Figure 3-7
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Taking Standard Loss Measurements
Measuring the Return Loss
Starting the Measurement
The OLA measures the Return Loss automatically and
continuously.
Return Loss Display
Before you record the value of the Return Loss on your test
protocol, it is good practice to check the stability of your setup.
Checking the Stability of the Setup
1 Press M
ORE
2 Press
S
TABILITY
3 Check the stability value. Refer to page 31 in section 1.6
"Getting Started" for information on the stability value.
4 Press
P
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Checking the Influence of Polarization
1 Press
S
ETTINGS
2 Press
P
O
OLC
polarization (see also section 6.2 "Using the OLA as a
Polarization Controller" on page 84).
3 Press
P
REVIOUS
polarization controller will begin to sweep.
To terminate the sweep you can either press A
S
, followed by
ETTINGS
63
.
.
to return to the previous page and read the PDL.
to view the current measurement conditions.
if you want to sweep through all states of
N
to return to the measurement screen. The
P
O
and
P
OLC
FF
or press
PPL
.
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