What is BS EN 61291-6-1- Optical amplifiers interfaces about?
BS EN 61291-6-1 is an international standard that discusses the uses of interfaces for optical amplifiers.
BS EN 61291-6-1 describes the optical amplifier command set (OACS) for use in communicating with and controlling intelligent optical amplifiers. These amplifiers receive and respond to such commands by using resident firmware and are controlled by a microprocessor.
BS EN 61291-6-1 addresses the structure and content of the command set to control optical amplifiers. The specification of a physical interface is the subject of a separate part to be developed in the IEC 61291-6 series.
The commands described in BS EN 61291-6-1 cover a wide range of applications, not all commands are applicable to every amplifier.
Note: BS EN 61291-6-1 does not cover the physical or hardware interface which is assumed to exist for communication of this command set to the optical amplifier.
Who is BS EN 61291-6-1- Optical amplifiers interfaces for?
BS EN 61291-6-1 on optical amplifiers interfaces is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of optical amplifiers
- Manufacturers of interfaces
- Fibre optic technicians
- Fibre optic installers
- Testing authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61291-6-1- Optical amplifiers interfaces?
Optical amplifiers are being developed and commercially deployed to an increasing degree of sophistication and functionality. Often, information is sent to the optical amplifier, or requested from it, to determine signal conditions, operating parameters, and to adjust the operational aspects of the optical amplifier.
BS EN 61291-6-1 proposes a set of command strings useful in controlling optical amplifiers. It enlists all the commands currently defined and supported within the OACS framework. This standardization of the command set helps the users to broader the market use of advanced designs of optical amplifiers, typically controlled by microprocessors.
The command set described in BS EN 61291-6-1 is intended to enable the user or host to retrieve the amplifier module’s status and adjust its settings. These advanced amplifier designs are required for next-generation optical networks and need adaptive provisioning of optical paths and intelligent configuration/reconfiguration for the provision of telecommunications services in a dynamic environment.
BS EN 61291-6-1 addresses the structure and content of the command set to control optical amplifiers. With the rapidly evolving technology, it is envisioned that BS EN 61291-6-1 will be amended with additional commands and functionality as technology evolves, and will be updated on a periodic basis, incorporating all previous amendments and additions.
By applying, BS EN 61291-6-1 you can learn about interfaces and command set, which can be beneficial for your business of optical amplifiers and can also help you to expand your business globally.
