DWDM Tunable Laser Source (TLS)

The FX87 DWDM 96CH Portable Tunable Laser Source  can be tuned to any G.694.1 channel on the 50 GHz frequency grid over the C-band spectrum. Test applications include verifying end-end wavelength routing and troubleshooting passive Multiplexer and Demultiplexer network elements. Optimized for Fiber Deep, Metro and Core networks employing DWDM technology.

  • Low Cost, Hand Held Tunable DWDM Laser Source
    • Fast Boot-up time and laser stabilization (< 5 seconds)
    • Full C-Band tuning (> 80 channels @ 50 GHz spacing)
    • Broadband Optical Power Meter (OPM)
    • Monochrome LCM, 128 x 64 pixels, LED backlight display
    • Li-Polymer rechargeable battery, > 8 hours operation
    • Up to 1920 single wavelength records
    • Non-volatile storage for > 900 measurements
    • USB (wired) or optional Bluetooth (wireless) interface for test result transfer
    • PC software for OPM data transfer and report generation
    • Upload of stored results to VeEX R-Server workforce management system or Fiberizer® Cloud via LT-Sync PC software
    • Rugged, polycarbonate case with impact resistant rubber boot, 1 meter drop tested
    • Splash and dust resistant keypad

  • Tunable Source

    • Wavelength Range: 1527.60 to 15666.31 nm
    • Frequency Range: 191.40 to 196.25 THz
    • 97 (or extra channel, 98 channels)
    • Channel spacing: 50 GHz (ITU G.694.1 grid)
    • Frequency accuracy: ± 2.5 GHz
    • Linewidth: 10 MHz
    • OSNR: 55 dB typical, SMSR: 35 dB minimum
    • Built-in wavelength locker (stable to within ±2.5 GHz)
    • Output Power: + 5 dBm (typical)
    • Laser Safety: Class 1M per IEC 60825-1-2014

    Optical Power Meter (Optional)

    • Accuracy: ± 0.2 dB (5%)
    • WaveID support (using compatible VeEX source)
    • Display resolution: 0.01 dB
    • Measurement range:
      • Standard (PM1) version: -65 to +10 dBm
      • High (PM2) version: -50 to +25 dBm

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