ADCMT 8230 Operation Manual

ADCMT 8230 Operation Manual

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8230
Optical Power Meter
Operation Manual
FOE-8440171F01
MANUAL NUMBER
First printing March 30, 2007
ADC CORPORATION
C
2007
All rights reserved.
Printed in Japan

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  • Page 1 Cover 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual FOE-8440171F01 MANUAL NUMBER First printing March 30, 2007 ADC CORPORATION 2007 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan...
  • Page 3 Safety Summary Safety Summary To ensure thorough understanding of all functions and to ensure efficient use of this instrument, please read the manual carefully before using. Note that ADC Corporation (hereafter referred to as ADC) bears absolutely no re- sponsibility for the result of operations caused due to incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by ADC, the protection provided by the equipment may be im- paired.
  • Page 4 Safety Summary product. • When the product has ventilation outlets, do not stick or drop metal or easily flammable ob- jects into the ventilation outlets. • When using the product on a cart, fix it with belts to avoid its drop. •...
  • Page 5 Safety Summary Main Parts with Limited Life Part name Life Unit power supply 5 years Fan motor 5 years Electrolytic capacitor 5 years LCD display 6 years LCD backlight 2.5 years Floppy disk drive 5 years Memory backup battery 5 years •...
  • Page 6 Environmental Conditions This instrument should be only be used in an area which satisfies the following conditions: • An area free from corrosive gas • An area away from direct sunlight • A dust-free area • An area free from vibrations •...
  • Page 7 Types of Power Cable Replace any references to the power cable type, according to the following table, with the appropriate power cable type for your country. Rating, color Model number Plug configuration Standards and length (Option number) PSE: Japan 125 V at 7 A Straight: A01402 Black...
  • Page 9 Certificate of Conformity This is to certify, that Optical Power Meter 8230 / 82311B / 82312B / 82313B / 82321B / 82322B / 82323B / 82314B / 82314BW / 82324B instrument, type, designation complies with the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (All of these factors are...
  • Page 11 PREFACE 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual PREFACE This manual describes how to use the 8230, its specifications, and how to use the 8230 by remote control. 1. Organization of this manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Safety Summary Read the safety instructions before operat- ing this instrument.
  • Page 12 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual PREFACE 2. Notation • The panel keys are described in this manual as shown below. Panel key:In bold type Example:[ZERO], [RATIO/ dBr] 3. Trademarks and Registered Trademarks • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................Product Outline ....................Standard Accessory ................... Accessories ......................Connectable Sensors ..................Optical Power Meter Software Revisions and Applicable Optical Sensors ..Options and Accessories ................... 1.6.1 Option to Use Old-Type Sensors (OPT8230+70) ........
  • Page 14 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual Table of Contents 3.3.4 Setting the Range ..................3.3.5 Reading the Display ................... Backing up and Initializing the Setting Parameter ..........3.4.1 Backing up the Setting Parameter .............. 3.4.2 How to Initialize ..................Wavelength Preset .....................
  • Page 15 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual Table of Contents 6.2.3 Test Procedure .................... CALIBRATION ................... Measuring Instrument, Cable, and Other Instruments Required for Calibration Precautions ......................How to Connect the Instrument ................ Current Measurement Calibration Point and its Allowable Range ....
  • Page 17 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Title Page Connection Diagram for Sensors ..................Battery Cover ........................1-10 Battery Alignment ......................1-10 Front View ........................Display ..........................Rear View ......................... Top View .......................... Bottom View ........................Outline of the Parameter Backup ..................
  • Page 19 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual LIST OF TABLES Title Page Standard Accessories ......................Cable (Optional Accessories) ................... Old and New Model Numbers of Optical Sensors ............List of Software Revisions Required for Optical Sensor Operations ....... Sensor Option ........................
  • Page 21: Introduction

    However, this function is applied to software revision C00 or later. The 8230 includes two types of power supply system; an AC power supply and a battery, so that the mea- surements can be performed continuously under the following two conditions; measurements while on the move, and measurements when connected to the AC power supply.
  • Page 22: Accessories

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.3 Accessories Accessories The accessories (cable) list is shown in Table 1-2. Quote the model name when ordering. Table 1-2 Cable (Optional Accessories) Accessory name Model name Quantity Remarks 1-m USB cable A112010 USB A/male-mini B/male...
  • Page 23: Connectable Sensors

