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Getting Started
Making a Measurement
To perform an Auto Align
For maximum amplitude accuracy, perform an automatic alignment whenever
the optical spectrum analyzer has been moved, subjected to large temperat ure
changes, or following warm-up. See “Auto Align” on page 3-10 for more infor-
mation.
1Connect a fiber from the source to the input connect or of the optical spectrum
analyzer. Be sure to follow the good connector practices described in “Cleaning
Connections for Accurate Measurements” on page 6-8.
2Enable the source. Press Markers > Peak Search to find the peak signal power.
3Press the front-panel Auto Align key to optimize the detection of the incoming
signal. This takes a few moments to complete.
To perform a peak search
4Press the front-panel Auto Meas key to locate and zoom-in on the signal. Please
wait until the Auto Measure routine is comple te. A marker is placed on the peak
of the displayed signal.
Trace with normal marker.