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1.2. Figure 6 Back of Filter Setting the Wavelength Standard TB9 models cannot be set to a wavelength below 1460 nm or above 1575 nm Extended range TB9 models cannot be set to a wavelength below 1525 nm or above 1625 nm To set the wavelength of the TB9 grating filter 1 Pressthe A or V keys to scroll to the required wavelength setting Activating the 5 V Output The 5 V output function is available to act as an external relay driver Operating and Maintenance Instructions 17 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com To use the 5 V output 1 Activate the external relay driver by pressing the 5V key so that the key lamp lights 2 Deactivate the external relay driver by pressing the 5V key so that the key lamp turns off Setting the GPIB Address The TB9 filter can be controlled from the front panel keypad or remotely by GPIB or RS232C interface If you intend to use the GPIB interface you must set the GPIB address before operating the TB9 grating filter in Remote mode 1 Ensure that the TB9 grating filter is powered off 2 Set the power switch to I on and press and hold the LCL key as the TB9 grating filter powers up 3 The message TB9 CRLF AD is displayed where CRLF is the message terminating sequence lt CR gt lt LF gt and AD a number between 1 and 32 is the GPIB address 4 Press
3. Getting Started 8 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Getting Started The TB9 Series Optical Grating Filter consists of the filter unit an AC power cord a user s manual the test report and a warranty card Before Initializing and Operating the Unit M Inspect the unit for any signs of damage VI Read the users manual thoroughly and become familiar with all safety symbols and instructions to ensure that the unit is operated and maintained safely Initial Inspection Warning To avoid electrical shock do not initialize or operate the unit if it bears any sign of damage to any portion of its exterior surface such as the outer cover or panels Check that the unit and contents are complete 1 Wear an anti static wrist strap and work in an electrostatic discharge ESD controlled area 2 Inspect the shipping container for any indication of excessive shock to the contents and inspect the contents to ensure that the shipment is complete 3 Inspect the unit for structural damage that can have occurred during shipping 4 Connect the unit to a power source using the AC power cord provided 5 Set the power switch to I on and observe the power up sequence The key lamps and status LEDs will illuminate The version of the software is displayed briefly followed by TB9 CRLF AD CRLF is the message terminating sequence lt CR gt lt LF
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5. A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUSANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment 7 EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED D a gaa tia Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com TB9 SERIES OPTICAL GRATING FILTER User s Manual Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ir JDS Uniphase Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Contents Safety Information Instructions ANd SYMDOIS cccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeneneees 1 Safety Informatiei ce eee ne re eee ee ee ee eee eee ee 1 AMASSING AMON cece cncceter tt a a
6. Subsequent serial polling returns a value with bit 6 off Similarly STB returns the status register with the SRQ set but then the filter logic automatically clears the register As a result subsequent STB queries return 0 The SRQ mask register is cleared by powering up the TB9 filter by the clear device command CLR or by the universal device clear command DC1 GPIB Programming Examples This section provides programming examples for controlling the TB9 filter over the GPIB interface The examples were written in MS DOS Qbasic and run on a personal computer equipped with a National Instruments GPIB interface board with National Instruments Universal Language Interface drivers loaded The commands that control the GPIB are similar to Hewlett Packard HP Basic commands Most other controller board manufacturers provide basic output and input statements for communicating messages to a GPIB instrument The GPIB commands that appear in this section do not always show the terminating sequence lt CR gt lt LF gt however it is implied Sending Commands This example sets the wavelength to 1550 nm OPEN GPIBO FOR OUTPUT AS 1 OPEN GPIBO FOR INPUT AS 2 PRINT 1 ABORT PRINT 1 OUTPUT 05 wvl 1550e 9 m END This example demonstrates the use of a variable in the statement that transmits the wavelength command OPEN GPIBO FOR OUTPUT AS 1 OPEN GPIBO FOR INPUT AS 2 PRINT 1 ABORT xwvl 1550 PRINT 1 OUTPUT
7. LF gt returns the contents of the status register e Multiple command messages can contain only one query command A query must be the last command in the message for example CLOSE 20 XDRS lt CR gt lt LF gt Operation Commands XDR External Relay Driver Control Sets the external driver on or off e 0 relay driver off e 1 relay driver on Operating and Maintenance Instructions 22 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com WVL Wavelength Control Sets the wavelength of the TB9 filter the default unit is in meters M M meters MM millimeters UM micrometers NM nanometers SQR Mask Writes a decimal number to the SRQ mask register see the Status Reporting and Service Request Control section Setting a bit to 1 generates an SRQ interrupt when the corresponding bit in the status register changes from 0 to 1 CSB Clear Status Byte Resets the status byte CLR Clear Device Clears the SRQ mask register and the status register Query Commands XDR i Driver Returns the state of an external relay driver i 0 relay driver off 1 relay driver on WVL Wavelength Returns the wavelength setting WVL returns the current wavelength setting WVL MIN returns the minimum wavelength compensation range WVL MAX returns the maximum wavelength compensation range STB Status Register Returns a three digit integer and automatically
8. PRINT 1 idn INPUT 1 PRINT a set unit to 1550 nm PRINT 1 wvl 1550 nm fetch status PRINT 1 wvl INPUT 1 wvl PRINT 1 xdr INPUT 1 xdr PRINT 1 stb INPUT 1 stb PRINT 1 sre INPUT 1 sre PRINT 1 err INPUT 1 err PRINT 1 lerr INPUT 1 lerr print status PRINT wvl xdr stb sre err lerr CLOSE END Operating and Maintenance Instructions 28 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com A rtisan Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality TecmoogyGroup new and certified used pre owned equipment FAST SHIPPING AND SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment TENS OF THOUSANDS OF at our full service in house repair center We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins IN STOCK ITEMS www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment 7 EQUIPMENT DEMOS HUNDREDS OF InstraV ea REMOTE INSPECTION LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION MANUFACTURERS Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with Visit us on the web at www artisantg com 7 for more our interactive website at www instraview com information on price quotations drivers technical LEASING MONTHLY specifications manuals and documentation RENTALS ITAR CERTIFIED D a gaa tia Contact us 888 88 SOURCE sales artisantg com www artisantg com
9. TB9P can emit class IV laser light For more information see the user s manual of the laser source in use Dirty fiber connector can be damaged under high power input Always make sure fiber connector is cleaned properly Turning off the power to the device does not always block the externally supplied radiation to the connector at the output of the unit Do not use the unit outdoors To prevent potential fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to any source of excessive moisture Do not operate the unit when its covers or panels have been removed Safety 2 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Use only the type of fuse specified by the manufacturer as appropriate for this unit Do not use repaired fuses and avoid any situations that can short circuit the fuse Unless absolutely necessary do not attempt to adjust or perform any maintenance or repair procedure when the unit is opened and connected to a power source Repairs are to be carried out only by a qualified professional Do not attempt any adjustment maintenance or repair procedure to the unit s internal mechanism if immediate first aid is not accessible Disconnect the power cord from the unit before adding or removing any components Operating the unit in the presence of flammable gases or fumes is extremely hazardous Do not perform any operating or maintenance procedure
10. are locked out LOCK Indicates that the unit is in Local Lockout mode The function of the LCL key is disabled and all front panel keys are locked out ADDR Indicates that the GPIB interface is in talk or listen state Operating and Maintenance Instructions 16 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SRQ Indicates that the unit interrupt logic has generated a service request interrupt SRQ on the GPIB interface Connector Panel Two fiberoptic connectors or cable feed throughs are mounted on a removable panel On TB9P there are two universal connector laser safety covers in the same place as the connectors on the standard TB9 Rear Panel The back of the filter is shown in Figure 6 WARNING FOR CONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION USE 4 SPECIFIED LINE FUSE ONLY DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE O 5 O 6 D PROTECTIVE GROUNOIN CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO o RS232C IEEE488 GPIB LISTED ea c yg MEASURING EQUIPMENT QLLLLLUS of jo OOO OOO OO OQ SF CO 2 OOO OO LINE OO IO 50 60 Hz OO OO 100 240 V OOO O00 80 VA max ra QOO0000 FUSE T1A 250V re OOOO SD WARNING ASER SERVICE TO SERVICE TRAINED PERSONNEL