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.4 Connectable Sensors Connectable Sensors Thin- and cylindrical-type 823x series sensors can be connected to this instrument. Functions of the sensors are categorized into general purpose, blue violet, high power, and 3 wavelengths. •...
  • Page 24 The 82014A is a general-purpose, cylindrical-type sensor used for the TQ8210 and TQ8215. When this sensor is used for the 8230, option 70 must be installed. Wavelengths ranging from 400 nm to 1100 nm can be measured and the calibration wavelength is 850 nm. The typical value stored in the optical power...
  • Page 25: Old And New Model Numbers Of Optical Sensors

    The 82017A is a general-purpose, thin-type sensor used for the TQ8210 and TQ8215. When this sensor is used for the 8230, option 70 must be installed. Wavelengths ranging from 400 nm to 1100 nm can be measured and the calibration wavelength is 850 nm. The typical value stored in the optical power meter is used as wavelength sensitivity correction data.
  • Page 26: Connection Diagram For Sensors

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.4 Connectable Sensors Table 1-3 Old and New Model Numbers of Optical Sensors (2 of 2) New model number Old model number Thin-type three-wavelength optical sensor 82314B 82314A Wavelength: 390 to 900 nm Cylindrical type three-wavelength optical sensor...
  • Page 27: Optical Power Meter Software Revisions And Applicable Optical Sensors

    C00 or later (+OPT70) 82015 *1 C00 or later (+OPT70) 82018A *1 C00 or later (+OPT70) *1 Currently discontinued. NOTE: If the software revision of the optical power meter 8230 is not applied, "Err 2" or "Err 3" is displayed.
  • Page 28: Options And Accessories

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.6 Options and Accessories Options and Accessories 1.6.1 Option to Use Old-Type Sensors (OPT8230+70) The 821x series optical sensors (the 82014A, 82017A, 82015, and Q82018A) for the TQ8210 or TQ8215 can be connected to this optical power meter by specifying the option.
  • Page 29: Operating Environment

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.7 Operating Environment Operating Environment Use this instrument under the following conditions: ambient temperature from 0C to +40C and a non-con- densing relative humidity of 80% or less. Power Supply This instrument can be operated from the AC power supply (100 V to 240 V) by using the supplied AC adap- tor or four AA dry batteries.
  • Page 30: How To Remove And Replace Batteries

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.8.2 Battery 1.8.2.1 How to Remove and Replace Batteries Turn off the power. Remove the AC adaptor if connected. Turn the two knobs on the battery cover to the OPEN position. Remove the battery cover and replace the batteries. Place the batteries in their correct position as shown in the battery holder.
  • Page 31: Precautions When Using This Instrument

    All parts of the LCD display are lit. The product name such as 8230 is displayed in the measurement value display area and the connected sensor type is displayed in the wavelength display area. ("82311" is displayed when 311B is connected.) The under bar is displayed when no sensor is connected.
  • Page 32: 1.11 Cleaning

    1.11 Cleaning 1.11 Cleaning 1.11.1 Cleaning the 8230 Use a soft or damp cloth to clean the 8230. CAUTION: Do not allow water inside the instrument. Do not use organic solvents solutions such as benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or thinner for cleaning because they deform the plastic.
  • Page 33: 1.13 Warm-Up

    The instrument must be warmed up for 30 minutes or more to reach operation performance specifications. 1.14 Calibration The 8230 must be calibrated by a qualified person with adequate instruments. For more information, refer to Chapter 7, "CALIBRATION." If no qualified person is available, contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative.
  • Page 34: 1.16 Product Disposal And Recycle

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 1.16 Product Disposal and Recycle 1.16 Product Disposal and Recycle Disposal of this product should comply with the regulations and laws that are established by your country and municipality. When treating this product, separately collect components according to this chapter to prevent the spread of substances, which may be harmful to humans, and to protect the global environment.
  • Page 35: Panel And Function Description

