The Ando AQ8202-A1 System Controller is a modular optical test and measurement platform engineered for precise characterization of optical components and systems across DWDM, amplifier, and passive/active device applications. This flexible mainframe accommodates up to 10 modules in standard configuration, expanding to 40 modules with an optional AQ8202 Expander Frame, enabling users to assemble custom test solutions from compatible light sources, attenuators, power meters, and optical switches.
## Technical Specifications
**Module Capacity & Control**
• Supports up to 10 modules (mainframe)
• Expandable to 40 modules with AQ8202 Expander Frame
• IEEE-488.2 GPIB interface for external device communication
• Serial interface for AQ8200 series unit interconnection
• VGA output (D-sub 15-pin) for external display integration
**Power & Environment**
• AC Input: 100–120 V (±10 %) or 200–240 V (±10 %), 50/60 Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 600 VA
• Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C
• Storage Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
• Humidity: ≤85 % RH (non-condensing)
• Maximum Altitude: 2000 m
• Contamination Level: 2; Overvoltage Category: II
**Physical**
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 425 mm × 132.5 mm × 500 mm
• Mass: 10 kg
## Key Features
• Integrated display for module operation and system status monitoring
• Modular architecture supports wavelength-tunable sources, variable optical attenuators, dual-channel power measurement, and multi-port optical switching
• Singlemode attenuators rated 1280–1620 nm with up to 30 dB attenuation
• Dual 1×2 optical switches available with 1480–1620 nm wavelength range, 50 dB return loss, 1.7 dB insertion loss, and ±0.02 dB repeatability
## Typical Applications
• DWDM component specification and validation
• Optical amplifier characterization
• Passive and active optical device testing
• Multi-wavelength system performance analysis
## Compatibility & Integration
The AQ8202-A1 accepts WDM DFB-LD modules, ASE and ECL light sources, optical power meters (single and dual-port), attenuators, and optical switch matrices. GPIB and serial interfaces enable integration with external test automation and control systems.