11. gt AD is the GPIB address a number between 1 and 32 After the power up sequence is complete the instrument will display the wavelength that corresponds with start of the tuning range 1460 or 1525 depending on the model If a malfunction is detected during power up an error message is displayed 6 Allow the instrument to stabilize for two hours before use 7 Keep the packaging Immediately inform JDS Uniphase and if necessary the carrier if the contents of the shipment are incomplete if the unit or any of its components are damaged or defective or if the unit does not pass the initial inspection Getting Started 9 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operating Environment In order for the unit to meet the warranted specifications the operating environment must meet the following conditions for temperature humidity and ventilation Temperature The unit can be operated in the temperature range of 10 to 40 C Humidity The unit can be operated in environments with up to 95 relative humidity up to 40 C decreasing 5 per C from 40 to 50 C Do not expose it to any environmental conditions or changes to environmental conditions that can cause condensation to form inside the unit Ventilation The unit contains a built in cooling fan Do not install it in any location where the ventilation is blocked For optimum performance the unit must be o
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13. must be configured with the same settings Use a straight through cable to connect the TB9 grating filter to the serial port of a DTE computer RS232 Driver Pin Assignment The RS232 driver pin assignment is shown in Figure 9 Operating and Maintenance Instructions 20 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 5V DRIVER Figure 9 RS232 Driver Pin Assignment Caution e Do not exceed 100 mA Connecting the PC Serial Port to the TB9 Grating Filter To connect a 25 pin PC serial port to the grating filter use 25 pin D sub plug connectors at both ends of the connection The required pin assignment is described in Table 8 Table 8 Connecting a 25 Pin PC Serial Port to the TB9 Grating Filter PC 25 Pin TB9 Unit To connect a 9 pin PC serial port to the grating filter use a 9 pin D sub plug connector at the computer and a 25 pin D sub plug connectors at the filter The required pin assignment is described Table 9 Table 9 Connecting a 9 Pin PC Serial Port to the TB9 Grating Filter PC 9 Pin TB9 Unit CT TS SG SG Operating and Maintenance Instructions 21 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operation and Query Commands Operation and query commands control instrument functions and are interface independent Command Parser Rules e A command consists of a mnemonic for
14. sequence lt CR gt lt LF gt AD is the GPIB address a number between 1 and 32 After the power up sequence is complete the instrument will display the wavelength that corresponds with the start of the tuning range Getting Started 14 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com 1460 or 1525 depending on the model If a malfunction is detected during power up an error message is displayed Allow the instrument to stabilize for two hours before use An electrical current is supplied continuously to the heater elements of the TB9 grating filter until its internal temperature reaches the set point Getting Started 15 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Operating and Maintenance Instructions Front Panel The front of the filter is shown in Figure 5 and described in Table 4 and Table 5 TB9 grating filters with a built in splitter or switch have three fiberoptic connectors al o Ad JDS Uniphase TB9 OPTICAL GRATING FILTER Doo A gggg vY vV vV Y Figure 5 Front of Filter Table 4 Operating Keys Scroll up 4 or down through operation settings such as wavelength and GPIB address Each pair controls a digit in the corresponding position displayed on the LCD Table 5 Status LEDs REM Indicates that the unit is in Remote mode All the front panel keys except LCL
15. 05 wvI xwvi nm END Querying Status This sample queries and displays the current wavelength setting OPEN GPIBO FOR OUTPUT AS 1 3 National Instruments is a trademark of National Instruments Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Co Operating and Maintenance Instructions 26 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com OPEN GPIBO FOR INPUT AS 2 PRINT 1 ABORT PRINT 1 OUTPUT 05 WVL PRINT 1 ENTER 05 INPUT 2 x PRINT x END Serial Polling the Status Register This sample changes the wavelength setting and reads the status register continuously until the output has settled OPEN GPIBO FOR OUTPUT AS 1 OPEN GPIBO FOR INPUT AS 2 PRINT 1 ABORT PRINT 1 OUTPUT 05 csb clearing the status byte clears the settling bit PRINT 1 OUTPUT 05 WVL 1530e 9m _ change the wavelength to 1530 nm sr 0 initialize sr variable to enter the while loop WHILE sr AND 4 loop until settled bit is true PRINT 1 SPOLL 05 serial poll the TB9 filter INPUT 2 sr WEND PRINT sr print final value of sr END Generating a Service Request Interrupt This example tests the service request interrupt function It unmasks the settling bit in the SRQ mask register and sends a new wavelength setting An interrupt is generated when the TB9 grating filter has completed changing the wavelength OPEN GPIBO FOR OUTPUT AS 1
