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Other Settings
Configuring Other
Settings
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Table 24 FDR Parameters (Continued)
Name
Description
Velocity of Propa-
The velocity of propagation (VOP) is a property of
gation
the cable in use and greatly affects the measure-
ment accuracy. Possible values are 0.3 through 1.0.
The default value is .820.
Cable Compen-
Valid options are On and Off. The default option is
sation
On.
Cable Attenuation
The cable attenuation parameter is only used if
Cable Compensation is set to ON. Cable Attenua-
tion calibrates the distance measurement for distant
breaks. The valid range is 0.01 through 3.5. The
default value is 2.1.
Use the Other Settings screen to select or define the best measure-
ment parameters for your current work practices.
To configure other settings
1 Press Configure.
2 Press the Measure softkey.
Figure 55 Configure – Measure Tab: Other Settings
3 Using the arrow keys, select Other Settings.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Using the arrow keys, select the parameter you want to edit.
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