AQ6370D Optical Spectrum Analyzer User's Manual

1 User sManualAQ6370D Optical Spectrum Analyzer IM AQ6370D -01EN10th EditionUser RegistrationYOKOGAWA provides registered users with useful information and services. Please allow us to serve you best by completing the user registration form accessible from our website. UsIf you want to resolve a technical support issue or need to contact YOKOGAWA, please fill out the inquiry form on our website. 103-06 EiIM AQ6370D -01EN Thank you for purchasing the AQ6370D Optical Spectrum Analyzer . This instrument enables high speed measurement of the Optical properties of LD and LED light sources, Optical amps, and other devices. To improve ease of use, it includes mouse-based user operation and a brand-new zoom function.

2 This user s Manual describes the instrument s functions, operating procedures, and handling precautions, and provides other important information for use of the instrument. For correct operation, please read this Manual thoroughly before use. After reading this Manual , keep it in a convenient location for quick reference in the event a question arises during operation. List of ManualsThe following manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals for the AQ6370D . Please read all TitleManual Optical Spectrum Analyzer User s ManualIM AQ6370D -01 ENThis Manual . The Manual is located on the CD included in your package (pdf format).

3 Explains all functions and operating procedures of the AQ6370D except remote control and program Optical Spectrum Analyzer Remote Control User s ManualIM AQ6370C-17 ENThe Manual is located on the CD included in your package (pdf format).Explains functions for controlling the instrument with communication commands and program Optical Spectrum Analyzer Getting Started Guide IM AQ6370D -02 ENExplains the handling precautions, installation procedure, component names, and specifications of the AQ6370D -01, AQ6370D -02 AQ6370D Optical SpectrumAnalyzer Limited model User s ManualIM AQ6370D -51 ENExplains the specifications of the limited model of the Instruction ManualIM 00C01C01-01Z1 Safety Manual (European languages)

4 The EN in the Manual number is the language information of Yokogawa offices worldwide is provided on the following DescriptionDescriptionPIM 113-01Z2 List of worldwide contactsNotes The contents of this Manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of improvements to the instrument s performance and functionality. Refer to our website to view ourlatest manuals. The figures given in this Manual may differ from those that actually appear on your screen. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this Manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.

5 Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this Manual without the permission of YOKOGAWA is strictly Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems incorporated. In this Manual , the and TM symbols do not accompany their respective registered trademark or trademark names. Other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective Edition: October 2022 (YMI)All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2014 Yokogawa Test & Measurement CorporationiiIM AQ6370D -01EN Revisions 1st Edition: April 2014 2nd Edition: July 2014 3rd Edition: July 2015 4th Edition: May 2017 5th Edition: October 2017 6th Edition: April 2019 7th Edition: January 2021 8th Edition: March 2021 9th Edition: December 2021 10th Edition.

6 November 2022iiiIM AQ6370D -01 ENConventions Used in This ManualSafety MarkingsThe following markings are used in this handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must refer to the User's Manual for special instructions. The same symbol appears in the corresponding place in the User's Manual to identify those instructions. In the Manual , the symbol is used in conjunction with the word WARNING or CAUTION. WARNINGC alls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the user, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such attentions to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or damage to the instrument or user s data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such AVERTISSEMENT Attire l attention sur des gestes ou des conditions susceptibles de provoquer des blessures graves (voire mortelles), et sur les pr cautions de s curit pouvant pr venir de tels accidents.

7 ATTENTION Attire l attention sur des gestes ou des conditions susceptibles de provoquer des blessures l g res ou d endommager l instrument ou les donn es de l utilisateur, et sur les pr cautions de s curit susceptibles de pr venir de tels attention to informn that is important for proper operation of the instrument. on that is important for proper operation of the instrument. ivIM AQ6370D -01EN Notations Used on Pages Describing Operating ProceduresOn pages that describe the operating procedures in Chapter 3 through 11, the following notations are used to distinguish the procedures from their explanations. Procedure This subsection contains the operating procedure used to carry out the function described in the current chapter.

8 The procedures are written with inexperienced users in mind; experienced users may not need to carry out all the steps. Explanation This subsection describes the setup parameters and the limitations on the procedures. It may not give a detailed explanation of the function. For a detailed explanation of the function, see chapter Used in the ProceduresPanel Keys and Soft keysBold characters used in the procedural explanations indicate characters that are marked on the panel keys or the characters of the soft keys displayed on the screen : Denotes 1000. Example: 100 kS/sK: Denotes 1024. Example: 459 KB (file data size)vIM AQ6370D -01 ENFlow of OperationThe figure below is provided to familarize the first-time user with the general flow of this instrument operation.

9 For a description of each item, see the relevant section or for MeasurementSetting Conditions and MeasuringWaveform DisplayInstalling the InstrumentTurning the Power ON/OFFW avelength CalibrationAuto Sweep Setting and MeasurementOther SettingsMeasurement Start (Sweep)External Trigger MeasurementWaveform DisplayDisplaying Calculated WaveformsDisplaying Power Spectral DensityMarker DisplaySearchingWaveform AnalysisWaveform AnalysisGO/NO-GO JudgmentSaving Display Data and Printing OutStorage MediaSaving DataSection to to and to to AQ6370D -01 ENContentsList of Manuals ..iConventions Used in This Manual .

10 IiiFlow of 1 Part Names and Front Panel .. Rear Panel .. Panel Keys and Knobs .. LCD Screen ..1-6 Chapter 2 System Structure .. Measurement .. Waveform Display .. Analysis .. Other ..2-14 Chapter 3 Preparing for Measurement Installing the Instrument ..3-1 Attaching the Connector Adapter .. Connecting the Device ..3-7 Turning the Power ON/OFF ..3-9 Connecting the DUT ..3-15 Alignment Adjustment ..3-18 Wavelength Calibration .. Resolution Calibration .. Important Points During Measurement ..3-31 Chapter 4 Common Description of Soft Keys .. Using the Mouse and External Keyboard .. Entering Numerical Values and Strings.