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  • Page 1 User Guide T200S Tunable Laser Source www.EXFO.com...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    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. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking and Installing the T200S ........................13 Connecting the T200S to a Power Source ......................14 Connecting External Optical Devices to the T200S .....................15 Connecting a Mouse and Keyboard to the T200S ....................16 Turning on the T200S and Accessing the GUI ....................16 Turning off the T200S ............................18 4 Setting Up Your T200S ......................19...
  • Page 4 Contents 9 Troubleshooting ........................61 Solving Common Problems ..........................61 Forcing the T200S to Shutdown & Restart ......................61 Abruptly Turning off the T200S (Emergency Shutdown) ..................61 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation ......................62 Using Assistance Tools ............................64 Viewing System Information ..........................65 Displaying the User Documentation ........................65...

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    USA Electromagnetic Interference Regulatory Statement Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15, subpart B compliance in the United States of America. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to ensure compliance to the applicable standards. The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 6 EU and UK Declaration of Conformity The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.exfo.com/en/resources/legal-documentation. EU Economic Operator EXFO Solutions SAS 2, rue Jacqueline Auriol, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, 35091 Rennes Cedex 9 FRANCE...

  • Page 7: Introducing The T200S Tunable Laser Source

    Introducing the T200S Tunable Laser Source The T200S is a continuously tunable laser source that cover the C- and L-band of telecom application. The embedded software enables you to control the product operations through a graphical user interface or through remote commands and queries.

  • Page 8: T200S Overview

    Optical output Air intake holes On/Off button The On/Off button enables you to turn on or off the T200S (see Turning on the T200S and Accessing the GUI on page 16 andTurning off the T200S on page 18). Status LEDs The status led is lit if the laser diode is enabled.
  • Page 9 (x2) BNC Connectors The BNC connectors enable you to synchronize T200S sweeps with external instruments (see Hardware Specifications on page 1 for more details on signal levels). Trig in: input BNC connector for starting sweep in synchronization with an external trigger input signal.
  • Page 10 Perform remote control operations on the T200S. For more details, see Remotely Controlling the T200S on page 43. Cooling Fan The cooling fan extract warm air from inside (air enters in front of the T200S). A cover grid protects the fan. Power Input...
  • Page 11 EFUP label (RoHS China) See Chinese Regulation on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) on page 139. Windows license label. The T200S embeds Windows 10. Warranty seal. The T200S cover must not be open, otherwise the warranty is not valid anymore. Tunable Laser Source...

  • Page 12: Conventions

    Introducing the T200S Tunable Laser Source Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions: ARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions.

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. ARNING Use only accessories designed for your unit and approved by EXFO. For a complete list of accessories available for your unit, refer to its technical specifications or contact EXFO.

  • Page 14: Laser Safety Information

    APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1M Pout max.: / Psortie max. : ≤ 50 mW Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. T200S...

  • Page 15: Other Safety Symbols On Your Unit

    Safety Information Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit One or more of the following symbols may also appear on your unit. Symbol Meaning Direct current Alternating current The unit is equipped with an earth (ground) terminal. The unit is equipped with a protective conductor terminal.

  • Page 16: Electrical Safety Information

    Unless otherwise specified, all interfaces are intended for connection to Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits only. Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has been disconnected from its electrical supply. T200S...
  • Page 17 Safety Information Electrical Safety Information AUTION Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it. Equipment Ratings Temperature Operation +15 °C to +35 °C (+59 °F to +95 °F) Storage -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) Performance guaranteed temperature +18 °C to +28 °C (+64.4 °F to +82.4 °F) Relative humidity...

  • Page 19: Getting Started With Your T200S

    3. Set the T200S on a flat stable surface free of excessive vibration. 4. Allow the flow of air to circulate freely at the front and rear of the T200S and remove any equipment or paper that could block the air flow. Ventilation holes are located on the front and rear sides of the T200S.

  • Page 20: Connecting The T200S To A Power Source

    ARNING Make sure the wall socket on which the T200S will be plugged is protected by a 16 A max circuit breaker. Make sure the T200S power source does not apply more than 265 Volts RMS between the supply conductors and the ground.

  • Page 21: Connecting External Optical Devices To The T200S

    3. On the front panel, lift the protective cap and connect an external optical component or instruments to the T200S via the FC/APC fiber-optic connector. To protect the laser output connector, leave a fiber-optic cable connected to the product while making connections to other devices.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Mouse And Keyboard To The T200S

    Connecting a Mouse and Keyboard to the T200S To operate the T200S GUI, you can use the touchscreen or connect a USB mouse and keyboard to the USB-A 2.0 and USB-A 3.0 ports located on the rear panel of the T200S (see T200S Overview on page 2).
  • Page 23 Available Area Description button Task bar Enables you to select the T200S operating mode. For more details, see Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency on page 25. Opens the operating mode setting menu. For more details, see Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency on page 25.

