Restrictions of template mode – EXFO FTB-7000 OTDR Series for FTB-500 User Manual
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Testing Fibers in Template Mode
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Restrictions of Template Mode
You can save the trace after analysis. If former results have not been saved
yet, the application prompts you to save them before starting a new
acquisition.
Template mode can be used on an unlimited number of traces, as long as
you have at least one reference trace. Thus, you can use Template mode to
automate trace acquisition or documentation tasks at the office.
Restrictions of Template Mode
To speed up trace acquisition in Template mode, certain restrictions apply.
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You cannot edit traces manually in this mode.
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You should enter event comments and fill out the reference trace
report beforehand. However, you can add comments and report
information to the reference trace until you start acquiring or recall
traces.
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The parameters used to acquire the reference trace are automatically
applied when acquiring subsequent traces (including the
high-resolution feature, when applicable).
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The OTDR that you intend to use must support at least one wavelength
that was used to acquire the reference trace.
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The reference trace and subsequent traces (or recalled traces) must
respect the following criteria: