EXFO PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter - Manual (Page 19)

High-Speed Power Meter 9
3 Getting Started with Your
High-Speed Power Meter
Turning the PM-1600 On and Off
To turn the unit on or off, use the red button in the lower left corner of the
front panel.
When you turn on the unit, it beeps twice and performs a self-test, while
displaying startup information as well as the software version number.
Before taking any measurements, it is recommended that you null the
detector offsets (see Nulling Electrical Offsets on page 11).
When the unit is turned off, the following items remain in non-volatile
memory:
➤
manually stored data
➤
reference values
➤
remote-control settings
➤
shortlisted wavelengths
➤
customized settings
➤
saved configurations (up to three setup configurations and up to three
program configurations)
Note: To ensure the power is completely turned off, disconnect the power cord.
I
MPORTANT
Before turning the PM-1600 on, please read the Safety Information
on page 5.
High-Speed Power Meter 9
3 Getting Started with Your
High-Speed Power Meter
Turning the PM-1600 On and Off
To turn the unit on or off, use the red button in the lower left corner of the
front panel.
When you turn on the unit, it beeps twice and performs a self-test, while
displaying startup information as well as the software version number.
Before taking any measurements, it is recommended that you null the
detector offsets (see Nulling Electrical Offsets on page 11).
When the unit is turned off, the following items remain in non-volatile
memory:
➤
manually stored data
➤
reference values
➤
remote-control settings
➤
shortlisted wavelengths
➤
customized settings
➤
saved configurations (up to three setup configurations and up to three
program configurations)
Note: To ensure the power is completely turned off, disconnect the power cord.
I
MPORTANT
Before turning the PM-1600 on, please read the Safety Information
on page 5.