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Installation and Verification Manual
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Installation (Getting Started)
What to Do if the Test Fails
1
Check all connections and make sure that the correct
loopback connection is in place for the interface being
checked. Make sure connectors are located in key/notch of
the port connectors to ensure full insertion.
2
Check Transmitter and Receiver are set to the same Signal
Rate and that the correct Laser is On when test is being Run.
3
Press
<Smart Test>
, choose
Shortcuts > Optical Power
then
press
<Select>
. Check the Received signal level is in the
Green BER measurement power range.
4
Ensure all optical connections are clean and fully connected
with no sharp bends or twists in the optical patch cord.
Check the Optical Cord and Attenuator are not damaged
and/or substitute with equivalent
5
Power down unit and use recognized cleaning kit to clean
connectors before retrying the Tests.
If the problem persists then contact your local Agilent
Sales/Service representative.
N O T E
Always ensure Optical Output Laser LEDs beside ports are OFF while
making/changing optical connections.
What to do if test fails
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