Yes, if your optical power meter isn't calibrated properly, the results it returns may not be accurate. This can result in you making decisions based on incorrect information, which can lead to mistakes. Knowing a few problems and how to address them can help ensure your results are reliable. To use a power meter for fiber optic testing, always clean connectors first with lint-free wipes or click-to-clean tools. Although calibrating your optical power meter sounds challenging, it is very simple if you. REF/dB key: Short press the dB to switch unit, click once nW/dBm/dB to enter the upper clear data, press and hold until REF is displayed on the screen, and set the current optical power as reference value, enter the relative optical power test mode, the screen will display the setted reference. Below are general answers on how to operate, maintain, and calibrate an optical fiber ranger from the list of GAO Tek's optical power meters.
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