Saving Configuration In A File; Performing A Pmd Measurement With A Pmd Test Module - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Saving configuration in a file

Once parameters have been configured, they can be kept in memory and saved in a
configuration file.
This configuration file can then be recalled in order to be recalled for future PMD acqui-
sitions.
To save parameters in a configuration file:
1 If necessary, press S
2 Select one parameter in one of the setup page (acquisition, link..)
3 Press Save Config. menu key
4 Enter a name for the configuration file using the edition keypad (max 20 charac-
ters).
NOTE
Configuration file is saved in the directory disk/config/PMD.
5 Press Enter to validate
A sound is emitted to indicate the file is saved.
The configuration file is saved with the extension ".fo_cfg" (icon
recalled at any time from the Explorer page.
Performing a PMD measurement with a PMD test
module
The following modules apply:
• E81PMD
• E81DISPAP
• E81MRDISPAP
Handheld or module broadband sources can be used to perform PMD measurements:
• OBS-55
• OBS-500
• OBS-550
Chapter 10 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement

Performing a PMD measurement with a PMD test module

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