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Viavi OTDR Series User Manual

Optical time domain reflectometer for t-berd®/mts-2000, -4000 v2, -5800, smartotdr, celladvisor 5g and oneadvisor-800 platforms
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  • Page 1 OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer For T-BERD®/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -5800, SmartOTDR, CellAdvisor 5G and OneAdvisor-800 Platforms User Manual...
  • Page 3 OTDR Functions Optical Time Domain Reflectometer For T-BERD®/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -5800, SmartOTDR, CellAdvisor 5G and OneAdvisor-800 Platforms User Manual Viavi Solutions 1-844-GO-VIAVI www.viavisolutions.com...
  • Page 5 Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change without notice, and VIAVI reserves the right to provide an addendum to this document with information not avail- able at the time that this document was created.
  • Page 6 For the VIAVI position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI prod- ucts, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of VIAVI's Standards and Policies web page.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Purpose and scope ..........xvi Assumptions .
  • Page 8 Contents Selecting SmartTEST ......... 8 Selecting the configuration file .
  • Page 9 Contents Configuring the File parameters ......30 File(s) save in:..........31 Dir .
  • Page 10 Contents Automatic measurement and detection ..... .61 Addition of events ......... . .61 Representation of the events .
  • Page 11 Contents Results page of the Power meter ......81 Table of results ......... . . 81 Keys of the power meter.
  • Page 12 Contents Saving files from the Explorer ....... 95 Loading files and displaying traces .
  • Page 13 Contents Characteristics of the Source (standard) and Power Meter (op- tional) ........... . . 118 Source .
  • Page 14 Contents User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 002...

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    About This Guide The VIAVI equipments provide handheld, modular platforms designed for the construc- tion, validation and maintenance of fiber networks. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Purpose and scope” on page xvi • “Assumptions” on page xvi •...

  • Page 16: Purpose And Scope

    We are assuming that you have basic computer and mouse/track ball experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication and fiber optic concepts and terminology. Technical assistance If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI. For the latest TAC information, go to http://www.viavisolutions.com/en/services-and-support/support/technical-assis- tance.
  • Page 17 About This Guide Conventions Table 1 Typographical conventions Description Example User interface actions appear in this typeface. On the Status bar, click Start. Buttons or switches that you press on a unit Press the O switch appear in this T YPEFACE Code and output messages appear in this type- All results okay...
  • Page 18 About This Guide Conventions Table 3 Symbol conventions This symbol represents a general hazard. This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock. NOTE This symbol represents a Note indicating related information or tip. This symbol, located on the equipment or its packaging indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of in a land-fill site or as municipal waste, and should be disposed of according to your national regula- tions.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Starting Up

    Starting up Chapter 1 This chapter describes how to start using the equipment. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Unpacking the device - Precautions” on page 2 • “Precautions relating to the OTDR Module use” on page 2 •...

  • Page 20: Unpacking The Device - Precautions

    Using the original packing material ensures that the device is properly protected during shipping. If another packaging is used (for returning the equipment for example), VIAVI cannot give warranty on good protection of the equipment.

  • Page 21: Optical Connector Types

    Chapter 1 Starting up Connecting fiber optic cable • A single particle mated into the core of a fiber can cause significant back reflec- tion, insertion loss and equipment damage. Visual inspection is the only way to determine if the fiber connectors are truly clean before mating them. Follow this simple "INSPECT BEFORE YOU CONNECT"...

  • Page 22: Connecting Fiber Optic Cable To Test Port

    Figure 3 PC/APC bad connection WARNING VIAVI declines responsibilities of connector damages if a poor quality con- nector is used or APC to PC connections made. Test port connector repair will be charged Connecting Fiber optic cable to test port...

