EXFO IQS-1500 User Manual
IQS-1100/IQS-1500
Power Meters for IQS Platforms
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... vi
1 Introducing the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters ..................................... 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................4
Conventions ............................................................................................................................5
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 7
3 Getting Started with Your Power Meters ................................................... 9
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................9
Starting the Power Meters Application .................................................................................13
Entering Values Using Sliders and Numeric Boxes .................................................................17
Exiting the Application .........................................................................................................18
4 Setting Up Your Power Meters .................................................................. 19
Naming Channels .................................................................................................................20
Selecting the Wavelength .....................................................................................................21
Managing Wavelength Lists ..................................................................................................22
Selecting the Measurement Unit ...........................................................................................23
Setting the Display Resolution ..............................................................................................24
Setting the Refresh Rate .......................................................................................................25
Saving and Recalling Configurations .....................................................................................26
5 Preparing Your Power Meters for a Test ................................................... 29
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................29
Nulling Offsets ......................................................................................................................30
6 Measuring Power ....................................................................................... 33
Displaying Absolute Power ...................................................................................................33
Measuring Relative Power .....................................................................................................35
Using the Offset Function .....................................................................................................36
Averaging Measurements .....................................................................................................37
7 Performing Acquisitions ............................................................................ 39
Selecting the Sampling Type .................................................................................................39
Selecting the Acquisition Mode ............................................................................................41
Starting the Acquisition ........................................................................................................46
Consulting Acquired Data .....................................................................................................48
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8 Performing and Analyzing Graph Acquisitions .........................................53
Setting Up Graph Parameters ...............................................................................................53
Printing Graph Results ..........................................................................................................55
Clearing Graph Display .........................................................................................................55
Using the Zoom Function .....................................................................................................56
Displaying and Moving Markers ...........................................................................................58
9 Calibrating Other Power Meters with the IQS-1500 .................................59
Selecting the Calibration Option ...........................................................................................60
Entering General Calibration Information .............................................................................61
Entering Calibration Conditions ............................................................................................62
Entering DUT Information .....................................................................................................65
Entering Calibration Uncertainties ........................................................................................66
Saving a Template File ...........................................................................................................71
Nulling Offsets for Calibration ..............................................................................................72
Storing Reference Power Meter Measurements Automatically ..............................................73
Entering DUT Measurements ................................................................................................75
Viewing Calibration Summary ..............................................................................................76
Managing Calibration Reports ..............................................................................................79
10 Monitoring Power Meter Modules ............................................................83
Using Monitor Windows .......................................................................................................83
Using QuickTools ...................................................................................................................86
11 Maintenance ................................................................................................89
Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................................................................................................90
Cleaning Detector Ports ........................................................................................................92
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................93
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................94
12 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................95
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................95
Viewing Online Documentation ............................................................................................97
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................98
Transportation ....................................................................................................................100
13 Warranty ....................................................................................................101
General Information ...........................................................................................................101
Liability ...............................................................................................................................101
Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................102
Certification ........................................................................................................................102
Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................103
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................104
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Contents
A Technical Specifications ........................................................................... 105
B SCPI Command Reference ....................................................................... 107
Quick Reference Command Tree .........................................................................................107
Product-Specific Commands—Description ..........................................................................110
C Calibration Report Sample ...................................................................... 157
Index .............................................................................................................. 159
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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.
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.
IMPORTANT
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Certification Information
Application of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC - 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.: IQS-1100
Power Meter
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 61326:1997 +A1:1998
+A2:2001
Electrical Equipment for M easurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements
EN 55022: 1998 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
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: August 20, 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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Certification Information
Application of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC - 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.: IQS-1500
Calibration Power Meter
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 61326:1997 +A1:1998
+A2:2001
Electrical Equipment for M easurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements
EN 55022: 1998 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
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 7, 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
viii IQS-1100/IQS-1500
1 Introducing the
Power Meter
IQS-1100
Optical
detector port
LED push
button
Retaining
screw knob
IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power
Meters
Designed for the IQS platforms, the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters can
help you perform specific power measurements according to your needs.
Main Features
The IQS-1100 Power Meter is offered with the following detector
configurations:
³ High-power germanium
³ Indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs)
The IQS-1100 Power Meter has a high resolution, excellent linearity and
provides accurate power measurements over a high dynamic range.
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Introducing the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters
Optical
detector port
LED push
button
E
X
F
O
N
T
T
-
F
C
F
O
A
-
2
2
2
Calibration
IQS-1500
Power Meter
Retaining
screw knob
Main Features
The IQS-1500 Calibration Power Meter is a germanium power meter
designed to be used with the IQS platforms.
