Light Runner

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Screen Shot 2015-02-13 at 7.09.49 PMAn innovative (Granted patent in UK and filed at Europe, USA and India) and highly advanced training solution, LIGHT RUNNER is developed in association with IIT- Delhi to provide industry oriented fiber optics training. This unique fiber optics laboratory teaching package offers an immediate solution for comprehensive and stimulating laboratory based courses in key areas of optics, optoelectronics, and optical communications.

Light Runner is an integrated modular system offering over 40 experiments including EDFA, 4-channel WDM, OTDR, FBG, BER, Eye Pattern, OADM and Dispersion. Backed with an indigenous touch screen interface for optical monitoring and control, Light Runner comprises of a robust hardware constituting industry grade silica fibers and components, in-built DSO and in-built EDFA (user configurable and provision to store the results) Light Runner operations are fully computerized with an interactive software that provides exhaustive information on how-to-do and what-to-expect from each optical experiment. Light Runner software not only provides theoretical concepts associated with each optical experiment, but also allows saving results of individual students for later references by the tutor.

Value for Money

Fiber Optika completely understands the cost concerns of our customers for their investment in our educator kit: Light Runner. We recommend our customers to evaluate the cost and real value of Fiber Optika‟s teaching package by comparing the ultimate cost and time required for multiple purchases of the independent teaching packages for separate experiments, with the direct purchase of a robust self-contained Light Runner educator kit. Light Runner is not just any other fiber optics training solution but a comprehensive fiber optics bench-top laboratory solution that supports as many as 40+ experiments for optical labs using multiple technologies such as WDM, EDFA, OTDR and OADM.

Light Runner successfully replaces the existing training kits that offer only a limited number of experiments and costs less than half of various kits put together to provide a broad range of 40+ experiments.

Unlike the plastic fiber typically used in the training kits available in the market, Light Runner not only uses original telecom grade silica fiber and components, but also has been developed using high quality best industry practices.

Several units of Light Runner have already been sold to our international clientèle, who have been using it for long time now. We take pride in the fact that so far we have not received any complaints or repair requests for Light Runner from any of our clients worldwide.

Integrated modular nature of Light Runner further adds to the robustness of the kit as an issue in any particular module will not impact the functioning of other modules and hence will prevent the whole system from becoming obsolete.

The other major aspect is the Light Runner proprietary software to support extensive literature including: student manuals which describe the relevant background theory and associated key fiber optic concepts and experimental procedures; instructor‟s manual with provision to store and review student‟s experimental results at any point in time; detailed lecture or background notes with case studies, design exercises and tutorials with solutions.

Light Runner comes with a warranty period of 12 months. Under warranty period we take complete ownership of repair, replace or exchange of the kit without incurring any additional cost to our clients. Our post-sales services strongly rely upon business commitments, quick turnarounds and client satisfaction.When compared to the real cost and time required in purchasing several kits for different laboratory experiments, we strongly believe that Light Runner offers the tutor excellent

value for money. This is further supported by the fact that we have sold several Light Runner kits internationally and continue to generate regular repeat business from our worldwide customer base.

How is Light Runner different from its competitors

Light Runner is one of the world‟s most comprehensive laboratory teaching packages in the photonics field. Other commercially available photonics “teaching” equipment tends to simply demonstrate some features of the technology (and in most cases these are limited to very basic features), rather than enabling students to investigate the important physical principles and key technical issues relevant to their lecture course.

For example, none of the competition (with so called fiber communications kits) allows user to experimentally investigate the key issues of WDM and EDFA and to determine how these factors limit the overall performance of a fiber communications system. Light Runner enables the students to investigate the key issues (some of them mentioned below) without any additional components requirement.

  •   Optical amplification in a WDM Link
  •   Adding and Dropping of Channels in a WDM link
  •   Characterization of WDM Mux and Demux
  •   Characterization of Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier
  •   Characterization of FBG and Circulator
  •   Analyzing spatial resolution technique through OTDR
  •   Bit Error Rate and Eye Pattern Analysis
  •   Analog and Digital Fiber Optic Link
  •   Power Budgeting of a Fiber Optic Link
  •   Rise Time Budgeting of a Fiber Optic LinkKey differentiating features of Light Runner which distinguishes it from other competing products are as follows:
  •   Advanced proprietary software for real time optical control and monitoring. Provides comprehensive literature, theoretical concepts and experiment details through its user friendly software, providing an interactive learning experience and ready references for both students and tutors.
  •   In addition to ease of use, serviceability and scalability, Light runner is a complete standalone solution that does not require any external equipment such as pulse generator, CRO, power meter, fiber spools, etc.
  •   Having already sold several units of Light Runner to our international clientèle, who have been using it for long time now, we take pride that so far we have not4

received any complaints or repair requests for Light Runner from any of our

clients worldwide.

