Switch Block Setup
Use the Switch Setup dialog view the identity of the detected optical switch including serial number. If your switch supports a wavelength selection, the dialog will provide a field to enter the wavelength as is shown in the following screen capture.
| Hardware Diagram Switch Block | Switch Setup Dialog (To open, click on Switch Block) |
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| Switch | Wavelength Setting |
|---|---|
| Keysight N7734A-009 | — |
| Keysight N7731C-009 | — |
| Dicon GP750 | ●1 |
| Dicon GP600 | ●1 |
| Polatis Series 6000 ultra switch |
Always confirm the ability of a the switch to accept a wavelength setting and what selections are available. Your switch model/option may or may not include internal tunable optical filters.
Switch Groups
Some optical switches include multiple switches (switch groups), and you must select the switch to use in dialog.
Generic Switch User Driver
If you want to use an optical switch that is not supported by FlexOTO, you can write a user driver for your switch. Your switch driver will allow FlexOTO to draw an accurate switch block on the Hardware Diagram and to control the optical switch to select switch paths and set the wavelength (if available). Learn how to write a switch driver using FlexOTO Programmer's Help. Install and run your switch driver using the Switch Connection Setup dialog.