About This Guide; Purpose And Scope; Assumptions; Terminology - Viavi T-BERD MTS 5800 Getting Started Manual

About this Guide

Purpose and scope

Purpose and scope
The purpose of this manual is to help you successfully use the features and capabilities
of the Dual Module Carrier (DMC), Transport Module, Multi-Service Application Module
(MSAM), and 100 G Service Application Module (CSAM) for the T-BERD ⁄ MTS 8000,
6000A, and 5800 platforms as well as each of the members of the T-BERD ⁄ MTS 5800
Handheld Network Test Family, and Smart Class 4800/4800P instruments. This manual
includes task-based instructions that describe how to configure, use, and troubleshoot
the general functions each of the test instruments.

Assumptions

This manual is intended for novice, intermediate, and experienced users who want to
use their test instruments effectively and efficiently. We are assuming that you have
basic computer experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication concepts,
terminology, and safety.

Terminology

The T-BERD 8000 is branded as the MTS-8000 in Europe, and it is interchangeably
referred to as the T-BERD 8000, MTS 8000, MTS-8000, MTS8000 and Media Test Set
8000 in the guide.
The T-BERD 6000A is branded as the MTS-6000A in Europe, and it is interchangeably
referred to as the T-BERD 6000A, MTS 6000A, MTS-6000A, MTS6000A and Media
Test Set 6000A.
The T-BERD 5800 family of instruments is branded as the MTS-5800 in Europe, and it
is interchangeably referred to as the T-BERD 5800, MTS 5800, MTS-5800, MTS5800,
Media Test Set 5800 and 5800.
The Smart Class 4800 is also referred to as the SC 4800/4800P, SC 4800, SC4800,
and 4800.

Components

The following terms are used to represent instrument components throughout this
manual:
• Application module — Used throughout this manual to refer to the component
that provides test functionality to the assembled instrument. This manual supports
two application modules: the MSAM and CSAM.
The T-BERD / MTS 5800 and 5800-100G are all-in-one test instruments which do
not require an application module; however, optional modules are available and
can be attached to the devices for additional functionality.
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