Viavi E4100 Series Quick Card

Quick Card
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T-BERD /MTS-2000 Modular Test Set
E4100 Module EXPERT OTDR Quick Setup
This quick card explains how to connect to a fiber under test, configure EXPERT OTDR test settings
using Quick Setup, run tests, and analyze results with a VIAVI T-BERD/MTS-2000 equipped with a 4100-
series OTDR module.

Equipment Requirements:

• T-BERD/MTS-2000 equipped with the following:
o Fiber Optics Software Release V17.30 or
greater
o E4100 Series OTDR Module
• Fiber optic cleaning and inspection tools
• Launch Cable with connectors matching the
OTDR port and Fiber Under Test (a 20-meter
Fiber optic patch cable or leash is recommended)
• Optical Coupler to connect Launch Cable to Fiber
Under Test
The following information is required to complete the test:
• Type of Fiber (Multimode or Single Mode)
• Type of Connectors (SC UPC, SC APC, LC UPC, etc.)
• Distance unit (feet, meters, miles, kilometers)

Fiber Inspection Guidelines:

• Use the VIAVI P5000i or FiberChek Probe
microscope to inspect both sides of every
connection being used (OTDR Port, Launch Cable,
bulkhead connectors, patch cords, etc.)
• Focus the fiber on the screen. If dirty, clean the
connector.
• If it appears clean, run inspection test.
• If it fails, clean the fiber and re-run inspection
test. Repeat until it passes.

Connect the Launch Cable to the OTDR port:

1. Inspect the OTDR port on top of the test set.
2. Inspect the fiber end face of the Launch Cable.
3. Connect the Launch Cable to the OTDR port.
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC)
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