Agilent Technologies 81591B, User Manual

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Performance Test Procedures Performance Tests
Agilent 8159xB Optical Switch Modules, Fourth Edition
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Insertion Loss Test
Carry out the following Insertion Loss Test for 8159xB #009 at 1310 nm
and 1550 nm, and for 8159xB #062 at 850nm and 1310nm using the
equipment listed in
Table 3 on page 24. To adapt for the straight or angled
contact versions of the optical switch use patch cords with appropriate
connectors and suitable connector interfaces.
1
Turn the instruments on and allow the devices to warm up (30 min).
2
Make sure that all your connectors are clean and undamaged.
3
On the laser source, select the first wavelength as listed in the Test
Record.
From the 8163A/B menu, set the laser source to Coherence Ctrl ON.
4
Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 13 .
Figure 13 Insertion Loss Reference Setup
5
Set the power meter to the actual wavelength of the laser source.
6
Disable the laser source, zero the power meter and select Autorange.
Display [dB]
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