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EXFO FTB-5600 Distributed PMD Analyzer User Manual

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Setting up and Operating your Distributed PMD Analyzer

Distributed PMD Analyzer

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Performing an Acquisition

For rough measurements in links with high PMD, you should use a
value between 0.4 and 1 ps. For low PMD measurements, use a value
around 50 ps and at least 100 SOPs. For faster measurements of small
PMD values, use a lower setting, such as 2 ps.

To perform an advanced acquisition:
1.
From the main window, under General, select the Advanced

acquisition mode.