Specifications

Ordering Info
490.00
900.00
1490.00
1850.00
HO-850 HOOTS 850 multimode talk set (850nm; LED; ST connectors)
HO-1300 HOOTS 1300 multimode talk set (1300nm; LED; ST connectors)
LH-1310 Laser HOOTS 1310 singlemode talk set (1310nm; Laser; ST connectors)
LH-1550 Laser HOOTS 1550 singlemode talk set (1550nm; Laser; ST connectors)
Description
HOOTS stands for High Output Optical Talk Set. HOOTS Series fiber optic talk sets use our light source
technology to convert your voice into optical signals, and provide full-duplex communications using a pair of
terminated optical fibers. These talk sets are a reliable alternative to wireless communications systems used
within a premise environment due to their electromagnetic immunity. We designed the HOOTS Series to be
economical in order to be sold as an alternative to walkie-talkies. Optionally, they can be embedded as a
permanent part of a fiber network installation. Use them during the installation for end-to-end voice
communications, then after installation leave them attached to a spare pair of optical fibers inside the fiber
patch panel. This way, the HOOTS can be used by Information Technology (I.T.) personnel for
communications whenever operations or management functions need to be done in the fiber cable closet.
There are several advantages to using a fiber talk set versus walkie talkies. The first advantage is when I.T.
personnel are setting up voice or data optical equipment, they may give away passwords and secret net
addresses over un-secure walkie-talkie channels to a nearby neighborhood of listening ears! The second
advantage is that everyone is buying these cheap walkie-talkies from the local discount stores. It’s getting
much more difficult to find free channels over the air waves. The third advantage is the noise and walls in
many plants drown out radio signals. Fiber communications is more secure and most of all, immune to the
effects of EMI/RFI. Four models are available: HOOTS 850 and HOOTS 1300 for communicating over
multimode fibers, and Laser HOOTS 1310 and Laser HOOTS 1550 for singlemode fibers. Each set comes
with a headset and headset adapter, hard-shell carrying case, protective rubber boots, carrying straps, 9-volt
batteries, NIST-traceable certificate of calibration, and CD-ROM with operations manual.
Specifications
Center Wavelength
850
1300
1310
1550
Spectral Width
850
1300
1310
1550
Output Power
multimode
singlemode
Receiver Dynamic Range
Initial Accuracy
Dimensions
850 +30 / -10 nm
1300 ± 50 nm
1310 ± 20 nm
1550 ± 30 nm
50 nm
180 nm
2 nm
2 nm
-20.0 dBm (LED)
-10.0 dBm (FP laser)
-20 to -40 dBm
± 0.10 dB
4.94” x 2.75” x 1.28”
To calculate talkset distance: D = R / A
where: D = talkset distance
R = dynamic range (HOOTS = 20 dB)
A= typical fiber attenuation at specified λ
Example (λ = 1300nm, R = 20 dB, A = 1.0 dB/km):
D = 20 dB / (1.0 dB/km) = 20 km
Fiber Optic
Test Equipment