EXFO FTB-5500B PMD Analyzer - Manual (Page 44)

Operating the Polarization Mode Dispersion Analyzer
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Setting Up Hardware for Measurements
Setting Up Hardware for Measurements
To measure PMD with the FTB-5500B Polarization Mode Dispersion
Analyzer, EXFO recommends that you use the FLS-110P Light Source or the
FLS-5800 CD/PMD Analyzer Source, which will provide you a larger
dynamic range. If you intend to use a third-party light source, see Using
Third-Party Broadband Light Sources on page 103.
Before making acquisitions, you must prepare your hardware properly.
To set up hardware for measurements with the FLS-5800 CD/PMD
Analyzer Source:
1. Clean and verify the quality of the connectors being used.
2. Connect the device under test (DUT) as shown below.
3. Turn on the FLS-5800 CD/PMD Analyzer.
4. Select the C bandwidth.
5. Turn the source on.
Note: For more information on the FLS-5800, please refer to the FLS-5800
CD/PMD Analyzer Source user guide included with your product.
DUT
CD/PMD ANALYZER SOURCE FLS-5800
ENTER
On/Off Band C/L
Setup
Active Out
FTB-5500B
PMD