Agilent Technologies 86060C Guide de l'utilisateur

Agilent 86060C-SeriesLightwave SwitchesUser’s Guide

1-4General InformationChannels, Options, and AccessoriesWhenever you contact Agilent Technologies about your lightwave switch, have the complete seria

Index-2Indexdata mode, 4-6instrument address, 4-7interface clear command, 4-7interface select code, 4-7lockout mode, 4-7programming over, 4-6HHELP key

Index-3IndexSsafety, i-iiilaser classification, i-iiisales and service offices, 1-25SAVE key, 3-4saving switch states, 3-7screen-saver, 2-7, 3-3serial

1-5General InformationChannels, Options, and AccessoriesTable 1-2. Options (1 of 2)Option Description Number of Input Channels (select one):Option 00

1-6General InformationChannels, Options, and AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesOption ABJ User’s manual in JapaneseOption UK6 Commercial calibration cert

1-7General InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationThis section lists specifications and regulato

1-8General InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationTable 1-4. Optical Interface Specifications and CharacteristicsInsertion LossaSingle-mo

1-9General InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationTable 1-5. Switching Time Sample (msec) Switch Sizea SwitchStarting Channel to Adjacent

1-10General InformationSpecifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory InformationThis instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on

1-11General InformationSpecifications and Regulatory Information

1-12General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements Today, advances in measurement cap

1-13General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurementstions take repeatability uncertainty into account? • Will a connector degrade the

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1-14General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsFigure 1-2. Universal adapters to Diamond HMS-10.The HMS-10 encases the fiber wit

1-15General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsThe soft core, while allowing precise centering, is also the chief liability of t

1-16General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsUse the following guidelines to achieve the best possible performance when making

1-17General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsFigure 1-6. Damage from improper cleaning.While these often work well on first in

1-18General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements• Keep connectors covered when not in use. • Use fusion splices on the more perma

1-19General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsVisual inspection of fiber endsVisual inspection of fiber ends can be helpful. Co

1-20General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsTo clean a non-lensed connector CAUTIONDo not use any type of foam swab to clean

1-21General InformationCleaning Connections for Accurate MeasurementsCAUTIONDo not shake, tip, or invert compressed air canisters, because this releas

1-22General InformationReturning the Instrument for ServiceReturning the Instrument for Service The instructions in this section show you how to prope

1-23General InformationReturning the Instrument for Serviceinformation should be returned with the instrument. • Type of service required. • Date inst

iiiGeneral Safety ConsiderationsGeneral Safety ConsiderationsThis product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publica-tion 61010-1, Sa

1-24General InformationReturning the Instrument for ServiceSealed Air Corporation (Commerce, California 90001). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet fil

1-25General InformationAgilent Technologies Service OfficesAgilent Technologies Service OfficesBefore returning an instrument for service, call the Ag

2Step 1. Inspect the shipment 2-3Step 2. Check the fuse 2-4Step 3. Connect the line-power cable 2-5Step 4. Turn on the lightwave switch 2-7Step 5. Per

2-2InstallingInstallingInstallingWARNINGBefore installing the lightwave switch, See “General Safety Considerations” on page iii of this manual.CAUTION

2-3InstallingStep 1. Inspect the shipmentStep 1. Inspect the shipment1Verify that all components ordered have arrived by comparing the shipping forms

2-4InstallingStep 2. Check the fuseStep 2. Check the fuse1Locate the line-input connector on the instrument’s rear panel.2Disconnect the line-power ca

2-5InstallingStep 3. Connect the line-power cableStep 3. Connect the line-power cable1Verify that the line power meets the requirements shown in the f

2-6InstallingPower CordsPower CordsPlug Type Cable Part No. Plug DescriptionLength (in/cm)Color Country250V 8120-13518120-1703Straight *BS1363A90°90/2

2-7InstallingStep 4. Turn on the lightwave switchStep 4. Turn on the lightwave switch1Turn the lightwave switch on by pressing the line switch. The li

ivGeneral Safety ConsiderationsWARNINGFor continued protection against fire hazard, replace line fuse only with same type and ratings, (type T 0.315A/

2-8InstallingStep 5. Performing an operational checkStep 5. Performing an operational checkCAUTIONImproper connector care, cleaning, or use of mismatc

2-9InstallingStep 5. Performing an operational checkMany other possibilities exist. The basic requirements are an appropriate lightwave source and a c

2-10InstallingIf The Operational Check FailsIf The Operational Check Fails If the Agilent 86060C does not pass the operational check, you should revie

