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PXM/LXM - Duplex and multi-fiber OLTS

Spec sheet
Spec sheet
Overview
Tier-1 certification kit with power meter and light source, compatible with multiple duplex and multi-fiber connectors. Measures loss, length, and polarity in just 1 second, compliant with singlemode and multimode fiber certification standards.
PXM/LXM - Duplex and multi-fiber OLTS

Key features

  • Duplex and multi-fiber (up to 12 native) testing at 2 wavelengths in just 1 second
  • Click-Out adapters compatible with duplex MDC, SN, LC as well as MPO and SYSTIMAX MTP
  • Complies with one-cord reference method
  • PXM power meter with contactless connector
  • Polarity type, insertion loss and length live measurement results combined on one page
  • In-line visual fault locator (VFL) for fiber tracing on LXM

Applications

  • Data centers
  • Central offices
  • Headends

Specifications

Technical specifications
PXM power meter specifications
Optical connector Standard: Contactless MPO-12, male (pinned), supporting both APC and UPC. Connector with protective shutter. P12 models: Click-Out adapter interface.
Detector type InGaAs
Power measurement range (dBm) 5 to –45
Power uncertainty (dB)a ±0.35
Linearity (dB)b ±0.1
Display resolution (dB) 0.01
Wavelength measurement range (nm) 850 to 1550
Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1550
Tone detection 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Auto-wavelength recognition and switchingc Yes
Length measurement Up to 25 km depending on conditions with singlemode and 1 km with multimode
Warm up time (s) 0
Storage capacity 10,000 measurements at two wavelengths
Warranty (year) 1
Calibration interval (years) 3
LXM light source specifications
Optical connector LXM-SM1 (singlemode): Standard: APC MPO-12 male (pinned). Connector with protective shutter. P12 models: Click-Out adapter interface. LXM-MM1 (multimode): Standard: UPC MPO-12 male (pinned). Connector with protective shutter. P12 models: Click-Out adapter interface.
Emitter type LXM-SM1 (singlemode): Laser. LXM-MM1 (multimode): LED.
Wavelength (nm)e LXM-SM1 (singlemode): 1310 ± 20, 1550 ± 20. LXM-MM1 (multimode): 850 ± 25, 1300 ± 20.
Output power (dBm) LXM-SM1 (singlemode): ≥ –13 / ≥ –13. LXM-MM1 (multimode): ≥ –33 / ≥ –33.
Stability (8 h) (dB)f LXM-SM1 (singlemode): ±0.1. LXM-MM1 (multimode): ±0.1.
Warmup time (minutes) LXM-SM1 (singlemode): 15. LXM-MM1 (multimode): 15.
Tone generation LXM-SM1 (singlemode): 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz. LXM-MM1 (multimode): 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz.
Warranty (year) LXM-SM1 (singlemode): 1. LXM-MM1 (multimode): 1.
Calibration interval (years) LXM-SM1 (singlemode): 3. LXM-MM1 (multimode): 3.
In-line VFL specifications (included on each LXM light source)g
Laser type (nm)e 635 ± 10
Modulation CW, 1 Hz, 4 Hz
Typical power output (mW) ≤ 0.4
Laser safety IEC 60825-1: Class 1
a. For calibrated wavelengths.
b. For the range –5 dBm to –40 dBm.
c. When used with an LXM MPO light source in FasTesT mode.
d. At 23 °C ± 2 °C.
e. Typical.
f. After a 15-minute warm-up.
g. VFL is only on certain channels, not all 12.
General specifications
Display 4-in touchscreen
Display type Color display with capacitive touchscreen
Size (H × W × D) 171 mm × 93 mm × 48 mm (6 3/4 in × 3 11/16 in × 1 7/8 in)
Weight (with battery) 0.5 kg (1 lb)
Interfaces Bluetooth® 5.1 with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Data management EXFO Exchange, FastReporter or USB connection
Test speed Loss and polarity measurement for MPO-12 cable at 2 wavelengths in 1 second
Temperature – operating –10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Temperature – storage –40 °C to 60 °C (–40 °F to 140 °F)