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Measuring Power or Loss

Multifunction Loss Tester

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Measuring Power or Loss

6. Using bulkhead adapters or the system patch panels, connect a fiber

under test to reference patchcords attached to the light source and
power meter.

7. Activate the source at the desired wavelength.

8. Match the power meter wavelength with the source wavelength as

follows:

Scroll through the Wavelength list to switch between

favorite

wavelengths

of your power meter (see Defining the List of Favorite

Wavelengths on page 20).

If the unit detects a modulated signal, it beeps and the signal frequency
is indicated in the status bar.

9. Scroll through the Unit list to select the desired power (W or dBm) or

loss (dB) unit.

Reference

patchcord

Reference

patchcord

FTB-3930

MULTITEST

Light
source

Power

meter

Adapter

Fiber

under test

Bulkhead

adapter

Bulkhead

adapter