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 2. PANEL AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION PANEL AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Front Side 2.1.1 Function Description Figure 2-1 Front View Display Displays the measurement value and other information. POWER Turns on or off the power.
  • Page 36 Press [ZERO] for 2 seconds after completely covering the optical sensor. The 8230 displays “ZERO” for approximately 4 seconds, obtains the offset value, and returns to the normal measurement mode. Press [ZERO] when turning on the power. If the sensor is not completely covered when [ZERO] is pressed and an over- range occurs, “Err 1”...
  • Page 37 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 2.1.1 Function Description down. Switches to MANUAL when the measurement range is set to AUTO. When setting the wavelength:Changes the value of the input wavelength. When setting the smoothing function:Changes the number of times that smoothing is performed.
  • Page 38 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 2.1.1 Function Description 14. INPUT The connector which is connected to the optical sensor. (Refer to Figure 2-4) 15. AC ADAPTOR The connector which is connected to the included AC adaptor. (Refer to Figure 2-5) 16.
  • Page 39: 2.1.2 Display Description

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 2.1.2 Display Description 2.1.2 Display Description Indicates the remote control state. Indicates that the smoothing calculation is on. Blinking: Smoothing is not performed the specified number of times. Indicates the auto range state. Indicates the CALIBRATION mode.
  • Page 40: Rear Side

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 2.2 Rear Side Rear Side Figure 2-3 Rear View 18. Stand 19. Battery cover 20. Knobs...
  • Page 41: Upper Side

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 2.3 Upper Side Upper Side Refer to 14 in “2.1.1 Function Description”. Figure 2-4 Top View Bottom Side Refer to 15, 16, and 17 in “2.1.1 Function Description”. Figure 2-5 Bottom View...
  • Page 43: How To Perform Measurements

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3. HOW TO PERFORM MEASUREMENTS HOW TO PERFORM MEASUREMENTS Menu Map 1 Number of smoothing times Blinking (cursor) Blinking (cursor) 2 CF 3 CF value Blinking (cursor) Blinking (cursor) 4 Calibration wavelength 5 Number of...
  • Page 44: Menu Description

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3.2 Menu Description The menu items when CAL ON is set, are as follows. 1.CAL, 2.REV. (Revision display), 3.LCD (Display test), 4.MYID Menu Description Refer to Section 3.1, “Menu Map.” The number of times that smoothing is performed Sets the number of times that the smoothing calculation is per- formed.
  • Page 45: Measurement Procedure

    Connect the sensor to the INPUT connector. 3.3.2 Setting the Wavelength Sets the wavelength sensitivity correction of the 8230 according to the wavelength which is used. 3.3.3 Zero Cancel Cancel the offset by covering the sensor with the sensor-cap or shading the sensor completely, and pressing the ZERO key for approximately 2 seconds.
  • Page 46: Backing Up And Initializing The Setting Parameter

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3.4 Backing up and Initializing the Setting Parameter Backing up and Initializing the Setting Parameter 3.4.1 Backing up the Setting Parameter Because the setting parameters of this instrument are saved in SRAM and backed up by the power source (AC adaptor or battery), the parameters are saved even if the power turns off.
  • Page 47: How To Initialize

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3.4.2 How to Initialize If the setting parameters were cleared, load when the power is turned on. (For software revision C00 or later) Volatile memory Nonvolatile flash memory USER-0 area Parameters which are backed up...
  • Page 48: Wavelength Preset

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3.5 Wavelength Preset Wavelength Preset Frequently used wavelengths can be set easily by registering the four wavelengths. The preset wavelength cannot be set and called by using the remote command. NOTE: This function is applied to the software revision B00 or later.
  • Page 49: Setting The Preset Wavelength

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3.5.1 Setting the Preset Wavelength Figure 3-2 Setting the Preset Wavelength...
  • Page 50: Calling The Preset Wavelength

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 3.5.2 Calling the Preset Wavelength 3.5.2 Calling the Preset Wavelength The four preset wavelengths in the wavelength setting can be called and set. An example, in which the preset wavelength of 405 nm in No.1 is called, is shown below. See Figure 3-3.
  • Page 51: Remote Controlling Via Usb

    CAUTION: The 8230 cannot be guaranteed to operate with all personal computers, hubs, etc. USB Specifications •...
  • Page 52: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Response to the *IDN? Command This instrument has changed its model name from “Q8230” to “8230.” Accordingly, the response to the *IDN? command has also been changed. Note that an old model name response can also be set to maintain the compatibility with the application software.
  • Page 53 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.3.4 Response to the *IDN? Command Specification of response to *IDN? New model name ADC Corp.,8230 ,XXXXXXXXX,YYYYY response XXXXXXXXX: Serial No. YYYYY: Revision No. Old model name ADC,Q8230 ,XXXXXXXXX,YYYYY response XXXXXXXXX: Serial No. YYYYY: Revision No.
  • Page 54: Measurement Data Output Format

