2.2 CBDX2
CoBrite is tunable laser instrument series capable of hosting up to 4 tunable laser ports that can
be independently controlled. The series shares the same software and control architecture as
well as the same portfolio of laser variants.
The CoBriteDX variant features a local touch panel display and supports up to 4 laser ports.
The more compact CoBriteDX2 supports up to 2 laser ports and is controlled remotely via the
installation free browser-based GUI.
Different laser types are offered allowing users to adapt for various use cases such as coherent
transmission, EDFA testing and insertion loss profile measurement.
User data transfer is provided via a SCPI interface utilizing USB and Ethernet interfaces. The
unit supports multiple user connections and multiple user access right level administration. The
user interface does not require any specific API Software or similar to be installed on host
computers while providing a standardized communication protocol so that any user environment
is able to communicate with unit.
The unit provides a built-in webserver that allows the control of the unit via any device such as
PCs or smartphones that are able to run a Web Browser.
Using USB; the device provides a virtual Ethernet interface allowing to access the unit via
browser or a telnet session. Additionally, a virtual COM port for straightforward serial access
and a virtual Mass storage device (USB Stick) is installed providing access to the manual,
programming examples and drivers.
The unit provides hardware triggers allowing triggering Laser setting executions as well as
indication of laser tuning events.
2.3 CBDX – Front side of unit
The front side is dominated by a large Touch Panel Color Display for intuitive control of the
instrument. The optical connector plate type depends on the laser configuration equipped on the
specific unit. The 2 screws allow to easily detach the front plate to allow removal and cleaning of
the connector.
Note The fibers attached to the plate are 250um buffered type and therefore sensitive to
breakage under mechanical stress. So, take care if removing the connector plate to
not damage optical fibers.