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Instruction Manual
Januar
y
2000
P/N: MAN-117-I .4ACE
Fourth Edition
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IQ Li
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IQ-2100 Li
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IQ-2300 ASE Source
IQ-2400 WDM Laser Source
IQ-2600 Tunable Laser Source
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CONTENTS
IQ Light Source Series iii
CONTENTS
Certification Information .................................................................................................... ix
1I
NTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1-1
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 Safety Information ...........................................................................................................1-3
1.6 Transportation and Storage ............................................................................................1-7
1.7 Getting Help ....................................................................................................................1-8
2P
RELIMINARY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Module Descriptions .......................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ..............................................................................................2-12
2.3 Module Insertion ...........................................................................................................2-16
2.4 Optical Connections ......................................................................................................2-16
2.5 Polarization Maintaining Laser Connectorization (IQ-2400 Only) .................................2-19
2.6 Module Removal ...........................................................................................................2-22
3S
AFETY MEASURES (IQ-2300 AND IQ-2400) .............................................................................3-1
3.1 Description of Safety Measures ......................................................................................3-1
3.2 Source Activation with Security Measures ......................................................................3-4
4O
PERATION (IQ-2100) ...............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Loading the Application Software ...................................................................................4-1
4.2 Main Window Description ...............................................................................................4-2
4.3 Monitor Window Description ...........................................................................................4-6
4.4 Exiting the Application Software .....................................................................................4-8
4.5 Source Activation/Deactivation .......................................................................................4-8
4.6 Source Setup ..................................................................................................................4-9
5O
PERATION (IQ-2300) ...............................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Loading the Application Software ...................................................................................5-1
5.2 Main Window Description ...............................................................................................5-2
5.3 Monitor Window Description ...........................................................................................5-7
5.4 Exiting the Application Software .....................................................................................5-8
5.5 Source Activation/Deactivation .......................................................................................5-9
5.6 Source Setup ..................................................................................................................5-9
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CONTENTS
iv IQ-2100, IQ-2300, IQ-2400, and IQ-2600
6O
PERATION (IQ-2400) .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1 Theory ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Loading the Application Software ...................................................................................6-3
6.3 Main Window Description ............................................................................................... 6-4
6.4 Monitor Window Description ........................................................................................6-11
6.5 Exiting the Application Software ...................................................................................6-12
6.6 Source Activation/Deactivation ....................................................................................6-13
6.7 Setup ............................................................................................................................6-13
6.8 Setpoints ......................................................................................................................6-17
6.9 Set Power .....................................................................................................................6-19
6.10 Reference Mode vs. Absolute Mode ............................................................................6-20
6.11 Source Parameters ......................................................................................................6-21
6.12 Source Synchronization ...............................................................................................6-23
7O
PERATION (IQ-2600) .............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Loading the Application Software ...................................................................................7-1
7.2 Main Window Description ............................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 Parameter Definition Controls ........................................................................................7-8
7.4 Monitor Window Description ........................................................................................7-10
7.5 Exiting the Application Software ...................................................................................7-11
7.6 Source Activation/Deactivation ....................................................................................7-12
7.7 Wavelength Selection ..................................................................................................7-12
7.8 Sweep Selection ..........................................................................................................7-14
7.9 Programmed Operation ................................................................................................7-15
7.10 User Calibration ...........................................................................................................7-17
7.11 ASE Mode ....................................................................................................................7-18
8R
EMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS .................................................................................................8-1
8.1 SCPI Commands ........................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Quick Reference Command Trees ...............................................................................8-72
8.3 Error Messages ............................................................................................................8-82
8.4 GPIB Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 8-85
9M
AINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 General Maintenance .....................................................................................................9-1
9.2 Cleaning the Optical Ports .............................................................................................9-1
9.3 Source Verification and Recalibration ............................................................................9-2
9.4 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................9-3
10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 IQ-2100 Light Source ...................................................................................................10-1
10.2 IQ-2300 ASE Source ....................................................................................................10-5
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CONTENTS
IQ Light Source Series v
10.3 IQ-2400 WDM Laser Source ........................................................................................10-7