It is designed to offer you highly precise readings, and is used to check
power meter calibration, both in singlemode and multimode. The
application features both a manual and step-by-step procedure for your
calibration testing needs.
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Introducing the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters
Main Features
The graphical display mode shows all channels on a real-time graph,
which you can analyze afterwards.
The IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters supports local control (via the
IQS Manager 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 IQS platform user guide.
The IQS-1500 Calibration Power Meter is offered in two options, depending
on the level of uncertainty desired:
³ ±2 to 3%
³ ≤ ± 0.9 % at 3 λ, when calibrated at NIST
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Introducing the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters
Typica l A p p l i cations
Typical Applications
Your power meter is suitable for numerous applications, including the
following:
³ Insertion loss of passive components in the production environment
³ Component and system monitoring
³ Source stability characterization
³ Absolute power measurements
³ Multicomponent testing
³ Remote monitoring and alarm activation
³ WDM component testing
³ Multiport coupler testing
³ Linearity verification
³ Power meter verification
³ Periodic multichannel monitoring
³ Power meter calibration (IQS-1500)
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Introducing the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters
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 Safety Information
Your power meter does not contain laser components in itself. However,
you will be using it with light sources.
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
Use of controls, adjustments and procedures for operation and
maintenance other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection provided by
this unit.
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3 Getting Started with Your
Retaining screw
knob
Protective cover
2b
2a
Power Meters
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
CAUTION
Never insert or remove a module while the controller unit and its
expansion units are turned on. This will result in immediate and
irreparable damage to both the module and unit.
To insert a module into the controller or expansion unit:
1. Exit IQS Manager and turn off all your units.
2. Remove the protective cover from the desired unused module slot.
2a. Pull the retaining screw knob firmly towards you and release the
bottom of the cover.
2b. Gently pull the top of the protective cover downwards, to remove
it from the unit grooves.
3. Position the module so that its front panel is facing you and the top and
bottom protruding edges are to your right.
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Retaining screw
Retaining screw knob
Protruding edges
(right side of module)
5
6
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into the grooves of the unit’s
module slot.
5. Push the module all the way to the back of the slot, until the retaining
screw makes contact with the unit casing.
6. While applying slight pressure to the module, turn the retaining screw
knob (located at the bottom of the panel) clockwise until the knob is
horizontal.
This will secure the module into its “seated” position.
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Retaining screw knob
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
The module is correctly inserted when its front panel is flush with the front
panel of the controller or expansion unit.
When you turn on the controller unit, the startup sequence will
automatically detect your module.
Note: You can insert IQ modules into your controller or expansion unit; the
IQS Manager software will recognize them. However, the
IQS-1100/IQS-1500 locking mechanism (retaining screw) will not work for
IQ modules.
To remove a module from your controller or expansion unit:
1. While pulling gently on the knob, turn it counterclockwise until it stops.
The module will slowly be released from the slot.
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
YES
NO
Retaining screw
knob
Connector
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
2. Place your fingers underneath the module or hold it by the retaining
screw knob (NOT by the connector) and pull it out.
CAUTION
Pulling out a module by a connector could seriously damage both
the module and connector. Always pull out a module by the
retaining screw knob.
3. Cover empty slots with the supplied protective covers.
3a. Slide the top of the protective cover into the upper grooves of the
unit.
3b. Snap the cover into place by pushing the retaining screw knob.
Failure to reinstall protective covers over empty slots will result in
ventilation problems.
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CAUTION
Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Highlighted module
(white background)
Starting the Power Meters Application
Starting the Power Meters Application
Your IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters module can be configured and
controlled from its dedicated IQS Manager application.
Note: For details about IQS Manager, refer to the IQS platform user guide.
To start the application:
1. From the Current Modules function tab select the module to use.
It will turn white to indicate that it is highlighted.
2. Click Start Application.
OR
Press the green LED push button on the front of the corresponding
module.
You can also double-click its row.
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Data
display
Control
Center
Title bar
Function
tabs
Status bar
Starting the Power Meters Application
Note: Pressing the LED push button will not activate or turn on the module.
Note: To start the corresponding monitor window at the same time, click Start
App. & Monitor. The window opens on the Monitors function tab.
