HP manual Dual-Common Blocking SB-F Switch Configuration, Key Features, Applications

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Figure 4: Single-Step Dual-Common Configuration

Dual-Common Blocking (SB-F) Switch Configuration

This configuration allows one of the inputs to be aligned with an output in a blocking sense, with reduced output channel counts available (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Dual-Common Blocking Configuration

Key Features

•Up to 48 channels

•Typical insertion loss 0.4 dB

•Typical repeatability 0.003 dB

•Typical return loss 65 dB

•Local control and remote control via IEEE 488 and RS232 interfaces

Applications

•Remote fiber test systems in telecommunication networks

•Fiberoptic component testing

•Transmitter/receiver measurement

•Research and development

Standard Accessories

•AC power cord

•User’s manual

Optional Accessories

•Rack-mount kit

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Contents User’s Manual SB Series Fiberoptic SwitchPage Contents Programming Guide SD000153 Rev. J May Safety Information Safety Information, Instructions, and SymbolsBefore Initializing and Operating the Unit Safety InstructionsOperating the Unit Safety Symbol Safety SymbolsProceeding CE Compliance ComplianceSingle-Common SB-C Switch Configuration General Information and SpecificationsGeneral Information Single Step Dual Common SB-E Switch Configuration Dual-Common SB-D Switch ConfigurationKey Features Dual-Common Blocking SB-F Switch ConfigurationStandard Accessories Optional AccessoriesParameter Typical Maximum SpecificationsPhysical ElectricalEnvironmental Before Initializing and Operating the Unit Getting StartedInitial Inspection Operating EnvironmentStoring and Shipping Cleaning Connectors Connector Cleaning connector type can vary Installing the SwitchFront Panel Operating and Maintenance InstructionsOperating Keys Key DescriptionExternal Switch Module without TTL Input Controls External Switch Module ConnectionsRear Panel Sample Driver Application Electrical Equivalent of Driver External Switch Module with TTL Input ControlsUsing and Selecting a Channel Powering Up the SwitchSetting the Interface Command Set for SC and SX Switches Setting the Gpib AddressControlling the Drivers Controlling the Switch Remotely by Gpib Interface Controlling the Switch LocallyControlling the Switch Remotely by RS232 Interface Maintaining the Switch Calibrating the SwitchPrint #1, CLOSE? Input #1,A$ Print A$ END Operating and Maintenance Instructions Gpib Pin Assignment Programming GuideGpib Interface Functions RS232 Interface SpecificationsRS232 Pin Assignment Mnemonic FunctionName Symbol Pin Number Signal Direction Operation and Query CommandsCommand Parser Rules RS232 Driver Pin AssignmentReset Operation CommandsClose Set Optical Channel XDR i k Driver ControlQuery Commands Last Number Error Error NumberDrivers LearnCondition Register Status Reporting and Service Request ControlStatus Register SRQ Mask Register Gpib Programming ExamplesSRQ Mask Register Bit Serial Polling the Status Register Sending CommandsRS232 Programming Examples Generating a Service Request InterruptLearn Query LRN? Querying Status Setting the Interface Command SetReading the Status Register SX Series Switch Command Set SC Series Switch Command Set SCXXX-0XXX ModelsSyntax Function Bit MessageRQS Busy Normal BAD Data Unit Failure