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  • Page 1 LASER   1000 Series     Tunable Laser Source   MATRIQ 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.4  Manage CohesionUI settings 7.5  Change the instrument IP address 7.6  View system information 8  Controlling your LASER with CohesionUI 8.1  Setting channel parameter values 3 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 4 9.4.3  Configuration commands 9.5  Command descriptions 9.5.1  Common commands 9.5.2  Slot commands 9.5.3  Configuration Commands 9.6  Programming examples 9.7  SCPI Command Console 4 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 5 14.1  Contacting the Technical Support Group 14.2  Transportation 15  Warranty Information 15.1  General information 15.2  Liability 15.3  Exclusions 15.4  Certification 15.5  Service and repairs 5 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 6: What's In This User Manual

    Controlling your LASER with CohesionUI SCPI commands: Controlling your LASER with SCPI commands Programming examples and applications Maintenance Upgrade firmware Restore factory settings   6 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • 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 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • 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 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 10: Introducing The Laser 1000 Series

    The Laser 1000 Series is a continuous wave (CW), tunable laser source offering high-power output, narrow 100kHz linewidth and 0.01pm resolution tunability. The Laser 1000 Series can be easily integrated into new or existing test setups to save space, lower costs, and improve testing efficiency.

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    Power supply port Laser MATRIQ instrument information IP address LCD screen Laser warning symbol     IEC laser hazard safety label     11 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 12: Status Leds

    During startup: Indicates the initialization of the product. flashing red After startup, if flashing persists for more than 15 seconds: Indicates an error. 12 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Hardware

    Always clean optical end faces before mating. NOTE   You must use the external power supply that has been supplied by Quantifi Photonics with the unit. Any attempt to use a different external power supply may cause product damage and will void your warranty.  ...

  • Page 14: Set Up Your Laser 1000 Product And Power On

    After powering ON, please wait at least 1 minute before attempting to communicate with the unit. This gives the unit time to finish boot procedures and initialize the communication server. 14 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 15: Instrument Ip Address

    You can change the instrument's static USB IP address and you can assign a static Ethernet IP address using CohesionUI. Multi-instrument control If you have several Quantifi Photonics instruments with static IP addresses on your network, make sure to assign a unique IP address to each instrument before connecting.

  • Page 16: Installing Software

    6  Installing software To work with Quantifi Photonics instruments, you need to install the latest version of the Cohesion Operator software package on any computer that you use to connect with your instrument (client computer). The software package is included on the USB media device that we provide with your instrument, or you can download it from quantifiphotonics.com (go to Resources >...

  • Page 17: Install The Cohesion Operator Software Package

    The installation wizard will install required drivers, applications, and desktop icons on the computer. Multi-instrument control If another Quantifi Photonics instrument is already connected to the client computer via USB, make sure each instrument has a unique USB IP address to avoid any addressing conflicts.

  • Page 18: Check Firmware Version And Other Information

    6.2  Check firmware version and other information Using Cohesion Operator, you can check the firmware version and other details of Quantifi Photonics instruments that are available on your network. To check details in Cohesion Operator:  1. Select the instrument.  2. Click Connect.

  • Page 19: Upgrade Firmware

    The instrument will be upgraded to the selected firmware package. This can take a few minutes and the instrument might reboot several times in the process.  7. A message shows when the upgrade is complete. 19 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 20 If an upgrade attempt is unsuccessful, the Cohesion Operator will stop the upgrade process and restore the instrument to its previous firmware version. Messages will be displayed accordingly.   20 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 21: Restore Factory Settings

    This will retrieve instrument information, with Installed Package showing the current firmware version.  4. Click Restore. The instrument will be returned to factory settings, including IP address settings. 21 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 22: Cohesionui - Overview

    7  CohesionUI - Overview CohesionUI is a web-based graphical interface that you can use to work with your Quantifi Photonics product. CohesionUI is part of the MATRIQ firmware package running on your Quantifi Photonics instrument. From the menu on the left you can navigate to the following pages:  1.

