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  • Page 1 ASE BROADBAND LIGHT SOURCE FLS-2300B R&D AND MANUFACTURING USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Safety Information ....................9 3 Getting Started with Your Light Source ........... 13 Installing your FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source in a Rackmount ......13 Turning On and Off the ASE Broadband Light Source ............15 FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source Display ..............16 4 Setting ASE Broadband Light Source Parameters ........
  • Page 4 Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ............45 8 Troubleshooting ..................47 ASE Broadband Light Source Error Messages ...............47 GPIB Troubleshooting ......................51 Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site ................52 Contacting the Technical Support Group ................53 Transportation ........................54 9 Warranty ......................55 General Information ......................55...

  • Page 5: Certification Informationf.c.c. Information

    Certification InformationF.C.C. Information Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in the United States. However, compliance verification tests are systematically performed on most EXFO equipment. Information Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European Union.
  • Page 6 Canada G1M 2K2 (418) 683-0211 Equipment Type/Environment: Industrial Scientific Equipment Trade Name/Model No.: FLS-2300B ASE Braodband Source Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN 61010-1:1993 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and A2: 1995 Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.

  • Page 7: Introducing The Fls-2300B Ase Broadband Light Source

    PMD measurements, communication link characterization and fiber sensing. The excellent spectral stability of the FLS-2300B source as well as its high output power stability make this source useful for fast and reliable characterization of high-loss DWDM passive components such as thin film filters, arrayed waveguides and fiber Bragg gratings.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source Front Panel Front Panel Setup menu access FLS-2300 ASE BROADBAND SOURCE Navigation/ menu setting Display buttons Confirmation ENTER Setup button Lock ACTIVE Active LED On/Off Unlock Source lock Interlock connector Power Source activation/deactivation button...

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source Back Panel Back Panel Serial port (RS-232 DTE) GPIB port Fuse holder MODEL: GO GPIB IEEE 488.2 Serial Port LR107723 Power 100-240 V 50/60 Hz inlet F2AL250 V SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 10: Safety Features

    Light Source is supplied with special security features. Interlock Connector The FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source is equipped with a remote interlock connector so you can install a security switch or panic button. The ASE Broadband Light Source is shipped with an internally shorted interlock cap.
  • Page 11 Source Interlock circuit is open. Three-Second Safety Delay The FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source provides a three-second safety delay between the instrument activation and actual light emission. During this three-second delay, you may cancel the activation of the laser by using the instrument activation/deactivation button, by opening the interlock circuit or by using the software key button.

  • Page 12: Conventions

    Introducing the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this manual, 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

    Safety Information ARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times. ARNING Use of controls, adjustments and procedures for operation and maintenance other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 14 The unit has an active LED on its front panel. When lit, this LED indicates that an optical signal is being emitted from the source port. The active LED will turn on three seconds before the source starts emitting. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 15: Electrical Safety Information

    The color coding used in the electric cable depends on the cable. New plugs should meet the local safety requirements and include: adequate load-carrying capacity ground connection cable clamp MPORTANT EXFO assumes no liability if you attempt to perform internal service on this unit. ASE Broadband Light Source...
  • Page 16 (IEC, 5 mm x 20 mm (0.197 in x 0.787 in), fast-blow, 250 V, 2 A). Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders. Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has been disconnected from its electrical supply. FLS-2300B...
  • Page 17 Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Equipment Ratings Temperature Operation 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) Relative humidity 0 % to 80 % non-condensing Maximum operation altitude 2000 m (6562 ft) Pollution degree Installation category...

  • Page 19: Getting Started With Your Light Source

    Light Source Installing your FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source in a Rackmount You can place your FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source in a rackmount to facilitate its usage. To install the rackmount: 1. Fix the angle iron using four flat Phillips screws.
  • Page 20 Getting Started with Your Light Source Installing your FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source in a Rackmount To install your FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source in a rackmount: 1. Slide the benchtop unit into the rackmount and tighten it from underneath using the four cover fixing screws.

