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1 Getting S ta rted
2 Using the Attenuator
3 Making an Attenuation Sweep
4 Using your Attenuator as a Variable Back Re- flector
5 Setting Up the System
6 Storing and Recalling Settings
7 Programmin g the Attenuator
8 Remote Commands
8.4 DISPlay Commands ................................................104
8.5 INPut Commands ...................................................106
8.8 SYSTem Commands ...............................................122
8.6 OUTPut Commands ...............................................110
8.7 STATus Commands ...............................................114
9 Programming Examples
A Installation
B Accessories
C Specifications
D Performance Tests
E Cleaning Information
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F Error messages
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List of Figures
List of Tables
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Gett ing Start e d
1.1 Using the Attenuator
Using the Modify Keys
1.2 Making an Attenuation Sweep
Making an Automatic Sweep
1.3 The Manual Sweep
1.4 Using your Attenuator as a Variable Back Reflector
1.5 Using the Through-Power Mode
1.6 Selecting the Wavelength Calibration and Its Function
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2.1 Setting Up the Hardware
2.2 Setting Up the Attenuation
Entering the Attenuation Factor
Entering a Calibration Factor
Entering the Wavelength
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2.3 Example, Setting the Calibration
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3.1 Configuring the Hardware
3.2 The Automatic Sweep
Setting Up an Automatic Sweep
Starting the Setting Up
Editing the Parameters
Resetting the Parameters
Executing the Automatic Sweep
Repeating the Sweep
Restarting the Sweep
3.3 The Manual Sweep
Setting Up a Manual Sweep
Starting the Setting Up
Editing the Parameters
Resetting the Parameters
Executing the Manual Sweep
Changing the Attenuation in a Manual Sweep
3.4 Example, an Automatic Attenuation Sweep
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4.1 Configuring the Hardware
4.2 Setting Up the Software
Editing the Setup
Resetting the Parameters
Executing the Back Reflector Application
4.3 Example, Setting a Return Loss
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5.1 Setting the GPIB Address
Resetting the GPIB Address
5.2 Selecting the Wavelength Calibration and Its Function
Setting the Function of the Wavelength Calibration
Resetting the Function of the Wavelength Calibration Data
Selecting the Wavelength Calibration Data
Resetting the Wavelength Calibration Data Set
5.3 Selecting the Through-Power Mode
Deselecting the Through-Power Mode
Resetting the Through-Power Mode
5.4 Setting the Display Brightness
Resetting the Display Brightness
5.5 Selecting the Setting used at Power-On
Resetting the Power-On Setting
5.6 Lo cking Ou t
Resetting the
5.7 Selecting the Shutter State at Power On
Resetting the Shutter State at Power On
5.8 Setting the Display Resolution
Resetting the Display Resolution
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6.1 Storing the Setting
or the
6.2 Recalling a Setting
Resetting the Instrument
Recalling a User Setting
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7.1 GPIB Interface
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7.2 Setting the GPIB Address
7.3 Returning the Instrument to Local Control
7.4 How the Attenuator Receives and Transmits Messages
How the Input Queue Works
Clearing the Input Queue
The Output Queue
The Error Queue
7.5 Some Notes about Programming and Syntax Diagram Conventions
Short Form and Long Form
Command and Query Syntax
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8.1 Units
8.2 Command Summary
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8.3 The Common Commands
Common Status Information
SRQ, The Service Request
*CLS
*ESE
*ESE?
*ESR?
*IDN?
*OPC
*OPC?
*OPT?
*RCL
*RST
*SAV
*SRE
*SRE?
*STB?
*TST?
*WAI
8.4 DISPlay Commands
:DISPlay:BRIGhtness
:DISPlay:BRIGhtness?
:DISPlay:ENABle
:DISPlay:ENABle?
8.5 INPut Commands
:INPut:ATTenuation
:INPut:ATTenuation?
:INPut:LCMode
:INPut:LCMode?
:INPut:OFFSet
:INPut:OFFSet?
:INPut:OFFSet:DISPlay
:INPut:WAVelength
:INPut:WAVelength?
8.6 OUTPut Commands
:OUTPut:APMode
:OUTPut:APMode?
:OUTPut:POWer
:OUTPut:POWer?
:OUTPut:[:STATe]
:OUTPut[:STATe]?
:OUTPut:[:STATe]:APOWeron
:OUTPut[:STATe]:APOWeron?
