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OSICS Multifunction Platform
8-Channel Modular Platform
User Manual
OSICS_UM_3v2.2

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About This Manual
Subject This manual explains how to install, set-up and use the OSICS multifunction modular
platform composed of the OSICS Mainframe and all the available OSICS pluggable
modules.
Application Information in this document applies to the OSICS Mainframe version 3.04 and the
following versions of OSICS modules:
•OSICS ATN v. 1.06
•OSICS BKR v. 1.06
•OSICS DFB v. 2.37
•OSICS ECL v. 3.04
•OSICS SLD v. 1.02
•OSICS SWT v. 1.06
•OSICS SWT-APC v. 1.11
•OSICS T100 v. 3.04
•OSICS TLS-50 v. 3.11
•OSICS TLS-AG v. 3.11
Intended Readers Users of this manual must be familiar with fiber optic technology.
Date 5 April 2017
Manual Reference OSICS_UM_3v2.2
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Table of Contents
Legal Notice........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Contact Information .......................................................................................................................................... 4
About This Manual............................................................................................................................................. 5
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Information........................................................................................................................................... 13
1. Product Presentation................................................................................................................................ 15
1.1 Product Features.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.2 OSICS Mainframe Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 16
1.3 Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
1.3.1 OSICS Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2 OSICS Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 18
1.3.3 OSICS Information and Warning Markings .......................................................................................... 19
2. Installing and Connecting the OSICS Multifunction Platform............................................................. 21
2.1 Unpacking and Installing the OSICS Mainframe ................................................................................................. 21
2.2 Connecting the OSICS Mainframe to a Power Source...................................................................................... 22
2.3 Handling OSICS Modules Into the OSICS Mainframe....................................................................................... 23
2.3.1 Installing an OSICS Module Into the OSICS Mainframe.................................................................. 23
2.3.2 Removing an OSICS Module From the OSICS Mainframe ............................................................. 25
2.4 Connecting Optical Devices to OSICS Modules .................................................................................................. 26
2.5 Installing the Remote Interlock.................................................................................................................................. 27
3. Turning On/Off and Initializing the OSICS Multifunction Platform ................................................... 29
3.1 Turning on the OSICS Multifunction Platform and Accessing the System Status Screen................... 29
3.2 Accessing the OSICS Setup Menus........................................................................................................................... 33
3.3 Checking the OSICS Version ....................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4 Modifying the OSICS Mainframe Password .......................................................................................................... 35
3.5 Turning Off the OSICS Multifunction Platform .................................................................................................... 36
4. Controlling the Optical Output of all OSICS Modules Simultaneously .............................................. 37
4.1 Enabling/Disabling the Light Source of All Modules......................................................................................... 37
4.2 Configuring the Optical Output Power of All Modules .................................................................................... 38
4.2.1 Selecting the Power Unit for All Installed Modules .......................................................................... 38
4.2.2 Setting the Optical Output Power of All Installed Modules .......................................................... 38
4.3 Selecting the Spectral Unit for all Installed Modules ........................................................................................ 39
4.4 Configuring the OSICS Mainframe Modulation .................................................................................................. 40
4.4.1 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using the Mainframe Internal Source ........................... 41
4.4.2 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using an External Source.................................................... 43
4.4.3 Using the Mainframe as a Modulation Source for External Devices (Synchro Output)...... 44
5. Setting a Working Configuration ........................................................................................................... 45

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5.1 Saving a Working Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 47
5.2 Loading a Working Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 48
6. Using the OSICS ATN-HP Module........................................................................................................... 49
6.1 OSICS ATN-HP Presentation ....................................................................................................................................... 49
6.1.1 OSICS ATN-HP Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 49
6.1.2 OSICS ATN-HP Module Overview............................................................................................................ 50
6.2 Setting the OSICS ATN-HP Optical Attenuation ................................................................................................. 51
6.2.1 Setting the Attenuation to a Definite Value......................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 Performing Real-time Adjustments to the ATN Attenuation ........................................................ 52
6.2.3 Step-Adjusting the ATN Attenuation...................................................................................................... 53
6.3 Setting the ATN Wavelength ...................................................................................................................................... 54
6.4 Setting the ATN Attenuation Offset......................................................................................................................... 55
7. Using the OSICS BKR Module.................................................................................................................. 57
7.1 OSICS BKR Presentation................................................................................................................................................ 57
7.1.1 OSICS BKR Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 57
7.1.2 OSICS BKR Module Overview .................................................................................................................... 58
7.2 Setting the OSICS BKR Optical Reflectance........................................................................................................... 59
7.2.1 Setting the Reflectance to a Definite Value ......................................................................................... 59
7.2.2 Performing Real-time Adjustments to the BKR Reflectance.......................................................... 60
