Viavi OLS-36 Quad-Wavelength Optical Light Source
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Viavi OLS-36 is a quad-wavelength optical light source combining multimode and singlemode capabilities, with 850/1300/1310/1550 nm coverage for universal fiber optic testing.
Product details
| Model | OLS-36 (2303/21) |
| Manufacturer | Viavi |
| Category | Network & Fiber Optic Test |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Viavi OLS-36 is a compact, quad-wavelength optical light source that serves as the universal solution for fiber optic network testing. It combines both multimode and singlemode light source capabilities in one pocket-sized unit, covering the full range of wavelengths needed for LAN, WAN, and telecommunications network installation and maintenance.
Key Features
- Quad-wavelength coverage: 850/1300/1310/1550 nm in one unit
- Supports both multimode and singlemode fiber testing
- LED output for multimode, laser output for singlemode
- Dual output ports: one for MM, one for SM wavelengths
- Switchable SC and FC adapters (FC spare included)
- Auto-wavelength and multi-wavelength detection modes
- Tone generator for fiber identification
- 3-year calibration interval
- Pocket-sized rugged design with 30-hour battery life (MM)/80 hours (SM)
Applications
- LAN/WAN network installation and testing
- Enterprise multimode network deployment
- Telecommunications network commissioning
- FTTH/PON network testing
- Fiber continuity and loss measurement
- Universal fiber optic troubleshooting
Included Accessories
- 2 AA alkaline batteries
- Neck strap
- Belt bag
- SC switchable adapter (mounted)
- FC switchable adapter (spare)
Specifications
| Source Type | LEDLaserLED/Laser |
| Laser Safety | IEC 60825-1: 2003 IEC 60825-1: 2007 IEC 60825-1: 2007IEC 60825-1: 2003 IEC 60825-1: 2007 |
| Fiber Type | MM (50/125 μm)SM (9/125 μm)MM (50/125 µm)/SM (9/125 µm) |
| Optical Interface Type | PC/1 single port for all wavelengthsPC/1 single port for all wavelengthsPC/1 port for MM and 1 port for SM |
| Optical Interface Connectors | Fixed: ST Switchable: LC, FC, SC, ST Fixed: LC Switchable SC, FC, ST, LC Switchable: SC, FC, ST, LC |
| Central Wavelength | 850 nm (±20 nm) 1300 nm (–20 nm/+40 nm) 1310 nm (±20 nm) 1550 nm (±20 nm) 1490 nm (±3 nm) for OLS-37 only 1625 nm (±3 nm ) for OLS-38 only 850 (±20 nm) 1300 (–20 nm/+40 nm) 1310 (±20 nm) 1550 (±20 nm) |
| Spectral Width(1) | <170 nm<5 nm<170 nm/<5 nm |
| Output Power | –22 dBm(2)–7 dBm–22 dBm(2) /–7 dBm |
| Stability Short Term (15 min)(3) | ±0.02 dB±0.02 dB±0.02 dB |
| Stability Long Term (8h)(3) | ±0.05 dB±0.05 dB±0.05 dB |
| Tone Generation | 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) | Yes (2 λs)Yes (2 or 3 λs)Yes (4 λs) |
| Launch Conditions | CPR capability for MM launch conditionsCPR capability for MM launch conditions |
| Features | Parameters |
| Part Number | Description |
| 2303/21 | OLS-36 quad source 850/1300/1310/1550 nm, SM, MM, SC and FC switchable adapters |
| BN 2303/21 | Interchangeable adapter |
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