The Exfo OSICS 8-Slot Chassis is a modular platform for fiber optic component and system testing, engineered for DWDM evaluations and production environments. It accepts up to eight pluggable modules in any combination, enabling users to configure a tailored test solution without redesigning hardware. The chassis delivers instrument-level control via front-panel interface (5.5-inch display, rotary knob) and remote operation through GPIB (IEEE 488.2) and RS-232 C connectivity.
Technical Specifications
Mechanical & Power
• 8 pluggable module slots
• Mainframe: 448 × 133 × 370 mm (W × H × D)
• Mainframe weight: 8.1 kg (without modules)
• Single-slot module: 35 × 130 × 250 mm, 0.7 kg typical
• Input: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 5 A rms maximum
Thermal & Timing
• Operating temperature: +15 to +35°C
• Warm-up time: 1 hour typical, 2 hours maximum
Control & Synchronization
• Front-panel display: 5.5-inch screen with rotary knob
• Remote control: GPIB (IEEE 488.2), RS-232 C (USB-B)
• 18 BNC connectors for synchronization and external modulation signals
• Two BNC connectors per module for monitoring and analog outputs
Modulation Capabilities
• Analog modulation: 150 Hz to 1 GHz (ECL/DFB external), 500 Hz to 1 MHz (ECL internal/external)
• Digital modulation: 1 Hz to 1 MHz (DFB internal/external)
• Brillouin effect suppression function integrated
– Key Features
• Accepts all OSICS modules without slot restrictions
• Full-suite internal and external modulation architecture
• Designed for R&D labs and 24/7 manufacturing deployment
– Compatible Optical Modules
The platform supports tunable lasers (ECL, T100, TLS-AG, FBL), transmission lasers (DFB), broadband sources (ASE, SLD), passive modules (ATN-HP, BKR, SWT/SWT-APC), amplifiers (EDFA), and specialty components (LD, WDM comb configurations).
