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Gpib troubleshooting – EXFO FLS-2600B Tunable Laser Source User Manual

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GPIB Troubleshooting

GPIB Troubleshooting

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

Unable to

communicate with

the Tunable Laser

Source (no response

from *IDN?

command).

Incorrect

communication type

selected.

Select the correct

communication type:

RS-232, GPIB, or DDE.

Incorrect

communication

parameters.

Check the

communication

parameters: bus address,

baud rate, flow control,

etc., as required.

Incorrect termination

characters.

Synchronize termination

characters between the

GPIB controller and the

SCPI Manager.

Poor bus connection.

Ensure the functioning of

the controller card and

make sure that the bus

cable is properly

connected.

Improper configuration. Verify that the GPIB

interface is properly

configured.

Unstable

communications.

Incorrect termination

character.

Synchronize termination

characters between the

GPIB Controller and the

SCPI Manager.