Agilent Technologies 86142B User Manual page 86

Optical spectrum analyzer
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Setup Panel
Selections
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Reference Level Position
The value selected for the Reference Level Position determines the position of
the reference level on the graticule. Setting this value to zero divisions places
the reference level on the very bottom of the grid. Setting the reference level
to 10 divisions places the reference level at the top of the grid. Pressing the
front-panel Preset key resets the reference level to 9.0 divisions.
When using the knob or step keys, the value will automatically change. When
using the numeric entry pad, enter a terminator that is selected from the
softkey panel.
Amplitude Units
Selecting Auto for amplitude units allows power to be shown in dBm when
using the logarithmic scale, and in watts when using the linear scale. Selecting
W forces the immediately displayed information to be in watts, regardless of
the amplitude scaling.
Auto Ranging
The Auto Range function allows the OSA to automatically change the gain of
the transimpedance amplifier during a sweep. This allows measurements to be
made at the largest dynamic range and at the fastest sweep speed.
Pressing the front-panel Preset key turns Auto Ranging
It is recommended that Auto Ranging always be turned on.
Auto Zero
Turns Auto Zero
and
ON
be zeroed between sweeps. Selecting
front-panel Preset key resets this function to
. Auto Zero
enables the internal amplifiers to
OFF
ON
disables this feature. Pressing the
OFF
ON
Function Reference
Amplitude Setup
.
ON
.
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