Technical Data:
Free Space Optical
Transmission rates: | 100-1448Mbps |
Operational range: | 3dB/km: 400m-5300m |
Laser output power: | 640mW |
Free space wavelength: | 1550nm |
transmitter type: | Directly modulated laser diode |
Receiver aperture: | 20cm |
Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental
Operating temp: | -40 to 60°C |
Solar filters: | 2 spacial, 2 spectral |
Pointing stability: | 120km/h operating |
Environmental seal: | Water-tight, IP66 and NEMA-4 certified |
Dimensions: | cm: 41 x 41 x 46 |
Weight: | Optical Head: 20kg;
PCA: 8kg; Yoke: 8kg |
Input voltage: | External AC supply available, 85 - 260 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
Optional AC: | Nominal: -48v DC; Operational range: -40v to -57v |
Power consumption: | Transceiver: 55 watts max;
Heaters: 200 watts max |
Carrier class Reliability and Durability
Interior heating: | To 30°C prevents optics fogging, snow/sleet accumulation |
Laser cooling: | Active solid state cooling to 35°C, even in desert conditions |
Redundant transmitters: | 4 independent lasers, drivers, coolers and cooler controllers |
Power supply: | Carrier-grade, 2 million hour MTBF for DC |
Adaptive power control: | Adjusts laser power to changing weather conditions |
Structure: | Cast aluminum housing, yoke & mount |
Service life: | 15 years |
 Download Datasheet fSona datasheet 2009 |
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fSona SONAbeam™ 1250-M


Key Features
The SONAbeam™ 1250-M is optimized for high-availability links up to 5300 meters (3.3 miles) and supports standard protocols such as Gigabit Ethernet.
Cost-effective and compact, the SONAbeam™ M Series not only provides an attractive solution for enterprise applications, its high-reliability and long-life engineering provide a true carrier-class solution able to withstand the rigors of any industrial installation. The SONAbeam™ M Series' 1550 nm operating wavelength and unique transceiver design allow the SONAbeam™ 1250-M to provide up to 16 times the power level of competing products.
Higher power translates to greater link range or better weather availability. This results in fiber-like availability at practical link ranges in all weather conditions. The entire SONAbeam™ series includes an SNMP monitoring application that allows users to monitor important system information in real-time.

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