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Browse the departmentHome » Products » Meters & Fusion Splicers » LAN Testing & Certification » AFL FlowScout™ OPM8 + OLS8 – Optical Loss Test Kit (Power Meter + Light Source)
The AFL FlowScout OPM8 + OLS8 OLTS kit combines an optical power meter and a light source in a single set for insertion loss measurement.
AFL FlowScout Optical Loss Test Kits are smart insertion loss measurement sets that pair the OPM8 optical power meter with the OLS8 light source. They deliver fast pass/fail testing across LANs, data centers, PON, and broadband networks — with Wave ID and a 5-year warranty.
AFL FlowScout Optical Loss Test Kits comprise the OPM8 optical power meter and the OLS8 light source. These smart, next-generation instruments build on the long-standing heritage of the AFL/Noyes OPM and OLS series. The complete kits deliver fast insertion loss measurement with a pass/fail result across enterprise LANs, data centers, PON, and broadband networks.
A simple interface based on a color touchscreen lets technicians quickly set up, test, verify, and document an installed fiber link, as well as perform power measurements. The OPM8 meter measures power levels and automatically evaluates them against user-defined min/max limits, presenting the result on a large color screen with color-coded pass/fail indication.
In Wave ID mode, the OLS8 source encodes each wavelength with a unique identifier. Paired with a Wave ID–capable OPM8 meter, the kit can test up to three wavelengths simultaneously, shortening measurement time and eliminating setup errors. The source also offers a CW (continuous) mode and test tone generation (270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz) to aid troubleshooting.
Measured power levels, pass/fail limits, and status are stored in internal memory and retrieved via USB. Results can be transferred for further analysis, editing, and report generation in FlexReports PC software.
Rugged, ergonomic, and backed by a best-in-class 5-year warranty, the OPM8 + OLS8 kit is one of the most versatile fiber testing tools available. Interchangeable output adapters provide access for optical port inspection and support for multiple connector types. Rechargeable batteries with an AC charger make the kit a complete and reliable tool for fast, accurate testing across a range of network environments.
| Power meter — model | OPM8-H / OPM8-L |
| Calibrated wavelengths (OPM8) | 850, 980, 1270, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1610, 1625, 1650 nm |
| Detector type | filtered InGaAs (H) / InGaAs (L) |
| Measurement range | +26 to -50 dBm (H) / +10 to -70 dBm (L) |
| Measurement accuracy | ±0.25 dB |
| Resolution | 0.01 dB/dBm |
| Wave ID / tone detection | yes / 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz |
| Light source — model | OLS8-QUAD (MM/SM), OLS8-SM, OLS8-XGS |
| Wavelengths (OLS8) | 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550 nm (model-dependent) |
| Output power | ≥-22 dBm (MM 50 µm) / -1 dBm (SM 9 µm) |
| Stability | ±0.1 dB / 8 h (after warm-up) |
| Display | 3.5″ color LCD, touchscreen, 320×480 px |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 (BLE and Classic) |
| Protection rating / drop test | IP54 / 1 m drop onto 6 faces |
| Operating time / charging | OPM8 16 h, OLS8 10 h / ≤3 h |
| Dimensions / weight | 14.0 × 8.0 × 3.3 cm / ≤300 g (each) |
| Operating temperature | -10 to +50 °C, 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Calibration / warranty | N.I.S.T., ≥3 years / 5 years |
Kit variants: [KIT] = BAS (with FlexReports Basic) or PLUS (with FlexReports Power). Adapters (e.g., 2900-63-0003MR SC, 2900-63-0004MR LC) and Encircled Flux reference cables available separately.
Standards compliance: TIA-568.3-E, IEC 11801, EN 50173, AS/NZS 3080, TIA-526-7/-14, IEC 14763-3, IEC 61280-4-1/-2, IEC 60825-1, IEC 61315; CE, UKCA, RoHS, FCC, FDA.
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