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  • Page 1 SWITCH   SERIES     Optical switch     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 6.1  Install the Cohesion Operator software package 6.2  Check firmware version and other information 6.3  Upgrade firmware 6.4  Restore factory settings 7  CohesionUI - Overview 3 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 4: Configuration Commands

    9.5.3  Configuration Commands 9.6  Programming example: Control of the SWITCH with SCPI 9.7  SCPI Command Console 10  Programming applications 10.1  Setting up NI-MAX application 4 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • 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 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    CohesionUI - Overview Controlling your SWITCH with CohesionUI SCPI commands: Controlling your SWITCH with SCPI commands Programming applications Maintenance Upgrade firmware Restore factory settings   6 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 7 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 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • 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 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 10 4  Introducing the SWITCH Series The SWITCH Series is an efficient solution for test procedure automation. The MEMS based optical switch ensures repeatable and low-loss switching to various test set-ups while taking advantage of the flexible connectivity and high channel density form-factor.

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    USB type B port Common optical port Power supply port Routing optical ports IP address LCD screen Ethernet port On / Off push button 11 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 12 A & B optical ports Power supply port 1 & 2 optical ports IP address LCD screen Ethernet port On / Off push button 12 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 13: Status Leds

    Indicates which state the SWITCH is in (default is T). solid GREEN Indicates there was an error in switching states. Only 1 LED will light up. solid RED 13 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 14 Indicates initialization on startup. flashing YELLOW Indicates successful initialization and communication. solid GREEN Indicates a SWITCH error. Most likely an initialization error at startup. solid RED 14 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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. 16 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 17 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 18: 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 19 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 20 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 21: 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. 21 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 22 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.   22 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 23: 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. 23 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 24 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 25  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. 25 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 26 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. 26 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29: 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. 29 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 30 8  Controlling your SWITCH with CohesionUI You can use Quantifi Photonics' graphical user interface CohesionUI to work with your module. For details on how to get started with CohesionUI, refer CohesionUI - Overview. 8.1  SWITCH 1000 / 1100 / 1300 / 1400 Series The SWITCH is always in a PARK state by default.

  • Page 31: Programming Conventions

    This parameter can be omitted where the command has a default defined in the command description. 31 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 33 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 34 9.3.5  Status and event registers diagram 34 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 35: Command Summary

    Query the error status of the specified channel of the SWITCH >> :STATE? Query the routing state of the SWITCH >> :STATE Set the routing state of the SWITCH 35 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 36: Parameters N/A

    Query the modules installed in the instrument   Parameters   Response Comma separated string of the installed modules in the chassis   Example *OPT? 36 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 37 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. 37 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 38 A comma-separated string containing "<manufacturer>,<part number>,<serial number>,<hardware   version><firmware version>". Note that the hardware and firmware versions are not comma separated. Example :SLOT1:IDN? -> Quantifi Photonics, POWER-1500-2-FC-PXIE, QuantifiPhotonics-192001, HW1.0FW1.02 38 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 39: Table Of Contents

    ACT|ACTUAL: Returns the current position of the SWITCH routing state ALL: Returns all the above values in a comma separated string Response   Example :ROUT1:CHAN1:STATE? -> 2, 2 39 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 40: Example :Rout1:Chan1:State

    Set the routing state of the SWITCH   Parameters <value>: A valid number representing the routing state of the SWITCH Response Example :ROUT1:CHAN1:STATE 2 40 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 41 #Change the output route of the 1x4 Switch to port 1 #Querying the state of the SWITCH :ROUTe3:CHANnel1:STATE? #Query the current route of the 1x4 Switch. 41 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 42 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 43 2. To switch to another Quantifi Photonics device: 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 44 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. 44 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 45: Programming 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. 45 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 46 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 47  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 47 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 48 10.3  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 49 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 50 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 51 NOTE Failing to align and/or connect fiber-optic cables properly will result in significant signal loss and reflection. 51 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 52: 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) 52 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Contacting The Technical Support Group

      Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations.   Keep the product out of direct sunlight.   Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations. 54 / 57 Quantifi Photonics | UM-6 QP SWITCH Series MATRIQ User Manual | Document version 5.00...
  • Page 55 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 56: Service And Repairs

    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 57 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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