Performing A Cd Measurement - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Performing a CD Measurement

Once the reference measurement is correctly performed:
1 Disconnect the mating sadapter and connect each fiber patchcord to
the end of the fiber under test
2 Press the S
3 Select the appropriate CD test setup according to your application
(see
4 Press the S
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for every fiber to be tested
Figure 195 Connections for the CD Measurement
NOTE
You can modify the fiber length without performing a measure-
ment again. The CD results (dB/km) will be recalculated automat-
ically.
Chapter 13 CD measurements using phase shift method
button to access the CD configuration menu.
ETUP
"CD activation and self calibration" on page
/S
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Fiber patchcord
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button to see the results within a few seconds.
Fiber under test
Signal input connector of
the CD module
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Performing a CD Measurement

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