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EXFO FTB-5230S Optical Spectrum Analyzer for FTB 200 v2 User Manual

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Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test

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FTB-5230S/-OCA

Performing User Calibration

6. Note the measurements to a .txt file using the following format:

The first column is the reference wavelengths, in nm.

The second column is the wavelength read by your module, in nm.

The third column is the reference power, in dBm.

The fourth column is the power read by your module, in dBm.

Note: The columns are separated by a semi-colon (;). You can have up to 100

calibration points.

Here is an example of a measurement file:

1310.154; 1310.167; -1.34; -1.55

1490.000; 1490.000; 1.09; 1.15

1551.334; 1551.298; -5.20; -5.45

1625.401; 1625.448; 0.00; 0.00

Note: The decimal separator is a point ( . ). This format is independent of the

regional settings.

7. Save your .txt file in a location of your choice.