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Selecting a test mode – EXFO FTB -5240S/5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer for FTB 500 (NS-1434) User Manual

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Preparing Your Optical Spectrum Analyzer for a Test

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Selecting a Test Mode

Selecting a Test Mode

Your Optical Spectrum Analyzer gives you different ways to test all your
DWDM systems. Your OSA provides the following test modes:

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WDM: Allows you to analyze an optical link using an OSA module. By
default, WDM test mode is selected.

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Drift: Allows you to monitor an optical link for a fixed duration using an
OSA module.

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DFB: Allows you to characterize a DFB laser source using the OSA
module.

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Spectral Transmittance: Allows you to characterize the spectral
transmittance of optical components such as filters.

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EDFA: Allows you to characterize the performance of an Erbium Doped
Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) using the OSA module in field deployed systems
(NB measurement assumes transmission conditions).