
PDL5 User Manual
PDL5-UM-00001 Rev 001
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Figure 10: Measuring Absolute Power
Measuring Relative Power
The relative power value displayed by the PDL5 meter is the negative value of
the insertion loss, for example -31 dB instead of 31 dB, if the reference was
made with the Measurement jumper and the relative power measurement is
made with the DUT in-line. Relative power is displayed by the meter in dB.
To perform relative power measurement (insertion loss), make sure to perform
the “SET-UP FOR PDL, LOSS AND POWER MEASUREMENTS” section on page 22
and then, follow these steps:
1.
Leave the meter in Relative Power mode. In this mode, the meter
displays “RELATIVE POWER” on the lower part of the LCD and the
reading (i.e. -0.15 dB) is displayed on the top of the display.
2.
Press the
or
key to select the required output port.
3.
Press the
key to select the wavelength at which the measurement
is to be made.
4.
Clean the output connector of the measurement jumper and the
input connector of the DUT, and connect the two together.
Connect the output connector of the DUT to the detector on the
front of the meter. The meter displays the loss due to the DUT (see
Figure 11).
5.
For measurements at additional wavelengths, repeat steps 3 to 5
for each desired wavelength.