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IM AQ1100-01EN
Loss T
esting (-SPM and -HPM suffix codes)
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6.1 Making Preparations and Adjustments for Loss
Testing
Procedure
Performing Zero Set
Remove the optical fiber cables from this instrument and close the optical connector covers, or make
sure that the power meter is not receiving any light, and then start the optical power meter zero set
procedure.
Press the
Auto Loss Test
soft key,
SETUP
, and then the
OPM Setup
soft key to display the following
screen.
Performs zero set
Adjusting the Optical Power
WARNING
• While this instrument is producing light, do not remove the optical fiber cable, because light
is emitted from the light source port. Visual impairment may occur if the light enters the
eye.
• Close the covers of any light source ports that do not have optical fiber cables connected
to them. On models with two or more light source ports, visual impairment may occur if light
that is mistakenly emitted from the wrong port enters the eye.
Use a short optical fiber to connect an AQ1100A, AQ1100B, or AQ1100D light source port to an
AQ1100A, AQ1100B, or AQ1100D optical power measurement port, and then perform optical power
adjustment.
1.
Press the
Auto Loss Test
soft key, the
Function Select
soft key, and then the
Light Source
or
Loop Back
soft key.
2.
Using the
rotary knob
and
ENTER
, select the
Wavelength
at which you need to perform loss
testing.
3.
Using the
rotary knob
and
ENTER
, select
LS Power Adjust
to display the following screen.
Starts optical power adjustment
The measurement light turns on.
When adjustment ends normally, the
AQ1100 returns to the previous screen.
Cancels optical power adjustment
The AQ1100 returns to the previous
screen.
Chapter 6
Loss Testing (-SPM and -HPM suffix codes)
