Auto-Shutoff Feature
All XL fiberTOOLS instruments in this manual incorporate an auto-
shutoff feature to prolong battery life. The instruments shut down
automatically if the front-panel keys are not pressed for a certain
period of time.
LED and Laser Sources
These instruments power down if the front-panel keys are not pressed
for 15 minutes. To disable the auto-shutoff feature, do the following:
1. Press the [ON/OFF] and [MOD] keys simultaneously while turning
the instrument on. A wavelength LED indicator will blink several
times, signaling that the auto-shutoff feature has been disabled.
2. To re-enable the auto-shutoff feature, cycle the power off and on.
Optical Power Meters
The optical power meters power down if the front-panel keys are not
pressed for 70 minutes. To disable the auto-shutoff feature, do the
following:
1. Press the [ON/OFF] and [dB/dBm] keys simultaneously while turn-
ing the instrument on. The auto-shutoff feature is now disabled.
2. To re-enable the auto-shutoff feature, cycle the power off and on.
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