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Modulating the source signal – EXFO AXS-100 Series OTDR User Manual

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Modulating the Source Signal

Modulating the Source Signal

When you turn the unit on, the signal is continuous (unmodulated) by
default. When you switch wavelengths, the modulation remains the same.
Modulation is indicated in the Source pane.

Available values are: Continuous, 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 270 Hz blink, 1 kHz
blink, or 2 kHz blink.

To change the signal modulation:
1.
Activate the source if you want.

2. Press Modulation (F1/F2 key) to switch

between available modulations.

OR

Use the arrows to open the list and select the
desired modulation.