EXFO IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System for IQS-500 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
DWDM Passive Component Test System iii
Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... ix
1 Introducing the IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System ...... 1
Step-by-Step Approach ...........................................................................................................2
Test Features and Results ........................................................................................................3
Modularity and Flexibility .......................................................................................................3
System Overview ....................................................................................................................4
Testing Many Devices with the MultiPath Testing Option .......................................................5
Hardware Components Description ........................................................................................6
Tunable Laser Source ..............................................................................................................7
Module Description ................................................................................................................8
Testing Procedure ...................................................................................................................9
Database Structure ...............................................................................................................11
Using GPIB or COM to Control the System ............................................................................12
Conventions ..........................................................................................................................14
2 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 15
Laser Safety Information .......................................................................................................15
Safety Information ...............................................................................................................15
3 Getting Started with Your DWDM Passive Component Test System ....... 17
Inserting and Removing Test Modules .................................................................................17
Installing Hardware Components .........................................................................................22
Installing the IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System Software .......................28
Installing the MultiPath Testing Option Software ..................................................................29
Starting and Exiting the DWDM Passive Component Test System Application ......................31
Accessing a Specific Test Step ...............................................................................................34
Starting and Exiting the MultiPath Testing Option Application .............................................35
4 Setting Up the DWDM Passive Component Test System ......................... 37
Configuring DUT Parameters for Pass/Fail Analysis ................................................................37
Configuring an Optical Port ..................................................................................................39
Configuring a DUT ................................................................................................................42
Configuring DUT Company/Customer Parameters .................................................................44
Customizing the Channel List ...............................................................................................46
Preparing the Test Setup .......................................................................................................49
Identifying the Current DUT .................................................................................................54
Modifying System Settings ...................................................................................................56