  • Page 21: Turning On And Off The Ase Broadband Light Source

    Getting Started with Your Light Source Turning On and Off the ASE Broadband Light Source Turning On and Off the ASE Broadband Light Source ARNING Before turning on the source, please read the Electrical Safety Information on page 9. To turn on and off the ASE Broadband Light Source : Press the red button located in the lower left-hand corner of the front panel.

  • Page 22: Fls-2300B Ase Broadband Light Source Display

    Getting Started with Your Light Source FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source Display FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source Display Form the main window of your unit, you can get important information on the source with just one glance. Remotely-locked keyboard indicator...

  • Page 23: Setting Ase Broadband Light Source Parameters

    Setting ASE Broadband Light Source Parameters The blue button on the right side of the display provides access to the single-level Setup menu. You can access the Setup menu even while the source is active. The figure below shows Setup menu items. GPIB Refresh Rate 8 Hz...

  • Page 24: Setting Refresh Rate

    3. Press ENTER to access the Refresh Rate edit box. 4. Use the up/down arrow keys to set the refresh rate between 1/2 Hz, 1 Hz, 2 Hz, 4 Hz, 8 Hz and 16 Hz. 5. Press ENTER to confirm the new refresh rate. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 25: Setting Backlight

    Setting ASE Broadband Light Source Parameters Setting Backlight Setting Backlight In certain circumstances, you might want to deactivate the display backlight. To deactivate the backlight: 1. Press the Setup button. 2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Backlight (the item will be displayed in reverse video).

  • Page 26: Setting Video Mode

    N.A. Video Mode Flow Ctrl N.A. Exit Refresh Rate RS232 / GPIB GPIB 8 Hz Backlight GPIB Addr. Baud Rate Contrast N.A. Baud Rate Video Mode Flow Ctrl N.A. Exit Exit 5. Press ENTER to confirm the video mode. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 27: Resetting The Ase Broadband Light Source

    Setting ASE Broadband Light Source Parameters Resetting the ASE Broadband Light Source Resetting the ASE Broadband Light Source You may want to reset the ASE Broadband Light Source parameters to their original values. To reset parameters to values at time of purchase, while turning on the unit: Press ENTER until the unit beeps three times.

  • Page 29: Operating The Ase Broadband Light Source

    Operating the ASE Broadband Light Source To activate the source: 1. Setup the source as explained in Setting ASE Broadband Light Source Parameters on page 17. 2. Make sure that the interlock circuit is closed by turning the source lock to the Unlock position.
  • Page 30 To deactivate the source, press the On/Off button again. The active LED on the module front will then turn off and the display will read "Source OFF." Note: To obtain optimum stability, let the laser source warm up for 2 hours. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 31: Controlling The Source Remotely

    Controlling the Source Remotely You can control the CD/PMD Analyzer Source remotely either by: a GPIB interface (through a GPIB cable connected to the GPIB port) an RS-232 interface (through a serial cable connected to the serial port). GPIB port Serial port (RS-232 DTE) Fuse holder MODEL: GO...
  • Page 32 Specific commands for the ASE Broadband Light Source are shown in the Product-Specific Commands—Quick Reference table on page 83. You can find detailed information in the Remonte Control Commands appendix. When the ASE Broadband Light Source is remotely controlled, RM appears in the upper right-hand corner of the display. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 33: Setting Remote Command Mode

    Controlling the Source Remotely Setting Remote Command Mode Setting Remote Command Mode To remotely control the ASE Broadband Light Source, you must set a GPIB address or activate the RS-232 port. To set a remote command mode: 1. Press the Setup button. 2.

  • Page 34: Setting Gpib Address

    GPIB Backlight GPIB Addr. Contrast Baud Rate N.A. Video Mode Flow Ctrl N.A. Exit 3. Press ENTER, then use the up/down arrow keys to select a GPIB address between 1 and 30. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 35: Setting Baud Rate

    Controlling the Source Remotely Setting Baud Rate Setting Baud Rate The baud rate is a parameter related to RS-232 communication. It determines the speed at which data is sent between the unit and a computer, in bits per second (bps). To change the baud rate for your remote communications: 1.