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.4 Measurement Data Output Format Measurement Data Output Format Measurement data is output by using the ASCII strings shown below.  CRLF Header: No header is output when the header output is set to OFF by the “H0” command.
  • Page 55 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.4 Measurement Data Output Format Mantissa Exponent Number of Number of Unit display Range Mantissa Exponent characters characters dd.dddd 20 nW E-09 ddd.ddd 200 nW E-09 dddd.dd 2000 nW E-09 20 W dd.dddd E-06 200 W...
  • Page 56 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.4 Measurement Data Output Format Number of displayed digits. Number of Number of Initial Unit display displayed Mantissa characters value digits. 5 1/2  RATIO 4 1/2  3 1/2  ddd.ddd 5 1/2 (2,000 counts or more when W is displayed.)
  • Page 57 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.4 Measurement Data Output Format Block delimiter Number of Block delimiter Setting command Initial value characters CR+LF Mantissa and exponent when over range or under range is set Exponent Number of Number of Mantissa displayed digits.
  • Page 58: Status Register

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.5 Status Register Status Register The status of the instrument can be checked from a personal computer because this instrument has a hierar- chical status register structure. The status register structure of this instrument is shown in Figure 4-1.
  • Page 59: Status Byte Register

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.5 Status Register Table 4-1 Status Byte Register Name Description Not used Fixed to 0 Not used Fixed to 0 Not used Fixed to 0 ON: Sets to 1 if one of the bit of the logical product of DESR and Device Event Status DESER is 1.
  • Page 60: Device Event Status Register

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.5 Status Register Table 4-2 Device Event Status Register Name Description ON: Sets to 1 when the measurement is complete. End Of Measure OFF: Sets to 0 when the measurement starts.Set to 0 when the measurement data is loaded.
  • Page 61: Standard Event Status Register

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.5 Status Register Table 4-3 Standard Event Status Register Name Description Not used Fixed to 0 Not used Fixed to 0 Not used Fixed to 0 ON: Sets to 1 when the error, which depends on the device, Device Dependent occurs.
  • Page 62: Error Register

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.5 Status Register Table 4-4 Error Register Description ON: Sets to 1 if the result of the ZERO execution contains an error. ON: Sets to 1 when the sensor is disconnected. ON: Sets to 1 if the sum of the data, which is read from the sensor, contains an error.
  • Page 63: How To Set The Remote Command

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6 Remote Command Remote Command 4.6.1 How to Set the Remote Command 4.6.1.1 Remote Command Format • A command which consists of a header and no arguments. <Example> *TRG (Measurement start) ZR (ZERO correction execution) •...
  • Page 64: Command Separator

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.1 How to Set the Remote Command 4.6.1.3 Command Separator The following four methods can be used, the rest cause an error. • Inserting no space between commands. <Example> DW1R11 (Setting the unit display to W and the measurement range to 200 mW)) •...
  • Page 65: Remote Control Command List

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List 4.6.2.1 Initial Value • The “Power ON” column indicates the default settings when the power is turned on. Settings which do not contain , are saved by the backup function while the power is off.
  • Page 66: 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List Table 4-5 Remote Control Commands (2 of 7) Initial value Availability Item Command Description Power Factory Calibration Error2 default mode Measure- Sampling Triggers the measurement when the trigger mode ment start is set to HOLD.
  • Page 67 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List Table 4-5 Remote Control Commands (3 of 7) Initial value Availability Item Command Description Power Factory Calibration Error2 default mode Calculatio RATIO calculation Available only when W is displayed.
  • Page 68 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List Table 4-5 Remote Control Commands (4 of 7) Initial value Availability Item Command Description Power Factory Calibration Error2 default mode Remote Header Sets the header output to OFF Sets the header output to ON...
  • Page 69 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List Table 4-5 Remote Control Commands (5 of 7) Initial value Availability Item Command Description Power Factory Calibration Error2 default mode System Instrument infor- *IDN? Query command which inquires for the instru- mation ment information.
  • Page 70 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List Table 4-5 Remote Control Commands (6 of 7) Initial value Availability Item Command Description Power Factory Calibration Error2 default mode System Display backlight Sets the backlight to OFF. Backlight intensity: Dark...
  • Page 71 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.6.2 Remote Control Command List Table 4-5 Remote Control Commands (7 of 7) Initial value Availability Item Command Description Power Factory Calibration Error2 default mode Instru- Offset data direct XOF rng, rng: Range Setting range: 4 to 11...
  • Page 72: 4.7 Sample Programs

