Parameters & Specifications
Category Specification
Model PX8000
Type Portable Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Wavelength Range C-Band Option: 1525 to 1610 nm
C/L-Band Option: 1525 to 1625 nm
Focused on the primary bands for DWDM systems.
Wavelength Accuracy ±0.005 nm (Typical, highly accurate for field use)
Wavelength Resolution 0.05 to 5.0 nm (Programmable)
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) 0.05, 0.07, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 nm
Dynamic Range > 65 dB (Typical, peak at ±0.4 nm offset, RBW=0.05 nm)
> 55 dB (Typical, peak at ±0.1 nm offset, RBW=0.05 nm)
Sensitivity -80 dBm (at 1550 nm, RBW = 0.05 nm)
Sweep Speed < 1 second (for a 40 nm span, RBW=0.05 nm)
Level Accuracy ±0.5 dB (Typical)
Polarization Dependency < 0.05 dB (Typical)
Input Port FC/APC connector (Standard, preferred for field to minimize reflections). FC/PC adapter is often included.
Input Power Level +26 dBm (Maximum total input power, very robust for field signals)
Display Large, sunlight-readable touchscreen LCD (approx. 12.1 inches)
Battery Life Approx. 2 hours (Typical operation). Hot-swappable battery option is available.
Data Output USB, Ethernet (LAN), WiFi (optional)
Operating Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Safety Certifications IEC 61010-1 (Safety), IEC 61326-1 (EMC). Designed for field use.
Applications Field installation & maintenance of DWDM networks, live network monitoring, troubleshooting fiber optic links, characterization of optical channels.