  • Page 24: Turning Off The T200S

    Handling User Configuration on page 23. AUTION Never turn the T200S off by directly setting the power switch to O: the optical core would not be securely parked and could be damaged if the instrument is moved. Follow the procedure below to properly park the optical core at shutdown.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your T200S

    The Display area enables you to define the colors of the T200S GUI. 2. To increase or decrease the brightness of the T200S GUI, slide the Brightness cursor. 3. To shift the light colors on screen to darker colors, select the Dark theme check box.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    2b. Touch the Date and Time fields to enter the date and time of your location. 2c. In the Zone list, select the time zone of your location. 3. If your T200S is connected to a network and you want the date and time to be automatically set by the T200S: 3a.

  • Page 27: Connecting The T200S To Your Company Network

    T200S (see Remotely Controlling the T200S on page 43). To connect the T200S to your company network: 1. Connect an RJ45 cable from your company network to the T200S Ethernet port. 2. In the T200S task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Ethernet tab.

  • Page 28: Renaming The Instrument

    4a. Clear the Obtain an IP address automatically check box. 4b. Set the IPv4 or IPv6 (depending on your network configuration) address , subnet mask or prefix length and default gateway to identify your T200S. 5. To automatically retrieve the connection parameters (IP address, subnet mask and default gateway) from the connected network (DHCP), select the Obtain an IP(v6) address automatically check box.

  • Page 29: Handling User Configuration

    Setting Up Your T200S Handling User Configuration Handling User Configuration The following procedures explain how: Keep the last user configuration in memory (customized laser settings) so that it is loaded at next startup. Restore the original default parameters, which means delete all customized user settings.
  • Page 30 Setting Up Your T200S Handling User Configuration To restore factory settings: 1. In the task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Instrument tab. The Configuration area enables you to manage your laser configuration. 2. Touch the Restore factory settings button.

  • Page 31: Setting The Emission Wavelength/Frequency

    You can define the spectral unit you want to use for all operating modes in the Settings window, as explained in the following procedure. To set the spectral unit: 1. In the T200S task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Instrument tab.

  • Page 32: Tuning The Emission Wavelength Or Frequency

    If the button is displayed on screen, high accuracy performances are not guaranteed because the T200S needs internal referencing (see Performing Internal Wavelength Referencing on page 37). Optimized linewidth mode The Optimized linewidth mode enables you to get the minimum possible linewidth when the laser is fix and stable, and to perform fine tuning.
  • Page 33 Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency Tuning the Emission Wavelength or Frequency Setting the Emission Value (Absolute Tuning) The following procedure explains how to manually modify the absolute emission wavelength or frequency. If you have activated the High accuracy mode, the wavelength/frequency is reached with optimum accuracy.
  • Page 34 4. Define the wanted step value for each of the five available steps. 5. Touch anywhere on the screen outside the menu to exit the mode setting menu. The defined steps are displayed in the Step area of the TUNE mode window. T200S...
  • Page 35 (relatively from the absolute wavelength/frequency position). Generating an Output Trigger Signal during Emission In TUNE mode, the T200S can generate a trigger signal once the laser has stabilized on the selected position (for more details on signal levels, see Technical Specifications on page 1).

  • Page 36: Performing A Sweep Sequence

    The following figure illustrates the SWEEP mode parameters in a one-way sweep (3 cycles): Sweep cycle 1 Sweep cycle 2 Sweep cycle 3 Stop wavelength Start wavelength End of sweep Backlash Backlash Pause sequence Pause Backward Auto Return full speed T200S...
  • Page 37 Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency Performing a Sweep Sequence To configure the sweep sequence: 1. In the task bar, select the SWEEP mode in the drop-down list. 2. In the SWEEP mode window, touch the button. The Sweep mode settings menu appears. 3.
  • Page 38 34. : the laser sweep is controlled manually. Trigger out : the T200S generates an output trigger signal when it sweeps. For more details, see Generating an Output Trigger Signal During Sweep on page 36. : the T200S does not generate output trigger signal when it sweeps.
  • Page 39 Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency Performing a Sweep Sequence Manually Controlling the Sweep Sequence The following procedures explain how to manually control the sweep: you can arm, start and stop a sweep sequence. When you start a sweep sequence, the laser first moves to the start wavelength/frequency before sweeping.
  • Page 40 To perform a sweep sequence with a trigger signal: 1. Connect the external trigger generator to the Trigger In BNC connector located on the T200S rear panel (see Rear panel on page 3). 2. In the SWEEP mode window, touch the button.
  • Page 41 Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency Performing a Sweep Sequence When it receives a rising edge, the laser starts sweeping from the start wavelength/frequency according to the parameters you have defined in the Sweep mode settings menu. Then the behavior depends on the selected parameters: when the laser reaches the stop wavelength/frequency, it pauses during the time set in the Pause parameter, moves back to the start position and waits for the next trigger to start the following sweep.
  • Page 42 Performing a Sweep Sequence Generating an Output Trigger Signal During Sweep In SWEEP mode, the T200S can generate a trigger signal when the laser is sweeping (for more details on signal levels, see Technical Specifications on page 1). The following figure illustrates the trigger out signal on a one-way sweep:...

