8: Adapter for Verifying Patch Cable Quality

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Because the power meter cable does not get “zeroed out”, it is included in the loss measurement.

So to verify how much loss this cable introduces into the loss measurement, use an adapter (aka mating sleeve, bulkhead, coupler) to connect the power meter cable to the light source reference cable right after the “zeroing” procedure.

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