The UTEL OS-36 has been specifically designed for use as part of a central office based testing application. It is a rack-mounted Optical Test Access Switch. The unit can interface with other optical equipment via any optical connector, SC/APC are the standard connector the unit is supplied with. It is a mechanical solution. The switch is latching so can be left connected in a low power state.
The UTEL OS-36 is used in the UTEL Fibre Test Solution and is a low cost unit. This helps UTEL provide one of the most economically viable fibre testing solutions on the market. It can be provided as part of a complete testing package including an OTDR, multiple Optical Switch units and the ability to connect to the Passive Optical Network via 2x2 splitters or Wavelength Division Multiplexers to make a comprehensive solution.
The UTEL OS-36 can be controlled remotely using TL1, XML or UTELs Bespoke test management software. For maximum flexibility the UTEL OS-36 can be organised in a cascaded arrangement with a primary unit providing inputs for secondary units. This means up to 1x1296 port switch can be created while maintaining low insertion loss and for an economical price.
To be confirmed prior to product launch in September 2012