  • Page 43: Performing Internal Wavelength Referencing

    Setting the Emission Wavelength/Frequency Performing Internal Wavelength Referencing Performing Internal Wavelength Referencing The T200S internal referencing ensures optimum adjustment of the laser source as soon as the laser starts. The T200S automatically performs internal referencing during the startup routine (see Turning on the T200S and Accessing the GUI on page 16).

  • Page 44: Monitoring The Wavelength Electrical Level

    1. λ 2. Connect the external instrument to the out BNC connector located on the rear panel of the T200S. 3. In the task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Instrument tab.

  • Page 45: Modifying The Optical Power

    Modifying the Optical Power In all operating mode, the T200S screen displays the optical output power of the laser. The optical power of T200S models is set to 10 dBm and cannot be modified. Emitting output power Power unit Set output...

  • Page 46: Defining The Power Unit

    You define the power unit you want to use for all operating modes in the Settings window, as explained in the following procedure. To set the power unit: 1. In the T200S task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Instrument tab.

  • Page 47: Monitoring The Laser Output Power

    Power out BNC connector in Technical Specifications on page 1. 2. Connect the external instrument to the Power out BNC connector located on the rear panel of the T200S. 3. In the task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Instrument tab.

  • Page 49: Remotely Controlling The T200S

    You can find all the commands and queries supported by the T200S in SCPI Command Reference on page 71. This section explains how to connect the T200S to an external device such as PC for remote control and gives details on communication principles.

  • Page 50: Entering/Exiting The Remote Mode

    Entering/Exiting the Remote Mode The T200S enters the remote mode when it receives a command from an external controller. When the remote mode is activated, you cannot use the T200S GUI to control the T200S. In remote mode, the T200S GUI displays the Local mode button on the main screen.

  • Page 51: Communication Principle

    Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle Communication Principle EXFO supplies commands that follow the guidelines determined by the SCPI consortium for your T200S. The present section gives you information to help you use the provided commands, to remotely control your instrument.
  • Page 52 Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) and Standard Event Status Register (ESR) The following table shows the content of the Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) and Standard Event Status Register (ESR): Weight Meaning...
  • Page 53 Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle Service Request Enable Register (SRE) The following table shows the content of the Service Request Enable Register (SRE): Weight Meaning 7 - N.U. Not used 6 - N.U. Not used 5 - ESB Event Summary Bit Enable...
  • Page 54 Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle Operational / Questionable Status Reporting Operational Status Condition Register The following table shows the content of the Operational Status Condition Register: Weight Meaning 32768 Always zero. 16384 PROGram running: a user-defined programming is currently in the run state.
  • Page 55 Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle Questionable Status Condition Register The following table shows the content of the Questionable Status Condition Register: Weight Meaning 32768 Always zero. 16384 Command warning: a non-fatal warning related to the interpretation of a command or query.
  • Page 56 Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle SCPI Command Structure and Syntax The information presented in this section provides an overview of SCPI programming. If you need detailed information, refer to: The International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE Standard 488.2-1992, IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols and Common Commands For Use...
  • Page 57 A message must end with the following characters: CR LF (\r \n) The T200S uses the ISO-8859-1:1998 (Latin-1, West Europe) character set. Make sure to configure your remote client with the same character set and to use supported characters while giving names to files or to other items.
  • Page 58 Remotely Controlling the T200S Communication Principle Unit Multipliers The following table illustrates the possible unit multipliers: Name Value Mnemonic 1E18 Peta 1E15 Tera 1E12 Giga Mega Kilo Milli 1E-3 Micro 1E-6 Nano 1E-9 Pico 1E-12 Femto 1E-15 Atto 1E-18 Error Messages System and device-specific errors are managed by your unit.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Isopropyl alcohol To clean the external cover of the T200S: 1. Turn the T200S off (see Turning off the T200S on page 18) and unplug the power supply cable from the wall socket. 2. Slightly damp the cloth with an isopropyl alcohol liquid and gently swipe dirt and dust on the external cover of the T200S, without applying excessive force onto it.

