Yokogawa AQ1200 Reflectometer

Overview
The AQ1200 is a multifunctional hand-held OTDR that combines all the necessary field test functions in one unit. It offers various functions, including an OTDR function that features short 80cm event dead zone, a fault locator function that is effective in locating a fault, an optional loss test function that combines light sources and an optical power meter in one unit. A visible light source is also available as an option, also the instrument allows the connection of a fiber end-face inspection probe.

AQ1200 MFT-OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

Features

OTDR that supports SM1310/1550nm with a short 80cm event dead zone.
Quick power UP for faster operations.
Able to display trace and event information at the same time.
Full auto mode for novice users and information tips for more experienced users.
Bright LCD screen for easy viewing inside buildings and outside as well.
Includes Fault Locator functions for fast measurements.
Supports external USB Video fiber inspection probe.
Standard Accessories supplied with instrument: Power cord, AC adapter, battery pack, hand belt, user's manual (CD-ROM), and operation guide.

AQ1200 Datasheet (PDF)
(documents are in PDF format and will open in a new window)

AQ1200 Front View above - AQ1200 Top View below

AQ1200 Top View

Specifications per Model (23°C ± 2°C unless otherwise noted)

Item

Model AQ1200A

Model AQ1200B^Note1

Model AQ1200C^Note1

Wavelength (nm)

1310/1550 ±20nm ^Note2

1625 ±10nm

1650 ±5nm ^{Note 3}
1650nm ±10nm ^{Note 4}

Applicable Fiber

SM (ITU-T G.652)

Distance Range

0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 km

Pulse Width

3ns, 10ns, 20ns, 50ns, 100ns, 200ns, 500ns, 1µs, 2µs, 5µs, 10µs

Dynamic Range ^Note5

34/32dB ^Note6

33dB ^Note7

34dB ^Note7
GI: -20dBm ±1

Event Dead Zone ^{Note 8}

0.75M ^{Note 9}

Annotation Dead Zone ^{Note 10}

4m/5m

Optical Power Control

Normal/Low


Note¹:	Pulse light output power at 1625nm and 1650nm, + 15dBm or less, built-in 1310 and 1550nm cut filter.
Note²:	±25nm is guaranteed.
Note³:	At a point -20dB from the pulse light output peak value (measured after 30 minutes or more from power-on at an ambient temperature of 23°C).
Note⁴:	At a point -60dB from the pulse light output peak value (measured after 30 minutes or more from power-on at an ambient temperature of 23°C).
Note⁵:	SNR: 1, pulse width: 10µs, measurement time: 3 minutes. When angled-PC connectors are used, each dynamic range decreases by 0.5db.
Note⁶:	32/30 dB is guaranteed.
Note⁷:	30dB is guaranteed.
Note⁸:	Pulse width: 3ns, return loss: 55dB or more.
Note⁹:	0.8m is guaranteed.
Note¹⁰:	Pulse width: 10ns, return loss: 55dB or more, at a point where the backscatter level is within ±0.5dB of the normal value.

Specifications per Option (Light source & Optical powermeter option)

Optical Power Meter

Function

Standard (/SLT)

High Power (/HLT)

Model PON (/PPM)

Wavelength Setting

850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625/1650nm
or 800 to 1700nm (in 1nm steps)
or CWDM wavelength (1270 to 1610nm, 20nm steps)

1310/1490/1550nm

Power Range (CW)

+ 10 to -70 dBm

+ 27 to -50 dBm^Note3

+ 10 to -70 dBm^Note1
+ 27 to -50 dBm^Note2

Power Range (CHOP)

+ 7 to -60 dBm

+ 24 to -50 dBm ^Note3

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Noise Level

0.5nW (-63dBm, 1310nm)

50nW (-43dBm, 1310nm)

0.5nW (-63dBm, 1310nm)
50mW (-43dBm, 1550nm)

Uncertainty Under Standard Conditions ^Note4

±5%

±0.5dB

Readout Resolution

0.1

Level Unit

Absolute: dBm, mW, µW, nW. Relative: dB

Modulation Mode

CW, CHOP, (270Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz)

Average Function

1, 10, 50, and 100 times

Light Source

Wavelength (nm)

1310/1550 ±25nm (AQ1200A), 1625 ±10nm (AQ1200B),
1650 ±5nm ^Note5, 1650 ±10nm ^Note6 (AQ1200C)

Optical Output Level (dBm)

-3 ±1

Level Stability (dB) ^Note7

±0.05 (AQ1200A), ±0.15 (AQ1200B, AQ1200C)

Modulation Mode

CW, 270Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz

Application Fiber

SM (ITU-T G.652)

Memory and Logging Function

Measurement data storage: 10 to 1000 data
Logging Interval: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds

Auto Loss Test Function

Loss measurement with light source and optical
powermeter interlock

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Note¹:	at 1310/1490nm
Note²:	at 1550nm
Note³:	at 1300 to 1600nm
Note⁴:	Power level: 100µW (-10dBm); CW, Wavelength: 1310 ±29nm (1550nm ±10nm for 1550 nm setting of /PPM), Spectral width: 10nm or less (1310nm), ambient temperature: 23°C ±2°C, Optical fiber: SM (ITU-T G.652), Optical connector: FC/PC, Wavelength setting error: 0.5nm or less, excluding aging (add 1% one year after calibration)
Note⁵:	At a point -20dB from the pulse light output peak value (measured after 30 minutes or more from power-on ambient temperature: 23°C)
Note⁶:	At a point -60dB from the pulse light output peak value (measured after 30 minutes or more from power-on ambient temperature: 23°C)
Note⁷:	Constant temperature within 23°C ±2°C (for 15 minutes)


Visible Light Source (VLS)

Optical Connector	2.5mm ferrule type
Center Waveform	650nm ±20nm
Optical Output Level	-3dBm or more (peak)
Modulation Mode	CHOP approx. 2Hz
Laser Class	3R

General Specifications
Display	5.7 inch color LCD (640 x 480)
Interface	USB 1.1 Type A and Type B one each
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (0° to 40°C using AC adapter) (0° to 35°C when charging battery) Humidity 20% to 85% RH non-condensation
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C Humidity 85% RH non-condensation
Safety Standard	EN 61010-1, Laser: Class 1M (EN 60825-1) 21CFR1040.10
EMC	EN 61326-1 Class A, EN 55011 Class A Group 1
Power Supply (AC adapter)	100 Volts to 240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz
Power Supply (Internal Battery)	Run time: 6 hours; Recharge time: 5 hours
Dimensions	217.5mm (W) x 157mm (H) x 74mm (D) (excluding projections)
Weight	approx. 1kg (including protector and battery pack)
Included Accessories	AC adapter, battery pack, hand belt, user's manual (CD-ROM), and operation guide