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EXFO FLS-2600 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 FLS-2600 Tunable Laser Source Instruction Manual Second Edition P/N: MAN-141-I .2ACE If the equipment described herein bears the symbol, the said equipment complies with the European Community Directive and Standards found in the Declaration of Conformity. If the equipment described herein bears an statement, the said equipment complies with the relevant Federal Communications Commission standards.
  • Page 3 EXFO Electro-Optical 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Conventions........................3 General Safety Information ..................... 3 3 Getting Started ..................... 7 Hardware Description......................7 Turning the FLS-2600 On and Off .................... 9 Resetting the FLS-2600......................10 Accessing Menus........................11 4 Using the FLS-2600 Main Menu ..............13 Setting the Wavelength......................13 Setting the Output Power .....................
  • Page 5 Stopping the Sweep......................32 Saving a Sweep Configuration ....................32 Recalling a Sweep Configuration................... 34 7 Remote Control ...................35 Setting the FLS-2600 for Remote Control................35 Communication Parameters ....................36 Standard Status Data Structure..................... 37 Command Structure......................40 General Commands—Quick Reference .................. 41 General Commands.......................
  • Page 6 Figures Figures Figure 2-1. Laser Warning Label .................... 4 Figure 3-1. FLS-2600 Front Panel ................... 7 Figure 3-2. FLS-2600 Back Panel .................... 8 Figure 3-3. FLS-2600 Product Nameplate ................9 Figure 3-4. RS-232 Connector Pinout ..................9 Figure 3-5. Menu Diagram ....................11 Figure 4-1.

  • Page 7: Certification Information

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ➤ ARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the unit. This unit is equipped with a shielded three-wire power cord and plug.
  • Page 8 EXFO, and externally, at an independent, qualified laboratory. All pre-qualification tests were performed at EXFO while all final tests were performed at UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc., a renowned test laboratory from Mississauga, Canada. This guarantees the unerring objectivity and authoritative compliance of all test results.
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  • Page 10: Introduction

    FLS-2600 General Description The FLS-2600 Tunable Laser Source combines a tunable laser with a broadband source covering the 1520 to 1570 nm range. The FLS-2600 has been specially designed for testing passive components. Its coherence length is perfectly suited for detecting parasitic etalon or other interference effects inside components.

  • Page 11: Fls-2600 Models And Connector Types

    The FLS-2600 Tunable Laser Source can be controlled through standard GPIB and RS-232 interfaces from any compatible PC or test station. The FLS-2600 is particularly well suited to the most demanding laboratory and manufacturing qualification applications. FLS-2600 Models and Connector Types...

  • Page 12: 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 that, if not correctly followed, may result in bodily harm or injury. Do not proceed beyond a ARNING unless you understand and meet the required conditions.

  • Page 13: Figure 2-1. Laser Warning Label

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific indications elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of intended use of the unit. EXFO assumes no liability for the user's failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 14 ➤ disconnected from its electrical supply. AC Requirements The FLS-2600 can operate from any single-phase AC power source between 100 and 240 V (50/60 Hz). The maximum input current is 2 A. Power Cable The FLS-2600 uses an international safety standard three-wire power cable.
  • Page 15 Before powering on the unit, the protective ground terminal of the unit ➤ must be connected to a protective conductor using the unit power cord. Do not tamper with the protective ground terminal. ➤ FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section presents a description of the hardware, provides information on how to turn the FLS-2600 on and off, and describes the software main menu. Hardware Description Front Panel Variable speed selection knob for menu navigation and parameter setting...

  • Page 17: Figure 3-2. Fls-2600 Back Panel

    November 1998 12345-2P Ground Figure 3-2. FLS-2600 Back Panel Note: Your FLS-2600 may slightly differ from the above illustration. Product Nameplate The product nameplate, shown in Figure 3-3, provides the following information: the part number (P/N) identifying configuration and connector type ➤...

  • Page 18: Turning The Fls-2600 On And Off

    MPORTANT Before turning on the FLS-2600, please read the General Safety Information on page 3. To turn the FLS-2600 on and off, press the red button in the lower left-hand corner of the front panel. Tunable Laser Source Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 19: Resetting The Fls-2600

    Certain internal mechanisms can sometimes take a few seconds to adjust, depending on the operation. If the FLS-2600 is performing internal adjustments (for example after having changed the wavelength or the source mode), no buttons should be pressed while data flashes on the display.