  •   Integrated modular nature of Light Runner further adds to the robustness of thekit as an issue in any particular module will not impact the functioning of othermodules and hence will prevent the whole system from becoming obsolete.
  •   Comes with a warranty period of 12 months with our complete ownership of repair, replace or exchange of the kit without incurring any additional cost to our clients. Our post-sales services strongly rely upon business commitments, quickturnarounds and client satisfaction.Light Runner interactive software
Benefits of our extensive bench top laboratory kit: Light Runner

Self-contained open platform based integrated standalone lab solution

Offers a broad range of experiments, including but not limited to latest cutting edge technologies such as EDFA, WDM, OTDR, BER, Eye Pattern, OADM and Dispersion.

Value for money

Realistically priced to accommodate academic budgets

Comes with all experimental hardware and setup manual

Allows immediate installation in the laboratory. Straightforward to reconfigure for open ended projects and problem based learning laboratories

Ideal laboratory solution for conducting examinations and practical.

Allows provision to store and review the experiment results of individual students, making it a meritorious solution to execute examinations in optical labs

Light Runner software provides theoretical concepts associated with each experiment for student‟s ready reference while conducting the experiments

Comprehensive online literature support

Light Runner Proprietary Software

User friendly software for real time optical control and monitoring, allowing extremely precise experimental observations.

Designed in conjunction with leading academics from Indian Institute Of Technology, India

Ensures that all desired educational objectives are realized and that students investigate all major technical issues

Experiments for different student levels

Suitable for all undergraduate and master level photonics courses in Physics and Engineering

The only bench-top fiber optic solution to use original telecom grade silica fiber and components

Allows real industry based experience while understanding fiber optics concepts

No additional peripheral equipments required

Standalone fiber optic lab solution that contains CRO, pulse generator, power meter, inbuilt DSO, inbuilt EDFA and fiber spools

Examines fundamental principles, applications and key technical issues of the technology

Ensures that all desired educational objectives are realized and that students investigate all major technical issues

Several leading academic institutions world-wide are now enjoying fiber optic lab solution Light Runner and reverting with continued repeat business

Positive endorsement of the educational value of self- contained fiber optic lab solution: Light Runner by both academic and industrial conglomerates.

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List of Experiments

Light Runner supports following experiments on a broad level (Refer Appendix-A for detailed list of experiments):

Sr. No.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

FIBER PARAMETERS

1

Attenuation in Optical Fiber

2

Bending Loss

3

Dispersion in Optical Fiber

4

Numerical Aperture

5

Modes in Optical Fiber

COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS

6

Wavelength Division Multiplexer

7

Fiber Bragg Grating and Optical Circulator

8

Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier

9

Diode Laser Characterization

10

PIN Photodiode Characterization

OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

11

Analog and Digital Fiber Optic Trans receiver

12

8 channel Time Division Multiplexing

13

Wavelength Division Multiplexed Link

14

Optical Amplification in WDM Link

15

Adding and Dropping of Channels in WDM Link

TESTING AND ANALYSIS

16

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

17

Bit Error Rate & Eye Pattern Analysis

18

Power Budgeting

19

Rise Time Budgeting

List of Components and Accessories

Please refer Appendix- B for list of components and Appendix –C for list of standard accessories being supplied with Light Runner

Light Runner Versions:

For institutes/ organisations who have budgetary constraints, or who would like to split experiments to cater larger bunch of people, there are options available- Light Runner-Basic, Light Runner- WDM and Light Runner-EDFA, with lesser number of experiments and components. (Refer Appendix-B for difference)

LIGHT RUNNER-WDM LIGHT RUNNER-BASIC LIGHT RUNNER-EDFA

1.8Cost Quote

Price Schedule

The list of experiments supported by Light Runner is mentioned in the Appendix. The prices of Light Runner versions are as follows:

S.No.

Description

Unit Price in BDT

1

Light Runner Premium

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2

Light Runner Basic

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3

Light Runner EDFA

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4

Light Runner WDM

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These are India local market price, Bangladesh market price is different due to tax and other charges, please call 01847120148

Prices: Prices quoted are FOB Bangalore. Taxes applicable on the above quote are as follows

CST@ 5.5% extra on the entire above item
Freight and Insurance will be an additional cost for Light Runner Travelling and Installation of the product will be at extra cost.

