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Using the Instrument
Analyzer Operating Modes
The data returned by the alignment is stored for both the external (9 µm) and
the internal (50
µm) path. With the data stored for both paths, the alignment
for the internal path is improved due to the increased resolution bandwidth of
the external path. Once the align is complete or if you select No Auto Align,
the instrument will be ready to detect data through the external path.
4 After the routine has finished, check that the display shows the wavelength
range of interest of the external path. Adjust if necessary.
5 Press Res BW. Use the knob, step keys, or numeric keypad to enter the desired
amount of resolution bandwidth filtering.
The 9
µm optical path for filter mode uses the 0.04 nm resolution bandwidth.
The resolution bandwidths include 0.04
µm, 0.05 µm, 0.07 µm, 0.1µm, 0.2 µm,
0.3
µm, 0.5 µm, 1 µm, 2 µm, 5 µm, and 10 µm.
6 Press Take Sweep to update the display to show the results of the new
resolution bandwidth filtering.
The light is output from the optical spectrum analyzer’s front panel monochro-
mator output connector. This light is filtered (by the resolution bandwidth)
and attenuated (by the monochromator loss) light that is input to the front
panel optical input connector.
7 Press Optical Filter Marker Tune. Turn the front panel knob or press the
step keys to tune the preselector to any displayed wavelength.
8 Connect the monochromator output to an instrument.
9 If the input light changes, or if you change the span of the optical spectrum
analyzer, reconnect the monochromator output to the photodetector input,
and press Take Sweep to update the displayed trace with valid waveform data.
10 Press Exit Filter Mode to return to normal optical spectrum analyzer
operation.
The filter mode Save/Recall function for the Agilent 86144B/86146B will work
only between these two models.