Description

The JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB is a high-performance, SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) form factor optical power meter module designed for integration into advanced portable fiber optic test sets and multi-function platforms. This compact yet powerful module serves as a critical tool for field technicians and network engineers, providing precise measurement of optical power levels in both single-mode and multimode fiber networks. Its core function is to convert incoming optical signals into an accurate electrical reading, displayed in dBm or Watts on the host mainframe’s screen. This allows for the verification of signal strength, validation of link loss budgets, and troubleshooting of optical networks with a high degree of confidence, ensuring that installed fiber links meet stringent performance specifications for modern high-speed data, telecom, and CATV systems.

The intrinsic value of the JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB lies in its seamless integration, portability, and laboratory-grade accuracy in a field-hardened package. Unlike benchtop instruments, this module transforms a compatible JDSU/VIAVI handheld mainframe into a powerful, portable optical test station, eliminating the need for multiple standalone devices. It is engineered for robustness, capable of withstanding the rigors of field use, including shocks, vibrations, and temperature variations encountered in manholes, central offices, and cell towers. The module’s design emphasizes ease of use, with automatic wavelength detection and calibration factors stored directly in the module, streamlining the testing process and minimizing human error. The implementation of the JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB is a best practice for efficient, first-time-right installation, maintenance, and certification of fiber optic infrastructure.

2213-75TSLKTB JDSU

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

The JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB offers a suite of features designed for maximum efficiency and accuracy in the field. A primary advantage is its plug-and-play interoperability within the JDSU/VIAVI ecosystem. When inserted into a compatible mainframe like a T-Berd or a Compact Optical Test Set, it is automatically recognized and configured, with all calibration data and wavelength settings readily available, which drastically reduces setup time and potential for misconfiguration. The duplex LC connector interface, as specified in the model suffix, is the industry standard for high-density SFP-based transceivers, making it immediately compatible with the vast majority of modern fiber patches and panels without the need for adapters.

The module delivers laboratory-grade performance in a portable form factor. Its wide dynamic range, capable of measuring from very faint signals near the noise floor up to powerful amplifier outputs, makes it a versatile tool for testing everything from short-distance data links to long-haul DWDM systems. The high accuracy and low uncertainty of its measurements are critical for precisely characterizing loss in passive optical networks (PON) and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ruggedized SFP+ metal cage and connector design of the JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB ensure excellent durability and mating performance over thousands of insertion cycles, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for daily field testing demands. Its compact size also means technicians can carry multiple specialized modules (e.g., for different connector types) without adding significant bulk to their toolkits.

Application Field

The JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB is deployed across the entire telecommunications and network infrastructure lifecycle. Its primary application is in the installation and commissioning (I&C) of fiber optic networks. Technicians use it to measure the output power of transmitters, verify received power levels at the end of a link, and most importantly, perform double-ended loss testing with a light source to certify that a fiber span meets its loss budget before being put into service. This is critical for ensuring the performance of FTTx (Fiber to the x), mobile backhaul, and enterprise data center networks.

In maintenance and troubleshooting scenarios, the 2213-75TSLKTB is indispensable for isolating faults. It can quickly identify whether a network problem is caused by a failing transmitter, a degraded fiber span with high loss, or a dirty connector. It is also used for periodic network audits and performance validation in CATV/hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks to ensure signal integrity to subscribers. Any professional context that requires accurate, portable, and reliable measurement of optical power in a live network or during installation is an ideal application for the JDSU 2213-75TSLKTB SFP+ optical power meter module.

2213-75TSLKTB JDSU

Related Products

JTK-711: A common JDSU/VIAVI handheld mainframe unit (like the T-Berd 2000) designed to host plug-in modules like the 2213-75TSLKTB.

VIAVI T-Berd 4000: A more advanced multi-service test platform that also accepts SFP-based test modules.

OSLTP2 / OSLTP3: JDSU/VIAVI’s dedicated optical light source modules (often in SFP form factor) used in tandem with the power meter for loss testing.

2213-75TSLKTB-R: A potential variant, where the -R suffix may denote a retail package or included accessories.

Modules with different connectors: Other 2213 series modules with suffixes like -SC or -FC, indicating different connector interfaces (SC, FC) for various field requirements.

Optical Talk Sets: Communication devices used alongside test equipment for coordination between technicians during fiber testing.