Specifications

Operation, cont.

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Manual Reference Method-recommended for advanced users only

The Micro can be used to certify fiber links (shown in detail in the next unit) or to measure link loss by setting a manual reference. The

manual reference method is used to measure the actual loss in a fiber link, and it is recommended that only those users who are very

familiar with calculating link budgets should use this method.

1) From Immediate Mode, press to enter the MAIN MENU.

2) At the MAIN MENU, press to SELECT LINK. Highlight a link, and press to change the name and/or date. Press to

continue.

3) Press to LOAD the selected link, and press to continue.

4) From the MAIN MENU, press to DEFINE LINK. Press to SET A MANUAL REFERENCE.

1 F3 DONE

F2 DONE

2 2 NOTE: setting a reference with

this method will overwrite any previous certification or manual references.

F1 F2

DONE DONE

5) Press to scroll through the wavelengths, and press to set the manual reference. The asterisk shows the currently selected

wavelength.

6) Type in the manual reference using the keypad, and press to continue. Press to return to the MAIN MENU.

7) Press to return to Immediate Mode and TAKE READINGS. Data storage is covered in more detail in the next unit.

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