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USER GUIDE
CD/PMD ANALYZER SOURCE
FLS-5834A
R&D AND MANUFACTURING
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Copyright © 2003–2007 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. All rights
reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
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Engineering Inc. (EXFO).
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However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from
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The information contained in this publication is subject to change without
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Units of Measurement
Units of measurement in this publication conform to SI standards and
practices.
Patents
EXFO’s Universal Interface is protected by US patent 6,612,750.
Version number 2.0.0.
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Contents
CD/PMD Analyzer Source iii
Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source ................................ 1
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................1
Back Panel ..............................................................................................................................2
FLS-5834A Compatibility ........................................................................................................2
Conventions ............................................................................................................................3
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
LED Safety Information ...........................................................................................................5
Electrical Safety Information ...................................................................................................6
3 Getting Started with Your Light Source ..................................................... 9
Turning On and Off the CD/PMD Analyzer Source ...................................................................9
FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source Display ........................................................................10
4 Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source Parameters .......................................... 11
Setting the Refresh Rate .......................................................................................................12
Setting the Backlight ............................................................................................................13
Setting the Contrast .............................................................................................................13
Setting the Video Mode ........................................................................................................14
Resetting the CD/PMD Analyzer Source ................................................................................15
5 Operating the CD/PMD Analyzer Source ................................................... 17
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................17
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................18
Activating or Deactivating the Source ...................................................................................19
6 Controlling the Source Remotely .............................................................. 21
Setting the Remote Command Mode ...................................................................................23
Setting the GPIB Address ......................................................................................................24
Setting the Baud Rate ...........................................................................................................25
Setting the Flow Control .......................................................................................................26
Communication Parameters ..................................................................................................27
Standard Status Data Structure ............................................................................................28
Command Structure .............................................................................................................33
Error Messages Format .........................................................................................................34
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Contents
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7 Maintenance ................................................................................................35
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................36
Replacing Fuses ....................................................................................................................38
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................39
Upgrading the Embedded Software .....................................................................................40
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................42
8 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................43
CD/PMD Analyzer Source Error Messages .............................................................................43
GPIB Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................47
Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site ..........................................................................48
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................49
Transportation ......................................................................................................................50
9 Warranty ......................................................................................................51
General Information .............................................................................................................51
Liability .................................................................................................................................52
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................52
Certification ..........................................................................................................................52
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................53
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................54
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................55
B Rackmount Installation ..............................................................................57
C Remote Control Commands .......................................................................59
IEEE 488.2 Commands—Quick Reference .............................................................................59
IEEE 488.2 Commands—Description ....................................................................................60
Product-Specific Commands—Quick Reference ....................................................................81
Product-Specific Commands-Description ..............................................................................82
D SCPI-Based Errors ........................................................................................85
Index .................................................................................................................87
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Certification Information
CD/PMD Analyzer Source v
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.
CSA Information
This unit is certified by the CSA (certificate number 162451) and was
evaluated according to applicable CSA and UL standards (as confirmed by
“C-US” mark) as well as applicable IEC standards for use in Canada, the
United States, and other countries.
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Certification Information
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Application of Council Directive(s): 73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC - The EMC Directive
Manufacturer’s Name: EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL ENG.
Manufacturer’s Address: 400 Godin Avenue
Quebec, Quebec
Canada G1M 2K2
[phone]
Equipment Type/Environment: Light Industrial Scientific Equipment
Trade Name/Model No.: FLS-5800 Modulated Broadband Light Source
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 60825-1:1994 / A2: 2001 Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classifications, requirements,
and user’s guide
EN 61326:1997/ A3: 2003 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use - EMC Requirements
EN 55022: 1998/ A2: 2003 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
Date: February 25, 2002
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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CD/PMD Analyzer Source 1
1 Introducing the FLS-5834A
CD/PMD Analyzer Source
The FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source is a modulated, polarized
broadband fiber-optic source that has been especially designed to be used
with EXFO FTB-5800 Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer.
Front Panel
CD/PMD ANALYZER SOURCE FLS-5834A
ENTER
Setup
Navigation
keys
Setup menu access
Turn
unit
ON/OFF
Source activation/deactivation
button
Display
Confirmation
key
Active
Output port
Out
On/Off
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Introducing the FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source
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Back Panel
Back Panel
FLS-5834A Compatibility
The FLS-5834A is compatible with :
³FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer
³FTB-5800 Chromatic Dispersion Analyzer
IMPORTANT
Before using the FLS-5834A with the FTB-5800, you must install:
³ToolBox 6.28 or later.
³The appropriate product pack (if applicable)
If you are using ToolBox 6.28, ensure to install ToolBox FTB-5800
6.28.1.17 Product Pack.
Electro-Optical Engineering
R
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 device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Made in Canada
P/N
S/N
Ver.
