Viavi T-BERD MTS-5800 Quick Card

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T-BERD /MTS-5800 Handheld Network Tester
QUICK CARD
CWDM Expert OTDR
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-
5800 equipped with a 4100-series CWDM OTDR module.
Note: The CWDM OTDR module is used to test individual CWDM channels on a
live network. Care must be taken to select and test the correct channel or
wavelength.
► T-BERD/MTS-5800 equipped with the
following:
•
Fiber Optics Software Release V21.0 or
greater
•
4100 Series CWDM OTDR Module
(
E41CWDMC10L-APC, E41CWDMC10L-PC,
E41CWDM10U-APC, E41CWDM10U-PC,
E41CWDM8U-APC or E41CWDM8U-PC
► Fiber optic cleaning and inspection tools
► 20-meter Fiber optic patch cable (Launch
Cable)
► Optical Coupler to connect Launch Cable to
Fiber Under Test
► Use the VIAVI P5000i or FiberChek Probe
microscope to inspect both sides of every
connection being used (OCC Port, Launch
Cable, bulkhead connectors, patch cables, 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.
T-BERD ®️ /MTS-5800 Network Tester
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Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: Inspect Before You Connect