EXFO AXS-100 Series OTDR - Manual (Page 95)

Measuring Power or Loss
OTDR 87
Measuring Power or Loss
6. Using bulkhead adapters, connect the fiber under test between the
reference patchcords (one patchcord is already connected to source
and the other is connected to power meter).
7. Activate the source at the desired wavelength.
8. Match the power meter wavelength with the source wavelength.
Press Wavelength (F1/F2 key) to switch between favorite wavelengths
of your power meter (see Defining the List of Favorite Wavelengths on
page 80).
9. Press W/dBm/dB (F1/F2 key) to select the desired power (W or dBm)
or loss (dB) unit.
10. Repeat the procedure for other wavelengths.
OUT
Light
source
Power
meter
Adapter
Reference
patchcord
Fiber
under test
Reference
patchcord
Bulkhead
adapter
Bulkhead
adapter