VIAVI Nano OSA 4100 Series module with the new user interface
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VIAVI Nano OSA Module 4100 Series OSA-4100 and OCV-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer Modules

Compact field OSA and optical channel verifier modules covering 1260 nm to 1650 nm for CWDM and DWDM channel verification and spectral analysis.

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
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Overview

The VIAVI Nano OSA modules (4100 Series) are optical channel verifier (OCV) and optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) modules that combine high-resolution measurement with full wavelength band coverage for dense WDM channel analysis in metro and access networks. The series consists of the OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier and the OSA-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer.

The OCV-4100 scans CWDM or DWDM systems over the full wavelength range and automatically records all channels with the ITU-T channel number, wavelength or frequency, offset and related power level. The OSA-4100 adds an optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) measurement per channel to qualify amplified links.

The modules can be paired with multiple VIAVI platforms, including T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2, T-BERD/MTS-5800, CellAdvisor 5G, OneAdvisor 800 and OneAdvisor 1000, combining optical spectrum analysis with Ethernet/BERT, OTDR or wireless RF test for WDM service activation and maintenance.

Pluggable transceiver testing

An integrated SFP/SFP+ slot can drive fixed or tunable pluggables, allowing transceivers to be validated or programmed in the field, together with channel drift and offset verification.

User interface and workflow

The user interface supports multi-touch gestures such as touch, drag, pinch zoom, swipe and long press, together with auto test features. The modules also support VIAVI Test Process Automation (TPA), a closed-loop test system for workflow management and automated reporting for job close-out.

Models in this series

Model Description
OCV-4100
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.
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OSA-4100
Nano OSA OSA-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer Module
Compact full-band optical spectrum analyzer module that measures channel power, wavelength, offset and OSNR for CWDM and DWDM field testing.
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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, offset and OSNR
  • Drift test application for channel power and wavelength
  • High input power range for testing CATV signals
  • SFP/SFP+ slot for fixed or tunable transceivers
  • Supports CWDM, DWDM, MWDM and LWDM service turn-up and verification
  • Module support across multiple VIAVI platforms for combined OSA plus Ethernet/BERT, OTDR or wireless RF test
  • Pluggable transceiver programming, verification and channel drift/offset testing
  • Multi-touch user interface with auto test features
  • Light, compact and field-ruggedized module

Specifications

Modes
Operating modes WDM, OO-OSNR, Drift
OO-OSNR enables out-of-service in-band OSNR measurements; included with OSA-4100, OCV-4100 requires OSNR SW-option. Drift included with OSA-4100, OCV-4100 requires 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
Ch-OSNR and Drift included with OSA-4100; OCV-4100 requires OSNR and Drift SW-options
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
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
In-Band OSNR measurements up to 30 dB with On/Off OSNR
Optical Port
Input port SM/APC and SM/PC
APC or PC version selected by part number
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)
Ordering Information
OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier APC
OCV-4100
41OCV-APC
OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier PC
OCV-4100
41OCV-PC
OSA-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer APC
OSA-4100
41OSA-APC
OSA-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer PC
OSA-4100
41OSA-PC

Applications

  • Fiber Deep, Remote-PHY, 5G and C-RAN
  • Amplified 10G/100G+ metro/access networks
  • Validating new wavelength routes through MUX/DeMUX
  • OSNR testing on amplified DWDM links
  • Verifying channel offset and actual channel spacing
  • CWDM and DWDM service activation and maintenance
  • CATV signal testing

Options & Accessories

Option Description
41OCV-APC OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier APC
41OCV-PC OCV-4100 Optical Channel Verifier PC
41OSA-APC OSA-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer APC
41OSA-PC OSA-4100 Optical Spectrum Analyzer PC
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

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