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FOT-300 - Optical loss test set

Overview
Offers up to three singlemode or two multimode wavelengths on a single port and transmits with a wavelength-identification digital encrypted protocol, allowing any compatible unit to automatically use the proper calibration parameters.
FOT-300 - Optical loss test set

Key features

  • No offset nulling required
  • Power autonomy of 260 hours
  • Three-year recommended calibration interval, for  reduced cost of ownership

Applications

  • Data center and private networks
  • LAN/WAN
  • Link-loss characterization
  • Network certification

Specifications

Technical specifications
Specificationsa
ModelFOT-302FOT-302X
Power meter portbGeGeX
Power range (dBm)c10 to —6026 to —50
Range displayed (dBm)Down to —65Down to —50
Number of calibrated wavelengthsd1010
Power uncertaintye±5 % ± 1 nW±5 % ± 1 nW
Resolution (dB)0.01f0.01g
Automatic offset nullinghYesYes
Warmup time (s)h, i00
Display unitsdB/dBm/WdB/dBm/W
Automatic wavelength recognitionjYesYes
Screen refresh rate (Hz)33
Tone detection (Hz)270, 1 k, 2 k270, 1 k, 2 k
Battery life (hours) (typical)260260
Warranty and recommended calibration interval (years)33
Modelk23BL12D
Central wavelength (nm)1310 ± 20 / 1550 ± 20850 ± 25 / 1300 + 50/—20
Model235BL
Central wavelength (nm)1310 ± 20 / 1490 ± 10 / 1550 ± 20
Spectral width (nm)l≤550/135
Spectral width (nm)l≤5
Output power (dBm)≥1/≥1≥—20/≥—20 (62.5/125 μm)
Output power (dBm)≥1/≥—4.5/≥—3
Power stability (dB)m 8 h±0.1±0.1
Power stability (dB)m 8 h±0.1
Battery life (hours)n120120
Battery life (hours)n120
Automatic wavelength recognitionYesYes
Automatic wavelength recognitionYes
Tone generation (Hz)270, 1 k, 2 k270, 1 k, 2 k
Tone generation (Hz)270, 1 k, 2 k
Warranty and recommended calibration interval (years)33
Warranty and recommended calibration interval (years)3
a. Guaranteed unless otherwise specified.
b. All specifications valid at 1550 nm and 23 °C ± 1 °C, with an FC connector.
c. In CW mode; sensitivity defined as 6 x rms noise level.
d. Wavelengths: 830 nm, 850 nm, 980 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1450 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1590 nm and 1625 nm.
e. Traceable to national standards; FOT-302X: up to 20 dBm.
f. From 10 dBm to —50 dBm.
g. From 26 dBm to —35 dBm.
h. Power of > —40 dBm for FOT-302, and of > —25 dBm for FOT-302X.
i. For ±0.05 dB, from 18 °C to 28 °C.
j. At 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm; power > —50 dBm for FOT-302, and > —40 dBm (typical) for FOT-302X.
k. All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 1 °C, with an FC connector.
l. rms for lasers and —3 dB width for LEDs; typical values for LEDs.
m. After a 15-minute warmup; expressed as ± half the difference between the maximum and minimum values measured during the period, with an APC connector on the power meter.
n. Typical autonomy in Auto mode.
General specifications
Size (H x W x D)185 mm x 100 mm x 55 mm (7 ¼ in x 4 in x 2 1/8 in)
Weight0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
TemperatureOperating: —10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage: —40 °C to 70 °C (—40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity0 % to 95 % non-condensing
Laser safetyCLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Standard accessoriesUser guide, certificate of calibration, instrument stickers in six languages, AC adapter, EUI-XX, connector adapter (FOA-XX), AA batteries (3), wrist strap, alcohol cleaning pads