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Turning the variable attenuator on and off – EXFO FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator User Manual

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Getting Started With Your Variable Attenuator

Variable Attenuator

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Turning the Variable Attenuator On and Off

Turning the Variable Attenuator On and Off

When you turn on your unit:

it beeps twice

it performs a self-test

it enters the mode that was active at the last power-off (Absolute,
Offset, or Reference)

When you turn the unit off, the following items remain in read-only
memory:

current shutter state

current display mode

current attenuation setting

current wavelength

shortlisted wavelengths

each wavelength offsets

step size

remote-control settings

programmed attenuation routine settings

saved configurations

Note: The power cord is the most effective disconnecting device. To ensure that

the power is completely turned off, disconnect the power cord.