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See Also
½ “Test Point Compensation Configuration” provides an
example of test point loss calculation (page 60).
CAUTION ! Setting the correct reverse sweep signal level
is critical to achieving accurate results without creating
interference for reverse path services.
In general, both the reverse telemetry and reverse sweep levels can be set
to the same value and system specs. For reliable operation, the reverse
telemetry frequency should have a S/N ratio of about 20dB. Higher levels will
produce more accurate readings, but you must be careful not to drive the
return path lasers or amplifiers into clipping. Lower levels might not provide
adequate S/N ratios for stable readings.
Setting the Sweep Direction
You can get to the reverse SWEEP screen (see Fig. 4-15) through the
NAVIGATOR or by pressing the SWEEP measurement mode key under
lower right corner of the screen. To be sure you’re at the reverse SWEEP
screen, hit the left diamond key. Use the up and down diamond keys to set
the direction to Reverse.
NOTE: Sweep direction is indicated in the upper right
hand corner of the Sweep screen. The letters FWD or REV
respectively represent a forward or reverse sweep in
progress. The two small arrows also indicate the sweep
direction. When they’re pointing right, a forward sweep is in
progress, and when they’re pointing left, a reverse sweep
is in progress.
NOTE: Many of the icons and other display features of the
reverse SWEEP screen are identical to those shown in Fig.
4-10.
Appendix C contains a list of the icons appearing in this
manual.
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