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Chapter 2 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement
Recommended equipment
Recommended equipment
To perform a PMD measurement, the following equipment is recommended:
•
ONA-800 with a module as mentioned above, and associated optical connectors.
•
OBS-5XX Optical Broadband Source, or 81BBS2A Optical broadband source
modules.
•
Fiber inspection scope with associated optical connector tips.
•
Cleaning kit.
•
Two fiber patchcords with required optical connectors.
NOTE
Method used to measure the Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) is
described in the Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing - Vol2.
NOTE
The PMD value obtained by the fix analyzer method is the mean DGD value,
also designated as «PMD value».
PMD Activation and self calibration
1
Press H
2
Select the ODM and press the
The PMD results page displays and the auto-calibration starts automatically.
A bargraph
at the bottom of the screen. Wait for the calibration to be fully completed before
continuing.
Configuring the PMD test
To access the PMD test setup menu, press the S
You can choose the default values by pressing the Auto-set key or define your own
configuration.
8
> Test.
OME
«self calibration»
User Manual
PMD
function
informs of the progression status of the calibration
button on the ONA-800.
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700MAN902 Rev. 000
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