EXFO FTB -5240S/5240BP Optical Spectrum Analyzer User Manual
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Preparing Your OSA for a Test
OSA
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Performing User Calibration
6. Note the measurements to a .txt file using the following format:
The first column is the reference wavelengths, in nm.
The second column is the wavelength read by your module, in nm.
The third column is the reference power, in dBm.
The fourth column is the power read by your module, in dBm.
Note: The columns are separated by a semi-colon (;). You can have up to 100
calibration points.
Here is an example of a measurement file:
1310.154; 1310.167; -1.34; -1.55
1490.000; 1490.000; 1.09; 1.15
1551.334; 1551.298; -5.20; -5.45
1625.401; 1625.448; 0.00; 0.00
Note: The decimal separator is a point ( . ). This format is independent of the
regional settings.
7. Save your .txt file in a location of your choice.