  • Page 23: Access Instruments With Cohesionui

     2. Select the instrument by entering its IP address or by selecting it from the Discovery dropdown.  3. Click Open CohesionUI. CohesionUI will open in your standard browser. 23 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 24 To open CohesionUI in a browser:  1. Launch a supported browser.  2. Enter the instrument IP address in the address bar. CohesionUI will launch in the browser. 24 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 25: Set Values

     4. Click on a parameter and select a value from the dropdown menu.  5. Confirm the value. For details on how to change the step size, refer to Manage CohesionUI settings. 25 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 26: Set Values And Actual Values

    : The actual value of the parameter as queried by the product.   SET: The intended value of a given parameter as set by the user. 26 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 27: Manage Cohesionui Settings

     3. Step size refers to the amount by which a value is increased or decreased when clicking the + or - button. 27 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 28 To adjust unit preferences one at a time:  1. Hover over SETTINGS.  2. Select a unit from the dropdown, for example the power unit. 28 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 29: Change The Instrument Ip Address

    You can change the instrument's static USB IP address, and assign a static Ethernet IP address if required. Multi-instrument control If you have several Quantifi Photonics instruments with static IP addresses on your network, make sure to assign a unique IP address to each instrument before connecting.
  • Page 30 To change the Ethernet IP address:  1. Connect with the instrument from a client computer via USB. Ensure that this the only Quantifi Photonics instrument currently connected via USB.  2. Open CohesionUI using the currently assigned USB IP address.  3. Go to SETTINGS.

  • Page 31: View System Information

     2. For more details, click INFO to display the information panel.  3. The information panel lists the instrument's serial number, and software and firmware versions. 31 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 32: Controlling Your Laser With Cohesionui

    8  Controlling your LASER with CohesionUI You can use Quantifi Photonics' graphical user interface CohesionUI to work with your instrument. For details on how to get started with CohesionUI, refer to CohesionUI - Overview. You can:   Set channel parameter values.

  • Page 33: Setting Channel Parameter Values

    Note that after setting the desired output power and clicking the tick mark, the displayed POWER value will be the ACTUAL power value. The set value is stored in memory and is applied when the laser STATE is toggled ON. 33 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 34: Toggling The Laser On/Off

    After toggling the STATE button from OFF to ON, the Laser product will take up to 30 seconds to stabilise its power and frequency. CohesionUI will be unresponsive during this time. 34 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 35: Tuning The Laser Product

    Each GRID point is spaced apart by an equal amount, called the GRID spacing. The user can set this GRID spacing using the :SOURce<n>:CHANnel<m>:GRID/? command, between the values of 100 MHz and 50 GHz. 35 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 36: Frequency Tuning

    193.414489 THz :SOUR1:CHAN1:FREQ 193.414489 THz 193.4144895 THz 193.414 THz 193.414489 THz :SOUR1:CHAN1:FREQ 193.4144895 THz 193.4000001 THz 193.400 THz 193.400000 THz :SOUR1:CHAN1:FREQ 193.4000001 THz 36 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 37: Frequency Fine Tuning

    GHz, meaning that between any two adjacent GRID points, there lies an 8 GHz region that is non-accessible. If tunability is a primary concern, it is suggested that the user set the GRID spacing to be <= 6 GHz. 37 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
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  • Page 39: Toggling Whisper Mode On/Off

    8.4  Toggling Whisper mode ON/OFF The LASER 1000 Series product uses a frequency dither to allow the laser to tune the output frequency to the user set value. The LASER 1000 Series is able to tune and maintain the set frequency value by using a small frequency dither, which is part of the wavelength locking mechanism.
  • Page 40 OFF. This is because the laser requires the frequency dither to apply any of these changes, so it will automatically turn Whisper mode OFF, so that the user’s changes can be applied. 40 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 41: Controlling Your Laser With Scpi Commands

    This parameter can be omitted where the command has a default defined in the command description. 41 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 42: Index Addressing Of Modules (Slot, Source) And Units (Channel)

    Unless specified, all output response data is transmitted in ASCII format. 9.3  Status and event registers 9.3.1  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 43: Status Byte Register

    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 43 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 44: Status And Event Registers Diagram

    9.3.5  Status and event registers diagram 44 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 45: Command Summary

    :SLOT<n> >> :OPC? Query the Operation Complete Status of the module >> :OPTions? Query installed modules >> :IDN? Query the module identification 45 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 46: Configuration Commands

    Query the Whisper mode state of the laser >> :WHISper Set the Whisper mode state of the laser >> :TEMPerature? Query the laser temperature 46 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 47: Command Descriptions

