Optical Light Source

Overview

Optical Attenuation Measurement (Optical Loss Test Set)

Get your ARGUS ready for the future and upgrade it with the new Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS). An OLTS calculates signal loss (attenuation) in fibre-optic cables and assesses the quality of data transmission. It enables precise measurements of optical loss in both directions to support installation, maintenance and fault-finding in fibre-optic networks. The OLTS is available for the ARGUS 300, 260, F300, F240 and F200 models with 3xOPM. For the ARGUS 300, 260 and 163, the ARGUS Optical Power Meter is also required. The OLTS enables level measurement at an adjustable wavelength, with attenuation calculated relative to a reference value. The Optical Light Source is available with either two (1310 & 1550 nm) or four wavelengths (1310, 1490, 1550 & 1625 nm).

Optical Light Source (OLS)

The Optical Light Source transmits an identifier which the ARGUS F300, F240 and F200 can recognise and evaluate. With the ARGUS 300 and 260, the identifier is recognised and evaluated by the OPM. The OLS always transmits at the same, fixed transmission power. The ARGUS 300, 260, F300, F240, F200 and 163 automatically detect the wavelength at which the signal is being transmitted and display the attenuation. The OLS can switch between wavelengths sequentially.

Technical data

Wavelength: 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm (±10 nm)
Connector: SC/APC with dust protection and loss protection
Short-term stability (15 minutes): 1310 nm < ±0.05 dB, 1490 nm < ±0.10 dB, 1550 nm < ±0.05 dB, 1625 nm < ±0.10 dB
Long-term stability (5 hours): 1310 nm < ±0.10 dB, 1490 nm < ±0.20 dB, 1550 nm < ±0.10 dB, 1625 nm < ±0.20 dB
Spectral width: 1 nm
Frequency: 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Auto wavelength: Protocol-based wavelength and TX power transmission
Power: −5 dBm ±0.5 dB
Automatic switch-off: yes
Backlight: yes
Power supply: 2× Ni-MH AA (2500 mAh), AC/DC charger
Dimensions (L × W × H): 160 × 76 × 45 mm
Net weight: 270 g
Accessories: AC/DC charger, 2 × AA rechargeable batteries