Fiber OWL 4 Series Optical Power Meters  
The Fiber OWL 4 is a high accuracy, high resolution, microprocessor
controlled 10 Gig Optical Tester.  It has an attractive hand-held case made
from high impact plastic, a large, backlit, graphic, liquid crystal display, and
18-key keypad for easy data entry.  The universal port accepts 2.5mm
connectors, such as ST, SC, and FC, and also comes with a 1.25mm
universal port, which can accept LC, MU, and other SFF connectors.  It will
operate for over 100 hours on a standard alkaline 9v battery and has built-in
auto shutdown.  An optional length testing light source can be installed for
fiber optic link length measurements.

The Fiber OWL 4 includes a built-in link wizard that easily calculates the
allowable loss for the fiber runs being measuring.  The meter stores physical
fiber information for up to eight links.  Link information includes: link name,
date, fiber type, fiber length, connectors, splices, temperature, cabling
standard, and calculated or entered reference power values for two
wavelengths.  

In addition the meter will store up to 1000 measured data points with labels.  
Each value includes the fiber type and link.  The stored information can be
selectively viewed, edited (measured again), printed, or deleted.  The meter
will print formatted reports of selected stored data directly using the built in
serial port, or all of the stored data can be downloaded to our free
OWL
Reporter software.

SOONER OR LATER YOUR FIBER JOBS ARE GOING TO REQUIRE
CERTIFICATION TESTING!   

IF YOU BUY A METER WITHOUT REPORT PRINTING CAPABILITIES
YOU'LL JUST END UP BUYING YOUR METER ALL OVER AGAIN!
Key Benefits:

  • Multimode and singlemode ready  
  • NIST Traceable at all wavelengths  
  • One user-definable wavelength: between 700 and 1700 nm  
  • Link Wizard certifies fiber links using fiber loss parameters from popular industry standards,
    including Fiber To The Home (FTTH), TIA-568 and Ethernet  
  • Two user-definable standards  
  • Auto-wavelength recognition (when used with OWL WaveSource light sources)  
  • Automatic dual-wavelength reference storage and data storage  
  • Stores information for up to 1000 data points in 8 different link configurations  
  • Serial interface for downloading and/or printing data  
  • Free OWL Reporter software (PC) for printing professional certification reports  
  • High resolution - 0.01 dB  
  • High accuracy - 0.15 dB  
  • 75 dB dynamic range  
  • 2.5mm / 1.25mm universal connector port  
  • Long battery life: over 100 hrs. on a 9v alkaline battery

  • Large backlit LCD display  
  • InGaAs detector  
  • High impact plastic case  
Can also contain one of the following options:
-- integrated length tester (FO- 4B)
-- integrated visual fault locator (FO-4V)
MADE IN USA

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ON THIS WEBSITE
ARE IN US DOLLARS
(USD)
NEVER BUY ANY POWER METER WITHOUT U.S. GOVERNMENT N.I.S.T. TRACEABLE ACCOUNTABILITY!
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10 Gig Optical Tester
10 Gig Optical Tester
Fiber Owl 4 w/VFL
Optionally, a precision-coupled visual fault locator (PCVFL) may be installed in the Fiber OWL 4.  
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Part Number
Description
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view data sheet
Detector Type
Dynamic
Range
Integrated VFL
Integrated
Length Tester
Price
FO-4
Fiber OWL 4
InGaAs
+5 to -70 dBm
No
No
806.00
FO-4B
Fiber OWL 4
BOLT
InGaAs
+5 to -70 dBm
No
Yes
1260.00
FO-4V
Fiber OWL 4 VFL
InGaAs
+5 to -70 dBm
Yes
No
986.00
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Ordering Information
 
FO-4C
Fiber OWL 4C
InGaAs
Filtered InGaAs
No
No
846.00
FO-4BC
Fiber OWL 4C
BOLT
InGaAs
Filtered InGaAs
No
Yes
1346.00
FO-4VC
Fiber OWL 4 VFL
InGaAs
Filtered InGaAs
Yes
No
1026.00
NOTE: Fiber OWL 4 series optical power meters cannot contain a VFL and a length testing port in the same
unit.
The FO-4C, FO-4BC, and FO-4VC contain a filtered detector typically used for telco and other high-power
application testing.  Please call 512-785-9024 or email us at info@bdidatalynk.com if you have any
questions and we'll help you find the right meter for your needs.
Fiber OWL 4 with integrated light source
FO-4-SDxx
Fiber OWL
Certification
Meter with
dual-wavelength
singlemode laser
source
(1310/1550)
InGaAs
2.5mm and 1.25
mm universal
+5 to -70
1310/1550
singlemode

-10 dBm
1665.00
Part Number
Description
Detector Type
Connector
Port
Measurement
Range (dBm)
Light Source
Info
Price
If the Part Number above has 'xx', please substitute the connector type - ST, SC, or FC.
Note: Manual bi-directional testing can be performed with a matching set of two of the items listed above.
Fiber OWL 4 Datasheet
Fiber OWL 4 BOLT Datasheet  
Fiber OWL 4 VFL Datasheet
Fiber OWL 4 series Operations Guide
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