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Figure 3-6. Setup Window ..................................................................................................3-8
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Figure 3-8. Monitor Window .............................................................................................3-12
Figure A-1. Representation of Y-Z and X-Z Plane Waves .................................................A-2
Figure A-2. Representation of Simultaneous Y-Z and X-Z Plane Waves .......................... A-2
Figure A-3. Representation of Unpolarized Wave .............................................................. A-2
Figure A-4. Representation of a -45° Angle Polarized Wave .............................................A-3
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Figure A-6. Representation of a Counterclockwise Circularly Polarized Wave .................. A-4
Figure A-7. Representation of Double Refraction or Birefringence ....................................A-4
Figure A-8. Schematic Representation of All Polarization States ...................................... A-7
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abbreviations....................................Glossary-1
acquisition
modes............................................2-1, 3-10
starting..................................................3-10
stopping................................................3-10
Add button....................................................3-9
after sales service........................................6-2
application
exiting...................................................3-13
starting....................................................3-1
auto-diagnostic window
successful...............................................3-1
unsuccessful...........................................3-1
B
button
Add.........................................................3-9
Cancel....................................................3-9
Delete.....................................................3-9
function..........................................3-4, 3-13
OK..........................................................3-9
Scan.......................................................3-4
Setup......................................................3-5
Stop......................................................3-11
Wave plate ....................................3-4, 3-10
Wavelength ............................................3-4
C
Cancel button...............................................3-9
caps, protective.....................................2-3, 4-1
caution
module insertion.....................................2-3
module removal......................................2-3
of product hazard...................................1-2
certification information...................................vi
certification, warranty...................................6-2
cleaning fiber end.........................................2-4
closing the monitor window........................ 3-13
commands, GPIB................................. .. ......C-1
connection
fiber-optic cable......................................2-4
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connector port,
contacting EXFO..........................................1-3
control
local........................................................2-1
remote ....................................................2-1
control switch...............................................3-5
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controller page.............................................3-5
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port
edit box
main window
D
date of manufacture.....................................2-1
defining settings manually ......................... 3-10
Delete button ...............................................3-9
description
front panel..............................................2-2
IQ-5100.................................................. 2-1
Main window..........................................3-2
Monitor window....................................3-12
Display menu...............................................3-3
drop-down menus........................................ 3-3
Dynamic Data Exchange.............................2-1
E
equipment returns........................................6-3
exiting the application
from the main window..........................3-13
from the monitor window...................... 3-13
F
fiber end cleaning ........................................2-4
fiber-optic cable connection......................... 2-4
File menu............................ ... ......................3-3
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front panel description ................................. 2-2
function button....................................3-4, 3-13
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getting help........................................... ... ... .1-3
glossary...........................................Glossary-1
GPIB
commands .............................................C-1
interface................................................. 2-1
link............................. .............................3-6
H
Help menu...................................................3-3
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Initializing... message..................................3-6
inspection upon receipt................................ 1-2
integrated data display screen................... 3-12
IQ Software.................................................. 1-1
IQ-203.......................................................... 2-1
IQ-203 front panel function keys.................. 3-4
IQ-206.......................................................... 2-1
IQ-5100 description ..................................... 2-1
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LED push button functions .......................... 2-3
list box
Scan Period ....................................3-5, 3-9
Wavelength..............................3-4, 3-5, 3-8
local control .................................................2-1
Local inscription........................................... 3-6
Lockout inscription.......................................3-6
M
magnifying glass..........................................3-5
main window description ............................. 3-2
maintenance................................................ 4-1
manual mode........................2-1, 3-4, 3-6, 3-10
manually defining settings .........................3-10
mechanical specifications.............................5-2
menu
Display......................................... ...........3-3
drop-down....................................... ........3-3
File........ .. ................................................3-3
Help........................................................3-3
menu bar................................................. .. ...3-3
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message
Initializing................................................3-6
Manual mode..........................................3-6
Processing..............................................3-6
Random scanning mode.........................3-6
mode
manual............................2-1, 3-4, 3-6, 3-10
of acquiring data............................2-1, 3-10
random scanning............2-1, 3-4 , 3-6, 3-11
module
insertion..................................................2-3
removal...................................................2-4
monitor window
closing ..................................................3-13
description............................................3-12
opening...... ...........................................3-12
main window
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nameplate.....................................................2-1
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OK button.....................................................3-9
on-screen indicator.......................................3-4
opening the monitor window.......................3-12
operating environment..................................5-2
optical
port ........................................... ... ...........2-2
specifications.................................. ... .. ...5-1
P
parameters...................................................3-8
part number..................................................2-1
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port
cleaning..................................................4-1
input........................................................2-2
optical.....................................................2-2
output .....................................................2-2
Processing... message.................................3-6
product
nameplate...............................................2-1
version....................................................2-1
protective caps......................................2-3, 4-1
R
Random scanning in progress... window ... 3-11
random scanning mode ....... 2-1, 3-4, 3-6, 3-11
Random scanning mode message ..............3-6
remote control................................. ... .. ........2-1
Remote inscription .......................................3-6
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RMA..................................... .. ... ...... ... .. ... ... ..6-3
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caution....................................................1-2
important ................................................1-2
warning...................................................1-2
Scan button........... ... .................................. ..3-4
Scan Period list box ..............................3-5, 3-9
scan period setup.........................................3-9
scanning resolution......................................3-5
serial number...............................................2-1
service, after sales.......................................6-2
setting test parameters ................................3-8
settings
manual.............................. ......................3-6
setup
scan period.............................................3-9
wavelength.............................................3-8
Setup button......................................... ... ... ..3-5
shipping to EXFO.........................................6-3
specifications
mechanical.............................................5-2
optical.....................................................5-1
technical.................................................5-1
stabilization
temperature............................................3-7
stabilizing window........................................3-7
starting
an acquisition....................................... 3-10
the application........................................3-1
status bar.....................................................3-6
status bar inscription
Local ......................................................3-6
Lockout .................................................. 3-6
Remote .................................................. 3-6
Stop button ................................................3-11
stopping an acquisition..............................3-10
storage temperature ....................................1-3
symbols............................................Glossary-1
T
temperature for storage...............................1-3
temperature stabilization..............................3-7
test parameters
setting ....................................................3-8
title bar....................... ... ...............................3-3
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transportation requirements......................... 1-3
troubleshooting............................................ 4-2
main window
U
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V
viewing acquisition results......................... 3-11
voltage
wave plate..............................................3-4
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wave plate
warning of personal hazard .........................1-2
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warranty
certification............................................. 6-2
exclusions..............................................6-2
general................................................... 6-1
liability.................................................... 6-2
null and void........................................... 6-1
Wave plate button...............................3-4, 3-10
wave plate voltage....................................... 3-4
Wavelength
button..................................................... 3-4
edit box.................................................. 3-9
list box......................................3-4, 3-5, 3-8
page....................................................... 3-9
scroll list................................................. 3-9
wavelength setup......................................... 3-8
window
Auto-diagnostic......................................3-1
Monitor.................................................3-12
Random scanning in progress............. 3-11
Setup .....................................................3-8
Stabilizing...............................................3-7
Windows...................................................... 2-1
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