  • Page 20: Accessing Menus

    To move between menu items, rotate the selection knob. To exit a menu, press the button that gave access to the menu (the FLS-2600 will return to the state in which it was prior to entering the menu). It is not possible to toggle between the Sweep and Setup menus without first exiting the active menu.
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  • Page 22: Using The Fls-2600 Main Menu

    Using the FLS-2600 Main Menu The FLS-2600 main menu gives access to the following options (which are explained in the next sections): wavelength mode (see Setting the Wavelength on page 13) ➤ power mode (see Setting the Output Power on page 14) ➤...

  • Page 23: Setting The Output Power

    Using the FLS-2600 Main Menu Setting the Output Power 2. Rotate the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise until the desired wavelength is displayed. (You can select a wavelength between 1520.00 and 1570.00 nm at a resolution of 0.01 nm.) The Press Enter marker starts blinking on the display.

  • Page 24: Activating/Deactivating The Source

    You can select a power level between the minimum and maximum values established during calibration (the calibration values are between 0.0 and 6.0 dBm). However, since the FLS-2600 will start saturating at a given output power, typically around 3.5 dBm, the actual power will differ from the target power.

  • Page 25: Setting The Source

    In ASE mode, the laser cavity is appropriately modified so that the laser operates in a non-coherent broadband mode, with a spectrum typical of a non-flattened erbium-doped fiber source. In ASE mode, the FLS-2600 operates at 1550 nm with an output power over 4 dBm. The only operations possible in this mode are source activation/deactivation and mode selection.

  • Page 26: Setting The Wavelength Display Unit

    The offset function is accessible in power and wavelength modes when the source is in tunable operation. The offset does not modify the tuning range of the FLS-2600, but shifts it accordingly (on the display). For example, applying an offset of -02.00 nm will result in a displayed tuning range of 1518.00 to 1568 nm if the offset is...

  • Page 27: Figure 4-6. Offset Activated

    Using the FLS-2600 Main Menu Activating the Wavelength Offset To activate the offset, press Offset. The Offset On marker appears on the display, and the wavelength displayed changes according to the offset value. Power Mode Tunable Offset On Offset activated Figure 4-6.

  • Page 28: Using The Fls-2600 Setup Menu

    Using the FLS-2600 Setup Menu The first item in the Setup menu is the shortlist of wavelengths (LAMBDA mode), i.e., the preset wavelengths that will be readily available in the main menu by simply pressing Up or Down. Up to 80 wavelengths can be stored in the shortlist for each configuration (see Saving a Setup Configuration on page 23).

  • Page 29: Figure 5-1. Default Wavelength Display

    Using the FLS-2600 Setup Menu Adding a Wavelength to the Shortlist Edit Default wavelength Figure 5-1. Default Wavelength Display 5. Rotate the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise until the desired wavelength is displayed, then press ENTER (pressing Edit at this step will cancel the operation).

  • Page 30: Deleting A Wavelength From The Shortlist

    Using the FLS-2600 Setup Menu Deleting a Wavelength from the Shortlist Deleting a Wavelength from the Shortlist To delete a wavelength from the shortlist, 1. Press Setup. 2. Press ENTER to enter LAMBDA mode. The Edit marker appears in the lower part of the display.

  • Page 31: Setting The Display Intensity

    Using the FLS-2600 Setup Menu Setting the Display Intensity 3. Press ENTER. The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower part of the display. 4. Rotate the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise until the desired offset value is displayed, then press ENTER. You can select a value between -99.99 and 99.99 nm (i.e., between -12.564 and 12.564 THz if...

  • Page 32: Saving A Setup Configuration

    5. To exit the Setup menu, press Setup. Saving a Setup Configuration Once the FLS-2600 has been customized for a specific application or user, it is possible to save the configuration of the parameters that have been set in the Setup menu, with the exception of the dimmer status and the GPIB-RS setting.

  • Page 33: Recalling A Setup Configuration

    Using the FLS-2600 Setup Menu Recalling a Setup Configuration 4. Rotate the knob until the desired configuration number is displayed, then press ENTER. It takes a few seconds to save a setup configuration. Note: Upon startup, the last configuration saved will be recalled.

