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- Page 1 SLED 1000 / 1300 SERIES Superluminescent LED Light Source PXIE USER MANUAL quantifiphotonics.com...
- Page 2 Information provided by Quantifi Photonics is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Quantifi Photonics 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 Quantifi Photonics.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.4 Manage CohesionUI settings 7.5 Synchronize and reinitialize CohesionUI 7.6 SCPI CohesionUI Command Console 7.7 View system information 7.7.1 PXIe Chassis 7.7.2 Module 3 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... - Page 4 11.1 Setting up NI-MAX application 11.2 Setting up NI-VISA application 11.3 Python® 2.7 code example 11.4 MATLAB® code example 12 Working with optical fibers 4 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
- Page 5 15.1 Contacting the Technical Support Group 15.2 Transportation 16 Warranty Information 16.1 General information 16.2 Liability 16.3 Exclusions 16.4 Certification 16.5 Service and repairs 5 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 6: What's In This User Manual
Controlling your SLED with CohesionUI SCPI commands: Controlling your SLED with SCPI commands Programming examples and applications Maintenance Cohesion Manager Cohesion Firmware Updater 6 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 7: Conventions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or component damage. Do not proceed unless the required conditions are met and understood. NOTE Indicates relevant information that requires your attention. 7 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 8: Safety Information
Do not install or terminate fibers while the light source is active. Turn the Quantifi Photonics product OFF before inspecting the end face(s) of the product, or any optical patch cords connected to it. Never look directly into a live fiber; ensure that your eyes are protected at all times. -
Page 9: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Store the unused product in the original protective electrostatic packaging that it was shipped in. Use a wrist strap and grounding table mat when unpacking or handling the product. 9 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 10: Introducing The Sled 1000 / 1300 Series
LabView, C++, Python, or any of the other popular programming languages used to control automatic test equipment (ATE). CohesionUI™ Quantifi Photonics' web-based graphical user interface CohesionUI is hosted on Microsoft Windows® and enables you to control your device from any supported web browser. -
Page 11: Hardware Description
4.1 Hardware description Fastening screws Fastening clip Optical output channel 1 Status LEDs Optical output channel 2 Module information Module identifier PXIe headers 11 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 12: Status Led
There is an error during the initialization of the module. solid RED There is an error, and the module is busy. flashing red 12 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 13: Setting Up Hardware
Ensure that the chassis being used supports PXIe (or contains PXI-hybrid compatible slots). If you are unsure if your chassis is compatible with your Quantifi Photonics product, please contact Quantifi Photonics Customer Support. Make sure to follow these instructions when installing or removing a Quantifi Photonics module from a PXIe chassis. CAUTION The product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). -
Page 14: Install The Module In A Pxie Chassis
Push module into slot until you feel Engage the fastening clip. Secure all Power the chassis ON. resistance from the backplane connection. fastening screws. 14 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 15: Uninstall The Module From A Pxie Chassis
Use the fastening clip to pull. Do NOT pull on the connectors. Store the module in its antistatic bag. Power ON the chassis. 15 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 16: Installing Software
6 Installing software The Cohesion Installer software package enables communication between the PXIe controller and Quantifi Photonics modules installed in a chassis. The Cohesion Installer contains all required drivers and software: CohesionDriver Driver Service for Quantifi Photonics PXIe modules CohesionSCPI... -
Page 17: Install The Cohesion Installer Software Package
1. We recommended that you save your work and close open programs before installing Cohesion Installer. 2. Locate and run CohesionInstaller-<version_number>.exe from the provided USB media device (or download it from the Quantifi Photonics website) and follow the on-screen installation prompts. - Page 18 7. On startup after rebooting the system a User Account Control prompt might be displayed. Click Yes to allow running of the Cohesion Firmware Updater Utility and proceed with the application. 18 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 19: Cohesion Manager
If you can't detect or communicate with modules: Open Cohesion Manager. Check the status of software services, and start a service if required. 19 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 20: Cohesion Firmware Updater
Cohesion Manager application. It is a single-window summary application that enables you to: view the current firmware status of all Quantifi Photonics PXIe modules installed in the chassis. update firmware to a new version if available. -
Page 21: Cohesionui - Overview
7 CohesionUI - Overview CohesionUI is a web-based graphical interface that you can use to work with your Quantifi Photonics products. CohesionUI is part of the Cohesion Installer software package. For details on Cohesion Installer, refer Installing software. 1. HOME: View all modules in the chassis 2. -
