Products

Features

• Various types of readily usable fibre-optic links up to 1km at various speeds up to 4Mbits/sec
• Links using plastic and glass fibre to suit varying user requirements
• Available at various standard wavelengths, including 660 & 880nm
• Custom-built Links to meet specific requirements
• Low power consumption
• Indigenously developed using state-of-the-art technology
• Low cost, compact and rugged

Applications

• Basic fibre-optic link experiments in educational institutions, R&D establishments, Defence laboratories, etc.
• Point to Point digital communications
• Local area networks and computer to computer communications
• Links for industrial control and automation, especially in explosive, hazardous and noisy (EMI) environments

Specifications

FOTR-200 - 20 meter Fibre Optic Link

The FOTR-200 consists of a transmitter module, receiver module and 20m of plastic fibre of 1000 micron diameter. The link operates at up to 4Mbits/sec at a wavelength of 660nm.

FOTR-300 - 1000 metre Fibre Optic Link

The FOTR-300 consists of a transmitter module, a receiver module and 100m of 50/125 GI multimode glass fibre optic cable (loose jacketed). The operating wavelength is 880nm. The link operates up to 2km. The standard link is supplied with 100m of fibre cable. Links of greater lengths can be specially ordered.

The Interlabs Series 2000 Fibre Optic Power Meters and Light Sources form a powerful test set for understanding and characterizing different fibre optic components like cables, connectors and links. Users can also accurately determine the sensitivity of fibre optic receivers.

The microprocessor-controlled, stabilized source and detector allow for highly sophisticated measurements for applications like:

• Power budgeting for setting up fiber links
• Testing & accurate loss measurement of fibre optic cables, connectors, adaptors, couplers, splices, etc.
• Testing and trouble-shooting of fibre optic links, fibre optic LANs etc.
• Determination of sensitivity of fibre optic receivers
• Study of eye pattern of optical receivers using PRBS mode
• Characterization of LEDs, Laser Diodes, Photo detectors etc.

Features

• High performance video link with one video and one audio channel - over just a single fibre
• Can also function as analog fibre optic link in band from 10 Hz to 8 MHz
• Multimode fibre optic link supports lengths up to 2.2km
• Inbuilt AGC to accommodate various link lengths
• Cost-effective design using 850 nm components and SMA connectors

Applications

• Basic video/high-frequency analog fibre optic link demonstrations and experiments in technical education institutions, R&D establishments, etc.
• Medical image transmission from equipment location to lecture halls and conference rooms
• Industrial image transmission in harsh environments and across campuses
• Surveillance and safety applications
• Vision for remotely driven vehicles
• Wide range of both civilian and military tactical applications

Specifications

Transmitter Unit VL 200 Tx

Receiver Unit VL 200 Rx

Image Processing today has become an integral part of automation of industrial processes and streams like automobile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and medicine, medical imaging like CT scans, biology (scanning electron microscopy) forensic study, security applications and remote sensing, etc. It is also an active area of research with multi disciplinary applications.

All image-processing solutions comprise:

• Image acquisition
• Storage
• Processing
• Analysis
• User interface
• Display capabilities

Interlabs Image Processing Laboratories are integrated labs combining state of the art equipment ensuring that users get hands on experience in all aspects of image processing systems.

• Understand the basics of image acquisition
• Work with different techniques for image processing (image to image transformations)
• Work with different techniques for image analysis requiring extraction of information from images
• Develop their own image processing programs and algorithms
• Develop customized prototype image processing applications for computer/machine vision systems

Interlabs provides integrated image analysis and processing solutions comprising:

• Lighting
• CCD cameras
• Relevant frame grabbers ? as per the requirements of the faculty
• Image processing/analysis software and libraries
• Or an integrated, stand-alone system

The lab can also be customized as per the requirements of the faculty or for a specific application.

Interlabs's image processing laboratories are built around NERLITE lighting systems, PULNiX cameras and MATROX Imaging hardware and software.

The Interlabs LAN-T - LAN Trainer - is a versatile laboratory system that supplements courses on computer networks and LANs. Developed by Interlabs Electronic Systems in collaboration with IIT-Madras, the LAN-T exposes users to networking concepts at the physical, MAC, network and transport layers through a carefully designed series of experiments.

The LAN-T is a hardware and software based product. Emulation of nodes, topologies, etc., are implemented in a combination of hardware, firmware and software to emulate a real network environment. All the network layers can be implemented in the software. This arrangement gives more freedom to to try out various protocols and layers, in the network, and study their behaviour.

