EXFO FTB -5240S/5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Certification Information ....................................................................................................... vi
1 Introducing the FTB-5240S/S-P/BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer .................. 1
Models ....................................................................................................................................2
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................3
Optional Software Packages ...................................................................................................4
Post-Processing Application ....................................................................................................5
Conventions ............................................................................................................................6
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 7
3 Preparing Your OSA for a Test ..................................................................... 9
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers .................................................................................9
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................11
Selecting a Test Mode ...........................................................................................................12
Switching Modes While a Trace is Open ...............................................................................14
Nulling Electrical Offsets .......................................................................................................15
Performing User Calibration ..................................................................................................17
Using the Autonaming Feature .............................................................................................29
4 Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode ................................................ 33
Defining Preferences .............................................................................................................35
Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters ...................................................................................51
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ........................................................................................78
Using the Commissioning Assistant ......................................................................................82
5 Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode ................................................. 91
Defining Preferences .............................................................................................................93
Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters ..................................................................................107
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................131
Building a Custom Drift Measurement ................................................................................138
6 Setting Up the Instrument in DFB Mode ................................................ 149
Defining Preferences ...........................................................................................................150
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................160
7 Setting Up the Instrument in FP Mode ................................................... 163
Defining Preferences ...........................................................................................................164
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................173