PROLITE-60 Field Optical spectrum analyser
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The PROLITE-60 is the result of an intense research work associated to the development of the latest optical communication systems.A priority for telecommunication operators all over the world is that of making more efficient their already existing optical networks. The first step is to increase their capa-city, which can be achieved by using more wavelengths simultaneously to transport the information.One of the biggest handicaps to implement this type of systems so far was the cost of the test equipment required to launch the projects. When various wavelengths aresharing one single fibre, the optical power meters are not normally bringing out much information about the problems that can be affecting to each one of them as the mea-surements are not wavelength selective. Say we are injecting into a fibre eight wavelengths out of eight laser sources. When we are to check at the other end of the fibre something as simple as whether all laser sources are working properly, an optical spectrum analyser is required. The PROLITE-60 is the first optical spectrumanalyser truly portable, rough and batte- ries operated available at a really attracti- ve cost.The PROLITE-60 is also suitable for manyother applications. Using the various avai- lable options it is suitable for reflectometry, analysis of materials, fibre sensors, testing of photonic devices such as filters, atte- nuators, couplers, isolators and other opti- cal components. >

PROLITE-60 hasthe specifications to allow installation, surveillance and maintenance of both DWDM and CWDM. The utility of the optical spectrum analyser for the professio-nals working in this amazing world of the optic communica- tions is out of any doubt. But, for many years, the level of price and complexity of the instruments available have been restricting their use. With the launch of the > When different wavelength signals are transmitted within onefibre, the system is known as WDM (Wavelength division multiplex). The WDM systems can be classified as a Dense Wavelength division...

A measurement can be stored in memory for later display and comparison with the present measurement. This can be very useful for a number of applications, for instance, to observe the wavelength drift and the power drift of a light source. The analyser allows a great flexibility to present the signal on screen in the most convenient way for the specific applica- tion. This includes selection of different portions of the signal both in the vertical and horizontal axis. For convenience, so that the user is aware at any time of the portion of the whole spectrum being displayed, the PROLITE-60...

FC/PC The instrument is available with most of the usual types ofconnectors. The required connector has to be selected with the order.Optionally a universal input connector can be selected andwith the use of conversion adapters different types of connectors can be used. The instrument is delivered with a NiMh internal battery with built-in charger. It can be mains operated through universal 100-240 Vac input. The battery allows 3 hours of minimum autonomy from fully charged status.The Display The communications port with PC is possible through 25 pinsparallel, 9 pins RS-232 type and...