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IQ-12004-Channel Power Meter
InstructionManual
November 1995
PIN: MAN-059-1
. I AN
First Edition
Software Version 1.0

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system ortransmitted, in any form by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of EXFO E.O. Engineering Inc.(EXFO).
Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from
its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent
rights of EXFO.
EXFO's Commerce And Government Entities (CAGE) code under the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is
OL8C3.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice.
O 1995 EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc.

Table of Contents
Page
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 IQ-200 ProductLine ............................................................................................. 1-1
1.2List of Abbreviations
............................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Unpackingand Inspection
................................................................................. 1-2
1.4Safety Conventions
.............................................................................................. 1-3
1.5Safety Information
................................................................................................ 1-3
......................................................................................................... 1.6GettingHelp 1-4
2 PRODUCTOVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Descriptionof the IQ-1200
................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Front PanelDescription
....................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 DetectorPorts
............................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.2 LED Pushbutton ......................................................................................... 2-4
3 MODULE SETUP ......................................................................................................... 3-5
3.1 Module Installation ............................................................................................... 3-5
3.2 OpticalConnections
............................................................................................. 3-6
3.3 Module Removal
.................................................................................................. 3-7
4 SOFTWARECONVENTIONS ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Mouse Operation ................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 SoftwareItems
..................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Front PanelHardware Key Operation
................................................................. 4-4
4.4 OptionalHardware KeyboardOperation
............................................................ 4-5
4.5 EnteringNumeric Values
.................................................................................... 4-7
4.6 EnteringAlphanumeric Values
............................................................................ 4-8
................................................................................................................ 5 OPERATION 5-1
5.1 IQ-1200MainWindow Activation ......................................................................... 5-1
5.2 IQ-1200MainWindow Description
...................................................................... 5-2
.............................................................................. 5.2.1 Title Bar and Menu Bar 5-3
......................................................................................... 5.2.2 FunctionButtons 5-7
5.2.3 ParameterDefinitionWindow Buttons ...................................................... 5-8

9.3 Exclusions .......................................................................................................... 9-2
..........................................................................................................
9.4 Certification 9-3
.................................................
9.5 Serviceand Repairs(Under Warranty or Other) 9-3
.................................................................................
9.6 Transportationand Storage 9-5
10 CUSTOMER COMMENTS ....................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 IQ Comments .................................................................................................. 10-1
11 INDEX ...................................................................................................................... 11-1

Figure6.2 . Setup for Takinga Reference Measurement ............................................. 6-3
Figure 6.3 . Testing InsertionLoss .................................................................................. 6-4
...............................................................
Figure 6.4 . Multi-deviceInsertion LossTesting 6-5
............................................................................ . .
Table 5.1 IQ-1200 Function Buttons 5-7
........................................... Table 5.2 . IQ-1200 . Parameter DefinitionWindow Buttons 5-8
Table 5.3 . IQ-1200 . Dataand Status Boxes ............................................................... 5-10
. .............................................................................
Table 5.4 DataAcquisition Triggers 5-32

10-200 Product Line
1.1 IQ-200 Product Line
EXFO E.O. Engineeringhc.(EXFO) is pleased to introduce the IQ-1200 4-
Channel Power Meter module as part of the IQ-200 Integrated
PCMNDOWSTMmodular test system family. The
IQ-200 product line
consistsof the
IQ-203 Optical Test System mainframe, the IQ-206 Expansion
Unit, and the
IQ Seriesmodules such as the IQ-1200 4-Channel Power Meter.
Refer to the
IQ-203 and IQ-206 instruction manuals for specific operating
instructions on these products.
EXFO's commitmentto superiordesign in all its fiber-optic instrumentationis
respected throughoutthe industry and is based on four goals:
1. Simple operation.
2. Extensive features.
3. Reliable performance.
4. Dedicated interest in customerneeds.
The
IQ-1200 4-ChannelPower Meter will provide many years of reliable
operation.In order to benefit fully from the many features offered by the IQ-
1200, it is importantto read the contents of this instruction manual carefully.

INTRODUCTION
Safety Conventions
1.4 Safety Conventions
WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT
The followingconventions shouldbe clearly understood before operating
theunit:
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Refers to a potential personal hazard. It requires a procedure
which, if not correctly followed, may result in bodily harm or
injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING unless the
required conditions are fully understood and met.
Refers to a potential product hazard. It requires a procedure
which, if not correctly followed, may result in irreparable
component damage. Do not proceed beyond a
CAUTION
unless the required conditions are fully understood and met.
Refers to any information regarding the operation of the
product which should not be overlooked.
1.5 Safety Information
Although the IQ-1200 does not contain a fiber-optic source, laser radiation
may be encountered while connecting fiber-optic cables and test jumpers.
WARNING
Never lookdirectly into a livefiber and ensure thatyour eyes areprotected
atall times.

