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Viavi OLP-38 High-Power Optical Power Meter

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Viavi OLP-38 High-Power Optical Power Meter
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Viavi OLP-38 is a high-power optical power meter with filtered InGaAs detector for CATV and amplified DWDM systems supporting 780–1650 nm wavelengths.

Model OLP-38 (2302/03)
Manufacturer Viavi
Category Network & Fiber Optic Test
Availability Made to order

Overview

The Viavi SmartPocket OLP-38 is a high-power optical power meter designed for CATV systems with analog RF transmission and amplified DWDM network applications. It features a filtered InGaAs detector and supports wavelength measurements from 780 to 1650 nm, making it suitable for complex fiber optic installations requiring higher power handling than standard meters.

Part of the SmartPocket family of compact optical power meters, the OLP-38 offers excellent price-to-performance ratio in a rugged, pocket-sized design optimized for field deployment.

Key Features

  • Filtered InGaAs detector for high-power measurements up to +26 dBm
  • Wavelength range: 780 to 1650 nm with 1 nm step size
  • Six calibrated wavelengths: 850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm
  • Five programmable wavelength presets
  • Auto-wavelength recognition for faster, error-free testing
  • Internal memory stores 100 test results
  • Multiple measurement units: dB, dBm, Watts
  • Tone detection at 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz
  • Universal optical interface for 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm connectors
  • Micro USB interface for power and data transfer
  • Battery life exceeding 200 hours

Applications

  • CATV systems with analog RF transmission
  • Amplified DWDM network testing and maintenance
  • High-power fiber optic system installation and troubleshooting
  • LAN/WAN and enterprise fiber network deployment
Detector Type InGaAsInGaAsFiltered InGaAs
Optical Interface/Connectors Universal 2.5 mm/1.25 mm (1)Universal 2.5 mm/1.25 mm (1)Universal 2.5 mm/1.25 mm (1)
Wavelength Range 780 to 1600 nm780 to 1650 nm780 to 1650 nm
Wavelength Settings 780 to 1600 nm, step size 1 nm780 to 1650 nm, step size 1 nm780 to 1650 nm, step size 1 nm
Programmable Wavelengths 5 presets (customized)5 presets (customized)5 presets (customized)
Calibrated Wavelengths 850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550 nm850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm850, 980, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm
Power Range –60 to +5 dBm–65 to +10 dBm–50 to +26 dBm
Display Range –60 to +10 dBm–65 to +13 dBm–50 to +26 dBm
Max. Input Power +13 dBm+16 dBm+27 dBm
Measurement Units dB/dBm/WdB/dBm/WdB/dBm/W
Intrinsic Uncertainty (2) ±0.2 dB (±5%)±0.2 dB (±5%)±0.2 dB (±5%)
Linearity (3) ±0.06 dB (–50 to +5 dBm)±0.06 dB (–50 to +5 dBm)±0.06 dB (–32 to +20 dBm)
Tone Detection 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Auto λ Mode (4) YesYesYes
Multi λ Mode (4) TwinTest/serial TripleTestTwinTest/serial TripleTestTwinTest/serial TripleTest
Model Number Description
2302/13 OLP-38 optical power meter Filtered InGaAs, +26 dBm with data storage and USB download capability
OLP-38 - Optical Power Meter, High Power InGaAs (coated) InGaAs (coated), with USB BN 2302/03 BN 2302/13
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