A system and method for monitoring and characterizing optical links
    3.
    发明公开
    A system and method for monitoring and characterizing optical links 审中-公开
    系统和用于监测的装置和光链路的标记

    公开(公告)号:EP0935355A2

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-11

    申请号:EP99300558.6

    申请日:1999-01-26

    CPC classification number: H04B10/0771 H04B10/077 H04B2210/078

    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for monitoring and characterizing optical links of a communication system by transmitting and receiving optical test signals of a certain wavelength through the optical links where such test signals do not interfere in a significant manner with other optical signals being conveyed through the optical links.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于通过发送和通过其中正在寻求信号不与其它光信号显著方式干扰光链路接收特定波长的光测试信号监控和表征的通信系统的光链路的系统和方法被输送 通过光学链路。

    Optical communications system having distributed intelligence and monitoring of the fibres
    5.
    发明公开
    Optical communications system having distributed intelligence and monitoring of the fibres 失效
    具有分布式智能和纤维监测光传输系统

    公开(公告)号:EP0808040A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-28

    申请号:EP97303083.6

    申请日:1997-05-06

    CPC classification number: H04B10/079

    Abstract: The invention is embodied in a distributed intelligence optical fiber communications system capable of fully automated and continuous monitoring and testing of the optical fibers and their connections within the optical fiber distribution frames therein. In particular, it is an optical communications system having an optical distribution frame including interconnection modules having actively intelligent microcontrollers thereon. Also, the distribution frame includes inventive electrical and optical interconnection fabrics between the distributed intelligence located on the interconnection modules and a host located outside of the distribution frame. The distributed intelligence interconnection modules allow monitoring, testing and/or related activities of the overall optical communications system to be performed locally at the interconnection modules. Also, when used in combination with the electrical and optical interconnection fabrics, the inventive modules substantially reduce optical fiber routing and enable more effective monitoring and testing operations to be performed, while maintaining compatibility with existing conventional cross-connect, switching and network architectures.

    An improved optical switching apparatus for use in the construction mode testing of fibers in an optical cable
    6.
    发明公开
    An improved optical switching apparatus for use in the construction mode testing of fibers in an optical cable 审中-公开
    用于光纤电缆的制造过程中测试光纤改进的光学开关

    公开(公告)号:EP0903604A2

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-24

    申请号:EP98307222.4

    申请日:1998-09-08

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4452 G02B6/4455

    Abstract: An optical switch device for switching test signals to the terminated ends of a predetermined number of optical fibers in an optical fiber cable. The optical switch device contains a first optical port for receiving the test signals. A plurality of optical second ports are provided, wherein the number of second optical ports is less than the number of optical fibers in the cable to be tested. The optical connector ports are connected to the terminated ends of optical fibers in the optical cable by a plurality of detachable adapters. Each of the adapters has a base connector that selectively engages one of the second optical ports on the optical switch device. A plurality of optical leads extends from the base connector of the adaptor. The optical leads terminate with a plurality of plugs that are adapted to selectively engage some of the terminated ends of the optical fibers in the optical cable. The plugs at one end of the adapters are first connected to the optical fibers in the optical cable. The base connectors coupled to the plugs are fewer in number than optical fibers by a ratio of at least 1:2. The base connectors are then connected to the optical switch, thereby allowing for a connection operation that is more time efficient and space efficient than was previously available.

    Abstract translation: 为测试信号切换到在光纤线缆的光纤的预定数量的结束端部的光学开关装置。 的光开关装置包括用于接收所述测试信号的第一光端口。 提供光学第二端口的多个,worin的第二光端口的数量小于被测试的电缆的光纤的数量。 的光学连接器端口由可拆卸的适配器连接的多个在光缆的光纤的端部终止。 每个适配器具有基部连接器并选择性地接合所述光开关装置上的第二光学端口中的一个。 光学引线的多个从所述适配器的所述基座连接器延伸。 光学引线带插头的多元性没被angepasst为选择性地接合一些在光缆的光纤的端接的端部的终止。 在适配器一端的插头首先连接到在光缆的光纤。 联接到插头基座连接器是由至少1:1的比例在比光纤数少1:2。 基座连接器然后连接到光开关,从而允许连接手术也被比以前可用的更多的时间效率和空间效率。

    Optical monitoring and test access interconnection module
    7.
    发明公开
    Optical monitoring and test access interconnection module 失效
    OptischesÜberwachungs-und Testzugriffsmodul