  • Page 34: Displaying The Software Version Number

    Displaying the Software Version Number Displaying the Software Version Number This option allows you to see the software version currently installed in the FLS-2600. No action is possible here. 1. Press Setup. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until VERSION is displayed.
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  • Page 36: Using The Fls-2600 Sweep Menu

    Using the FLS-2600 Sweep Menu The Sweep menu allows access to automatic wavelength scans and program speeds according to user-defined parameters. Setting the Start Wavelength of the Sweep 1. Press Sweep. A default start wavelength is suggested. Default start wavelength Figure 6-1.

  • Page 37: Setting The End Wavelength Of The Sweep

    Using the FLS-2600 Sweep Menu Setting the End Wavelength of the Sweep Setting the End Wavelength of the Sweep To set the end wavelength of the sweep, 1. Press Sweep. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until LM-STOP is displayed. A default end wavelength is suggested.

  • Page 38: Setting The Number Of Sweeps

    Using the FLS-2600 Sweep Menu Setting the Number of Sweeps Setting the Number of Sweeps 1. Press Sweep. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until REPEAT is displayed. The default setting is 1, i.e., the sweep will be executed only once by default.

  • Page 39: Setting The Speed Of The Sweep

    Using the FLS-2600 Sweep Menu Setting the Speed of the Sweep Setting the Speed of the Sweep To set the speed of the sweep, 1. Press Sweep. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until SPEED is displayed. The default setting is 0.10 nm/s, i.e., the sweep will be executed at a speed of 0.10 nm per second by default.

  • Page 40: Starting The Sweep

    1. Set the wavelength, the output power, the display mode, and the wavelength display unit, and activate the tunable source, as explained in the Using the FLS-2600 Main Menu chapter on page 13. 2. Press Sweep. 3. Rotate the knob clockwise until START is displayed.

  • Page 41: Stopping The Sweep

    2. Press ENTER. The sweep is stopped, and the unit beeps. Saving a Sweep Configuration Once the FLS-2600 has been customized for a specific application or user, it is possible to save the configuration of the parameters that have been set in the Sweep menu.

  • Page 42: Figure 6-7. Current Configuration Number

    Using the FLS-2600 Sweep Menu Saving a Sweep Configuration To save a sweep configuration, 1. Press Sweep. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until SAVE is displayed. The current configuration number appears. Current configuration number Figure 6-7. Current Configuration Number 3. Press ENTER. The Edit marker starts blinking in the lower part of the display.

  • Page 43: Recalling A Sweep Configuration

    Using the FLS-2600 Sweep Menu Recalling a Sweep Configuration Recalling a Sweep Configuration Once you have saved a sweep configuration, you can recall it at any time. 1. Press Sweep. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until RECALL is displayed. Configuration number Figure 6-8.

  • Page 44: Remote Control

    EXFO’s IQ series (IQ-2600), you can reuse sections for the FLS-2600. Setting the FLS-2600 for Remote Control To remotely control the FLS-2600, you need to set a GPIB address or activate the RS-232 port. 1. Press Setup. 2. Rotate the knob clockwise until GPIB-RS is displayed. The current setting appears.

  • Page 45: Communication Parameters

    Type of compare on EOS 8-bits EOS byte Sens EOI at end of Writes GPIB primary address see Section GPIB secondary address None Table 7-1. GPIB Communication Parameters FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 46: Standard Status Data Structure

    Remote Control Standard Status Data Structure For RS-232 Communication EOS bytes Stop bits 1 bit Baud rate 9600 bps Flow control None Parity None Activation see Section Data bits 8 bits Table 7-2. RS-232 Communication Parameters Note: EOS means “End of String”. EOI means “End or Identify”. Standard Status Data Structure Figure 7-1 on next page illustrates the four common Status and Enable registers as defined by IEEE 488.3.
  • Page 47 User Request Master Summary Request Service / Status Master Summary Status Power On Power On Operation Status Operation Status Table 7-3. Standard Registers (Part 2 of 2) FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 48: Figure 7-1. Standard Status Data Structures (Ieee 488.3)

    Remote Control Standard Status Data Structure Standard Event Status Register (ESR) & & & & & & & & Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) Output Queue not Empty read by serial poll ESB MAV Status Byte Service Request Register Generation (STB) read by *STB?

