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10 Applications
via the “Config” hardkey. (See How to Configure your Foot Pedal on
page 70 for further details). For general information on measuring return
loss and insertion loss, please refer toReturn Loss Measurement on
page 177.
On-Screen Messages
Table 19 Return Loss Application On-Screen Messages
Configuration
The Return Loss Application can be configured according to your
measurement requirements. The following paramters can be configured:
• the tool used for reflection calibration (reference reflector or reference
cable)
• the return loss reference value RLref of the reflector device
• the averaging time
• the wavelength of the return loss module.
The Return Loss Application always uses the first available power meter
channel on dual power meters.
Keysight 8163A/B
Message
Description
Hold Either the Hold/Cnt Softkey or the foot pedal have been pressed to freeze the
measurement value
UnCal Application has not performed a calibration cycle with selected wavelength. If
dual wavelength is selected, at least one wavelength is uncalibrated.
NoH There is an Optical Head Interface module inserted in the mainframe that does not
have an Optical Head connected to it. No measurement is possible using this
channel until you reconnect an optical head