Measuring Optical Power - Viavi HST-3000 User Manual

Chapter 10 Optical Tools

Measuring optical power

Measuring optical power
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c To save a report, press the SAVE soft key. A PDF
report is saved.
NOTE:
If you have not yet moved the report file, you can view the
screen capture portion of the the result file using the File
Manager. If the file has been moved — even if it was put
back in the original spot on the HST — you can no longer
view the file because there is a temporary capture file
included with the save that goes away when the file is
moved.
Press the LIVE soft key to exit the test and view the live video.
The Optical Power Meter is a JDSU accessory used to
measure optical power.
– The MP-60 meter measures 850, 1300, 1310,1490, and
1550 nm wavelengths
– The MP-80 meter measures 980, 1310,1480, and
1550 nm wavelengths
To measure optical power
1 Connect the Optical Power Meter to the USB connector
on the top of the instrument.
2 Connect the optical patch cord to the power meter.
3 Press the PWR METER soft key.
You may have to scroll right or left to find the soft key. In
order for the PWR METER soft key to appear, an Optical
Power Meter must be plugged into the USB connector.
The Power Meter Measurements screen appears.
4 Select Optical Power Meter.
The Optical Power Meter Summary screen appears.
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