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17. OPEN GPIBO FOR INPUT AS 2 PRINT 1 ABORT ON PEN GOSUB SPOLL enable SRQ interrupt PEN ON PRINT 1 OUTPUT 05 CSB SRE 4 clear status register and unmask settled bit in SRQ mask register PRINT 1 OUTPUT 05 WVL 1552 02nm change wavelength setting mode executed while wavelength set WHILE INKEY endless loop to simulate bigger program WEND ends when any key is pressed PEN OFF END SPOLL PRINT 1 SPOLL 05 serial poll the TB9 filter Operating and Maintenance Instructions 27 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com INPUT 2 sr read status register PRINT sr verify SRQ bit is set PRINT 1 SPOLL 05 serial poll again to verify SRQ bit is cleared INPUT 2 sr read status register PRINT sr RETURN RS232 Interface Programming Example This section provides a programming example for controlling the TB9 grating filter over the RS232 interface The sample was written in MS DOS Qbasic and run on a personal computer equipped with a serial port The COM 2 port of the computer must be designated as the serial port and must be connected to the TB9 grating filter The RS232 command that appears in this section does not show the terminating character lt CR gt however it is implied The RS232C interface cannot receive an SRQ interrupt OPEN com2 1200 n 8 1 FOR RANDOM AS 1 CLS clear unit PRINT 1 clr identify unit
18. appropriate be accompanied by the distinctive letters used by the notified body issuing the EC type examination certificate Where the apparatus is the subject of other Directives providing for the EC conformity mark the affixing of the EC mark shall also indicate conformity with the relevant requirements of those other Directives UL Compliance The unit complies with Underwriters Laboratories UL standard 1950 the Standard for Safety Information Technology Equipment The unit complies with Underwriters Laboratories UL standard 3101 1 Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc Safety 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com General Information and Specifications General Information This users manual for the TB9 Series Optical Grating Filter contains complete operating instructions The TB9 grating filter is designed for high performance laboratory and production testing of single mode fiber based components and subsystems Figure 1 Single and double pass grating configurations are available to provide high rejection and narrow bandwidth Optical performance for the C band is optimized in the 1530 to 1570 nm window but the filter can be controlled over the wavelength range of 1460 to 1575 nm Optical performance for the L band is optimized in the wavelength
19. clears the status register if the SRQ bit is set Operating and Maintenance Instructions 23 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com SRE SRQ Mask Returns the contents of the SRQ mask register CNB Condition Register Returns the contents of the condition register TST Self Test Executes a self test operation An error code that can be queried with ERR or LERR is placed in an error queue The query TST also sets bit 7 in the status register 0 self test passed 1 self test failed ERR Error Number Returns an error number if the self test fails 330 self test failed 0 self test did not fail LERR Last Number Error Returns a three digit error number from the error queue The queue can contain as many as five error numbers The first error read is the last error that occurred LERR returns 000 if the error queue is empty OPC Operation Complete Returns the status of the input buffer 1 the input buffer is empty for example all commands have been executed 0 the input buffer is not empty for example commands are still pending IDN Identifier Returns a string that identifies the manufacturer the TB9 filter series the serial number or 0 if unavailable and the firmware level for example JDS Uniphase TB9 0 0 Status Reporting and Service Request Control The TB9 grating filter maintains two eight bit registers that are use
20. d for status reporting and enabling the GPIB service request interrupt Status register Operating and Maintenance Instructions 24 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com e SRQ mask register Status Register The status register records errors and other events that have occurred in the filter Table 10 When an event occurs the filter status logic sets the corresponding bit to 1 The status register can be read at any time because the bits stay set until the register is read at least once Table 10 Status Register Status ae oe Bit7 7 self test service s etae on 82 oe e error request error available error e Bit 7 self test error is set if a calibration error is detected after power up or after the self ay query TST is executed At all other times it is 0 e Bit 6 Service request is set when the interrupt request logic of the filter detects a reason to generate a service request interrupt on the GPIB interface e Bit 5 syntax error is set when the parser detects a syntax error in a command mnemonic e Bit 4 message available is set when a message is available in the output buffer Bit 2 settled is set when bit 2 in the condition register changes from 0 to 1 e Bit 0 parameter error is set when a parameter value is out of the range of the TB9 filter The status register can be read with the status register query STB or by se
