Exfo FTB-5230S Optical Spectrum Analyzer for FTB-500 Manuel d'utilisateur

User GuideOptical Spectrum and Channel Analyzersfor FTB-500FTB-5230S/-OCA

Introducing the FTB-5230S/-OCA Optical Spectrum and Channel Analyzers4 FTB-5230S/-OCAConventionsConventionsBefore using the product described in this

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode94 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences2. Select the General tab.3. Define the general parameters as needed.4. Pr

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 95Defining PreferencesTo enter link and location information:1. From the Main Menu, press Preferences.2

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode96 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences3. Under System and link information, define the following parameters as n

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 97Defining PreferencesTo enter comments:1. From the Main Menu, press Preferences.

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode98 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences2. Select the Comments tab.3. Enter your comments for the current trace. 4

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 99Defining PreferencesDefining Display ParametersThe application allows you to set display settings for

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode100 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences2. Select the Display tab.3. Select the spectral unit you want to work wi

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 101Defining Preferences4. Select the label that will appear on the peaks in the graph, either the chann

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode102 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining PreferencesNote: The channel name and channel number cannot be shown at the same tim

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 103Defining Preferences5. Select whether you want to show or hide the empty channels from the channel l

OSA/OCA 52 Safety InformationWARNINGDo not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into a live fiber and ensur

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode104 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences7. Select the background color scheme for the graph as desired. 8. Press

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 105Defining PreferencesCustomizing Drift Results Table It is possible to select which results you would

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode106 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences2. Select the Drift Results tab.3. Select which parameters you want to di

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 107Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersSetting Up Drift Analysis ParametersThis section presents the va

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode108 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters3. From any tab, press Import from Trace.4. Press OK to c

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 109Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersDefining General SettingsThe general analysis parameters for dri

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode110 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters2. Select the General tab.

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 111Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters3. Under Default channel settings, define the following paramete

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode112 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters Channel width (GHz or nm): indicates the limit inside w

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 113Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersPeak signal power: The peak signal power represents the maximum

Safety Information6 FTB-5230S/-OCAYour instrument is a Class 1 laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1: 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10, except

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode114 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis ParametersFifth order polynomial fit (Fit): The fifth order polyfit

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 115Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters4. Under Global analysis parameters, define the following parame

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode116 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters Wavelength offset (nm): indicates the offset value appl

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 117Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersDefining Default Channel ThresholdsThe thresholds will be applie

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode118 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis ParametersWhen thresholds are globally disabled, the results in the

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 119Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersYou can set your pass/fail threshold limits in different ways de

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode120 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis ParametersTo define the default channel thresholds:1. From the Main

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 121Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters2. Select the Thresholds tab.

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode122 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters3. Select the Activate all thresholds option to manually

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 123Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersManaging ChannelsTesting DWDM systems involves characterizing mu

OSA/OCA 73 Getting Started with Your OSA/OCAInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo insert a module into the FTB-5230S/-OCA:1. Exit ToolBox and turn off

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode124 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters2. Select the Channels tab. 3. By default, the channel li

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 125Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters4. Enter values in the boxes as explained below: Start range (n

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode126 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters Channel distance (nm or GHz): distance between the chan

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 127Setting Up Drift Analysis ParametersTo edit the parameters of a specific channel:1. From the Main Me

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode128 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters2. Select the Channels tab.

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 129Setting Up Drift Analysis Parameters3. Select the channel or channels to be modified in the channel

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode130 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Drift Analysis Parameters5. Modify the settings as needed. For more information ab

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 131Setting Up Acquisition ParametersSetting Up Acquisition ParametersBefore performing your test, you m

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode132 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Acquisition ParametersTo set parameters in the Acquisition tab:1. From the main wi

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 133Setting Up Acquisition Parameters2. Select the acquisition type. 3. If you are performing an averagi

Getting Started with Your OSA/OCA8 FTB-5230S/-OCAInserting and Removing Test Modules3. Take the module and place it so that the connector pins are at

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode134 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Acquisition ParametersThe wavelength range covered within these bands of the spect

