New power meter, variable attenuator and switches
combining next-generation chassis and industry's unique, web-based
multi-user interface ideal for network equipment
manufacturers
QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 19, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO Inc.
(NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF) announced today its latest agile
solutions for network equipment manufacturers (NEMs), which include
new power meter, variable attenuator and switches, all compatible
with the recently launched LTB-8 Rackmount Platform. The solutions
can be remotely managed through EXFO's Multilink, the industry's
unique lab test management system with a multi-user interface that
offers remote access to multi-modules, multi-chassis across
multiple locations.
The newly enhanced test solutions support NEMs faced with rapid
market transformations and launch on the heels of the highly
successful release of the LTB-8 lab platform.
Compatibility of all these new modules with the LTB-8, a highly
scalable highly compact chassis, delivers the flexibility NEMs need
for a variety of combinations with other Optical or Transport
modules, such as the FTBx-88200NGE Power Blazer, to streamline
testing, accelerate time to market, and maximize return on
investment.
Ideal for bit error rate (BER) testing and system verification,
the FTBx-3500 is the only variable optical attenuator (VOA) that
offers a fully remote user interface and EXFO Multilink
compatibility. It is also the only VOA on the market to offer a
benchtop unit, which can be controlled remotely or using the
touchscreen. EXFO's FTBx-3500 Variable Attenuator combines
innovative design techniques, high-quality components and
meticulous calibration procedure for complete reliability and
automation.
With the FTBx-9150 Optical Switch, FTBx-9160 MEMS Optical Switch
and FTBx-9600 Utility Module, EXFO offers a full range of optical
switches for a wide variety of applications, including multiple
component testing, and bi-directional, automated, remote and signal
testing as well as equipment sharing. Providing highly accurate and
repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching, the FTBx-9150/9160 can be
easily remote controlled via the standard LAN or optical GPIB
interface using SCPI commands, IVI drivers and any other automation
software.
The FTBx-1750 High-Performance Power Meter's unique patented
design delivers fast, accurate and flexible power measurements for
the production floor. The user-friendly, web-based graphical user
interface (GUI) allows for the easy configuration of the power
meter and simple status monitoring. It is also easy to integrate
the FTBx-1750 into an automated test station using the
IVI-compliant drivers or available SCPI commands. Remote control is
easily performed using Telnet over the built-in LAN port or the
GPIB to USB adapter.
"EXFO has 30 years of experience providing industry-leading test
solutions for network equipment manufacturers," said Stéphane
Chabot, EXFO's Vice-President, Physical Layer Division. "We
understand that NEMs are facing new challenges and transformations,
and need to be more agile as well as cost effective in their
manufacturing environments. The solutions launched today reinforce
EXFO's position as a leading end-to-end provider that is uniquely
positioned to support NEMs through major market change."
Please visit www.EXFO.com for more information on the LTB-8
Rackmount Platform, FTBx-88200NGE Power Blazer, FTBx-3500 Variable
Attenuator, FTBx-9150 Optical Switch, FTBx-9160 MEMS Optical
Switch, FTBx-9600 Utility Module and the FTBx-1750 High-Performance
Power Meter.
About EXFO
EXFO provides communications service
providers (CSPs) with test orchestration and performance
intelligence solutions to ensure the smooth deployment, maintenance
and management of next-generation, physical, virtual, fixed and
mobile networks. The company has also forged strong relationships
with network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) to develop deep
expertise that migrates from the lab to the field and beyond.
EXFO's key differentiation comes from combining intelligent,
automated and cloud-based test and monitoring solutions with
real-time analytics to deliver unmatched end-to-end visibility and
assurance—from a network, services and end-user level. EXFO is no.
1 in portable optical testing and boasts the largest active service
assurance deployment worldwide. For more information, visit
www.EXFO.com and follow us on the EXFO Blog.
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