Local Operator - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Chapter 9 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement
Performing a PMD measurement with a PMD test module
NOTE
Make sure the test mode is set to "PMD" when using the OBS-
500 or OBS-550.

Local operator

1 Inspect and clean connectors with appropriate methods as described
in IEC 61300-3-35
2 Connect the fiber under test to the optical connector of the test
module using required mating solution such as a fiber patchcord, as
shown in
3 Select the PMD function in the Instrument Setup menu and wait for
the module self calibration (tuning).
4 Press the S
5 Select the appropriate PMD parameters according to your application
as defined earlier in this chapter.
6 Press the S
340
Figure 152.
button to access the PMD Test Setup menu.
ETUP
/S button and wait for the results to be displayed.
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