10.4 IQ-2600 Tunable Laser Source ..................................................................................10-14
11 WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................11-1
11.1 General Information ......................................................................................................11-1
11.2 Liability ..........................................................................................................................11-2
11.3 Exclusions .....................................................................................................................11-2
11.4 Certification ...................................................................................................................11-2
11.5 Service and Repairs .....................................................................................................11-2
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................GLOSSARY-1
INDEX ......................................................................................................................................INDEX-1
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FIGURES
vi IQ-2100, IQ-2300, IQ-2400, and IQ-2600
FIGURES
Figure 1-1. Class 1 Laser Product Indication .....................................................................1-4
Figure 1-2. Class 1 Laser Product Indication .....................................................................1-4
Figure 1-3. Class 1 LED Product Indication ....................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-4. Class 3A Safety Sticker ...................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-5. Class IIIB Safety Sticker ..................................................................................1-7
Figure 2-1. Module Nameplate ...........................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2. Laser Radiation Warning Sticker ..................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-3. Laser Radiation Warning Sticker ..................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-4. IQ-2100 Light Source .....................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-5. IQ-2300 ASE Source .....................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-6. IQ-2400 WDM Laser Source .........................................................................2-13
Figure 2-7. IQ-2600 Tunable Laser Source .....................................................................2-13
Figure 2-8. Laser Radiation Hazard Sticker .....................................................................2-14
Figure 2-9. EUI Base Plate Options .................................................................................2-17
Figure 2-10. EUI Connector Adaptor ..................................................................................2-18
Figure 2-11. Mounting EUI Connector Adaptor ..................................................................2-18
Figure 2-12. IQ-2400: FC/APC Connector Option .............................................................2-19
Figure 2-13. IQ-2400: SC/APC Connector Option .............................................................2-20
Figure 2-14. IQ-2400: E-2000/APC Connector Option .......................................................2-20
Figure 2-15. IQ-2400: EUI Connector Option .....................................................................2-21
Figure 2-16. Removing an IQ Module ................................................................................2-22
Figure 3-1. IQ-2300 and IQ-2400 Interlock State Display ..................................................3-2
Figure 3-2. IQ-2300 and IQ-2400 Master Control State Display ........................................3-3
Figure 3-3. Interlock Status Icon ........................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4. Light Source Activation/Deactivation Buttons and Status Box .........................3-5
Figure 3-5. Interlock Status Icon ........................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-6. On/Off Button and Status Indicator ..................................................................3-6
Figure 4-1. Main Window (IQ-2100) ...................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2. Monitor Window (IQ-2100) ...............................................................................4-7
Figure 4-3. Light Source Activation/Deactivation Buttons and Status Box .........................4-9
Figure 4-4. Increase/Decrease Buttons and Attenuation Edit Box ...................................4-10
Figure 4-5. Modulation List Box .......................................................................................4-10
Figure 4-6. Wavelength Radio Button and Box ................................................................4-11
Figure 5-1. Main Window (IQ-2300) ...................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2. Monitor Window (IQ-2300) ...............................................................................5-7
Figure 5-3. Light Source Activation/Deactivation Buttons and Status Box .........................5-9
Figure 5-4. Increase/Decrease Buttons and Attenuation Edit Box ...................................5-10
Figure 5-5. Wavelength Box .............................................................................................5-10
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FIGURES
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Figure 6-1. Main Window (IQ-2400) ...................................................................................6-4
Figure 6-2. Monitor Window (IQ-2400) .............................................................................6-11
Figure 6-3. On/Off Button and Status Indicator ................................................................6-13
Figure 6-4. Control Page ..................................................................................................6-14
Figure 6-5. Modulation Page ............................................................................................6-15
Figure 6-6. Step Page ......................................................................................................6-16
Figure 6-7. New Setpoint Dialog Box ...............................................................................6-18
Figure 6-8. Set Power Dialog Box ....................................................................................6-19
Figure 6-9. Source Synchronization with External Signal Generator ................................6-23
Figure 6-10. Source Synchronization with Signal Generated by IQ-2400 Module .............6-24
Figure 7-1. Main Window (IQ-2600 Tunable Mode) ...........................................................7-2
Figure 7-2. Main Window (IQ-2600 ASE Mode) .................................................................7-3
Figure 7-3. Main Window (IQ-2600 Sweeping) ...................................................................7-4
Figure 7-4. Monitor Window (IQ-2600) .............................................................................7-10
Figure 7-5. On/Off Button and Status Indicator ................................................................7-12
Figure 7-6. Setup Window ................................................................................................7-13
Figure 7-7. Sweep Setup Window ....................................................................................7-14
Figure 7-8. Program Settings Window ..............................................................................7-15
Figure 7-9. Auto Step Dialog Box .....................................................................................7-16
Figure 7-10. User Calibration Menu ....................................................................................7-17
Figure 7-11. Main Window (IQ-2600 ASE Mode) ...............................................................7-18
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CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
IQ Light Source Series ix
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
IQ Light Source Series 1-1
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1.1 IQ-200 Optical Test System Product Line
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'21D =
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9:9 
 =?)A9: =?)A3%9%
 =?))'5 =5
 !""#$'
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1-2 IQ-2100, IQ-2300, IQ-2400, and IQ-2600
()*
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection
' =*55
C
> ;
> 22
> %%
> 2
> %
> '
' 

