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RFOptic’s Unique Software Helps Customers to Configurate and Control Their RFoF Modules

As RFOptic, we always strive to bring our customers of our RFoF and ODL solutions the best service and support in the field. That’s why we have developed unique software that allows you to configurate your RFOptic’s RFoF modules.

With the software, you can control one or more modules. All you need to do is to power up and connect your computer or tablet using a standard USB to interface with the software. Once connected, the software detects your RFoF modules, and you are ready to configurate and control them. The software is designed to work on PCs and laptops that run Windows 7, 8 or 10 operating system versions. Please note that it does not operate on previous operating system versions. However, a separate version for Windows XP. Is available. The software detects the modules automatically once connected.

Some of the features include:

  • Connecting Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) RFOptic’s RFoF modules
  • Simultaneously connection to multiple modules
  • Obtaining status information and verifying the optical connection
  • Setting up and operating the configuration
  • Defining power-up default setup
  • Initiating self-test, RF module test and RF link test

With the software, it’s easy to check if your modules are connected correctly. (See also our video to learn more) The panel LED indicators on the RFoF modules will indicate if the optical fiber is connected or disconnected.

  • If the optical fiber is disconnected, the panel LED of the Tx is green and the panel LED of the Rx is red.
  • If the optical fiber is connected properly between Tx and Rx units, the panel LEDs of both Tx and Rx are green.

The image below illustrates the easy-to-use software offering a rich set of features and functionalities.

The software is made available free of charge under the license agreement, please make sure to familiarize yourself with the content before downloading and using the software.

Do you have any questions or remarks? Do you want to get more information? Feel free to contact us!

Getting Close Up and Personal with RFOptic’s Next Generation Programmable RFoF Solutions

Programmable RFoF units – Bidirectional
Programmable RFoF units – Bidirectional

Earlier this year, RFOptic has launched its next-generation programmable RFoF solutions. They come in three versions that operate from 500 kilohertz up to 2.5GHz, 3GHz and 6GHz. A version with Bias-T that supports GPS applications is also available. In the video below, you can see that all versions have the same small form factor.

Let’s have a closer look at all the components that make up an RFoF set. Each set is made of Tx and Rx modules, 2 AC/DC adapters, fiber patch cable, 2 USB cables, and a USB drive.

  • The T-module is used to convert radio frequency signals (that are input) to converter, to optical signal.
  • The Tx module at the far end, is used to take in the fiber signal, optical signals, and output the RF signals.
  • The patch cable is provided so that the user can test the units before a field deployment in their labs.
  • The 3 USB cables are provided so that the user can simultaneously connect to both of the units from the data connectors.

The user interface allows the capability to connect to both of the devices at the same time. Through this interface, the user can set up and modify the S21 system gain, the P1dB compression point, as well as few other parameters such as optical power, LED indication and module information – either locally or remotely.

Furthermore, the RFoF link has full diagnostic capability including Tx, Rx and complete link test (Optical and RF). All these do not only save test equipment costs, but also provide real-time diagnostic of deployed links.

To learn more, click here.