EXFO FTB-5230S Optical Spectrum Analyzer for FTB 200 v2 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FTB-5230S/-OCA Optical Spectrum
and Channel Analyzers ................................................................................. 1
Models ....................................................................................................................................2
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................2
Optional Software Packages ...................................................................................................3
Post-Processing Application ....................................................................................................3
Conventions ............................................................................................................................4
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 5
3 Getting Started with Your OSA/OCA ............................................................ 7
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................7
Starting Module Applications ...............................................................................................13
4 Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test ........................................................... 17
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................17
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................19
Selecting a Test Mode ...........................................................................................................20
Nulling Electrical Offsets .......................................................................................................22
Performing User Calibration ..................................................................................................24
Using the Autonaming Feature .............................................................................................36
5 Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode ................................................ 43
Defining Preferences .............................................................................................................45
Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters ...................................................................................61
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ........................................................................................88
6 Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode ................................................. 91
Defining Preferences .............................................................................................................93
Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters ..................................................................................107
Setting Up Acquisition Parameters ......................................................................................132
Building a Custom Drift Measurement ................................................................................139
7 Setting Up Your OCA ................................................................................ 149
8 Starting a Measurement .......................................................................... 153