7.2.3 Step-Adjusting the BKR Attenuation ...................................................................................................... 61
7.3 Setting the BKR Wavelength/Frequency ................................................................................................................ 62
7.4 Setting the BKR Attenuation Offset.......................................................................................................................... 63
8. Using the OSICS DFB Module.................................................................................................................. 65
8.1 OSICS DFB Presentation................................................................................................................................................ 65
8.1.1 OSICS DFB Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 65
8.1.2 OSICS DFB Module Overview .................................................................................................................... 67
8.2 Enabling/Disabling the Light Source of the Module ......................................................................................... 69
8.3 Setting the Optical Output Power of the DFB Module..................................................................................... 70
8.3.1 Specifying the Optical Output Power of the Module....................................................................... 70
8.3.2 Performing Real-time Adjustments to the Output Power.............................................................. 71
8.4 Setting the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency....................................................................................... 72
8.4.1 Specifying the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency ............................................................... 72
8.4.2 Step-adjusting the Wavelength/Frequency Value of the Module .............................................. 73
8.5 Configuring the OSICS DFB Signal Modulation................................................................................................... 74
8.5.1 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using the DFB Module Internal Source ........................ 75
8.5.2 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using the Mainframe Internal Source ........................... 77
8.5.3 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using an External Source.................................................... 80
8.5.4 Setting Up Analog Modulation Using an External Source ............................................................. 83
8.5.5 Setting Up Analog Modulation With the Internal Sinus Modulation......................................... 86
8.5.6 Using the DFB Module as a Modulation Source for External Devices (OUT 2 Output) ...... 90
8.6 Monitoring the OSICS DFB Module Parameters Using the Analog OUT 1 Output ............................... 91
8.7 Calibrating the DFB Module........................................................................................................................................ 92
8.7.1 Performing a Wavelength Calibration.................................................................................................... 92
8.7.2 Performing a Power Calibration................................................................................................................ 93
8.7.3 Asking for a Factory Recalibration ........................................................................................................... 94

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8.8 Testing the Performance of the DFB Module....................................................................................................... 95
8.8.1 Preparing Performance Tests..................................................................................................................... 95
8.8.2 Measuring the Absolute Wavelength Accuracy.................................................................................. 96
8.8.3 Verifying the Wavelength Stability .......................................................................................................... 96
8.8.4 Verifying the Power Stability...................................................................................................................... 97
9. Using the OSICS ECL Module................................................................................................................... 99
9.1 OSICS ECL Presentation ................................................................................................................................................ 99
9.1.1 OSICS ECL Technical Specifications......................................................................................................... 99
9.1.2 OSICS ECL Module Overview ................................................................................................................... 101
9.2 Enabling/Disabling the Light Source of the Module ....................................................................................... 103
9.3 Setting the Optical Output Power of the ECL Module.................................................................................... 104
9.3.1 Specifying the Optical Output Power of the Module..................................................................... 104
9.3.2 Performing Real-time Adjustments to the Output Power............................................................ 105
9.4 Setting the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency..................................................................................... 106
9.4.1 Specifying the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency ............................................................. 106
9.4.2 Step-adjusting the Wavelength/Frequency Value of the Module ............................................ 106
9.5 Activating Coherence Control .................................................................................................................................. 108
9.6 Activating the Auto-peak Find Function .............................................................................................................. 109
9.7 Configuring the OSICS ECL Signal Modulation ................................................................................................. 110
9.7.1 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using the ECL Module Internal Source ....................... 111
9.7.2 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using the Mainframe Internal Source ......................... 113
9.7.3 Setting Up Digital (TTL) Modulation Using an External Source.................................................. 116
9.7.4 Setting Up Analog Modulation Using an External Source ........................................................... 119
9.7.5 Using the ECL Module as a Modulation Source for External Devices (OUT 2 Output) ..... 122
9.8 Monitoring the OSICS ECL Module Parameters Using the Analog OUT 1 Output.............................. 123
9.9 Calibrating the ECL Module....................................................................................................................................... 124
9.9.1 Performing a Wavelength Reference Calibration ............................................................................ 124
9.9.2 Performing a Wavelength/Frequency (λ/f) Calibration.................................................................. 124
9.9.3 Performing a Power Calibration.............................................................................................................. 126
9.9.4 Asking for a Factory Recalibration ......................................................................................................... 127
9.10 Testing the Performance of the ECL Module...................................................................................................... 128
