FlowScout™ PON Optical Power Meter

AFL is a trusted supplier of optical testing equipment with more than 30 years of experience and tens of thousands of units in the field. AFL’s full range of N.I.S.T. traceable power meters are used for testing single-mode and/or multimode fiber networks.

Designed for all:AFL’s power meters are designed to meet the demands in an outside plant environment. The FlowScout PON optical power meter easily withstands a one-meter drop and has splash resistant controls that are easy to use, even with gloves on.

Flexible and efficient:A range of field-swappable output adapters support multiple connector styles and enables access for easy cleaning. The efficient design ensures a long run time from its rechargeable Li-Polymer battery and includes an auto-off feature to save power.

Stores test results:The built-in File Management system allows technicians to organize test results into multiple files and transfer them via USB to a PC for analyzing, generating reports, and printing. The FlowScouts QR code feature can easily collect and transfer test data via any smart devices.

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OPTICAL
MODEL TPPM-GP (Upcoming) TPPM-XG
Upstream Wavelength 1310 nm 1270 nm 1310 nm
Measurement Range -28 to +13 dBm -28 to +13 dBm -28 to +13 dBm
Downstream Wavelength 1490 nm 1550 nm 1490 nm 1550 nm 1577 nm
Measurement Range -50 to +13 dBm -35 to +26 dBm -50 to +13 dBm -35 to +26 dBm -50 to +17 dBm
Accuracy b ±0.50 dB @0 dBm
Resolution 0.01 dB
Insertion Loss 1.7 dB Typical
Inline ORL 55 dB typical
Measurement Units dBm, μW

 

GENERAL
Power Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery
Adapter Caps SC APC standard, LC APC available
Battery Life >8 hours
Recharge time ~4 hours
Operating Temperature -10 °C to 50 °C, 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C, 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Size (H x W x D) 17.1 x 10.4 x 4.6 cm (6.75 x 4.1 x 1.8 in)
Weight 0.59 kg (1.3 lb)

Notes:

  1. All specifications valid at 25°C unless otherwise
  2. Accuracy was measured at 25 ºC and -10 dBm per I.S.T. standards.

Features

  • Detect multiple wavelengths automatically – NO setup required!
  • Detects GPON, XGS-PON, and Video signals all at once
  • Rugged and water resistant, IP54 rating
  • Field-swappable connector adapters
  • Large color touchscreen display daylight viewable
  • Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery

 

Applications

  • Detects and measures PON upstream and downstream signals
  • PON network activation
  • BPON, EPON, GPON, 10G-EPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON, Video network verification and troubleshooting
  • Evaluate PON power level Pass/Fail based on limits