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Using the power mode (output power) – EXFO FVA-600 User Manual

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FVA-600

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To take a reference:
Press and hold

.

While taking and storing the reference, the unit will
display REF for a short time. The unit returns to relative
mode using the new reference taken.

Using the Power Mode (Output

Power)

The power mode allows you to use the FVA-600 as if it was a power meter. This
operation mode uses the power value for the wavelength in use. It is a good practice
to edit this power.

To modify the power value:
1.
Using the proper adapter, connect a power meter at the output of the FVA-600

and match the power meter value and the FVA-600 power value.

2. Press and hold

to enter the power edition mode.

3. Press the arrow buttons to go to the previous or

next power value. Hold them down to go to the
previous or next power value faster. You can also
change the power step size. See Setting Power
Step Size
on page 12.

4. Press

to confirm your selection.

You can also exit the power edition mode by
pressing

. However, the new power value will not be stored and the previous

power value will be used.

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