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PAX1000
5.2.7 Virtual Device
A virtual PAX1000 can be connected. This is an easy way to evaluate the PAX1000 software
without the hardware. This device is based on a PAX1000IR1 with its default settings . These
settings cannot be changed.
The virtual device delivers random measurement values that can be used to test all measure-
ment functionality, except the ER measurement on PM fibers.
5.2.8 Multiple Devices
The PAX1000 software allows up to five PAX1000 devices, including
live devices and measurement files, to be simultaneously connected.
Connect the PAX1000. Open menu Devices & Measurements in the
DEVICE ribbon - all connected and recognized PAX1000 devices are
listed here, along with loaded measurement files.
Note
If you do not see the device that your want to connect, please make
sure that the USB connection is made properly. Click Scan USB force
recognition.
Each view of the GUI allows a selection of the device to be displayed
from a drop-down menu:
In the Poincaré sphere view all connected devices are displayed at the same time:
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