The WaveTester/Dual OWL/Laser OWL Test Kit contains the tools necessary for certifying fiber optic links against a myriad of popular cabling standards in multimode networks at 850 nm and 1300 nm, and singlemode networks at 1310nm and 1550 nm.
Supported Cabling Standards:
- EIA/TIA 568
- ISO/IEC 11801
- 10-Gig Ethernet
- 1000Base-SX/LX
- 100Base-FX
- 10Base-FB/FL
- FDDI
- ATM-155/622
- Fiber Channel
- Token Ring
Many fiber optic network bids and Requests For Quote (RFQ) are citing cabling standards to specify the set of guidelines (such as fiber length) that the network installer must follow during the network installation. Adherence to such standards is meant to ensure the quality of the installation and guarantee that the network will perform as it was designed.
The process of testing a network installation to ensure its adherence to specified standards is called certification, and often requires hard-copy documentation as proof of adherence to standards.
The WaveTester optical power meter is both multimode and singlemode ready.The values of up to 200 fiber runs can be stored in order to measure optical loss.These measurements can be downloaded onto a computer via a serial port,and reports can be generated using the OWL Reporter software.
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General Features
- Battery Charging Port - If rechargeable 9-volt batteries are used in the WaveTester, the battery charging port is used to re- charge them when used with an approved wall transformer. DO NOT USE BATTERY CHARGING PORT WITH NON- RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, AS THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM TO THE UNIT AND/OR THE USER.
- Download Port - The download port is used to download stored data into a PC via the supplied serial cable.
- Detector Port - The detector port is a fixed 2.5mm universal port, and connects to ST, SC, or FC connectors equally well without any loss of accuracy. There is no need to change or maintain expensive adapter caps.
- Tone Mode - When ‘Hz’ is visible on the display, the WaveTester is checking for the presence of a modulated optical signal. These modulated signals are used to automatically switch wavelengths when they are sent by an OWL light source with modulation capability.
- Power Reading - The power reading displays the level of optical power being received by the photodector, and is displayed in either dBm, dB, milliwatts, or microwatts.
- Battery Indicator - The battery indicator shows the amount of life is remaining in the battery. Also, when the battery recharger is in use, the bars in the battery icon are animated to show that the recharger is active.
- Data Indicator - This icon shows whether there is data stored in the WaveTester.
- Units Indicator - The units indicator shows which units are being currently displayed. Units are shown in either dBm, dB, uW, or mW.
- Wavelength Indicator - The wavelength indicator shows the currently selected wavelength in nanometers (nm).
- SAVE / DOWNLOAD button - To store a data point, press this button. Hold the button to download data points in comma-delimited format. This button can also be used to erase all stored data if it is held while the meter is being powered ON.
- ON / OFF / Backlight button - When the unit is off, press this button to power on. When the unit is on, press this button to toggle the backlight on and off. When the unit is on, hold this button to power off.
- AUTO button - Press this button to change wavelengths. Hold this button to set the meter in AUTO mode. AUTO mode scans incoming power for modulated optical signals, and switches wavelengths automatically when a corresponding modulated signal is received (for use with WaveSource light sources only.)
- UNITS / ZERO button - Press this button to change display units - either dBm, dB, uW or mW. Holding this button will set a ZERO reference for the currently selected wavelength.
The Dual OWL is a multimode light source. Its output is temperature-stabilized for accurate measurements. Two connector options are available:(ST and SC).
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Functional Description
- 850nm Port - Houses a 850nm multimode source and can be either a ST or SC connector.
- Charger Port - Allows for charging of re-chargable 9-volt batteries, as well as wall power operation.DO NOT USE BATTERY CHARGING PORT WITH NON- RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, AS THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM TO THE UNIT AND/OR THE USER.
- 1300nm Port - Houses a 1300nm multimode source and can be either a ST or SC connector.
- 850nm Indicator LED - Indicates the ON/OFF status of the 850nm LED source.
- 1300nm Indicator LED - Indicates the ON/OFF status of the 1300nm LED source.
- Charger Indicator LED - Indicates the status of the charger port.
- Power Button - Powers the unit ON or OFF.
- Wavelength Select Button - Switches the unit between 850nm and 1300nm.
The Laser OWL is a singlemode light source. Its outputs are temperature-stabilized for accurate measurements. Certification of multimode fiber links at 850 nm and 1300 nm, and singlemode fiber links at 1310 nm and 1550 nm.Two connector options are available: ST and SC.
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Functional Description
- 1310nm port - Houses a 1310nm singlemode source and can be either a ST, SC, or FC connector.
- Charger Port - Allows for charging of re-chargable 9-volt batteries, as well as wall power operation. DO NOT USE BATTERY CHARGING PORT WITH NON- RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, AS THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM TO THE UNIT AND/OR THE USER.
- 1550nm port - Houses a 1550nm singlemode source and can be either a ST, SC, or FC connector.
- 1310nm Indicator LED - Indicates the ON/OFF status of the 1310nm laser source.
- 1550nm Indicator LED - Indicates the ON/OFF status of the 1550nm laser source.
- Charger Indicator LED - Indicates the status of the charger port.
- Power Button - Powers the unit ON or OFF.
- Wavelength Select Button - Switches the unit between 850nm and 1300nm.
NOTE: During normal operation, if the Output LED (3) is not lit, this indicates that the battery has insufficient power, and must be replaced.