EXFO EPX 400 OC-48/STM-16 Transmitter
Exfo Optical Light Sources. Model: EPX 400.
- Model
- Exfo EPX 400
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $630
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- EPX 400
This unit
The EXFO EPX 400 OC-48/STM-16 Transmitter is a modular optical signal source for SONET and SDH protocol testing at 2.488 Gb/s. This module generates stable, accurate OC-48 and STM-16 signals with full payload and overhead control, enabling characterization of optical transceivers, transmission lines, and network equipment. It integrates into any EXFO EPX series chassis alongside up to 16 other modules for simultaneous multi-port testing.
Technical Specifications
- Data Rate: OC-48 / STM-16 (2.488 Gb/s)
- Protocols: SONET and SDH with protocol switching without system power-down
- Signal Generation: OC-48 or STM-16 with selectable payload mappings
- Payload & Overhead Control: Complete SONET/SDH payload generation, overhead insertion, alarm and error insertion, trace message insertion, pointer manipulation, and K1/K2 byte manipulation with message encoding
- Power Supply: +3.3 V
- Maximum Power Consumption: 0.7 W
Key Features
- Modular design fits all EXFO EPX series chassis
- Up to 17 modules in a single chassis for simultaneous multi-port testing
- Full remote operation: setup, start, stop, and test monitoring
- Dual user interfaces: full-featured GUI and EPXam graphical interface
- Configuration save/restore capability
- Checkpoint/Resume functionality for recovery from power failures with user-defined save intervals
- Software upgrades available for feature expansion
Typical Applications
- SONET/SDH transceiver characterization
- Long-haul and metro optical system testing
- Multi-rate protocol verification in integrated test environments
- Network equipment performance validation
Compatibility & Integration The EPX 400 operates within EXFO EPX series chassis and combines freely with other EPX modules. This architecture supports mixed-rate testing and multi-port simultaneous operation across metro and long-haul deployment scenarios.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '+3.3 V, 0.7 W max |
Exfo EPX 400 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo EPX 400. Calibration covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo EPX 400 faults: laser diode end-of-life (output below spec), fiber output connector damage, output instability. Common repairs include laser diode replacement when output falls below spec, fiber output connector repair, and thermal management service.
Exfo EPX 400 price
This Exfo EPX 400 is listed at $630. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo EPX 400 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo EPX 400 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
