AFL Intros WDM/CWDM Test Set

AFL now offers the WDM900 Lightwave Test Set with both CWDM and DWDM test capability from a single port. Initially launched with DWDM capability only, the WDM900 is intended to simplify in-service testing of DWDM and CWDM access networks that support cellular backhaul, metro Ethernet, and CATV/broadband services.

Features include a Health Meter display that graphically summarizes network performance on all channels with a color-coded indicator. Touching a channel launches the Channel Detail display, which shows graphically and numerically how the measured attributes compare to the acceptance criteria. Performance requirements can be customized in the set up menu, including pass/fail criteria as well as color codes for reporting pass/fail/borderline conditions.

Customers can upgrade existing DWDM units to add CWDM functionality. The DWDM-only model is still available for customers who do not need CWDM field test capability.