3Front-Panel Features 3-3Rear-Panel Features 3-5Changing Switch Position 3-6Adjusting Display Contrast 3-7Saving Switch States 3-7Using the Switch

3-2Using the SwitchUsing the SwitchUsing the SwitchThis chapter describes the front and rear-panel features. It also provides step-by-step procedures

3-3Using the SwitchFront-Panel FeaturesFront-Panel FeaturesFigure 3-1. The Agilent 86060C-series front-panel functional areaLINE SwitchTurns the light

3-4Using the SwitchFront-Panel FeaturesLOCAL keyPress this key to display the GPIB address of the lightwave switch. You can also change the address us

3-5Using the SwitchRear-Panel FeaturesRear-Panel FeaturesFigure 3-2. The Agilent 86060C-series rear-panel functional areaOptical connector(s)The numbe

3-6Using the SwitchChanging Switch PositionChanging Switch PositionTo set single port A switchesThe 1 × N switch has a single Port A channel and multi

3-7Using the SwitchAdjusting Display ContrastAdjusting Display Contrast To adjust the contrast of the display, press the key. Use the arrow keys to

ContentsContents-11 General InformationChannels, Options, and Accessories 1-3Specifications and Regulatory Information 1-7Cleaning Connections for Acc

4General Information 4-3Programming over GPIB 4-6Programming over RS-232 4-8Common Commands 4-11Standard SCPI Commands 4-22Instrument Specific Command

4-2ProgrammingProgrammingProgrammingThe programming instructions in this manual conform to the IEEE 488.2 Stan-dard Digital Interface for Programmable

4-3ProgrammingGeneral InformationGeneral InformationThis instrument has three types of commands: • Common commands • Standard SCPI commands • Instrume

4-4ProgrammingGeneral Informationswitch layers, the switch layers are referred to by the word LAYER in the ROUTE:LAYER:CHANNEL command. The numeric va

4-5ProgrammingGeneral InformationCommand headers immediately followed by a question mark (?) are queries. Query commands are used to find out informat

4-6ProgrammingProgramming over GPIBProgramming over GPIB This section describes the GPIB interface functions and some general con-cepts. In general, t

4-7ProgrammingProgramming over GPIBInterface select code (selects interface) Each interface card has a unique interface select code. This code is used

4-8ProgrammingProgramming over RS-232Programming over RS-232 This section describes the interface functions and some general concepts of the RS-232 in

4-9ProgrammingProgramming over RS-2323-wire interface The switch uses a 3-wire RS-232 interface. It provides a simple connection between devices becau

4-10ProgrammingProgramming over RS-232Information is stored in bytes (8 bits at a time) in the switch. Data can be sent and received just as it is sto

4-11ProgrammingCommon CommandsCommon Commands The following commands are required by the IEEE 488.2–1987 standard. *CLS (Clear Status) The *CLS (clear

4-12Programming*ESE (Event Status Enable)The Standard Event Status Enable Register is cleared at power-on. The *RST and *CLS commands do not change th

4-13Programming*ESR (Event Status Register)*ESR (Event Status Register) The *ESR query returns the value of the Standard Event Status Register. When y

4-14Programming*IDN (Identification Number)*IDN (Identification Number) The *IDN query returns a string value which identifies the instrument type and

4-15Programming*OPC (Operation Complete)*OPC (Operation Complete) The *OPC command sets the operation complete bit in the Standard Event Status Regist

4-16Programming*RST (Reset)Command Syntax: *RCL <value>Where: <value> ::= 0 to 9 (integer–NR1 format) Example: OUTPUT 711;"*RCL 3&qu

4-17Programming*SRE (Service Request Enable)*SRE (Service Request Enable) The *SRE command sets the bits in the Service Request Enable Register. The S

4-18Programming*SRE (Service Request Enable)Table 4-3. Service Request Enable RegisterService Request Enable Register(High–Enables the SRE bit) Bit Bi

4-19Programming*STB (Status Byte)*STB (Status Byte) The *STB query returns the current value of the instrument’s status byte. The MSS (Master Summary

1Channels, Options, and Accessories 1-3Specifications and Regulatory Information 1-7Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 1-12Returning the I

4-20Programming*TST (Test)*TST (Test) The *TST query performs a self-test on the instrument. The result of the test is placed in the output queue. A z

4-21Programming*WAI (Wait)*WAI (Wait) The *WAI command prevents the instrument from executing any further com-mands until the current command has fini

4-22ProgrammingStandard SCPI CommandsStandard SCPI Commands:STATus:<node>:CONDition The :STATus:<node>:CONDition query returns the value f

