
Chapter 1
Optical Spectrum Measurement
Configuration
MTS / T-BERD 5800 • COSA-4055 • User Manual 2016.01
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Signal threshold
1
Threshold for detection of channels (see
"Channel detection threshold"
on page 26
).
Splitter
compensation
When the measurement is accessed by a splitter, it is possible to
compensate for the loss introduced by this element and to display the
value measured before or after it.
Go to
the
Splitter compensation
line to display a sub-menu proposing
the following options:
NOTE
At the end of an acquisition in permanent mode, it is possible to
create a grid on the basis of the channels detected. To do this, press
the softkey
Adopt Grid
in the
S
ETUP
menu
.
Auto
–
The threshold is determined automatically.
–
To set to Auto: set threshold to -55 dBm.
Manual
–
Editable from -54.9 to +10 dBm.
–
To modify values: use direction keys or
Edit
Number
.
NOTE
Modification of the parameters
Channel selection
and
Signal
threshold
will only modify the results if the WDM module present is
the one that was used for the acquisition.
Value1
Yes: activation of compensation and choice of its value
using the keys and : or the numeric keypad : from
1 to 30 dB (by increments of 1) or 1 to 99% (by
increments of 0.1%).
Unit
Choice of compensation in dB or as a percentage of
the value measured.
For example, with a 10 dB splitter, the results will be
augmented by 10 dB. The trace will be offset upwards
by 10 dB. A channel measured at -30 dBm will be
displayed -20 dBm.