Performing The Power Level Measurement; Performing The Insertion Loss Measurement - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Chapter 5 Power meter and Source functions of the OTDR Modules

Performing the power level measurement

Performing the power level measurement

The power meter is started up as soon as the function
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It is not possible to use simultaneously the Source function
and the Powermeter function, when both options are set
onto the OTDR module, as they use the same connector.
Power measurement is automatically updated in consequence.
The value «<-50 dBm» is displayed when the laser is switched
off and if the source output is looped on to the power meter input.
1 Connect the light source to be tested to the rear connector (see "Connec-
tion to the power meter and the source" page -192).
2 In the S
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3 Press the S
The result will appear in the results page and can be memorized in the table
(see "Table of results" page -196).
4 Press the S

Performing the insertion loss measurement

Using light source and power meter, an insertion loss measurement can be
performed, having previously carried out a reference measurement.
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menu, choose the units dBm, dB or Watts.
/S key to start the measurement.
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/S key to stop the measurement.
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