  • Page 23: Optical Connectors And Interchangeable Adapters

    Adapter types supplied are: FC, SC, LC and ST. In order to switch from an adapter to another, proceed as follow: Unscrew the VIAVI screwdriver to find the 3 different tips for the adapters and set the correct one on the screwdriver.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Universal Connectors

    Chapter 1 Starting up Optical connectors and interchangeable adapters Set the new adapter and use the VIAVI screwdriver with the correct tip to screw it. Figure 4 Removing and refitting an adapter Cleaning universal connectors Remove the adapter in order to access the ferrule and clean it using a cotton swab.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Configuring The Reflectometry Test

    Configuring the reflectometry Chapter 2 test This chapter describes the different stages in configuring a reflectometry measurement using an OTDR module, in SmartTEST or Expert OTDR. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "Configuring the unit for SmartTEST" page 8 •...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Unit For Smarttest

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the unit for SmartTEST Configuring the unit for SmartTEST Principle of the SmartTEST The SmartTEST is used to perform OTDR acquisitions using a pre-loaded configuration file (no setup required) and access to essential analysis features. SmartTEST standard process Select the configuration file, which contains all acquisition parameters and file storage setup, and which has been created in Expert mode (see...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Configuration File

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the unit for SmartTEST The screen for configuration file selection is automatically displayed. NOTE The selection of SmartTEST icon automatically deselects the Expert OTDR icon and vice-versa. NOTE In case of Singlemode/Multimode module, there are distinct icons: one for multimode with a "MM"...

  • Page 28: Modifying Some Parameters Before The Acquisition

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the unit for SmartTEST Once loaded, the configuration parameters that can be modified displays. Modifying some parameters before the acquisition In SmartTEST mode, the user has access to 4 parameters which can modified before launching the test.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the unit for SmartTEST Once the measurement is completed, the distance is automatically entered in the numeric keypad. Click on to validate (or on to cancel) • Alarms Define if alarms thresholds must be applied to the acquisition: Select No if no alarm thresholds.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Test In Expert Otdr

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Principle of the Expert OTDR The Expert OTDR is used to • perform OTDR acquisitions with full OTDR setup capabilities, and advanced anal- ysis features.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Acquisition Parameters

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR – Acquisition parameters – Alarms parameters Used for the OTDR acquisition – Display parameters – Advanced parameters – Link Description parameters – Project Information parameters Used for the OTDR results saving –...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Laser The acquisition will be carried out on the wavelength(s) selected (for multiple-wave- length modules). In case of a multi-wavelength module, select All to perform a measure- ment for all the wavelengths available (this parameter is only available for modules with a single OTDR port).
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR In the case of a multi wavelength acquisition: – you can define a pulse for each wavelength: select each wavelength in the Laser line and define a pulse Once all lasers are configured, go back to the pulse line and select Multi.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR NOTE If the Acquisition parameter is set to Auto, then the Time parameter is set to Auto, but can be modified. Manual Enter the acquisition time desired (from 5 s. to 5 minutes max). Predefined Select one of the acquisition times predefined: 10 seconds / 20 seconds / 30 seconds / 1 minute / 2 minutes / 3 minutes.

  • Page 35: Specific Acquisition Parameters With Dwdm Modules

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 9 Launch Cable / Receive Cable Launch Cable Receive Cable Fiber Under Test OTDR Launch Receive Cable Cable end start Distance of the Distance of the receive cable launch cable Include Link Start Connector / Include Link End Connector Defining the Launch Cable End parameter with an event number or a distance will auto-...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 10 Acquisition parameters with DWDM module Wavelength The acquisition will be carried out on the wavelength selected. Once a wavelength is selected, the Channel is indicated just before to the wavelength. Click on Prev10 or Next10 to display the 10 previous / following wavelengths.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Alarms Parameters

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 11 User-defined grid To configure your own grid, click on one channel (highlighted) and click on Yes or No to modify the selection. Click on Select all or Unselect all to select all channels of the table, or to unse- lect the selected ones.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 12 Alarms parameters Alarms Level None The alarm function is not active. Fail This menu lists possible major alarm thresholds that the user could select. If results are above those thresholds, they will be highlighted in red in the table of results, and the icon will appear at the top right of the screen.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Table 1 Singlemode Modules Splice Mux/ Connector loss Reflectance Slope Loss Demux Default > 0.20 dB > 0.50 dB > - 35 dB > 1.00 dB/km < 27 dB TIA-568.3 >...

  • Page 40: Configuring The Display Parameters

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR If all the results lie within the thresholds (no result is in red or yellow): – they are displayed in green in the table – the icon is displayed at the right top of the trace. –...

  • Page 41: Section Length

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Section Length Define if the distance between the marker of the event and the previous marker must be indicated in the results table: select Yes or No. Index of refraction Choice of group refraction index of the whole fiber.

