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EXFO IQS-2400 WDM Laser Source for IQS-500/600 User Manual

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Setting Up the WDM Laser Source

WDM Laser Source

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Managing Predefined Parameters (Presets)

To create a preset:
1.
Select a control mode, as explained in Selecting a Control Mode on

page 21.

2. Adjust source wavelength and power to the desired levels.

For more information, see Configuring Wavelength/Frequency or Delta
Temperature
on page 26 and
Configuring Power or Delta Current on
page 30.

3. Select the Presets and Settings tab from the Settings function tab.

4. Use the Add Current Settings button to transfer the current source

settings to a new preset.

5. Enter a name for the preset (max. 10 characters) and add it to the list

with

. You can also discard the new preset with

.

6. The new set of values becomes the active preset and is displayed in

the main window.

Note: You should select a significant name to facilitate further usage of the preset.

For example, identify the new preset by its wavelength (for
example,1552.23) or give it the name of the signal destination (for
example,Channel_1).

Apply button

Delete button