Turning the variable attenuator on and off – EXFO FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator User Manual
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Getting Started With Your Variable Attenuator
Variable Attenuator
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Turning the Variable Attenuator On and Off
Turning the Variable Attenuator On and Off
When you turn on your unit:
it beeps twice
it performs a self-test
it enters the mode that was active at the last power-off (Absolute,
Offset, or Reference)
When you turn the unit off, the following items remain in read-only
memory:
current shutter state
current display mode
current attenuation setting
current wavelength
shortlisted wavelengths
each wavelength offsets
step size
remote-control settings
programmed attenuation routine settings
saved configurations
Note: The power cord is the most effective disconnecting device. To ensure that
the power is completely turned off, disconnect the power cord.