Viavi T-BERD 5800 Quick Card

Quick Card
T-BERD 5800 Network Tester
Datacom Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT)
This quick card describes how to configure the T-BERD 5800 as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and run
a Bit Error Rate Test on a Datacom interface using typical configuration settings. Please refer to the T-
BERD 5800 Testing Manual for an explanation of all settings.
Equipment Requirements:
• T-BERD 5800 equipped with the following:
o BERT software release V28.1 or greater
• Datacom Expansion Module (VIAVI Part# C5DEM)
• USB Type B to USB Type A cable
• One of the following Datacom cables to connect the
Datacom Datacom Expansion Module to the line
under test:
o RS-232/V.24, EIA-530 Cable
(VIAVI Part# CB-21148994-002)
o RS-449/V.36 Cable (VIAVI Part# CB-21144332-
002)
o
V.35 Cable (VIAVI Part# CB-21148995-002)
The following information is required to complete the test:
• Interface (RS-232/V.24, EIA-530, RS-449/V.36, or V.35)
• Signal Mode (Balanced or Unbalanced)
• Timing Mode (Synchronous or Asynchronous)
• Rx Timing Source (Internal or Interface)
• Tx Timing Source (Internal or Interface)
• Out of Band Flow Control (On or Off)
• Test Patterns(s)
• BER Pass/Fail Threshold
Connect to Line Under Test:
• Connect the USB Type B to USB Type A cable to the Datacom Module and the USB port on the
side of the T-BERD 5800.
• Connect the desired Datacom cable to the Datacom Expansion Module.
• Use the connector labeled "To DCE" to connect to the line under test.
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Figure 1: Equipment Requirements