EXFO Photonic Solutions Div FTB-5230 User Manual

FTB-5230

NETWO R K TESTING—O PTICAL

OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYSER

Telecom Test and Measurement

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FTB-400 Universal Test System

Platform Compatibility

Designed for first-class cost-effectiveness

Characterization of down to 50 G Hz DWDM systems
Built-in functionalities for CWDM testing
Key feature: wavelength and power drift measurements
Wide wavelength range of 1250 nm to 1650 nm
Versatile and powerful

Built for xWDM Test Applications

The FTB-5230 Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) is designed for testing both
DWDM and CWDM systems within metro/access links and long-haul networks.

This cost-effective module is housed in the FTB-400 Universal Test System,
EXFO’s tough, portable test platform. What’s more, the FTB-5230 covers the
entire transmission wavelength range, from 1250 nm to 1650 nm.

ID EAL FO R DWDM TE STING

With a commonly used resolution bandwidth of 0.1 nm, the FTB-5230 is ideal
for characterizing DWDM networks with a channel spacing of down 50 GHz.
Thanks to user-friendly features such as pass/fail analysis and trace
comparison, this modular OSA helps you ensure high-quality transmission.

THE F TB-400 P LATFOR M’S
M ULTITASK ING ADVANTAGE

The FTB-400 Universal Test System offers rapid,
powerful multitasking with simultaneous acquisitions
and post-processing. Combine up to seven single-slot
field-interchangeable modules for hundreds of versatile
combinations.

Combine the three-slot FTB-5230 CWDM OSA, the
short-dead-zone FTB-7200D OTDR and the highly
versatile FTB-3930 MultiTest Module to certify fiber and
signal quality by characterizing entire networks.
Optimize CAPEX thanks to the advantage of combining
an OSA, an OTDR, a power meter, an OLTS and many
other instruments inside a single platform.

FTB-5230

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

OPTIMIZED FOR COST-EFFECTIVENESS

EXFO’s FTB-5230 O SA was developed with a no-frills approach. It only includes essential OSA functionalities, delivering
first-class cost-effectiveness. Its key features include:

Drift mode Excellent optical specifications
Wide wavelength range of 1250 nm to 1650 nm First-class ruggedness, fitting the most severe test conditions

The FTB-5230 Optical Spectrum Analyzer is a three-slot module
contained inside EXFO’s FTB-400 field-testing platform.

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Either in the field or at the central office, the FTB-5230 gets the job done.

FTB-5230

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

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Monitoring wavelength and power drift is essential in CWDM systems.

Measuring peak power, integrated power as well as total in-channel power enables an extremely tight
control of the network.

Since CWDM systems generally use uncooled lasers,
whose typical wavelength drift is 0.1 nm per degree
Celsius, it is critical to track the evolution and drift of
the lasers’ central wavelength. And since path
attenuation can significantly vary within a single
channel, passband drift also creates power drift. This is
why it becomes extremely important to monitor—
simultaneously for all CWDM channels—the evolution
of peak power and wavelength over time. The FTB-5230
Optical Spectrum Analyzer’s Drift mode functionalities
makes this an easy task.

TOTAL IN-CHANNEL POWER
MEASUREMENT

With channels as wide as CWDM channels,
monitoring peak power is not enough. The chosen
OSA must be able to track the total in-channel power—
a feature only offered by EXFO’s FTB-5230.

RUGGEDNESS AND OPTICAL
PERFORMANCE

The FTB-5230 Optical Spectrum Analyzer is truly
optimized for DWDM/CWDM applications, and ready
for the field-testing challenges they bring. Like all of
EXFO’s OSAs, it comes with high-end optical
specifications, as well as the added and unique
advantage of being rugged, portable and battery­operated.

THE TOOL BOX ADVANTAGE

EXFO’s exclusive ToolBox software suite runs the test
module applications on the FTB-400 Universal Test
System. Easy-to-read graphics and clear instructions
simplify testing and increase productivity in the field.

All applications supported by the FTB-400 have a
common graphical user interface.

ON E-B UTTON TESTIN G

Simplify testing and stay on schedule with one-button
testing and the FTB-5230’s integrated software. If your
deadline is tomorrow, the last thing you need is
software that will slow you down. Turn on the unit and
the last settings are ready for CWDM system
characterization. Press Start, and within seconds, you
receive your data.

The Choice for CWDM O SA Testing

FTB-5230

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

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ORDERI NG INF OR MATION

NOTES

a. At 23 °C ± 2 °C, after warm-up.
b. Full width at half maximum.
c. At 1550 nm.
d. From 1520 nm to 1610 nm.
e. Typical.
f. After user calibration in the same test session,

within 10 nm from each calibration point.

g. At 1550 nm, –10 dBm.

GENERAL SPEC I FI CATION S

Connector

EI-EUI-

28 = UPC/DIN 47256

EI-EUI-

76 = UPC/HMS-10/AG

EI-EUI-

89 = UPC/FC narrow key

EI-EUI-90 = UPC/ST
EI-EUI-

91 = UPC/SC

EI-EUI-

95 = UPC/E-2000

EA-EUI-

28 = APC/DIN 47256

EA-EUI-

89 = APC/FC narrow key

EA-EUI-

91 = APC/SC

EA-EUI-

95 = APC/E-2000

Example: FTB-5230-EI-E UI-89

FTB-5230-XX

SPECIFICATIONS

a

Wavelength range (nm) 1250 to 1650
Resolution bandwidth FWHM

b, c

(nm) ≤ 0.1

Wavelength uncertainty

d, e

(nm) ± 0.1

± 0.02

f

Measurement ranged(dBm) 10eto –60
Power uncertainty

e, g

(dB) ± 0.4

Optical rejection ratio

d, e

at 100 GHz (dBc) 45

Optical rejection ratio

d, e

at 50 GHz (dBc) 40
Scanning timee(s) 4 (35 nm span, multiple-peak analysis)
PDL

c, e

(dB) ± 0.1

ORL (dB) ≥ 40

Temperature operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

storage —20 °C to 50 °C (—4 °F to 120 °F)
Relative humidity 0 % to 95 % non-condensing
Connectors EI (EXFO U P C Univers al Interface)

EA (EXFO APC Universal Interface)
Size (H x W x D) (module) 960 mm x 760 mm x 260 mm (3 3/4 in x 3 in x 10 1/4 in)
Weight (module) 2 kg (4 lb)

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EXFO is certified ISO 9001 and attests to the quality of these products.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EXFO has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this specification sheet is accurate. All of EXFO’s manufactured
products are compliant with the European Union’s WEEE directive. For
more information, please visit www.EXFO.com/recycle. However, we
accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and we reserve the
right to modify design, characteristics and products at any time without
obligation. Units of measurement in this document conform to SI
standards and practices. Contact EXFO for prices and availability or to

obtain the phone number of your local EXFO distributor.

For the most recent version of this spec sheet, please go to the EXFO
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