Optical Wave Expert
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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser Nominal Wavelength | C-band tunable 1527.99-1567.95nm ITU-T G.694.1 channels 12-62 (191.2-196.2THz) |
| Central Wavelength Uncertainty | DWDM 50GHz channel wavelength control |
| Channel Spacing | DWDM 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 Points | Up 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 Channels | ITU-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 |
| Display | 7in (178mm) outdoor-enhanced touchscreen, 800×480 TFT |
| Interfaces | Two USB2.0 ports RJ45 LAN 10/100Mbit/s |
| Storage | 2GB internal memory (20000 OTDR traces, typical) |
| Batteries | Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 8 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138 |
| Power Supply | Power 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 Humidity | 0% 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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<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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