Using the Instrument
Analyzer Operating Modes
Table 2-6. Differences Between Agilent 86141B and 86144B/86146B
86141B Unique Operation (Internal 50
Filter mode initialization:
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Previous settings are lost
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A single sweep is taken
Markers used:
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The marker is set to the reference level
Functions limited to:
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Taking a single sweep
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Changing resolution bandwidth
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Resolution bandwidth is Marker 1
Filter mode functions available:
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Exit recalls the last selected state parameters prior to entering filter mode
86144B/86146B Unique Operation (External 9
Filter mode initialization:
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No default settings
Markers used:
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Filter marker is the normal noise marker
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OSNR marker is the center marker
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Bandwidth marker is the center wavelength marker
Functions limited to:
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Fiber selection
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Applications
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Calibration
•
ADC
Filter mode functions available:
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Transfer and restore state file in filter mode
•
Save in filter mode
2-32
µ
m Fiber Switch)
µ
m Fiber Connection)