PPM-350D - Next-gen PON power meter

Overview

The first PON-aware™ power meter to automatically detect and test next-gen and legacy PON technologies

Key features

Unique PON-aware™ capability automatically detects PON technology in use
Compatible with GPON and EPON networks (GPON, EPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2, 10G-EPON)
Supports 10G-capable PON networks
Pass-through mode for ONT/ONU verification
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
Smart app to configure, execute and report jobs

Unique PON-aware™ capability automatically detects PON technology in use

Compatible with GPON and EPON networks (GPON, EPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2, 10G-EPON)

Supports 10G-capable PON networks

Pass-through mode for ONT/ONU verification

Bluetooth and USB connectivity

Smart app to configure, execute and report jobs

Applications

Supports legacy & next-gen PON technologies, including XGS-PON and NG-PON2
Single-layer PON service activation
Multi-layer PON service activation

Supports legacy & next-gen PON technologies, including XGS-PON and NG-PON2

Single-layer PON service activation

Multi-layer PON service activation

Specifications

Technical specifications
Auto-Wavelength Switching	Yes
Exchange compatibility	Yes
Fiber Connector Type	SC / APC
Fiber Type	Singlemode
Product type	Handheld
Recalibration Month Interval	36
Test Type	Loss / Optical power
Tone Detection	No
Visual Fault Locator (VFL)	No

Full specifications

Description

To provide the right speeds to the right customers, communications service providers (CSPs) are deploying next-gen and legacy passive optical network (PON) technologies by overlaying multiple new wavelengths on existing fibers. This brings new challenges for quick and accurate testing during the critical service activation phase: CSPs need power meters capable of testing next-gen and legacy PON technologies, and their field teams need to be sure they are correctly testing the right technology.

The PPM-350D was designed to tackle both challenges head-on with its unique PON-aware™ technology. Developed in partnership with a Tier 1 CSP, the PPM-350D PON Power Meter automatically detects and adapts test parameters for the PON technology in use at the customer premises, eliminating costly guesswork by field technicians. As a result, service providers can deploy faster, cut activation costs and boost customer satisfaction.

Deploying a mix of legacy and next-gen equipment?

No problem. By relying on pre-configured and customizable test configurations, the PPM-350D automatically detects the type of network under test and self-adjusts the pass/fail criteria for error-free testing.

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