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Executing the Zero Set
7.
Tap
ZERO SET
.
Remove the optical fiber cables from the instrument and close the OPM port covers, or make sure that the
power meter is not receiving any light, and then start the optical power meter zero set procedure.
Note
Perform a zero-set whenever necessary, such as after you have turned on the power or when the ambient
temperature changes. Performing a zero-set adjusts the internal deviation of the optical power measurement
section and enables you to obtain more accurate absolute optical power values.
Adjusting the Optical Power
8.
Before starting the loss test, directly connect the OTDR port (PORT1) of the instrument (light
source side) to the OPM port with a short optical fiber cable.
AQ1210A, AQ1215A,
AQ1210D, AQ1210E,
AQ1215E, AQ1215F,
AQ1216F
Light source
Optical power meter
Short optical fiber cable
OTDR port (PORT1)
OPM port
9.
Tap
LS Power Adjust
to display the following screen.
Starts optical power
adjustment
The measurement light
turns on.
When adjustment ends
normally, the instrument
returns to the previous
screen.
8.3 Performing an Auto Loss Test (Auto Loss Test)