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Chapter 3
Software Guide
The control software is the primary interface between the user and the instrument.
It provides all of the necessary tools to reference the system and to perform precise
loss and reflection measurements of fiber-coupled optical devices. It also contains
a variety of powerful features for data manipulation and display.
This chapter provides an overview of the location and function of all controls and
indicators included in the control software. Chapter 4‚ “Performing Measurements,”
on page 33 provides greater detail on how to use the OBR to perform specific
measurement tasks. Chapter 5‚ “Data Processing and Display,” on page 59 more
fully describes how to process the data and manipulate plots.
Important
If the control software is started when the instrument is not
powered on, a communication failure error message
opens. However, the software can be used in desktop
analysis mode when the instrument is not powered by
clicking OK in the message box.
To operate in normal mode (which is required for
scanning), turn on the instrument and then restart the OBR
software.
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