4-23Programming:STATus:<node>[:EVENT]Command Syntax: :STATus:<node>:ENABle<value> Where: <node> = OPERation | QUEStionable <

4-24Programming:STATus:PRESet:STATus:PRESet The :STATus:PRESet command presets the enable registers for all status nodes. Enable registers have no fun

4-25Programming:SYSTem:ERRorWhere: <value> = an integer error code (NR1) <string> = text of error message Example: DIM Error$[50] OUTPUT

4-26ProgrammingInstrument Specific CommandsInstrument Specific Commands The following commands are specific to remote operation of the Agilent 86060C-

4-27Programming[:ROUTe]:[LAYer]:CHANnelExample: com_port=9 OUTPUT com_port; "OPEN RS232 COM" [:ROUTe]:[LAYer]:CHANnel The [:ROUTe]:[LAYer]:

4-28Programming:SYSTem:CONFigExample: OUTPUT 711;":ROUTE:LAYER2:CHANNEL A2,B78" Connects A2 to B78 on layer 2 Query Syntax: [:ROUTe]:[LAYer

4-29Programming:SYSTem:CONFigExample: DIM Config$ OUTPUT 711;":SYSTem:CONFIG?" ENTER 711;Config$PRINT Config$

1-2General InformationGeneral InformationGeneral InformationThe Agilent 86060C-series lightwave switches cover a broad range of switch-ing capacity an

4-30ProgrammingError MessagesError MessagesTable 4-6. Error MessagesError Number Description –105 GET not allowed –110 Command Header error–120 Numeri

4-31ProgrammingProgramming ExamplesProgramming ExamplesThis section includes a number of programming examples to illustrate the use of remote commands

4-32ProgrammingProgramming ExamplesExample 1: Switch position using the *WAI commandThis program prompts the operator for the desired switch position

4-33ProgrammingProgramming Examplesthe form appropriate for the ROUTE:LAYER:CHANNEL GPIB command. For example, if A_position=1 and B_position=3, then

4-34ProgrammingProgramming ExamplesExample 2: Switch position using the Status Byte Regis-terThis program is identical in functionality to the first s

4-35ProgrammingProgramming ExamplesDescription Line No. 10 to 170 Same as in Example 1 except for declaration of Status_byte. 190 to 240 The ne

4-36ProgrammingProgramming Examples140 PRINT Error_return$ 150 UNTIL (VAL(Error_return$)=0) 170 GOTO Exit_prog 180 ! 190 Wait_to_settle: ! wait for sw

4-37ProgrammingProgramming Examples Block diagram of the test systemThis example test system uses an Agilent 8153A optical multimeter equipped with an

4-38ProgrammingProgramming Examples170 REPEAT 180 UNTIL Meas_count=50 190 GOTO End_prog 200 ! 210 Init_system:! Initialize HPIB instruments 220 CLEAR

4-39ProgrammingProgramming ExamplesLow!""";Current_dut 610 END IF 620 NEXT Current_dut 630 Meas_count=Meas_count+1 640 RETURN 650 ! 660

1-3General InformationChannels, Options, and AccessoriesChannels, Options, and AccessoriesFiber-optic cablesThe lightwave switch use one of three type

4-40ProgrammingProgramming Examples8 devices-under-test. 440 to 450 Create the GPIB commands to select the input and output switch positions to meas

5Spare Channel Replacement Procedure 5-4Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-7Servicing

5-2ServicingServicingServicingThis chapter provides a procedure to replace an internal fiber-optic cable with a spare cable. This procedure may be nee

5-3ServicingServicingRequired service tools To enable extra fiber/connector the following tools are required: TORX driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-4ServicingSpare Channel Replacement ProcedureSpare Channel Replacement Procedure CAUTIONThis procedure is included so the instrument can be repaired

5-5ServicingSpare Channel Replacement Procedureyou for the switch layer on which to install the spare fibers: Press 1 for layer 1Press 2 for layer 210

5-6ServicingSpare Channel Replacement ProcedureFigure 5-2. Top view of the Agilent 86062C lightwave switch

5-7ServicingElectrostatic Discharge InformationElectrostatic Discharge InformationElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic compo

5-8ServicingElectrostatic Discharge InformationTo ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation from ground.

IndexIndex-1Numerics3-wire interface, 4-950/125 mm multimode fiber, 1-362.5/125 mm multimode fiber, 1-39/125 mm single-mode fiber, 1-3AAccessories, 1-