EXFO FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
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Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator .......................................... 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................2
Back Panel ..............................................................................................................................3
Available Models ....................................................................................................................4
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................4
Main Concept .........................................................................................................................5
Conventions ............................................................................................................................6
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 7
Laser Safety Information .........................................................................................................7
Electrical Safety Information ...................................................................................................8
3 Getting Started With Your Variable Attenuator ....................................... 11
Installing your FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator in a Rackmount .............................................11
Turning the Variable Attenuator On and Off .........................................................................13
Accessing Menus ..................................................................................................................14
4 Setting Up Your Variable Attenuator ........................................................ 15
Selecting the Display Intensity ..............................................................................................15
Locking Control Key Access ...................................................................................................16
Managing the Wavelength Shortlist .....................................................................................17
Selecting the Attenuation .....................................................................................................20
Selecting and Using an Attenuation Display Mode ...............................................................24
Saving and Recalling a Configuration ...................................................................................31
5 Operating Your Variable Attenuator ......................................................... 35
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................35
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................37
Performing an Attenuation Routine ......................................................................................38
Operating the Shutter ...........................................................................................................44