The Fiber OWL 4 is a high accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor controlled optical power meter. It has an attractive handheld case made from high impact plastic, a large, backlit, graphic, liquid crystal display, and 18-key keypad for easy data entry. The universal port accepts 2.5mm connectors, such as ST, SC, and FC, and also comes with a 1.25mm universal port, which can accept LC, MU, and other SFF connectors. It will operate for over 100 hours on a standard alkaline 9v battery and has built-in auto shutdown. An optional length testing light source can be installed for fiber optic link length measurements.
The Fiber OWL includes a built-in link wizard that easily calculates the allowable loss for the fiber runs being measuring. The meter stores physical fiber information for up to eight links. Link information includes: link name, date, fiber type, fiber length, connectors, splices, temperature, cabling standard, and calculated or entered reference power values for two wavelengths.
In addition the meter will store up to 1000 measured data points with labels. Each value includes the fiber type and link. The stored information can be selectively viewed, edited (measured again), printed, or deleted. The meter will print formatted reports of selected stored data directly using the built in serial port, or all of the stored data can be downloaded to our free OWL Reporter software.
SOONER OR LATER YOUR FIBER JOBS ARE GOING TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION TESTING!
IF YOU BUY A METER WITHOUT REPORT PRINTING CAPABILITIES YOU'LL JUST END UP BUYING YOUR METER ALL OVER AGAIN!
KEY FEATURES:
Multimode and singlemode ready
NIST Traceable at all wavelengths
One user-definable wavelength: between 700 and 1700 nm
Link Wizard certifies fiber links using fiber loss parameters from popular industry standards, including Fiber To The Home (FTTH), TIA-568 and Ethernet
Two user-definable standards
Optional integrated length testing light source (Fiber OWL 4 BOLT; 1310nm; ST connector)
Auto-wavelength recognition (when used with OWL WaveSource light sources)
Automatic dual-wavelength reference storage and data storage
Stores information for up to 1000 data points in 8 different link configurations
Serial interface for downloading and/or printing data
Free OWL Reporter software (PC) for printing professional certification reports
High resolution - 0.01 dB
High accuracy - 0.15 dB
75 dB dynamic range
2.5mm / 1.25mm universal connector port
Long battery life: over 100 hrs. on a 9v alkaline battery
Large backlit LCD display
InGaAs detector
High impact plastic case
Fiber OWL 4 Data Sheet
Fiber OWL 4 BOLT Data Sheet
Fiber OWL 4 / Fiber OWL 4 BOLT Operations Guide
The FO-4C and FO-4BC contain a filtered detector typically used for telco and other high-power application testing. Please call 800.818.2244 if you have any questions and we'll help you find the right meter for your needs.
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