Description of the IQ-1200
2.1 Description of the IQ-1200
The IQ-1200is a four independent channel sensitive and accurate optical
power meter that is available with either, Silicon (Si), Indium Gallium
Arsenide (InGaAs), Germanium (Ge), or high power Germanium (GeX)
optical detectors.
It is designed for laboratory and industry applications using the IQ-203 Optical
Test System mainframe (orIQ-206 Expansion Unit).
The operation of the IQ-1200is controlled using the WINDOWS compatible
software already installed on the IQ-203. This software provides a user-
friendly interface offering flexible
4 channel power meter operation. The
following features are offered by the IQ-1200power meter and its associated
software:
Four optical channels plus a virtual channel
Channel identification and selection
Independent channel configuration
Power displayed in dB, dBm, or watt (pW, nW,
pW, or mW) at a user-
defined or automatic resolution
Absolute, reference, and offset display modes
Multiple operating wavelengths at
1 nm resolution
Timed and conditional (trigger) data acquisition and storage
Ability to save multiple customized configurations
IQ- 1200 2- 1

Front Panel Description
- 2.2 Front Panel Description
Figure 2-2 illustrates the front panel of the IQ-1200 4-Channel Power Meter
module.
,
NOTE: DEPENDINGONTHE
OPTIONSSELECTED, THE
ACTUAL CONNECTORS MAY
DIFFER FROMTHOSE
DEPICTEDINTHE
ILLUSTRATION
DETECTOR PORTS
e
Figure 2-2. IQ-1200 Power Meter
IQ- 1200 2-3

MODULE SETUP
Module Installation
3.1 Module Installation
CAUTION
NEVER INSERT ORREMOVE ANY MODULE WHEP
i THEIQ-203.
IQ-206MAINFRAME/EXPANSION UNIT
ZS POWERED ON. THIS
WILLRESULT IN IMMEDIATE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE
MODULE AND THEIQ-203/IQ-206.
To install the module:
1. Power OFF the IQ-203lIQ-206.
2. Insert the IQ module into any available slot. The IQ-203/IQ-206will
automaticallyrecognizethe selected slot.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to insert the module all the way to the back of the IQ-203/IQ-206 so
as to ensure that the backplaneconnectorsareproperly mated. The module
is correctlyinserted when the modulefront panel isflush with the
IQ-
203/IQ-206 front panel.

MODULE SETUP
Module Removal
3.3 Module Removal
CAUTION
NEVER INSERT ORREMOVE ANY MODULE WHEN THEZQ-203/
ZQ-206 IS POWEREDON. THIS WILLRESULT IN ZMMEDZA
TE
IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE MODULE AND THEZQ-203/ZQ-206.
To remove the module:
1. Power OFF the IQ-203fiQ-206.
2. Place fingers under the bottom groove (Figure 3- 1) of the module front
panel and
firmly pull module outward.
Figure 3- 1. IQ- 1200 Bottom Groove
IQ- 1200 3- 7

Mouse Operation
4.1 Mouse Operation
"Click," "Choose," and "Double Click" are used throughout this manual
when referring to software operation.
"Click" signifies that, after placing the cursor on the desired object using
the desktop or
IQ-203 front panel mouse (see IQ-203 instruction manual)
orkeyboard, the user shall press once on the left mouse key to begin the
specific operation related to the object.
"Choose" signifiesthat, after placing the cursor on the desired software
button using the mouse orkeyboard, the user shall press once on the left
mouse key to begin the specific operation related to the button.
"Double-click" signifies that, after placing the cursor on the desired
object using the mouse or keyboard, the user shall press twice on the left
mouse key to begin the specific operation related to the object.
IQ- 1200 4- I

Software Items
Figure 4-3. List Box
Radio Buttons
Radio buttons are grouped in boxes and provide a choice between two or more
options. Only oneradiobutton may be selected at any time. Figure
4-4
illustrates a typical examplewhere three possible options are available.
-Mode
2 Timer 3 Trigger % Delay
Figure 4-4. Radio Buttons
Check Boxes
Check boxes offer the possibility of selectingmultiple options at once. Figure
4-5 illustrates an exampleof a checkbox.
Figure 4-5. Check Box
IQ- 1200 4-3

