Viavi T-BERD/MTS 4000v2 Quick Card

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T-BERD /MTS 4000v2 Modular Test Set
Real Time Testing with Expert OTDR
This quick card describes how to connect to a fiber under test, configure Expert OTDR settings, run
Real Time tests, and analyze results with a VIAVI T-BERD/MTS 4000v2 and 4100-series OTDR module.
Equipment Requirements:
• T-BERD/MTS-2000 or 4000 with
Software Release V21.04 or greater
•
E4100 Series OTDR Module
• Fiber optic cleaning and inspection tools
• Launch Cable with connectors matching the
OTDR port and Fiber Under Test (a minimum
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.)
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 fiber on the screen. If dirty, clean the
end-face.
• If it appears clean, run inspection test.
• If it fails, clean the fiber and re-run inspection
test. Repeat until it passes.
Connect Launch Cable to OTDR port:
1. Inspect the OTDR port on top of the test set.
2. Inspect the fiber end face of Launch Cable.
3. Connect Launch Cable to the OTDR port.
Fiber Optics
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC)
Figure 3: OTDR Port Inspection
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