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 135Setting Up Acquisition Parameters3. Select a sampling unit and enter a sampling count to configure a

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode136 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Acquisition Parameters6. Select a location where the drift file should be saved. 7

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 137Setting Up Acquisition Parameters8. To test your parameters, return to the Acquisition tab. Press Tr

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode138 FTB-5230S/-OCABuilding a Custom Drift MeasurementBuilding a Custom Drift MeasurementYou can build a drift m

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 139Building a Custom Drift MeasurementAcquisition start time Target WDM measurement acquisition start

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode140 FTB-5230S/-OCABuilding a Custom Drift MeasurementPower offset Target WDM measurement power offset differs f

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 141Building a Custom Drift MeasurementTo build a custom drift measurement:1. If you have not done so al

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode142 FTB-5230S/-OCABuilding a Custom Drift Measurement4. Select whether you want to import the analysis setup fr

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 143Building a Custom Drift Measurement5. Enter, or review if they were imported, the general details fo

Getting Started with Your OSA/OCAOSA/OCA 9Inserting and Removing Test Modules7. While applying slight pressure to the module, turn the retaining screw

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode144 FTB-5230S/-OCABuilding a Custom Drift Measurement7. If desired, adjust the threshold settings for your meas

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 145Building a Custom Drift Measurement8. Select which channels are to be included in the drift measurem

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode146 FTB-5230S/-OCABuilding a Custom Drift Measurement9. Add one or more measurement files at this point, then c

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 147Building a Custom Drift Measurement10. Before starting the measurement process, you can select what

OSA/OCA 1497 Setting Up Your OCAPerforming a spectral analysis with your Optical Channel Analyzer (OCA) is simple and can be achieved after selecting

Setting Up Your OCA150 FTB-5230S/-OCATo set parameters in the Acquisition tab:1. From the main window, select the Acquisition tab.2. Select the acquis

Setting Up Your OCAOSA/OCA 151To create a channel plan and use it as one of the Custom channel plans:1. Start the post-processing application on a com

Setting Up Your OCA152 FTB-5230S/-OCA7. In Windows Explorer, rename the extension of your file from .osawdmsetup to .ocawdmsetup.8. Using a USB key or

OSA/OCA 1538 Starting a MeasurementBefore starting a measurement you must select and configure a test mode. You will find the instructions to select a

Getting Started with Your OSA/OCA10 FTB-5230S/-OCAInserting and Removing Test ModulesTo remove a module from the FTB-500:1. Exit ToolBox and turn off

OSA/OCA 1559 Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsUsing the Discover FeatureThe Discover feature allows you to start a measurement procedure to autom

Managing Files and Test Configurations156 FTB-5230S/-OCAUsing the Discover FeatureDiscover analysis parameters are established as follows: The acquis

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 157Using the Discover FeatureTo start an automatic setup measurement:Note: You cannot do a setup measure

Managing Files and Test Configurations158 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Measurement FilesManaging Measurement FilesThe application allows you to manage the m

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 159Managing Measurement FilesTo o pe n a f il e:1. From the Main Menu, Press File, and then press Open (

Managing Files and Test Configurations160 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Measurement Files3. Scroll through the list and select a trace to open.4. If you are

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 161Managing Measurement FilesTo c le ar a fi le :1. From the Main Menu, Press File. (for the OCA applic

Managing Files and Test Configurations162 FTB-5230S/-OCAOpening Other Test Mode Files in WDM ModeOpening Other Test Mode Files in WDM ModeYour applica

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 163Managing FavoritesManaging FavoritesFavorites are configuration files that contain all of the paramet

Getting Started with Your OSA/OCAOSA/OCA 11Inserting and Removing Test Modules5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connector)

Managing Files and Test Configurations164 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Favorites2. Select the Favorites tab.

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 165Managing Favorites3. To apply the settings from a favorite file to the current analysis setup, select

Managing Files and Test Configurations166 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging FavoritesTo save a test configuration:1. From the Main Menu, press Analysis Setup. OR

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 167Managing Favorites2. Select the Favorites tab.3. To save an analysis setup to a file, press Save As.