Training in Networks
The Interlabs LAN-T is ideal as:

• A single trainer solution for training in various types of networks
• An instrument for structuring training courses in networking
• For facilitating development projects in networks

The LAN-T is particularly suited for:

• Students at B.Tech/B.S. & M.S. levels in engineering/technical institutes (CS & EE)
• Technical training centres in network organisations
• R&D personnel and practicing engineers in research labs and industry

The LAN-T delivers:

• In-depth exposure to networking concepts
• Experimentation through programming in several protocols and network layers

The Interlabs LAN-T has been designed so that its experiments reinforce the theory covered in lectures, while hands-on programming exercises train users to fit into networking positions in industry. Moreover, the Trainer can also be used for projects involving many layers of networking hierarchy.

In short, the Interlabs LAN-T's versatility, expandability and cost-effectiveness makes it the perfect solution for all LAN trainer needs. The following will help to illustrate the reasons why...

Wide functionality at a low cost

With just a minimal investment in a single trainer and 2-3 PCs, users can obtain hands-on experience with a wide variety of different network topologies and protocols, including all the popular ones such as CSMA/CD (Ethernet) and token passing (Arcnet, Token Ring).

The trainer features include:

• User configurable data rates
• Generation of bit errors and frame errors between nodes
• Variable network size
• User configurable delays between nodes
• ALOHA, CSMA, CSMA/CD, Token Bus, Token Ring, Star, Stop-and-Wait and various window protocols for reliable data transfer

Scalable and configurable

The Interlabs LAN-T's NEU emulates 6 nodes, which can be configured to Bus, Star or Ring topologies. It also has error generators and delay generators between nodes. Each NIU card emulates 2 independent nodes supporting various MAC layers, on a single PC. The system scales up to emulate larger networks by adding on more NEUs, NIUs and PCs.

The Interlabs LAN-T LAN Trainer consists of a Network Emulator Unit (NEU) with PC plug-in Network Interface Units (NIU) and Windows 98SE and/or Windows 2000 based experiment software. The software contains a series of experiments in the form of stand-alone applications, 'C' source code for the experiments, and a 'C' library to access the NIU. The source code provides better understanding of the experiments, while the library allows users to program new experiments, modify existing experiments, and try out various network layers and protocols.

In short, the Interlabs LAN-T's versatility, expandability and cost-effectiveness makes it the perfect solution for all LAN trainer needs.

The Interlabs i-SECURIT is a network and data security training system, that has been jointly developed by Interlabs Electronic Systems and AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University to educate and train users on different real world network security threats and data encryption methods.

Innovative Design Allows Real Life Training
The Interlabs i-SECURIT is a complete system with two interconnected real life networks – the “Trusted Network” and the “Black Network”. These networks are isolated from the real world i.e. any corporate or campus LAN and the Internet. The i-SECURIT Central Control Unit (CCU) runs the network services, administration and control methods. The Black Network users attempt to compromise the services by different attacks, such as Intrusions, Password Cracking, and Denial of Service. The trusted network users simultaneously work on, and are trained to deploy, suitable counter measures to keep network services running properly.

The Interlabs i-SECURIT covers a large gamut of network security threats and its users can obtain hands-on experience with a wide variety of network security issues and cryptography methods. The course design allows the learner to read about a concept, witness a demonstration and then actually practice its execution. This meets the study flow of beginners as well as industry professionals.

Through a single Interlabs i-SECURIT, you can connect up to 15 PCs, with one slot reserved for the network administrator, and can start working with as little as two to three PCs.

Courseware

Interlabs has worked with experts in the field of network security and cryptography to create comprehensive learning material for conducting complete network security courses. The course material has been presented by pedagogy experts for ease of learning and long term retention. Users can follow the theory and go through the exercises for a complete understanding of the concepts through self study. This also makes it ideal for user paced learning.

The Interlabs Optical Fibre Laboratory Systems - OFS Series I, II and III - are designed to provide an extremely comprehensive level of training, both to students as well as to all levels of scientific and technical personnel, in the concepts and application of fibre optics in digital communications and engineering. The OFS Series are designed and built to cover theoretical understanding as well as practical applicability.

In short, the OFS Series ensures that its users will be well-equipped to work with large-scale, real-world fibre optic systems.
The various OFS Series, either singly or in combination, can be used for demonstration, training and experimentation. In addition, the Benchmark OFS Series lends itself to forming an ideal basis for advanced research projects and prototypes.
The OFS series span a wide area of fibre optics and related topics including:

• Basics of Fibre Optics
• Principles of Fibre Optics & Digital Communication
• Fibre Optic Devices
• Analog & Digital Fibre Optic Links

The Interlabs OFS Series are comprehensive fibre optic laboratories designed to be fully functional from day one. They comprise of high-end 1300nm components and high-speed 1300nm single-mode links and all necessary fibre optic components to enable users to configure their own links.

