Acterna Optical Laser Source OLS-15

High performance single port dual laser source

Acterna high power singlemode Twintest and auto wavelength

Highlights
laser source detection
OLS-15 is a high power singlemode OLS-15 can be used with an Acterna – Rugged, compact and lightweight
laser source designed for use with OLP (optical power meter) for Twintest – Ideal for networks with singlemode
all Acterna’s high performance and and auto wavelength detection. fibers and long distance links
pocket-sized optical power meters. The actual used wavelength is – Three year recalibration period
automatically detected by the OLP – One port for dual wavelength
High performance which then switches to the right wave- – Auto-λ and Twintest
The power and stability of the OLS-15 length range. TwinTest provides two – Simple, reliable operation
source make it ideal for use with wavelength loss measurements – PC and APC versions
singlemode fibers and for accurate automatically. Both functions
monitoring of long distance links. help to avoid errors during the
measurement procedure.
Universal adapters provide reliable,
reproduceable connection to all A single port provides connection for
common fiber optic connector types. 1310 and 1550 nm testing. This saves
connect/disconnect time as well as
reducing cleaning procedures and
connector abrasion.
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Ordering information
Optical Laser Source
– Acterna OLS-15: /PC or /APC BN 2238/01 or /11
– Calibration report for OLS-15 BN 2238/90.01

Specifications(1)
– Optical source type Dual FP laser
Automatic identification of – Wavelength(2)(3) 1310 ±20 nm/1550 ±20 nm
– FWHM spectral width(4) <5 nm /<5 nm
individual fibers – Output power (CW) into 9/125 µm
OLS-15 can be used with an – Class 1 laser as per IEC 825 -7 dBm
Acterna OLP to detect the modulation – Output level reduction
frequency of the fiber to be measured, In Twintest mode, AUTO-l and FMOD 3 dB

for identification purposes. Total output power uncertainty(5)

in range -10 to +55°C ±1 dB
Rugged field instrumentation
Output signal stability
OLS-15 can be operated with AC,
(valid for CW and modulated signals)
dry or rechargeable batteries. It is
– Short-term
supplied in a robust housing, with (15 min, -10 to +55°C, ∆T = ±0.3K) ±0.02 dB typ.
splash-proof foil keypad and protec- – Long-term (8h, -10 to +55°C, ∆T = ±3 K)
tors for the optical connectors, to ±0.2 dB
ensure reliable operation even in Modes
harsh field conditions. – CW continuous wave output signal
– TWIN Test alternating output signal with 1310
or 1550 nm identifiers
– AUTO-λ
output signal has 1310 or 1550 nm identifier
– FMOD square wave modulation
(270 Hz, 1 kHz or 2 kHz, selectable)

Optical connector
Physical Contact (PC) or
Angled Physical Contact (APC)
– Interchangeable test adapters for
BN 2060/00.XX series
e.g., DIN, FC, SC, LC, E2000 and others
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General specifications Delivery contents
– European version BN 2238/90.02
– Power supply OLS-15 Single port dual laser 1310/1550 nm – UK version BN 2238/90.03
Dry batteries 2 x Mignon (AA size), 1.5 V – 1 interchangeable adapter – US version BN 2238/90.04
Rechargeable batteries from BN 2060/00.XX range – Australian version BN 2238/90.05
NiCd cells 2 x Mignon (AA size), 1.2 V – 2 dry batteries Mignon (AA size), 1.5 V – Japanese version BN 2238/90.06
– Operating time – Operating manual – Neck strap BN 820/00.52
– Dry batteries typical 28 hours – ABK-30 storage box for optical accessories
NiCds typical 9 hours BN 2126/30
– Battery/NiCd power saving Accessories
– Equipment case MK-1 BN 2090/13
The instrument switches off automatically after – Optical connector cleaning kit BN 2229/90.07 (rigid shell case for 2 x OLX-1x plus accessories)
approx. 20 min (function can be disabled) – Spare tape for cleaning kit BN 2229/90.08 – Equipment bag MT-2 BN 2126/01
– AC separate AC adapter – NiCd cells, Mignon (AA) type (nylon bag for 2 x OLX-1x plus accessories)
– Battery charging internally using AC adapter (2 required per instrument) BN 2229/90.02 – Equipment bag MT-3 BN 2126/02
externally with charger unit (nylon bag for 3 x OLX-1x plus accessories)
– Electromagnetic compatibility Battery charger (for external charging) – Equipment bag MT-22 BN 2126/22
corresponds to EN standards – 230 V, European AC line plug BN 2229/90.03 (nylon bag for 1 x OLX-1x and
50 081-1 and 50 082-1 (CE conformance) – 110 V, US AC line plug BN 2229/90.09 1 x OLX-x plus accessories)
– Recommended calibration interval 3 years – 230 V, UK AC line plug BN 2229/90.19 – Equipment bag MT-32 BN 2126/32
– Ambient temperature -10 to +55°C (nylon bag for 1 x OLX-1x and
– Storage and transport -40 to +70°C 2 x OLX-x plus accessories)
– Dimensions (w x h x d) – Equipment case MK-4 BN 2092/12
approx. 95 x 49 x 195 mm (rigid shell case for 3 x OLX-1x plus accessories)
– Weight (including batteries/NiCds)
approx. 500 g Detailed information about test adapters, cables
and fiber-optic couplers can be found in separate
datasheet: “Acterna fiber-optic test adapters
and cables”.

(1)
All data valid after a 15 minute warm up time
(2)
Other wavelengths on request
(3)
At 23°C ±3K
(4)
According to Telecordia number TR-TSY-000887
(5)
Depends on the quality of the applied conector
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