MRV Terescope Model Lineup Information & Recommended LightPointe Replacement
Note: LightPointe is not responsible for the accuracy of the following information on MRV Communications' Free Space Optics product line, which is derived from various sources. Information is provided to assist MRV Free Space Optics customers with recommended LightPointe replacement models, as replacement becomes necessary.
MRV Model Number and LightPointe's recommended replacement product (s)
(note: This information, plus connector/speed/distance information, is also in the chart at the bottom of this page.)
TS5000/G (LightPointe replacement: information is in edit Jan 2012)
TS2000/G (LightPointe replacement: )
TS700/G (LightPointe replacement: )
TS1000/C (LightPointe replacement: )
TS5000/155 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS4000/155 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS2000/155 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS800/155 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS700/155 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS5000/100 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS4000/100 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS2000/100 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS800/100 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS700/100 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS1/A (LightPointe replacement: )
TS1/B (LightPointe replacement: )
TS5000/ETH (LightPointe replacement: )
TS4000/ETH (LightPointe replacement: )
TS800/ETH (LightPointe replacement: )
TS702/ETH (LightPointe replacement: )
TS5000/4E1 or 4T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS4000/4E1 or 4T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS2000/4E1 or 4T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS800/4E1 or 4T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS4000/E1 or T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS2000/E1 or T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
TS800/E1 or T1 (LightPointe replacement: )
The information below is derived from the following spec sheet:
MRV Communications Free Space Optics Spec Sheet
Overview
MRV manufactured Free Space Optics (FSO or Optical Wireless) by means of its TereScope® product line, an optical wireless system for data, voice and video transmission system.
TereScope® provides ultra high bandwidth using a technology similar to that found in fiber optics communications, providing full-wire data rate using optical signals. In addition, the narrow and invisible laser beam makes it the most secure wireless solution, nearly impossible to intercept. TereScope systems, without the need for right-of-way or government permits for installation, provide a license-free technology.
Providing high-speed fiber-speed with wireless flexibility.
The TereScope® family of Free-Space Optics (FSO) products provides cost-effective, high-speed wireless connectivity for a variety of applications, such as: Enterprise connectivity, Voice & Data, Video and Entertainment, Telco Bypass, Disaster Recovery, Surveillance and Government, Backhaul for wireless mesh.
Whether you need narrowband voice and/or broadband data, our products provide scalable, wireless solutions at fiber-speed. Operating at data rates of 1 Mbps to 10 Gigabit speeds, TereScope® systems’ deployment is fast, without requiring right-of-way or government permits for installation, providing you with flexible high bandwidth, secure communication.
Whether you are a Service Provider or an Enterprise customer, the TereScope® family of products can provide you with the data rate, performance and reliability that you need in a communications network.
The Free Space Optics Advantage
Ultra High Wireless Bandwidth
The components used in FSO technology are similar to those found in fiber optic system. Therefore, FSO gives you the high data rates previously provided only by fiber optics.
Most Secure Wireless Transmission
The beam that transmits your data is very narrow and invisible, making it nearly impossible to intercept.
License free operation No need to obtain frequency licenses for the operators of TereScope® FSO wireless solutions
Versatile Protocol Compatible for better investment protection FSO links work with a variety of protocols. Protocols such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, ATM, and ESCON can all be transmitted through TereScope® without issue. Using an industry standard network interfaces and a clear upgrade path for higher bandwidth protects your investment in MRV TereScope® solutions.
Safe to Use All TereScope® systems are eye and skin safe at the aperture and meet all the safety standards – including the IEC60825-1 Class 1M standard.
Major Cost Savings With TereScope links, you own your bandwidth. Avoiding the recurring costs of leased lines and licensing costs, your return on investment can be realized in just a few months.
MRV’s TereScope® - Free Space Optics (FSO) solutions
Integrated End-to-End solution
Backed by over twenty years of research and development in the field of Free Space Optics and networking, MRV is the market leader in FSO technology. We have over 8000 links deployed worldwide granting us more experience in selling, installing and servicing this equipment than any other FSO vendor. In addition to incorporating all of the FSO advantages, our TereScope® systems offer unique integration of end-to-end networking solution (using MRV Ethernet solutions) and patented features including:
- Multiple transmitters to reduce scintillation, based on matrix transmission
- All-optics FSO - TereScope 1 (PAL) systems are all-optical, free of electronics and do not require any power source
to provide optical wireless solutions
- An RF backup system (Fusion) for a number of the TereScope products, offering carrier-class availability (99.999%)
in all types of weather, including heavy fog and rain
- End-to-End Management by MegaVision®, MRV’s SNMP manager, or any commercially available SNMP browser
Performance – Ultra High Bandwidth
The high-end TereScope® series provides for 1 Mbps to 10 Gbps wire-speed connectivity for distances of up to 6.7 km.
