Digital Lightwave NIC PLUS NL81 PORTABLE NETWORK INFORMATION

The Digital Lightwave NIC PLUS NL81 is a portable network analyzer for field, lab, and production testing of telecom transport networks. It delivers multi-layer service analysis across SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, PDH, ATM, and serial interfaces at speeds up to 10G, 40G, and 43Gb/s, with 100Gb/s platform readiness. The instrument combines a high-resolution touchscreen interface, automated test sequences, and advanced troubleshooting capabilities in a chassis designed for demanding operational environments.

– Technical Specifications

Protocol Support: SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, PDH, ATM, serial interface, DWDM. Supports encapsulation schemes including Ethernet over OTN, Fibre Channel over OTN, and Ethernet over SDH over OTN. Platform capable of supporting 100Gb/s.

Network Speeds: Up to 10G, 40G, and 43Gb/s. Designed for 100Gb/s evolution.

Chassis: Available in 2-slot (NIC) and 5-slot (NIC Plus) configurations. 2-slot chassis offered with battery power option.

Display: 10.4-inch (NIC) and 12.1-inch (NIC Plus) high-resolution color touchscreen with anti-glare coating.

Power: 90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz input. Power dissipation: 150 W (NIC), 350 W (NIC Plus).

Connectivity: 3× USB ports, SD/SDHC slot, external VGA display port (DE-15), trigger I/O, optional 802.11 wireless via USB, 10/100/1000BASE-T network interface, removable industrial-grade compact flash.

– Key Features

• Multi-layer service testing at OTN and SONET/SDH interfaces with GFP/GMP mapping for Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and Fibre Channel
• BERT and advanced NGN mapping
• Jitter and wander testing with optional dedicated modules
• Optical Spectrum Analyzer module for 1550 nm band measurements
• Error and alarm counting, rate display, graphing, report generation, and full event logging
• SCPI automation support
• Optional modules: PDH/T-Carrier, MSA 2020/2030, Optical Jitter/Wander, CSA 4100 40G/100G, OSA with C-Band and L-Band, Serial Interface, ATM

– Typical Applications

Multi-protocol transport network commissioning, service activation, fault isolation, and performance monitoring in telecommunications infrastructure.

– Compatibility & Integration

Multiple physical interface protocols supported in a single analyzer. Network connectivity via 10/100/1000BASE-T for remote integration and data transfer.