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OFL280 Handheld FTTx OTDR
OTDR
Emitter Type Laser
Safety Class Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11,
IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Fiber Type Single-mode
Available Wavelengths 1310/1490/1550/1625 nm
Wavelength Tolerance ±20/±20/±20/±10 nm
Dynamic Range (SNR=1) 30/30/30/28 dB
Event Dead Zone
1
1.3 m
Attenuation Dead Zone @ 5ns
2
Typical 5.0 m, maximum 6.0 m
Pulse Widths 5, 10, 30, 100, 300 ns, 1, 3, 10 µs
Range Settings 250 m to 256 km
Data Points Up to 16,000
Data Point Spacing 12.5 cm (range < 4 km),
Range/16000 (range > 4 km)
Group Index of Refraction (GIR) 1.4000 to 1.6000
Distance Uncertainty (m) ± (1 + 0.005% x distance + data point spacing)
Trace File Format Bellcore GR-196 V.1.1
Trace File Storage Medium Internal memory (>1000 traces)
Data Transfer to PC USB cable
OTDR Modes Full Auto, End Locate, Expert, Live
1. Typical distance between the two points 1.5 dB down each side of a reflective
spike caused by a -45 dB event using 10 ns pulse width.
2. Typical distance from event location to point where trace is within 0.5 dB of
backscatter.
OPTICAL POWER METER
Calibrated Wavelengths 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm
Detector Type InGaAs
Measurement Range +23 to - 50 dBm
Tone Detect Range +3 to -35 dBm
Wavelength ID Range +3 to -35 dBm
Accuracy
1
± 0.25 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
Measurement Units dBm or watts
1. At calibration wavelengths, and power level of approximately -10 dBm.
PON POWER METER
Calibrated Wavelengths 1490, 1550 nm
Detector Type InGaAs
Isolation > 40 dB
Measurement Range +23 to – 50 dBm
Accuracy
1
± 0.5 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
Measurement Units dBm or watts
1. At calibration wavelengths, and power levels of approximately -5 dBm for
1550 nm and -10 dBm for 1490 nm.
LASER SOURCE
Emitter type Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11,
IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Fiber type Single-mode
Available Wavelengths (nm) 1310/1490/1550 or 1310//1550/1625
Wavelength Tolerance ± 20, ± 10 nm @ 1625 nm
Spectral Width (FWHM) 5 nm (maximum)
Internal Modulation 1 kHz, 2 kHz, CW
Wavelength ID (one, two, or
three wavelengths)
Compatible with Noyes Optical Power Meters and
Light Sources
Output Power Stability < ± 0.25 dB after 15 min
Output Power – 3 dBm
VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR
Emitter Type Laser
Safety Class Class II FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11,
IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Wavelength 650 nm
Output Power (nominal) 0.8 mW into SMF-28
GENERAL
Size (in boot) 19 x 11.2 x 4.7 cm (7.5 x 4.4 x 1.9 in)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.7 lb)
Operational Temperature -10 to +50°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20 to +60°C, 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Power Rechargeable Li-Ion or AC adapter
Battery Life
(backlight ON in OTDR mode)
12 hours
Display LCD, 320 x 240, 3.5 inch (89 mm), color,
transflective
OTDR and OPM Ports Switchable, see web site or contact AFL for
available adapter types
Specifications
(All specifications valid at 25°C unless otherwise specified)










