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Dicon GP700M Supplement To The Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 DiCon F I I S I R O P T I C S , I N C GP700M Modular Platform Supplement to the GP700 Operation Manual 91507 Revision A3 11, 2005...
  • Page 3 DiCon reserves the right to correct technical and typographical errors in this manual at any time, without prior notice. I n no event shall DiCon be liable for errors in this manual or for any damages arising out of, or relating to, this manual.
  • Page 4 "Goods made in the United States; enter as American Goods Returned ('AGR')" and state the reason for the return to the United States. DiCon will refuse all returns that are not properly documented. All risks of any such refused shipment are the sole responsibility of Buyer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4 D i C o n Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform Contents About This Manual Product Overview The Plug-In Configuration Menu Adding a Plug-In Deleting a Plug-In Supplemental Instructions for GP700M with Two-Position Prism Switch Plug-In Clearing All Plug-Ins Troubleshooting Device Housing...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual, the GP700M Modular Platform Operation Manual, assumes basic familiarity with the GP700 interface. The GP700M Manual is intended as a supplement to the GP700 Programmable Flberoptic Instrument Operation Manual (doc. #91506). The GP700 Manual describes how to control the GP700 and GP700M using the front panel keypad, mini-programs, the RS-232 interface, and the GPIB interface.

  • Page 7: The Plug-In Configuration Menu

    If the currently selected device is not a plug-in module, the bottom line will display "NOT A PLUG-IN". The following diagram shows the plug-in configuration menu of a GP700M configured with several components. The currently selected compo- nent, M2, is a permanent non-modular component.

  • Page 8: Adding A Plug-In

    If the currently selected device is a plug-in module, the bottom line will display "DELETE W I T H DELP". The following diagram shows the plug-in configuration menu of a GP700M configured with a tunable-filter plug-in. The plug-in is the currently selected component.
  • Page 9 Press ENTER to continue the installation process. The GP700M searches for a new plug- in. If it finds a new plug-in, the GP700M displays the add plug-in confirmation dialog which includes a description of the new component. A variable attenuator is described as "atten- uator".

  • Page 10: Deleting A Plug-In

    The Plug-In Configuration Menu Deleting a Plug-In Deleting a plug-in erases record of the plug-in from the GP700M controller configuration, and clears the plug-in configuration record. It is necessary to delete a plug-in or clear all plug-ins (see below) before re-installing in another chassis.
  • Page 11 10 D i C o n Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform Remove the plug-in from the chassis by loosening the captured thumb screws. Stop loos- ening when the screws spring out. Next, pull gently but firmly on the loosened screws. You will feel some resistance as the plug-in disengages from the backplane.

  • Page 12: Two-Position Prism Switch Plug-In

    This device will NOT function with any earlier version of the firmware. The firmware version is shown on the front panel display upon power up. Contact DiCon if you wish to use this Plug-In in a GP700 Mainframe that does not fit this description.
  • Page 13 12 D i C o n Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform Pressing the PREV and NEXT key will change the active selection Vertically on the screen (between P1, P2, P3, etc.) The DEV key changes the active selection Horizontally on the screen...
  • Page 14 The Plug-In Configuration Menu REMOTE COMMAND DEFINITIONS Pn m Select P-Type Module Channel Application: GPIB, RS-232, MINI Format: P<module> <channel> Description: T h e P command sets prism switch module number module to channel number channel. Do not send switching commands to busy modules. Example: T h e following Visual Basic command sets prism switch module P1 to channel 8 and P2 to channel 3.

  • Page 15: Clearing All Plug-Ins

    To clear all plug-ins, open the plug-in configuration menu by pressing the PCFG softkey. press CLRP to begin the clear plug-ins procedure. The GP700M will display an confirma- tion dialog screen prompting you to press ENTER to confirm or HELP twice to exit without clearing.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Although the plug-ins were not added successfully, the GP700M may have created errors in the configuration records in the GP700M as well as in each of the plug-ins. To correct a multiple add error, execute the clear plug-in command (CLRP) and re-install the plug-ins one at a time.

  • Page 17: Device Housing

    16 D i C o n Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform Device Housing Figure 12: GP700M Modular Platform 4U Standard Rackmount Chassis Front View Rear View Y O U r vAPotS COMPONENTS FIXED P ,EAR. t Side View Note: 4U extended rackmount chassis differs only in depth (554mm).
  • Page 18 Device Housing 0 M . V . M 4 0 0 . 4 . 0 . , Figure 13: GP700M Modular Platform 6U Standard Rackmount Chassis Front View 7 . 5 x 1 0 .:- F U L L Ft...

  • Page 19: Handling Fiberoptic Components And Cables

    18 D I C o n Fiberoptics GP700M Modular Platform ..• • • • • Handling Fiberoptic Components and Cables Fiber optic components require special handling. Follow these guidelines when handling the cables and connectors.

  • Page 20: Cleaning Optical Connectors

    Handling Fiberoptic Components and Cables Do not bend the fibers at the exit of the connector strain CONNECTOR relief boot. The fiber will break if stressed at this point. FIBEROPTIC COMPONENT FIBER PIGTAILS Do not bend the fibers at the exits of the switch housing.
  • Page 21 F I B R O P T I C S , I N C DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Boulevard Richmond, CA 94804 USA World Wide Web www.diconfiberoptics.com...
  • Page 22 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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