Function Of The Bbs Module; Activation Process - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Chapter 14 Broadband source BBS

Function of the BBS module

Function of the BBS module
The broadband source (BBS) module, covers two different wavelengths:
• from 1260 to 1640 nm with the 81BBS2A
• from 1460 to 1640 nm with the 81BBS1A.
They are used to measure the attenuation profile, chromatic dispersion and
PMD of optical fibers.

Activation process

To use the BBS function, go into the H
using the key
1 Go into the S
this plug-in) to access the BBS settings.
2 Press the
3 Enter the password 4877, using the direction keys , or by pressing
the numerical keyboard with the stylus.
4 Press the
The source is on and the icon
466
or touchscreen.
or R
ETUP ESULTS
Source On key.
Confirm soft key to validate the password.
User Manual
page and select the BBS icon
OME
menu (the same page is displayed for
is displayed.
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