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The OP850 offers a very efficient solution for measuring insertion loss (IL) on multiple fiber cables or ribbon cables with MTP or MXC components. Insertion loss (IL) is quickly and accurately measured with the use of continuous wave (CW) sources in both single mode (SM) or multimode (MM) wavelengths combined with a highly repeatable optical switch. The system can be customized with multiple wavelengths and include between 4 and 24 channels.
Product Features
- Ideal for MTP/MPO ribbon cables
- Configurable for harsh environment connectors such as 29504 or 38999
- High speed USB Interface for communication
- Cable test software OPL-MAX available for writing measurement data directly into a spreadsheet
- Interface to custom applications via DLL
- Fully automated, single wavelength, dual wavelength or quad wavelength insertion loss measurement
- Multimode source with controlled launch condition available for underfill, full-fill or overfill
- Various detector options for single fiber, duplex fiber, or ribbon fiber cables
Product Specs
Return Loss | Single Mode | FTTX | Multimode |
Source Wavelength | 1310nm, 1550nm | 1310nm, 1550nm, 1490nm, 1625nm | 850nm, 1300nm |
Calibrated Measurement Range |
-10dB to -80dB | -10dB to -80dB | -10dB to -58dB |
Measurement Linearity | ±1dB (-12dB to -72dB) | ±1dB (-12dB to -72dB) | ±1dB (-10dB to -45dB) |
Distance Range | up to 2500 meters | ||
Mandrel-free minimum distance | 1.7 meters (both reflections <-45dB) | ||
Insertion Loss | Single Mode | FTTX | Multimode |
Source Center Wavelength | ±30nm from nominal | ±30nm from nominal | ±30nm from nominal |
Source Bandwidth | <10nm | <10nm | <140nm (850nm) <200nm (1300nm) |
Internal Fiber | 9/125μm (SMF28) | 9/125μm (SMF28) | 50/125μm, 62.5/125μm, 105/125μm |
Launch Condition | N/A | N/A | Available upon request |
Output Power* (typical) | -1.5dBm | -2.5dBm | -18dBm(850nm) -20dBm(1300nm): 62.5/125μm |
Insertion Loss Stability** | ±0.02dB | ±0.02dB | ±0.02dB |
Deviation ± 0.05dB | 0dBm to -65dBm at 1490nm | ||
Deviation ± 0.01dB | <10dB power variation |
*For single channel systems. **Over 1 hour with a max. change of 1ºC. ***For 1, 2, and 3mm detectors.
Optical Power Meter | 1mm InGaAs | 3mm InGaAS | 5mm InGaAs | 10mm InGaAs | 3mm Silicon |
Measurement Range | +6dBm to -72dBm at 1490nm |
+3dBm to -72dBm at 1490nm |
0dBm to -65dBm at 1490nm |
0dBm to -55dBm at 1490nm |
0dBm to -65dBm at 980nm |
Wavelength Range | 850nm to 1650nm | 400nm to 1100nm | |||
Selectable Wavelength | Standard wavelengths (850nm, 980nm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, 1625nm) | Standard wavelengths (650nm, 850nm, 980nm) |
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Measurement Resolution (Display) | 0.001dB | ||||
Absolute Accuracy | ±0.25 dB at calibration conditions for all NIST traceable wavelengths | ||||
Deviation ± 0.05dB | +3dBm to -65m at 1490nm |
0dBm to -65dBm at 1490nm |
0dBm to -55dBm at 1490nm |
0dBm to -45dBm at 1490nm |
0dBm to -55dBm at 980nm |
Deviation ± 0.01dB | <10dB power variation |
<10dB power variation |
<10dB power variation |
<10dB power variation |
<10dB power variation |
Source | 1310nm/1550nm LASER | 1310nm/1490nm/1550nm/1625nm LASER | 850nm/1300nm LED |
Source Center Wavelength | ±30nm from nominal | ±30nm from nominal | ±30nm from nominal |
Source Bandwidth | <10nm | <10nm | <140nm (850nm) <200nm (1300nm) |
Internal Fiber | 9/125μm (SMF28) | 9/125μm (SMF28) | 50/125μm, 62.5/125μm, 105/125μm |
Launch Condition | N/A | N/A | Available upon request |
Output Power (typical) | -1.5dBm | -2.5dBm | -18dBm(850nm) -20dBm(1300nm): 62.5/125μm |
Source Stability* | ±0.02dB | ±0.02dB | ±0.02dB |
* Over 1 hour with a max. change of 1ºC.
Measurement Timing | Single Mode | FTTX | Multimode |
IL and RL, Dual Wavelength | 3s* | 6s | 3s* |
Switching Time (Multichannel) | 100ms |
* Using the front panel in Dual ILRL mode or running OPL-Pro with real-time update enabled.
Mainframe | Half-Rack Units | Full-Rack Units | OP710s/OP740s | OP940-SWs |
Dimensions | 8 ⅜” x 3.5” x 12” | 16 ¾” x 3.5” x 12” | 16 ¾” x 3.5” x 8” | 16 ¾” x 3.5” x 1 |
Power Supply | 90VAC ... 264VAC; 47Hz to 63Hz; 0.7Amps (115VAC) 0.4Amps (230VAC); Fuse: T1A, 250V | Warm-up time | 5-15 minutes | |
Operating Temperature | 5℃ to 40℃ | Maximum Relative humidity* | 80% |
* For temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
Specifications are subject to change, please confirm specific performance characteristics of the product at the time of ordering. All specifications are valid within temperature range of 18ºC to 24ºC unless otherwise noted. For additional specifications please contact OptoTest.