EXFO FLS-2200 User Manual
FLS-2200
Broadband Source
User Guide
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Contents
Certification information ....................................................................................................... vi
1 Introducing the FLS-2200 Broadband Source ............................................. 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Available Models ....................................................................................................................2
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................3
Conventions ............................................................................................................................4
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
Electrical Safety Information ...................................................................................................6
3 Getting Started with Your Broadband Source ............................................ 9
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................11
Turning On/Off the Broadband Source ..................................................................................12
Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers ...........................................................................................14
4 Setting Up Your Broadband Source .......................................................... 17
Setting the Refresh Rate .......................................................................................................17
Activating or Deactivating the Backlight ...............................................................................18
Setting the Contrast .............................................................................................................18
Setting the Video Mode ........................................................................................................19
Setting the Drive Current ......................................................................................................20
Reverting the Broadband Source to Default Settings ............................................................21
5 Operating the Broadband Source ............................................................. 23
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................23
Activating or Deactivating a Source ......................................................................................25
6 Preparing for Remote Control ................................................................... 27
Linking Units with the GPIB Port ...........................................................................................27
Linking Units with the Serial Port ..........................................................................................28
Changing Communication Settings ......................................................................................29
Setting the Remote Control Mode ........................................................................................30
Setting GPIB Address ............................................................................................................31
Setting Baud Rate .................................................................................................................32
Setting Flow Control .............................................................................................................33
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7 Using Your Broadband Source in an Automated Test Environment ........35
Message Management .........................................................................................................35
Standard Status Data Structure ............................................................................................39
SCPI Command Structure ......................................................................................................44
Consulting Data Types ..........................................................................................................49
Writing Remote Control Code ...............................................................................................49
Error Message Format ...........................................................................................................51
Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers ....................................................................................52
Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications .......................................................................54
Building and Using Custom VIs .............................................................................................59
8 Maintenance ................................................................................................65
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................66
Replacing Fuses ....................................................................................................................69
Upgrading the Embedded Software .....................................................................................70
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................72
9 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................73
Error Messages .....................................................................................................................73
Solving GPIB Common Problems ..........................................................................................77
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................78
Transportation ......................................................................................................................78
10 Warranty ......................................................................................................79
General Information .............................................................................................................79
Liability .................................................................................................................................80
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................81
Certification ..........................................................................................................................81
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................82
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................83
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................85
B Data Types ...................................................................................................89
Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 ........................................................................90
Applicable Data Types for Output—IEEE 488.2 .....................................................................99
Applicable Data Types for Input—SCPI ................................................................................109
Special Numeric Values Received on Output .......................................................................110
C IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference .........................................111
IEEE 488.2 Commands—Quick Reference ...........................................................................111
IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description ..................................................................................112
Product-Specific Commands—Quick Reference ..................................................................135
Product-Specific Commands—Description ..........................................................................136
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D SCPI-Based Errors ..................................................................................... 151
Index .............................................................................................................. 167
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Certification information
Certification information
North America Regulatory Statement
This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the
United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable
North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada
and the United States.
Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,
subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003
compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to
ensure compliance to the applicable standards.
The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Use of shielded remote I/O cables, with properly grounded shields
and metal connectors, is recommended in order to reduce radio
frequency interference that may emanate from these cables.
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Certification information
Electro-Optical Engineerin
Application of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC - The EMC Directive
Manufacturers Name: EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENG.
Manufacturers Address: 400 Godin Avenue
Vanier, Quebec
Canada G1M 2K2
(418) 683-0211
Equipment Type/Environment: Light Industrial Scientific Equipment
Trade Name/Model No.: FLS-2200 Broadband Light Source
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 61010-1:1993/
A2: 1995
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements
EN 55022:1998/
A1:2000
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
industrial, scientific, and medical equipment
EN 61326:1997/ A2:
2001
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements
EN 60825-1:1994/
A2: 2001
Safety of laser products-Part 1 :Equipment classifications, requirements and
users guide
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards.
Manufacturer
Signature:
Full Name: Stephen Bull, E. Eng
Position: Vice-President Research and
Development
Address: 465 Godin Avenue Vanier, Quebec,
Canada
Date: May 20 , 2003
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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1 Introducing the FLS-2200
BROADBAND SOURCE
FLS-2200
ENTER
Setup
Active
Out
On/Off
Power
Power
Source 2
Navigation/
menu
setting
arrow keys
Setup menu access
Power
Source activation/
deactivation button
Display
Active LED
Output port
Drive-current increasing and
decreasing buttons
Second source control buttons
(on dual-source models only)
On/Off
Power
Power
Source 1
Laser radiation
hazard sticker
Broadband Source
Main Features
The FLS-2200 Broadband Source is a super-luminescent, light-emitting
diode (SLED) source covering all the bands needed for
telecommunications applications. It provides a broader spectral range and
more power density in a singlemode fiber than a white light source.
