Quantifi Photonics 1000 Series User manual

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Contents
1Conventions........................................................................................................................... 6
2Safety information...............................................................................................................7
Optical laser radiation precautions.......................................................................................................................... 7
Electrostatic discharge precautions........................................................................................................................ 7
Electromagnetic compatibility.................................................................................................................................... 7
3Introducing the Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series –Optical switch........................ 8
Switch 1000/1100/1400 PXIe modules overview & features ..........................................................................8
3.1.1 1x1, 1x2 & 1x4 Switch PXIe modules (1003 & 1008 examples).........................................................8
3.1.2 Crossover Switch PXIe module ..................................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Duplex Switch PXIe module..........................................................................................................................9
3.1.4 1xN Switch PXIe modules (1106 example)...............................................................................................9
Switch 1000/1100/1400 MATRIQ instruments overview ................................................................................ 10
3.2.1 1x4 Switch MATRIQ instrument................................................................................................................ 10
3.2.2 Crossover Switch MATRIQ instrument................................................................................................. 10
Status LEDs..........................................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 1x1 & 1x4 Switch..................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.2 1x2 Switch.............................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.3 Crossover Switch..............................................................................................................................................11
3.3.4 Duplex Switch.....................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.5 1xN Switch ............................................................................................................................................................11
4Connecting optical fibers................................................................................................12
Cleaning and connecting optical fibers.................................................................................................................12
5Handling the Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series products..........................................13
Switch 1000/1100/1400 PXIe module installation...............................................................................................13
Switch 1000/1100/1400 PXIe module uninstallation .........................................................................................14
Switch 1000/1100/1400 MATRIQ instrument installation...............................................................................15
6Software installation information for Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series .............16
Cohesion Installer information for PXIe modules............................................................................................. 16
6.1.1 Installation overview ..................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2 Installation process........................................................................................................................................ 16
Quantifi Photonics PXIe system utility applications.........................................................................................18
6.2.1 Cohesion Manager utility............................................................................................................................ 19
6.2.2 Cohesion Firmware Updater utility ....................................................................................................... 20

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Installing software for MATRIQ instruments.......................................................................................................21
6.3.1 Installing Cohesion Operator on client computer(s) .......................................................................21
6.3.2 Checking MATRIQ firmware versions and other product information ................................ 23
6.3.3 Upgrading a MATRIQ instrument with the latest firmware....................................................... 24
6.3.4 Restoring factory settings on a MATRIQ instrument.................................................................... 25
7CohesionUI...........................................................................................................................26
Accessing CohesionUI for PXIe modules............................................................................................................. 26
Accessing CohesionUI for MATRIQ instruments ............................................................................................. 26
Home page.........................................................................................................................................................................27
Modules list ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.4.1 Set and Actual values.................................................................................................................................. 29
Settings page................................................................................................................................................................... 30
7.5.1 System controls for PXIe modules...........................................................................................................31
7.5.2 Network and Update settings controls for MATRIQ instruments........................................... 32
7.5.3 Configuring the Network Interface settings for MATRIQ instruments................................. 32
7.5.4 Setting the USB IP address for MATRIQ instruments.................................................................. 33
7.5.5 Setting the Ethernet IP address for MATRIQ instruments......................................................... 33
SCPI Command Console (available on PXIe modules) ................................................................................. 34
Info panel.............................................................................................................................................................................37
8Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series control with CohesionUI......................................38
9Programming guide .........................................................................................................40
Programming conventions ..........................................................................................................................................41
9.1.1 Index addressing of modules (slot, source) and units (channel)................................................41
Common system command summary................................................................................................................. 42
Common system command descriptions........................................................................................................... 42
Specific command summary.................................................................................................................................... 43
Specific command descriptions.............................................................................................................................. 43
9.5.1 Slot commands............................................................................................................................................... 43
9.5.2 Configuration commands...........................................................................................................................44
Switch PXIe Multi Chassis mode operation ....................................................................................................... 45
9.6.1 NI-MAX application Multi Chassis mode ............................................................................................ 45
9.6.2 SCPI Multi Chassis commands............................................................................................................... 45
SCPI Command Console (available on MATRIQ instruments)...................................................................47
10 Example: Control of a Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series with SCPI......................49
NI-MAX application........................................................................................................................................................ 49
NI-VISA application........................................................................................................................................................ 50
Python® 2.7 code example............................................................................................................................................51

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MATLAB® code example ............................................................................................................................................. 52
LabVIEW™ application.................................................................................................................................................. 53
10.5.1 Soft Panels........................................................................................................................................................ 53
10.5.2 LabVIEW™ Virtual Instruments (VIs) ...................................................................................................... 54
11 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................55
Annual calibration schedule...................................................................................................................................... 55
12 Technical support..............................................................................................................56
Contacting the Technical Support Group........................................................................................................... 56
Transportation................................................................................................................................................................. 56
13 Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 57
General information.......................................................................................................................................................57
Liability .................................................................................................................................................................................57
Exclusions............................................................................................................................................................................57
Certification ...................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Service and repairs ....................................................................................................................................................... 58