21. e two external interfaces for remote control of the TB9 filter a GPIB parallel interface and an RS232 serial interface The TB9 grating filter accepts the same device dependent commands the commands that control the instrtument over either interface GPIB Interface GPIB Interface Pin Assignment and Functions The required GPIB pin assignment is shown in Figure 7 and the functions are listed in Table 6 Figure 7 GPIB Pin Assignment Table 6 GPIB Functions Mnemonic IEEE 488 1 Function source handshake complete capability acceptor handshake complete capability basic talker serial poll unaddressed if MLA basic listener unaddressed if MTA service request capability table continued Operating and Maintenance Instructions 19 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com IEEE 488 1 Function RL1 remote local complete capability PPO o parallel poll no capability RS232 Interface RS232 Pin Assignment and Functions The RS232 pin assignment is shown in Figure 8 and the interface functions are listed in Table 7 Figure 8 RS232 Pin Assignment Table 7 RS232 Functions tequesttosend RTS 8 ot data terminal ready DTR 6 ot s nalground se 5 The data protocol is permanently set to 1200 baud ASCII character code with eight bits per character one stop bit and no parity bit The serial port of the controlling computer
22. etal chassis that is connected directly to earth via a power cord and therefore is classified as a Class 1 instrument Class 1 refers to equipment relying on ground protection as a means of shock protection The following symbol is used to indicate a protective conductor terminal in the unit B Some of the circuits are powered whenever the unit is connected to the AC power source line power To ensure that the unit is not connected to the line power disconnect the power cord from either the power inlet on the unit s rear panel or from the AC line power source receptacle The power cord must always be accessible from one of these points If the unit is installed in a cabinet the operator must be able to disconnect the unit from the line power by the system s line power filter Disconnecting from Line Power Line Power Requirements The unit can operate from any single phase AC power source that supplies between 100 and 240 V at a frequency range of 50 to 60 Hz The maximum power consumption is 80 VA Fuse Type The fuse type used by the unit is 1 A 250 V AC 5 X 20 mm Safety 1 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Safety Instructions The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the unit is operated serviced or repaired Failure to comply with any of these instructions or with any precaution or warning contained in the user s manual is i
23. example CLOSE and if required a data parameter The mnemonic and the data parameter must be separated by at least one space e Parameters can be entered in various formats for example 10 10 0 and 1 0e1 are recognized as the same value e Commands can be sent in uppercase or lowercase characters e A command is contained in a message and messages can contain more than one command each one separated by a semicolon For example CLOSE 6 XDR 2 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt contains two commands e All GPIB commands must end with the terminating sequence lt CR gt lt LF gt e All RS232 commands must be terminated with a single lt CR gt character e The input buffer of the filter can hold as many as 100 characters If the buffer becomes full the filter holds the handshaking line on the GPIB interface until space is available Similarly over the RS232 interface the filter sets the Clear To Send line low Any characters received after the line goes low are ignored e Commands are executed as they are parsed consequently a command can be executed before the entire message in which it is contained is received e The switch delays accepting new characters sent over the GPIB interface while the filter mechanism is moving but no data are lost The filter is always ready to accept characters over the RS232 interface e A query command is used to extract status information from the filter For example SRE lt CR gt lt
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25. ing Filtered compressed air or dusting gas for example Tech Spray Envi Ro Tech Duster 1671 gas available from http www techspray com 1671 htm Lint free pipe cleaners for example from 3M or lint free swab Lint free towels for example 10 x 10 cm or 4 x 4 in HydroSorb IIl wipers available from http www focenter com acctech hydrosobr_wipers htm Optical grade isopropyl alcohol or optical grade 200 ethanol do not use rubbing alcohol which contains 30 water 3M is a trademark of 3M Getting Started 11 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com No 0 Phillips screwdriver Cleaning the jumper connector 5 6 ferrule j j j j j j f Figure 2 Typical jumper connector Apply alcohol to a small area of a lint free towel and rub the end of the ferrule over the wet area Wipe the ferrule on a dry area of the lint free towel Using the dusting gas or compressed air blow the end of the ferrule Apply the alcohol or ethanol to a lint free pipe cleaner or swab and wipe off the remaining parts of the connector With the other end of the pipe cleaner or swab dry the areas cleaned Using the dusting gas or compressed air blow the areas cleaned Cleaning the mating sleeve 1 Blow compressed air inside the opening of the mating sleeve to remove trapped particles Figure 3 Moisten a fresh pipe cleaner with alcohol Gent
