all. specified level When using certain types of nickel metal-hydride rechargable batteries, the instrument may shut down immediately after the low battery...

  • Page 29: System Reset

    2-5-5 System Reset This function restores settings such as measurement conditions to their original condition upon shipment from the factory. Procedure Display Description Turn the power CLr and rESU are displayed, Start-up procedure. ON while followed by measured Hold down until screen pressing SETUP.

  • Page 30: User Calibration

    2-5-6 User Calibration This function displays values compensated by the arbitrarily specified user calibration value (CAL). CAL can be set in the range from -10 dB to 25 dB. The active power range and the setting range for the relative value measuremtent reference value is shifted by the value of CAL.

  • Page 31: Measurement

    3. Measurement 3-1 Preparing for Measurement 3-1-1 Installing the Batteries ■ Dry Cells Turn the screw on the rear panel with a coin or other flat object to － ＋ remove the cover, then install the batteries. Turning the ＋ －...

  • Page 32: Attaching A Connector Adapter

    3-1-2 Attaching a Connector Adapter A specialized connector adapter (SU2004A-***, optional) is required for connecting an optical connector to the instrument. Choose an adapter that matches the optical connector you will use. The screw mechanism that ataches the connector adapter to the instrument is of precision manufacture.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Optical Connector (Optical Fiber)

    3-1-3 Connecting the Optical Connector (Optical Fiber) Insert the optical connector firmly and completely into the connector adapter. If the connection is not sound, measurements will be inaccurate. ■ Optical Fiber Supports single mode: (9/125 µm) and multimode: GI (50/125 µm), GI (62.5/125 µm).

  • Page 34: Attaching The Neck Strap

    When using a bare fiber adapter, make sure that it does not protrude beyond the ferrule end. Protruding fibers can damage the optical input section resulting in incorrect measurements. Incidence of excessive light outside of the optical power measuring range can damage the sensor element. When not using the instrument, attach the optical input connector cap to protect the connector from dirt, grime, and other foreign particles.

  • Page 35: Turning The Power Supply On And Off

    3-2 Turning the Power Supply ON and OFF 3-2-1 Turning ON the Power ■ Starting Up in Power Save Mode When the power is OFF, press POWER/ESC. is displayed in the upper left part of the screen. PWR SAVE PWR SAVE <Display Example>...

  • Page 36: Entering Measurement Conditions

    3-3 Entering Measurement Conditions The following three measurement condition parameters can be set. 1) Light receiving mode setting (switching of the modulation frequency for CW light and chopped light) 2) Wavelength settings (typical value, or setting of the wavelength in 5 nm steps) 3) Averaging settings These three measurement conditions can be set all at once, but the following explains how to set each one individually.

  • Page 37: Entering Settings For Light Receiving Mode

    3-3-1 Entering Settings for Light Receiving Mode Step Display Description SETUP is displayed, and Changes to light receiving the light receiving mode mode settings. indicator blinks (ex. “CW” blinks). [UP] or CW => 270Hz => 1kHz => Press the key repeatedly [DOWN] 2kHz =>CW to scroll through the...

  • Page 38: Setting The Wavelength

    3-3-2 Setting the Wavelength ■ Selecting Typical Values (Specified Typical Wavelength) Step Display Description SETUP is displayed. The Changes to light light receiving mode indicator receiving mode blinks. settings. SETUP The wavelength setting blinks Changes to wavelength (ex. “850” blinks), and the light settings.
  • Page 39 ■ Selecting the Wavelength Using Detailed Values (in 5 nm Steps) Step Display Description is displayed. Changes to light SETUP The light receiving mode indicator receiving mode blinks. settings. The wavelength setting blinks (ex. Changes to SETUP “850” blinks), and the light wavelength receiving mode stops blinking.

  • Page 40: Entering Averaging Settings

    3-3-3 Entering Averaging Settings Step Display Description SETUP is displayed. The light receiving mode indicator blinks. SETUP The wavelength setting blinks (ex. Changes to “850” blinks), and the light wavelength receiving mode stops blinking. settings. SETUP ON or OFF blinks. Changes to the averaging setting.

  • Page 41: Power Measurement (Absolute Value Measurement)

    3-4 Power Measurement (Absolute Value Measurement) When the power is turned ON, measurement begins. The optical power level is displayed in the measured value display area. If the units are dB, loss measurement (relative value measurement mode) is indicated. Press the dBm/W key to switch to power measurement (absolute value measurmeent mode).

