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FLS-600 - Light source

Overview
Part of EXFO’s 600 handheld series, the FLS-600 Light Source is designed for first-class versatility—it offers laser and LED models, as well as various wavelength options.
FLS-600 - Light source

Key features

  • Up to three singlemode wavelengths (1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1490 nm or 1625 nm) on a single port, or four wavelengths (850/1300 nm and 1310/1550 nm) on two ports
  • Three year warranty for low cost of ownership
  • Error-free, time-saving test features
  • Controlled multimode launching output
  • EF Ready: use with external launch mode conditioner for EF‑compliant multimode results

Applications

  • Link-loss characterization
  • LAN/WAN certification

Specifications

Technical specifications
FLS-600 specifications
Model12D23BL234BL235BL
Central wavelength (nm)850 ± 25 / 1300 +50/–201310 ± 20 / 1550 ± 201310 ± 20 / 1550 ± 20 / 1625 ± 151310 ± 20 / 1490 ± 10 / 1550 ± 20
Spectral width b (nm)50/135≤5≤5≤5
Output power (dBm)≥–20/≥–20 (62.5/125 µm)≥1/≥1≥1/≥–3/≥–5≥1/≥–4.5/≥–3
Power stability c (dB), 15 min±0.05±0.03±0.03±0.03
Power stability c (dB), 8 h±0.1±0.1±0.1±0.1
Auto-switchingYesYesYesYes
Tone generation270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Battery life (hours/typical in Auto mode)50
Warranty (year)1
Recommended calibration interval (years)3
PX1-PRO power meter specifications
Power measurement range (dBm)Standard: 10 to –70
High power: 26 to –50b
Power uncertainty±5 %c
Measurement units availabledB, dBm, Watt (W, mW, nW, pW)
Wavelength measurement range (nm)780 to 1650
Calibrated wavelengths (nm)800, 820, 830, 840, 850, 860, 870, 880, 910, 980, 1270, 1280, 1290, 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1460, 1470, 1480, 1490, 1500, 1510, 1520, 1530, 1540, 1550, 1560, 1570, 1577, 1580, 1590, 1600, 1610, 1620, 1630, 1640, 1650
Auto-wavelength recognitionYesd
Auto-wavelength switchingYese
Wavelength bundlesYes
Visual fault locator (PX1-PRO only)Yes (3 modes—continuous, 1 Hz, 4 Hz)
Tone detection270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
FLS-600: a. Guaranteed unless otherwise specified. All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 1 °C, with an FC connector.
b. rms for FP lasers; and –3 dB width for LEDs (typical values for LEDs).
c. After a 15-minute warm-up period, and using an APC connector on the power meter (except for multimode sources, for which a PC connector is used). Expressed as ± half the difference between the maximum and minimum values measured during the period.

PX1-PRO: a. Specifications valid at (23 ± 1 °C), 1550 nm, with an FOAS-22 adapter and FC/UPC connector.
b. Typical.
c. Singlemode fiber or a 50 µm fiber. Bluetooth ON. Charge OFF. Brightness at 75 %. Between 17 dBm to –35 dBm for high-power model. Between 5 dBm to –50 dBm for standard model.
d. Auto-wavelength recognition with FLS-300, FLS-600, FOT-300, FOT-600.
e. Auto-wavelength switching with FLS-600, FOT-600.
f. Without battery.
General specifications
FLS-600 general specifications
Size (H × W × D)190 mm × 100 mm × 62 mm (7 1/2 in × 4 in × 2 1/2 in)
Weight0.48 kg (1.1 lb)
TemperatureOperating: –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage: –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity0% to 95% non-condensing
Standard accessoriesUser guide, certificate of calibration, instrument stickers in six languages, AC adapter/charger, lithium ion battery, shoulder strap and carrying case
PX1-PRO general specifications
Dimensions133 mm × 78 mm × 30 mm (5 1/4 in × 3 in × 1 1/8 in)
Display size71 mm (2.8 in)
Weight (with battery)225 g (0.5 lb)
Display typeColor display with capacitive touchscreen
Battery charging< 3 hours charging time, when unit is off
Charging portUSB Type C
AC/DC charger/adapterInput: 100–240 V; 50/60 Hz; 1.0 A max
Output: 5 V; 2 A
Battery autonomy8 h (continuous use)
InterfacesBluetooth 5.0 with BLE
Storage capacity1000 test results for local reading
ReportingSingle test: PDF on EXFO Exchange mobile app
Batch of tests: online (EXFO Exchange account required)
Warranty (year)1
Calibration interval (years)3
TemperatureStoragef: –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Operating: –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
FLS-600: a. Guaranteed unless otherwise specified. All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 1 °C, with an FC connector.

PX1-PRO: a. Specifications valid at (23 ± 1 °C), 1550 nm, with an FOAS-22 adapter and FC/UPC connector.
f. Without battery.