Page 22: Access A Module With Cohesionui
7.1 Access a module with CohesionUI You can access Quantifi Photonics modules via CohesionUI from the chassis controller, or from a controller PC . To connect with a module, you need the IP address of the chassis the module is installed in. -
Page 23: Display Modules In A Chassis
7.2 Display modules in a chassis The HOME page is the main landing page in CohesionUI; it displays all available Quantifi Photonics modules in the PXIe chassis. 1. Numbers indicate the slots the modules are installed in. 2. You can hide (default setting) or show empty slots in the PXIe chassis by toggling the EMPTY SLOTS button. -
Page 24: Select A Module To Work With
2. Click the on the module. 3. Or, hover over the MODULES menu and select a module or channel from the list. 24 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 25: Manage Cohesionui Settings
3. Step size refers to the amount by which a value is increased or decreased when clicking the + or - button. 25 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... - Page 26 To adjust unit preferences one at a time: 1. Hover over SETTINGS. 2. Select a unit from the dropdown, for example the power unit. 26 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 27: Synchronize And Reinitialize Cohesionui
7.5 Synchronize and reinitialize CohesionUI You can update CohesionUI with the latest information from your Quantifi Photonics modules by synchronizing or reinitializing. Synchronizing Updates CohesionUI with the latest information from the CohesionSCPI service Reinitializing Updates CohesionUI and the CohesionSCPI service with the latest information from the CohesionDriver service This can be particularly useful when operating a multi-chassis MXI setup and enables you to: ... - Page 28 To reinitialize CohesionUI across all modules in all chassis: 1. Click SETTINGS. 2. Click RE-INIT. 3. All modules will be disabled and temporarily disconnected while reinitializing. 28 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 29: Scpi Cohesionui Command Console
7.6 SCPI CohesionUI Command Console The CohesionUI SCPI Command Console enables you to communicate with Quantifi Photonics PXIe modules via SCPI commands. It enables you to test commands and verify their syntax. For details on available SCPI commands, refer to the programming guide in this manual. - Page 30 Clear the response buffer and start fresh – *CLS useful when getting out of sync with WRITE and READ actions 30 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
- Page 31 8. The instrument returns the error code, for example 32. For details on error codes, please refer to the *ESR? command in the programming guide. 31 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 32: View System Information
To view module information when working with a module in CohesionUI: 1. Model number, serial number and firmware versions are displayed in the top right corner. 32 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 33: Controlling Your Sled With Cohesionui
8 Controlling your SLED with CohesionUI You can use Quantifi Photonics' graphical user interface CohesionUI to work with your SLED module. For details on how to get started with CohesionUI, refer to CohesionUI - Overview. In CohesionUI you can: Set channel parameter values. -
Page 34: Toggling The Laser On/Off
8.2 Toggling the laser ON/OFF To toggle the laser in a specific channel of the SLED module ON or OFF, click the STATE button. 34 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 35: Controlling Your Sled With Scpi Commands
This parameter can be omitted where the command has a default defined in the command description. 35 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 36: Index Addressing Of Modules (Slot, Source) And Units (Channel)
Unless specified, all output response data is transmitted in ASCII format. 9.4.1 Status and event registers 9.4.1.1 Standard Event Status Register The Standard Event Status Register (SESR) is modified by the Quantifi Photonics product with the results of the command operations. Description 7 (MSB), 6... - Page 37 The Event Status Bit (ESB) is set from the SESR and the SESR Mask Message Available (MAV) is set when there is data in the output queue 3, 2, 1, 0 (LSB) Not used 37 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
- Page 38 9.4.1.5 Status and event registers diagram 38 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 39: Pxie Multi Chassis Mode Operation
In the example shown below, there are two chassis connected via the PXIe-8384 to PXIe-8381 connection. Chassis #2 has the controller running CohesionSCPI service, and Chassis #3 is the ‘extended’ chassis. 39 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 40: Scpi Multi Chassis Commands
In Multi chassis mode, all commands listed in the command summary section will still work, but they must be prefixed with :CHASSIS<c>. 40 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... - Page 41 Common command example: Single Chassis :SLOT2:IDN? Mode Multi Chassis :CHASSIS1:SLOT2:IDN? Mode Specific command example: Single Chassis :SOUR2:CHAN2:POW? MAX Mode Multi Chassis :CHASSIS1:SOUR2:CHAN2:POW? MAX Mode 41 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 42: Command Summary
Set the laser output power >> :WAVelength? Query the laser wavelength >> :FREQuency? Query the laser frequency >> :TEMPerature? Query the laser temperature 42 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 43: Command Descriptions