  • Page 36: Setting Flow Control

    3. Press ENTER, then use the up/down arrow keys to select the type of flow you want. "None" means no flow control. "Soft" allows the unit or computer controlling it, to turn the data transmission on or off. 4. Press ENTER to confirm. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 37: Communication Parameters

    Controlling the Source Remotely Communication Parameters Communication Parameters Note: EOS means “End of String.” EOI means “End or Identify.” For GPIB Communication Terminate Read on EOS Set EOI with EOS on Writes Type of compare on EOS 8 bits EOS byte Send EOI at end of Writes GPIB primary address See Setting GPIB Address on page 28...

  • Page 38: Standard Status Data Structure

    The diagram displayed on page 35 is a useful aid in understanding the general commands and how a service request (SRQ) is generated. Standard Event Status Register (ESR) Bits Mnemonics Bit Value Power On Not used Command Error Execution Error Device Dependent Error 8 Query Error Not used Operation Complete FLS-2300B...
  • Page 39 Controlling the Source Remotely Standard Status Data Structure Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) Bits Mnemonics Bit Value Power on Not used Command error Execution error Device dependent error Query error Not used Operation complete ASE Broadband Light Source...
  • Page 40 Message available Not used Error / Event queue Not used Not used Service Request Enable Register (SRE) Bits Mnemonics Bit Value Not used Reserved Event status byte Message available Not used Error / Event queue Not used Not used FLS-2300B...
  • Page 41 Controlling the Source Remotely Standard Status Data Structure Standard Event Status Register (ESR) & & & & & & & & Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE) Message Output Queue not Empty Error / Event Ouput Queue not Empty read by serial poll ESB MAV Status Byte Service Request...
  • Page 42 1 and will remain there until read by a serial poll –even if the reason or condition causing the service request no longer exists. Similarly, if a serial poll reads the RQS, it is reset to 0, whether or not the condition causing the service request still exists. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 43: Command Structure

    Controlling the Source Remotely Command Structure Command Structure The GPIB and RS-232 commands follow the guidelines determined by the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) consortium. For example, the following command syntax is used to activate or deactivate the source. SOUR:POW[:STAT]<wsp><Boolean>...

  • Page 44: Error Messages Format

    Controlling the Source Remotely Error Messages Format Error Messages Format System and device specific errors are managed by the FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source. The generic format for error messages is illustrated in the following figure. <Error <Device dependent ”...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always clean fiber-optic connectors before using them. Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 46: Cleaning Eui Connectors

    Pull Push 2. Moisten a 2.5 mm cleaning tip provided by EXFO with one drop of isopropyl alcohol (alcohol may leave traces if used abundantly). 3. Slowly insert the cleaning tip into the EUI adapter until it comes out on the other side (a slow clockwise rotating movement may help).
  • Page 47 6d. Verify connector surface with a portable fiber-optic microscope (e.g., EXFO’s FOMS) or fiber inspection probe (e.g., EXFO’s FIP). ARNING Verifying the surface of the connector WHILE THE UNIT IS ACTIVE WILL result in permanent eye damage.

  • Page 48: Replacing Fuses

    Replacing Fuses Replacing Fuses The FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source contains two F2.0L250V-type fuses (IEC, 5 mm x 20 mm (0.197 in x 0.787 in), fast-acting, low breaking capacity, 250 V). The fuse holder is located at the back of the ASE Broadband Light Source, just beside the power inlet.

