EXFO AXS-100 Series OTDR - Manual (Page 84)

Using Your OTDR as a Light Source
76 AXS-100 Series
Activating/Deactivating a Light Source
Activating/Deactivating a Light Source
The Power Meter pane remains displayed when
you use the source.
The source status is indicated with a LED in the
status bar and with the Active indicator under the
keypad.
Note: The Active indicator always shows the source,
VFL, or OTDR port status (even in FIP or idle mode).
To activate the light source:
1. Connect the fiber under test to the source port (see Cleaning and
Connecting Optical Fibers on page 22).
If your unit is equipped with two OTDR ports, ensure that you connect
the fiber to the appropriate port, depending on the wavelength you
intend to use.
2. Press Menu, select Source, and then press Enter.
3. Press Wavelength (F1/F2 key) to activate each available source in turn.
OR
Use the arrows to open the wavelength/status list and select the
desired wavelength.
To deactivate the light source:
Press Wavelength (F1/F2 key) until you get past the last source. The list
displays Off.
OR
Use the arrows to open the wavelength list and select Off.