Query the modules managed by the CohesionSCPI service Parameters Response Comma separated string of the installed modules in the chassis Example *OPT? -> ,Switch-1002-2-FA-PXIe,Switch-1003-1-FC-PXIe,,VOA-1001-2-FA-PXIe,,,,O2E-1001- 1-FC-PXIe,,,,,,,,, 43 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... - Page 44 Execution Error – SCPI was unable to execute the given command. Command Error – SCPI was unable to parse the given command, likely due to an incorrect command. 44 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 45: Slot Commands
A comma-separated string containing "<manufacturer>,<model name>,<serial number>,<hardware version><firmware version>". Note that the hardware and firmware versions are not comma separated. Example :SLOT3:IDN? -> Quantifi Photonics Ltd,SLED-1011-2-FA-PXIE,QP-192001,HW1.0FW1.00 45 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 46: Configuration Commands
Set the laser output power Parameters <value>: A valid numerical value, between the MIN and MAX power values Response Example :SOUR2:CHAN1:POW 13.00 46 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... - Page 47 :OUTPut<n>:CHANnel<m>:TEMPerature? Syntax :OUTPut<n>:CHANnel<m>:TEMPerature? >> Description Query the laser temperature Parameters Response Temperature in Celsius Example :SOUR2:CHAN1:TEMP? -> 49.99000168 47 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 48: Programming Examples
#Query the status of the trace completion :SENSe3:TRACE1? #If the trace complete status is = 1, query the acquiredtrace on Channel 1 48 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 49: Programming Examples And Applications
In NI-MAX a RIO interface will show up, however there are no communication methods available or implemented on this interface. Quantifi Photonics products are ONLY accessible through the VISA TCPIP INSTR interface provided by the CohesionSCPI service installed on the system. -
Page 50: Setting Up Ni-Max Application
3. Select Manual Entry of LAN Instrument. Enter in the Hostname or IP Address. Note when operating locally, enter in the localhost IP address of 127.0.0.1. Click Finish to end the setup process. 50 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 51: Setting Up Ni-Visa Application
2. On the right-hand side panel, select Open VISA Test Panel. A new window will popup. Click the Input / Output button from the window menu. Valid chassis and module commands can be entered in, and their returns queried 51 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 52: Python® 2.7 Code Example
11.3 Python® 2.7 code example The following example shows how to communicate with the Quantifi Photonics product using Python code. # You can get VXI11 from pip: # pip install python-vxi11==0.9 import vxi11 from vxi11.vxi11 import Vxi11Exception # replace this with the IP of your device ip = "127.0.0.1"... -
Page 53: Matlab® Code Example
11.4 MATLAB® code example To communicate with the Quantifi Photonics product in MATLAB® the installation of a VISA IO driver is required. These drivers enable the creation of the Interface Object for instrument communication. If developing locally on the PXIe Platform, then these will already be installed. However, if development is on a remotely connected system the VISA Libraries, e.g. -
Page 54: Working With Optical Fibers
Always inspect fiber end faces for cleanliness using a fiber inspection probe before inserting them into a port.. If required, clean fibers and faces as detailed below. Quantifi Photonics is not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling. NOTE To avoid damaging ferrules or fiber faces due to mismatched connectors, always check ports and connector type information before inserting a connector. - Page 55 NOTE Failing to align and/or connect fiber-optic cables properly will result in significant signal loss and reflection. 55 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08...
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Page 56: System Requirements
Quantifi Photonics MATRIQ / EPIQ instruments Google Chrome™ Supported browsers for working with CohesionUI Microsoft Edge® Recommended client computer operating system Microsoft Windows® 10 (64-bit) 56 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 57: Maintenance
All Quantifi Photonics products are calibrated during manufacture, and each product is shipped to the customer with a Calibration Certificate. On this certificate, the calibration date, as well as the next calibration due date are mentioned. -
Page 58: Technical Support
Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations. Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations. 58 / 61 Quantifi Photonics | SLED 1000 / 1300 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 1.08... -
Page 59: Warranty Information
Quantifi Photonics shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage, transportation or unauthorized modification of the product, its accompanying accessories and software. The external power supply that has been supplied by Quantifi Photonics with the unit can only be used with that unit, do not use it with any other product. -
Page 60: Certification
Quantifi Photonics. 16.4 Certification Quantifi Photonics certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. 16.5 Service and repairs To send any equipment for service, repair or calibration please contact the Technical Support Group: support@quantifiphotonics.com. - Page 61 Measure. Solve. Quantifi Photonics is transforming the world of photonics test and measurement. Our portfolio of optical and electrical test instruments is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of engineers and scientists around the globe. From enabling ground- breaking experiments to driving highly efficient production testing, you'll find us working with customers to solve complex problems with optimal solutions.
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