Using the Optical Spectrum Analyzer

The Save/Recall Menus

Using the Save/Recall functions

To save measurement and trace data

1Press the front-panel Save/Recall key.

2Press the Save Menu.... softkey.

3The Save Setup panel opens. Refer to “To Fill In a Setup Panel” on page 3-65for information on changing and selecting items in the setup panel.

Setup panel selections

The Save Setup panel

Save

Saves the measurement data in a binary format (.dat file). This includes the traces and all measurement conditions. When the file is recalled, the instrument state will be set to the same state as when the file was saved. The Trace(s) Only option creates an ASCII (.csv) file. When the file is recalled, the trace data will be displayed under the current instrument settings. Refer to “To display the OSA State information panel” on page 3-47for a description of the OSA state information.

Save Traces

Selects the traces to be saved.

Save Graphics

Saves graphic data when selected. The graphic data is stored in Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) format. This is a vector graphics format that describes pictures and graphical elements in geometric terms. This selection is valid only when saving to the floppy drive.

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