EXFO FTB -5240S/5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer for FTB 500 (NS-1434) - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Optical Spectrum Analyzer iii
Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... vi
1 Introducing the FTB-5240S/5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer ................ 1
Models ....................................................................................................................................2
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................3
Conventions ............................................................................................................................4
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
3 Getting Started with Your Optical Spectrum Analyzer .............................. 7
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................7
Starting the Optical Spectrum Analyzer Application .............................................................12
Exiting the Application .........................................................................................................14
4 Preparing Your Optical Spectrum Analyzer for a Test .............................. 15
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................15
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................17
Selecting a Test Mode ...........................................................................................................18
Nulling Electrical Offsets .......................................................................................................21
Performing User Calibration ..................................................................................................23
5 Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode ................................................ 37
Defining Preferences .............................................................................................................39
Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters ...................................................................................58
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ........................................................................................99
6 Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode ............................................... 103
Defining Preferences ...........................................................................................................105
Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters ..................................................................................123
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................159
7 Setting Up the Instrument in DFB Mode ................................................ 165
Defining Preferences ...........................................................................................................166
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................179
8 Setting Up the Instrument in Spectral Transmittance Mode ................ 183
Defining Preferences ...........................................................................................................184
Setting Up Spectral Transmittance Analysis Parameters ......................................................198
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................205