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  • Page 1 EDFA   1000 SERIES   Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7  CohesionUI - Overview 7.1  Access a module with CohesionUI 7.2  Display modules in a chassis 7.3  Select a module to work with 3 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 4 9.4  PXIe Multi Chassis mode operation 9.4.1  NI-MAX application Multi Chassis mode 9.4.2  SCPI Multi Chassis commands 9.5  Command summary 9.5.1  Common commands 4 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • 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 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 6: What's In This User Manual

    Controlling your product with CohesionUI SCPI commands: Controlling your product with SCPI commands Programming applications Maintenance Cohesion Manager Cohesion Firmware Updater   6 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • 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 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    The wavelength range is between 1530nm and 1562nm, where the output wavelength is dependent on the input laser wavelength. 3.2  Compatibility Statement The EDFA 1000 Series product is designed to be used with compatible input lasers only. The compatible laser properties are tabulated below: Minimum input power...

  • Page 9: Optical Laser Radiation Precautions

    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 10: 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. 10 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Edfa 1000 Series

    4  Introducing the EDFA 1000 Series The EDFA 1000 Series product is a high-power Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier for optical signal amplification in C and L bands. With three control modes: Constant power, Constant Current, and Constant Gain Mode, it is a versatile addition to optical-electrical test systems.

  • Page 12: Hardware Description

    Optical output port Model information Output control lock Module information Key to the output control lock PXIe headers Safety interlock     12 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 13: Safety Diagram And Labels

    Never look directly into the class 3B laser radiation path without ensuring the output is off; ensure that your eyes are always protected when operating the EDFA PXIe module. 13 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 14: Output Control Lock

    If the interlock is pulled out, the optical output is disabled. In this case, the optical output will not be enabled automatically when the interlock is plugged back on. To enable the optical output, change it manually via the software. 14 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 15: Status Led

    The status LED will turn orange when the EDFA product is in the process of turning on. For your safety, consider the output to be enabled when the status LED is orange. 15 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 16: Setting Up Hardware

    Quantifi Photonicsmodules are designed for easy installation in a PXIe-compatible chassis. Make sure to follow these instructions when installing or removing a Quantifi Photonics module from a PXIe chassis. 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.

  • Page 17: 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.     17 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 18: 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.     18 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21  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. 21 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 22: 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. 22 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 23: Cohesion Firmware Updater

     4. Click Automatic to update automatically.  5. Progress will be displayed in Update Status.  6. Click File to update to a specific firmware package. 23 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 24: 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.  1. HOME: View all modules in the chassis  2. MODULES: Access a module  3.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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. 27 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 28: 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. 28 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 29: 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. 29 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 30: Manage Cohesionui Settings

     3. Step size refers to the amount by which a value is increased or decreased when clicking the + or - button.   30 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 31 To adjust unit preferences one at a time:  1. Hover over SETTINGS.  2. Select a unit from the dropdown, for example the power unit. 31 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 32: Synchronize And Reinitialize Cohesionui

    7.7  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 33 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. 33 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 34: Scpi Cohesionui Command Console

    7.8  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 SCPI command section.
  • Page 35 Clear the response buffer and start fresh – *CLS useful when getting out of sync with   WRITE and READ actions 35 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 36  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. 36 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 37: 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. 37 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 38: Controlling Your Product With Cohesionui

    8  Controlling your product 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  EDFA control modes The EDFA product can operate in one of three modes: CURRENT, POWER, or GAIN control modes.