  • Page 49: Recalibrating The Unit

    Under normal use, EXFO recommends calibrating your unit every year. Upgrading the Embedded Software To upgrade the ASE Broadband Light Source embedded software, you will need to obtain the upgrade files from EXFO’s Technical Support Group. You will also need a null-modem cable. MPORTANT You may upgrade software in DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 9x, or...
  • Page 50 The unit display remains off, the unit beeps once and the upgrade program starts automatically. A progress bar on the PC screen indicates the upgrade status. Once the software upgrade is complete, the Reboot device for self-test message appears. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 51: Recycling And Disposal (Applies To European Union Only)

    This equipment was sold after August 13, 2005 (as identified by the black rectangle). Unless otherwise noted in a separate agreement between EXFO and a customer, distributor or commercial partner, EXFO will cover costs related to the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Restart your unit to solve the problem. Checksum error while reading the module’s FIFO. Command not accepted: If problem persists, call EXFO for assistance. The command that caused the warning will be lost. The unit may continue with the program even if the command was not performed.
  • Page 54 ASE Broadband Light Source Error Messages Warning/Error Description Recommended Action Number FIFO not ready for reading: If problem persists, call EXFO for assistance. The unit’s FIFO is not ready for reading. Commands sent will be ignored. Laser over-current: Call EXFO for assistance.
  • Page 55 Call EXFO for assistance. A problem occurred when accessing the EEPROM memory (read or write). No more room in the command pipe: If problem persists, call EXFO for assistance. A command could not be added to the command pipe. Timeout error: Call EXFO for assistance.
  • Page 56 Array boundary error: Restart your unit to solve the problem. A table index is outside the boundaries set by the array. 32305 Invalid Opcode: Restart your unit to solve the problem. The unit did not recognize the binary code. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 57: Gpib Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting GPIB Troubleshooting GPIB Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Unable to communicate Incorrect Select the correct with ASE Broadband Light communication type communication type: RS-232 or Source (no response from selected. GPIB. *IDN? command). Incorrect Check the communication communication parameters: bus address, baud parameters.

  • Page 58: Finding Information On The Exfo Web Site

    Troubleshooting Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site The EXFO Web site provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the use of your FLS-2300B ASE Broadband Light Source. To access FAQs: 1. Type http://www.exfo.com...

  • Page 59: Contacting The Technical Support Group

    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, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • Page 60: Transportation

    Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping. Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Avoid unnecessary shock and vibration. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 61: Warranty

    EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year two years from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.

  • Page 62: Liability

    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 63: 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 64: Exfo Service Centers Worldwide

    Warranty EXFO Service Centers Worldwide EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue 1 866 683-0155 (USA and Canada) Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 Tel.: 1 418 683-5498...

  • Page 65: A Technical Specifications

    The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com www.corningcablesystems.com. Without gain-flattening option With gain-flattening option ≥...

  • Page 67: B Remote Control Commands

    Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Quick Reference The ASE Broadband Light Source recognizes the required commands identified in IEEE 488.2. The table below summarizes these commands. Command Function *CLS Clear status command *ESE Standard event status enable command *ESE? Standard event status enable query *ESR? Standard event status register query *IDN?