26. le laser based testing Erbium doped fiber amplifier EDFA testing Wavelength division multiplexer WDM and dense WDM DWDM component testing Standard Accessories e AC power cord e Rack mount kit with assembly instructions e Users manual Specifications The following optical specifications describe the warranted characteristics of the TB9 Table 2 Supplementary specifications describe the typical non warranted performance of the unit Table 3 Table 2 Optical Specifications Tuning Range 1460 1460 1460 1460 1575 1575 1575 1575 Insertion loss 1530 1570 lt 6 0dB lt 4 0dB lt 5 5dB lt 3 0 dB lt 3 0dB lt 3 0 dB 1525 1625 lt 7 0 dB lt 7 0 dB PDL 1530 1570 lt 0 2dB lt 0 6dB lt 0 2dB lt 0 6dB lt 0 6dB lt 0 6 dB 1525 1625 lt 0 5 dB lt 0 5 dB Input Power Standard 300 mW 300 mW 300 mW 300 mW 300 mW 300 mW High Power 1W 1W 1 1W 1W 1W Getting Started 7 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Repeatability 0 05 nm Table 3 Other specifications Input voltage Power consumption Dimensions W x H x D 19 in 48 26 cm rack mount Environmental Storage temperature Operating temperature Humidity 100 to 240 V AC 50 to 60 Hz 80 VA maximum 21 2 x 8 9 x 35 5 cm 2U high 1 2 rack width 0 to 50 C 10 to 40 C maximum 95 RH up to 40 C decreasing at 5 per C from 40 to 50 C
27. ly clean the opening by inserting the pipe cleaner using a rotating motion Blow compressed air inside the opening to remove any remaining material Getting Started 12 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Figure 3 Typical Mating Sleeve Cleaning the UCA Bulkheads Cleaning Procedure The TB9 s are manufactured with protective covers to shield users from the potentially harmful signal that could be emitted from the optical ports The covers are designed to provide sufficient clearance for maintenance cleaning and for changing or replacing adapters Before cleaning it is recommended that all jumpers be disconnected as the TB9 can transmit signal even when the power is turned off To avoid injury do not reconnect jumpers until all ports have been cleaned 1 Remove the two adapter mounting screws with the No O Phillips screwdriver see Figure 4 Removing the adapter will expose the internal connector that is fastened to the base plate The internal connectors are mounted at the factory and should not have to be adjusted under normal operating conditions 2 Apply alcohol to a small area of a lint free towel and gently rub the connector end to clean Do not to apply excessive pressure while rubbing to avoid scratching and pitting Discard tissues after a single use to avoid contamination 3 Gently wipe flat surface of the base plate to ensure a clear mating
28. n direct violation of the standards of design manufacture and intended use of the unit JDS Uniphase assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with any of these safety requirements Before Initializing and Operating the Unit M Inspect the unit for any signs of damage and read the user s manual thoroughly M Install the unit as specified in the Getting Started section M Ensure that the unit and any devices or cords connected to it are properly grounded Operating the Unit Warning To avoid the risk of injury or death always observe the following precautions before initializing the unit If using a voltage reducing autotransformer to power the unit ensure that the common terminal connects to the earthed pole of the power source Use only the type of power cord supplied with the unit Connect the power cord only to a power outlet equipped with a protective earth contact Never connect to an extension cord that is not equipped with this feature Do not interrupt the protective earth grounding Any such action can lead to a potential shock hazard that can result in serious personal injury If an interruption to the protective grounding is suspected ensure that the unit remains inoperative Never look into the end of an optical cable connected to an optical output device that is operating Laser radiation is invisible and direct exposure can severely injure the human eye Depending on input power output power of
29. ng Started 10 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com and full serial number of the unit the RMA number and an itemized statement of claimed defects must be included with the return material Ship return material in the original shipping container and packing material If these are not available packaging guidelines are as follows Cover the front panel with a strip of anti static foam Wrap the unit in anti static packaging Use anti static connector covers Pack the unit in a reliable shipping container Use enough shock absorbing material 10 to 15 cm or 4 to 6 in on all sides to cushion the unit and prevent it from moving inside the container Pink poly anti static foam is the best material Seal the shipping container securely Clearly mark FRAGILE on its surface Always provide the model and serial number of the unit and if necessary the RMA number on any accompanying documentation Please contact the RMA department using the contact information at the beginning of this document to obtain an RMA number and a shipping address Cleaning Connectors Caution Connecting damaged or dirty connectors to the unit can damage the connectors on the unit Dirty connectors can be damaged when exposed to high power Never force an optical connector Some connectors have a ceramic ferrule that can easily be broken The following items are required for clean