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.7 Sample Programs Sample Programs This section shows examples of program that control the instrument. Compatible PC: Manufactured by Fujitsu FMV - 6667ML6c Windows98SE Driver: ADC Instruments USB Driver 1.0.1 Standard module: ausb.bas which is included in the ADC Instruments USB Driver.
  • Page 73: Display

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.7.1 Program Example 1 Dim row As Integer 'Display row of the measurement data Dim rstr As String 'Receiving buffer of the measurement data Dim siz As Long 'Number of characters of the received data...
  • Page 74: Program Example 2

    Acquires measurement data from the two connected 8230s. Figure 4-3 Measurement Image Program list Option Explicit 'All variables are explicitly declared. Private Const OK As Integer = 0 'Defines OK. Sub Starts to control two sets of 8230. 'Subroutine for the START button on the sheet. 4-24...
  • Page 75 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.7.2 Program Example 2 Dim OPM1 As Long 'USB handle Dim OPM2 As Long 'USB handle Dim myID1 As Long 'MYID which is set in OPM Dim myID2 As Long 'MYID which is set in OPM...
  • Page 76 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 4.7.2 Program Example 2 'Reads the measurement data: Up to 50 char- acters If ret = OK Then 'If the command is received correctly rstr = Left$(rstr, siz - 1) 'Deletes the terminator LF.
  • Page 77: Technical Notes

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 5. TECHNICAL NOTES TECHNICAL NOTES Principle of Measurement Figure 5-1 shows a block diagram of this instrument. When light falls on the photodiode in the sensor, the photo-electric current, which is generated, is converted into voltage through the IV converter, amplified, and then digitized through the AD converter as measure- ment data.
  • Page 78: Block Diagram

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 5.1 Principle of Measurement 823x series sensor Photodiode bias circuit Non-volatile memory Wavelength sensitivity data Power Option 70 calibration data Power Sensor ID supply circuit 821x series sensor The 821x series sensors can be used by installing option 70.
  • Page 79: Optical Power Calibration And Wavelength Sensitivity Correction

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 5.2 Optical Power Calibration and Wavelength Sensitivity Correction Optical Power Calibration and Wavelength Sensitivity Correction Features of sensor photodiodes include varying sensitivity for individual photodiodes and wavelength- dependent sensitivity. This instrument ensures accuracy over a wide range of wavelengths by combining the power calibration at the calibration wavelength and the wavelength sensitivity correction over a wide range of wavelengths.
  • Page 80: Analog Out

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 5.3 ANALOG OUT ANALOG OUT A voltage, which is proportional to the measured photo-electronic current, is output from ANALOG OUT of this instrument. For the 823x series sensors, because the sensor sensitivity calibration, wavelength sensitivity correction, zero cancel, CF correction, and dBm/dBr calculation are performed on the CPU, these are not applied to a voltage output from ANALOG OUT.
  • Page 81: Calibration Wavelength Selection Function

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 5.4 Calibration Wavelength Selection Function Calibration Wavelength Selection Function An optional function of this instrument allows power calibration over multiple wavelengths. If a measure- ment is performed at each calibration wavelength by using this function, an accuracy, which is much higher than the accuracy obtained by using the wavelength sensitivity correction function, can be obtained.
  • Page 83: Performance Test

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 6. PERFORMANCE TEST PERFORMANCE TEST This chapter describes the procedures used to check whether this instrument (8230) and the sensors (82311B, 82312B, 82313B, 82321B, 82322B, 82323B, 82314B, 82314BW, and 82324B) operate correctly within the specified accuracies.
  • Page 84: 6.1.1 How To Connect Instruments

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 6.1.1 How to Connect Instruments 6.1.1 How to Connect Instruments The connection required for the performance test of this instrument is shown in Figure 6-1. Input open Input open TRIAX-12pin TRIAX-12pin Connection for measuring zero...
  • Page 85: Current Range Accuracy Specifications

