{"id":2242,"date":"2023-02-03T13:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T05:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premlink.net\/?post_type=product&p=2242"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:24:08","slug":"interruptor-optico-pl2600a","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.premlink.net\/es\/product\/pl2600a-optical-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Conmutador \u00d3ptico PL2600A"},"content":{"rendered":"

Product Overview<\/h2>\n

PL2600A optical switch is in standard 19” and 1RU rack mount, PL2600A optical switch has wide switching dynamic range with short switching time and low loss.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nUnit<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nValue<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRemark<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Wavelength<\/td>\nnm<\/td>\n1200 ~ 1620<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Switching Fiber Input Range<\/td>\ndBm<\/td>\n-15 ~ +24<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insertion Loss<\/td>\ndBm<\/td>\n0.7 ~ 1.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Switching Time<\/td>\nms<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RF Test Range<\/td>\ndBm<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nInput Fiber Power<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PDL<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n0.2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optical Return Loss<\/td>\ndB<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fiber Connector<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nSC\/APC<\/td>\nFC\/APC, LC\/APC\u00a0optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Supply<\/td>\nVac<\/td>\n90 ~ 265<\/td>\n36 ~ 72Vdc optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Consumption<\/a><\/td>\nW<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nDual power supply, 1+1 standby<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Temp<\/td>\n\u2103<\/td>\n-5 ~ +65<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage Temp<\/td>\n\u2103<\/td>\n-40 ~ +80<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Relative Humidity<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n5 ~95<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimension<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n357*483*44<\/td>\nD*W*H<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\nKg<\/td>\n3.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Welcome to enquiry our PL2600A Optical Switch<\/p>\n

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PL2600A: 1RU Optical Switch for Network Redundancy<\/h2>\n

A\u00a0 failover solution designed to ensure 99.999% uptime in CATV and HFC networks through ultra-fast optical path switching.<\/p>\n

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  • Ultra-Fast 8ms Failover:<\/strong> The PL2600A optical switch<\/strong> triggers an automated path transfer in less than 8 milliseconds<\/strong>, ensuring that end-users experience zero service interruption during fiber link failures.<\/li>\n
  • Power-Off Protection:<\/strong> Engineered with a fail-safe mechanism, the device maintains its last known optical path status even during total power loss, preventing unnecessary network flapping in unstable power environments.<\/li>\n
  • Wide Dynamic Range:<\/strong> Supports a broad optical input range from -15dBm to +24dBm<\/strong>, making it compatible with both low-power return path links and high-power EDFA trunk lines across the 1200nm to 1620nm spectrum.<\/li>\n
  • Hot-Swappable Redundancy:<\/strong> Features 1+1 hot-pluggable dual power supplies<\/strong> (AC or DC options), allowing for seamless module replacement without disrupting the live optical signal.<\/li>\n
  • SNMP Management:<\/strong> Fully integrated with WEB GUI and SNMP<\/strong>, providing real-time monitoring of switching thresholds, input optical power levels, and hardware health status from a central NOC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Technical FAQ: PL2600A Optical Switch<\/h2>\n
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    Q1: How does the “Auto-Manual” switching mode work in the field?<\/h3>\n

    A:<\/strong> In Auto Mode<\/strong>, the optical switch<\/strong> continuously monitors the primary fiber power. If the signal drops below the pre-set threshold, it instantly jumps to the backup link. Manual Mode<\/strong> allows engineers to force a path change via the front panel or SNMP for scheduled maintenance without disconnecting fibers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Q2: What is the insertion loss impact on the total link budget?<\/h3>\n

    A:<\/strong> The PL2600A is designed with a low insertion loss of 0.7dB to 1.5dB<\/strong>. For most HFC trunk lines, this minimal loss is easily absorbed by the link margin or compensated for by an EDFA, ensuring that CNR levels remain high across the entire distribution network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Q3: Can I customize the switching threshold for different optical budgets?<\/h3>\n

    A:<\/strong> Absolutely. Through the LCD front panel or the network management interface, operators can define specific Optical Switching Thresholds<\/strong>. This level of control ensures the optical switch<\/strong> doesn’t trigger prematurely due to minor fluctuations while still providing absolute protection against major fiber breaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n