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Introducing the FLS-2200 Broadband Source
Serial port (RS-232 DTE)
Fuse holder
Power inlet
GPIB port
400 Godin Ave.
Québec, Que., Canada G1M 2K2
GPIB IEEE 488.2
SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this devic e must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Made in Canada
P/N
S/N
Ver.
Mfg.
date
QST-151E
Serial Port
MODEL: GO
100-240 V
50/60 Hz
2 A
F2AL250 V
Ground
Available Models
On the back panel, you will find the ports for remote control, the power
inlet and fuse holder.
The FLS-2200 Broadband Source supports local control (via its front panel)
and remote control (through GPIB or RS-232 using SCPI commands or the
provided LabVIEW drivers).
Available Models
The FLS-2200 Broadband Source is available in the following models:
Models with a single super LED (SLED) covering a conventional
wavelength range (5 models).
Models with two SLEDs, covering a wider range for coarse
wavelength-division multiplexing (CWDM) and dual-window
applications (2 models).
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Introducing the FLS-2200 Broadband Source
BROADBAND SOURCE
FLS-2200
ENTER
Setup
Active
Out
On/Off
Power
Power
Source 2
On/Off
Power
Power
Source 1
Optical Spectrum Analyzer
IQS-5250B
INPUT
DUT
Typical Applications
Typical Applications
You can use this light source to:
qualify components during development or to perform Pass/Fail tests
during production when you use the source with an optical spectrum
analyzer (OSA).
perform maintenance or troubleshooting tasks on a WDM network
when the source is combined with an OSA.
perform polarization mode dispersion (PMD) measurements when
you use the source with the FPMD-5600 Femtosecond PMD Analyzer
and the M9700 Passive Depolarizer.
perform polarization-dependent loss (PDL) measurements when you
use the source with an OSA.
The typical devices tested include passive optical network (PON)
components, CWDM components, attenuators, photonic switches,
broadband couplers, specialty couplers or multiplexers, Bragg gratings (the
source features a bandwidth large enough to test many Bragg gratings
simultaneously), etc.
A typical setup including both the FLS-2200 Broadband Source and an
IQS-5250B Optical Spectrum Analyzer is shown below.
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Introducing the FLS-2200 Broadband Source
Conventions
Conventions
Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand
the following conventions:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in component damage. Do not proceed unless you
understand and meet the required conditions.
IMPORTANT
Refers to information about this product you should not overlook.
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2 Safety Information
WARNING
Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active.
Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are
protected at all times.
WARNING
The use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those
specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous situations or
impair the protection provided by this unit.
IMPORTANT
When you see the following symbol on your unit , make sure
that you refer to the instructions provided in your user
documentation. Ensure that you understand and meet the required
conditions before using your product.
Your instrument is a Class 1M laser product in compliance with standards
IEC 60825-1 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10. Invisible laser radiation may be
encountered at the output port.
The product is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation
but it may be hazardous if you use optics within a diverging or collimated
beam. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 1M source:
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Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
This unit uses an international safety standard three-wire power cable. This
cable serves as a ground when connected to an appropriate AC power
outlet.
Note: If you need to ensure that the unit is completely powered off, disconnect the
power cable.
WARNING
Insert the power cable plug into a power outlet with a
protective ground contact. Do not use an extension cord
without a protective conductor.
Before powering on the unit, connect all grounding terminals,
extension cords and devices to a protective ground via a ground
socket. Any interruption of the protective grounding is a
potential shock hazard and may cause personal injury.
Whenever the ground protection is impaired, do not use the
unit and secure it against any accidental operation.
Do not tamper with the protective ground terminal.
The color coding used in the electric cable depends on the cable. New
plugs should meet the local safety requirements and include:
adequate load-carrying capacity
ground connection
cable clamp
IMPORTANT
EXFO assumes no liability if you attempt to perform internal service
on this unit.
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Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
WARNING
Use this unit indoors only.
Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it.
Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases
or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard.
Do not remove unit covers during operation.
To avoid electrical shock, do not operate the unit if any part of
the outer surface (covers, panels, etc.) is damaged.
Only authorized personnel should carry out adjustments,
maintenance or repair of opened units under voltage. A person
qualified in first aid must also be present. Do not replace any
components while power cable are connected.
Use only fuses with the required rated current and specified
type (IEC, 5 mm x 20 mm (0.197 in x 0.787 in), fast-blow, 250 V,
2 A). Do not use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders.
Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has
been disconnected from its electrical supply.