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Optical Connector

    Cleaning the Optical Connector Cleaning the Fan Grid To ensure proper cooling of the T200S from the fan, the cooling fan grid located on the rear panel (see Rear panel on page 3) must not be dusty, you must clean it regularly.
  • Page 61 Maintenance Cleaning the Optical Connector 3. On the front panel, lift the protective cap. Do not disassemble the bulkhead adapter. 4. Gently clean the connector end, with the following instructions: 4a. Hold the can of compressed air upright and spray the can into the air to purge any propellant.

  • Page 62: Updating The T200S System Version

    6. Follow the instructions displayed on screen to update the system version. Once the update is finished, the T200S may start normally or shutdown, depending on the update. In this case, you need to restart it as explained in Turning on the T200S and Accessing the GUI on page 16.

  • Page 63: Updating The Operating System Version

    To update the operating system version: 1. Make sure that your T200S is connected to the Internet. 2. Turn on the T200S as explained in Turning on the T200S and Accessing the GUI on page 16. 3. In the T200S task bar, touch the button to display the Settings window and select the Update tab.

  • Page 64: Replacing Fuses

    Maintenance Replacing Fuses Replacing Fuses You must verify the power fuses in case you cannot turn on the T200S Tunable Laser Source. ARNING To avoid fire hazard, only use the correct fuse type, voltage and current ratings. The unit contains two fuses (see Technical Specifications on page 3 for details). The fuse holder is located at the back of the unit, just above the power inlet.

  • Page 65: Recalibrating The T200S

    All of these elements must be taken into consideration when determining the appropriate calibration interval of this particular EXFO unit. Under normal use, the recommended interval for your T200S is: 1 year. Recycling and Disposal This symbol on the product means that you should recycle or dispose of your product (including electric and electronic accessories) properly, in accordance with local regulations.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Forcing the T200S to Shutdown & Restart In case of system crash and frozen screen, you can abruptly turn the T200S off as explained in the following procedure. AUTION Do not stop the T200S with this procedure if you can turn it off normally as explained in Turning on the T200S and Accessing the GUI on page 16.

  • Page 68: Restoring Your Unit To Normal Operation

    10 seconds to turn off the T200S. 1d. Press the On/Off button to turn on the T200S. 1e. When the T200S restarts, hold down the On/Off button for 10 seconds to turn it off. 1f. Press the On/Off button to turn on the T200S.
  • Page 69 If an error is display at startup, it means that the software package must be updated: in this case, download the last T200S update package from the EXFO website and install it as described in Updating the T200S System Version on page 56.

  • Page 70: Using Assistance Tools

    Displaying the List of Errors and Warnings on page 64 Saving Debug Data Saving debug data and sending it to the EXFO customer support service can be useful for remote assistance (see Contacting the Technical Support Group on page 65).

  • Page 71: Viewing System Information

    EXFO website: www.EXFO.com/en/resources/ Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America).

  • Page 72: Transportation

    To avoid damaging the optical core, imperatively turn off the unit as described in Turning off the T200S on page 18. For instructions on returning the T200S, please contact EXFO (see Contacting the Technical Support Group on page 65). T200S...

  • Page 73: 10 Warranty

    General Information EXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use. During the warranty period, EXFO will, at its discretion, repair, replace, or issue credit for any defective product, as well as verify and adjust the product free of charge should the equipment need to be repaired or if the original calibration is erroneous.

  • Page 74: Liability

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

  • Page 75: Service And Repairs

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

  • Page 76: Exfo Service Centers Worldwide

    Fax: +86 (755) 2955 3101 Xintian Avenue, support.asia@exfo.com Fuhai, Bao’An District, Shenzhen, China, 518103 To view EXFO's network of partner-operated Certified Service Centers nearest you, please consult EXFO's corporate website for the complete list of service partners: http://www.exfo.com/support/services/instrument-services/ exfo-service-centers. T200S...