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 6.1.2 How to Test the Performance The instrument enters the current measurement mode. Remove the sensor, and then connect this instrument and the current generator (hereafter called VIG) through the TRIAX-12pin conversion adapter A as shown in Figure 6-1.
  • Page 86 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 6.1.2 How to Test the Performance NOTE: If the measured current is not within the accuracy for this test, perform the calibration according to Chapter 7, "CALIBRATION" or request ADC CORPORATION to calibrate or repair it.
  • Page 87: Performance Test For Optical Sensors

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 6.2 Performance Test for Optical Sensors Performance Test for Optical Sensors To calibrate the optical sensors, the light source, optical fiber, standard optical power meter, all of which meet the specifications described below, as well as a measuring environment with little or no vibration, at a tem- perature of +23 C ...
  • Page 88: 6.2.1 How To Connect The Instrument

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 6.2.1 How to Connect the Instrument 6.2.1 How to Connect the Instrument Sensor for the standard optical power meter LD light source Optical fiber FC adaptor Tested optical sensor Optical power meter 8250A/8230 Figure 6-2 Connection Diagram for the Optical Sensor Performance Test 6.2.2...
  • Page 89: Test Procedure

    Ensure that the light source and optical power meter are ready and they are in the stable state. Set  of the tested power meter (8250A/8230) to the calibration wavelength. Ensure that C is displayed. Cancel ZERO of the standard optical power meter and the tested power meter.
  • Page 91: Calibration

    This chapter describes how to calibrate the optical power meter 8230 for use within the specified accuracy. To use this instrument within the specified accuracy, the 8230 should be calibrated once a year. For more information on calibrating the sensors, contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative.
  • Page 92: Precautions

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.2 Precautions Precautions When calibrating, avoid any dust, impact, and noise, and perform the calibration under the following environmental conditions: 23 C 5 C, temperature change of 1 C Temperature Relative humidity 70% or less This instrument requires a warm up of 30 minutes or more.
  • Page 93: How To Connect The Instrument

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.3 How to Connect the Instrument How to Connect the Instrument Connecting the instrument for the IV offset calibration Input open For zero calibration TRIAX-12pin conversion adapter A/B TRIAX-12pin conversion adapter A/B For full calibration...
  • Page 94: Current Measurement Calibration Point And Its Allowable Range

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.4 Current Measurement Calibration Point and its Allowable Range Current Measurement Calibration Point and its Allowable Range To perform the calibration, use an instrument, which satisfies the required accuracy described in Section 7.1, “Measuring Instrument, Cable, and Other Instruments Required for Calibration”, and adjust the calibration point to within the range shown in the table below.
  • Page 95: Calibration Operation

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.5 Calibration Operation Calibration Operation Calibration of this instrument cannot be performed by using the key pad. Perform the calibration by remote control through the USB. For more information on USB remote commands, refer to calibration items in Sec- tion 4.6.2, “Remote Control Command List”.
  • Page 96 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.5 Calibration Operation Enters the calibration mode. Calibration mode : CAL1 Input open Zero calibration : XIVC0 Calibration complete Connect 1 k Full calibrationXIVC1 Calibration incomplete Judgment Calibration complete Calibration error Calibration data saved : XWR...
  • Page 97: Current Measurement Calibration Flow

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.5 Calibration Operation Range Command Zero Full 20 nA OPEN 19.0000 nA Calibration mode : CAL1 200 nA OPEN 190.000 nA 2000 nA XR6 OPEN 1900.00 nA 20 A OPEN 19.0000 A Initialize all data : XINI0 200 A...
  • Page 98: Calibration Procedure

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.6 Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure This section describes the calibration procedure. Enter the calibration mode. : CAL1 Refer to Section 7.3, “How to Connect the Instrument” and connect the instru- ment. Refer to Figure 7-3 Calibration Flow, and perform the IV offset calibration and then the current measurement calibration.
  • Page 99 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 7.6.2 Current Measurement Calibration 200 nA : 2 A : 20 A : 200 A : 2 mA : 20 mA : XR10 50 mA : XR11 Open the input (0A). Perform the zero calibration.
  • Page 101: Specifications

