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Foreword
Contents
3
1 General Information 4
4 1.1 Safety
5 1.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories
5 1.3 Requirements
5 1.3.1 Hardware Requirements
5 1.3.2 Software Requirements
2 Installation 6
6 2.1 Parts List
6 2.2 Getting Started
3 Operating Instruction 7
7 3.1 Operating Elements
8 3.2 Operation and Settings
8 3.2.1 Main Displays
9 3.2.2 Menu
9 3.2.2.1 Averaging
9 3.2.2.2 Remote State
10 3.2.2.3 Serial Number
10 3.2.2.4 Firmware Version
11 3.2.2.5 Bootloader Version
11 3.2.3 Remote Mode
11 3.2.4 Error Messages
12 3.3 Measurement Procedure
12 3.4 Measurement Principle
12 3.5 Coupling of linear polarized light into a main axis of a PM fiber
13 3.6 Alignment of a Laser Diode to a PM Fiber
14 3.7 Alignment of a PMF Patchcord
14 3.8 Aligning the connectors key to a main axis of a PM fiber
15 3.9 Measurement consideration
4 Remote Operation 16
16 4.1 Installing Software
17 4.1.1 Install NI Visa 4.2
20 4.1.2 Install Remote Control Application
22 4.1.3 Install Instrument Communicator
23 4.1.4 Install Firmware Upgrade Wizard
26 4.1.5 Install NI Instrument Drivers
27 4.2 Connect the ERM100
30 4.3 Remote Control Application