  • Page 77: A Scpi Command Reference

    SCPI Command Reference This section presents detailed information about the command and queries supplied with your T200S. For more details on T200S remote control parameters and procedures, see Remotely Controlling the T200S on page 43. General Commands on page 71...
  • Page 78 Status Register, a value of 0 disables the bit. Example(s) *ESE 25 where 25 sets the EXE, DDE and OPC bits) *ESE 0 clears the content of the Standard Event Status Enable register See Also *ESE? on page 73 *ESR? on page 74 T200S...
  • Page 79 SCPI Command Reference General Commands *ESE? Description The *ESE? query returns the current contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register, as defined in Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) and Standard Event Status Register (ESR) on page 46. Type Overlapping.
  • Page 80 Field 2 (Model): instrument model Field 3 (Serial number): instrument serial number Field 4 (Firmware level): instrument firmware version Example(s) *IDN? returns EXFO Inc., T200S,12345678,1.0.0.0 Notes The overall length of the *IDN? response is less than or equal to 72 characters.
  • Page 81 SCPI Command Reference General Commands *OPC Description This command makes synchronization between the instrument and an external controller possible. The *OPC command causes the instrument to set bit 0 (Operation Complete) in the Standard Event Status Register to the TRUE (logic 1) state when the instrument completes all pending operations.
  • Page 82 *OPT? Description The *OPT? query returns the list of device options. Type Overlapping. Syntax *OPT? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <Option> Response(s) Option: The <Option> response is a list of comma separated fields. If there is no option, the response is a null string (""). The overall length of the *OPT? response is less than or equal to 255 characters.
  • Page 83 SCPI Command Reference General Commands *SRE Description The *SRE command sets the Service Request Enable Register bit value, as defined in Service Request Enable Register (SRE) on page 47. Type Overlapping. Syntax *SRE<wsp><register value> Parameter(s) register value: The <register value>, represents the bit values of the Service Request Enable Register.
  • Page 84 This command only applies if the command TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce on page 133 or ARM[:SEQuence][:LAYer]:SOURce on page 81 is set to BUS. Syntax *TRG Parameter(s) None. Example(s) *TRG See Also ARM[:SEQuence][:LAYer]:SOURce on page 81 INITiate[:IMMediate][:ALL] on page 89 TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce on page 133 T200S...
  • Page 85 SCPI Command Reference General Commands *WAI Description The *WAI command prevents the device from executing any further commands or queries until the no-operation-pending flag becomes TRUE. Type Overlapping, no query. Syntax *WAI Parameter(s) None. Example(s) *WAI See Also *OPC on page 75 Tunable Laser Source...