Features

• Each OFS Series is configured with fully compatible fibre optics equipment and components to carry out a series of structured experiments
• OFT Fibre Optics and Digital Communications trainer demonstrates integrated voice/data communication links, TDM and digital communication principles. It offers unlimited experimentation using on-kit circuitry and external interfaces, including an RS-232 add on
• 650/850/1300nm LED light source with variable optical power output, continuous wave, external modulation, internal word and PRBS generation
• Power Meter calibrated at 650, 850 and 1300nm with readout in dBm/micro watts
• Links using plastic and glass fibre - for experimentation and as interface modules for other digital circuitry
• Connector and splicing kits - to provide students with hands on experience in connecting and splicing glass fibre
• Range of LEDs, detectors, fibres, connectors, adaptors and receptacles - for custom-development of links study of fibre optic devices and fibre handling
• Specially designed component insertion PCBs - for link construction and for repeated usage
• Comprehensive lab manual - to guide students through a series of experiments
  
  

Fibre Optics have revolutionised the way the world communicates today. Optical fibre based communications systems are working today in Telecom, Railways, Defence, Industrial Automation and Medical industries or sectors.
Fibre optic training has, therefore, assumed great importance in this scenario of widespread usage of the fibre optic technology. Potential entrants into this technological field have to be well versed and equipped to work with large-scale, real world, fibre optic systems.
The problems of setting up an Optical Fibre Lab

In order to train these potential entrants effectively, it becomes critical to set up "state-of-the-art" equipped labs at reasonable costs. A task that gets further compounded when one weighs in the the various permutations and combinations that setting up such up such a fibre optic laboratory entails. For, apart from having to identify the required equipment and components, one has to ensure perfect compatibility between components, availability of spares and replenishments, expandability and the sourcing of all this, most often, from multiple vendors - all to be achieved within a limited budget. Finally, at the end of this this difficult exercise there is still no guarantee of full compatibility, support or even cost effectiveness.
The complete single-source solution

This is where we steps in. Interlabs provides a complete single-source solution to all the above parameters or aggravations. It offers a complete range of products and spares, starting from inspanidual Optical Fibre Trainers to versatile and comprehensive Optical Fibre Laboratory Systems. A product range that encompasses a comprehensive list of accessories from cables to links and connectors, power sources to power meters... all guaranteed to be not just compatible but completely upgradeable. And backed by a range of options for training personnel/students in optical fibre concepts and practices. Benchmark, in fact, guarantees that students can start working in the laboratory right from the day one.

The Interlabs Optical Fibre Training Kit (OFT) - is a powerful, versatile and cost-effective experimenter kit ideal for training purposes at all levels and was developed in a joint effort by IIT-Madras and Benchmark Electronic Systems. The first trainer kit was built in 1988. Over the years, as per feedback from faculty all over the country, new versions were developed and built. Currently, the OFT is in its fourth version.

The OFT training kit comprehensively covers all aspects of fibre optic communication and works at 650nm and 850nm wavelengths. Recognized by IEEMA as a "best product" in 1997, this self-contained kit has all the accessories required to conduct experiments and, consequently, ensures that the laboratory is fully operational from day one.

Powerful, versatile, cost-effective...
The Interlabs OFT experimenter kit comprehensively covers all aspects of fiber optic communication and facilitates demonstration, training and experimentation in basic and advanced concepts that include:

• Principles of Fiber Optics
• Basics of Digital Base Band communications
• Experimentation and development in fibre optic digital communication
  Moreover, all accessories required to conduct basic experiments and to interface to external circuitry are provided with the kit including a 650nm power source. (The optional 850nm power source can be ordered separately). The entire circuit is enclosed in a high strength molded plastic box, protecting the components from students’ mishandling. The kit has a comprehensive manual covering theory concepts, experiment details, circuit/block diagrams and commercial applications of the demonstrated concepts ensuring minimal intervention from laboratory personnel.
  In short, this comprehensive trainer not only enables students to start learning but achieves this with minimal training of lab personnel.

What do the students learn?
The trainer kit enables the student to work on fully operational, integrated voice/data fibre-optic communication links (digital and analog). Students work with and become comfortable in using optical fibres through a series of carefully designed experiments and exercises detailing the characteristics of optical fibres. The set of experiments takes the students through digital communication technologies and principles used in setting up commercial communication systems. And comprehensively covers one semester course on Fibre Optic Communication as per most university syllabi.

The training modules are spanided into experiments and applications:

• The basic experiments cover Fibre Optic Links, characteristics of fibre optic links, losses in fibre links, setting up digital communication links and the limitations of fibre links like pulse broadening in multimode fibres.
• In the advanced set of experiments & applications the student is guided to design solutions using the concepts demonstrated in the basic experiments. These modules guide them to design and interface their own communication circuits & systems through the trainer kit.
• The availability of expansion slots and the modular circuit design enables advanced project work by students.