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Micro OWL 2 Series Optical Power Meters
The Micro OWL 2 is one of the world’s smallest optical power meters to offer so many features, including a 0.15 dB accuracy over its normal operating range.  It is as feature-packed and accurate as optical power meters costing hundreds of dollars more.  This combination of features, size, accuracy, and price make it a tremendous value for the optical fiber professional.

The Micro OWL 2 is a high accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor controlled, optical power meter.  It has an small handheld case made from high impact plastic, a backlit, graphic, liquid crystal display, and 18-key keypad for easy data entry.  It can be ordered with an integrated visual fault locator (in the place of the battery charger).  The meter will operate for over 100 hrs on a standard 9v battery and has built-in automatic shutdown.

The Micro OWL 2 includes a built-in Fiber Loss Wizard that helps you easily calculate the allowable loss for the fiber runs that you will be measuring.  The meter stores physical fiber characteristics for four different locations, or links.  This includes: link name, date, fiber type, fiber length, connectors, splices, temperature, and calculated or entered reference power values for three wavelengths.  In addition the meter will store up to 1000 measured data points with labels. Each value includes the fiber type and link.  The stored information can be selectively viewed, edited (measured again), printed, or deleted.  The meter will print formatted reports of selected stored data directly using the built in serial port, or all of the stored data can be downloaded to our free OWL Reporter™ data management and reporting software.

 

 

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Key Benefits:
  • InGaAs photodetector
  • 2.5mm / 1.25mm universal connector
  • Multimode and singlemode ready
  • NIST Traceable
  • Separate zero reference for each calibrated wavelength
  • Small, hand-held size
  • Ergonomic protective rubber boot
  • Built-in Loss Wizard certifies fiber links against a myriad of national and international cabling standards
  • Up to 1000 stored data points
  • Serial Data Interface
  • Free OWL Reporter Software
  • Long battery life - over 100 hrs on one alkaline 9v battery
  • Large backlit LCD display allows accurate readings in dBm, dB, and microwatts
  • Battery life, stored data, temperature and power units indicator
  • Versatile 18-keypad operation
  • Measurement range: +5 to -70 dBm
  • Absolute accuracy: +/- 0.15 dB
  • Resolution: 0.01dB

      

WaveSource Series Fiber Optic Light Sources
WaveSource series fiber optic light sources offer the fiber optic professional a wide range of options for their testing needs.  Many different combinations are available: multimode only, singlemode only, or both multimode and singlemode.  Our quad-wavelength version (WS-MDSD) has all four wavelengths (850, 1300, 1310, 1550) in one unit!  Visual Fault Locators (VFL) can also be added to multimode only and singlemode only versions.  VFLs can be used in both multimode and singlemode fibers.

All versions of the WaveSource have two transmission modes: Continuous Wave (CW) for accurate temperature-stabilized fiber optic tests; and modulated mode.  Modulated mode provides for an auto-testing function when used with the Fiber OWL 4 or WaveTester optical power meters.  The modulated signal from the WaveSource tells the WaveTester to switch to the currently selected wavelength, which eliminates much of the guesswork during tests, and saves valuable time.

WaveSource light sources come configured with your choice of SC, ST, or FC connector ports.

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Get up to all four testing Wavelengths* in one small handheld unit! 
 
Key Benefits:
 
  • Highly stabilized
  • Rugged & Economical
  • Output Power: -10 dBm (singlemode sources)
  • Output Power: -20 dBm (multimode sources)
  • CW or modulated output
  • Compact Size
  • Photodiode Compensated
  • Extended Battery Life
  • Low Battery Indicator
  • NIST Traceable
  • Available with SC, ST, or FC fiber connectors
  • Models can include different combinations of singlemode, multimode, and/or VFL light sources
  • Small, hand-held size

Automatic Wavelength detection when used with the Fiber OWL 4 or WaveTester optical power meters!

LASER High Output Optical Talk Set - (LASER HOOTS)

Laser HOOTS (one talk set = two units)
Click Left Unit image 8kHz Sample(167K)  and Right unit for 22kHz Sample (807K)
Key Benefits
  • Immune to electromagnetic interference
  • Automatic volume control
  • 20dB dynamic range
  • Long range  (~40 kilometers)
  • Optically compensated
  • Long battery life (>25 hours)
  • Low battery indicator
  • Signal indicator
The Laser HOOTS is a high output optical talk set designed to work with single mode fiber, and will automatically adjust the volume to compensate for fiber loss over a 20 dB range of input light power.  

Two units are included with each set; one for each end of the fiber pair that you use to communicate.  It uses our laser light source technology to convert your voice into optical signals.  The Laser HOOTS is a reliable alternative to wireless communications systems within a fiber optic network environment due to its range, security, and electromagnetic immunity. 

 

          
PCVFL (Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locator)

PCVFL (Precision Coupled Visual Fault Locator) is a light-weight, hand-held tool used to quickly troubleshoot faults in the continuity of both single mode and multi-mode fibers, especially at fiber launch points or in OTDR dead zones.  A high intensity visible red laser beam is precision-coupled into a optical fiber; breaks and micro-bends in the fiber deflect the red light into the fiber jacket, producing a red glow at the point of the fault.

Key Specifications:

  • Visual Range up to 5 km (3.1 miles)

  • Optical Output -2dBm red laser

  • Optical Transmission Continuous Wave

  • Pulsed at 6 Hz w/12.5% duty cycle

  • Dimensions 4.94 x 2.75 x 1.28 in

  • Weight 6 ounces

  • CW Mode - 15 hours use on one 9v battery

  • Pulsed Mode - 120 hours use on one 9v battery

  • Low battery indicator

  • Handheld /Lightweight

Typical battery life in CW mode is 15 hours, and the short 12.5% duty cycle in pulsed mode extends the battery life to 120 hours of continuous use.

The PCVFL ships standard with ST connectors.

 

An example of PCVFL being used as a fiber identifier up to 5 kilometers in a singlemode or mutlimode fiber link.

Additionally, the PCVFL can be used as an end-to-end visual fiber identifier, which is useful for locating fibers terminated in poorly labeled or unlabeled fiber patch panels. A single switch is used to operate the PCVFL, toggling the unit between OFF, CW (continuous wave), and Pulsed modes 

An example of PCVFL being used as a fault locator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extreme caution must be exercised when operating the PCVFL. Lasers such as the ones in the PCVFL produce intense beams of laser light that are harmful to the eye. Exposure to such energy can cause serious retina damage, and prolonged exposure can cause blindness. TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY: NEVER LOOK INTO A LIGHT SOURCE OR THE END OF A FIBER THAT MAY BE  ENERGIZED BY A SOURCE!

 

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