A Quick Tour

Tutorial: Getting Started

2Connect a fiber from the source to the input connector of the optical spectrum analyzer. Be sure to follow the good connector practices described in “Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements” on page 6-10.

3Enable the source.

4Press 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

5Press the front-panel Auto Meas key to locate and zoom-in on the signal. Please wait until the Auto Measure routine is complete. A marker is placed on the peak of the displayed signal.

Trace with normal marker.

To zoom in on the signal

Press the Span softkey and then use the knob, step keys, or numeric keypad to zoom in on the signal.

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