  • Page 42: Scatter Coefficient

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 14 Predefined index values (Single Mode) Wavelength (nm) 1310 SM 1360 - 1510 SM 1550 SM 1625 - 1650 SM Draka Benbright 1.46750 1.46750 1.46800 1.46850 Fitel Furukawa 1.47000 1.47000 1.47000...

  • Page 43: Distance Unit

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR 1300 MM -> -73.7 dB Generic 62.5 850 MM -> -66.1 dB 1300 MM -> -70.3 dB The default values are given in the paragraph "Reflectance" page Distance Unit Define the unit of the distances displayed: km, kfeet, miles, meter, feet, inch.

  • Page 44: Front Connector Meas

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Front Connector Meas This parameter allows to choose if a measurement of the front connector(s) must be performed. In the results table, the first line corresponds to the first event of the fiber under test or end of the launch cable.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Link Description Parameters

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Fiber end Once parameter is selected, click on the text box to display the numeric keypad and select the required value: – Auto (recommended): option in which the equipment automatically detects the end of a fiber.

  • Page 46: Fiber Id

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 17 Link Description parameters The information entered in the Link Description window concerns the editing and/or the modifications of the cable and fiber parameters. When a trace is recalled without recall of the configuration, the parameters of this trace will be present only in its signature.

  • Page 47: Cable Id

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR User defined Use Edit Number softkey to enter the increment/decrement value for fiber number. – Note: to decrement the number, enter the sign «-» before the number. Example: -1. Min: -999 / Max: 999 / Auto: 0 the Fiber number must not automatically modified.

  • Page 48: Technician Id

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 18 Project Information parameters NOTE Refer to the User Manual of the Cable-SLM option for Project configuration and use. Technician Id Click on the text box to enter the name of the operator carrying out the measurement. Job Id Click on the text box to enter a description of the measurement to be performed.

  • Page 49: File(S) Save In

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 19 File parameters File(s) save in: Click on the text box to display the keyboard and define the directory for files saving In the onscreen keyboard, select the pre-defined parameters available or, press abc key to enter a name manually for the directory.

  • Page 50: Dir

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 20 Directory - Onscreen keyboard Click on or leave the box empty to select the Current Directory for file saving. Press to validate. This field displays the directory selected/created into which the file(s) will be saved. Filenaming Select Filenaming parameter and click on the text box to modify the name of the file for the result trace.

  • Page 51: File Content

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Use the onscreen keyboard to view and select the pre-defined parameters avail- able or, press abc key to enter a name manually for the file. Then, press Enter to validate.

  • Page 52: Auto Store

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Auto Store Select Yes to store automatically the trace or traces resulting from each acquisition according to the filenaming rules. If the filename already exists, the user will be prompted to overwrite the "old"...

  • Page 53: Include Microscope Image

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Include Microscope Image In the report page, an image of the scope test result can be displayed on the upper part of the report. Select Yes to include the scope test result image into the report. NOTE This parameter is available only if the report format selected is Pdf.

  • Page 54: Saving Otdr Configuration In A File

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Filenaming Auto filenaming Cable_Id][Fiber_Num]_[Lambda][Direction] Auto Store Saving OTDR configuration in a file Once File and Measurement parameters have been configured, those parameters are kept in memory and can be saved in a configuration file. This configuration file can then be recalled and reused in two cases: •...

  • Page 55: Loading An Existing Otdr Configuration

    Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR Figure 22 Save Configuration file - Onscreen keyboard Directory into which file will be saved Press Enter to validate A sound is emitted to indicate the file is saved. The configuration file is saved with the extension .fo_cfg (icon ) and can be recalled at any time from the File page.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Configuring the reflectometry test Configuring the test in Expert OTDR NOTE Most of the configuration files are available into the equipment, in disk/ config. Figure 23 Loading a configuration file The main parameters available in the selected configuration file are displayed in the File signature.

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Launching A Reflectometry Test And Displaying Results

    Launching a reflectometry test Chapter 3 and displaying results Once the configuration for acquisition and file storage has been defined, the instrument is ready to launch an OTDR measurement. This chapter describes the different stages in a reflectometry measurement. It then describes the functions available on trace(s).