72
8
1.3 Safety Conventions
'C
WARNING 7( 8

-<
WARNING
8
CAUTION 7( 8

<
CAUTION
8
IMPORTANT 7

2
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IQ Light Source Series 1-3
$*
1.4 Transportation and Storage
;
''
(C
> 322
> 5

> E
> 2
1.5 Safety Information
WARNING
 !"

CAUTION
#$%
&

CAUTION
#  &
1.5.1 Class I Laser Products
'?/%7% 
?/%7/)@)/)/)@)// %+?4/C/00,*

> =?/))*5!*<
"
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1-4 IQ-2100, IQ-2300, IQ-2400, and IQ-2600

> =?@),6*<993)1<;*5!
"
> =?A))'*5
'2-
9#9

WARNING
 !"

#$%$
&
'%/9///?/,
 =?/)) =?@),6*<993)
=?@),6*<993/ =?@),6*<993? =?A))
Figure 1-1. Class 1 Laser Product Indication
Figure 1-2. Class 1 Laser Product Indication
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
Figure 1-3. Class 1 LED Product Indication
1.5.2 Class 3A Laser Products (IEC 825)
'%,
 %+?4/C/00,F;/C/00G
> =?,))55!0+)
"
> =?@),6*<993@1<;*5!"
*/44)
9:
2%,1

WARNING
 !"

#$%$
&
'%,552/@
 =?,)) =?@),6*<993@
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1-6 IQ-2100, IQ-2300, IQ-2400, and IQ-2600

Figure 1-4. Class 3A Safety Sticker
1.5.3 Class IIIB Laser Products (FDA onl
y
)
'% 6
?/%7/)@)/)'
9
> =?,))55!0+)
"
> =?@),6*<993@1<;*5!"
*/44)
9:
2%,1

WARNING
 !"

#$%$
&
'% 6552/4
 =?,)) =?@),6*<993@
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 3A LASER PRODUCT
λ
1520-1570 nm
 
25 mW
21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
IEC
825-1: 1993
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IQ Light Source Series 1-7
$*
Figure 1-5. Class IIIB Safety Sticker
1.6 Transportation and Storage
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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 3A LASER PRODUCT
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21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
IEC
825-1: 1993
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