  • Page 42: Loss Measurement (Relative Value Measurement)

    3-5 Loss Measurement (Relative Value Measurement) Measures the difference from a reference power level. The reference power level can be set in the following two ways. 1) Set measured data as the reference value (section 3-5-1). 2) Set an arbitrary value as the reference value (section 3-5-2). The setting procedures described all start from the Initial state (absolute value measurement in normal measurement mode).

  • Page 43: Setting An Arbitrary Value As The Reference Value

    3-5-2 Setting an Arbitrary Value as the Reference Value Step Display Description The relative value (dB) is Each time the key is displayed in large numbers, pressed, the measured along with the REF indicator and value at that moment is the relative value measurement set as the reference reference value (dBm) in the...

  • Page 44: High Power Measurement

    3-6 High Power Measurement The amount of attenuation in the fixed optical attenuator used is stored as the user calibration value (CAL), and you can perform “high power measurement” of power that exceeds the upper limit of the measurement power range. When performing high power measurement, do not input light that exceeds the measurement maximum value in the following equation.

  • Page 45: Measuring After Editing The Cal Value

    3-6-1 Measuring after Editing the CAL Value Enter the amount of attenuation in the fixed optical attenuator as the CAL value. Step Display Description Press are displayed. Changes to CAL CORR VAL CORR VAL SETUP The relative value measurement setting. while reference value blinks.

  • Page 46: Measuring After Automatic Setting Of The Cal Value

    3-6-2 Measuring after Automatic Setting of the CAL Value The amount of attenuation in the fixed optical attenuator measured in relative value measurement is automatically set as the CAL value. Step Operation/Key Display Description Input an arbitrary light Displays the measured Absolute value for measurement (10 value of optical power for...

  • Page 47: Clearing The Cal Value

    * To display the currently set CAL value press SETUP while holding down ENTER (in absolute value measurement mode, step 4 above) in which is displayed. CORR VAL CORR VAL <Display Example> Display of the Currently Set CAL Value PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE * However, any saved CAL value (the...

  • Page 48: Saving Measured Data

    4. Saving Measured Data You can perform optical power measurement and saving of measured data while memory addresses and memory data are displayed. The addresses to save to can be set arbitrarily. After saving data, the address is automatically incremented. However, if the last address is (999 or U99) it is overwritten, and the address is not incremented (if a numerical value is not displayed in the DATA area, this indicates an address in which no data has been saved.).

  • Page 49: Saving To User Memory

    4-2 Saving to User Memory User memory is available for storing particularly important data and settings. Step Display Description Press are displayed. Changes to memory ME MORY ME MORY ADRS ADRS DATA DATA MEMORY Address is shown in the ADRS measurement while field.

  • Page 50: Recalling And Deleting Saved Measurement Data

    5. Recalling and Deleting Saved Measurement Data 5-1 Recalling Saved Data All procedures start from normal measurement mode (see section 2-4-1). Confirm that the instrument is in normal measurement mode (absolute value measruement or relative value measurement) before beginning the procedure. Step Display Description...

  • Page 51: Setting Measurement Conditions Based On Saved Data (All Set)

    5-2 Setting Measurement Conditions Based on Saved Data (All Set) You can load saved data, display the data’s measurement conditions in detail, and apply those conditions to the next measurement (All set). All procedures start from normal measurement mode (see section 2-4-1). Confirm that the instrument is in normal measurement mode (absolute value measruement or relative value measurement) before beginning the procedure.

  • Page 52: Deleting Saved Data

    5-3 Deleting Saved Data Saved data can be deleted one at a time. All procedures start from normal measurement mode (see section 2-4-1). Confirm that the instrument is in normal measurement mode (absolute value measruement or relative value measurement) before beginning the procedure. Step Display Description...
  • Page 53 <Display Example> Data Deletion Method Selection Screen (Step 3) PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE ▲ ▲ ▼ ▼ <Display Example> Data Deletion Address Selection Screen (Step 5) PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE Displayed for relative measurement data. ▲ ▲...

  • Page 54: Deleting All Saved Data At Once

    5-4 Deleting All Saved Data at Once Deleting All Saved Data All procedures start from normal measurement mode (see section 2-4-1). Confirm that the instrument is in normal measurement mode (absolute value measruement or relative value measurement) before beginning the procedure. Step Display Description...
  • Page 55 <Display Example> Data Deletion Method Selection Screen PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE ▲ ▲ ▼ ▼ <Display Example> All Deletion Confirmation Screen Addresses 000–999 Addresses U00–U99 (Standard) (User) PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE ▲...

