Document #: GP-UM-PMD-1000-21
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Use the up and down arrow keys to move between menu options and the ENTER key (the
center key in the arrow keypad) to select the desired option.
1.
DGD OPTIMIZED COMP.:
This function scans through all available DGD states (with SOPMD = 0) and
optimizes the input SOP to find the DGD value that best compensates the PMD of
the system under test. When this option is selected, the PMDPro immediately
begins searching:
When the optimum DGD value is found, the screen displays:
The bottom line shows the DGD value and corresponding index number that
provide the best compensation for the system PMD. This DGD value can also be
considered a measurement of the amount of DGD in the system.
The top line displays the measured DOP at the input (I) and output (O)
polarimeters. The output DOP indicates how well the system PMD is
compensated. The polarization controller continues to actively optimize SOP as
long as the PMDPro is in this mode.
2.
PMD OPTIMIZED COMP.:
This function scans through all 6561 PMD states in the lookup table, including
states with zero SOPMD, wavelength independent SOPMD, and wavelength
dependent SOPMD, and optimizes the input SOP to find the PMD value that best
compensates the PMD of the system under test. When this option is selected, the
PMDPro immediately begins searching:
When the optimum value is found, the screen displays:
PMD Searching...
(PLEASE WAIT)
DGD Searching...
(PLEASE WAIT)
DOP I: 32.1%
O: 96.5%
DGD: 17.85ps
ID#: 50
3. DGD SELECTED Comp
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4. PMD SELECTED Comp
1. DGD OPTIMIZED Comp
2. PMD OPTIMIZED Comp
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