OP250 Handheld Fiber Optic Light Source

A configurable stabilized handheld fiber optic light source, Laser or LED, single or dual port configuration with selectable wavelengths and various power levels.

Portable Handheld Fiber Optic Light Source Laser or LED — Click image to enlarge

The OP250 is a configurable stabilized fiber optic light source available with a variety of LASERs or LEDs. Offered in a single or dual port configuration with selectable wavelengths, various power levels and industry standard optical interfaces. This instrument offers all the features and functions necessary for the development, testing and inspecting of optical components and cables. The stand-alone, internally powered module also connects to a USB port on any computer.

OptoTest offers drivers and applications which allow the user to perform common measurement tasks as well as data logging or time-stamped stability measurements. OPL-2 allows the user to adjust output power from 0 to 100%.

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Product Features

Source stability of 0.02dB per hour (per 1ºC variation)*
Wide variety of source wavelength options, including 635nm, 850nm, 1310nm, and 1550nm among many others
Various types of fiber optic light sources including LEDs, Fabry-Perot LASERs, and VCSELs
Customizable fiber type such as 9/125μm, 50/125μm, 62.5/125μm, 105/125μm, 100/140μm, and POF
Many common fiber optic light source connector outputs such as FC, SC, and ST
Single or dual port configuration
Remote control of output power via USB
Integrated temperature monitoring
Internal rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery

* Standard wavelengths
Single Mode: 1310/1550nm; Multimode: 850/1300nm

Product Specs

Return Loss	Single Mode	FTTX	Multimode
Source Wavelength	1310nm, 1550nm	1310nm, 1550nm, 1490nm, 1625nm	850nm, 1300nm
Calibrated Measurement Range	-10dB to -80dB	-10dB to -80dB	-10dB to -58dB
Measurement Linearity	±1dB (-12dB to -72dB)	±1dB (-12dB to -72dB)	±1dB (-10dB to -45dB)
Distance Range	up to 2500 meters
Mandrel-free minimum distance	1.7 meters (both reflections <-45dB)
Insertion Loss	Single Mode	FTTX	Multimode
Source Center Wavelength	±30nm from nominal	±30nm from nominal	±30nm from nominal
Source Bandwidth	<10nm	<10nm	<140nm (850nm) <200nm (1300nm)
Internal Fiber	9/125μm (SMF28)	9/125μm (SMF28)	50/125μm, 62.5/125μm, 105/125μm
Launch Condition	N/A	N/A	Available upon request
Output Power* (typical)	-1.5dBm	-2.5dBm	-18dBm(850nm) -20dBm(1300nm): 62.5/125μm
Insertion Loss Stability**	±0.02dB	±0.02dB	±0.02dB
Measurement Linearity (Relative Accuracy)***
Deviation ± 0.05dB	0dBm to -65dBm at 1490nm
Deviation ± 0.01dB	<10dB power variation

*For single channel systems. **Over 1 hour with a max. change of 1ºC. ***For 1, 2, and 3mm detectors.

Optical Power Meter	1mm InGaAs	3mm InGaAS	5mm InGaAs	10mm InGaAs	3mm Silicon
Measurement Range	+6dBm to -72dBm at 1490nm	+3dBm to -72dBm at 1490nm	0dBm to -65dBm at 1490nm	0dBm to -55dBm at 1490nm	0dBm to -65dBm at 980nm
Wavelength Range	850nm to 1650nm				400nm to 1100nm
Selectable Wavelength	Standard wavelengths (850nm, 980nm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm, 1625nm)				Standard wavelengths (650nm, 850nm, 980nm)
Measurement Resolution (Display)	0.001dB
Absolute Accuracy	±0.25 dB at calibration conditions for all NIST traceable wavelengths
Measurement Linearity (Relative Accuracy)
Deviation ± 0.05dB	+3dBm to -65m at 1490nm	0dBm to -65dBm at 1490nm	0dBm to -55dBm at 1490nm	0dBm to -45dBm at 1490nm	0dBm to -55dBm at 980nm
Deviation ± 0.01dB	<10dB power variation	<10dB power variation	<10dB power variation	<10dB power variation	<10dB power variation

Source	1310nm/1550nm LASER	1310nm/1490nm/1550nm/1625nm LASER	850nm/1300nm LED
Source Center Wavelength	±30nm from nominal	±30nm from nominal	±30nm from nominal
Source Bandwidth	<10nm	<10nm	<140nm (850nm) <200nm (1300nm)
Internal Fiber	9/125μm (SMF28)	9/125μm (SMF28)	50/125μm, 62.5/125μm, 105/125μm
Launch Condition	N/A	N/A	Available upon request
Output Power (typical)	-1.5dBm	-2.5dBm	-18dBm(850nm) -20dBm(1300nm): 62.5/125μm
Source Stability*	±0.02dB	±0.02dB	±0.02dB

* Over 1 hour with a max. change of 1ºC.

Measurement Timing	Single Mode	FTTX	Multimode
IL and RL, Dual Wavelength	3s*	6s	3s*
Switching Time (Multichannel)	100ms

* Using the front panel in Dual ILRL mode or running OPL-Pro with real-time update enabled.

Mainframe	Half-Rack Units	Full-Rack Units	OP710s/OP740s	OP940-SWs
Dimensions	8 ⅜” x 3.5” x 12”	16 ¾” x 3.5” x 12”	16 ¾” x 3.5” x 8”	16 ¾” x 3.5” x 1
Power Supply	90VAC … 264VAC; 47Hz to 63Hz; 0.7Amps (115VAC) 0.4Amps (230VAC); Fuse: T1A, 250V
Warm-up time	5-15 minutes
Operating Temperature	5℃ to 40℃
Maximum Relative humidity*	80%

* For temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.

Specifications are subject to change, please confirm specific performance characteristics of the product at the time of ordering. All specifications are valid within temperature range of 18ºC to 24ºC unless otherwise noted. For additional specifications please contact OptoTest.