SOFTWARECONVENTIONS
Optional Hardware Keyboard Operation
To select a radio button:
until the desired radio button box is highlighted.
or key, select the new radio button.
To selecta check box option:
I. Press until the desired check box is highlighted.
2. Press to select the option.
4.4 Optional Hardware Keyboard Operation
The optional hardware keyboard can also be used to access the software items.
To choosea software button:
1. Press < TAB> until the desired button is highlighted.
2. Press <SPACE BAR> or <ENTER> to press the button.
To changethe value insidean edit box:
1. Press < TAB> until the cursor is in the desired edit box.
2. Type the new value.
3. Press < ENTER > to confirm the value.
IQ- 1200 4-5

SOFTWARE CONVENTIONS
Entering Numeric Values
4.5 Entering NumericValues
To enter a numeric value into any edit box:
1. Double-click the edit box, using the right mouse key, to open the
KEYPAD window shown in Figure 4-6.
F~eld name Attenuabon
Figure 4-6. Keypad Window
2. Choosethe appropriate buttons corresponding to the desired value.
Enter a positive ornegative value using the or keys.
Choose a toerase a digit.
Choose to enter time indications.
3. Choose to confirm the selection and return to the previous
window.
Note: Choose VJ to leave the KEYPAD window without updating the
value.

IQ- 1200 Main Window Activation
The many features of the IQ-12004-Channel Power Meter are controlledusing
the WINDOWS compatiblesoftware already installed on the
IQ-203. Please
operating system and front panel operation.
5.1 IQ-1200 Main Window Activation
refer to the IQ-203 Instruction Manual for information regardingthe I
1200Main win1
In order to operate or control the power meter, the
be open.
Toopen the IQ-1200 Main window:
Press the LED push button on the front face of the module,
or
!-203
ow must
Double-clickon the IQ-1200 icon in the EXFO OpticalTest System main
window.
Use <TAB> to choosethe IQ-2100 icon in the IQ-203 Optical Test System
main window and press
<ENTER> to open the 14-2100Main window.
Activatingthe window loads the IQ-1200 application software.
IQ- 1200 5- 1

IQ-1200 Main WindowDescription
5.2.1 Title Bar and Menu Bar
-Title bar
Figure 5-2. IQ-1200 - Title Bar and Menu Bar
Title Bar:
The Title Bar shown in Figure 5-2 indicates power meter type.
Menu Bar:
Three pull down menus are accessible from the menu bar:
File
-
Display
-
Help
-

OPERATION
IQ-1200 Main WindowDescription
To return to the IQ-1200 Main window, double-click anywhere in the
Channel ID -
Wavelength -
Reference -
Measuredpowel
monitor window or push the IQ-1200 push button.
channel 1
I
1310 nm Ref: -25.010 dBm
I
-10.025 dB
channel 3
I
850 nm Ref: -22.843 dBm
-4.327 dB
channel 2
1550 nm Ref: -15.364 dBm
-1.525 dB
channel 4
1302 nm Ref: -18.293 dBm
-14.329 dB
Figure 5-5. IQ- 1200 Monitor Window
Note: IQ-1200 function buttons can be accessed, while in monitor window mode, by
positioning the cursor inside the monitor window and clicking the right mouse key. The
function button keypad will appear to the left of the monitor window.
Help menu:
-
Figure 5-6. Help Menu
Select Contents ... to open the IQ-1200 application Help file.

OPERATION
IQ-1200 Main WindowDescription
5.2.2 Function Buttons
The function buttons, located on the left side of the IQ-1200 Main window, are
used for direct control of the
IQ- 1200 Power Meter. fable 5- 1 provides a
quick reference guide to these controls.
DESCRIPTION
For the selected channel, switches to the next wavelength as
defined by the contents of the
h list box (refer to Section 5.6,
Setting Wavelength).
For the selected channel, takes a reference power measurement
for the current wavelength (refer to Section
5.7.2, Setting a
Reference /Relative Display
Mode).
For the selected channel, switches to Relative display mode
where the value displayed is equal to the absolutepower minus
the reference power. (refer to Section
5.7.2, Setting a Reference /
Relative Display Mode).
-
--
For the selected channel, switches to Absolute mode displaying
power values in dBm (refer to Section
5.7.1, Absolute Mode).
-
For the selected channel, switches to Absolute mode displaying
power values in
pW, nW, pW, or mW (refer to Section 5.7.1,
Absolute Mode).
Switchesto the next channel.
Transfers control to the IQ-203 front panel function keys (refer
to the
IQ-203 Instruction Manual).
Table 5- 1. IQ- 1200 - FunctionButtons