VeEX unveils FX182 Optical Channel Checker for 5G and fiber deep WDM networks

The ability of the FX182 to measure both CWDM and DWDM minimizes the cross-contamination that could occur when changing between test sets for the two applications, the company asserts.

Stephen Hardy

Nov. 18, 2021

2 min read

Technicians can use the FX182 Optical Channel Checker to measure CWDM and DWDM performance in 5G networks and the fiber deep installations in cable networks.

Test instrument supplier VeEX Inc. says it now offers the FX182 Optical Channel Checker (OCC). Technicians can use the compact instrument to measure CWDM and DWDM performance in 5G networks and the fiber deep installations in cable networks. The ability of the FX182 to measure both CWDM and DWDM minimizes the cross-contamination that could occur when changing between test sets for the two applications, the company asserts.

The FX182 will show both CWDM/DWDM channels on a single viewing screen. It will perform measurements of 100 GHz ITU-T G.694.1 DWDM channels in the C & L-Bands (1520 nm to 1610 nm), as well as CWDM ITU-T G.694.2 channels from 1271 to 1611 nm (20 nm spacing). The L-Band capability ensures futureproof operation, VeEX says.

The OCC features a measurement range of -50 to +15 dBm. Its user interface offers larger buttons and fonts for ease of use. The interface also supports three view modes: tiles (patent pending), bar graph, and table view (including a full summary screen).

“The FX182 is the newest addition to our OCC product family that eliminates the need to carry two different test sets, allowing for easy maneuvering between the central office, nodes/mux or customer sites. The FX182 is designed to simplify single/multi-channel testing for signals between 186.09 THz to 235.87 THz and offers diverse application testing through user-defined profiles. Predefined application test profiles are available for xWDM/PON networks, 5G optical channel plans, multi-wavelength transceivers such as LR4/LR8, or users can customize their own profiles,” said Monica Hua, product marketing engineer at VeEX.

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy

Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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