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Using the OLA as a Laser Source and Polarization Controller
Using the OLA as a Polarization Controller
How to Change the Scan Rate
If the automatic sweep of the polarization controller is on, the “Pol.
Controller” screen displays the current scan rate.
You can change the scan rate within a range of 2 to 6 sweeps per
minute.
To change the scan rate press
S
C
. R
ATE
. Use the rotary knob or the
keypad to set the new value and confirm with
E
NTER
or E
NTER
.
How to Terminate the Automatic Sweep
To stop the sweep do one of the following:
•
Suspend the current application, e. g. by pressing A
PPL
.
•
If you are using the “Return Loss” application, press
S
ETTINGS
and
P
OLC
O
FF
. The automatic sweep will stop as soon as you
return to the measurement screen.
•
If you are using the “Powermeter” application, press
P
OLC
to
access the “Pol. Controller” screen and press
P
OLC
O
FF
.
Figure 6-1
Polarization Controller Rate Settings Display
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