Viavi OLS-36 Quad Optical Light Source
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Quad-wavelength optical light source for multimode and single-mode fiber testing with 850/1300/1310/1550 nm support and switchable adapters.
Product details
| Model | OLS-36 (2303/23) |
| Manufacturer | Viavi |
| Category | Network & Fiber Optic Test |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Viavi OLS-36 is a pocket-sized optical light source for insertion loss measurement and continuity checks in both single-mode and multimode fiber optic networks. It combines four wavelengths (850/1300/1310/1550 nm) in a single instrument, supporting both multimode 50/125 μm and single-mode 9/125 μm fibers with switchable optical connectors.
Key Features
- Four-wavelength operation: 850 nm, 1300 nm (multimode) and 1310 nm, 1550 nm (single-mode)
- Output power: -22 dBm (multimode) / -7 dBm (single-mode)
- Switchable optical adapters: FC, SC, ST, LC
- Tone generation at 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz for fiber identification
- Auto-wavelength and Multi-wavelength modes
- Short-term stability: ±0.02 dB (15 min); Long-term stability: ±0.05 dB (8 h)
- Battery-powered (AA) with up to 30 hours multimode / 80 hours single-mode runtime
Applications
- Insertion loss measurement in single-mode telecommunication networks
- Continuity testing in multimode enterprise and LAN networks
- FTTH/PON network installation and maintenance
- Fiber optic cable plant verification
Included Accessories
- 2 AA alkaline batteries
- Neck strap
- Belt bag
- SC switchable adapter (mounted)
- FC switchable adapter (spare)
Specifications
| Part Number | Description |
| BN 2303/23 | SC /PC adapter* |
| 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 |
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