Nano OSA OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier Module (4100 Series)

Compact Nano OSA optical channel verifier module that scans CWDM and DWDM systems from 1260 nm to 1650 nm for channel power, wavelength and offset.

Operating modes: WDM, OO-OSNR, Drift
Display modes: Graph (trace + overview), WDM table and graph + table
Measurement parameters: Ch-#, Ch-power, Ch-wavelength, Ch-OSNR, Ch-offset, Drift
SFP functions: SFP info (type, Ch-#, tuning range), SFP tuning and programming

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier is a module in the Nano OSA 4100 Series. It is designed for the deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting of passive and active CWDM and DWDM fiber networks, and is used in metro and access network applications.

The OCV-4100 scans any optical CWDM or DWDM system over the full wavelength range from 1260 nm to 1650 nm. It automatically records every channel with its ITU-T channel number, wavelength or frequency, offset and related power level. OSNR measurement and the drift test application are available on the OCV-4100 as software options. The OSA-4100 model in the same series includes these functions as standard.

The module fits the T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2, T-BERD/MTS-5800, CellAdvisor 5G, OneAdvisor 800 and OneAdvisor 1000 platforms. On these platforms, optical channel verification can be combined with Ethernet/BERT, OTDR or wireless RF testing.

An integrated SFP/SFP+ slot can drive fixed or tunable pluggable transceivers, which lets technicians validate and program transceivers in the field. The user interface supports multi-touch gestures and includes automatic test features. The module also supports VIAVI Test Process Automation (TPA) workflows.

Key Features

Tests CWDM and DWDM signals (1260-1650 nm)
Min. channel spacing 37.5/50/100 GHz (ITU-T G.694)
Measures channel power, wavelength and offset
Automatically records all channels with ITU-T channel number, wavelength or frequency, offset and power level
OSNR measurement available with OSNR SW option
Drift test application for channel power and wavelength available with Drift SW option
High input power range for testing CATV signals
SFP/SFP+ slot for fixed or tunable transceivers
SFP tuning and programming with SFP SW option
Field ready, light, compact and robust
Multi-touch user interface with auto test features
Supported on multiple VIAVI test platforms

Specifications

Modes

Operating modes	WDM, OO-OSNR, Drift OO-OSNR enables out-of-service in-band OSNR measurements; on OCV-4100 OO-OSNR requires the OSNR SW option and Drift requires the Drift SW option
Display modes	Graph (trace + overview), WDM table and graph + table
Measurement parameters	Ch-#, Ch-power, Ch-wavelength, Ch-OSNR, Ch-offset, Drift On OCV-4100, Ch-OSNR requires the OSNR SW option and Drift requires the Drift SW option
SFP functions	SFP info (type, Ch-#, tuning range), SFP tuning and programming Requires SFP SW option

Spectral Measurement Ranges

Wavelength range	1260 nm to 1650 nm Typical at 23°C ±5°C
Wavelength uncertainty	±0.150 nm (±18.75 GHz) Typical at −5 dBm between 1520 and 1565 nm including PDL; typical at 23°C ±5°C
Wavelength reference	Internal
Readout resolution	0.01 nm
Resolution bandwidth (FWHM)	0.1 nm Typical at −5 dBm between 1520 and 1565 nm including PDL
Channel spacing	37.5 GHz to 200 GHz, CWDM Two channels at equal power level
Number of channels	Max 256

Power Measurement Ranges

Dynamic range	−55 to +23 dBm Per channel; the datasheet prints this value as "−55 to to +23 dBm"
Total safe power	+25 dBm
Noise floor RMS	−60 dBm
Absolute accuracy	±0.8 dB Typical at −5 dBm between 1520 and 1565 nm including PDL
Readout resolution	0.01 dB
Scanning time	< 5 s (full band)

Optical Measurements

Optical Rejection Ratio (ORR) at 0.2 nm (25 GHz)	25 dB Typical for 1520 to 1565 nm at 18 to 23°C
Optical Rejection Ratio (ORR) at 0.4 nm (50 GHz)	30 dB Typical for 1520 to 1565 nm at 18 to 23°C
OSNR measurement range	up to 25 dB OCV-4100 requires the OSNR SW option
In-Band OSNR measurements	up to 30 dB with On/Off OSNR OCV-4100 requires the OSNR SW option

Optical Port

Input port	SM/APC and SM/PC Selected by part number (41OCV-APC or 41OCV-PC)
Switchable optical adapters	SC mounted (FC, LC and ST on request)
Optical return loss	>35 dB

SFP/SFP+ Bay

SFP/SFP+ bay	Can host one SFP/SFP+ transceivers or one tunable laser (not included)

General

Weight	0.45 kg (1 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	128 x 134 x 40 mm (5.04 x 5.28 x 1.57 in)
Operating temperature	+5 to +40°C (41 to 104°F)
Storage temperature	–20 to +60°C (–4 to 140°F)
Compatible platforms	T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2, -5800, CellAdvisor 5G, OneAdvisor 800 and OneAdvisor 1000

Ordering Information

OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier APC 41OCV-APC	41OCV-APC
OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier PC 41OCV-PC	41OCV-PC

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Fiber Deep, Remote-PHY, 5G and C-RAN
Amplified 10G/100G+ Metro/Access networks
Validating new wavelength routes through MUX/DeMUX
Verifying channel offset and actual channel spacing
CWDM, DWDM, MWDM and LWDM service turn-up
Pluggable transceiver validation and programming

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
41DRIFT	OCV Drift SW Option (for OCV-4100) — When ordered together with mainframe
41OSNR	OCV OSNR SW Option (for OCV-4100) — When ordered together with mainframe
41SFP	SFP SW Option — When ordered together with mainframe
41DRIFT-UPG	OCV Drift SW Option (for OCV-4100) — When ordered as an upgrade, without mainframe
41OSNR-UPG	OCV OSNR SW Option (for OCV-4100) — When ordered as an upgrade, without mainframe
41SFP-UPG	SFP SW Option — When ordered as an upgrade, without mainframe
2155/00.32	Switchable ST adapter
2155/00.05	Switchable FC adapter
2155/00.06	Switchable SC adapter
2155/00.07	Switchable LC adapter