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Performing Tests
Insertion Loss Measurement
Chapter 4
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Performing Tests
Step 7. The Test Software will turn on the source and make a reference measurement, then
prompt you to add in the cable or device to be tested. Leave the calibration cable and
pads connected to the ANT IN port and insert the cable or device to be measured as
shown in the diagram. Press the
k1 (Proceed) key to make the insertion loss
measurement.
Review the Results
When making a discrete measurement, the Test Software will display the insertion loss
as a single numeric value (in units of dB).
When making a swept measurement, the Test Software will display the loss on the
screen (in units of dB) and as a plot of loss versus frequency.
•Pressing the
k5 (Scr Dump) key will cause the Test Software to pause automated
operation. Press the
Print key to send the plot to BTS Laptop Utility program Test Set
Screen Capture window. After the plot has displayed, press the
k2 (Continue) key.
•Pressing the
k1 (Proceed) key will display the frequency range settings and average
insertion loss for the test. From this point, you may press the
k1 (Repeat) key to test
another cable or device, press the
k5 (Return) key once to display the Insertion Loss
Test setup screen, or press the
k5 (Return) key twice to return to the Test Selections
Menu screen.