EXFO PM-1100 Optical Power Meter - Manual (Page 36)

Operating the Optical Power Meter
26 PM-1100
Starting the Acquisition
Starting the Acquisition
When you start an acquisition, data is acquired in the current
measurement mode; that is, at the current wavelength, with the current
measurement unit, and with or without an offset and a reference.
Therefore, before starting an acquisition, you should set these parameters
as required. You can choose one of the following procedures.
Whenever you are ready to start the acquisition, press Program, scroll
(left/right arrows) to START, then press ENTER.
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If no delay was set, the acquisition will start immediately.
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If a delay was set, choosing START will initiate the countdown. The
acquisition will automatically start once the countdown has expired.
Program is displayed on the left side of the display while the acquisition is
in process. All functions are deactivated during the countdown and the
acquisition.
Note: Once you have started the acquisition, the display returns to measurement
mode. If you want to know how much time is left in the delay (before the
acquisition starts), press Program, and then scroll (left/right arrows) to
DELAY. If you want to know how much time is left in the acquisition, press
Program, then scroll (left/right arrows) to DURATION.
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Starting an acquisition erases all acquisition data in memory.
Set measurement
parameters
Program
acquisition
Start
acquisition
Set measurement
parameters
Program
acquisition
Start
acquisition