JDS Uniphase MAP EDFA OAB 1550 - Source Commands; How to Set the Laser Current on the Cassette

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Source Commands
How to Set the Laser Current on the Cassette
COMMAND :SOURce:CURRent:OUTPut
DESCRIPTION Set the laser current in percentage of maximum laser current.
INPUT FORMAT :SOURce:CURRent:OUTPut <C>,<S>,<D>,<Output>
INPUT RANGE <Output>*
Float 0 - 100%
*resolution is 0.1%
OUTPUT FORMAT None
OUTPUT RANGE N/A
DEFAULT 0
EXAMPLE The following example sets the laser on chassis 2, slot 8, device 1 to a
constant current mode and 80% of the maximum amplification.
Terminal Input: :SOUR:CURR:OUTP 2,8,1,80
ERRORS
Error Number Error Description
-224
Illegal parameter value (out of range).
-500
Invalid address or no card inserted.
LOCAL INTERFACE
• Highlight “OA”
• Press ‘Enter’ ( Q )
• Press ‘Page->’ ( )
• Press T 2 times to highlight “Laser Current”
• Press W or X to select percentage of pump
current being used by the MAP EDFA
• Press ‘Enter’ ( Q )
• Press ‘Exit’ ()”