Reliable Communication
Multiple transmit apertures technology: The TereScope® products use a multiple transmit apertures technology to ensure high performance under adverse weather conditions. The receivers are designed to overcome scintillation and other atmospheric noises in hot or cold weather.
High MTBF: All TereScope® systems are extremely reliable with an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of more than 10 years.
Heating: All our midrange systems are equipped with our special internal air circulation feature, based on dissipation of the power supply heat. This prevents the formation of condensation on the lenses under all weather conditions without the need for additional heating at low temperatures
Notwithstanding the above, when the internal heating and ventilation mechanism of the TereScope systems is not enough due to adverse weather conditions, such as heavy snow accompanied by strong wind or in places with high humidity the TereScope systems can be ordered with the additional heating.
For the TS5000 and TS4000 models the heating mechanism includes the front window with the implanted thin heating element and a circuit controlling the heating in accordance with the outside temperature and the humidity (P.N: TSX000-HEAT).
For the TS700 or TS800 models the heating mechanism includes the heating elements between the lens and the front window, which stream the heating towards the optical components in order to prevent condensation and to heat the window to prevent snow accumulation on the front window (P.N: TSX00-HEAT).
At the moment there is no heating option for the TS2000 models.
FSO Chaining for non-line-offset and higher distance communications The chaining of TereScope® FSO is required when the two sites are connected by more than one link using at least one additional building as a mid-point.
When is the Chaining required?
The chaining of TereScope® links is required in the following cases:
a) When there is no direct line of sight between the sites;
b) When the distance between the sites is too long;
c) When the distance between the sites is reachable with one link but the customer wants much more Power Budget for a higher reliability.
Backup Radio: Maximizing link availability under all weather conditions
The TereScope® Fusion was designed to combine the best features of two transport media: laser light and radio waves, to form a single, seamless, wireless communication link between network devices. By leveraging both technologies, we can provide the 99.999% availability that your network requires.
The TereScope® Fusion has been specifically constructed to maximize link availability between network nodes. These systems use the internationally unlicensed 2.4 GHz or 5.5 GHz ISM band and are used as a backup for a number of TereScope systems.
TereScope Fusion systems have an optical wireless link that provides Fast Ethernet connectivity as the primary link and Ethernet RF as the backup link. These systems operate under most weather conditions, including heavy rain, snow and fog, to nearly 100% link availability. Ease of installation and freedom from licensing make these systems very simple to deploy.
The Fusion built-in option exists for the TS5000, TS4000 and TS800 series. Add-on Fusion exist for the other models.
Safety
All TereScope® models are eye and skin safe at the aperture and comply with eye safety Class 1M.
The PoE technology allows to safely transfer electrical power to the TereScope system over the data cable. All the following TereScope models having the copper interface support the PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology: TS700/100, TS800/100, TS2000/100, TS4000/100 and TS5000/100. The first three models meet the requirements of the international standard IEEE802.3 2008 and their maximum power consumption is 15W. The two other models have the PoE feature with the consumption up to 27W. In order to benefit from this PoE feature these models should be ordered in the low voltage version (V13, F13, V3 or F3).
Network Management
The new generation of TereScopes systems, including the TS700 series is equipped with the management hardware. Most of the products include the Extended SNMP software version License. Though some of the systems do not have any license or the Basic version only, upgrading can be carried out at any time or at any place by means of the License key, which will be sent to the client.
SNMP monitoring can be done as usual via MRV’s SNMP MegaVision Web software or via TereScope’s SNMP Management web-based interface (using for example Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.), or any other standard SNMP Platform.
Dry Contacts: The TereScope® systems can be equipped with a dry contact option that enables interfacing to dry contacts based local and remote management and monitoring systems.
End-to-End Networking
The unique integration of high bandwidth with most secure FSO technology and end-to-end Ethernet/IP switches and routers enables the deployment of multi-site connectivity with in-building OptiSwitch Ethernet solutions and outdoor TereScope wireless connectivity with end-to-end MegaVision® Pro NMS integrated management.
Features:
- Alignment using both visual feedback and received
power indicators
- Fast deployment
- License-free operation
- Remote management options
- Weatherproofing: IP66
- Secure transmission
- Eye safety Class 1M
- Chain multiple connections
Applications:
- Enterprise connectivity
- Mesh networking
- Voice & video connections
- Video & entertainment
- Carrier bypass
- Surveillance
- Government
- Temporary installation
- Cross border links
- Healthcare
- Fiber backup
- Business continuity
TereScope - One versatile technology for a full complement of communication solutions
TereScope® TS10GE - 10 Gigabit Connectivity
Going the fastest with modular design
The line-of-sight TereScope 10GE, the industry’s first wireless 10 Gigabit Ethernet Free Space Optics system, provides enterprises and service providers with a cost-effective and high-bandwidth wireless solution for extending backbone networks between multiple buildings without a need for rights-of-way or a fiber-optic cable plant. The TereScope® TS10GE provides ultra high-speed Free Space Optics (FSO) connectivity. Operating at data rates of 10 Gigabit, TereScope® TS10GE systems are deployable rapidly, providing maximum bandwidth FSO optical wireless connectivity.