  • Page 58: Performing Otdr Acquisitions

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions Performing OTDR acquisitions Performing an acquisition in Real Time mode Principle of the Real time mode Acquisition in real time must not be used if a precise measurement is required because of the high noise level, but it is sufficient for rapid optimization of a connection and for observing a fiber in process of utilization.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions Table 3 Connection indicator State Connection Good The connection is OK • There are several connectors close to the external connector of the equip- ment • One of the connectors is dirty or badly connected. Replace the launch cable, make the connection again properly or clean the connector of the OTDR or of the jumper.

  • Page 60: Stopping The Real Time Acquisition

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions Press the S key to begin the measurement. A message indicates there is traffic on TART the fiber and asks you if you wish to continue or not: •...

  • Page 61: Performing An Acquisition With Expert Otdr

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions Figure 25 Acquisition in progress in SmartTEST Elapsed Total acquisition time acquisition time At the end of the acquisition, a beep is emitted, and the measurements are displayed, in SmartLink view, with a dialog box indicating the pass or fail verdict.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions The red indicator goes on to show that the product is in process of acquisition and the screen displays the trace in process of acquisition. The quality of the connection is displayed for a few seconds (see Table 3 on page Then, a bar graph shows elapsed and remaining acquisition time.

  • Page 63: Multi-Wavelength Acquisition

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions Multi-wavelength acquisition If the module possesses several lasers, to perform successive acquisitions on all the wavelengths: In the S menu, select Acquisition > Laser and ensure that several lasers ETUP are selected (or select All if a module with only one OTDR port is used).
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Performing OTDR acquisitions In the case of measurement on several wavelengths, once a measurement is completed for one wavelength: – the Trace function allows to display the trace and results table for this wave- length.

  • Page 65: Saving Results For Smarttest Acquisitions

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving results for SmartTEST acquisitions Figure 28 Example of loss measurement Saving results for SmartTEST acquisitions Once the acquisition is completed, the results trace displays, in Smart Link view, with the Save key displayed.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving results for SmartTEST acquisitions Figure 29 Save results in SmartTEST mode Click on one parameter configuration (white background) to modify it using the edition or numeric keyboard displayed: – Job Id: click on the Job description currently defined to display the edition keyboard and enter a new description.

  • Page 67: Results Display

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display NOTE The file is saved automatically by default in a folder with the Job Id parame- ter. Example: if the Job Id is defined with Test Fiber 1, the folder is named Test Fiber 1.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Once the pup window is closed, a screen as the following one is displayed: Figure 30 SmartLink function Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 The screen is divided into three zones: •...

  • Page 69: Showing The Detailed Information Of One Event

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Click on the button to switch from Event line to Info and vice-versa. Figure 31 Event line or Info bar NOTE This zone is available whatever is the display selected: SmartLink, Trace or Table.

  • Page 70: Trace View

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Figure 32 Event Details NOTE The event is displayed with a red icon if it is above the alarm thresholds defined in the setup menu. A green icon is displayed if it lies within the thresholds. A yellow icon is displayed if the value is above a «Warning»...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Figure 33 Example of results trace with SmartTEST Click on Assistant softkey to return to Setup Information page. User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 002...

  • Page 72: Common Functions On Trace View

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Figure 34 Example of results trace with Expert OTDR • On the upper right side, the alarm icon is displayed (if some alarm thresholds are defined in the pre-loaded configuration file). Table 4 Alarms display Indicates that at least one result exceeds the alarm thresholds defined in...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display The trace can also be displayed with a dotted vertical line on the end of fiber The icon is displayed on trace if the Receive Cable Start parameter has been defined in the Setup menu.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display At the top of the table, a line shows the generic parameters of the fiber: numbers of events present, total ORL of the link and the wavelength of the active trace in case of multi wavelengths acquisitions.
  • Page 75 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display The length of the section = the distance between the marker Section of the event and the previous marker. (Expert OTDR only) The attenuation, in dB, between the marker of the event and Section Att.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Zoom function The Zoom function is used to analyze part of the trace in greater detail. The zoom is centered on the active cursor. The position of the section of trace displayed with respect to the complete trace is represented by a rectangle on the mini-trace at the top left-hand corner of the screen, if the Info bar is selected.
  • Page 77 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Click on the trace.and displace trace manually on touchscreen toward left/right or upward/backward. Table View From the results screen, click on Table to display exclusively the measurement results in a table. Figure 36 Table View The list of all the events detected during acquisition or manually measured are displayed...