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 8. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 8230 Specifications All accuracies are guaranteed for one year at a temperature of +23 C  5 C and a relative humidity of 70% or less. 8.1.1 Instrument Specifications Item Specification Display resolution 0.1 pW (W is displayed), 0.001 dB (dBm is displayed)
  • Page 102 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 8.1.1 Instrument Specifications Item Specification Offset zero Stores the sensor offset in memory and automatically corrects it. MAX value hold function Holds the maximum measured value Relative value display function Ratio (W is displayed), dBr (dBm is displayed)
  • Page 103: General Specifications

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 8.1.2 General Specifications 8.1.2 General Specifications Item Specification Operating environment Environmental temperature: 0 to +40C. Relative humidity: 80% or less with no condensation Storing environment Environmental temperature: -20 to +70C. Relative humidity: 80% or less with no condensation...
  • Page 104: Optical Sensor Specifications

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 8.2 Optical Sensor Specifications Optical Sensor Specifications 8.2.1 Sensor Specifications (Sold Separately) 823x series 82311/82311B 82312/82312B 82313/82313B Model (General-purpose) (For blue-violet light) (For high power light) Wavelength range 390 to 1100 nm 390 to 450 nm...
  • Page 105 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 8.2.1 Sensor Specifications (Sold Separately) Model 82314A/82314B (For 3 wavelengths) Wavelength range 900 nm Wavelength 405 nm 650 nm 780 nm Display in dBm -50 to +20 dBm Power range Display in W 10 nW...
  • Page 106 1700 nm Shape Cylindrical type Thin type Cylindrical type Dimensions (width or diameter)  (height) 38 40 18 1803.2 38 40  (thickness of the light receiving section) If OPT70 is installed in the 8230, the sensors can be used.
  • Page 107: Wavelength Sensitivity Correction Option And Additional Calibration Wavelength Option

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual 8.2.2 Wavelength Sensitivity Correction Option and Additional Calibration Wavelength Option 8.2.2 Wavelength Sensitivity Correction Option and Additional Calibration Wavelength Option Wavelength sensitivity correction option: The wavelength sensitivity of each sensor is measured and corrected when calibrating.
  • Page 109: Appendix

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual APPENDIX A.1 Trouble Shooting (Before Asking for Repair) If a problem occurs in this unit, check the table below for the solution before asking for repair. If the problem persists, contact an ADC CORPORATION sales representative.
  • Page 110: A.2 Error Messages

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual A.2 Error Messages This section describes the error messages that are displayed while the 8230 is used. Table A-2 Error Message Error generation timing Display When the ed error Cause of the error Display time...
  • Page 111: Causes Of The Generated Calibration Errors

    8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual A.2.1 Causes of the Generated Calibration Errors Table A-3 Causes of the Generated Calibration Errors Displayed Cause Command Status Remarks err code The IV offset calibration is not conver- XIVC Err 10 ERR Bit7 ON gent.
  • Page 113: Dimensional Outline Drawing

    DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE DRAWING EXT-1...
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  • Page 117 PANEL AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 2-1 Driver for Control ........4-1 PERFORMANCE TEST ......6-1 Performance Test for Optical Sensors ..6-5 Performance Test for the 8230 ....6-1 Power Supply .......... 1-9 Error Messages ........A-2 Precautions ..........7-2 Precautions when Using This Instrument 1-11...
  • Page 118 8230 Optical Power Meter Operation Manual Alphabetical Index Product Outline ........1-1 Program Example 1 ........ 4-22 Program Example 2 ........ 4-24 Reading the Display ........ 3-3 Rear Side ..........2-6 Remote Control Command List ....4-15 Replacing Parts with Limited Life ..1-13 Sample Programs ........
  • Page 119 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ADC CORPORATION SOFTWARE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This is an important notice for the software defined herein. Computer programs including any additions, modifications and updates thereof, operation manuals, and related materials provided by ADC CORPORATION (hereafter referred to as "SOFTWARE"), included in or used with hardware produced by ADC CORPORATION (hereafter referred to as "PRODUCTS").
  • Page 120 5. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ADC CORPORATION HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, AND THE PURCHASER HEREBY WAIVES, ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, (A) ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND (B) ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE VALIDITY, SCOPE, EFFECTIVENESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY TECHNOLOGY OR ANY INVENTION.

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