EXFO IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System for IQS-500 - Manual (Page 181)

Automating or Remotely Controlling the System
DWDM Passive Component Test System 169
Initializing the Hardware
Initializing the Hardware
Perform this step each time you start the application. If modules are not
initialized, the system cannot take any measurements and therefore
provide results.
The minimum hardware components required are:
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Tunable laser source (IQS-2600B or IQS-2600CT).
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Wavelength reference module (IQS-9401).
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Power meter (IQS-1643T), one or more.
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If you want to use the MultiPath Testing option, will also need a switch
(either the IQS-9100, or a GPIB-controlled switch. Check with EXFO to
see if a specific model is supported.).
This hardware configuration will allow you to perform IL and ORL
measurements. Optional hardware components:
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Polarization State Adjuster (IQS-5150), which allows PDL
measurements.
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Switch if you do not intend to work with the MultiPath Testing option.
The COM method associated with this step is InitHardware (see page 287).
The SCPI command associated with this step is INITialization:INITialize
(see page 233).