In the near future, it is foreseen that most of the enterprises’ networks’ backbone will consist of 10GE switches. For connecting the various buildings on a multi-site campus, or Optical Metro Ethernet GE drops to the customer where no fiber is available, practical, or cost-effective, the TS10GE FSO link offers a wireless 10GE solution.
The TS10GE is a high quality product designed for short distance connections of up to 350 m. The TS10GE is a transparent link, supporting all 10 Gigabit protocols supported by XFP modules.
Easy to install and set up, the system includes an independent weatherproof enclosure for the electronics, that can be installed as part of an integral system attached to the optics, or separately on an adjacent wall or ledge, allowing maximum flexibility in installation. The electronics are fully modular, enabling convenient repair, maintenance, and upgrades. Included are a modular power supply, interface, EDFA optical amplifier, and SNMP management modules in a miniature rack. The network interface is a standard pluggable XFP module, allowing modifications to wavelength in the field if needed.
Features
- Accommodates 10 Gigabit networks, for protocols such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet, STM64/OC-192, with or without FEC, etc.
- Distances up to 350 m
- SNMP Module
- Built-in dry contacts
- Modular network connectivity
TereScope® 5000 - up to GE
Going the farthest with modular design
The carrier class TereScope® 5000 provides long distance high-speed Free Space Optics (FSO) connectivity. Operating at data rates of 10 Mbps to 1.5 Gigabit, TereScope® 5000 systems are deployable rapidly, providing long distances FSO optical wireless connectivity.
The TS5000 exists in the following models: Ethernet, 4 x E1/T1, 100, 155 and Gigabit
TereScope® 5000 uses multiple transmit aperture technology (3 transmitters) to ensure high performance in adverse weather conditions. The receiver of the long-range TereScope® 5000 has an 8” diameter to overcome scintillation and other atmospheric noises in hot or cold weather.
In addition to the formerly existing modular power supply, the improved model of TS5000 has another power supply, which noticeably improves the MTBF (available only in TS5000/G, TS5000/100 and TS5000/155 models). When one of the power supplies breaks down, the other one continues to operate normally and transparently: the customer will only see on the back panel or on the MegaVision screen that one of the power supplies stopped working. The power supply modularity allows for replacing the faulty power supply without interrupting the normal operation of the link.
The TS5000 series also has a modular interface (SFP), i.e. the SFP can be easily changed in the field from multimode to singlemode or from 850 mm to 1300 mm (available only in TS5000/G and TS5000/155 models).
An additional advantage of the transceiver modularity is the possibility to add the Fusion feature in the field in case this option has not been use.
Features
- Accommodates 10 Mbps to 1.5 Gigabit networks, for protocols such as Ethernet, 4 x E1/T1, Fast Ethernet, ATM,
Gigabit Ethernet. Storage
- Supports multiple protocols: E3/T3, Fast and Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, OC-3, ATM and STM-1, Fiber Channel
- Distances up to 7 km
- SNMP Built-in
- PoE option (available only in TS5000/100) - 30w
- FUSION option – Fail-over to radio backup
- Modular network connectivity (interface)
- Modular Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply - Optional ( available only in TS5000/G, TS5000/100 and TS5000/155 models)
TereScope® 4000 - 1 to 155Mbps Solutions
Robustness is the key
The carrier class TereScope® 4000 operates at data rates of 1 Mbps to 155 Mbps. TereScope 4000 systems are used for medium to long distances and support a wide variety of protocols in full duplex at wire-speed. It can achieve distances of up to 5.5 km.
The TS4000 exists in all models but Gigabit as follows: E1/T1, 4 x E1/T1, Ethernet, 34 and 155.
TereScope® 4000 uses multiple transmit aperture technology (3 transmitters) to ensure high performance in adverse weather conditions. The receiver of the long-range TereScope® 4000 has a diameter of 8” to overcome scintillation and other atmospheric noises in hot or cold weather.
Regarding functionality, the TS4000 has all the advantages of the TS5000, such as operation in Open Protocol mode, optional redundant power supply and modular interface (available only in TS4000/155 and TS4000/100 models).
