Viavi T-BERD/MTS-5800 Quick Card

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T-BERD/MTS-5800
Measuring Light Levels with the MP-60 and MP-80 Optical
Power Meters
The following procedure outlines how to use the VIAVI T-BERD/MTS-5800 equipped with an MP-60 or MP-80
external USB Optical Power Meter.

Equipment Requirements:

• T-BERD/MTS-5800 with Fiber Optics Software
Release V18.7 or greater
• MP-60 or MP-80 USB Optical Power Meter
• Fiber optic cleaning and inspection tools
• Patch Cable with connectors matching the Power
Meter and Fiber Under Test
• Optical Coupler to connect Patch Cable to the
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.)
•
Wavelength of signal(s) to measure

Fiber Inspection Guidelines:

• All fiber end-faces must be clean and pass an
inspection test prior to connection.
• Use the VIAVI P5000i or FiberChek Probe
Microscope to inspect both sides of every
connection being used (SFP/QSFP Port, bulkhead
connectors, patch cables, etc.)

Connect to the Fiber Under Test:

Insert the MP-60 or MP-80 into a USB port on the top of the ONA-800.
1.
Open the flap to expose the Patch Cable Input. The Standard Patch Cable Input is 2.5mm and
2.
supports SC, FC, and ST patch cables. A 1.25mm adapter is available as an option. To swap, unscrew
the existing adapter and carefully screw the desired adapter in it place.
VIAVI Solutions
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: MP-60 Optical Power Meter
Figure 3: Inspect Before You Connect