ARGUS^® F200: The basic fiber tester
The ARGUS^® F200 is a specialized selective power meter, designed for use in GPON and XGS-PON networks.
Switch on, select, measure: With a boot time of just 16 seconds, a clear tile menu, and integrated direct tests, the ARGUS^® F200 makes it particularly easy to start measurements—with fast, clear results.

Modern design and new housing concept
With its robust and even more compact design than its predecessors, the ARGUS^® F200 is ideally suited to the demands of daily field service use. The device is equipped with a user-friendly touchscreen and the familiar intuitive ARGUS^® menu navigation. Thanks to the freely configurable favorites feature, the most frequently used functions can be accessed even more quickly.

Tests on mixed optical fiber accesses
The ARGUS^® F200 supports measurements at three or optionally four or five wavelengths. The selective 4-fold powermeter can be switched into an existing PON connection in through mode, enabling the optical levels on the different downstream (OLT) and upstream (ONT) wavelengths for GPON and XGS-PON to be determined precisely at the same time. Other transmitters that may be on the line (so-called Alien-ONT) can be detected. In addition, the PON ID can be read from the PLOAM message. A PLOAM monitor scans all ONU IDs and serial numbers of connected ONTs on a PON branch. With the 5xOPM, a video overlay via five separate filters is also possible as an option.

Additional features
The ARGUS^® F200 also features WLAN management and 2.4GHz wireless technology. In addition, the Fiber Inspection Tool can be connected via USB, which detects scratches and defects on optical fibers and displays them as a video image and in tabular form.

FAQ
What is a selective power meter?
A selective (filtered) power meter is a measuring device used to analyze optical signals in fiber-optic networks. Unlike simple power meters, it can specifically measure and distinguish individual wavelengths. This makes it particularly well-suited for GPON and XGS-PON networks, in which multiple optical signals are transmitted simultaneously over a single fiber.

What is the advantage over a basic power meter?
A simple power meter merely measures the total optical power of a signal. The ARGUS^® F200, on the other hand, can filter and analyze individual wavelengths in GPON and XGS-PON networks, determine attenuation, and read the PON ID. This allows optical signals to be uniquely identified and PON connections to be tested much more comprehensively.

What does the ARGUS^® F200 measure?
The ARGUS^® F200 measures optical levels in GPON and XGS-PON networks and analyzes up to five downstream and upstream wavelengths simultaneously. In addition to optical power, the device can also measure attenuation and read the PON ID. This enables reliable testing and evaluation of fiber-optic connections.

When is the F200 used?
The ARGUS^® F200 is used for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting in fiber-optic networks. With features such as ONT simulation and Through Mode, the device supports the testing of active PON connections without disrupting ongoing data traffic.