Atec EXFO-FTB-5500 Series - Manual (Page 4)

PMD at the Touch of a Button
Simple step-by-step measurements
Step-by-step instructions make testing easy and virtually error-free.
Due to the user-friendly software, novices and experts can obtain
fast, accurate, and efficient PMD measurements with little training.
Automated testing mode
The unique auto-range function scans all the measurement ranges
and automatically provides the PMD range best suited for meas-
urement. This option is extremely useful when testing a fiber in
which the expected PMD value is unknown.
To reduce the auto-range measurement time, it is also possible to
select a maximum Auto Highest Range. This reduces scanning
time by eliminating the higher range.
Auto-diagnostic capabilities
In default mode, the software performs an auto-diagnosis on meas-
ured PMD and supplies the user with comments and suggestions.
Multiple-measurement possibilities
This software also features a multiple-measurement mode that
allows users to average several PMD measurements taken over a
long period of time.
Statistical result tables
After completing multiple tests, the PMD analyzer automatically
compiles the results in a table and provides statistical results:
• mean PMD delay and coefficient
• standard deviation PMD delay and coefficient
• minimum and maximum PMD delay and coefficient
Several data management features
The software also includes a variety of data management features
such as file auto-naming and statistical and table management.
The PMD Analyzer quickly produces the results you need.
The PMD Analyzer provides a threshold alarm with maximum rec-
ommended PMD values. Auto-diagnosis makes it easier to obtain accurate measurements.