30. perated from a location that provides at least 75 mm 3 inches of clearance at the rear and at least 25 mm 1 inch of clearance at the bottom Blocking the air circulation around the unit can cause the unit to overheat compromising its reliability Warning e Do not use the unit outdoors e To prevent potential fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to any source of excessive moisture Storing and Shipping To maintain optimum operating reliability do not store the unit in locations where the temperature falls below 0 C or rises above 50 C Avoid any environmental condition that can result in internal condensation Ensure that these temperature and humidity requirements can also be met whenever the unit is shipped Claims and Repackaging Immediately inform JDS Uniphase and if necessary the carrier if e The contents of the shipment are incomplete e The unit or any of its components are damaged or defective e The unit does not pass the initial inspection In the event of carrier responsibility JDS Uniphase will allow for the repair or replacement of the unit while a claim against the carrier is being processed Returning Shipments to JDS Uniphase JDS Uniphase only accepts returns for which an approved Return Material Authorization RMA has been issued by JDS Uniphase sales personnel This number must be obtained prior to shipping any material to JDS Uniphase The owner s name and address the model number Getti
31. range of 1525 to 1625 and has a tuning range of 1460 to 1575 Six standard models are available with different bandwidths and optical performance Figure 1 TB9 Optical Grating Filter The TB9 grating filter contains a lens that collimates light from the input fiber A diffraction grating reflects collimated light back through the lens This filtered light is then focused into the output fiber The angle of the diffraction grating is controlled by a stepper motor that is driven by the microprocessor of the TB9 grating filter On power up the microprocessor positions the angle of the grating to 1460 nm or to 1525 nm for extended range models Each time a wavelength command is entered the microprocessor determines how many steps this wavelength is from the reference position and moves the diffraction grating to the required angle Optics The optics of the TB9 grating filter are bi directional and therefore either fiber port can be used as the input If an optional coupler or switch is installed the user must ensure that the connections to these are appropriate Getting Started 6 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Key Features Grating based optical filter Full width at half maximum FWHM as low as 0 22 nm High rejection Single mode fiber in and out GPIB parallel interface and RS232 serial interface Applications Spontaneous emission suppression Tunab
32. rial polling the GPIB interface During power up the status register contains 0 and can only be read by serial polling After initial power up only the settled bit bit 2 is set to 1 The clear status byte command CSB and the clear device command CLR clear the status register STB also clears the status register but only if the service request bit bit 6 is set to 1 SRQ Mask Register The SRQ mask register unmasks specific events in the status register that generate a service request interrupt on the GPIB interface Table 11 The SRQ mask command SRE writes to the SRQ mask register When a bit in the SRQ mask register is set to 1 the interrupt logic of the filter monitors the corresponding event bit in the status register When a bit changes from 0 to 1 a service request interrupt is generated and bit 6 in the status register is set Table 11 SRQ Mask Register EN Mask EES Bit7 7 Bitt 1 self test s etae on 82 e error error available error Operating and Maintenance Instructions 25 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com The SRQ mask register can unmask more than one event at a time The first unmasked event to change from 0 to 1 causes an interrupt To acknowledge this interrupt the GPIB interface can be serial polled or the status register can be read with STB The first time the filter is serial polled after an SRQ is generated bit 6 is on
