OLS Series Light Sources

AFL is a trusted supplier of optical testing equipment with more than 30 years of experience and tens of thousands of units in use in the field. AFL’s full range of light sources are used for testing single-mode and/or multimode fiber networks. Sources with wave ID can transmit two or more wavelengths simultaneously – decreasing test time and reducing user errors when paired with AFL wave ID power meters.

Designed for the real world:AFL’s light sources were designed to meet the demands of the outside plant environment. They withstand the one-meter drop and have splash resistant controls that are easy to use, even with gloves on.

Flexible and efficient:A range of field-swappable output adapters enables access for cleaning optical ports and supports multiple connector styles. The efficient design provides long test time from globally available AA batteries. External power adapter available for extended testing or lab situations.

Reduce test time and errors:Wave ID (Triple, Dual, or Single) decreases test time while reducing technician errors and CW mode provides continuous output (no encoding).

Supported output modes:Test Tone (2000, 1000, 330, 270 Hz) for use in fiber identification with AFL brand power meters, OTDRs (with fiber end access) or Optical Fiber Identifier (OFI) products for non-intrusive, mid-span testing.

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OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS: OLS4, OLS2-DUAL & OLS1-DUAL MODELS
MODEL OLS1-DUAL
(Single Port b)
OLS2-DUAL
(Single Port)
OLS4
(SM Optical Port)
OLS4
(MM Optical Port)
Wavelength 850 ±30 nm 1300 +30/-20 nm 1310 ±20 nm 1550 ±20 nm 1310 ±20 nm 1550 ±20 nm 850 ±30 nm 1300 +30/-20 nm
Spectral Width 45 nm (typ) 120 nm (typ) 5 nm (max) 5 nm (max) 5 nm (max) 45 nm (typ) 120 nm (typ)
Emitter Type LED Laser Laser LED
Safety Class Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Output Power >-20 dBm, 62.5 μm multimode c 0 dBm, 9 μm single-mode d 0 dBm, 9 μm single-mode >-20 dBm, 62.5 μm multimode c
Output Stability ±0.1 dB over 8 hours (after 5 minutes warm-up) ±0.05 dB over 1 hour (after 15 minutes warm-up)
±0.1 dB over 8 hours (after 15 minutes warm-up)
±0.1 dB over 8 hours (after 5 minutes warm-up)
Tone Output N/A 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz 2 kHz N/A

 

OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS: OLS7 MODELS
MODEL OLS7-FTTH (Single Port) OLS7-3 (Single Port)
Wavelength (±20 nm) 1310 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm 1310 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm
Spectral Width 5 nm 3 nm 5 nm 5 nm 5 nm 2 nm
Emitter Type Laser
Safety Class Class I FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Output Power -5 dBm (typical), 9/125 fiber
Output Stability ±0.05 dB over 1 hour (after 15 minutes warm-up)
±0.1 dB over 8 hours (after 15 minutes warm-up)
Tone Output 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz

 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: ALL OLS MODELS
Available Adapters SC FC, ST, LC
Power
2 AA batteries, optional AC adapter
Battery Life
SM port: 72 hours typical (40 hours minimum). MM port: 30 hours typical (20 hours minimum)
Operating Temperature
-10 °C to 50 °C, 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature
-30 °C to 60 °C, 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Size (H x W x D)
14.0 x 8.1 x 3.8 cm (5.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 in)
Weight 0.29 kg (0.65 lb)

Features

  • Rugged, dependable, and backed by industry-best 5-year warranty
  • Generates up to three Wave ID wavelengths simultaneously – slashing test time
  • Field-swappable connector adapters for maximum flexibility
  • Long battery life from globally available AA batteries

 

Applications

  • Certify multimode and single-mode links per TIA/EIA standards
  • Link loss measurements
  • Pair with power meters, OTDRs or OFIs for testing
  • Fiber identification for splicing and continuity checking