Quantifi Photonics BERT 1005 Series User manual

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Contents
1Conventions............................................................................................................................7
2Safety information.............................................................................................................. 8
Optical laser radiation precautions..........................................................................................................................8
Electrostatic discharge precautions........................................................................................................................8
Electromagnetic compatibility....................................................................................................................................8
3Introducing the BERT 1005 –Bit error rate tester................................................... 9
BERT 1005 PXIe module overview & features......................................................................................................9
BERT 1005 MATRIQ instrument overview & features......................................................................................9
BERT 1005 error detector RF input and the pattern generator RF output .......................................... 10
Status LEDs..........................................................................................................................................................................11
4Connecting optical fibers................................................................................................12
Cleaning and connecting optical fibers.................................................................................................................12
Connector care .................................................................................................................................................................13
Cable selection..................................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 Use a torque wrench......................................................................................................................................13
4.3.2 Make a connection .........................................................................................................................................14
4.3.3 Separate a connection..................................................................................................................................14
5Handling the BERT 1005 ..................................................................................................15
BERT 1005 PXIe module installation........................................................................................................................15
BERT 1005 PXIe module uninstallation.................................................................................................................. 16
BERT 1005 MATRIQ instrument installation ........................................................................................................17
6Software installation for the BERT 1005....................................................................18
Cohesion Installer information for PXIe modules..............................................................................................18
6.1.1 Installation overview ......................................................................................................................................18
6.1.2 Installation process.........................................................................................................................................18
Quantifi Photonics PXIe system utility applications.........................................................................................21
6.2.1 Cohesion Manager utility.............................................................................................................................21
6.2.2 Cohesion Firmware Updater utility ....................................................................................................... 22
Installing software for MATRIQ instruments..................................................................................................... 23

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6.3.1 Installing Cohesion Operator on client computer(s) ..................................................................... 23
6.3.2 Checking MATRIQ firmware versions and other product information ................................ 25
6.3.3 Upgrading a MATRIQ instrument with the latest firmware....................................................... 26
6.3.4 Restoring factory settings on a MATRIQ instrument...........................................................................27
7CohesionUI...........................................................................................................................28
Accessing CohesionUI for PXIe modules............................................................................................................. 28
Accessing CohesionUI for MATRIQ instruments ............................................................................................. 28
Home page........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Modules list ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
7.4.1 Set and Actual values....................................................................................................................................31
Settings page.....................................................................................................................................................................31
7.5.1 System controls for PXIe modules......................................................................................................... 32
7.5.2 Network and Update settings controls for MATRIQ instruments........................................... 34
7.5.3 Configuring the Network Interface settings for MATRIQ instruments................................. 34
7.5.4 Setting the USB IP address for MATRIQ instruments.................................................................. 35
7.5.5 Setting the Ethernet IP address for MATRIQ instruments......................................................... 35
SCPI Command Console (available on PXIe modules) ................................................................................. 36
Info panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
8BERT 1005 control with CohesionUI ...........................................................................40
Module configuration .....................................................................................................................................................41
8.1.1 Set up the data rate .......................................................................................................................................41
8.1.2 Configure the trigger out signal ............................................................................................................. 42
Check channels status ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Error detection..................................................................................................................................................................44
8.3.1 Error detection indicators...........................................................................................................................44
8.3.2 Start / Stop error detection...................................................................................................................... 45
8.3.3 Specify the pattern of the input signal................................................................................................ 45
8.3.4 Invert the polarity of the test pattern................................................................................................... 45
8.3.5 Configure the receiver equalization setting...................................................................................... 46
8.3.6 Inject errors ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
8.3.7 Specify the result display type .................................................................................................................47
8.3.8 ED point mode..................................................................................................................................................47
8.3.9 Eye scan............................................................................................................................................................. 48
8.3.10 Bathtub scan ................................................................................................................................................... 49
Chart operations ..............................................................................................................................................................51
Pulse pattern generation............................................................................................................................................ 52
8.5.1 Set up the transmitter de-emphasis .................................................................................................... 52
8.5.2 Set the cross-point level............................................................................................................................. 54

