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T-BERD/MTS 5800 Portable Network Tester
QUICK CARD
R U N T E S T
Tap the Start soft-key
1.
After auto-configuration, the OTDR will perform
a connection check to ensure that the
connection is Good. If the Connection is Bad,
disconnect the launch cable, and reconnect as
described on pages 1 and 2, cleaning every
fiber end-face that fails the inspection test.
After connection checks, the OTDR will perform
2.
acquisitions at the configured wavelengths.
Tap the SmartLink tab at the left screen top to
3.
select SmartLink view.
Set the toggle switch at the right screen top to
4.
Event Line.
View SmartLink results:
5.
► The FUT is displayed as a series of icons
representing events (front connector,
launch cable, connectors, splices, bends,
etc.) and distances. Swipe left or right to
view additional icons on spans with more
than 4 events.
► The center of the display shows summary
results for the entire span for each
acquisition or wavelength. Tap any event
in the upper display to view detailed
results for that specific event.
► Events and Acquisitions are marked with
a green check or red
Alarms setting.
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.
T-BERD/MTS-5800 Portable Network Tester
to start the test.
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Figure 10: Start Test
Figure 11: SmartLink View, Summary Results
Figure 12: SmartLink View, Event Results
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