OFS-4020:   Optical Fibre Switcher.

FEATURES:

      5 x 1 optical switcher.
      May be cascaded for expanded operation.
      Wideband operation 1260nm to 1620nm.
      Front panel local control.
      SNMP monitoring and control.

Brochure  

User Manual  

GENERAL:

The OFS 4020 optical fibre switcher allows 5 optical input signals to be switched to a single output.

OFS-4020 cards can be cascaded for expanded operation. Cards can be added sequentially with no user configurations needed.

Rather than having a receiver for each optical path and monitoring or switching the resultant electrical outputs, the OFS 4020 allows a single common optical receiver to monitor multiple optical signals.

When used at the signal transmit end, for example, and used in conjunction with optical splitters, the OFS-4020 ensures that each optical transmitter card is not only transmitting correctly, but is also being fed with the correct signal source.

Likewise, using the OFS-4020 at the receive side allows monitoring of multiple signals coming out of the fibres before being fed into the receive end system.

Local control is provided by front panel pushbutton switches that select and illuminate to indicate the switcher position status.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) monitoring and control is possible when operated in a frame fitted with SNMP capability.

The OFS-4020 is designed to fit IRT's 1000 series 1RU or 4000 series 3RU Eurocard frames.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Signal Inputs:
Number
5 (+ 1 Carry In).
Type
Fibre, 9/125 µm single mode.
Connector type
 LC/PC (standard).

Signal Outputs:
Number
1.
Type
Fibre, 9/125 µm single mode.
Connector type
 LC/PC (standard).

Optical Performance:
Wavelength
1260 - 1620nm.
Insertion loss
< 2.0 dB max. (typically 1.3 dB).
Return loss
> 50 dB.
Polarization dispersion
< 0.16 dB.
Cross talk
> 50 dB.
Switch time
< 8 ms.

Control inputs/outputs:
Type
Front panel; or
SNMP.
Data Bus
1 input & 1 output.

Power Requirements:
Voltage
28 Vac CT (14-0-14) or ±16 Vdc.
Power consumption
< 2VA.

Connectors:
Optical
LC/PC.
Control
Samtec ERF8 edge rate socket strip.
(Mates with Samtec ERCD connector).

Other:
Temperature range
0 - 50°C ambient.
Mechanical
Suitable for mounting in IRT 19" rack chassis with input, output and power connections on the rear panel.
Finish:             Front panel
Grey background, black lettering & red IRT logo.
                       Rear assembly
Detachable silk-screened PCB with direct mount connectors to Eurocard and external signals.
Dimensions
6 HP x 3 U x 220 mm IRT Eurocard.
Supplied accessories
LC/PC to LC/PC 300mm optical patch lead for cascading of cards.
ERCD cable for cascading of control bus when cascading cards.



       



Due to our policy of continuing development, these specifications are subject to change without notice.