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User Guide FTB-9100 Optical Switch for FTB-500...
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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.
Contents Contents Copyright Information ......................ii Certification Information ......................v 1 Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch ........... 1 Main Features .........................1 Basic Switching Principles .......................2 Typical Application, OTDR Testing ...................3 Conventions ..........................4 2 Getting Started with Your Optical Switch ..........5 Inserting and Removing Test Modules ..................5...
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Contents B SCPI Command Reference ................39 Quick Reference Command Tree ...................40 Product-Specific Commands—Description ................41 Index .........................61 FTB-9100...
F.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.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive And their amendments Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue Quebec, Quebec Canada, G1M 2K2 (418) 683-0211 Equipment Type/Environment: Test &...
Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch Main Features The FTB-9100 Optical Switch provides highly accurate and repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching for the FTB-500 test modules. OPTICAL SWITCH Common port COMMON FTB-9100 Note: Actual connectors may differ from the illustration. The Optical Switch enhances test performances by...
Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch Basic Switching Principles The FTB-9100 Optical Switch supports local control (via the ToolBox software) and remote control (through GPIB, RS-232, or Ethernet TCP/IP using SCPI commands or the provided LabVIEW drivers). For more information, refer to the FTB-500 user guide.
You can use your switch to test several fibers with an OTDR without having to connect and disconnect them before each acquisition. OPTICAL SWITCH Fibers SM OTDR under test Patchcord COMMON FTB-9100 For more information, refer to the EXFO OTDR user guide. Optical Switch...
Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch 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.
Getting Started with Your Optical Switch AUTION Your Optical Switch contains sensitive precision optical components. To ensure reliable, long-term service, observe proper handling and operating instructions. At no time should the module be subject to shock or impact. Inserting and Removing Test Modules AUTION Never insert or remove a module while the FTB-500 is turned on.
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4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into the grooves of the receptacle’s module slot. 5. Push the module all the way to the back of the slot, until the retaining screw makes contact with the receptacle casing. 6. Place the FTB-500 so that its left panel is facing you. FTB-9100...
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch Inserting and Removing Test Modules 7. While applying slight pressure to the module, turn the retaining screw clockwise until it is tightened. This will secure the module into its “seated” position. Turn retaining screw knob clockwise FTB-500 left panel When you turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect...
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2. Position the FTB-500 so that the left panel is facing you. 3. Turn the retaining screw counterclockwise until it stops. The module will be slowly released from the slot. Turn retaining screw knob(s) counterclockwise FTB-500 left panel 4. Place the FTB-500 so that the right panel is facing you. FTB-9100...
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch Inserting and Removing Test Modules 5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connector) and pull it out. Optical Switch...
Getting Started with Your Optical Switch Starting the Optical Switch Application Starting the Optical Switch Application Your FTB-9100 Optical Switch module can be configured and controlled from its dedicated ToolBox application. Note: For details about ToolBox, refer to the FTB-500 user guide.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch Starting the Optical Switch Application The main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to control the Optical Switch: Title bar Data display Function Control Center Status bar Note: You can also control the switch directly from ToolBox’s OTDR application, as explained in the OTDR user guide.
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Remote: Module controlled remotely, but local commands can also be used (some products only). Lockout: Module controlled remotely only. Current date and time Battery indicator For more information about automating or remotely controlling the FTB-9100 Optical Switch, refer to your platform user guide. FTB-9100...
Getting Started with Your Optical Switch Exiting the Application Exiting the Application Closing any application that is not currently being used helps freeing system memory. To close the application from the main window: Click in the top right corner of the main window. Click the Exit button located at the bottom of the function bar.
Operating the Optical Switch Before using the FTB-9100 Optical Switch in a test setup, you must first connect the ports to other test components and select a switching configuration. Note: You can configure your switch before connecting it to your test setup.
Operating the Optical Switch Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or non-angled (UPC) polishing. A green border around the baseplate indicates that it is for APC-type connectors.
To ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings: Always inspect fiber ends and make sure that they are clean as explained below before inserting them into the port. EXFO is not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling.
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If your connector features a screwsleeve, tighten the connector enough to firmly maintain the fiber in place. Do not overtighten, as this will damage the fiber and the port. Note: If your fiber-optic cable is not properly aligned and/or connected, you will notice heavy loss and reflection. FTB-9100...
Operating the Optical Switch Optimizing the Application for Repeatability Optimizing the Application for Repeatability The optimization for repeatability ensures better accuracy in positioning the light path when switching. With optimization activated, every time a switching occurs, the switch mechanism returns to the “no continuity” (Off) position before aligning to a new channel position.