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1Conventions
Before using the instrument described in this manual, take note of the following conventions:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not proceed unless the required conditions are met and understood.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. Do not proceed unless the required conditions are met and understood.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in component damage. Do
not proceed unless the required conditions are met and understood.
Refers to information about this product that you should not overlook.
Indicates some information that requires your attention or some extra information for the current
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2Safety information
Before using the Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series product, ensure that the following safety information has
been read and understood.
Optical laser radiation precautions
Do not install or terminate fibers while the light source is active. Care must be taken to ensure
that the instrument has been turned OFF before inspecting the end face(s) of the instrument,
or any optical patch cords connected to this instrument. Never look directly into a live fiber;
ensure that your eyes are protected at all times.
The use of controls, adjustments, and procedures other than those specified herein may result
in exposure to hazardous situations involving optical radiation.
Electrostatic discharge precautions
The Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series products are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Store
the unused products in the original protective electrostatic packaging that the product was
shipped in.
Ensure that a wrist strap and grounding table mat is used when unpacking or handling the Switch
1000/1100/1400 Series product. Proper grounding and ESD management practices should always be
followed to ensure that no ESD damage is caused to the Switch product.
Electromagnetic compatibility
•For electromagnetic compatibility, this instrument is a Class A product. It is intended for use
in an industrial environment. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility in other environments, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
•Wherever the symbol is printed on the unit, refer to the instructions provided in the
device documentation for related safety information Ensure that the required conditions
are met and understood before using the product.

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3Introducing the Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series –Optical switch
Switch 1000/1100/1400 PXIe modules overview & features
The Switch 1000/1100/1400 Series product is an efficient solution for test procedure automation
designed to be used on the National Instruments PXIe platform. The MEMS based optical switch ensures
repeatable and low-loss switching to various test set-ups while taking advantage of the flexible
connectivity and high channel density form-factor.
All Crossover and Duplex Switch modules DO NOT HAVE A PARK STATE. When plugging optical
fibres into the ports or inspecting fibres, ensure that the optical source is OFF to prevent user
injury.
3.1.1 1x1, 1x2 & 1x4 Switch PXIe modules (1003 & 1008 examples)
1
Fastening screws
2
Routing indicator LED
3
Common optical port
4
Routing optical ports
5
PXIe headers
6
PXIe module / optical connector information
7
Fastening clip
1
Fastening screws
2
Routing indicator LED
3a
Channel 1 common optical port
3b
Channel 1 routing optical ports
4a
Channel 2 common optical port
4b
Channel 2 routing optical ports
5a
Channel 3 common optical port
5b
Channel 3 routing optical ports
6b
Channel 4 common optical port
6b
Channel 4 routing optical ports
7
PXIe module / optical connector information
8
Fastening clip
9
Switch PXIe module information
10
PXIe headers

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3.1.2 Crossover Switch PXIe module
3.1.3 Duplex Switch PXIe module
3.1.4 1xN Switch PXIe modules (1106 example)
1
Fastening screws
2
Routing indicator LEDs
3
A & B optical ports
4
1 & 2 optical ports
5
PXIe module / optical connector information
6
Fastening clip
7
Switch PXIe module information
8
PXIe headers
1
Fastening screws
2
Routing indicator LEDs
3a
A common optical port
3b
B common optical port
4a
A input / output optical port 1
4b
B input / output optical port 1
5a
A input / output optical port 2
5b
B input / output optical port 2
6
PXIe module / optical connector information
7
Fastening clip
8
PXIe headers
9
Switch PXIe module information
1
Fastening screws
2
Error status LED
3
Common optical port
4
Routing optical ports
5
PXIe module / optical connector information
6
Fastening clip
7
Switch PXIe module information
8
PXIe headers

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Switch 1000/1100/1400 MATRIQ instruments overview
•You must use the external power supply that has been supplied by Quantifi Photonics
with the unit. Any attempt to use a different external power supply may cause product
damage and will void your warranty.
•The external power supply that has been used with the unit can only be used with that
unit. Do not use it with any other product.
3.2.1 1x4 Switch MATRIQ instrument
3.2.2 Crossover Switch MATRIQ instrument
1
Status LEDs
2
Optical connector type
3
Common optical port
4
Routing optical ports
5
Ethernet port
6
Ventilation fan (DO NOT OBSTRUCT)
7
USB type B port
8
Power supply port
9
IP address LCD screen
10
On / Off push button
1
Status LEDs
2
Optical connector type
3
A & B optical ports
4
1 & 2 optical ports
5
Ethernet port
6
Ventilation fan (DO NOT OBSTRUCT)
7
USB type B port
8
Power supply port
9
IP address LCD screen
10
On / Off push button