Features
- Accommodates 1 to 155 Mbps networks, for protocols such as E1/T1, Ethernet, 4xE1/T1, 34Mbps, Fast Ethernet, ATM
- Supports protocols: E1/T1, E3/T3, 4 x E1/T1, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, OC-3, ATM and STM-1
- Distances up to 5.5 km
- Built-in SNMP management (in TS4000/155 and TS4000/100 models)
- FUSION option – Fail-over to radio backup
- Modular network connectivity (in TS4000/155)
- Modular Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply - Optional (in TS4000/155 and TS4000/100 models)
- POE option, available only in TS4000/100 - Low voltage version (30w)
TereScope® 2000 –UP to GE - For Voice Connectivity - E1/T1 & 4x E1/4T1 Solutions
The TereScope® that never tires
The carrier class TereScope® 2000 operates at data rates of 2 Mbps to 1.25 Gbps.
Terescope 2000 systems are used for medium distances and support a wide variety of protocols at full duplex at wire-speed.
TS2000 exists in the following models: E1/T1, 4x E1/T1, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet.
TereScope® 2000 systems, like all TereScope units, are deployable within a matter of hours. TereScope 2000 supplies a connectivity that reaches up to 4.1 km and supports various protocols.
The TS2000 has two transmitters and an 8” RX lens - these features almost eliminate any scintillation influence and enhance the transceiver’s reliability.
The TS2000/G can be ordered with the Fusion option (TS2000/G-F), in this case the TS2000/G-F model can be connected to the back-up radio system
The TS2000 is especially recommended for Voice Connectivity - E1/T1 & 4x E1/4T1 solutions even for short distances
Features
- Accommodates Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Fast Ethernet, E1/ T1 and 4 x E1/4T1 protocols
- Distances up to 4.1 km
- Built-in dry contacts
- SNMP - Optional (in TS2000/G the SNMP is included)
- PoE available in TS2000/100, low voltage version
- Fusion option: Fail over to radio back-up (in TS2000/G only)
TereScope® 800 - up to 155Mbps solutions
The strong and compact TereScope®
The TereScope® 800 is a solution with an innovative and compact design.
The TS800/155* is a high quality product designed for the medium range connections reaching distances of up to 1000 m.
The TS800 exists in the following models: TS800/155 and TS800/100.
Both of them exist in the wide beam version: TS800/155-WB and TS800/100-WB.
These two models are intended for unstable installations. Due to their wide beam (11 mrad instead of 3 mrad – nearly 4 times more) these models can be installed on high masts with large angular movement (up to a certain point, of course) or on high buildings with large sway or at other sites lacking stability.
Like his “big brothers”, the TS800/155 can operate with all the data and protocol in the 10-155 Mbps range without affecting the performance. The TereScope identifies the protocol automatically and locks on it. In addition we have clock and data recovery for each protocol.
The TS800/155 can be ordered with the Fusion option and it can be added in the field as well
The TS800/100 has the Fusion feature built-in.
The TS800/100 in its standard version (low voltage) has the PoE feature.
Features
- Data rate between 10 -155 Mbps
- Supports protocols: E3/T3, 4xE1/T1, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
FDDI, OC-3, ATM and STM-1
- Distances up to 1000 m
- SNMP - The license for the basic version is included
- FUSION option - Failover to radio backup (included in TS800/100)
- PoE available in TS800/100 only - low voltage version.
TereScope® 700 - up to GE
High Bandwidth – Short Distances – Excellent Price/Performance
The TS700 series provides high speed Free Space optics (FSO) connectivity for a variety of first mile applications. Operating at full wire speed data rates of 10 Mbps to 1.25 Gbps, the TS700 series is rapidly deployable, without requiring right-of-way or government permits for installation, providing you with communication links in hours instead of weeks or months.
The TS700 is a high quality product specially designed for short distance connections reaching distances of up to 400 m at the best price performance ratio possible.
The TS700 has two models: TS700/100 and TS700/G.
- The TS700/100 was designed specifically for Fast Ethernet. This transceiver has a copper 100BaseT interface.
- The TS700/100 model includes the option for an optical SFP. Therefore if somebody needs a TereScope for a short
distance for Fast Ethernet with an optical interface, he can order the TS700/100 and the required SFP
(it can be purchased from MRV).
- The TS700/100 low voltage version (V3) has a Power over Ethernet (PoE) configuration that operates in accordance
with international standards. (IEEE standard 802.3af).
- The TS700/G operates at Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel.
The TS700/G can be ordered with the Fusion option (TS700/G-F); in this case the TS700/G-F model can be connected
to the back-up radio system
Features
- Accommodates 1.0625 & 1.25 Gbps networks, for protocols such as:
Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet, or 100 to 155 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
- PoE (power over Ethernet) in the TS700/100 model
- Distances up to 400 meters
- Built-in dry contacts
- SNMP – optional (in TS700/G the SNMP is included)
- Compact solution
- Fusion option: fail over to radio back-up (in TS700/G only)
