Document Outline

• Certification Information
• 1 Introducing the IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System
  • Step-by-Step Approach
  • Test Features and Results
  • Modularity and Flexibility
  • System Overview
  • Testing Many Devices with the MultiPath Testing Option
  • Hardware Components Description
  • Tunable Laser Source
  • Module Description
  • Testing Procedure
  • Database Structure
  • Using GPIB or COM to Control the System
  • Conventions
• 2 Safety Information
  • Laser Safety Information
  • Safety Information
• 3 Getting Started with Your DWDM Passive Component Test System
  • Inserting and Removing Test Modules
  • Installing Hardware Components
  • Installing the IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System Software
  • Installing the MultiPath Testing Option Software
  • Starting and Exiting the DWDM Passive Component Test System Application
  • Accessing a Specific Test Step
  • Starting and Exiting the MultiPath Testing Option Application
• 4 Setting Up the DWDM Passive Component Test System
  • Configuring DUT Parameters for Pass/Fail Analysis
  • Configuring an Optical Port
  • Configuring a DUT
  • Configuring DUT Company/Customer Parameters
  • Customizing the Channel List
  • Preparing the Test Setup
  • Identifying the Current DUT
  • Modifying System Settings
• 5 Operating the DWDM Passive Component Test System
  • Working with Access Levels
  • Opening a New Test Database
  • Opening an Existing Test Database
  • Viewing a Recent Test
  • Hiding the Welcome/New Test Window
  • Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers
  • Connecting DUT and Modules
  • Starting the ORL Measurement Scan
  • Testing Another Component
  • Sharing the Power Meters and WRM with an External Application
  • Monitoring Modules in Local Mode
  • Viewing System Information
• 6 Calibrating the DWDM Passive Component Test System
  • Calibrating the System
  • Performing Reference Measurements
• 7 Interpreting the DWDM Passive Component Test System Results
  • Optimizing Performance
  • Viewing Test Results
  • Exporting Data
  • Viewing the Results Graph
  • Printing Test Results
  • Organizing Tests
  • Running Windows Explorer from the Application
  • Clearing Database Files from the List
• 8 Using the Database Browser
  • Opening the Database Browser
  • Browsing the Database
  • Viewing Test Results
  • Printing a Report
  • Typing Items to Find
  • Exiting the Database Browser
• 9 Referencing the System with MultiPath Testing Option
  • Nulling Electrical Offsets
  • Calibrating the System Wavelength Response
  • Calibrating Your System for ORL Testing
  • Optimizing Power
  • Performing Reference Measurements
• 10 Testing Multiple DUTs with the LabVIEW Application
  • Starting a New Test
  • Opening an Existing Test Database
  • Setting Up Device (DUT) Connectivity Configuration
  • Configuring Test Parameters
  • Nulling Electrical Offsets
  • Calibrating the System Wavelength Response
  • Calibrating your System for ORL Testing
  • Performing Reference Measurements
  • Performing a Test
  • Monitoring Modules in Local Mode
  • Viewing System Information
  • Adjusting Result Settings
  • Modifying the Supplied MPT Application
• 11 Using the Wavelength Calibration Software
  • Overview of the Application
  • Initializing the Modules
  • Preparing the Calibration
  • Performing the Acquisition
  • Analyzing the Results
  • Using Calibration Tools
  • Viewing and Printing a Calibration Certificate
• 12 Using the Power Meter Linearity Verification Tool
  • Starting and Exiting the Application
  • Connecting the Modules for Linearity Testing
  • Initializing Hardware
  • Nulling Electrical Offsets
  • Selecting the DUT and Reference Power Meter
  • Setting Up the Acquisition Parameters
  • Verifying Linearity on a Specific Channel
  • Viewing and Printing Test Results
  • Viewing Online User Guide
  • Getting Technical Support Information
• 13 Automating or Remotely Controlling the System
  • Initializing the Hardware
  • Nulling Electrical Offsets
  • Optimizing the Power
  • Calibrating the System
  • Referencing the System
  • Testing the DUT
  • Retrieving Results
  • Controlling Instruments with GPIB
  • Starting the GPIB Remote Application
  • Modifying GPIB Parameters
  • Opening a GPIB Connection
  • Closing a GPIB Connection
  • Editing GPIB Information
  • Logging GPIB Information
  • Monitoring the Power Meter
  • Printing GPIB Information
  • GPIB Command Structure
  • GPIB General Commands-Quick Reference
  • GPIB Specific Commands-Quick Reference
  • GPIB Error Messages Format
  • SCPI Error Messages
  • Configuring Your DWDM Passive Component Test System as a GPIB Controller
  • COM Objects
  • IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System (Standard) COM Error Messages
  • MultiPath Testing Option COM Error Messages
• 14 Maintenance
  • Cleaning Fixed Connectors
  • Cleaning EUI Connectors
  • Cleaning Detector Ports
  • Cleaning Fiber Ends
  • Recalibrating the Unit
  • Disposing of Old CKT Modules
  • Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)
• 15 Troubleshooting
  • Viewing the Online User Guide
  • Consulting the About Window of the LabVIEW Application
  • Finding Information on the EXFO Web Site
  • Contacting the Technical Support Group
  • Transportation
• 16 Warranty
  • General Information
  • Liability
  • Exclusions
  • Certification
  • Service and Repairs
  • EXFO Service Centers Worldwide
• A Technical Specifications
  • IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System
  • IQS-12004B MultiPath Testing Option
• B SCPI Commands Reference
  • General Commands
  • Specific Commands
• C COM Objects Reference
  • DWDMAcq Interface-Properties
  • Measures Interface-Methods
  • Measures Interface-Properties
  • Modules Interface-Methods
  • Modules Interface-Properties
  • Results Interface-Methods
  • Results Interface-Properties
  • Test Parameters Interface-Properties
  • clsDescModule Object-Properties
  • clsChannel Object-Properties
  • Event
  • Available Enumerations
  • Switch Interface-Methods
  • Switch Interface-Properties
  • Analysis Interface-Methods
  • Analysis Interface-Properties
  • ChannelResult Object
  • ChannelResult Object-Properties
  • BandPass Object
  • BandPass-Properties
  • BandPassResult Object
  • BandPassResult-Methods
  • BandPassResult-Properties
  • Notch Object
  • Notch-Properties
  • NotchResult Object
  • NotchResult-Properties
  • Undefined
• D Definitions and Calculation Methods
• Index