Performing A Pmd Measurement With Bbs And Ipmd Module; Remote Operator; Local Operator - Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual

Performing a PMD Measurement with BBS and
IPMD Module
The following modules apply:
• E81PMD with E81PSM
Handheld or module broadband sources can be used to perform PMD measurements:
• OBS-55
• OBS-500
• OBS-550
• 81BBS2A (the 81BBS1A cannot be used for this measurement)
The following procedure considers the use of an OBS-5xx type source.

Remote operator

1 Inspect and clean connectors with appropriate methods as described in IEC
61300-3-35
2 Connect the fiber under test to the optical connector of the broadband source
using required mating solution such as fiber patchcord.
3 Press the O
4 Press Laser On/Off of the OBS-55 or the "Active" button of the OBS-5x0 to acti-
vate the source transmission.
NOTE
Make sure the test mode is set to "PMD" when using the OBS-500 or OBS-
550.

Local operator

1 Inspect and clean connectors with appropriate methods as described in IEC
61300-3-35
2 Connect the fiber under test to the optical connector of the test module using
required mating solution such as a fiber patchcord, as shown in
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Performing a PMD Measurement with BBS and IPMD Module

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