EXFO FTB-5600 Distributed PMD Analyzer User Manual
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FTB-5600
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................96
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................98
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................99
Obtaining Online Help ........................................................................................................101
Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................102
Transportation ....................................................................................................................103
General Information ...........................................................................................................105
Liability ...............................................................................................................................106
Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................107
Certification ........................................................................................................................107
Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................108
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................109
A Technical Specifications ............................................................................111
B Distributed Cumulative PMD Measurement Theory ...............................113
C Acquisition Data .......................................................................................117
D Optimizing Measurements .......................................................................121
Basic Verification Steps .......................................................................................................121
Use a Larger Number of SOPs and Wavelengths .................................................................122
Perform Two-Sided Measurements .....................................................................................123
Perform Multiple Measurements .........................................................................................123
Select an Optimized PMD Scale for the Acquisition ............................................................124
Use an Appropriate Residual PMD for the Acquisition ........................................................125
Use an Optimized Number of Averagings ...........................................................................127
Use an Appropriate OTDR Pulse Length ..............................................................................128
Use an Appropriate Spatial Smoothing Filter Value ............................................................129
Use a Receive Fiber .............................................................................................................134