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In the
Results
date.
Carrying out the reference measurement (1-jumper
reference)
1
Fix the adapter corresponding to the jumper to the optical connector of the power
meter.
2
Connect the jumper between the input of the power meter and the output of the
source.
3
Configure the same wavelength on the source and the power meter.
The power measured is displayed in the results page of the power meter.
4
Press the Standard Ref soft key to save the result displayed as reference value.
Measurements on the fiber under test
After defining the reference value, proceed as follows to make the measurement:
1
Fix the jumpers and connectors needed to connect the fiber to be tested between
the source output and the power meter input.
2
In the set-up menu, select dB units.
3
The power displayed in the Power Meter window corresponds to the optical loss
of the link tested. It can be displayed in the table (see
Combo Powermeter/OTDR
If the ExpertOTDR mode is activated at the same time as the Powermeter, a menu key
Combo PM/OTDR is displayed in the powermeter page.
It allows to launch an OTDR acquisition on the same port as the powermeter, clicking on
Yes in the dialog box displayed.
page, press the Powermeter Config. >
User Manual
Using the Power meter via USB port
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Chapter 5 Optical options
Zero
soft key and vali-
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