8.7 STATus Commands
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:STATus:OPERation:CONDition?
:STATus:OPERation:ENABle
:STATus:OPERation:ENABle?
:STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?
:STATus:OPERation:NTRansition
:STATus:OPERation:NTRansition?
:STATus:OPERation:PTRansition
:STATus:OPERation:PTRansition?
:STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?
:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle
:STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?
:STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?
:STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition
:STATus:QUEStionable:NTRansition?
:STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition
:STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition?
:STATus:PRESet
8.8 SYSTem Commands
:SYSTem:ERRor?
8.9 User Calibration Commands
Entering the User Calibration Data
:UCALibration:STARt
:UCALibration:STARt?
:UCALibration:STATe
:UCALibration:STATe?
:UCALibration:STOP
:UCALibration:VALue
:UCALibration:VALue?
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Exampl e 1 - Checking Communication
9.1 Example 1 - Checking Communication
This program sends a queries, and displays the reply.
9.2 Example 2 - Status Registers and Queues
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Example 2 - Status Registers and Queues
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Example 2 - Status Registers and Queues
9.3 Example 3 - Measuring and Including the Insertion Loss
Function
Requirements
Setting Up the Equipment
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Exampl e 3 - Measuring and I ncluding the Insertion Loss
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Example 4 - Running an Attenuation Sweep
9.4 Example 4 - Running an Attenuation Sweep
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A.1 Safety Consid erations
A.2 Initia l Insp ec ti on
A.3 AC Line Power Supply Requirements
Line Power Cable
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Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Fuse
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A.4 Operating and Storage Environment
Temperature
Humidity
Instrument Positioning and Cooling
A.5 Switching on the Attenuator
A.6 Monitor Output
A.7 Optical Output
Disabling the Optical Output
A.8 GPIB Interface
Connector
GPIB Logic Levels
A.9 Claims and Repackaging
Return Shipments to Agilent Technologies
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B.1 Instrument and Options
B.2 GPIB Cables and Adapters
B.3 Connector Interfaces and Other Accessories
Straight Contact Connector
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Option 201, Angled Contact Connector
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C.1 Definition of Terms
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C.2 Specifications
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Supplementary Performance Characteristics
Minimum Attenuatio n Step: Switching Ti me: Maximum Input Power :
Operating Modes
Att:
General
Envir onmental
Power:
Battery Ba ck-Up:
Dimensions:
C.3 Other Specifications
C.4 Declaration of Conformity
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D.2 Test Record
D.3 Test Failure
D.4 Instrument Specification
D.5 Performance Test
I. Total Insertion Loss Test
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II. Linearity/Attenuation Accuracy Test
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III. Attenuation Repeatability Test
IV. Return Loss Test Options 100, 101, and 121
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D.6 V. Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): Optional
Polarization Dependant Loss Test (Mueller method)
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Mueller Coefficients:
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Mueller Coefficients:
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Cleaning In form ation
Cleaning Instructions for this Instrument
E.1 Safety Precautions
E.2 Why is it important to clean optical devices ?
E.3 What do I need for proper cleaning?
Standard Cleaning Equipment
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Additional Cleaning Equipment
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E.4 Preserving Connectors
Making Connections
Dust Caps and Shutter Caps
Immersion Oil and Other Index Matching Compounds
E.5 Cleaning Instrument Housings
E.6 Which Cleaning Procedure should I use ?
Light dirt
Heavy dirt
E.7 How to clean connectors
An Alternative Procedure
E.8 How to clean connector adapters
E.9 How to clean connector interfaces
E.10 How to clean bare fiber adapters
E.11 How to clean lenses
E.12 How to clean instruments with a fixed connector interface
E.13 How to clean instruments with an optical glass plate
E.14 How to clean instruments with a physical contact interface
E.15 How to clean instruments with a recessed lens interface
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E.16 How to clean optical devices which are sensitive to mechanical stress and pressure
Alternative Procedure
E.17 How to clean metal filters or attenuator gratings
E.18 Additional Cleaning Information
How to clean bare fiber ends
How to clean large area lenses and mirrors
Alternative Procedure A
Alternative Procedure B
E.19 Other Cleaning Hints
Making the connection
Lens cleaning papers
Immersion oil and other index matching compounds
Cleaning the housing and the mainframe
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F.1 Display Messages
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F.2 GPIB Messages