Delivery:Light Runner will be delivered within 4-6 weeks from the date of confirmed Purchase Order
Payment:100 % Advance.
Warranty: 1 year warranty for all manufacturing defects. Warranty can be further extended at additional cost for Light Runner

Software Update: All software updates will be provided free of cost during the warranty period for Light Runner
Validity: 1 monthfrom date of this proposal.

List of Experiments

  1. 2  Calculation of additional loss due to patch cord.
  2. 3  Determine the connector loss into the fiber path.
  3. 4  Measurement of bending loss in the fiber. (Bend diameters of 30 mm/ 50 mm).
  4. 5  Dispersion in Optical Fiber
  5. 6  Measurement of distortion in the output at 660nm/1550 nm.
  6. 7  Measurement of delay between 660 nm and other C-band pulses,
  7. 8  Observation of various mode patterns by slightly bending the fiber at 660 nm.
  8. 9  Characterization of WDM Mux and Demux
  9. 10   Determine the insertion loss and cross talk at each port of Mux and Demux.
  10. 11  Characterization of FBG and Circulator
  11. 12  To explore FBG dependence on the direction of light launching to it.
  12. 13  To demonstrate Add/Drop filter using FBG/Circulator.
  13. 14  Characterization of Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier

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Measurement of gain at a given wavelength in the presence/ absence of other wavelengths.
Diode Laser Characteristics

  1. 18  Photodiode Characteristics
  2. 19  Study the linearity of the photodetector in photoconductive modes.
  3. 20  Study the linearity of the photodetector in photovoltaic modes.
  4. 21  Analog and Digital Fiber Optic Links
  5. 22  Analyse laser power for the signal transmission of analog source.
  6. 23  Time Division Multiplexing of Digital Signals
  7. 24  WDM Fiber Optic Link
  8. 25  Optical Amplification in a WDM Link
  9. 26  Measurement of exiting power at different wavelengths.
  10. 27  Calculation of exiting power at different fiber length.
  11. 28  Adding and Dropping of Channels in a WDM link
  12. 29  Designs add / drop multiplexer
  13. 30  Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
  14. 31  Analysing spatial resolution technique through OTDR
  15. 32   Differentiate the OTDR signal by varying the Wavelength and study the trace
  16. 33  Bit Error Rate and Eye Pattern Analysis
  17. 34  Analyse the effect on eye pattern in the presence of additional channels.
  18. 35  Measurement of the additional noise introduced by EDFA into the system.
  19. 36  Power Budgeting of a Fiber Optic Link
  20. 37  Rise Time Budgeting of a Fiber Optic Link.
  21. 38  Calculation of transmission distance with the given power and rise time budgetfor a bit rate of 100kb/s, 1Mb/s and 10Mb/s.10

Attenuation in Optical Fiber.

Measurement of the power exiting the fiber for input wavelength as well as other wavelengths.

Appendix-B

Components in various versions of Light Runner

Sr No

Lists of Components

Light Runner Basic

Light Runner EDFA

Light Runner WDM

Light Runner Premium

LASERS

1

LS – 1510 nm

2

LS – 1530 nm

3

LS – 1550 nm

4

LS – 1570 nm

5

LS – 660 nm

6

LS – 980 nm Pump

DETECTORS

1

PD1 – 15xx nm

2

PD2 – 15xx nm

3

PD3 – 15xx nm

4

PD4 – 15xx nm

5

PD5- 660 nm

6

PD6 – 850 nm

OPTICAL PASSIVE COMPONENTS

1

3 dB/50 – 50 Coupler

2

3 port Circulator

3

4*1 Multiplexer (MUX Block)

4

1*4 Demultiplexer (DEMUX Block)

5

Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) for 1550

11

nm

6

WDM Coupler – 980/15xx nm

7

Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA)

8

Erbium Doper Fiber (Er+3)

9

Isolator – 15xx nm

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

1

Power Block – SMPS

2

EDFA Block Pump Control Knob

3

1550 nm Power Control Knob

4

VOA Knob

5

PD Characterization Block – DIP Switch

6

LASER Characterization Block

7

Analog Link Block

8

Digital Link Block

9

Digital Storage Oscilloscope – DSO

10

Integrated PC with Touch Screen

12

Appendix-C
List of Standard accessories

  1. Digital Multimeter
  2. Head Phone
  3. Microphone
  4. Power Meter (Mini)
  5. Single Mode Fiber Spool 1KM,2KM,3KM
  6. Mains Power Cable
  7. BNC cables
  8. RS 232 (DB9) Cable Female-Female}
  9. SC-SC SM fiber patch Cords
  10. SC-SC Adaptor
  11. Dispenser Bottle
  12. Tissue Papers
  13. Cleaning Sticks
  14. Connector Cleaning Spray

Partial list of our Clientele:

IIT Chennai, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Ropar ,IISC Bangalore, NIT Warangal, NITSurathkal ,IIITD & M Kancheepuram, ,University of Delhi, Raipur University, Anna University Chennai, University of Kerala, ISM Dhanbad, National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research, Kolkata, National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research Bhopal, SantLongowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Punjab, VIT Chennai, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Central University of Rajasthan Jaipur, North-Eastern Hill University Shillong ,Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology Navi Mumbai, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh,, DIDA Concept France, Ecole Polytechnic Montréal- Canada, Unipropitia Dubai, InstitutfürHochfrequenztechnik,, LRDE- Ministry of Defence, India and many more.

