EXFO FVA-3100 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Contents
Variable Attenuator iii
Contents
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FVA-3100 Variable Attenuator .......................................... 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................2
Back Panel ..............................................................................................................................3
Available Models ....................................................................................................................4
Typical Applications ................................................................................................................4
Main Concept .........................................................................................................................5
2 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 7
Safety Conventions .................................................................................................................7
Laser Safety Information .........................................................................................................8
Electrical Safety Information ...................................................................................................8
3 Getting Started With Your Variable Attenuator ....................................... 11
Installing your FVA-3100 Variable Attenuator in a Rackmount .............................................11
Turning the Variable Attenuator On and Off .........................................................................13
Accessing Menus ..................................................................................................................14
4 Setting Up Your Variable Attenuator ........................................................ 15
Selecting the Display Intensity ..............................................................................................15
Locking Control Key Access ...................................................................................................17
Managing the Wavelength Shortlist .....................................................................................19
Selecting the Attenuation .....................................................................................................23
Selecting and Using an Attenuation Display Mode ...............................................................27
Saving and Recalling a Configuration ...................................................................................35
5 Operating Your Variable Attenuator ......................................................... 39
Connecting Optical Fibers .....................................................................................................39
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................40
Performing an Attenuation Routine ......................................................................................41
Operating the Shutter ...........................................................................................................49
6 Controlling Your Variable Attenuator Remotely ...................................... 51
Setting Up the Variable Attenuator for Remote Control .......................................................51
Communication Parameters ..................................................................................................54
Standard Status Data Structure ............................................................................................55
Command Structure .............................................................................................................57
Error Messages .....................................................................................................................58
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