  • Page 68: Ieee 488.2 Commands-Description

    Standard Event Status Enable Register N.U. N.U. Syntax *ESE<wsp><RegisterValue> Parameter(s) RegisterValue: The program data syntax for <RegisterValue> is defined as a <DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA> element. The <RegisterValue>, expressed in base 2, represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status Enable Register. FLS-2300B...
  • Page 69 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *ESE The table below shows the contents of this register. Bit Weight Meaning PON 128 Power ON Enable N.U. 64 Not used CMD 32 CoMmanD Error Enable EXE 16 Execution Error Enable DDE 8 Device Dependent Error Enable QRY 4 QueRry Error Enable...
  • Page 70 The *ESE? query allows the programmer to determine the current contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register. See the contents of this register below. Standard Event Status Enable Register N.U. N.U. Syntax *ESE? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <RegisterValue> FLS-2300B...
  • Page 71 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *ESE? Response(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for <RegisterValue> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The <RegisterValue> ranges from 0 through 255. The <RegisterValue> value expressed in base 2 (binary) represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status Enable register.
  • Page 72 Standard Event Status Register. Reading the Standard Event Status Register clears it. See the contents of this register below. Standard Event Status Enable Register N.U. N.U. Syntax *ESR? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <RegisterValue> FLS-2300B...
  • Page 73 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *ESR? Response(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for <RegisterValue> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The <RegisterValue> ranges from 0 through 255. The <RegisterValue> value expressed in base 2 (binary) represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status register.
  • Page 74 The intent of the *IDN? query is for the unique identification of devices over the system interface. Syntax *IDN? Response(s) “EXFO E.-O. Engineering,FLS-2300B,xxxxxxxxxx, 2.0r0”, where – xxxxxxxx is the serial number – 2.0r0 is the Firmware level. *LOK Description This command is used to set the Remote Lockout programming state.
  • Page 75 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *LOK Example(s) *LOK 1 Notes This command can only be used when working with RS-232 communication. See Also *LOK? ASE Broadband Light Source...
  • Page 76 ASE Broadband Light Source: “0”- The source is unlocked. “1”- The source is locked. Example(s) *LOK? returns 1 Notes This command can only be used when working with RS-232 communication. See Also *LOK FLS-2300B...
  • Page 77 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *OPC Description The *OPC command allows synchronization between the instrument and an external controller. 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 78 <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The <Acknowledge> response is a single ASCII-encoded byte corresponding to 1. The receipt of an <Acknowledge> response indicates that all pending selected device operations have been completed. Example(s) *OPC? Return 1 See Also *OPC *WAI FLS-2300B...
  • Page 79 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *REM Description This command is used to set the Remote programming state that determines if the source will be controlled locally or remotely. Syntax *REM<wsp><RemoteState> Parameter(s) RemoteState: The program syntax data for <RemoteState> is defined as a <Boolean Program Data>...
  • Page 80 Any Event Enable Register setting, including the Standard Event Status Enable Register setting. d) Any Event Register setting, including the Standard Event Status Register settings. e) Calibration data that affects device specifications. f) The Service Request Enable Register setting. Syntax *RST Parameter(s) None FLS-2300B...
  • Page 81 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *SRE Description The *SRE command sets the Service Request Enable Register bits. See the contents of this register below. This register contains a mask value to enable the bits in the Status Byte Register. Serv ic e R eques t Enable R egis ter N.U.
  • Page 82 Error / Event AVailable Enable N.U. 2 Not used N.U. 1 Not used A bit value of zero shall indicate a disabled condition. Example(s) *SRE 52 where 52 = (bit ESB, bit MAV and bit EAV) See Also *SRE? *STB? FLS-2300B...
  • Page 83 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *SRE? Description The *SRE? query allows the programmer to determine the current contents of the Service Request Enable Register. See the contents of this register below. Serv ic e R eques t Enable R egis ter N.U.
  • Page 84 <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. The <RegisterValue> ranges from 0 through 255. When converted to binary (base 2), the <RegisterValue> represents the current bit values of the Service Request Enable Register. Example(s) *SRE Return 32 (bit ESB) See Also *SRE *STB? FLS-2300B...
  • Page 85 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *STB? Description The *STB? query allows the programmer to read the status byte and Master Summary Status bit. See the content of this register below. Status By te R egister R QS/ N.U. N.U. N.U.
  • Page 86 MAV 16 Message AVailable Enable N.U. 8 Not used EAV 4 Error / Event AVailable Enable N.U. 2 Not used N.U. 1 Not used Example(s) *STB? Return 68 where 68 = (bit MSS and bit EAV) See Also *SRE *SRE? FLS-2300B...
  • Page 87 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *TST? Description This query returns a binary value indicating the test results. Syntax *TST? Response Result: The response data syntax for <Result> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. A decimal value indicating the sum of all corresponding errors: “0”–No errors “1”–N/A...
  • Page 88 Remote Control Commands IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description *WAI Description The *WAI command shall prevent the device from executing any further commands or queries until the no-operation-pending flag becomes TRUE. Syntax *WAI Parameter(s) None Example(s) *WAI See Also *OPC *OPC? FLS-2300B...