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8.5.3 Invert the generated pattern ................................................................................................................... 55
8.5.4 Enable / Disable pattern generation.................................................................................................... 55
9Programming guide .........................................................................................................56
Programming conventions ........................................................................................................................................ 56
9.1.1 Index addressing of modules (slot, source) and units (channel).............................................. 56
Common system command summary..................................................................................................................57
Common system command descriptions............................................................................................................57
Specific command summary.................................................................................................................................... 58
Specific command descriptions..............................................................................................................................60
9.5.1 Slot commands...............................................................................................................................................60
9.5.2 Configuration commands........................................................................................................................... 61
BERT 1005 PXIe Multi Chassis mode operation................................................................................................78
9.6.1 NI-MAX application Multi Chassis mode .............................................................................................78
9.6.2 SCPI Multi Chassis commands................................................................................................................79
SCPI Command Console (available on MATRIQ instruments)..................................................................80
10 Example: Control of the BERT 1005 with SCPI .......................................................82
NI-MAX application........................................................................................................................................................ 84
NI-VISA application........................................................................................................................................................ 85
Python® 2.7 code example..........................................................................................................................................86
MATLAB® code example ..............................................................................................................................................87
LabVIEW™ application.................................................................................................................................................. 88
10.5.1 Soft Panels........................................................................................................................................................ 88
10.5.2 LabVIEW™ Virtual Instruments (VIs) ...................................................................................................... 89
11 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................90
Annual calibration schedule...................................................................................................................................... 90
12 Technical support...............................................................................................................91
Contacting the Technical Support Group............................................................................................................ 91
Transportation.................................................................................................................................................................. 91
13 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................92
General information...................................................................................................................................................... 92
Liability ................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
Exclusions........................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Certification ...................................................................................................................................................................... 93

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Service and repairs ....................................................................................................................................................... 93

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1Conventions
Before using the product described in this manual, take note of the following conventions:
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Do not proceed unless the required conditions are met and understood.
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Do not proceed unless the required conditions are met and understood.
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2Safety information
Before using the BERT 1005 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 BERT 1005 product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Store the unused product 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 BERT 1005
product. Proper grounding and ESD management practices should always be followed to ensure that no
ESD damage is caused to the BERT 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 BERT 1005 –Bit error rate tester
The BERT 1005 product is a 4-channel pattern generator and error detector for the design,
characterization, and production of optical transceivers and opto-electrical components at data rates
up to 14.5 Gb/s.
BERT 1005 PXIe module overview & features
BERT 1005 MATRIQ instrument overview & features
1
Status LEDs for error detector
2
Error detector RF input
3
Status LEDs for pattern generator
4
Pattern generator RF output
5
Divided clock output
6
Ethernet port
7
Ventilation fan (DO NOT OBSTRUCT)
8
Power supply port
9
USB type B port
10
IP address LCD screen
11
On / Off push button
1
Fastening screws
2
Status LEDs for error detector
3
RF harness
4
Error detector RF input
5
Status LEDs for pattern generator
6
Pattern generator RF output
7
Divided clock output
8
Model identifier label
9
Fastening clip
10
PXIe headers
11
BERT PXIe module information

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•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.
BERT 1005 error detector RF input and the pattern generator RF output
1a
Error detector channel 1 (Positive)
5a
Pattern generator channel 1 (Positive)
1b
Error detector channel 1 (Negative)
5b
Pattern generator channel 1 (Negative)
2a
Error detector channel 2 (Positive)
6a
Pattern generator channel 2 (Positive)
2b
Error detector channel 2 (Negative)
6b
Pattern generator channel 2 (Negative)
3a
Error detector channel 3 (Positive)
7a
Pattern generator channel 3 (Positive)
3b
Error detector channel 3 (Negative)
7b
Pattern generator channel 3 (Negative)
4a
Error detector channel 4 (Positive)
8a
Pattern generator channel 4 (Positive)
4b
Error detector channel 4 (Negative)
8b
Pattern generator channel 4 (Negative)