  • Page 78: Changing The Type Of An Event (Otdr Expert Mode Only)

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Results display Changing the type of an event (OTDR Expert mode only) In Expert Mode only, the type of event can be modified, either from Trace view or from SmartLink view: Maintain pressed the icon to be modified, in the results table.

  • Page 79: Advanced Functions In Expert Otdr Mode

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode Several actions on trace displayed can be performed in ExpertOTDR mode only. Automatic measurement and detection Automatic mode enables rapid detection of all the faults in the trace. The faults detected are then measured and identified on the screen by markers.

  • Page 80: Hints On The Positioning Of Markers

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode A marker and an event number are displayed at the position of the cursor and a measurement is carried out on the event. Measurement of slope before the marker starts just after the previous event (or at the end of the dead zone at the beginning of the fiber);...
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode Place the cursor A at the beginning of the section of the trace where the slope is to be measured. Place the cursor B at the end of this section. Press the Analysis Press...

  • Page 82: Measurement Of Orl

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode Deleting a slope measurement To delete a particular slope measurement result: Superimpose the cursors A and B on the slope concerned. Click on Analysis and click on Slope in the manual measurement bar. Press Calculate key.

  • Page 83: Measurement Of Reflectance

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode Measurement of Reflectance It is possible to carry out a reflectance measurement of a Fresnel for a reflective event. Follow the following procedure to measure the reflectance: Position the cursor A at the base of the peak Position the cursor B at the top of the peak of the required Fresnel, or after the peak to calculate automatically the maximum reflectance.
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode If very close events have created a dead zone preventing the measurement of slope by the five-cursor method, it is possible to use the two-cursor method. This considers the difference in level between the cursors.

  • Page 85: Memorization Of The Position Of Events

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode NOTE If no result is displayed, it is possible that the display threshold of the attenu- ation measurement result is higher than the attenuation that you are trying to measure.

  • Page 86: Overlay Trace Function

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode If you wish to make a measurement without events, deactivate memorization of events by pressing the key Overlay trace function This very useful function enables up to eight traces to be displayed on the screen at once: •...

  • Page 87: Display Of Traces In Overlay

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode When loading is complete, the Results screen appears: the first trace selected is the active trace (in purple), the other traces being overlaid. Display of traces in overlay •...

  • Page 88: Reference Trace Function

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Advanced functions in Expert OTDR mode Long click on the number of the trace to keep A new menu displays. Click on Remove Other Traces. Reference Trace function The reference trace function consists in defining trace(s) which will be «blocked» on screen and used as models before acquiring or loading other standard trace(s).

  • Page 89: Using The Reference Trace Function In The Explorer

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving the trace(s) and generating a report Performing an acquisition once one or several trace(s) is/are defined Three situations can occur once an acquisition is performed: • Only reference trace(s) is/are displayed: the trace acquired is added to the refer- ence ones.

  • Page 90: Saving Results And Creating A Report From Results Page

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving the trace(s) and generating a report The traces saving and report generation can have already been performed automatically if the parameter Auto Store was defined on Yes in the Setup screen (see “Auto Store”...
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving the trace(s) and generating a report In the Direction parameter, select/modify the direction, to define if the measurement has been performed from Origin to Extremity (A -> B) or from Extremity to Origin (B ->...

  • Page 92: Opening A Report

    Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving the trace(s) and generating a report Once saving is completed, a sound is emitted onto the Platform. Saving and report for traces in overlay If several traces are displayed in overlay in the results page, one or several file(s)/ report(s) is/are generated: •...
  • Page 93 Figure 43 PDF report CAUTION To modify the VIAVI logo, set by default on the header of the pdf report, save your logo in a jpg file called logo.jpg and place it to the root of the disk: disk > logo.jpg.
  • Page 94 Chapter 3 Launching a reflectometry test and displaying results Saving the trace(s) and generating a report User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 002...
  • Page 95 Power meter and Source Chapter 4 functions on the OTDR test port The light source is a standard function while the power meter is an option. • Add E41OTDRPM part number to get the power meter option on the 4100 OTDR Modules.

  • Page 96: Connecting To The Test Port

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Connecting to the test port Connecting to the test port Figure 44 Optical Powermeter and Source function share the same port as the OTDR Connector In case of a QUAD OTDR, the OTDR has 2x ports (1x Multimode and 1x Singlemode): •...