9.10.1 Preparing Performance Tests................................................................................................................... 128
9.10.2 Measuring the Absolute Wavelength Accuracy................................................................................ 129
9.10.3 Checking the Wavelength Range and Output Power .................................................................... 129
9.10.4 Validating the Side Mode Suppression................................................................................................ 130
10. Using the OSICS SLD Module ................................................................................................................ 131
10.1 OSICS SLD Presentation.............................................................................................................................................. 131
10.1.1 OSICS SLD Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 131
10.1.2 OSICS SLD Module Overview................................................................................................................... 132
10.2 Enabling/Disabling the Light Source of the Module ....................................................................................... 134
10.3 Setting the Optical Output Power of the SLD Module ................................................................................... 135
11. Using the OSICS SWT Module ............................................................................................................... 137
11.1 OSICS SWT Presentation............................................................................................................................................. 137
11.1.1 OSICS SWT Technical Specifications.................................................................................................... 139
11.1.2 OSICS SWT Module Overview ................................................................................................................. 140

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11.2 Selecting the OSICS SWT Input/Output ............................................................................................................... 142
11.3 Configuring Sequential Switching........................................................................................................................... 143
11.3.1 Selecting the Number of Scans............................................................................................................... 143
11.3.2 Setting the Timeframe................................................................................................................................ 144
11.3.3 Launching/Stopping a Sequence ........................................................................................................... 145
11.4 Testing the Performance of the SWT Module.................................................................................................... 146
11.4.1 Preparing Performance Tests................................................................................................................... 146
11.4.2 Verifying the Repeatability........................................................................................................................ 147
11.4.3 Verifying the Crosstalk................................................................................................................................ 148
12. Using the OSICS SWT APC Module....................................................................................................... 149
12.1 OSICS SWT APC Presentation................................................................................................................................... 149
12.1.1 OSICS SWT APC Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 152
12.1.2 OSICS SWT APC Module Overview........................................................................................................ 153
12.2 Selecting the Operating Mode................................................................................................................................. 154
12.3 Selecting the OSICS SWT APC Input/Output Channel (Switch Mode) ..................................................... 155
12.4 Configuring the Full-Band Mode ............................................................................................................................ 156
12.4.1 Automatically Detecting the T100 and ECL Modules Connected to the SWT APC ............ 156
12.4.2 Manually Configuring the T100 and ECL Modules Connected to the SWT APC ................. 157
12.5 Enabling/Disabling the Light Source of all Connected Modules (Full-Band Mode)............................ 159
12.6 Setting the Optical Output Power of the SWT APC Module (Full-Band Mode).................................... 160
12.7 Setting the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency (Full-Band Mode) ................................................ 161
12.7.1 Specifying the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency ............................................................. 161
12.7.2 Step-adjusting the Wavelength/Frequency Value of the Module ............................................ 162
12.7.3 Scanning a Predefined Wavelength/Frequency Range ................................................................. 163
12.8 Activating Coherence Control on all Connected T100 and ECL Modules (Full-Band Mode)........... 165
12.9 Activating the Auto-peak Find Function (Full-Band Mode).......................................................................... 166
12.10 Configuring the Modulation for All Connected T100 and ECL Modules (Full-Band Mode)............. 167
12.10.1 Defining the Modulation Source for All Connected T100 and ECL Modules........................ 167
12.10.2 Controlling the Modulation of All Connected T100 and ECL Modules................................... 168
12.11 Monitoring the Optical Output Power of the SWT APC Module................................................................ 169
12.12 Testing the Performance of the SWT APC Module .......................................................................................... 170
12.12.1 Preparing Performance Tests................................................................................................................... 170
12.12.2 Verifying the Repeatability........................................................................................................................ 171
12.12.3 Verifying the Crosstalk................................................................................................................................ 172
13. Using the OSICS T100 Module .............................................................................................................. 173
13.1 OSICS T100 Presentation............................................................................................................................................ 173
13.1.1 OSICS T100 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 173
13.1.2 OSICS T100 Module Overview................................................................................................................. 175
13.2 Enabling/Disabling the Light Source of the Module ....................................................................................... 177
13.3 Setting the Optical Output Power of the T100 Module ................................................................................. 178
13.3.1 Specifying the Optical Output Power of the Module..................................................................... 178
13.3.2 Performing Real-time Adjustments to the Output Power............................................................ 179
13.4 Setting the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency..................................................................................... 180
13.4.1 Specifying the Optical Emission Wavelength/Frequency ............................................................. 180