The OP510 was specifically designed for applications where cost effective solutions for measuring, monitoring and logging of insertion loss or power fluctuations are needed. The OP510 is a small (4"x2"x1.25") desk friendly module designed such that minimal movement and bending of the reference- and test cables is necessary. This results in stable, accurate and repeatable measurements.

The OP510 as well as the OP508 are available with larger area detectors, from 2mm InGaAs to 10mm InGaAs. Larger detectors are used to measure power on multi-fiber connectors such as MT-RJ (3mm), ribbon fibers with MTP or SMC connectors, use 5mm for singlemode, or 10mm for multimode.

 

A unique feature of the OP510 is the 16 position bargraph that displays the user the approximate power absolute or relative power level. The TEST button on the module allows the user to the reference function or to trigger a computer based measurement.

The OP510 is offered with various detectors with the commonly used 5/8" adapter system or fixed optical interfaces. These options cover wide variety of applications.

The USB powered module connects directly to the computer. OptoTest provides for drivers and applications allowing the user to perform common measurement tasks such as EXCEL compatible data logging or time-stamped stability measurements.

High precision fiber optic power measurements

• Extended optical power measurement range, depending on the selected detector +10dBm..-80dBm for InGaAs detector, +6dBm..-75dBm for Silicon detector.

• Wide wavelength range 840nm ...1700nm (InGaAs) or
  580nm ... 1080nm (Silicon)

• Tight linearity specifications: +/- 0.05dB

• Great measurement resolution of 0.001 dB

Integrated ambient temperature tracking

• The OP510 measures the ambient temperature in either Celsius or Fahrenheit over the entire temperature range of the instrument with a 0.1ºC resolution. This unique feature eliminate the need for external temperature tracking during long term stability measurements.

USB Data and Power Interface

• The OP510 is powered by the USB bus, it connects to any computer with a USB 1.1 or later interface.

• User friendly applications allow the user to perform common measurement tasks such as EXCEL logging of power levels or time stamped stability measurements including the tracking of ambient temperature.