    Query the modules managed by the CohesionSCPI service   Parameters   Response Comma separated string of the installed modules in the chassis   Example *OPT? -> ,LASER-2001-1-FA-PXIE,SWITCH-1003-1-FC-PXIE,,VOA-1001-2-FA-PXIE,,,,O2E-1001-1- FC-PXIE,,,,,,,,, 47 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 48 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. 48 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 49: 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 :SLOT1:IDN? -> Quantifi Photonics,LaserPXIe-1002-2-FA,QuantifiPhotonics-192001,HW1.0FW1.021,QP- 000000,HW0.00.01FW0.00.01 49 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 50: Configuration Commands

    Set the optical output state of the laser   Parameters ON: Enable the laser output   OFF: Disable the laser output   Response   Example   :OUTP1:CHAN1:STATE ON 50 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 51 A single value, or a comma-separated array of values   Example :SOUR1:CHAN1:WAV? -> 1.550116e-06 :SOUR1:CHAN1:WAV? MAX -> 1.568773e-06 :SOUR1:CHAN1:WAV? ALL -> 1.527605e-06,1.568773e-06,1.548928e-06,1.550000e-06,1.550116e-06 51 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 52 <value>: A valid numerical value which is in the range between the MIN and MAX frequency values   Response   Example   :SOUR1:CHAN1:FREQ 1.92e+14 52 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 53 ALL: Returns all of the above parameters   Response A single value, or a comma-separated array of values   Example :SOUR1:CHAN1:GRID? SET -> 2.50000000e+09 53 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...
  • Page 54 NOTE   Whisper mode functionality is only available on the 105X models of the Laser 1000 Series.   When a Whisper mode control command is issued, the module will be non-responsive for a short period of time (up to 5 seconds). Only the :SLOT<n>:OPC? command will execute during this period, all other commands will return an error, or time out.
  • Page 55 :SOURce<n>:CHANnel<m>:TEMPerature? Syntax :SOURce<n>:CHANnel<m>:TEMPerature? >> Description Query the laser temperature   Parameters   Response Temperature in Celsius   Example   :SOUR1:CHAN1:TEMP? -> 49.99000168 55 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 56: Programming Examples

    9.6  Programming examples The following is a simple example of how to control the LASER 1000 Series using SCPI commands. See the previous section for specific details and extra parameters that the listed commands accept. We recommend that you use the *ESR? query after every command that is sent to the device. This enables you to debug unreceived or incorrect commands sent to the product.

  • Page 57: Scpi Command Console

    9.7  SCPI Command Console The SCPI Command Console enables you to communicate with Quantifi Photonics product via SCPI commands. You can easily test commands and verify their syntax. For available SCPI commands, refer to the user manual of the Quantifi Photonics product you are communicating with.
  • Page 58   Enter ip and press <ENTER>.   Enter the IP address of the Quantifi Photonics product you would like to switch to and press <ENTER>.   Confirm that you are communicating with the right product: Enter *idn? and press <ENTER>.
  • Page 59 The instrument executes the command, there will be no action response.  8. If you enter a command incorrectly, for example: *csl The instrument returns error code 17: IO write error. 59 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 60: 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. 60 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 61: Setting Up Ni-Max Application

    10.1  Setting up NI-MAX application To communicate with any Quantifi Photonics product, the chassis / benchtop product must first be setup as a TCP/IP instrument.  1. After installing NI-MAX, launch the application. In the left side panel of the window, click the Devices and Interfaces option. A drop down of available instruments detected will show up.

  • Page 62: 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 62 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 63: Python® 2.7 Code Example

    = "*ESR?" data = instrument.ask(command) print("*ESR?: " + data) except Vxi11Exception # pass print("ERROR" + str(e) + ", command: " + str(command)) 63 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 64: Matlab® Code Example

    10.4  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 65: 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 66 NOTE Failing to align and/or connect fiber-optic cables properly will result in significant signal loss and reflection. 66 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 67: 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) 67 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    To ensure that the unit is performing within specification, we recommend it is re-calibrated every 12 months. 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 69: Technical Support

      Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations.   Keep the product out of direct sunlight.   Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations. 69 / 72 Quantifi Photonics | UM-13 QP LASER 1000 Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.02...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Exclusions

    15.3  Exclusions Quantifi Photonics reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased. Accessories, including but not limited to fuses, pilot lamps, batteries and universal interfaces (EUI) used with Quantifi Photonics products are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 72 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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