2. In the Output Port Selection panel, select the port through which you want to direct the light. Note: You can change the output port at any time, and as many times as you want. You cannot preset output switch port activation sequences You must activate each port manually. FTB-9100...
Operating the Optical Switch Saving and Recalling Configurations Saving and Recalling Configurations Once you have set the FTB-9100 Optical Switch parameters, you can save your custom configuration and recall it at any time. You can also recall the factory-defined settings.
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To revert to factory settings: 1. Select the Configuration function tab. 2. Click the Reset Module to Factory Settings button. MPORTANT Reverting to the factory settings will interrupt any module operation in progress. MPORTANT The operation may take a few seconds to complete. FTB-9100...
Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessary. 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.
Make sure you dry the surfaces before evaporation occurs. 4. With a dry lint-free wiping cloth, gently wipe the same surfaces three times with a rotating movement. 5. Throw out the wiping cloths after one use. FTB-9100...
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9. Continue to turn as you withdraw the cleaning tip. 10. Repeat steps 7 to 9, but this time with a dry cleaning tip (2.5 mm tip provided by EXFO). Note: Make sure you don’t touch the soft end of the cleaning tip and verify the cleanliness of the cotton tip.
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). 4. Gently turn the cleaning tip one full turn, then continue to turn as you withdraw it. FTB-9100...
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6c. With a dry lint-free wiping cloth, gently wipe the same surfaces to ensure that the connector and ferrule are perfectly dry. 6d. Verify connector surface with a portable fiber-optic microscope(for example, EXFO’s FOMS) or fiber inspection probe(for example, EXFO’s FIP). ARNING Verifying the surface of the connector WHILE THE UNIT IS ACTIVE WILL result in permanent eye damage.
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...
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Possible cause Recommended action Insertion loss higher than Dirty optical Clean all optical expected. connectors. connectors. Improper wavelength Switch to the correct selected on other wavelength on all instruments instruments being used. Poor repeatability. Optical source is Wait for source to stabilize.
Troubleshooting Obtaining Online Help Obtaining Online Help An online version of the FTB-9100 Optical Switch user guide is conveniently available at all times from the application. Note: You will also find a printable PDF version on your installation CD. To access online help: Click the Help button on the function bar.
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.
Select the Technical Support tab to view phone numbers and active Internet links to EXFO’s Technical Support Group. Use these links to send an information request by e-mail or to access EXFO’s web site. Select the Module Information tab to view the module identification, serial number and firmware version.
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 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,...
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.
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 number.
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...
MPORTANT 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. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model FTB-9100-01-12-B-XX...
SCPI Command Reference This appendix presents detailed information on the commands and queries supplied with your FTB-9100 Optical Switch. MPORTANT Since the FTB-500 can house many instruments, you must explicitly specify which instrument you want to remotely control. You must add the following mnemonic at the beginning of any command or query that you send to an instrument: LINStrument<LogicalInstrumentPos>:...
SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:CLOSe Description This command positions the optical switch to the reset position. In this position, there is no optical continuity. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:CLOSe Parameter(s) None Example(s) ROUT:CLOSE Notes For all switches except: 1x2, 2x2, and 2x4.
(no optical continuity) to the channel position in effect when the switch was turned off. *RST has no effect on this command. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:OPEN Parameter(s) None Example(s) ROUT:OPEN Notes For all switches except: 1x2, 2x2, and 2x4. See Also ROUTe[1..n]:OPEN ROUTe[1..n]:OPEN:STATe? FTB-9100...
SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:OPEN:STATe? Description This query returns a value indicating whether the switch is optically open or closed. On *RST, the value of this setting is OFF. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:OPEN:STATe? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <OpticalContinuity> Response(s) OpticalContinuity: The response data syntax for <OpticalContinuity>...
Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <Type> Response(s) Type: The response data syntax for <Type> is defined as a <STRING RESPONSE DATA> element. The <Type> response is a string indicating the switch type in the format 9x99. Example(s) ROUT:PATH:CAT? returns "2x2" FTB-9100...
SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN Description This command sets the switch to a specific channel. On *RST, the selected output channel depends on the switch configuration: a) For 1xN switch configuration: Output 1. b) For 2x4 switch configuration: no continuity for both Input 1 and Input 2.
Input 2 has no continuity. c) For a 2x2 switch, a number, 1 or 2, where: 1, means BYPASS state. 2, means INSERT state. Example(s) ROUT:SCAN 1 ROUT:SCAN? returns 1 ROUT:SCAN 2 ROUT:SCAN? returns 2 See Also ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN? ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:PREV ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:NEXT FTB-9100...
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SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN? Description This query returns a value indicating the current switch position. On *RST, the selected output channel depends on the switch configuration: a) For 1xN switch configuration: Output 1. b) For 2x4 switch configuration: no continuity for both Input 1 and Input 2.