Why Choose Fiber Optika Limited

Competitive Advantages

The following are the competitive advantages that differentiate Fiber Optika Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from other manufacturers:

 Company Recognition
In business since 2008, Fiber Optika Technologies has helped clients around the world in achieving remarkable improvements in fiber optics training. Today, Fiber Optika stands as a creative and innovative leader, continuing to develop and improve the teaching, learning and training methodologies in optical technology. Whether your institute demands competitive advantage through rapid identification and elimination of nagging inefficiencies, or if it requires the development of a disciplined problem-solving culture, Fiber Optika has a passion for both.

 Expertise & Stability
We have proven expertise in identifying the gap between industry and academia and translating them into innovative fiber optic training kits using cutting-edge technologies. With offices in the India and United Kingdom, our capabilities span across the world.

To ensure high quality educational products which are directly relevant to university courses in Electronic Engineering and Physics, Fiber Optika designs the products in conjunction with senior academics from the internationally renowned teaching and research groups at IIT Delhi and IIT Chennai. Our extensive in-house R&D lab empowers our experienced professionals to develop meticulous solution in fiber optic testing and measurement.

Our innovative design philosophy ensures that:

  • All desired educational objectives are met
  • Students investigate all essential physical principles and technical issues
  • Light Runner kit addresses fundamental principles, enabling technologies and practicalapplications
  • All experimental modules can be reconfigured for open-ended projects and problem basedlearning labs
  • Each kit is offered for a price which is realistic within academic budgets History of Success
    Recognitions and awards won by Fiber Optika speak volumes about its success. Winner of ‘Innovators’ Competition’ at Innovation Growth Programme 2011. Jointly awarded byLockheed Martin Corporation (USA) and Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.14
  •   Identified as a „Technology of Exceptional Potential‟ as a part of Global Entrepreneur Programme 2011 by UK Trade & Investment.
  •   Winner of ‘Aegis Graham Bell Award 2010’ for Innovative Business & Products in Telecom Hardware.
  •   Winner of ‘The Power of Ideas Initiative 2010’ as organized by Economic Times and Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
  •   Nominated for‟ Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2010‟ as organized by The Nielsen Company, India mart and The Times Group (ET Now).
  •   Finalist in ‘The Power of Ideas Initiative 2009’ as organized by Economic Times and Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
  •   Granted UK patent in 2013. Patents pending at USA, Europe and India. Customer Service
    Experience and passion to transfer knowledge, improve employee/student capabilities, and accelerate business benefits are the building blocks of our successful client relationships. We possess significant global experience and commitment to client success in delivering robust fiber optic training solution to our international clientele. Our post-sales services include:
  •   24×7 support available from Fiber Optika‟s highly qualified personnel.
  •   Consultancy is designing and setting up optical communication laboratory and courses.
  •   Training to teachers based on Light Runner at nominal fees at our training centre.
  •   Product Warranty of One Year for manufacturing defects.
  •   Annual Maintenance Contract after the warranty period.
  •   Free Software up-gradation for One YearSuccess Stories/TestimonialsFiberOptika Technologies has successfully delivered numerous Light Runner kits to various universities in the past and has regularly earned client appreciations for efficient business dealings and proactive customer services.

• Light Runner is one of the most versatile optical communication lab with various lasers sources, detectors and abundant passive components, which helps the students to perform various advance experiments such EDFA, OADM, WDM and many more.
Dr.YogitaKalra, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Delhi Technological University Delhi

