WS500
Combination measurement workstation that runs spectral attenuation, mode field diameter and cut-off wavelength in a single characterization sequence.
Technical overview
The WS500 bundles several fiber characterization measurements into one configurable instrument so they can be executed as a single sequence: spectral attenuation, mode field diameter (with Aeff) and cut-off wavelength, for single-mode and multimode fiber, components and cables. Broad-band SLED sources cover 1250-1650 nm, supported by a low-power tungsten lamp for long life, and MFD is measured with a far-field scanner. Options add multimode numerical aperture via an 850 nm broad-band LED into the far-field scanning method, and macrobending loss using pre-defined mandrel diameters with sequential measurement at different bend radii over a programmable wavelength range.
Features
- Solid-state construction for stability, accuracy and low ownership cost
- Broad-band SLED light sources with wide spectral coverage
- Low power tungsten lamp for long life and reduced operating costs
- Far field scanner for MFD suited to a wider range of fiber types
- Fully developed control software with user-programmable automated high-speed measurements
- Applicable to most fiber types - NDS, NZDS, DC and bend-insensitive variants
- Variant: WS500MFD standard workstation measuring spectral attenuation, MFD, Aeff and cut-off wavelength
- Variant: numerical aperture option adding a broad-band multimode 850 nm LED
- Variant: macrobending loss option with pre-defined mandrel diameters
- PECON instrument control software
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard measurement types | Spectral attenuation, mode field diameter (MFD), effective area (Aeff), cut-off wavelength |
| Spectral coverage (broad-band SLED sources) | 1250-1650 nm |
| Numerical aperture option - LED wavelength | 850 nm |
| Secondary light source | Low power tungsten lamp |
| MFD measurement method | Far-field scanner |
| Standards compliance | IEC-60793-1-40, IEC-60793-1-43, IEC-60793-1-44, IEC-60793-1-45, IEC-60793-1-47, IEC-60793-2-50 (C5), IEC-TR-62284, ITU G650.1, ITU G650.2 |
| Applicable fiber types | NDS, NZDS, DC, bend-insensitive variants; single-mode and multimode fiber, components and cables |
| Attenuation dynamic range | — |
| MFD measurement range | — |
| Cut-off wavelength measurement range | — |
| Mandrel diameters (macrobending option) | — |
Applications
- Combined fiber characterization in a single sequence for fiber and cable manufacturing
- Spectral attenuation measurement
- Mode field diameter and effective area measurement
- Cut-off wavelength measurement
- Multimode numerical aperture measurement (option)
- Macrobending loss measurement at multiple bend radii (option)
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