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Safety Information
Electrical Safety Information
Equipment Ratings
Tem pe rat ur e
Operation
Storage
Relative humidity
a
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
0 % to 80 % non-condensing
Maximum operation altitude 2000 m (6562 ft)
Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage category II
Power supply rating
a. Measured in 0 °C to 31 °C (32 °F to 87.8 °F) range, decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F).
b. Not exceeding
b
± 10 % of the nominal voltage.
100 V - 240 V; 50 Hz/60 Hz; 2 A
The following label is located on the back panel of the unit:
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3 Getting Started with Your
2
3
4
1
Broadband Source
You can place your FLS-2200 Broadband Source in a rackmount to facilitate
its usage.
To install the rackmount:
1. Fix the angle iron using four flat Phillips screws.
2. Fix the rackmount bracket to the frame using two round Phillips
screws.
3. Fix the rackmount stiffener using two flat Phillips screws (for the front
panel) and two round Phillips screws.
4. If your rackmount will contain only one unit, fix the rackmount cover
plate to the empty part of the frame using four flat Phillips screws.
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Getting Started with Your Broadband Source
X
A
To install your FLS-2200 Broadband Source in a rackmount:
1. Slide the benchtop unit into the rackmount and tighten it from
underneath using the four cover fixing screws.
If measurement X on the illustration exceeds 11.125 in., fix the unit into
the four holes identified as A. Otherwise, use the other four holes.
2. If a second benchtop is to be installed, remove the cover plate and
repeat step 1.
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Getting Started with Your Broadband Source
Bare metal
(or blue border)
indicates UPC
option
Green border
indicates APC
option
2 3 4
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)
The EUI fixed baseplate is available for connectors with angled (APC) or
non-angled (UPC) polishing. A green border around the baseplate
indicates that it is for APC-type connectors.
To install an EUI connector adapter onto the EUI baseplate:
1. Hold the EUI connector adapter so the dust cap opens downwards.
2. Close the dust cap in order to hold the connector adapter more firmly.
3. Insert the connector adapter into the baseplate.
4. While pushing firmly, turn the connector adapter clockwise on the
baseplate to lock it in place.
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Getting Started with Your Broadband Source
RM
LK
Source 1
OFF
1300 nm 210 mA
Source 2
OFF
1550 nm 191 mA
Remote control
Remotely-locked front panel
Wavelength
and drive
current
Source status
Information on second source
(dual-source models only)
Source number (dual-source
models only)
Turning On/Off the Broadband Source
Turning On/Off the Broadband Source
WARNING
Before turning on the source, read Electrical Safety Information on
page 6.
To turn the Broadband Source on and off:
Press the red button located in the lower left-hand corner of the front
panel.
Upon startup, the unit beeps twice, performs a self-test and then displays
the main window, indicating that all sources are deactivated (OFF).
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Getting Started with Your Broadband Source
Turning On/Off the Broadband Source
The source status indicator shows whether the source is active or not
(ON/OFF). In the case of an active source, a graphical element
representing a light beam is also displayed.
The wavelength and drive current indicator shows the source’s
nominal wavelength (in nanometers) and the selected drive current
(in milliamperes).
The remote control indicator (RM) appears when the unit is currently
controlled by remote commands (via GPIB or RS-232 communication).
Note: You must set the GPIB bus line to True in GPIB or send the *REM command
in RS-232 for the remote control indicator to be displayed.
The remotely-locked keyboard indicator (LK) shows that a remote
application is preventing you from using the unit’s front panel buttons
(keyboard)—except the red button used to turn the unit on or off.
When the unit is turned off, the current Setup menu settings remain in the
unit’s memory. These settings include display features and remote control.
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Getting Started with Your Broadband Source
Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
Before being able to work with EXFO LabVIEW drivers, you must install the
following elements on your computer:
National Instruments LabVIEW software and the corresponding
patches.
EXFO LabVIEW drivers (including demo applications to help you get
started with the drivers)
For information on these applications, see Working with EXFO LabVIEW
Drivers on page 52.
Note: Only administrator-level users can install software under Windows XP.
To install the LabVIEW software:
1. Insert the LabVIEW CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. The installation process should start automatically. If not, start it
manually as follows:
2a. On the Windows taskbar, click Start and select Run.
2b. In the Open box locate the autorun.exe file.
2c. Click OK to start the installation procedure and follow the
on-screen instructions.
You should keep the default names and paths suggested by the
installation program.
3. Once the software installation is complete, install the patches available
for your LabVIEW version.
