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Getting Started
Making a Measurement
Making a Measurement
This procedure will introduce you to the Agilent 86140B series optical spec-
trum analyzer front panel controls. By following this procedure you will do the
following:
•Perform an auto alignment
•Perform a peak search
•Use a delta marker
•Print the display
Refer to “The Menu Bar” on page1-17 and “The Softkey Panels” on page1-18.
Instrument setup
A source signal must be present at the input of the optica l spectrum analyzer.
In this procedure a Fabry-Perot laser is used as the source. You can use
another source or the optional 1310/1550 nm EELED. If another source is being
used, the display will differ from those shown.
To set the OSA to a known state
•Press the front-panel Preset key to set the instrument to a known state. For
a complete description of preset conditions, see page 3-65.