  • Page 89: Product-Specific Commands-Quick Reference

    Remote Control Commands Product-Specific Commands—Quick Reference Product-Specific Commands—Quick Reference The table below summarizes commands specific to the ASE Broadband Light Source. Parameter/ Command Description Response DISP BRIG <numeric_value> Turn backlight on or off |MINimum| MAXimum BRIG? (0|1) Backlight on or off? SOUR STAT 0|1 |ON|OFF...

  • Page 90: Product-Specific Commands-Description

    “1”–turns the backlight on “0”–turns the backlight off Example DISP:BRIG 1 DISPLAY:BRIGHTNESS 0 DISPlay:BRIGhtness? Description This command returns the state of the backlight. Syntax DISP:BRIG? Response A numeric value: “1”-the backlight is on “0”-the backlight is off Example DISP:BRIG? 1 FLS-2300B...
  • Page 91 Remote Control Commands Product-Specific Commands-Description SOURce:POWer[:STATe] Description This command turns on or off the source. When the source is on, the red LED on the front of the module illuminates. Syntax SOUR:POW[:STAT]<wsp><boolean>|ON|OFF Parameters A boolean parameter: “1”–turns the source on “0”–turns the source off Example SOUR:POW:STAT 1 (turns the source on.)
  • Page 92 Description This command returns the next error in the error queue. When an error is generated, an error number is sent to the error queue. The error queue is accessed with the SYST:ERR? query. Syntax SYST:ERR? Response See SCPI-Based Errors on page 89. FLS-2300B...
  • Page 93 Description This query reads the ASE Broadband Light Source identification string. Syntax SYST:VERS? Response “EXFO E.-O. Eng. FLS-2300B vx.xx”xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx is the serial number and vx.xx is the current product version. Note This query returns the same response as the *IDN? query.

  • Page 95: Cscpi-Based Errors

    SCPI-Based Errors Error Description Probable Cause Number -100 “Command error” A command error has occurred. This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. -104 “Data type error” The parser recognized a data element different than the one allowed. -108 “Parameter not allowed”...
  • Page 96 -365 “Time out error” This is a generic device-dependent error. -400 “Query error” A query error occurred. This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. FLS-2300B...

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Index common commands........61 communication AC requirements ......... 11 parameters..........31 address, GPIB ..........28 speed ............. 29 adjusting contrast ........19 configuring display ........ 19, 20 after-sales service ........53 connector pinout configuration....26 connectors, cleaning........40 contrast, setting .......... 19 control character .........
  • Page 98 47 identification label ........53 SCPI ............38 IEEE 488.2 commands......61, 62 EUI connectors, cleaning ......40 indicator EXFO service centers........58 locked keyboard ........16 EXFO Web site..........52 remote control .........16, 26 source status ..........16 indoor use............10 initializing error buffer .........38...
  • Page 99 Index menu diagram ..........17 queries, IEEE 488.2........61 Setup ............. 17 queries, specific ...........83 non-volatile memory ........15 rackmount, installing ........13 recalibration..........43 refresh rate default............21 on/off unit........... 15 setting ............18 operating source ......... 23 register original parameters ........21 ESE ............33 ESR ............32 SRE ............34 parameters...
  • Page 100 ..........10 refresh rate ..........18 powering..........15 video mode..........20 repairing..........10 setup button ..........17 ventilation ..........10 shipping to EXFO ........57 unit recalibration .........43 software upgrading the software .......43 handshake ..........30 using source..........23 upgrade..........43 software key..........5...
  • Page 101 Index value, defining ..........17 ventilation ........... 10 video mode default ........... 21 setting ........... 20 warranty certification ........... 56 exclusions ..........56 general ..........55 liability........... 56 null and void.......... 55 window, display .......... 16 writing code..........37 Xoff/Xon characters........30 ASE Broadband Light Source...
  • Page 102 EXFO ASIA-PACIFIC 151 Chin Swee Road SINGAPORE 169876 #03-29, Manhattan House Tel.: +65 6333 8241 · Fax: +65 6333 8242 TOLL-FREE (USA and Canada) 1 800 663-3936 © 2006 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada (2006-06)

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