  • Page 49: Command Structure

    <state> is the command parameter. ➤ Keywords must be separated by a colon. ➤ Note: It is recommended to fetch the response immediately after each query. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 50: General Commands-Quick Reference

    Remote Control General Commands—Quick Reference General Commands—Quick Reference The FLS-2600 recognizes the main commands identified in IEEE 4888.3. The following table summarizes these commands. Command Function *CLS Clear status command *ESE Standard event status enable command *ESE? Standard event status enable query...

  • Page 51: General Commands

    The <value> parameter must be between 0 and 255. *ESE? Description This query reads the contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE). Syntax *ESE? Response A binary integer between 0 and 255. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 52 A binary integer between 0 and 255. *IDN? Description This query reads the FLS-2600 system identification string. Syntax *IDN? Response “EXFO E.-O. Eng FLS-2600 Vxx.xx”, where xx.xx is the current product version. *LOK Description This command is used to set the Remote Lockout programming state. Syntax...
  • Page 53 3. Force the device to enter into an Operation Complete Query Active State (OQAS). 4. Initialize previous responses unless there has been a program message terminator preceded by an *RST. Syntax *RST Example *IDN?;*RST<NL> FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 54 Remote Control General Commands *SRE Description This command sets bits in the Service Request Enable Register (SRE; initial value is 255) and enables the corresponding bit in the Status Byte Register (STB). The command can be used to select which events can initiate a service request. Syntax *SRE<space><value>...
  • Page 55 The next error in the list. See error list and descriptions in the Error Messages Format on page 66. Note This query is equivalent to the ERR and LERR commands. They all give the same result. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 56 SYSTem:VERSion? Description This query reads the FLS-2600 identification string. Syntax SYST:VERS? Response “EXFO E.-O. Eng FLS-2600 Vxx.xx”, where xx.xx is the current product version. Tunable Laser Source Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 57: Specific Commands-Quick Reference

    Remote Control Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference The following table contains a summary of the FLS-2600 specific commands. Parameter/ Command Description Response ASE? (0|1) Source available? MODE <0|1> Set source mode MODE? (0|1) Get source mode STAT <0|1> Turn source on or off...
  • Page 58 Remote Control Specific Commands—Quick Reference Parameter/ Command Description Response PROG? (9999.99;99.99; Set sweep parameters 999:99:99) [NM] (999.999;9.999; 9999:99:99) [THZ] SOUR REPE <0|1> Set loop REPE? (0|1) Loop active? <0|1> Set reverse function REV? (0|1) Reverse function active? SPAN? (9999.99) [NM] Get wavelength span (999.999) [THZ] STAT...
  • Page 59 WAVE <0|1> Set wavelength unit WAVE? (0|1) Get wavelength unit Table 7-5. Specific Commands Quick Reference (Part 3 of 3) The commands are fully explained hereafter. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 60: Specific Commands

