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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.
Measuring the Optical Power
7.
Set the wavelength.
8.
Connect an optical fiber cable to the OPM port. The measured value is displayed on the power
meter screen. For the position of the OPM port, see “Component Names and Functions” in the
Getting Started Guide, IM AQ1210-02EN.
Soft Key Menu (optical power meter)
9.
Tap the soft key menu display button. An optical power meter soft key menu appears.
Soft key menu
Optical Power Meter Menu
Holds the measured value display
Saves data
A screen appears for saving the results of optical power measurements
for multi-fiber cables. See page 7-12.
Logging
A screen appears for performing logging measurements of optical
power values. See page 7-13.
Set the light source feature for lost tests (OFF, ON).
When set to ON, you can use the loss test feature (loopback).
7.3 Using the Optical Power Meter