If the patches are not included on your LabVIEW CD, you may
download them from National Instruments’ Web site at www.ni.com.
3a. On the Windows taskbar, click Start and select Run.
3b. In the Open box, locate Updates\setup.exe.
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Getting Started with Your Broadband Source
Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
3c. Click OK to start the installation procedure and follow the
on-screen instructions.
To install the EXFO LabVIEW drivers:
1. Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Start the installation process as follows:
2a. On the Windows taskbar, click Start and select Run.
2b. In the Open box, locate Labview Drivers\setup.exe on the storage
device where the drivers are located.
2c. Click OK to start the InstallShield Wizard and follow the on-screen
instructions.
For easier use, the drivers will be installed in LabVIEW’s default
instrument library folder:
C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 6\instr.lib\EXFO.
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4 Setting Up Your Broadband
Refresh Rate
Backlight
Contrast
Video Mode
8 Hz
ON
STD
Exit
RS232 / GPIB
GPIB Addr.
Baud Rate
Flow Ctrl
GPIB
12
N.A.
N.A.
Source
The blue button on the right of the display provides access to the
single-level Setup menu. You can access this menu even while the source
is active to set up the various parameters.
Setting the Refresh Rate
To set the refresh rate:
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Refresh Rate (the
item will be displayed in reverse video).
3. Press ENTER to access the Refresh Rate edit box.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to set the refresh rate between 1/2 Hz,
1Hz, 2Hz, 4Hz, 8Hz and 16Hz.
5. Press ENTER to confirm the new refresh rate.
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Setting Up Your Broadband Source
Activating or Deactivating the Backlight
Activating or Deactivating the Backlight
To deactivate the backlight:
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Backlight (the item
will be displayed in reverse video).
3. Press ENTER to access the Backlight edit box.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys until the backlight value changes to OFF.
5. Press ENTER to confirm the new backlight setting.
To reactivate the backlight:
Stand very close to the unit to see the information displayed. Repeat
steps 1 to 4 above—except that you must set the backlight value to ON.
OR
Reset the unit to the default parameters (see Reverting the Broadband
Source to Default Settings on page 21).
Setting the Contrast
To set the contrast:
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Contrast (item will
appear in reverse video).
3. Press ENTER to access the Contrast edit box.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to adjust the contrast as required.
5. Press ENTER to confirm the contrast adjustment.
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Setting Up Your Broadband Source
Refresh Rate
Backlight
Contrast
Video Mode
Exit
8 Hz
ON
STD
RS232 / GPIB
GPIB Addr.
Baud Rate
Flow Ctrl
GPIB
12
N.A.
N.A.
Refresh Rate
Backlight
Contrast
Video Mode
Exit
ON
INV
RS232 / GPIB
GPIB Addr.
Flow Ctrl
GPIB
12
N.A.
N.A.
Baud Rate
Exit
8 Hz
Baud Rate
Setting the Video Mode
Setting the Video Mode
To set the video mode:
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Video Mode (item
will appear in reverse video).
3. Press ENTER to access the Video Mode edit box.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to set the required video mode (standard
or reverse).
5. Press ENTER to confirm the video mode.
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Setting Up Your Broadband Source
BROADBAND SOURCE
FLS-2200
ENTER
Setup
Active
Out
On/Off
Power
Power
Source 2
Increasing and decreasing buttons
On/Off
Power
Power
Source 1
Power
Power
Setting the Drive Current
Setting the Drive Current
You can adjust the source’s drive current to better suit your needs. The
drive current can be increased or decreased by steps of 1 mA or 10 mA.
On a dual-source, each one has its own set of control buttons and has an
independent drive current value.
Note: You can set the drive current even while the source is not emitting.
To set the drive current:
1. Press the button to increase the value by steps of 1 mA.
OR
Press the button to decrease the value by steps of 1 mA.
2. To increase or decrease the value by steps of 10 mA, hold the
corresponding button down.
The displayed current value on the screen changes accordingly.
3. If you have a dual-source, you can repeat the above steps to set the
drive current for the second source.
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Setting Up Your Broadband Source
Reverting the Broadband Source to Default Settings
Reverting the Broadband Source to Default
Settings
You may want to revert the Broadband Source to the factory settings.
The following table presents the parameters and their default values.
Parameters Default Values
Source OFF
Drive current Minimum value
Backlight ON
Videomode STD (standard)
Refresh rate 4 Hz
RS232/GPIB (Remote control)
GPIB address
Baud rate
Flow ctrl
a
a
a
a
GPIB
12
N.A.
N.A.
a. Parameter cannot be reset by a remote control command.
To revert the source to default settings:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Turn on the unit and press ENTER at the same time until the unit beeps
three times.
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