Managing Files and Test Configurations168 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Favorites4. In the Save As window, enter a file name and press Save. The file will be

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 169Managing Favorites2. Select the Favorites tab.3. Press Import to import an analysis setup from a file

Managing Files and Test Configurations170 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Favorites4. From the Import window, select the file you want to import and press Open

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 171Managing FavoritesTo delete a test configuration:1. From the Main Menu, press Analysis Setup. ORFrom

Managing Files and Test Configurations172 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Favorites2. Select the Favorites tab.

Managing Files and Test ConfigurationsOSA/OCA 173Importing a Configuration from the Current Trace3. To delete a configuration file from the favorites

Getting Started with Your OSA/OCA12 FTB-5230S/-OCAStarting the OSA/OCA ApplicationStarting the OSA/OCA ApplicationYour FTB-5230S/-OCA Optical Spectrum

OSA/OCA 17510 Managing ResultsEach test mode has its own results tabs, where you can view the trace details, channel results and global results for al

Managing Results176 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging WDM Test ResultsManaging WDM Test ResultsThe application allows you to view and manage your WDM test result

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 177Managing WDM Test ResultsWhen the acquisition is taken (see Starting a Measurement on page 153 for details on how to perfor

Managing Results178 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging WDM Test ResultsThe selected peak indicator, a small red inverted triangle ( ) points down at the top of th

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 179Managing WDM Test ResultsThe noise level for a channel is indicated by a dotted line under the selected peak. The width of

Managing Results180 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging WDM Test ResultsYou can move the cursor to modify the peak detection level for the current measurement.Each

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 181Managing WDM Test ResultsResults TabIn the Results tab, each channel will be represented for both the active and reference

Managing Results182 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging WDM Test ResultsChannel Results TabThe application allows you to view the complete information about the pa

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 183Managing WDM Test Results2. Select a row from the Results tab to view the results for this channel.Note: Values displayed i

Getting Started with Your OSA/OCAOSA/OCA 13Starting the OSA/OCA Application2. Click the corresponding button in the Module Applications box.The main w

Managing Results184 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging WDM Test ResultsGlobal Results TabThe application allows you to view the global results of the current meas

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 185Managing Drift Test ResultsManaging Drift Test ResultsThe application allows you to view and manage your drift test results

Managing Results186 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Drift Test ResultsYou can select a channel directly from the dashboard or from the Channel History tab. For

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 187Managing Drift Test ResultsThe dashboard shows a global status (all channels) for each parameter. This global status is set

Managing Results188 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Drift Test ResultsThe dashboard displays a channel status (all parameters) for a given channel. This channe

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 189Managing Drift Test ResultsChannel Graph TabThe Channel Graph tab displays three different graphs for the selected channel.

Managing Results190 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Drift Test ResultsChannel History TabThe channel history table shows channel results for the active trace.

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 191Managing Drift Test ResultsFor each of the above parameters, the following results are displayed: Reference: channel refer

Managing Results192 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Drift Test ResultsWDM Graph TabThe WDM Graph tab allows you to view the spectrum of the active trace for th

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 193Managing Drift Test ResultsWhen the acquisition is taken (see Starting a Measurement on page 153 for details on how to perf

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Getting Started with Your OSA/OCA14 FTB-5230S/-OCAExiting the ApplicationNote: The illustrations in this user guide may differ slightly from those on

Managing Results194 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Drift Test ResultsChannel Results TabWhen you select a channel in the Channel History tab, the Channel Resu

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 195Managing Drift Test Results2. Select a channel from the Channel History tab to view the channel results for the selected ch

Managing Results196 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging OCA Test ResultsManaging OCA Test ResultsThe application allows you to view and manage your OCA test result

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 197Managing OCA Test ResultsWhen the acquisition is taken (see Starting a Measurement on page 153 for details on how to perfor

Managing Results198 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging OCA Test ResultsThe graph will display peak indicators for all the channels found by the application with a

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 199Managing OCA Test ResultsThe graph will also display a dotted line across the full spectral width corresponding to the peak

Managing Results200 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging OCA Test ResultsResults TabThe results table shows the current channel results for the trace and the total

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 201Adjusting the Display SizeAdjusting the Display SizeYour application allows you to toggle the view of your main window. You

Managing Results202 FTB-5230S/-OCAAdjusting the Display SizeFor 100 % lower tabs view, press .

