Multi-
If the module possesses several lasers, to perform successive acquisi-
wavelength
tions on all the wavelengths:
acquisition
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2
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The different traces appear in the same window and can be handled simi-
larly to overlaid traces (see
Actions on
During an acquisition, several actions are available on results in prog-
trace during
ress.
acquisition
Positioning Cursors A and B
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Zooming on trace
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Shifting the trace (OTDR Expert only)
In OTDR Expert mode only, the trace can be shifted vertically or horizon-
tally during the acquisition:
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User Manual
Chapter 5 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results
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menu, check in Laser line, that
ETUP
In the
selected (or select All if a module with only one OTDR port is used).
Start the acquisition by pressing the
Once the acquisition for the first wavelength is finished, the acquisi-
tion for the following wavelength starts automatically.
or
To stop manually the acquisition for current wavelength, click on
Stop
Wavelength. This will allow to automatically start the
measurement for the following wavelength.
Cursor A
Select
or
–
Set both cursors A & B to control distance between two points.
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Set one cursor A or B to get the distance from one point.
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Set one cursor A or B to zoom on this cursor
Select Zoom function:
–
use the menu key
–
use the menu key
Use touchscreen or validation key to zoom in and zoom out on trace
(see
"Zoom function" on page
Select Shift function on menu key
Use touchscreen or direction keys to shift horizontally or vertically
the trace (see
"Shift function (OTDR Expert only)" on page
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TART
"Overlay trace function" page
Cursor B
and:
in SmartOTDR™
in OTDR Expert
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Performing OTDR acquisitions
several lasers are
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button.
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