Mfg.
date
QST-151
Serial Port
MODEL: GO
LR107723
100-240 V
50/60 Hz
2 A
F2AL250 V
CUS
Serial port (RS-232 DTE) Fuse holder
Power
inlet
GPIB port
Ground
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Introducing the FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source
CD/PMD Analyzer Source 3
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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CD/PMD Analyzer Source 5
2 Safety Information
LED Safety Information
Your instrument is a Class 1M LED product in compliance with standard
IEC 60825-1 Amendment 2: 2001. Invisible LED 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.
³Wavelength: 1520 to 1640 nm
³Maximum output power at the connector: 10 mW
The unit has an active LED on its front panel. When lit, this LED indicates
that an optical signal is being emitted from the source port.
The active LED will turn on three seconds before the source starts emitting.
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.
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Safety Information
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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.
The color coding used in the electric cable depends on the cable. New
plugs should meet the local safety requirements and include:
³adequate load-carrying capacity
³ground connection
³cable clamp
WARNING
³Insert the power cable plug into a power outlet with a
protective ground contact. Do not use an extension cord
without a protective conductor.
³Before 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.
³Do not tamper with the protective ground terminal.
IMPORTANT
EXFO assumes no liability if you attempt to perform internal service
on this unit.
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Safety Information
CD/PMD Analyzer Source 7
Electrical Safety Information
WARNING
³Use this unit indoors only.
³Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it.
³Operation of any electrical instrument around flammable gases
or fumes constitutes a major safety hazard.
³Do not remove unit covers during operation.
³To avoid electrical shock, do not operate the unit if any part of
the outer surface (covers, panels, etc.) is damaged.
³Only 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.
³Use 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.
³Capacitors inside the unit may be charged even if the unit has
been disconnected from its electrical supply.
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Safety Information
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Electrical Safety Information
The following label is located on the back panel of the unit:
Equipment Ratings
Temperature
³Operation
³Storage
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humiditya
a. Measured in 0 °C to 31 °C (32 °F to 87.8 °F) range, decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C (104 °F).
0 % to 80 % non-condensing
Maximum operation altitude 2000 m (6562 ft)
Pollution degree 2
Installation category II
Power supply ratingb
b. Not exceeding ±10 % of the nominal voltage.
100 V to 240 V (50 Hz/60 Hz)
maximum input power 2 A
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CD/PMD Analyzer Source 9
3 Getting Started with Your
Light Source
Turning On and Off the CD/PMD Analyzer
Source
To turn on and off the CD/PMD Analyzer Source :
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 with the source deactivated.
When the unit is turned off, the current Setup menu settings remain in a
storage device called non-volatile memory. These settings include display
features and remote control.
WARNING
Before turning on the source, please read the Electrical Safety
Information on page 6.
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Getting Started with Your Light Source
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FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source Display
FLS-5834A CD/PMD Analyzer Source Display
Form the main window of your unit, you can get important information on
the source with just one glance.
³The 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.
³The remote control indicator (RM) appears when the unit is currently
controlled by remote commands (via GPIB or RS-232 communication
mode).
³The locked keyboard indicator (LK) shows that a remote application
prevents you from using the keyboard of the unit.
Note: The term ‘‘keyboard‘‘ refers to all front panel buttons –except the red button
used to power the unit on or off.
RM
LK
Source
OFF
Remote control indicator
Remotely-locked
keyboard indicator
Source status
C+ L
Band
Bandwith indicator
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CD/PMD Analyzer Source 11
4 Setting CD/PMD Analyzer
Source Parameters
The blue button on the right side of the display provides access to the
single-level Setup menu. You can access the Setup menu even while the
source is active. The figure below shows Setup menu items.
To set a parameter:
1. Use arrows on the front panel of the unit to select the parameter you
want to modify. The current selection is displayed in reverse video.
2. Press ENTER to edit the parameter. The cell containing the value will
turn to reverse video, indicating you can modify its contents.
3. Use the up/down arrows to select the appropriate value.
4. Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER. The display will return to
normal.
To exit the Setup menu, press the blue key providing access to the menu.
You can also select the Exit item from the Setup menu (last item at the
bottom of the window) and press ENTER. The CD/PMD Analyzer Source
will revert to its state prior to entering the menu.
Note: The unit will beep whenever it does not allow an operation.
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.
ENTER
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Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source Parameters
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Setting the Refresh Rate
Setting the Refresh Rate
You can define the refresh rate of the display.
To set the refresh rate:
1. Press the Setup key.
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,8Hzand16Hz.
5. Press ENTER to confirm the new refresh rate.
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.
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Setting CD/PMD Analyzer Source Parameters
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Setting the Backlight
Setting the Backlight
In certain circumstances, you might want to deactivate the display
backlight.
To deactivate the backlight:
1. Press the Setup key.
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:
³Standing very close to the screen to see the information displayed,
repeat steps 1 to 4 above (but set the backlight value to ON).
OR
³Reset the unit to the default factory parameters (see You may want to
reset the CD/PMD Analyzer Source parameters to their original values.
on page 15).
Setting the Contrast
To modify the contrast:
1. Press the Setup key.
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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