    公开(公告)号:EP0828356A2

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-11

    申请号:EP97306775.4

    申请日:1997-09-02

    CPC classification number: H04B10/071 G02B6/4452

    Abstract: The present invention is an optical monitoring and test access interconnection module especially adapted for use with a fiber optic distribution frame for a fiber optic communications system. The interconnection module provides a combination of monitoring and test access for two fiber lines, typically a transmit/receive pair, where wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) test access is provided to both the transmit and receive fibers. In one embodiment of the present invention, the interconnection module monitors only the receive fiber line where a power monitoring circuit receives a monitor level optical signal via an optical tap and converts the optical signal to an electrical output. Processing electronics and firmware within the module are operable to generate alarms and other control signals when changes in the power level of the received signal are detected. A test access path is provided on the module for use, for example, with an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR). In one embodiment of the present invention, the interconnection module incorporates a unique physical design arrangement that separates the optical signal processing from the electronic processing into partitioned sub-modules. The optical and electronic sub-modules may advantageously be assembled (and dis-assembled) by means of guides that allow the module halves to slide together. A unique optical mating connector is provided in the sliding arrangement to join the optical module to an opto-electronic photodetector in the electronic module.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种光学监测和测试接入互连模块,其特别适用于光纤通信系统的光纤配线架。 互连模块提供对两条光纤线路(通常是发射/接收对)的监测和测试接入的组合,其中波分复用器(WDM)测试接入被提供给发射和接收光纤。 在本发明的一个实施例中,互连模块仅监视接收光纤线路,其中功率监控电路经由光学分接头接收监控级光信号,并将光信号转换为电输出。 当检测到接收信号的功率电平的变化时,模块内的处理电子设备和固件可操作以产生报警和其它控制信号。 在模块上提供测试访问路径,例如使用光时域反射计(OTDR)。 在本发明的一个实施例中,互连模块结合了将光信号处理与电子处理分离成分割子模块的唯一的物理设计布置。 光学和电子子模块可以有利地通过允许模块半部一起滑动的引导件组装(和拆卸)。 在滑动装置中提供独特的光学配合连接器,以将光学模块连接到电子模块中的光电子光电检测器。

    Combined optical transmitter and monitor module for a fiber optic monitoring system
    8.
    发明公开
    Combined optical transmitter and monitor module for a fiber optic monitoring system 审中-公开
    发行人和发行人发行人Übertragungseinheitfürein faseroptischesÜbertragungssystem

    公开(公告)号:EP1096705A2

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-02

    申请号:EP00309100.6

    申请日:2000-10-16

    CPC classification number: H04B10/00

    Abstract: The present invention is a module for use in an optical fiber administration system, or a dedicated system. The module contains both an optical transmitter and an optical monitor, wherein the module transmits a test signal over a fiber optic network and receives back that same signal through a different fiber in the fiber optic network. By both sending and receiving the test signal, the integrity of different paths in the optical fiber network can be determined in a space efficient manner. The module contains a microprocessor. The microprocessor reads data regarding the test signal as it is transmitted and that same test signal as it is received. This data may be read to an external shelf controller. The shelf controller utilizes the data from the microprocessor in the analysis of fiber optic loop conditions as well as the laser itself.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是用于光纤管理系统或专用系统的模块。 该模块包含光发射机和光学监视器,其中该模块通过光纤网络传输测试信号,并通过光纤网络中的不同光纤接收相同的信号。 通过发送和接收测试信号,可以以空间有效的方式确定光纤网络中不同路径的完整性。 该模块包含一个微处理器。 微处理器在发送测试信号时读取有关测试信号的数据,并接收与测试信号相同的测试信号。 该数据可以被读取到外部机架控制器。 货架控制器利用微处理器的数据分析光纤环路条件以及激光器本身。

    Primary stage optical switch assembly for a optical fiber administration system
    9.
    发明公开
    Primary stage optical switch assembly for a optical fiber administration system 失效
    Faserverwaltungssystem的PrimareStéfeeiner optischen Schaltanordnungfürein optisches Faserverwaltungssystem

    公开(公告)号:EP0830038A2

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-18

    申请号:EP97306785.3

    申请日:1997-09-02

    CPC classification number: H04Q11/0003 G02B6/4452

    Abstract: A primary stage optical switch assembly that is used in an optical fiber administration system where various levels of switching are used to interconnect an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) to individual optical fibers. The primary stage optical switch assembly contains an optical switch and a connector array disposed within a shelf structure. The shelf structure is sized to mount into one of the bays in the framework of the fiber administration system. The optical switch contained within the primary stage optical switch assembly is fabricated from electronic components and optical components. Most of the electronic components are manufactured as part of an electronic module. The optical components are manufactured as part of a separate optical module. Both modules mount within the shelf structure. However, the electronic module can be removed from the shelf structure without effecting the position of the optics module or the optical leads that extend from the optical module.

    Abstract translation: 用于光纤管理系统中的初级阶段光开关组件,其中使用各种开关水平将光时域反射计(OTDR)互连到各个光纤。 主级光开关组件包括设置在搁板结构内的光开关和连接器阵列。 搁架结构的尺寸设置成在纤维管理系统的框架中安装到一个托架中。 初级光学开关组件中包含的光开关由电子部件和光学部件制成。 大多数电子元件是作为电子模块的一部分制造的。 光学部件被制造为单独的光学模块的一部分。 两个模块均安装在搁板结构内。 然而,可以将电子模块从搁板结构上移除,而不会影响从光学模块延伸的光学模块或光引线的位置。

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