Operation, cont.
2-4
Manual Reference Method-
recommended for advanced users only
The Micro can be used to certify fiber links (shown in detail in the next unit) or to measure link loss by setting a manual reference. The
manual reference method is used to measure the actual loss in a fiber link, and it is recommended that only those users who are very
familiar with calculating link budgets should use this method.
1) From Immediate Mode, press
to enter the MAIN MENU.
2) At the MAIN MENU, press to SELECT LINK. Highlight a link, and press
to change the name and/or date. Press
to
continue.
3) Press
to LOAD the selected link, and press
to continue.
4) From the MAIN MENU, press to DEFINE LINK. Press to SET A MANUAL REFERENCE.
MENU
1 F3
DONE
F2
DONE
2
2
NOTE: setting a reference with
this method will overwrite any previous certification or manual references.
F1 F2
DONE
DONE
3
5) Press
to scroll through the wavelengths, and press
to set the manual reference. The asterisk shows the currently selected
wavelength.
6) Type in the manual reference using the keypad, and press
to continue. Press
to return to the MAIN MENU.
7) Press to return to Immediate Mode and TAKE READINGS. Data storage is covered in more detail in the next unit.
METER FUNCTIONS
UNIT 2