  • Page 97: Configuring The Measurement Parameters

    Wavelength Select desired wavelength - also directly available on the main result page: Auto: Identify automatically the wavelength when used with VIAVI optical light sources : 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 or 1650 nm: measurement performed at specified wavelength. • Beep on modulation Set it to Yes if a sound must be emitted when a modulation occurs.

  • Page 98: Configuring The Alarm Parameters

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Activating the Source function • Reference level Enter a reference value for the selected wavelength. Select a wavelength, and enter the value with the numeric keyboard. The reference value can be automatically measured, in the Results page, using the Standard Ref.

  • Page 99: Results Page Of The Power Meter

    The power level measured by the power meter and its measurement unit are displayed in large characters, together with: • the mode of transmission of the measured signal: continuous wave (CW) or modulated wave (available frequency 270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz, VIAVI Auto). • the wavelength of the measured signal.

  • Page 100: Keys Of The Power Meter

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port LTS Results page Figure 46 Results, settings and keys of the power meter Results of the powermeter Keys of the power meter When the Powermeter resuts page is displayed the following settings are available: Mode Information about the received signal modulation: CW, Auto Wavelength...

  • Page 101: Results Page Of The Light Source

    – 270 Hz / 330 Hz / 1 kHz / 2 kHz – Auto (the light source is modulated at proprietary frequencies to enable VIAVI power meters to automatically detect the wavelength) – TwinTest (the light source is modulated and cycling through the available wavelengths.

  • Page 102: Performing An Insertion Loss Measurement

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Performing an insertion loss measurement On the power meter results page section, select the measurement unit: dBm or Watts. The power level is displayed in real time when there is light. To keep the displayed value, press on Keep Result icon.

  • Page 103: Measurement On The Fiber Under Test

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Performing an insertion loss measurement Figure 48 Side by side reference - 1 jumper reference T-BERD/MTS / SmartOTDR (1) T-BERD/MTS / SmartOTDR(2) Mainframe, USB or OTDR OTDR module Source Power meter Jumper...

  • Page 104: Storing And Reloading Results

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Storing and reloading results On equipment (1) press Laser START. Figure 49 Measurement of the fiber under test Fiber Under Test Equipment (1) Equipment (2) Mainframe OTDR Module: Power meter port Source port Jumper...

  • Page 105: Storing Results

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Terminated PON Powermeter (SmartOTDR 118FA65PPM only) File naming set the name of the file(s) by using pre-defined tags / fields previ- ously set in Link or by entering directly a name. Report As Set the format of the report.

  • Page 106: Configuring The Measurement Parameters

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Terminated PON Powermeter (SmartOTDR 118FA65PPM only) Select the PON power meter icon. It turns yellow to show it is active Press S key to access the settings. ETUP Configuring the measurement parameters Tap directly on a wavelength on the screen to toggle between the different avail- able pair of wavelengths.

  • Page 107: Setting The Zero Value Of The Power Meter

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Terminated PON Powermeter (SmartOTDR 118FA65PPM only) Test Point / OLT Id / ONT Id / Distribution Id / Feeder Id Those parameters allow to enter an identification for each element of the network (test point, OLT, ONT...) using the alphanumeric keyboard.

  • Page 108: Performing Power Measurement

    Chapter 4 Power meter and Source functions on the OTDR test port Terminated PON Powermeter (SmartOTDR 118FA65PPM only) Performing Power Measurement To perform the measurement: Connect the fiber under test to the SmartOTDR test port. The power level(s) is/are displayed in real time when there is light. Figure 52 Terminated PON Powermeter results For each wavelength, the power level is displayed in green if it does not exceed...

  • Page 109: Chapter 5 File Management

    File management Chapter 5 The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Description of the explorer” on page 92 • “Saving and loading files” on page 95 • “Exporting files” on page 97 User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 002...

  • Page 110: Description Of The Explorer

    Chapter 5 File management Description of the explorer Description of the explorer Opening the file explorer To access the Explorer, press File menu key from the Results page. The explorer is used to: • select the storage medium • open a file •...

  • Page 111: Managing Tabs

    Chapter 5 File management Description of the explorer Managing tabs Tabs give access to the File menu of each application present in the modules of the instrument. It is possible to open a file even if the corresponding module is not present in the instru- ment.

