EXFO FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - Manual (Page 62)

Managing Results
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Linking Distinct Fibers to a Single Fiber
Linking Distinct Fibers to a Single Fiber
The FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer allows you to link
distinct fibers so that you can view PMD value and coefficient exactly as if
they were sections of a single fiber. This is useful in cases where a long
fiber cannot be tested directly from one end to the other.
The application gives information about length, PMD value and coefficient
as well as the number of sections in the new fiber. The PMD value for the
entire link corresponds to the following equation:
To view results for the new fiber:
1. From the button bar, click Storage. Ensure that the results you intend
to use are displayed on the list. When you are done, click Exit Storage.
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