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 203Viewing WDM Graph in Full-Screen ModeViewing WDM Graph in Full-Screen ModeThe full-screen mode allows you to see the WDM gr

OSA/OCA 154 Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestCleaning and Connecting Optical FibersTo connect the fiber-optic cable to the port:1. Inspect the fiber u

Managing Results204 FTB-5230S/-OCAUsing Zoom ControlsUsing Zoom ControlsUse the zoom controls to change the scale of the trace display.You can zoom in

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 205Using Zoom ControlsTo view specific portions of the graph: You can define which portion of the graph will be visible by pr

Managing Results206 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging MarkersManaging MarkersYou can use markers to perform manual measurements and verification directly on the

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 207Managing MarkersYou can also use the automated marker positioning to place the markers around a specific channel peak. The

Managing Results208 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging MarkersTo manually enter a marker position value:1. If you have not done so already, press the button on

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 209Managing MarkersAs markers C and D appear on the graph, the power difference between the markers (C-D) related to the horiz

Managing Results210 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Trace InformationManaging Trace InformationAfter acquiring a trace, you might want to view details about th

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 211Managing Trace InformationTo edit general information:1. From the main window, select the Trace Info. tab.2. Press Trace Id

Managing Results212 FTB-5230S/-OCAManaging Trace InformationTo edit trace information:Note: This feature is not available in the OCA application.1. Fr

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 213Managing Trace InformationTo edit comments:Note: This feature is not available in the OCA application.1. From the main wind

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test16 FTB-5230S/-OCACleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers3. Carefully align the connector and port to prevent the fiber

Managing Results214 FTB-5230S/-OCAGenerating ReportsGenerating ReportsAfter performing any acquisition, you can generate a report for the current acqu

Managing ResultsOSA/OCA 215Generating Reports4. From the Save as type list, select the format for your report.5. Press Save. The report will be added

OSA/OCA 21711 MaintenanceTo help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if neces

Maintenance218 FTB-5230S/-OCACleaning EUI ConnectorsTo clean EUI connectors:1. Remove the EUI from the instrument to expose the connector baseplate an

MaintenanceOSA/OCA 219Cleaning EUI Connectors6. Clean the ferrule in the connector port as follows:6a. Deposit one drop of isopropyl alcohol on a lint

Maintenance220 FTB-5230S/-OCARecalibrating the UnitRecalibrating the UnitEXFO manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 1

MaintenanceOSA/OCA 221Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)To help you with calibration follow-up, EXFO provides a special calibrati

OSA/OCA 22312 TroubleshootingViewing Online DocumentationIn addition to the online help available from the application, you will also find a printable

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 17Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)The EUI fixed bas

Troubleshooting224 FTB-5230S/-OCAContacting the Technical Support GroupContacting the Technical Support GroupTo obtain after-sales service or technica

TroubleshootingOSA/OCA 225Contacting the Technical Support GroupTo view the information about the product:From the Main Menu, press .

Troubleshooting226 FTB-5230S/-OCATransportationTransportationMaintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transporta

TroubleshootingOSA/OCA 227TransportationThe following image show the GP-10-055 case with the module inside.Module

OSA/OCA 22913 WarrantyGeneral InformationEXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year f

Warranty230 FTB-5230S/-OCALiabilityLiabilityEXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for a

WarrantyOSA/OCA 231ExclusionsExclusionsEXFO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time withou

Warranty232 FTB-5230S/-OCAService and RepairsService and RepairsEXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date

WarrantyOSA/OCA 233EXFO Service Centers WorldwideEXFO Service Centers WorldwideIf your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized ser

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test18 FTB-5230S/-OCASelecting a Test ModeSelecting a Test ModeYour module gives you different ways to test all your DWDM

OSA/OCA 235A Technical SpecificationsIMPORTANTThe following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this sect

IndexOSA/OCA 237IndexAacquisitionaveraging... 86, 131real-time ... 86, 149sin

Index238 FTB-5230S/-OCADdefaultchannel, activating ... 64, 111thresholds... 74deleting

IndexOSA/OCA 239inserting a module ... 7integrated power ... 65, 112ITU grid ...