  • Page 86: T200S Specific Commands

    SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands T200S Specific Commands Quick Reference The table below contains a summary of the T200S specific commands. These commands are fully explained on the following pages. Command/Query Corresponding section category :ABORt ABORt on page 80...
  • Page 87 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands ARM Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section [:SEQuence] [:LAYer] SOURce <source> see p. 81 [:SEQuence] [:LAYer] SOURce? see p. 82 ARM[:SEQuence][:LAYer]:SOURce Description This command selects the source of the arm event for the sweep sequence.
  • Page 88 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands ARM[:SEQuence][:LAYer]:SOURce? Description This query returns the source of the arm event for the sweep sequence. At *RST, this value is set to IMMediate. Syntax ARM[:SEQuence][:LAYer]:SOURce? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <source> Response(s) source: Selected arm event source: BUS: the sweep sequence is started by the *TRG command (see *TRG on page 78).
  • Page 89 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands CALibration Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section CALibration [ALL] see p. 83 DATA TEMPerature? see p. 84 DATA DATE? see p. 85 DATA TIME? see p. 86 WARMup ABORt see p. 86...
  • Page 90 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands CALibration:DATA:TEMPerature? Description This query returns the ambient temperature measured inside the instrument during the last successful wavelength referencing operation. Syntax :CALibration:DATA:TEMPerature? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <temperature> Response(s) temperature: Floating point number corresponding to the temperature value measured during wavelength referencing.
  • Page 91 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands CALibration:DATA:DATE? Description This query returns the date of the last successful wavelength referencing operation. Syntax :CALibration:DATA:DATE? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <year>,<month><day> Response(s) year: Four-digit integer corresponding to the year of the current calibration. month: Integer corresponding to the month of the current calibration, in the range 01 to 12.
  • Page 92 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands CALibration:DATA:TIME? Description This query returns the time of the last successful wavelength referencing operation. Syntax :CALibration:DATA:TIME? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <hour>,<minute>,<second> Response(s) hour: Integer corresponding to the hour of the current calibration in 24 hour format, in the range 0 to 23.
  • Page 93 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands FORMat Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section FORMat [DATA] <type>[,<length>] see p. 87 [DATA]? see p. 88 Commands and Queries FORMat[:DATA] Description This command selects the format and length of data readings.
  • Page 94 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands FORMat[:DATA]? Description This query returns the format and length of data readings. Syntax :FORMat[:DATA]? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <type>[,<length>] Response(s) type: Format of data readings. ASCii: numeric data is formatted as ASCII bytes such as <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA>, <NR2 NUMERIC...
  • Page 95 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands INITiate Commands and Queries Quick reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section INITiate [IMMediate] [ALL] see p. 89 Commands and Queries INITiate[:IMMediate][:ALL] Description This command completes one full trigger system cycle and returns to IDLE on completion.
  • Page 96 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands MEASURE Commands and Queries Quick reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section MEASure [SCALar] POWer [DC]? see p. 90 TEMPerature [DC]? see p. 91 Commands and Queries MEASure[:SCALar]:POWer[:DC]? Description This query returns the power read at the source output.
  • Page 97 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands MEASure[:SCALar]:TEMPerature[:DC]? Description This query returns the actual temperature for calibration monitoring. This query has no associated *RST condition. Syntax MEASure[:SCALar]:TEMPerature[:DC]? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <temperature> Response(s) temperature: Floating point number corresponding to the temperature measured in the instrument.
  • Page 98 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands OUTPut Commands and Queries Quick reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section OUTPut [STATe] <state> see p. 92 [STATe]? see p. 93 MONitor<n> [STATe] <state> see p. 93 [STATe]? see p. 94 SYNChronization [STATe] <state> see p. 95 [STATe]? see p.
  • Page 99 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands OUTPut[:STATe]? Description This query returns the state of the laser output. At *RST, this value is set to ON. Syntax :OUTPut[:STATe]? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <state> Response(s) state: State of the laser output: 0 : the laser output is disabled, which means that the source emission is disabled.
  • Page 100 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands OUTPut:MONitor1|2[:STATe]? Description This query indicates if the output signal generation is active for the specified monitoring BNC connector located on the rear panel: λ MONitor1 is the out BNC connector (for spectrum monitoring). MONitor2 is the Power out BNC connector (for power monitoring).
  • Page 101 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands OUTPut:SYNChronization[:STATe] Description This command controls the activation of the output signal generation on the Trig out BNC connector located on the rear panel. At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax :OUTPut:SYNChronization[:STATe]<wsp><state> Parameter(s) state: State of the Trig out output.
  • Page 102 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands SOURce Commands and Queries Quick reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section [SOURce] FREQuency [CW|FIXed] <frequency>[<unit>]| see p. 98 MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault| UP|DOWN [CW|FIXed]? [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] see p. 99 STEP [WIDTh] <step>[<unit>]|MAXimum| see p. 100 MINimum|DEFault|UP| DOWN [WIDTh]? [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] see p. 101...
  • Page 103 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands Command Overview Parameter(s) Section SPEed LIST? see p. 121 STARt <start>[<unit>]| see p. 122 MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault STARt? [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] see p. 123 STOP <stop>[<unit>]| see p. 124 MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault STOP? [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] see p. 125 Tunable Laser Source...
  • Page 104 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands Commands and Queries [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed] Description This command sets the absolute or relative frequency of a non-swept signal. During the tuning of the emission frequency, bit #1 (SETTling) is set in the Operation Status Condition register (see Operational / Questionable Status Reporting on page 48).
