The Digital Lightwave NIC PLUS NL81B is a portable network analyzer engineered for protocol verification and real-time diagnostics across multi-protocol global communications networks. Deployable in field circuit testing, network turn-up, production environments, and laboratory settings, this instrument qualifies network performance through advanced testing capabilities and flexible modular architecture. Its software/firmware-based design enables configuration for specific test requirements and adaptation as network technologies evolve.
Technical Specifications
Supported Protocols and Data Rates:
• SONET/SDH: OC-192c/OC-48c, STM-64/STM-16
• Ethernet: 100G, 40G, 10G LAN/WAN, 1G, 100M, 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Fibre Channel: up to 11.3G (1G, 2G, 4G, 8G, 10G)
• OTN (G.709): 2.6G to 112G with FEC, including OTU4, OTU3, OTU3e1/e2, OTU2f/OTU1f, OTU2e/OTU1e, OTU2, OTU1
• PDH/DSn: DS1/E1, E3/DS3, E4
• ATM, DWDM, Serial Interface
Testing Capabilities:
• Protocol verification and bit error rate testing (BERT)
• Multi-layer service testing (Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel over OTN/SONET/SDH)
• Jitter and wander analysis
• 40Gb/s and 43Gb/s testing with 100Gb/s readiness
• GFP/GMP mapping analysis
• Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) module support for 1550nm band measurements
Performance Reporting:
• Error and alarm counts with rate display
• Real-time graphing and report generation
• Full event logs for all detected events
– Key Features
• Five-slot modular architecture for configurable test modules
• 12.1-inch high resolution, anti-glare color touch screen (NIC+)
• 10.4-inch active matrix color touch display (NIC 10G)
• Remote control supporting up to 9 concurrent users via NIC GUI
• VNC support for control from any VNC-supported device
• SCPI automation interface
– Typical Applications
Field circuit testing, network turn-up operations, production line validation, and laboratory analysis across carrier and enterprise networks.
– Compatibility & Integration
• 10/100/1000BASE-T network interface
• Three USB ports and SD/SDHC slot
• External VGA display port (DE-15)
• Trigger in/out connectors
• Optional 802.11 wireless support via USB
