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  • Page 1 OSX-100 Optical Switch User Manual...
  • Page 2 OSX-100 User Manual All information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for its use. © Santec Canada Corp., 2020. All rights reserved. M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COMPLIANCE ......................1 FDA-CDRH Compliance ......................1 CSA / IEC Compliance ........................ 1 CE Compliance ........................... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION..................... 2 OSX-100 Optical Switch Overview ..................... 2 Applications ..........................2 Key Features ..........................2 Included Accessories ........................3 SAFETY INFORMATION....................4 Safety Markings on the Unit ......................
  • Page 4 Commands Lists........................18 MAINTENANCE ......................21 Cleaning the Unit ........................21 Cleaning the Output Connectors ....................21 User Replaceable Fuse......................21 STORAGE AND SHIPPING ..................22 Returning Instruments to Santec ....................22 Contact Information ........................22 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 23 M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 5: List Of Figures And Tables

    Table 1: Safety symbols ......................... 4 Table 2: Environmental requirements .................... 8 Table 3: Detailed description of the OSX-100 rear panel components (see Figure 3) ....9 Table 4: Standard SCPI required commands list ................. 19 Table 5: OSX-100 commands list ....................19 Table 6: OSX-100 mechanical and environmental specifications sheet ........

  • Page 6: Compliance

    OSX-100 User Manual COMPLIANCE FDA-CDRH Compliance Under the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), the unit complies with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Subchapter J, which pertains to laser safety and labeling. See following link for more information: •...

  • Page 7: General Information

    OSX-100 User Manual GENERAL INFORMATION OSX-100 Optical Switch Overview The OSX-100 Optical Switch (Figure 1) is a customizable benchtop/rackmount instrument, ideal for high-volume manufacturing production testing. Figure 1: OSX-100 Optical Switch Available in single-mode or multimode, the switch configurations range from 1x2 up to 1x360.

  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    OSX-100 User Manual • Chassis modular • Customizable Included Accessories • Test report • USB A to USB B cable (1.5m) • Ethernet cable (1.5m) • AC power cord (2m) M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Classification The OSX-100 consists of an exposed metal chassis that is connected directly to earth via a power cord and is therefore classified as a Class 1 instrument. M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    OSX-100 User Manual Important Safety Information Laser Hazards Warning • Never look directly into the end of an optical cable connected to an optical output device that is operating. Laser radiation is invisible and direct exposure can severely injure the human eye.
  • Page 11 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Only technicians authorized by Santec Canada Corp. should carry out repairs. In addition to voiding the warranty, opening the unit (even when unplugged) can expose you to potential shock hazards.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    SAFETY INFORMATION on page 4. This manual contains complete operating instructions for safe and effective operation of the OSX- 100 Optical Switch. It is recommended that users of the OSX-100 familiarize themselves with contents of this manual before using the instrument.

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    A front view of the OSX-100 switch is shown in Figure 2. The standard front panel bulkhead types are FC, SC or LC. Figure 2: Front view of a 24 channel OSX-100 OSX-100 Rear Panel A rear view of the OSX-100 switch is shown in Figure 3. See Table 3 for a detailed description. M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 14: Attaching Optional Rackmount Ears

    Attaching Optional Rackmount Ears If rackmount ears were purchased with the 2U half rack OSX-100, remove the rubber bezels and use an M2 hex driver to attach the 6 screws on each side as pictured in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
  • Page 15 OSX-100 User Manual Figure 4: 2U half rack OSX-100 rackmount ear side view Figure 5: 2U half rack OSX-100 rackmount ear front view M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 16: Operation

    RLM’s USB A ports. All switch operations are then controlled via the RLM. Establishing Communication If not using with an RLM, the OSX-100’s control is done via USB or Ethernet. Connect a USB cable from the OSX-100 USB B port to a PC or tablet. VISA drivers are required. • Recommended: NIVISA https://inst.santec.com/resources/programming...
  • Page 17 OSX-100 User Manual Figure 6: Retrieving the OSX-100’s IP address M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 18: Osx-100 Webpage

    OSX-100 User Manual OSX-100 Webpage To access the OSX-100 webpage, connect the switch to a network and on any computer or tablet on the same network, open a web browser (recommended: Google Chrome or Firefox) and enter the OSX-100’s IP address in the URL bar. For more information on retrieving the OSX-100’s IP address, see page 11.

  • Page 19: Settings

    OSX-100 User Manual Network Settings You can view, edit or reset the network settings of the OSX-100 from the Network tab (Figure 8). Figure 8: OSX-100 webpage – Network tab Upgrade Go to Upgrade to view the version of, upgrade or re-install the firmware of the OSX-100 (Figure 9).

  • Page 20: Help

    Figure 9: OSX-100 webpage – Upgrade tab About The About tab displays the unit’s firmware version, model and serial number. Error logs can be downloaded, and additional support resources are available. Advanced mode is reserved for Santec technicians and Santec-approved service centers. M-OSX-100-001.06...
  • Page 21 OSX-100 User Manual Figure 10: OSX-100 webpage – About tab M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 22: Programming Guide

    It conforms to the USBTMC (USB Test and Measurement) standard. The TCP/IP libraries provided by most operating systems are sufficient. Note: any VISA implementation is capable of controlling the OSX-100 via TCP/IP on port 5025. See the Establishing Communication section on page 11 for more information. Step-by-step Guide This section will provide a step-by-step programming guide in a .NET programming environment...

  • Page 23: Note

    Write commands require termination with the linefeed character \n. Note The OSX-100 runs SCPI commands asynchronously. To check if an operation is complete, it is required to poll the status bit via the query “STAT:OPER:COND?”. If the return value is 0, the OSX-100 has completed its operation.
  • Page 24 :STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle? :STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]? :STATus:PRESet :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? :SYSTem:VERSion? :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:ADDRess <ip/dhcp> :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:ADDRess? :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:GATEway <gateway> :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:GATEway? :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MASK <netmask> :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MASK? :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname <hostname> :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname? :SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:MAC? Table 5: OSX-100 commands list Command Description CLOSe Move switch to the next channel. CLOSe # Move switch to channel #. M-OSX-100-001.06...
  • Page 25 Reset the switch motors by finding the "home" position again. Use if switch channels ever desynchronize. LCL # Local = 1 or remote=0. LCL? Return interaction mode. TEST:NOTIFY# Push a notification to the OSX-100 LCD. # determines icon "<string>" M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    3. Do not plug the unit back in until it is completely dry. Cleaning the Output Connectors 1. Use a bulkhead inspection probe to inspect the output connectors. 2. If needed, use the appropriate in-bulkhead cleaning device. User Replaceable Fuse The OSX-100 has a user replaceable T1A, 250V, 1A fuse. M-OSX-100-001.06...

  • Page 27: Storage And Shipping

    As indicated above, please ship the returned material in the original shipping box and packing material. If these are not available, follow the guidelines below: 1. Contact Santec to obtain an RMA number. 2. Cover the front panel with foam to prevent damage.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Power Consumption (VA) 40 to 80 Switch Life (cycles) Notes: excluding connectors sequential switching, add ± 0.02 dB for random Table 6: OSX-100 mechanical and environmental specifications sheet Specification Parameter 2 – 48 Channels > 48 Channels 23.5 x 12 x 32.5 48.5 x 13.5 x 49.5...
  • Page 29 Santec Photonics Laboratories. Our telephone number and facsimile number are shown below. However, we are not responsible for any trouble arising from your own repair or modification on this product.

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