    “0”-the ASE option is not available “1”-the ASE option is available Example OUT:ASE? Note Since the ASE mode is a standard feature of the FLS-2600, the return value will always be “1”. See also OUT:MODE and OUT:MODE? OUTput:MODE Description This command is used to set the source mode (tunable or ASE).
  • Page 61 Parameters The <state> parameter is a boolean parameter representing the source state: “0”-deactivate the source “1”-activate the source Example OUT:STAT 1 Note This command cannot be performed if the module is in sweep mode. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 62 Remote Control Specific Commands OUTput:STATe? Description This query returns the current source state. Syntax OUT:STAT? Response A boolean value representing the current source state: “0”-the source is deactivated “1”-the source is activated Example OUT:STAT? SOURce:POWer:LEVel:IMMediate:AMPLitude Description This command is used to set the source output power (in dBm). Syntax SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL<space><power>...
  • Page 63 SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL command. Syntax SOUR:POW:LIM:HIGH? Response The maximum source output power (in dBm) in the “±9.9” format. Example SOUR:POW:LIM:HIGH? See also SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL, SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL?, SOUR:POW:LIM:LOW?, and SOUR:POW:LIM:STEP? FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 64 Remote Control Specific Commands SOURce:POWer:LIMit:LOW? Description This query returns the minimum source output power (in dBm) that can be set with the SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL command. Syntax SOUR:POW:LIM:LOW? Response The minimum source output power (in dBm) in the “±9.9” format. Example SOUR:POW:LIM:LOW? See also SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL, SOUR:POW:LEV:IMM:AMPL?, SOUR:POW:LIM:HIGH?, and SOUR:POW:LIM:STEP?
  • Page 65 Description This query returns the number of repetitions set for the sweep program. Syntax SOUR:SWE:COUN? Response The number of repetitions set for the sweep program. “0” makes the program loop continuously. Example SOUR:SWE:COUN? FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 66 Remote Control Specific Commands SOURce:SWEep:PROGram? Description This function is used to set the parameters for a sweep program. During a sweep program, the application sweeps between two wavelengths: the minimum and maximum wavelengths. This function also returns the validated parameters. Syntax SOUR:SWE:PROG?<space><central>,<span>,<time>...
  • Page 67 Response A boolean value indicating the state of the sweep repeat function: “1”-the sweep repeat function is activated “0”-the sweep repeat function is deactivated Example SOUR:SWE:REPE? FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 68 Remote Control Specific Commands SOURce:SWEep:REV Description This command is used to enable and disable the sweep reverse function. When the sweep reverse function is enabled, the sweep program is performed in both directions: in the wavelength ascending and descending order. Syntax SOUR:SWE:REV<space><sweep>...
  • Page 69 “1”-start the sweep program “0”-stop the sweep program Note This command cannot be performed if the application is running in ASE mode. Example SOUR:SWE:STAT 1 FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 70 Remote Control Specific Commands SOURce:SWEep:STATe? Description This query returns a value indicating the state of the sweep program. Syntax SOUR:SWE:STAT? Response A boolean value representing the current state of the sweep program: “1”-the sweep program is in progress “0”-the sweep program is not in progress Example SOUR:SWE:STAT? SOURce:SWEep:TIME?
  • Page 71 Response A value representing the current wavelength in the “9999.99” (nm) or “999.999” (THz) format. Example SOUR:WAVE:LENG? See also SOUR:WAVE:LENG, SOUR:WAVE:LIM:HIGH?, SOUR:WAVE:LIM:LOW?, SOUR:WAVE:LIM:STEP?, UNIT:WAVE, and UNIT:WAVE? FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 72 Remote Control Specific Commands SOURce:WAVElength:LIMit:HIGH? Description This query returns the maximum wavelength that can be set with the SOUR:WAVE:LENG command. The return value will be in the current spectral units (nm or THz). Syntax SOUR:WAVE:LIM:HIGH? Response A value representing the maximum available wavelength in the “9999.99”...
  • Page 73 THz). This command cannot be used in ASE mode. Syntax UNIT:WAVE<space><unit> Parameters The <unit> parameter is a boolean parameter representing the new spectral measurement units: “1”-use THz “0”-use nm Example UNIT:WAVE 1 FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 74 Remote Control Specific Commands UNITe:WAVElength? Description This query returns the current spectral measurement units. Syntax UNIT:WAVE? Response A boolean value representing the current spectral measurement units: “1”-indicate THz “0”-indicate nm Example UNIT:WAVE? Tunable Laser Source Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 75: Error Messages Format

    Remote Control Error Messages Format Error Messages Format System and device specific errors are managed by the FLS-2600. The generic format for error messages is illustrated in Figure 7-2. <Device dependent <Error number> “ <Error description> ” information> Figure 7-2. Error Message Format...

  • Page 76: Scpi Management Errors (System Errors)

    Remote Control SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) Error Description Probable Cause Number -100 “Command error” The SCPI Manager does not recognize the command, likely due to invalid module address. -101 “Undefined header” The SCPI Manager does not recognize the command, likely due to incorrect grammar.

  • Page 77: Fls-2600 Error Messages

    1103 “Cannot execute command” A command was sent while unallowed by the application state. 1104 “Query error” Internal error. Table 7-7. FLS-2600 Error Messages FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 78: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Specifications Tunable Mode Wavelength range (nm) 1520 to 1570 Wavelength tuning resolution (nm) 0.01 Effective spectral linewidth FWHM (nm) 0.01 Wavelength accuracy (nm) ±0.3 Wavelength repeatability (nm) ±0.02 Wavelength stability (nm) ±0.01 Sidemode suppression ratio...

  • Page 79: General Specifications

    Minimum output power (dBm) >+4 Power stability over 10 hours (dB) ±0.05 Table 8-1 Optical Specifications—ASE Mode General Specifications The FLS-2600 is intended for indoor use only. General Specifications Dimensions Width 8.75 in. / 21.8 cm Height 4.575 in. / 11.1 cm Length 11.25 in.

