Using the Optional Power Meters and VFL
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Power Meter and VFL
Measuring Power or Insertion Loss
5.
Using bulkhead adapters or the system patch panels, connect a fiber
under test to reference patchcord attached to the light source and
power meter.
6.
From the
Instrument View
tab, use the list to select a wavelength.
Activate the source at the same wavelength.
7.
Tap
Add
to transfer the displayed values to the
Measurements
list.
Note:
If you tap
Add
just after switching to another measurement unit, the
application will prompt you to save any unsaved measurements. You must
either save these measurements and close the file, or discard them
(see
Clearing Measurements from the Display
able to add values expressed in the new measurement unit.
8.
Repeat the procedure for other wavelengths.
9.
Once your work is complete, tap
Save
.
I
MPORTANT
If you specify a name that already exists, the original file will be
overwritten and only the new file will be available.