  • Page 105 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed]? Description This query returns a value indicating either the current absolute frequency or the minimum/maximum/default absolute frequency of a non-swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to DEFault. Syntax [:SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed]?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s)
  • Page 106 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed]:STEP[:WIDTh] Description This command specifies the size of steps used to perform relative frequency of a non-swept signal. You can perform relative frequency tuning through the command [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed] on page 98 with the UP/DOWN keywords.
  • Page 107 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|FIXed]:STEP[:WIDTh]? Description This query returns a value indicating either the current frequency step size or the minimum/maximum/default frequency step size for relative tuning of a non-swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to DEFault..
  • Page 108 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STARt Description This command sets the start frequency of a swept signal. At *RST, this value will be set to MINimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STARt<wsp><start>[<unit>]| MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault Parameter(s) start: Value corresponding to the start frequency in Hz (if no unit is specified).
  • Page 109 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STARt? Description This query indicates either the current or the minimum/maximum/default start frequency of a swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to MINimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STARt?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s) MAXimum The query returns the maximum possible start frequency for the laser model.
  • Page 110 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STOP Description This command sets the stop frequency of a swept signal. At *RST, this value will be set to MAXimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STOP<wsp><stop>[<unit>]| MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault Parameter(s) stop: Value corresponding to the stop frequency in Hz (if no unit is specified).
  • Page 111 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STOP? Description This query indicates either the current or the minimum/maximum/default stop frequency of a swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to MAXimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SWEep:STOP?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s) MAXimum The query returns the maximum possible stop frequency for the laser model.
  • Page 112 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:OPTimization:BCOMpensation[:STATe] Description This command enables/disables the backlash compensation optimization during a sweep. At *RST, this value is set to ON. Syntax [:SOURce]:OPTimization:BCOMpensation[:STATe]<wsp><state> Parameter(s) state: State of the backlash compensation optimization. The allowed values are: OFF|0: disables the backlash compensation.
  • Page 113 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:OPTimization:OLINewidth[:STATe] Description This command enables/disables the optimized linewidth optimization while tuning the laser. At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax [:SOURce]:OPTimization:OLINewidth[:STATe]<wsp><state> Parameter(s) state: State of the optimized linewidth optimization. The allowed values are: OFF|0: disables optimized linewidth.
  • Page 114 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:CYCLe:CONTinuous Description This command enables/disables the continuous sweep mode. At *RST, this value is set to OFF. Syntax [:SOURce]:SWEep:CYCLe:CONTinuous<wsp><state> Parameter(s) state: State of the sweep. The allowed values are: OFF|0: disables continuous sweep cycle mode. The sweep cycles are not continuously repeated.
  • Page 115 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:CYCLe:COUNt Description This command sets the number of sweep cycles you want the instrument to perform. At *RST, this value is set to 1. Applicability This command applies if the continuous repeat is disabled ([SOURce]:SWEep:CYCLe:CONTinuous on page 108 set to OFF).
  • Page 116 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:CYCLe:COUNt? Description This query indicates either the number of sweep cycles set or the minimum/maximum/default number of sweep cycles. At *RST, this value is set to 1. Syntax [:SOURce]:SWEep:CYCLe:COUNt?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s) MAXimum The query returns the maximum possible number of sweep cycles.
  • Page 117 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:HOLDoff Description This command sets the time duration of the pause to perform after sweep completion. At *RST, this value is set to 0.0 second. Syntax [:SOURce]:SWEep:HOLDoff<wsp><pause>[<unit>]| MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault Parameter(s) pause: Numeric value corresponding to the pause in second.
  • Page 118 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:HOLDoff? Description This query returns a value indicating either the current pause duration after sweep completion, or the minimum/maximum/default possible pause duration. At *RST, this value is set to 0.0 second. Syntax [:SOURce]:SWEep:HOLDoff?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault]...
  • Page 119 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:REST Description This command sets the spectrum position when the source return to idle after completion of a sweep sequence. At *RST, this value is set to START. Syntax [:SOURce]:SWEep:REST<wsp><position> Parameter(s) position: Position of the laser after sweep sequence completion. Possible...
  • Page 120 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:SWEep:REST? Description This query indicates the spectrum position when the source return to idle after completion of a sweep sequence. At *RST, this value is set to START. Syntax [:SOURce]:SWEep:REST? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <position>...
  • Page 121 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength[:CW|FIXed] Description This command selects the absolute or relative wavelength of a non-swept signal. During the tuning of the emission wavelength, bit #1 (SETTling) is set in the Operation Status Condition register (see Operational / Questionable Status Reporting on page 48).
  • Page 122 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength[:CW|FIXed]? Description This query returns a value indicating either the current absolute wavelength or the minimum/maximum/default absolute wavelength of a non-swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to DEFault. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength[:CW|FIXed]?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s)
  • Page 123 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength[:CW|FIXed]:STEP[:WIDTh] Description This command sets the step size used to select the relative wavelength of a non-swept signal. You can perform relative wavelength tuning through the command [SOURce]:WAVelength[:CW|FIXed] on page 115 with the UP/DOWN keywords.
  • Page 124 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength[:CW|FIXed]:STEP[:WIDTh]? Description This query returns a value indicating either the current wavelength step size or the minimum/maximum/default wavelength step size for relative tuning of a non-swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to DEFault.
