EXFO PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter - Manual (Page 30)

Acquiring Power Measurements
20 PM-1600
Measuring Corrected Power
Setting an Offset Value
You can use the Offset function to take into account, in the power
displayed, of a known gain or loss in the link that is not already included in
the signal reaching the detector. Contrary to the correction factor, which
applies to a specific wavelength, the offset value applies to any wavelength
when it is enabled on a specific channel.
To enter an offset value,
1. If necessary, press
λ
to select the appropriate wavelength.
2. Press dBm/W to select the desired measurement unit.
3. Press Setup to access the Setup menu.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Channel 1 Setup or Channel 2
Setup, then press ENTER. The current channel settings are displayed.
System Setup
Wavelength List & Corr. Factor
Channel 1 Setup
Channel 2 Setup
Exit
Acquiring Power Measurements
20 PM-1600
Measuring Corrected Power
Setting an Offset Value
You can use the Offset function to take into account, in the power
displayed, of a known gain or loss in the link that is not already included in
the signal reaching the detector. Contrary to the correction factor, which
applies to a specific wavelength, the offset value applies to any wavelength
when it is enabled on a specific channel.
To enter an offset value,
1. If necessary, press
λ
to select the appropriate wavelength.
2. Press dBm/W to select the desired measurement unit.
3. Press Setup to access the Setup menu.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Channel 1 Setup or Channel 2
Setup, then press ENTER. The current channel settings are displayed.
System Setup
Wavelength List & Corr. Factor
Channel 1 Setup
Channel 2 Setup
Exit