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1.1 IQ-200 Optical Test System Product Line ......................................................................1-1
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ..............................................................................................1-2
1.3 Safety Conventions .........................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Transportation and Storage ............................................................................................1-3
1.5 Getting Help ....................................................................................................................1-3
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2.1 Description of the IQ-5100 ..............................................................................................2-1
2.2 Front Panel Description ..................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Module Insertion .............................................................................................................2-3
2.4 Optical Connections ........................................................................................................2-4
2.5 Module Removal .............................................................................................................2-4
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3.1 Starting the Application Software ....................................................................................3-1
3.2 Auto-diagnostic Windows ...............................................................................................3-1
3.3 Main Window Description ...............................................................................................3-2
3.4 Temperature Stabilization (IQ-5102 only) .......................................................................3-7
3.5 Setting Test Parameters .................................................................................................3-8
3.6 Data Acquisition ............................................................................................................3-10
3.7 Viewing Acquisition Results ..........................................................................................3-11
3.8 Monitor Window Description .........................................................................................3-12
3.9 Exiting the Application Software ...................................................................................3-13
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4.1 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................4-1
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6.1 General Information ........................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Liability ............................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Exclusions .......................................................................................................................6-2
6.4 Certification .....................................................................................................................6-2
6.5 Service and Repairs .......................................................................................................6-2

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APPENDIX A – POLARIZATION - PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS.......................................................A-1
APPENDIX B – RETARDATION PLATES AND APPLICATIONS ...............................................................B-1
APPENDIX C – GPIB COMMANDS ....................................................................................................C-1
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................... GLOSSARY-1
INDEX ......................................................................................................................................INDEX-1

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Figure 2-3. Removing an IQ Module ..................................................................................2-5
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Figure 3-4. Temperature Stabilization Warning ..................................................................3-7
Figure 3-5. Stabilizing Icons ...............................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-6. Setup Window ..................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-7. Control Switches ............................................................................................3-10
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
Figure A-5. Various Representations of a Vectorial Product .............................................. A-3
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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465 Godin Ave.
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