Using the Instrument
Analyzer Operating Modes
9 If the input light changes, or if you change the span of the optical spectrum analyzer, reconnect
the monochromator output to the photodetector input, and press Take Sweep to update the
displayed trace with valid waveform data.
10 Press Exit Filter Mode to return to normal optical spectrum analyzer operation.
The filter mode Save/Recall function for the Agilent 86146B will work only in this model.
N o t e
If the file saved in filter mode is recalled into an instrument with firmware revision B.04.02, a
critical error occurs, indicating a grating positioning failure. Restart the instrument to clear the
error and then continue making measurements.
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