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Using the absolute mode, Using the relative mode – EXFO FVA-600 User Manual

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Operating the FVA-600 Variable Attenuator

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Using the Absolute Mode

The absolute mode displays the current wavelength and attenuation settings.

Note:

The attenuation value is the actual insertion loss between the input and
output ports, including connectors.

Using the Relative Mode

The relative mode displays the current wavelength, the total attenuation, and the
relative attenuation. You need to set a reference before using the relative mode.

Note:

The reference used is the one that was stored for the current
wavelength.

If you vary the attenuation, the total attenuation introduced by the FVA-600 is
displayed in the top right corner, while the relative loss (or gain) with respect to the
selected reference is displayed in dB.

Current

wavelength

Attenuation

Relative

attenuation

loss/gain