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Saving a setup configuration – EXFO PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter User Manual

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Saving a Setup Configuration

Saving a Setup Configuration

Once the PM-1600 has been customized for a specific application or user, it
is possible to save the configuration of the parameters that have been set in
the Setup menu, with the exception of the contrast setting. Up to three
setup configurations can be saved and recalled. The following parameters
are saved:

channel parameters (measurement unit, display resolution, averaging
status and number, measuring range, reference value, active
wavelength, correction factor, and display mode)

system parameters (sampling rate, refresh rate, backlight, video mode,
RS-232/GPIB address, wavelength shortlist, active channel, and active
program)

To save a setup configuration,
1.
Press Setup to access the Setup menu.

2. Press ENTER to access the System Setup menu.

3. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Save. The current

setup configuration number is displayed.

Note: (Mod.) indicates that a recalled setup configuration has been modified.

4. Press ENTER to access the setup configuration number edit box.

5. Use the up/down arrow keys to set a setup configuration number from

1 to 3.

6. Confirm the new setup configuration by pressing ENTER. It takes a few

seconds to save a setup configuration.

Acquiring Power Measurements

High-Speed Power Meter

37

Saving a Setup Configuration

Saving a Setup Configuration

Once the PM-1600 has been customized for a specific application or user, it
is possible to save the configuration of the parameters that have been set in
the Setup menu, with the exception of the contrast setting. Up to three
setup configurations can be saved and recalled. The following parameters
are saved:

channel parameters (measurement unit, display resolution, averaging
status and number, measuring range, reference value, active
wavelength, correction factor, and display mode)

system parameters (sampling rate, refresh rate, backlight, video mode,
RS-232/GPIB address, wavelength shortlist, active channel, and active
program)

To save a setup configuration,
1.
Press Setup to access the Setup menu.

2. Press ENTER to access the System Setup menu.

3. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select Save. The current

setup configuration number is displayed.

Note: (Mod.) indicates that a recalled setup configuration has been modified.

4. Press ENTER to access the setup configuration number edit box.

5. Use the up/down arrow keys to set a setup configuration number from

1 to 3.

6. Confirm the new setup configuration by pressing ENTER. It takes a few

seconds to save a setup configuration.