  • Page 39: Setting Channel Parameter Values

    Note that after setting the desired output power and clicking the tick mark, the displayed output current value will be the ACTUAL output current value. The set value is stored in memory and is applied when the EDFA STATE is toggled ON. 39 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 40: Toggling The Edfa Product On/Off

    In the above example the INPUT POWER in CHANNEL 1 is 0.22dBm, 5mA of OUTPUT CURRENT, and STATE has been toggled ON. 40 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 41: Controlling Your Product With Scpi Commands

    This parameter can be omitted where the command has a default defined in the command description. 41 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • 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: Standard Event Status Enable Register (Mask)

    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 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 44: Status And Event Registers Diagram

    9.3.5  Status and event registers diagram 44 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 45: 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. 45 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 46: 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>. 46 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 47 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 47 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 48: Command Summary

    >> :IDN? Query the slot identification >> :TeST? Query the module self-test status >> :ReSeT Reset the module to default power-on settings 48 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 49: Configuration Commands

    >> :GAIN? Query the control point for the optical output gain >> :GAIN Sets the control point for the output optical gain 49 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 50: Command Descriptions

    Query the modules managed by the CohesionSCPI service   Parameters   Response Comma separated string of the installed modules in the chassis Example *OPT? -> ,LaserPXIe-1002-2-FA,SwitchPXIe-1003-1-FC,,VOAPXIe-1001-2-FA,,,,O2EPXIe-1001-1-FC,,,,,,,,, 50 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 51 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. 51 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 52: Slot Commands

      Parameters   Response Functional readiness status of the module. A non-zero response reports an error.   Example   :SLOT1:TST? -> 0 52 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 53 Summary >> :SLOT<n>:ReSeT Syntax :SLOT<n>:ReSeT >> Description Reset the module to default power-on settings   Parameters   Response   Example   :SLOT1:RST 53 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 54: Configuration Commands

    POW: Set the control mode to Power mode   GAIN: Set the control mode to Gain mode   OFF: Turn the EDFA off   Response Example   :CONT1:CHAN1:MODE CURR 54 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 55 INFO: Query the mapping between the numeral and the text form of the safety interlock state   Response A single value, or a list of numeral:status pairs. Example :OUTPut1:SAFEty? LIST -> 0,1 :OUTPut1:SAFEty? INFO -> 0:OFF 1:ON 55 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 56 NOTE After the state command is set to ON, there is a 2.5 second minimum delay before the optical output is enabled. 56 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 57 :SOURce1:TEMPerature:ALARm? INFO -> 0:No Alarm 1:Alarm COMMON 2:Alarm TEMP 4:Alarm PUMP TEMP 8:Alarm PUMP BIAS 16:Alarm INPUT POWER 32:Alarm OUTPUT POWER 64:Alarm COMMS ERROR 57 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 58 MAX: Sets the output power to the maximum value   DEF: Sets the output power to the default value   Response   Example   :SOURce1:POWer 10 58 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 59 MAX: Sets the current to the maximum value   DEF: Sets the current to the default value   Response   Example :SOUR1:CHAN1:CURR 500   59 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
  • Page 60 MAX: Sets the gain to the maximum value   DEF: Sets the gain to the default value   Response   Example :SOUR1:GAIN 20   60 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 61: Programming Example: Control Of The Edfa 1000 Series With Scpi

    #Querying the EDFA product configuration values :OUTPut1:STATe #Ensure output is enabled :INPut1:POWer? #Query the input laser power :SOURce1:POWer? #Query the output laser power 61 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 62: 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. 62 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 64 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 65: Python® 2.7 Code Example

    = "*ESR?" data = instrument.ask(command) print("*ESR?: " + data) except Vxi11Exception # pass print("ERROR" + str(e) + ", command: " + str(command)) 65 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 66: 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 67: Working With Optical Fibers

    Quantifi Photonics products are equipped with high quality optical connectors in compliance with EIA-455-21A standards. CAUTION Keep connectors clean and in good condition to ensure maximum power and to avoid erroneous readings. Quantifi Photonics is not responsible for damage or errors caused by bad fiber cleaning or handling.
  • Page 68 Do not over-tighten, as this will dam-age the fiber and the port bulkhead. 68 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 69: 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) 69 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Technical Support

      Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations.   Keep the product out of direct sunlight.   Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations. 71 / 74 Quantifi Photonics | UM-36 QP EDFA 1000 Series PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Certification

    Quantifi Photonics. 15.4  Certification Quantifi Photonics certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. 15.5  Service and repairs To send any equipment for service, repair or calibration please contact the Technical Support Group: support@quantifiphotonics.com.
  • Page 74 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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