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Input 2 has no continuity. c) For a 2x2 switch, a number, 1 or 2, where: 1, means BYPASS state. 2, means INSERT state. Example(s) ROUT:SCAN 1 ROUT:SCAN? returns 1 ROUT:SCAN 2 ROUT:SCAN? returns 2 See Also ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:PREV ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:NEXT FTB-9100...
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SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust Description This command makes the switch mechanism return to a reference position before aligning to the current position. This command is an event and has no associated *RST condition or query form. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust Parameter(s) None Example(s)
ON corresponds to 1 and OFF corresponds to 0. The <AutoAdjust> parameter enables or disables the optimization for repeatability. 1 or ON, enables the optimization for repeatability. 0 or OFF, disables the optimization for repeatability. FTB-9100...
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SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust:AUTO Example(s) ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO 0 ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO? returns 0 (optimization for repeatability is not selected). ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO 1 ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO? returns 1 (optimization for repeatability is selected). Notes For all switches except: 1x2 and 2x2. See Also ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust:AUTO? Optical Switch...
This provides faster switching times, but less repeatability. On *RST, the value of this setting is OFF. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust:AUTO? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <AutoAdjust> Response(s) AutoAdjust: The response data syntax for <AutoAdjust> is defined as a <NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA> element. FTB-9100...
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SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:ADJust:AUTO? The <AutoAdjust> response represents the current state of the <Optimize for repeatability> option, where: 1, <Optimize for repeatability> option is selected. 0, <Optimize for repeatability> option is not selected. Example(s) ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO 0 ROUT:SCAN:ADJ:AUTO? returns 0 (optimization for repeatability is not selected).
This command moves the switch to the next position. This command is an event and has no associated *RST condition or query form. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:NEXT Parameter(s) None Example(s) ROUT:SCAN 1 ROUT:SCAN:NEXT ROUT:SCAN? returns 2 See Also ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN? ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:PREV FTB-9100...
SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:PREV Description This command moves the switch to its previous position. This command is an event and has no associated *RST condition or query form. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:PREV Parameter(s) None Example(s) ROUT:SCAN 2 ROUT:SCAN:PREV ROUT:SCAN? returns 1 See Also ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN?
1 or ON, enables the synchronous mode for changing position. 0 or OFF, disables the synchronous mode for changing position. Example(s) ROUT:SCAN:SYNC 0 ROUT:SCAN:SYNC? returns 0 ROUT:SCAN 12 STATUS? returns BUSY (Module busy) See Also ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN? ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:SYNChronous? FTB-9100...
SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:SYNChronous? Description This query returns a value indicating whether the switch is changing position synchronously or not. On *RST, the value of this setting is ON. Syntax :ROUTe[1..n]:SCAN:SYNChronous? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <Synchronous> Response(s) Synchronous: The response data syntax for <Synchronous>...
*RST condition or query form. Syntax :SNUMber? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <SerialNumber> Response(s) SerialNumber: The response data syntax for <SerialNumber> is defined as a <STRING RESPONSE DATA> element. The <SerialNumber> response represents a string containing the modules serial number. Example(s) SNUM? returns "123456-AB" FTB-9100...
SCPI Command Reference Product-Specific Commands—Description :STATus? Description This query returns a value indicating the status of the switch (READY, BUSY, etc.) This command is an event and has no associated *RST condition or query form. Syntax :STATus? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax <Status>...
4 front panel description ........1 certification information ........v front panel, cleaning ........23 cleaning FTB-9100 Optical Switch. see optical switch EUI connectors........26 fiber ends ..........17 fixed connectors ........24 front panel..........23 help. see online user guide common port ..........
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32 function..........20 service and repairs ........35 optimization for repeatability ....19 service centers ..........36 problem with......... 29 shipping to EXFO......... 35 optical switch software. see application available models ........1 specifications, product ........ 37 bidirectional ..........2 status bar ............
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Index technical specifications........ 37 technical support ........31, 32 temperature for storage......23 transportation requirements ....23, 32 user guide. see online user guide warranty certification ........... 34 exclusions ..........34 general ..........33 liability........... 34 null and void.......... 33 Optical Switch...
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CHINESE REGULATION ON RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 中国关于危害物质限制的规定 NAMES AND CONTENTS OF THE TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES OR ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS EXFO PRODUCT 包含在本 EXFO 产品中的有毒有害物质或元素的名称和含量 Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在...
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MARKING REQUIREMENTS 标注要求 Product Environmental protection use period (years) Logo 产品 环境保护使用期限 ( 年 ) 标志 This Exfo product 本 EXFO 产品 Battery 电池 If applicable. 閸稙骀钐祤塞粒。...
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