How to Use a Variable Optical Attenuator module Setting Attenuation and/or Power Levels
Agilent 8163A/B, 8164A/B, and 8166A/B User’s Guide, Fourth Edition 201
•The <P actual>, <Averaging Time>, <Zero>, <Zero all >, and
<Input trigger mode> options are associated with the Attenuator’s
integrated powermeter.
• For more information about the <Input trigger mode> option, refer
to “How to Use Triggers” on page 98.
Attenuator Status Indicators
Table 11 Attenuator Status Indicators
Status Indicator Description
B (or Busy) The Attenuator’s filter is transitioning to a new setting.
Offs Any combination of an α offset, P offset, or Offset(λ) has
been applied.
Exa An exact λ offset has been applied.
Int An interpolated λ offset has been applied.
Ext An extrapolated λ offset has been applied.
PC The Power Control feature is on (81566A/67A/76A/77A)
Exp
(81566A/67A/76A/
77A only)
There is either too much, or too little, input power for the
Attenuator module to set or maintain your desired P
SET
.
RiL The Remote Interlock Connector of your mainframe is open.
No measurement is possible until the connection at the
Remote Interlock Connector closes.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