  • Page 80: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Do not to spill liquids on or into the unit. If the unit does get wet, turn ➤ off the power immediately and let the unit dry completely. Clean the FLS-2600 casing with a slightly damp (with water) cloth. ➤ Cleaning Optical Ports Regular cleaning of the optical ports will help maintain optimum performance.

  • Page 81: Fuse Replacement

    Fuse Replacement The FLS-2600 contains two fuses of type IEC, 250 V, 2 A, fast blow 0.197 in. x 0.787 in./5 mm x 20 mm. The fuse holder is located at the back of the FLS-2600, just beside the power inlet.

  • Page 82: Periodic Source Verification

    5. Firmly push the holder into place. Periodic Source Verification To make sure that the FLS-2600 remains within the published specifications, EXFO recommends that the unit be sent back to the factory every year for verification and adjustment. Please contact EXFO for further information.

  • Page 83: Figure 9-3. Software Upgrade Utility

    Displaying the Software Version Number on page 25. To perform a software upgrade, 1. Turn off the FLS-2600. 2. Connect one end of a null modem cable to the FLS-2600 RS-232 serial port and the other end to an unused communication port on your computer (ex.: COM2).

  • Page 84: Recalibration

    10. Once the software upgrade is complete, the “Reboot device for self-test” message will appear. 11. Turn off the FLS-2600 and then on again to use the upgraded software. Recalibration To make sure that the unit remains within the published specifications, EXFO recommends that an annual calibration be performed.

  • Page 85: Contacting The Customer Service Group

    Contacting the Customer Service Group Contacting the Customer Service Group If you encounter any difficulty while using this product, please call EXFO at one of the offices listed below. Our Customer Service Group is available in North America from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time), Monday to Friday.

  • Page 86: 10 Warranty

    EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years 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, or issue credit for any defective product.

  • Page 87: 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 88 5. Return the equipment, prepaid, to the address given by the support personnel. Be sure to write the RMA on the shipping slip. EXFO will refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA.
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  • Page 90: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary adapter A device for coupling two connectors. The distance between high and low points of a waveform or amplitude signal. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A system used to represent letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation as bytes of binary signals. The diminution of average optical power.
  • Page 91 Optical fibers neither emit nor are affected by EMI. Electromagnetic interference End of Image Marker Effective Opening Size Event Summary Bit Standard Event Status Enable Register Standard Event Status Register FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 92 Glossary Abbreviation for femto, which indicates 10 units. Frequency, often also designated by ν. Federal Communications Commission. A U.S. government body overseeing and regulating national electrical and radio communications. The FCC, formed in 1934, also deals with licences, tariffs, and limitations. The members of the commission are appointed by the U.S.
  • Page 93 It was formerly the National Bureau of Standards. noise figure A measure of the quality of an amplifier, defined as the ratio of output to input SNRs. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 94 Glossary Abbreviation for peta, which indicates 10 units. Abbreviation for pico, which indicates 10 units Power Plastic-clad silica (fiber) Return merchandise authorization Second SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments For an optical instrument, the smallest signal that can be sensitivity detected in the absence of any other signal.
  • Page 95 Abbreviation for micro, which indicates 10 units. nu. Greek letter used to denote frequency. Traditionally, the ν physics community uses “ν” to denote frequency whereas the engineering community uses “f ”. FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 96: Index

    ........79 information..........vi error messages in remote control ....66 warranty ..........78 cleaning the casing ..........71 FLS-2600 the optical ports ........71 connector types ........2 the ports ..........71 general description ........1 comm. parameters for remote control ..36 Tunable Laser Source Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
  • Page 97 8 Setup ............. 19 on/off............9 Sweep............ 27 target ............. 15 mode product version ..........8 ASE ............16 tunable ..........16 recalibration ..........75 FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 98 ESE............37 the display intensity .......22 ESR............37 the end wavelength of the sweep ..28 SRE............37 the FLS-2600 for remote control ....35 STB............37 the number of sweeps ......29 remote control the offset value ........21 address setting ........35 the output power........14...
  • Page 99 ............. 16 output port..........7 UltraTech Engineering Labs Inc.....vii upgrading the software....... 73 user-serviceable components ...... 71 variable speed selection knob....7, 11 version number ........... 25 FLS-2600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

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