  • Page 56: Transferring Data

    Always use the dedicated AC adapter. When not using an AC adapter and leaving the Power save function ON, the AQ2160-02 may shut down during transmission of data (no data is lost on the AQ2160-02 itself).
  • Page 57 2) Select a memory address for the upload. Select Standard memory or User memory in the Upload group. The example given shows when Standard memory is selected. You can select to upload both types of memory if desired. 3) Click Start. The Save file dialog box opens.
  • Page 58 4) Specify a save destination, enter a file name, and click Save. 5) Enter a comment to include in the CSV file. In the example, the comment, “xyz” has been entered. xyz| 6) Click OK. The comment entry screen disappears, and is replaced by a confirmation screen.

  • Page 59: Upload Results

    8) Click OK to display the main screen again. To exit, click Close. The main screen disappears, and is replaced by a confirmation screen. Click OK to quit. 6-3 Uploaded Results The data is output in CSV format. The following example shows uploaded data that has been opened in EXCEL.

  • Page 60: Deleting All Unnecessary Data After Upload

    6-4 Deleting All Unnecessary Data after Upload 1) Select a memory address range for deletion from the main screen. The example given shows when User memory is selected (you can select to delete both types of memory at once if desired). 2) Click Delete.

  • Page 61: Installing The Usb Software

    Hard disk 10 MB or more of available space Interface USB version 1.1 (one unit of the AQ2160-02 cn be connected) 7-2 Installing the USB Application Software 1) Navigate to Application > disk1 in the CD-ROM included with the instrument, then execute (double-click) Setup.exe.
  • Page 62 4) Click Next to advance to the Select Program Folder screen. 5) Click Next to begin the installation. 6) Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 63: Installing The Drivers

    7-3 Installing the Drivers 1) Turn the instrument and the PC ON, then connect the instrument to the PC using a USB cable. The Found New Hardware Wizard launches on the PC. 2) Click Next to begin the installation. 3) Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 64: Uninstalling The Software

    7-4 Uninstalling the Software 1) Choose Add or Remove Programs from the Windows control panel, then click the Change or Remove Programs icon. 2) Select AQ2160Utility, then click the Remove button. 3) Click Yes to remove the program. 4) Click OK to exit the uninstallation.

  • Page 65: Error Messages

    8. Error Messages Overrange Error PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE If the optical power level being measured exceeds the measureable range, the plus sign value blinks indicating an overrange. Underrange Error If the optical power level being measured PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE falls below the measureable range, the minus...
  • Page 66 Reference Value Out of Range Error PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE Displayed when the measured value used for setting or updating the relative measurement reference value is outside the valid range. Exceeds the upper limit: High level error. PWR SAVE PWR SAVE PWR SAVE Falls below the lower limit: Low level error.

  • Page 67: Handling Precautions

    9. Handling Precautions The following describes precautions that must be taken during use of the instrument. This instrument utilizes ultra-precision optical components. In order for performance to be guaranteed, please take note of the following. 9-1 Precautions during Use 1) Do not drop or expose the instrument to excessive physical shock. The instrument is protected with plastic casing, but contains fragile optical components.

  • Page 68: Precautions When Using The Batteries

    11) If the optical connector connected to the optical input connector is damaged, dirty, or otherwise compromised, the instrument will be unable to perform as expected. At worst, this may cause damage to the instrument’s optical connector. 12) When attaching the optical connector, take care not to damage the optical input end.

  • Page 69: Precautions When Using The Ac Adapter

    9-3 Preautions When Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter that came with the instrument, and the country-specific power cable that was packaged together with the AC adapter. To use the cable and adapter, insert the power cable firmly into the inlet on the AC adapter, and connect the output cable firmly to the AC adapter terminal on the instrument.

  • Page 70: Normal Measured Values Are Not Displayed

    10-2 Normal measured values are not displayed. 1) Do the instrument’s measurement conditions match the light being measured? Edit the measurement conditions using the SETUP key. 2) Is CORR VAL blinking? Turn the user calibration function OFF during normal measurement. 3) Is the optical connector (optical fiber) connected correctly? Check the connections.

  • Page 71: Outline Drawing Of The Aq2160-02 Optical Powermeter

    Outline drawing of the AQ2160-02 Optical Powermeter (with the SU2004A-SCC connector adapter installed)

  • Page 72: Outline Drawing Of The Su2004A-*** Connector Adapter

    Outline drawing of the SU2004A-*** connector adapter...
  • Page 73 Product Inquiry For inquiries regarding YOKOGAWA’s measurement instrument products, access “T&M Worldwide Network” on the Web page at the URL indicated below. Then, contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer or representative shown on the page. http://www.yokogawa.com/tm/ Printed in Japan...

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