Optical Wave Expert

Optical Wave Expert

Supplier
Exfo
Part Number
Optical Wave Expert
Category
Fiber Test & Measurement
Origin
Canada

The Optical Wave Expert is an innovative device that combines channel power validation with tunable DWDM OTDR capabilities on a single port, enabling efficient measurement, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of optical networks.

Specification Snapshot
Dynamic Range at 20μs (dB)
40
Event Dead Zone (m)
0.7
Attenuation Dead Zone (m)
3.5
Pulse Widths (ns)
5 to 20000
Dynamic Range per Channel (dBm)
10 to -40
Measurement Time (s)
<3
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Overview

The Optical Wave Expert is an innovative device that combines channel power validation with tunable DWDM OTDR capabilities on a single port, enabling efficient measurement, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of optical networks.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Laser Nominal WavelengthC-band tunable 1527.99-1567.95nm ITU-T G.694.1 channels 12-62 (191.2-196.2THz)
Central Wavelength UncertaintyDWDM 50GHz channel wavelength control
Channel SpacingDWDM 100GHz
Dynamic Range at 20μs (dB)40
Event Dead Zone (m)0.7
Attenuation Dead Zone (m)3.5
Distance range (km)0.1 to 400
Pulse Widths (ns)5 to 20000
Sampling PointsUp to 256000
Sampling Resolution (m)0.04 to 10
Distance Accuracy (m)±(0.75+0.0025×distance+resolution)
Wavelength Range (C-band)1527.99-1567.95nm (191.2-196.2THz)
ITU ChannelsITU-T G694.1 channels 12-62
Dynamic Range per Channel (dBm)10 to -40
Maximum Total Safe Power (dBm)20
Absolute Power Uncertainty (dB) (Typical)1
ORL (dB)>35
Measurement Time (s)<3
Calibrated Wavelengths (nm)850,1300,1310,1490,1550,1625,1650
Power Range (dBm)27 to -50
Uncertainty (%)±5%±10mW
Display Resolution (dB)0.01±max to -40dBm
Automatic Offset Nulling Range (dB)Max power to -30dBm
Tone Detection (Hz)270/330/1000/2000
Display7in (178mm) outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800×480 TFT
InterfacesTwo USB2.0 ports RJ45 LAN 10/100Mbit/s
Storage2GB internal memory (20000 OTDR traces, typical)
BatteriesRechargeable lithium-polymer battery 8 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138
Power SupplyPower supply AC/DC adapter, input 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Size (H×W×D)166mm×200mm×68mm (6½in×7⅞in×2¾in)
Weight (with battery)1.5kg (3.3lb)
Operating Temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity0% to 95% noncondensing

Applications

1. DWDM link characterization through MUX, DEMUX, and OADM 2. DWDM link troubleshooting (DAA, RPHY, C-RAN) 3. DWDM metro Ethernet links 4. Deployment of commercial services 5. Point-to-multipoint (P2MP) access networks

Key Features

1. Integrated DWDM channel checker and OTDR on a single port 2. Intelligent channel power level measurements 3. Compact and portable form factor 4. iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions with clear MUX/DEMUX characterization 5. C-BAND ITU-T G.692 DWDM grid channels (12-62) 6. Bar graph and table view on wide touchscreen display 7. In-channel and testing of active networks 8. Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and workflow 9. Market-leading onboard PDF reporting solution and essential PC-based post-processing included for all users

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Supplier Information

<p>EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. As a trusted advisor, we serve fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscale data centers, and leaders in production and R&D. We provide insights into superior network performance, service reliability, and user experience. Backed by 40 years of innovation, EXFO uniquely combines equipment, software and services to enable customers to upgrade 5G, cloud-native and fiber networks faster and more reliably.</p>

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