Performance Verification; Purpose; Things To Consider; Procedure - Agilent Technologies 86038B User Manual

Performance Verification

Purpose

Things to Consider

Procedure

Agilent 86038B Photonic Dispersion and Loss Analyzer, Second Edition
By performing the verification procedure upon delivery of the
86038B, you may have confidence that:
The PDLA is correctly connected
The PDLA was received in working order without damage due
to shipment
Additionally, you may perform this procedure periodically to
verify that the system is still in good operating condition. By
recording the results of this procedure, and tracking these
results over time, you will be able to detect any changes that
may affect the measurement results of the PDLA.
• Dispersion measurements are very sensitive to temperature
changes. Insure that the PDLA has warmed up for at least 90
minutes. The verification DUT must also be allowed to reach
ambient temperature for at least 60 minutes prior to
measurement.
• Dirty connections will cause poor measurement quality. Be
sure to clean all fiber ends, connectors, and test ports before
making connections. Refer to
page 304.
• This procedure will take approximately 3 hours to complete
(including the required 90 minute warm-up time). Allow
enough time to fully complete the procedure.
• If you need assistance on navigating the front panel
functions, refer to
1 On the front panel of the PDLA, press Preset.
2 Verify optical path. This will assure that the optical signal
can be generated and detected and that good quality optical
connections have been made.
a Connect the 2-meter reference patch-cord (not the MXF)
between the Source Output and Optical Receiver
"Cleaning Information" on
"Navigating a Setup Panel" on page 46.
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