Agilent Technologies 81591B, User Manual

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Getting Started Introduction
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Agilent 8159xB Optical Switch Modules, Fourth Edition
Introduction
The optical switch module allows you to fully automate your signal routing
during tests. By operating the switch you can change the optical routes
during a test without having to disconnect and reconnect fibers, this can
greatly reduce the test duration and helps to reduce contamination of
fibers and connectors. This means for instance, that you can select one of
several sources, you can select one of several measurement instruments,
you can switch between devices being tested, or quickly change from a
calibration path to a measurement path.
Figure 1 Front View of Switch Module
There are 3 different switch types (1x2, 2x2 and 1x4) available and each of
these are supplied in versions for either single mode with angled FC/APC -
R (narrow keying) connectors or multimode with straight FC/PC
connectors. For all switch modules the signal paths are bi-directional.
Manual
toggle
buttons
Switch
position
LEDs
Ports
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