The readings of the optical power meter should be displayed in dB

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An optical power meter measures the strength of light traveling through a fiber optic cable, giving you a reading in dBm (decibels relative to one milliwatt). Fiber Optic Measurement Units: "dB" and "dBm" Whenever tests are performed on fiber optic networks, the results are displayed on a power meter, OLTS or OTDR readout in units of "dB. It focuses on decibels (dB), decibels per milliwatt (dBm), attenuation and measurements, and provides an introduction to optical fibers. Ensure the unit is in dBm and you are reading the correct output power for the laser/LED you are using (Lasers are calibrated at -5 (or -8 with tone on) and LEDs are calibrate at -22 (or 25 with tone on)).

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