Index240 FTB-5230S/-OCAnoise... 66, 113resolution bandwidth ... 68Pparametersdispl

IndexOSA/OCA 241flatness ... 73peak... 113signal to n

Index242 FTB-5230S/-OCAWDManalysis parameters ... 59general settings ... 62opening files

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Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 19Selecting a Test Mode2. Select the desired test mode.Once you select the mode, you will notice a against

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Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test20 FTB-5230S/-OCANulling Electrical OffsetsNulling Electrical OffsetsThe offset nulling process provides a zero-power

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 21Nulling Electrical Offsets2. Disconnect any incoming signal to obtain an optimal accuracy.3. Press Nulling.

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test22 FTB-5230S/-OCAPerforming User CalibrationPerforming User CalibrationCalibrating your module can help you achieve b

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 23Performing User CalibrationNote: The user calibration feature is not available in the offline version of th

OSA/OCA iiiContentsCertification Information ...

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test24 FTB-5230S/-OCAPerforming User Calibration3. Select the Calibration tab. Note: You cannot edit the power or wavelen

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 25Performing User Calibration4. If user correction factors are in the system, press Clear User Correction Fac

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test26 FTB-5230S/-OCAPerforming User Calibration6. Note the measurements to a .txt file using the following format: The

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 27Performing User Calibration8. Back in the Calibration tab on your unit, load the file using Load Factors.9.

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test28 FTB-5230S/-OCAPerforming User CalibrationThe calibration values will replace the Correction factors list in the An

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 29Performing User Calibration10. Press Write to Module to apply the modified calibration values to the module

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test30 FTB-5230S/-OCAPerforming User Calibration11. To verify that the calibration changes are properly applied to the mo

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 31Performing User CalibrationTo save a user calibration:1. From the Main Menu, press Analysis Setup.

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test32 FTB-5230S/-OCAPerforming User Calibration2. Select the Calibration tab.

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 33Performing User Calibration3. Press Save Factors, to save the modified user calibration values.

iv FTB-5230S/-OCA9 Managing Files and Test Configurations ...155Using the Discover Feature ...

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test34 FTB-5230S/-OCAUsing the Autonaming FeatureUsing the Autonaming FeatureDefining a file autonaming format will allow

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 35Using the Autonaming FeatureTo customize the file name:1. From the Main Menu, press Preferences.

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test36 FTB-5230S/-OCAUsing the Autonaming Feature2. Select the File Name tab.3. Select which parameters you want to inclu

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 37Using the Autonaming Feature4. Press the up or down arrows to change the order in which the field values wi

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a Test38 FTB-5230S/-OCAUsing the Autonaming FeatureTo customize the file name in the OCA application:1. From the main windo

Preparing Your OSA/OCA for a TestOSA/OCA 39Using the Autonaming Feature4. Select the Use as template option.5. Press OK to confirm your choice.The new

OSA/OCA 415 Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeNote: This mode is not available in the OCA application.Before performing a spectral analysis in the

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode42 FTB-5230S/-OCAYou can set up your unit in different manners, depending on your testing needs. The preferred w

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 43Defining PreferencesDefining PreferencesThe preferences window allows you to set general information an

Certification InformationOSA/OCA vCertification InformationNorth America Regulatory StatementThis unit was certified by an agency approved in both Can

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode44 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences2. Select the General tab.3. Define the general parameters as needed.4. Pres

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 45Defining PreferencesTo enter link and location information:1. From the Main Menu, press Preferences.2.

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode46 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences3. Under System and link information, define the following parameters as nee

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 47Defining Preferences4. Under Location Information, define the following parameters as needed: Network

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode48 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining PreferencesTo enter comments:1. From the Main Menu, press Preferences.

