What is BS EN 62129-1- Optical spectrum analyzers about?
BS EN 62129-1 is a safety standard on the calibration of wavelength/optical frequency measurement instruments.
BS EN 62129-1 specifies procedures for calibrating an optical spectrum analyzer that is developed for use in fibre-optic communications and designed to measure the power distribution of an optical spectrum.
BS EN 62129-1 describes a set of operations that establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between the values of quantities indicated by a measuring instrument and the corresponding values realized by standards.
Note: BS EN 62129-1 does not apply to an optical wavelength meter that measures only centre wavelengths, a Fabry-Perot interferometer or a monochromator that has no display unit.
Who is BS EN 62129-1- Optical spectrum analyzers for?
BS EN 62129-1 on the calibration of wavelength/optical frequency measurement instruments is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of optical spectrum analyzers
- Testing authorities
Why should you use BS EN 62129-1- Optical spectrum analyzers?
An optical spectrum analyzer is an optical instrument for measuring the power distribution of a spectrum with respect to wavelength (frequency).
BS EN 62129-1 assist with the power level indicated by an optical spectrum analyzer undergoing calibration at a specified wavelength resolution setting. BS EN 62129-1 discusses the reference conditions of influencing parameters, their nominal values, and their tolerance bands, with respect to which the uncertainty at reference conditions is specified. BS EN 62129-1 provides guidance on the wavelength deviation and calibration.
Overall, BS EN 62129-1 is useful as it guides on the calibration of wavelength/optical frequency measurement instrument of the optical spectrum analyzers which can be helpful for your business.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 62129-1:2016 supersedes BS EN 62129:2006 which is withdrawn.
BS EN 62129-1:2016 replaces the first edition of IEC 62129, published in 2006. BS EN 62129-1:2016 constitutes a technical revision.
BS EN 62129-1:2016 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Update of terms and definitions
- Update of calibration conditions
- Calculation changes of uncertainties related to wavelength temperature dependence, power linearity, power level temperature dependence
- Move of Annex E to the bibliography
