Launch level – EXFO MAX-700 User Manual
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Description of Event Types
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MAX-700
Launch Level
Launch Level
This event indicates the level of the signal launched into the fiber.
The figure above shows how the launch level is measured.
A straight line is plotted using least-square approximation to fit all trace
points in the linear area between the first and second detected events.
The straight line is projected toward the Y-axis (dB) until it crosses the
axis.
The crossing point indicates the launch level.
<<<< in the events table indicates that the launch level is too low.
Reflected power
(dB)
Distance
(km)
Launch level
event position
Second event
Launch
level
Linear area
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