The RFTS-400 is VeEX’s third-generation optical remote fibre test unit. The RFTS-400 fits into a 1U tray, which has six single-width slots. The OCM requires two slots, leaving four remaining slots in the tray, allowing up to an additional 4 single-slot OSM modules or additional OCM modules. The RFTS-400 is field serviceable, expandable, and upgradable. An unparalleled selection of OSM modules is available to support the many network type monitoring applications using the RFTS-400, such as dark fibre monitoring, in-service monitoring, PON construction and monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, and security monitoring.
One RFTS-400 OSM module can be configured to support up to 288 ports in 1U for high-density fibre-monitoring applications. All OSM modules can also be configured with integrated FWDM filters without needing additional shelf space for in-service monitoring. By incorporating the FWDM into the OSM module, we also simplify the system installation and reduce the system commissioning time while eliminating the possibility of cross-over connection concerns. The RFTS-400 can operate as a server-less remote fibre test system or as part of a centralised server monitoring system powered by VeSion®, VeEX’s state of the art monitoring software platform.
Optical Control Module (OCM)
Key Features
- Up to 50 dB dynamic range excluding switch option
- Occupies 2 module slots in 1U tray; wall-mount option available
- Optional built-in switch up to 16 ports
- Simple installation and maintenance with front panel access
- Dual -48V DC inputs
- Dual Ethernet interface
- Dedicated management Ethernet interface for remote system diagnostic and recovery
- Low power consumption: 6W
- Secure HTTPS interface
- Solid state storage up to 10 TB
- Running ruggedized Linux® operating system (OS)
- Controls up to 4608 test ports
- Manage both serial and ethernet controlled optical switches
- OLS feature with tone generator for fast fiber identification and OLTS applications
Key Benefits & Applications
- Simple and intuitive installation and commissioning
- Serverless Remote Fiber Test System operation
- Continuously monitors fiber integrity
- Dark fiber and in-service monitoring up to 400 km using the bi-directional monitoring feature
- PON construction monitoring
- Out of band DWDM monitoring
- Improves failure detections to minute scale
- Supported by major GIS solutions
- Performs non-intrusive fiber characterization
- Proactive monitoring and machine learning-induced fiber degradation analysis
- Supports email notifications, SMS notifications, SNMP traps, relay outputs, and push notifications to the RFTS mobile app
Optical Switch Module (OSM)
Key Features
- MEMS based for high reliability and lifetime >1 billion cycles
- No external IP communication is required
- 1×8, 1×16, 1×32, 1×64 and 1×128,1×144,1×288 configurations available in 1U rack space
- Front access, high-quality LC/APC connectors
- Integrated FWDM option available
- No configuration required; OSM modules are controlled and powered by the OCM module
Key Benefits & Applications
- Low insertion loss
- Flat passband
- Fast switching time, <15ms for adjacent channels
- Protocol and bit-rate independent
- Single-mode fiber support
- Low reflectance and ORL