EXFO FTB-9100 User Manual
FTB-9100
Optical Switch for FTB-500
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
Copyright Information ............................................................................................................ii
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch ................................................... 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Basic Switching Principles .......................................................................................................2
Typical Application, OTDR Testing ...........................................................................................3
Conventions ............................................................................................................................4
2 Getting Started with Your Optical Switch .................................................. 5
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................5
Starting the Optical Switch Application ................................................................................10
Exiting the Application .........................................................................................................13
3 Operating the Optical Switch .................................................................... 15
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................16
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................17
Optimizing the Application for Repeatability ........................................................................19
Selecting Configurations .......................................................................................................20
Saving and Recalling Configurations .....................................................................................21
4 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 23
Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................................................................................................24
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................26
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................28
5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 29
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................29
Obtaining Online Help ..........................................................................................................30
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................31
Transportation ......................................................................................................................32
6 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 33
General Information .............................................................................................................33
Liability .................................................................................................................................34
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................34
Certification ..........................................................................................................................34
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................35
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................36
A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 37
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Contents
B SCPI Command Reference ..........................................................................39
Quick Reference Command Tree ...........................................................................................40
Product-Specific Commands—Description ............................................................................41
Index .................................................................................................................61
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Certification Information
Certification Information
F.C.C. Information
Electronic test equipment is exempt from Part 15 compliance (FCC) in
the United States. However, compliance verification tests are
systematically performed on most EXFO equipment.
Information
Electronic test equipment is subject to the EMC Directive in the European
Union. The EN61326 standard prescribes both emission and immunity
requirements for laboratory, measurement, and control equipment.
This unit has undergone extensive testing according to the European Union
Directive and Standards.
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Certification Information
Application of Council Directive(s): 2006/95/EC - The Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC - The EMC Directive
And their amendments
Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue
Quebec, Quebec
Canada, G1M 2K2
(418) 683-0211
Equipment Type/Environment: Test & Measurement / Industrial
Trade Name/Model No.: FTB-9100
Optical Switch
Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:
EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements.
EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements – Part 1: General requirements
EN 60825-1:1994 +A2:2001
+A1:2002
Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification,
requirements, and user’s guide
EN 55022: 1998 +A2: 2003 Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
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: 400 Godin Avenue, Quebec (Quebec),
Canada, G1M 2K2
Date: January 09, 2009
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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1 Introducing the FTB-9100
Common port
FTB-9100
OPTICAL SWITCH
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COMMON
Optical Switch
Main Features
The FTB-9100 Optical Switch provides highly accurate and repeatable
fiber-to-fiber switching for the FTB-500 test modules.
Note: Actual connectors may differ from the illustration.
The Optical Switch enhances test performances by
³ minimizing downtime
³ automating the testing process
³ reducing manual intervention in ribbon or multifiber testing
³ enabling remote testing on multiple fibers
Optical Switch 1
Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch
Switch ports
Common port
1 x N Optical Switch Principle
Basic Switching Principles
The FTB-9100 Optical Switch supports local control (via the ToolBox
software) and remote control (through GPIB, RS-232, or Ethernet TCP/IP
using SCPI commands or the provided LabVIEW drivers). For more
information, refer to the FTB-500 user guide.
Basic Switching Principles
The switch ports of 1 x N optical switches are numbered on the front panel,
while the common port is identified as such.
These switches are bidirectional. This means that the optical signal can
either enter through the common port and be directed toward any switch
port, or enter through any switch port and then be directed toward the
common port.
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Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch
FTB-9100
OPTICAL SWITCH
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COMMON
SM OTDR
Patchcord
Fibers
under test
Typical Application, OTDR Testing
Typical Application, OTDR Testing
You can use your switch to test several fibers with an OTDR without having
to connect and disconnect them before each acquisition.
For more information, refer to the EXFO OTDR user guide.
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Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch
Conventions
Conventions
Before using the product described in this manual, 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 Getting Started with Your
Optical Switch
CAUTION
Your Optical Switch contains sensitive precision optical
components. To ensure reliable, long-term service, observe proper
handling and operating instructions. At no time should the module
be subject to shock or impact.
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
CAUTION
Never insert or remove a module while the FTB-500 is turned on.
This will result in immediate and irreparable damage to both the
module and unit.
WARNING
When the laser safety LED ( ) is flashing on the FTB-500, at least
one of your modules is emitting an optical signal. Please check all
modules, as it might not be the one you are currently using.
To insert a module into the FTB-500:
1. Exit ToolBox and turn off your unit.
2. Position the FTB-500 so that its right panel is facing you.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Protruding
edges on top
Identification sticker
facing up
Connector
pins at the
back
Retaining screw
hole at the
back
FTB-500 right panel
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
3. Take the module and place it so that the connector pins are at the
back, as explained and shown below.
Identification sticker must be facing up and connector pins at the right
of the retaining screw hole.
4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into the grooves of the
receptacle’s module slot.
5. Push the module all the way to the back of the slot, until the retaining
screw makes contact with the receptacle casing.
6. Place the FTB-500 so that its left panel is facing you.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Turn retaining screw knob
clockwise
FTB-500 left panel
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
7. While applying slight pressure to the module, turn the retaining screw
clockwise until it is tightened.
This will secure the module into its “seated” position.
When you turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect
the module.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Turn retaining screw knob(s)
counterclockwise
FTB-500 left panel
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
To remove a module from the FTB-500:
1. Exit ToolBox and turn off your unit.
2. Position the FTB-500 so that the left panel is facing you.
3. Turn the retaining screw counterclockwise until it stops.
The module will be slowly released from the slot.
4. Place the FTB-500 so that the right panel is facing you.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connector)
and pull it out.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Starting the Optical Switch Application
Starting the Optical Switch Application
Your FTB-9100 Optical Switch module can be configured and controlled
from its dedicated ToolBox application.
Note: For details about ToolBox, refer to the FTB-500 user guide.
To start the application:
1. From the main window, select the module to use.
It will turn blue to indicate that it is highlighted.
2. Click the corresponding button in the Module Applications box.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Function
bar
Control
Center
Title bar
Status bar
Data
display
Starting the Optical Switch Application
The main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to
control the Optical Switch:
Note: You can also control the switch directly from ToolBox’s OTDR application,
as explained in the OTDR user guide.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Optical signal
path
Common or
input port
Output port
(including port
number)
Current date and time
Local: Module controlled locally only.
Remote: Module controlled remotely, but local
commands can also be used (some products only).
Lockout: Module controlled remotely only.
Battery indicator
Control mode
Starting the Optical Switch Application
Data Display
Status Bar
The status bar, located at the bottom of the main window, identifies the
operational status of the FTB-9100 Optical Switch.
For more information about automating or remotely controlling the
FTB-9100 Optical Switch, refer to your platform user guide.
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Getting Started with Your Optical Switch
Exiting the Application
Exiting the Application
Closing any application that is not currently being used helps freeing
system memory.
To close the application from the main window:
Click in the top right corner of the main window.
OR
Click the Exit button located at the bottom of the function bar.
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3 Operating the Optical Switch
Before using the FTB-9100 Optical Switch in a test setup, you must first
connect the ports to other test components and select a switching
configuration.
Note: You can configure your switch before connecting it to your test setup.
CAUTION
Your Optical Switch contains sensitive precision optical
components. To ensure reliable, long-term service, observe proper
handling and operating instructions. At no time should the module
be subject to shock or impact.
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Operating the Optical Switch
Bare metal
(or blue border)
indicates UPC
option
Green border
indicates APC
option
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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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