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- Page 1 CORX Automated Coherent Receiver Tester 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
6.2 Instrument configuration 6.3 Calibrating frequency offsets 6.4 Configuring frequency measurements 6.4.1 General frequency settings 6.4.2 Skew measurement settings 6.4.3 Total Harmonic Distortion settings 3 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... - Page 4 9.1 Contacting the Technical Support Group 9.2 Transportation 10 Warranty Information 10.1 General information 10.2 Liability 10.3 Exclusions 10.4 Certification 10.5 Service and repairs 4 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
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Page 5: 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. 5 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 6: 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 7: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
2.3 Electrostatic discharge precautions CAUTION The CoRx Tester expansion modules are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To ensure that you do not cause ESD damage to the product: Always follow proper grounding and ESD management practices. Store the unused product in the original protective electrostatic packaging that the CoRx Tester expansion modules were shipped in. -
Page 8: Introducing The Corx Tester
3 Introducing the CoRx Tester The CoRx Tester provides automated measurement of key coherent receiver performance parameters. The CoRx Tester is comprised of a pre- configured PXIe chassis, a two channel Laser PXIe module, a Pol (Polarization Controller) PXIe module and a VOA (Variable Optical Attenuator) PXIe module with built-in power meter, making the CoRx Tester a flexible and versatile tool for any environment. -
Page 9: Hardware Description: Laser-1002-2-Fa-Pxie Module
Status LEDs PXIe headers Channel 1 laser output port Module information Channel 2 laser output port IEC laser hazard warning Module identifier 9 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 10: Status Leds: Laser-1002-2-Fa-Pxie Module
Do NOT look into the fiber or inspect it while the laser is ENABLED / ON! During startup: Indicates the initialization of the product. flashing red After startup, if flashing persists for more than 15 seconds: Indicates an error. 10 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 11: Hardware Description: Pol-1001-1-Fa-Pxie Module
3.1.3 Hardware description: POL-1001-1-FA-PXIe module Fastening screws Status LED Optical input port Module identifier Optical output port Module information Fastening clip PXIe headers 11 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 12: Status Led: Pol-1001-1-Fa-Pxie Module
Indicates that there is an error, and the product is busy. flashing red Indicates that the product is operational. solid GREEN Indicates that initialization was successful, and the module is busy. flashing GREEN 12 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 13: Hardware Description: Voa-1301-2-Fa-Pxie Module
Channel 1 optical input port Fastening clip Channel 2 optical input port Status LEDs Channel 1 optical output port Module information Channel 2 optical output port PXIe headers 13 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 14: Status Leds: Voa-1301-2-Fa-Pxie Module
Indicates that there is an error, and the product is busy. flashing RED Indicates that the product is operational. solid GREEN Indicates that initialization was successful, and the module is busy. flashing GREEN 14 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 15: Connecting The Hardware
Do not remove the CoRx Tester expansion modules from the antistatic packaging until instructed during the following installation procedure. The CoRx Tester expansion modules are sensitive to ESD. Ensure you are wearing a grounded wrist strap at all times when handling the CoRx Tester expansion modules to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge. - Page 16 After powering on the PXIe chassis, please wait at least 2 minutes before attempting to communicate with the modules. This will allow the chassis enough time to finish boot procedures and initialize the communication server. 16 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
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Page 17: Software Installation
5 Software installation NOTE The software must be installed on the PXIe controller for the PXIe Chassis in which the Quantifi Photonics modules will be installed, or the controller PC in the case of a MXI setup. Minimum System Requirements: 64-bit OS, Windows 10 or above. -
Page 18: Configure The Corx Tester Software
5.3 Configure the CoRx Tester software The CoRx Tester software must run in an Administrator Mode to function properly. Follow the steps below to configure the Administrator Mode: 1. Locate the CoRx Tester software in the Windows Start Menu. 2. Right click on the CoRx Tester software and select the Properties tab. -
Page 19: Using The Corx Tester Software
5. myICR: buttons: Click the Apply button to set the calibration data, or Reset to clear the data. 6. Messages: The status results messages. 19 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 20: Instrument Configuration
Click on the Support button in the Scope toolbar and select About, then open the Remote tab and change the ‘Control from’ setting. 1. Click on the Config button in the CoRx Tester software toolbar and then select the Instruments configuration button. -
Page 21: Calibrating Frequency Offsets
6.3 Calibrating frequency offsets 1. Click on the Config button in the CoRx Tester software toolbar and then select the Calibration configuration button. 2. Click on the Run Calibration button. Once the calibration has completed, the results will be displayed in the Calibrated Offset [MHz] field above the button. -
Page 22: General Frequency Settings
Number of Harmonics: The total harmonic distortion is measured from the ratio of the 1st harmonic to the sum of the N upper harmonics. As a result, the total harmonic measurement can only be measured up to the Scope Bandwidth/2. 22 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 23: Cutoff Fequency Measurements
6.5 Cutoff fequency measurements To configure the low frequency amplitude response measurement, click on the Config button in the CoRx Tester software toolbar and then select the Cutoff Frequency configuration button. RF Frequency [kHz]: The maximum frequency for the measurement ... -
Page 24: Gain Measurements
6.6 Gain measurements To configure the gain measurement, click on the Config button in the CoRx Tester software toolbar and then select the Cutoff Frequency configuration button. RF Frequency [GHz]: Frequency of the measurement. Optical Wavelength [THz]: The optical wavelength for the measurement. -
Page 25: Saving Results
6.7 Saving results To save the measurement results, click on the File button in the CoRx Tester software toolbar and then select the Save Results as *.csv button. A dialog window will pop-up to choose the location and the file name. -
Page 26: 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 27 Push the connector in so that the fiber-optic cable is firmly in place with adequate contact. If your connector features a screw sleeve, tighten the connector to firmly maintain the fiber in place. Do not over-tighten, as this will dam-age the fiber and the port bulkhead. 27 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00...
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Page 28: 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 29: Technical Support
Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations. Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations. 29 / 32 Quantifi Photonics | UM-37 QP CoRx PXIe User Manual | Document version 3.00... -
Page 30: 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 31: Certification
Quantifi Photonics. 10.4 Certification Quantifi Photonics certifies that this equipment met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. 10.5 Service and repairs To send any equipment for service, repair or calibration please contact the Technical Support Group: support@quantifiphotonics.com. - Page 32 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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