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T-BERD/MTS 5800 Portable Network Tester
QUICK CARD
4100-series Expert OTDR
This quick card describes how to connect to a fiber under test and use the EXPERT OTDR
test application to configure test setups, run tests, and analyze results on a VIAVI
T-BERD/MTS 5800 equipped with a 4100-series OTDR module.
► T-BERD/MTS 5800 equipped with the
following:
•
Fiber Optics Software Release V21.12 or
greater
•
4100 Series OTDR Module
► 20-meter Fiber optic patch cable (Launch
Cable)
► Optical Coupler to connect Launch Cable to
Fiber Under Test
► Fiber optic cleaning and inspection tools
► 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 Portable Network Tester
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
Figure 2: Inspect Before You Connect
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Summary of Contents for Viavi T-BERD/MTS 5800
- Page 1 4100-series Expert OTDR This quick card describes how to connect to a fiber under test and use the EXPERT OTDR test application to configure test setups, run tests, and analyze results on a VIAVI T-BERD/MTS 5800 equipped with a 4100-series OTDR module.
- Page 2 T-BERD/MTS 5800 Portable Network Tester QUICK CARD C O N N E C T TO F I B E R U N D E R T E S T ( F U T ) All fibers and connectors should be inspected and clean prior to connection, as described on page 1.
- Page 3 ➢ Launch Cable: Select and enter Length if you are using a Launch Cable. Enter 20 meters or 66 feet for Viavi supplied 20-meter launch cables. Tap Alarms and configure pass/fail criteria: ➢ Set Alarm Level to Fail.
- Page 4 Note: the icon-based view may not be available on older T-BERD/MTS 5800s when acquisition Mode = SmartAcq. Rerun the test with Manual or Auto Acquisition or contact VIAVI to upgrade your unit to add this feature. Figure 12: SmartLink View, Event Results T-BERD/MTS-5800 Portable Network Tester...
- Page 5 T-BERD/MTS 5800 Portable Network Tester QUICK CARD Tap the Trace tab at the left screen top to select Trace view. Set the toggle switch at the screen top to Info. Tap the magnifying glass icons to zoom in zoom out , or auto-zoom the display.
- Page 6 © 2021 VIAVI Solutions, Inc, Contact Us (+1 844 468-4284) Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. To reach the VIAVI office nearest you, T-BERD/MTS-5800 Portable Network Tester Patented as described at viavisolutions.com/patents visit viavisolutions.com/contact VIAVI//Public...