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 49Defining Preferences2. Select the Comments tab.3. Enter your comments for the current trace. 4. Press O

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode50 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining PreferencesDefining Display ParametersThe application allows you to set display setting

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 51Defining Preferences2. Select the Display tab.3. Select the spectral unit you want to work with, either

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode52 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences4. Select the label that will appear on the peaks in the graph, either the c

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 53Defining PreferencesNote: The channel name and channel number cannot be shown at the same time.Channel

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode54 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences5. Select whether you want to show or hide the empty channels from the chann

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 55Defining Preferences6. Select whether you want to show the horizontal markers or the integrated power a

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode56 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences7. Select the background color scheme for the graph as desired. 8. Press OK

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 57Defining PreferencesCustomizing WDM Results TableIt is possible to select which results you would like

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode58 FTB-5230S/-OCADefining Preferences2. Select the WDM Results tab.3. Select which parameters you want to display

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 59Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters /f : deviation of the spectral center of mass for the peak in tha

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode60 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersTo import the parameters from the current trace:1. Make sure t

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 61Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters3. From any tab, press Import from Trace.4. Press OK to confirm the c

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode62 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersDefining General SettingsThe general analysis parameters for W

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 63Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters2. Select the General tab.

OSA/OCA 11 Introducing the FTB-5230S/-OCA Optical Spectrum and Channel AnalyzersThe FTB-5230S Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) is designed to measure

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode64 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis Parameters3. Under Default channel settings, define the following parame

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 65Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters Channel width (GHz or nm): indicates the limit inside which the pow

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode66 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersPeak signal power: The peak signal power represents the maximu

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 67Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters Fifth order polynomial fit (Fit): The fifth order polyfit method ca

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode68 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis Parameters4. Under Global analysis parameters, define the following para

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 69Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters Wavelength offset (nm): indicates the offset value applied on the w

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode70 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersDefining Global ThresholdsAny change you make to the global th

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 71Setting Up WDM Analysis ParametersYou can set your pass/fail threshold limits in different ways dependi

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode72 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersTo define global thresholds:1. From the Main Menu, press Analy

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 73Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters3. Select the Activate all thresholds option to manually set the glob

Introducing the FTB-5230S/-OCA Optical Spectrum and Channel Analyzers2 FTB-5230S/-OCAModelsModelsThe OSA/OCA comes in different models: The FTB-5230S

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode74 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis Parameters5. Press OK to save the changes and close the window, or press

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 75Setting Up WDM Analysis ParametersYou can set your pass/fail threshold limits in different ways dependi

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode76 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersTo define default Thresholds:1. From the Main Menu, press Anal

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 77Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters2. Select the Default Thresholds tab. 3. Enter values in the boxes as

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode78 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersManaging ChannelsTesting DWDM systems involves characterizing

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 79Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters2. Select the Channels tab. 3. By default, the channel list is empty.

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode80 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis Parameters4. Enter values in the boxes as explained below: Start range

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 81Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters Starting value: sets the increment starting value for the channel n

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode82 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis ParametersTo edit the parameters of a specific channel:1. From the Main

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 83Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters2. Select the Channels tab. 3. Select the channel or channels to be m

Introducing the FTB-5230S/-OCA Optical Spectrum and Channel AnalyzersOSA/OCA 3Optional Software PackagesOptional Software PackagesOptional software op

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode84 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up WDM Analysis Parameters4. Press Edit Selection.

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 85Setting Up WDM Analysis Parameters5. Modify the settings as needed. For more information about the sett

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode86 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Acquisition ParametersSetting Up Acquisition ParametersBefore performing your test, y

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 87Setting Up Acquisition ParametersBefore performing measurements on an optical spectrum, you must select

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM Mode88 FTB-5230S/-OCASetting Up Acquisition Parameters3. If you are performing an averaging type acquisition, enter t

Setting Up the Instrument in WDM ModeOSA/OCA 89Setting Up Acquisition ParametersThe wavelength range covered within these bands of the spectra are lis

OSA/OCA 916 Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeNote: This mode is not available in the OCA application.Before performing a spectral analysis in th

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift Mode92 FTB-5230S/-OCAYou can set up your unit in different manners, depending on your testing needs. The preferred

Setting Up the Instrument in Drift ModeOSA/OCA 93Defining PreferencesDefining PreferencesThe preferences window allows you to set general information