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  • LIGHT RUNNER- WDM is versatile equipment serving the purpose of many experiments in a single unit. The delicate handling of Fiber Optic cables, connectors and other components are avoided through good encapsulations.
    Prof. N.M. Gouri, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad
  • Photonics components are very expensive and the process of buying the components from foreign country is very elaborative and not cost effective, especially when budget is not so high. In this respect “Light Runner” is a great set-up to assemble laser sources, related detectors, and various components in one place. I purchased it on behalf of NITTTR, Kolkata for providing lab-based training to technical teachers, who can transfer knowledge to their students in due course. It will be very helpful set-up for technical students if the set up get a place in the related laboratory. I express congratulation and best wishes for the company on my behalf and I am optimistic of getting after sales support from the companyDr.Anuradha De, Prof. & Head, Department of Science , National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training & Research (NITTTR),Kolkata
  • In the year of 2011, IIITD&M Kancheepuram procured the three Light Runner kits (Basic, WDM and EDFA) for the Data Networks Lab. It has been observed that the kits are working effectively and are liked by the UG/PG students. The kits are also being employed in carrying our regular research activities in fiber optics.Dr. Naveen Kumar (IIITD&M Kancheepuram)
  • I appreciate the efforts taken by both of you in demonstrating to us the capabilities of the Light Runner Workbench. I also appreciate FiberOptika for providing us with the latest version of the kit. I have seen all the three versions and the latest is definitely a better packaged and compact module with a lot of features built into it. Based on the demonstration and the features available I feel that there is a lot to explore and we would be able to carry out many more experiments, over and above what is specified in the experiment list. The kit is also student friendly and I definitely feel the students will enjoy working with the kit.Dr. M. Meenakshi, HOD, ECE (Anna University)
  • I would like to appreciate and congratulates the team of light runner for manufacturing such a versatile and sophisticated experiment kit. Light runner is kit having 16 experiments on optical communication system; many of them are advanced level. The kit is useful for training purpose, for those who want to gain working knowledge on optical communication systems.Dr.Sanjeev Kumar Raghuwanshi(Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electronics Engineering, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, Jharkhand (India))
  • I have conducted almost five experiments on Light Runner uptil now and I am very happy that your product had been very useful for students to actually understand glass fiber and its characteristics. Students are keen in doing projects using Light runner. All the experiments and the detailed manual provided by you explain the basic to advanced level of experiments in the field of optical fiber communication and we find it very much user friendly. We are glad to possess a Light Runner experiment module for our communication lab.Ms.NilashreeWankhede, Associate Professor, Department of EXTC, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi- Navi Mumbai16
  • I am very glad to see that Light Runner is capable of performing various experiments, which will be helpful for our students to get an industrial exposure. The experiment list is designed in such a way that it can provide basic to advance level of experience in the field of optical fiber communication; Light Runner is compact, portable, standalone system and user friendly laboratory.Dr.S.K.Sudheer, Assistant Professor, Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus Thiruvananthapuram
  • Light runner WDM and EDFA provide a complete coverage of experiments for fiber optic communication lab. Robustness of the kits is suitable for laboratory purposes. The kits present a clear understanding of WDM and EDFA technology. The user friendly arrangement offers better control of the equipment. Additional experiments can also be developed. Further oscilloscope, coupler and power meter are fitted in the kits.Dr. D. Vakula, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal
  • Very nicely designed apparatus with a very good set of experiments! Good documentation for students.Dr. G Umesh, Dean Research & Consultancy, National Institute Of Technology (NIT), Surathkal, Karnataka
  • Light Runner has made it reality to have well versed optical fiber laboratory with minimum cost. Six optical sources, optical detectors, EDFA, FBG, MUX/DEMUX, circulator and couplers available on Light Runner Bench Top laboratory covers basic experiments to advance level experiments in OFC which is unique feature of this stand along system. Operating process of every experiment is user friendly and fast due to touch screen facility which attract learner to be familiar with OFC light Runner Bench top laboratory.Dr.Subhash C. Arya, Associate Professor (ECE), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  • At the InstitutfürHochfrequenztechnik of the TechnischeUniversitätBraunschweig, we are doing research work and teaching on optical communication for several decades now. When we ordered our first Light Runner system from FiberOptika in 2009, our plan was to replace some outdated experiments in our student laboratory on optical communication systems by a setup with up-to- date components. However, we found that the Light Runner system was fitting our needs perfectly and with some additional systems we are now running all experiments of the student laboratory with Light Runner systems. We found the included manual very helpful for the preparation of the students as well as for the laboratory tutors.Dr.Ing. ReinhardCaspary(InstitutfürHochfrequenztechnik)
  • On the LR kit, I think it has many advantages and interests: it is modular, complete, requires no additional measuring equipment (oscilloscope). The proposed documentation (in the software interface and on the book) is very well done. It is quite detailed and clear drawings make it easy to perform the experiments. I have also appreciated: the possibility of other experiments than those offered. It is possible to imagine their own specific manipulations. In summary, I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use of this LR Kit and very grateful to AbhayKatrela for the quality of training that he has produced.Dr. Pascal Ney, Company Manager, DIDA Concept, France. 17