  • Page 125 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed Description This command sets the speed for a sweep. At *RST, this value is set to MAXimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed<wsp><speed>| MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault Parameter(s) speed: Numeric value corresponding to the speed in meter per second. To know the valid speed range, use the query [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed? on page 120 (MIN and MAX parameters).
  • Page 126 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed? Description This query returns a value indicating either the current sweep speed, or the minimum/maximum/default possible sweep speed. At *RST, this value is set to MAXimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s) MAXimum The query returns the maximum possible speed in meter per second.
  • Page 127 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed:LIST? Description This query returns the list of supported speeds for a sweep. This command has no associated *RST condition. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:SPEed:LIST? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <speed> Response(s) speed: Value corresponding to the vector of speed values in meter per second.
  • Page 128 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STARt Description This command sets the start wavelength of a swept signal. At *RST, this value will be set to MINimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STARt<wsp><start>[<unit>]| MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault Parameter(s) start: Value corresponding to the start wavelength in meter (if no unit is specified).
  • Page 129 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STARt? Description This query indicates either the current or the minimum/maximum/default start wavelength of a swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to MINimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STARt?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s) MAXimum The query returns the maximum possible start wavelength for the laser model.
  • Page 130 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STOP Description This command sets the stop wavelength of a swept signal. At *RST, this value will be set to MAXimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STOP<wsp><stop>[<unit>]| MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault Parameter(s) stop: Value corresponding to the stop wavelength in meters (if no unit is specified).
  • Page 131 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands [SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STOP? Description This query indicates either the current or the minimum/maximum/default stop wavelength of a swept signal. At *RST, this value is set to MAXimum. Syntax [:SOURce]:WAVelength:SWEep:STOP?<wsp> [MAXimum|MINimum|DEFault] Parameter(s) MAXimum The query returns the maximum possible stop wavelength for the laser model.
  • Page 132 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands STATus Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section STATus OPERation CONDition? see p. 126 QUEStionable CONDition? see p. 127 Commands and Queries :STATus:OPERation:CONDition? Description This query returns the content of the condition register associated with the operation status structure.
  • Page 133 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands :STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? Description This query returns the content of the condition register associated with the questionable status structure. Reading the condition register is nondestructive. Type Overlapping, query only. Syntax :STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <condition>...
  • Page 134 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands SYSTem Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section SYSTem DATE <year>,<month>,<day> see p. 128 DATE? see p. 129 SYSTem ERRor [:NEXT]? see p. 130 TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second> see p. 131 TIME? see p. 131 VERSion? see p.
  • Page 135 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands SYSTem:DATE? Description This query returns the current date from the instrument's internal calendar. This query has no associated *RST condition. Syntax :SYSTem:DATE? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <year>,<month>,<day> Response(s) year: Integer corresponding to the year in the instrument’s date.
  • Page 136 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Description This query returns the error/event queue for the next item and removes it from the queue. This query has no associated *RST condition. Type Overlapping, query only. Syntax :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <code>,<description[,Info]>...
  • Page 137 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands SYSTem:TIME Description This command sets the instrument's internal clock to the current time. This command has no associated *RST condition. Syntax :SYSTem:TIME<wsp><hour>,<minute>,<second> Parameter(s) hour: Hour information in 24 hour format, in the range 0 to 23.
  • Page 138 SYSTem:VERSion? Description This query returns the SCPI revision to which the instrument complies. This query has no associated *RST condition. Syntax :SYSTem:VERSion? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <version> Response(s) version: Fixed point number corresponding to the year followed by the revision number of the SCPI standard to which the instrument complies.
  • Page 139 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands TRIGger Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section TRIGger [SEQuence] SOURce see p. 133 [SEQuence] SOURce? see p. 134 Commands and Queries TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce Description This command selects the source of the trigger event for a sweep.
  • Page 140 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce? Description This query returns the selected source of the trigger event detector for a sweep sequence. At *RST, this value is set to IMMediate. Syntax :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <source> Response(s) source:...
  • Page 141 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands UNIT Commands and Queries Quick Reference Command Overview Parameter(s) Section UNIT POWer <unit> see p. 135 POWer? see p. 136 TEMPerature <unit> see p. 136 TEMPerature? see p. 137 Commands and Queries UNIT:POWer Description This command selects a default unit for commands that set absolute power.
  • Page 142 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands UNIT:POWer? Description This query returns the selected default unit for commands that set absolute power. At *RST, this value is set to DBM. Syntax :UNIT:POWer? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <unit> Response(s) unit: Default unit for commands that set absolute power: DBM: the default power unit is set to dBm.
  • Page 143 SCPI Command Reference T200S Specific Commands UNIT:TEMPerature? Description This query returns the selected default unit for commands that set temperature. At *RST, this value is set to CEL. Syntax :UNIT:TEMPerature? Parameter(s) None. Response Syntax <unit> Response(s) unit: Default unit for commands that set temperature: C|CEL: the temperature unit is set to Celsius.
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