33. surface during re assembly Getting Started 13 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com adapter mounting screws alignment key adapter base plate Figure 4 Universal Connector Adapter 4 Clean the internal cavity with a pipe cleaner and alcohol a rotating motion will yield the best results The adapter is a critical component that can provide highly reliable mating of optical connector if properly maintained 5 Gently wipe the flat surface of the adapter to ensure a clear mating surface during re assembly 6 To insert the adapter sleeve into the base plate align the center axis of the two parts and make sure the alignment key will mate with the alignment hole on the flat surface of the base plate Once in position fasten the two adapter mounting screws to secure the parts together 7 Clean all ports by repeating Steps 1 4 8 All jumper connectors used to mate other equipment with the TB9 should be cleaned thoroughly see connector cleaning section Powering and Warming up the Grating Filter To power up the TB9 grating filter 1 Connect the TB9 grating filter to the AC power source using the AC power cord provided 2 Set the power switch to I on and observe the power up sequence The key lamps and status LEDs will illuminate The version of the software is displayed briefly followed by TB9 CRLF AD CRLF is the message terminating
34. that is not described in the user s manual Some of the unit s capacitors can be charged even when the unit is not connected to the power source Safety 3 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Safety Symbols The following symbols and messages can be marked on the unit Table 1 Observe all safety instructions that are associated with a symbol Table 1 Safety Symbols Laser safety See the user s manual for instructions on handling and operating the unit safely A See the users manual for instructions on handling and operating the unit safely A Electrostatic discharge ESD See the users manual for instructions on A handling and operating the unit safely OL Frame or chassis terminal for electrical grounding within the unit ror Protective conductor terminal for electrical grounding to the earth WARNING The procedure can result in serious injury or loss of life if not carried out in proper compliance with all safety instructions Ensure that all conditions necessary for safe handling and operation are met before proceeding CAUTION The procedure can result in serious damage to or destruction of the unit if not carried out in compliance with all instructions for proper use Ensure that all conditions necessary for safe handling and operation are met before proceeding Safety 4 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instr
35. the last pair of A VW keys to scroll to the required GPIB address 5 To store the address in nonvolatile memory press the LCL key The TB9 grating filter always powers up with the last GPIB address setting used The message terminating sequence is permanently set to lt CR gt lt LF gt Calibrating the Grating Filter Calibration for the unit is factory set To ensure reliable performance yearly recalibration is recommended Return the unit to JDS Uniphase for recalibration Maintaining the Grating Filter Clean the connector ends before every mating to increase the operating life of the connectors minimize insertion loss and reduce backreflection Please refer to the Cleaning Connectors section Depending on the TB9 model and the option chosen the instrument will have either two or three connectors on the front Each connector should be cleaned thoroughly before use Operating and Maintenance Instructions 18 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Programming Guide The following programming instructions for the TB9 grating filter are intended for users who are familiar with remote interfaces and how to send or receive messages over a device A detailed description of the GPIB interface is in ANSI IEEE Std 488 1 1987 IEEE Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers There ar
36. umentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com Compliance CE Compliance The unit has been designed and tested to comply with directive 73 23 EEC and its subsequent amendments by the European Community EC or CE The directive relates to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits It ensures that electrical equipment is constructed with good engineering practice in safety matters The unit has been designed and tested to comply with directive 89 336 EEC and its subsequent amendments The directive relates to electromagnetic compatibility It demands that electromagnetic disturbance does not exceed a prescribed level that the equipment be immune to a prescribed level of ambient interference that the equipment be protected against electrostatic discharges and that the equipment be immune to all electrical shock wave disturbances As of 1997 measures have been added to test for fire hazard electric shock hazard and also external exposure to other forms of energy The requirements specified by directive 89 336 EEC are as follows CE compliance requires that the manufacturer or its authorized representative established within the Community affix the EC conformity mark to the apparatus or else to the packaging instructions for use or guarantee certificate The EC conformity mark shall consist of the letters CE as specified and the figures of the year in which the mark was affixed This mark should where
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