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Chapter 10 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement
Recommended equipment
Recommended equipment
To perform a PMD measurement, the following equipment is recommended:
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Platform 8000 with a module as mentioned above, and associated optical
connectors.
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OBS-5XX Optical Broadband Source, or 81BBS1A and 81BBS2A Optical broad-
band source modules.
•
Fiber inspection scope with associated optical connector tips.
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Cleaning kit.
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Two fiber patchcords with required optical connectors.
NOTE
Method used to measure the Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) is
described in the Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing - Vol2.
NOTE
The PMD value obtained by the fixe analyzer method is the mean DGD
value, also designated as «PMD value».
PMD Activation and self calibration
1
Select the
2
Press the button R
«tuning in progress»
bottom of the screen. Wait for the calibration to be fully completed before
continuing.
3
Press the button S
parameter to modify it.
Loading a configuration file
To load the configuration file to be used for PMD test:
334
PMD
function in the Instrument H
.
to display the auto-calibration status. A bargraph
ESULTS
informs of the progression status of the calibration at the
to access to the configuration menu for PMD. Select a
ETUP
User Manual
page using touchscreen
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