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Optical Line Protection System (OLPS)

1U optical line protection with automatic switchover to a backup fiber path on failure.

PDR Optical Line Protection System (OLP): Compact 1U optical-layer protection with real-time monitoring, automatic fiber switching, 1+1/1:1/1-1 protection, redundant AC/DC power, and NMS support.
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Technical Specifications

Protection Architecture1+1 | 1:1 | 1-1
Form Factor1U rack-mountable (19-inch)
Working Wavelength1310 nm or 1550 nm (selectable)
Switching ThresholdDefault −30 dBm (configurable)
Switching DelayImmediate or 1 to 999 s
Auto SwitchbackConfigurable 1 to 999 minutes
ManagementRJ-45 Ethernet | RS-232 DB9
Power Supply220V AC | −48V DC (dual redundant)

Key Features

  • Compact 1U, 19-inch rack-mountable form factor
  • Automatic fiber line switching on failure or degradation
  • Real-time optical power monitoring of both channels
  • Three protection architectures: 1+1, 1:1 and 1-1
  • Configurable switching delay (0 to 999 s) and auto switchback
  • Front-panel LCD with key control

Applications & Use Cases

  • Telecom transmission network path redundancy
  • Real-time fiber quality surveillance
  • Emergency rerouting of live traffic
  • FTTH/FTTB and access-network resilience