EXFO IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System for IQS-500 - Manual (Page 95)

Calibrating the DWDM Passive Component Test System
DWDM Passive Component Test System 83
Performing Reference Measurements
To perform the IL/PDL reference measurement:
1. Clean the connectors and connect the modules as indicated on
the screen. For more information, see Maintenance on page 213 and
Connecting Optical Fibers on page 66.
2. Select Insertion Loss/PDL in the Reference window and press OK.
3. Connect the output of the Wavelength Reference Module to channel 1
of the first power meter (the location of the first parameter is shown on
the screen) using the desired launch cable, as indicated on the screen.
4. Click Scan to start the operation.
5. When the IL/PDL reference measurement has been completed, a
green check mark will appear in the Status column field, indicating
that the reference has been successfully completed.
6. Click Close to proceed to the next step.
I
MPORTANT
Before running any reference check, ensure that all the connectors
and fiber-optic adapters (FOAs) to be used are clean, and that the
warmup periods have been respected.