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Selecting the sweep mode – EXFO FLS-2600B Tunable Laser Source User Manual

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Setting Sweep Parameters

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FLS-2600B

Selecting the Sweep Mode

To set the end wavelength, repeat the process, but after pressing on
Sweep, turn the selection dial clockwise until

STOP is displayed.

Note: The start and end wavelengths of the sweep can be set in ascending or

descending order, with a minimum value of 1.0 nm. The sweep will be
performed accordingly.

Selecting the Sweep Mode

You can select the sweep mode you want to perform in the Sweep menu.
The source will use either the Continuous or Stepped mode.

To set the sweep mode you want to use:
1.
Press Sweep.

2. Turn the selection dial clockwise until

MODE is displayed.

3. Press ENTER. The Edit marker starts blinking in the bottom left-hand

corner of the display.

4. Turn the selection dial clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired

mode is displayed: Continuous (Cont.) or Step-by-Step (Step).

5. Press ENTER to confirm your choice, and then Sweep to exit the

Sweep menu.

The sweeps will now be performed according to the mode you have
selected.

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