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LED & Laser Quad Optical Test Source, T2824

Cat No: T2824

This LED & laser quad source is a general purpose test source for multimode & single mode systems at 850, 1300 nm & 1310, 1550 nm. Typical applications include fiber optic attenuation measurement, polarity testing and fiber identification on critical systems.

LED & Laser Quad Optical Test Source, T2824
  • Encircled Flux compliant multimode source
  • Easy to use, rugged & versatile
  • Long battery life, micro USB power/charger
  • Interchangeable connectors with dust cap & tilt bail
  • Superior re-connection repeatability, < 0.1 dB
  • Excellent stability
  • Autotest & Multi-Fiber ID Tone generator
  • Full QA & test reports ISO/IEC 17025 traceable
Attribute Name Attribute Value
Output wavelength Port 1: 1310, 1550 nm Laser / Port 2: 850, 1300 nm LED
Output power 0 dBm ±1 dB (@ 9/125 µm for 1310, 1550 m) / -20 dBm ±1 dB (@ 62.5/125 µm for 850, 1300 nm)
Adjust output power Adjustable over 7 dB in 0.01 dB steps (for 1310, 1550 nm) / Fixed (for 850, 1300 nm)
Short term stability (for 15 min, typical ±2 °C, after warm up, ORL < -25 dB) 0.04 dB (typical for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.01 dB (typical for 850, 1300 nm)
Stability over temperature 0.6 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.35 dB (for 850, 1300 nm)
Wavelength initial tolerance (@ 25 °C) 20 nm (for 1310, 1550 nm)
Spectrum width (FWHM) 3 nm (typical for 1310, 1550 nm)
Wavelength drift 0.4 nm /°C (typical for 1310, 1550 nm) / 0.4 nm /°C (typical for 850, 1300 nm)
Mode controlled source 850, 1300 nm (50/125µm compliant: IEC 61280-4-1 {Ed.1.0}, TIA 526-14A & TIA TSB-178)
Reconnection repeatability (95% confidence) 0.1 dB (for 1310, 1550 nm Laser) / 0.05 dB (for 850, 1300 nm LED)
Calibration validity (ISO/IEC 17025) 3 years
Modulated output 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz ± 2 %, 12 Multi-Fiber ID tones
Autotest (not available for 470, 540 nm LED sources) Compatible with KI Autotest power meter port & matching λ
Power Battery / External power via USB
Battery types 2x AA (LR6) Alkaline / 2x AA NiMH AA (rechargeable via USB)
Battery life Laser/LED source: 90/80 hours in Autotest, typical
Auto off Selectable
Case Polycarbonate (body) / rubber (edges & corners), moisture resistance, 1-meter drop tested
Size 190 mm x 105 mm x 35 mm
Unit weight 0.42 kg
Shipping weight 1.5 Kg
Operating / storage temperature -15 to 55 °C / -25 to 70 °C
Relative humidity 0 ~ 95 %
Warranty 3 years