The main window (shown below) contains all the commands required to
control the Power Meters:
IQS-1100
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Data
display
Control
Center
Title bar
Function
tabs
Status bar
Warmup
period
indicator
Starting the Power Meters Application
IQS-1500
When you start the IQS-1500 Calibration Power Meter application, you will
notice a thermometer icon under the function tabs. This is the warmup
period indicator; it will remain on until the initial warmup time is over
(approximately 15 minutes).
If the external temperature fluctuates outside the normal operation
temperature, the thermometer icon will reappear until the temperature is
back within the required range (23
o
C ± 5 oC).
You can still perform measurements while the icon is present, but EXFO
recommends postponing critical measurements until the warmup period
is over, as you might not benefit from the maximum stability and precision
your power meter can offer.
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Slot number in which module is inserted
(0 identifies first slot)
Controller unit or expansion unit (1 to 999) housing
the module
[ 999 – 1 ]
Current date and timeModule/unit status
Local: Module controlled locally only.
Remote: Module controlled remotely, but
local commands can also be used.
Lockout: Module controlled remotely only.
Control mode
Starting the Power Meters Application
Title Bar
The title bar is located at the top of the main window. It displays the
module name and its position in the controller or expansion unit. The
module position is identified as follows:
Status Bar
The status bar, located at the bottom of the main window, identifies the
operational status of the IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters.
For more information about automating or remotely controlling the
IQS-1100/IQS-1500 Power Meters, refer to your platform user guide.
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Getting Started with Your Power Meters
Numeric box
button
Fine-tuning
box
Slider
Navigation buttons
Parameter identification
Toggle button
Backspace button
(to correct a value)
Clear button
Entry display
Entering Values Using Sliders and Numeric Boxes
Entering Values Using Sliders and Numeric
Boxes
Many parameters in IQS Manager and module applications can be set
using the following tools.
³ Slider: Drag it to the desired value on the scale below.
³ Navigation buttons: Click either buttons to move the slider. The slider
moves by steps corresponding to the number in the fine-tuning box,
which you can change by using the up and down arrow buttons next to
the box. You cannot change the list of fine-tuning values from here.
³ Numeric box: Click it to display the on-screen numeric pad, which you
can use to enter a powe value.
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To enter a value using the numeric box:
1. Use the button to clear the entry display.
2. Enter the value.
3. Click OK to confirm the value.
Getting Started with Your Power Meters
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.
To close all currently running applications:
From IQS Manager, click Close All Applications.
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4 Setting Up Your Power Meters
You can set the following parameters on your IQS-1100/IQS-1500:
³ Chanel display
³ Wavelength selection and management
³ Measurement unit selection
³ Display resolution
³ Refresh rate
³ Measurement range
³ Saving and recalling configuration
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Setting Up Your Power Meters
Naming Channels
Naming Channels
A user-selected name can be given to each power meter channel. The
channel name appears in the main window. Naming individual channels is
particularly useful when you need to display more than one power channel
at the same time, especially in Monitor Window mode with several optical
power meters displayed simultaneously. The name should be as
self-explanatory as possible (for example, Power-Fiber 3).
To enter a channel name:
1. Click the Settings function tab.
2. Type in a self-explanatory name in the Name box.
3. Click Apply to confirm your new setting.
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Setting Up Your Power Meters
Wavelength list
Selecting the Wavelength
Selecting the Wavelength
When taking accurate measurements, your power meter must be set to
the correct wavelength to compensate for the photodetector responsivity
at the incident wavelength. Ideally, the power meter’s wavelength should
be set as close as possible to that of the optical source being used.
The wavelength must be selected from the wavelength list. To set the
wavelength list, see Managing Wavelength Lists on page 22.
To select the wavelength (either from the Instrument or Settings
function tab):
1. Select the wavelength using the arrow buttons next to the λ list.
2. If you are in the Channels tab of the Settings function tab, click Apply
to confirm your new setting.
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Setting Up Your Power Meters
Managing Wavelength Lists
Managing Wavelength Lists
The wavelengths you want to use with your IQS-1100/IQS-1500 must be
entered in the Wavelengt h list. Please refer to the Certificate of
Compliance supplied with your power meter for information on the
wavelength range.
To add a wavelength to the list:
1. From the Settings function tab, select the Lists tab.
In the New Value list, enter the wavelength value to be added.
2. Click to confirm the new wavelength.
Note: A warning message is displayed if the new wavelength is not within the
power meter’s wavelength range.
To delete a wavelength from the list:
1. From the Settings function tab, click the List tab.
2. From, the Wa v e l e ngth list, select the wavelength to be deleted.
3. Click to confirm the operation.
Note: It is not possible to delete a wavelength that is currently being used.
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