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The OptoTest OP715 Benchtop LED/LASER Source can be configured up to 4 channels with a mix of LEDs and/or LASERs. Ideal as a compact, stand-alone source or used in conjunction with an optical power meter to measure insertion loss. Factory configurable wavelength mix including LED and LASER.
Product Features
Single/Dual Channel LED Source
The LED Source offers controlled launch conditions to meet specific CPR (Coupled Power Ratio) and the more detailed IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission) requirements. Offered standard with 62.5μm fiber and 850nm or 1300nm LEDs,
it can also be configured with other fiber sizes and industry-available wavelengths to meet unique applications.
- Factory configurable wavelength mix
- Adjustable power level from 0% to 100% either through the front panel or USB port
- Controlled launch condition, customer specified
- Dual wavelength operation with internal WDM
- Support of most common connector options (FC, ST, SC, LC, etc…)
Single/Dual Channel LASER Source
The stabilized LASER Source offers Fabry Perot (FP) or distributed feedback (DFB) LASERs for standard wavelengths such as 635nm, 850nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, and 1625nm. Sources may be combined internally into a single output port.
- Adjustable power level up to +13dBm, depending on the LASER, either through the front panel or USB port
- Support of most common connector options (FC, ST, SC, LC, etc…)
- Supports Thermally Electric Cooled LASERs
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.