AFL offers two versions of its FTTx PON simulator kits:
- PONS-00-0900PZ - FTTx PON simulator demo kit with OLS7-FTTH source
- PONS-00-0901PZ - FTTx PON simulator demo kit without OLS7-FTTH Source
The FTTx PON Simulator from AFL is designed to simulate a wide variety of FTTx PON architectures. It is field-configurable to implement both single splitter and distributed splitter PONs, including:
- Single splitter PON: 1x16, 1x32, 1x64, 1x128
- Distributed splitter PON: 1x4 + 1x8, 1x4 + 1x16, 2 x 1x8
The field-portable FTTx PON Demo Kit may be used for lab or table-top FTTx PON demonstration, evaluation, and testing applications. The demo kit includes:
- Multiple splitters with split ratios of 1x2, 1x4, and 1x8
- 4 km fiber network with connector, splice and macro-bend events
- Fiber rings in various lengths up to 1 km to simulate distribution and drop fibers
- Jumper cables and bulkhead adapters to configure various PON architectures
- Splitters, fiber rings, and fiber network are terminated with SC/APC connectors
- OLS7-FTTH 1310/1490/1550 laser source simulates downstream traffic at 1490 & 1550 nm
- Rolling, hard-shell carry case
The FTTx PON Demo Kit is designed for a variety of users and applications, including:
- Network designers: Configure and test various PON architectures in a lab environment
- Fiber Optic installation teams and trainers: Develop, verify and practice PON test methods
- Equipment manufacturers: Test and verify FTTx PON equipment designs on various PON configurations
- Sales engineers: Enable field-portable demonstrations of FTTx PON network and test equipment
Demonstrate Live PON OTDR Test:
Troubleshooting a live PON presents a unique challenge to optical network maintenance technicians. In a live PON, service may be lost at one subscriber while other subscribers continue to receive service. The drop fiber at the out-of-service subscriber may be disconnected and downstream power levels at 1490 and 1550 nm may be checked without disrupting service to other subscribers. However, initiating an upstream OTDR test at 1310, 1490 or 1550 nm could disrupt service.
AFL's OFL280-103 and FLX380-103 FlexTesters include an integrated PON Power Meter and a ServiceSafe live PON OTDR. When the FlexTester is connected to a drop fiber on an in-service PON and the "Test" key is pressed, the FlexTester will automatically detect and measure downstream power levels at 1490 and 1550 nm. If downstream signals are detected, the FlexTester will not permit an OTDR test to be initiated at 1310 or 1550 nm, while allowing a Live PON OTDR test to be performed using an out-of-band 1625 nm wavelength. The Live PON OTDR's filtered detector prevents any downstream signals from interfering with the 1625 nm OTDR test.
The FTTx PON Demo Kit may be used to demonstrate Live PON OTDR tests using the included OLS7-FTTH to simulate downstream signals from the OLT at either 1490 or 1550 nm, as shown below: