6 using the optional built-in power meter and vfl, 6using the optional built-in power meter and vfl – EXFO MaxTester Series User Manual

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6

Using the Optional Built-In

Power Meter and VFL

You unit can be equipped with an optical power meter to measure
absolute power (dBm or W) or insertion loss (dB). The power meter can
detect modulated signals (1 kHz, 2 kHz, 270 Hz, and 330 Hz).

Your unit can also include a visual fault locator (VFL) to inspect or identify
fibers.

For more information on how to use the power meter or the VFL, refer to
the power meter online help. You can access this online help directly from
the Home screen (see Accessing the Online Documentation on page 63),
or by tapping the

button from the power meter application.

Note: The appearance of your application may vary depending on the options

that you have purchased. The illustrations presented hereafter show the
application as it appears when the unit is equipped with a built-in power
meter and a VFL.

To access the built-in power meter or the VFL:
From the Home screen, tap the Power Meter - VFL icon to open the
application.

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