  • Page 112: Directories And Files Editing Function

    Chapter 5 File management Description of the explorer Free space on selected media is clearly displayed at the bottom of the left panel. Directories and files editing function The directories or files can be copy/cut and paste, deleted or renamed from the Explorer: Select the directory/file(s) to be pasted or deleted.

  • Page 113: Saving And Loading Files

    Chapter 5 File management Saving and loading files Saving and loading files Saving files from the Explorer When the explorer is displayed, the active trace for the selected tab is displayed in the File Signature. You can then save the active trace: Select a directory by clicking once on it.

  • Page 114: Simple Loading

    Chapter 5 File management Saving and loading files Simple loading The key View Trace(s) enables simple loading of traces, using the current parameters of the MTS/T-BERD or OneAdvisor-800. The current trace is then replaced with this new trace. Load with configuration The key Load Trace + Config will display the traces, recalling the configuration recorded in the file.

  • Page 115: Exporting Files

    Chapter 5 File management Exporting files Exporting files Click on the Export menu key allows to display a sub-menu from which selected files can be: • generated into one/several reports • merged into one file (for txt/pdf files only) Explorer/Link Manager Before exporting file(s), the display can be modified, and the Link Manager can be selected instead of the Explorer using the Explorer/Link Mgr menu key.

  • Page 116: Editing Function

    Chapter 5 File management Exporting files NOTE The files in the Link Manager window can be sorted according each column available for a tab. Table 5 Fiber Information displayed Column. OTDR & OEO Alarm status (icon) & Fiber number Direction Lambda Total Loss Distance...

  • Page 117: Generating Pdf Report(S)

    Chapter 5 File management Exporting files NOTE The txt file can be renamed once it is saved. This file is made of two parts: • The Header, with general information: the equipment used and its serial number, the date and time of export, the location of the file, and the number of files exported.
  • Page 118 PDF Report: «Multi» mode CAUTION To modify the VIAVI logo, set by default on the header of the pdf report, save your logo in a jpg file called logo.jpg and place it to the root of the disk: disk > logo.jpg.

  • Page 119: Using The Merge Key, With The Txt/Pdf Files

    Chapter 5 File management Exporting files Using the Merge key, with the txt/pdf files The txt or pdf files that have been saved/generated from a results page can be merged into one txt/pdf file from the Explorer. The key Merge is used to merge several txt or pdf files into one file, putting together the results of all files.
  • Page 120 Chapter 5 File management Exporting files User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 002...
  • Page 121 Technical specifications Chapter 6 This chapter shows the technical specifications of the OTDR modules and of the options available for the or T-BERD/MTS 2000 or SmartOTDR, and the OTDR technical speci- fications for SmartOTDR. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: •...

  • Page 122: Chapter 6 Technical Specifications Otdr Modules For T-Berd/Mts 2000/4000 V2

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 Characteristics of reflectometry measurements Distance measurement • Dual cursor • Distance displayed takes into account the calibration of the refractive index of the fiber. •...

  • Page 123: Manual Measurement

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 • Display threshold of faults: - 0 to 5.99 dB in steps of 0.01 dB for event thresholds - -11 to -99 dB in steps of 1 dB for the reflectance - 0.01 to 5.99 dB in steps of 0.01 dB for attenuation •...
  • Page 124 Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 LA/MA2/MA3 Modules Singlemode Modules 41xxLA 41xxMA2 41xxMA3 1310 ± 20 nm 1310 ± 20 nm 1310 ± 20 nm 1383 ± 3 nm 1550 ± 20 nm Central Wavelength 1550 ± 20 nm 1550 ±...
  • Page 125 Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 Singlemode Modules 41xxA 41xxB 41xxC 42 dB 45 dB 37 dB 40 dB 43 dB RMS Dynamic Range 36 dB 40 dB 43 dB 36 dB 40 dB 42 dB Distance Range Up to 260 km Up to 400 km...
  • Page 126 Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 CWDM Modules CWDM Modules 41CWDM8U 41CWDM10U 41CWDM10L 1431 +/-3 nm 1271 ± 3 nm 1471 ±3 nm 1451 +/-3 nm 1291 ± 3 nm 1491 ±3 nm 1471 +/-3 nm 1311 ±...

  • Page 127: Ranges

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 DWDM Modules 41DWDMC Distance Range Up to 260 km Event Dead Zone 1.50 m Attenuation Dead Zone Output power of the source in continuous mode 0 dBm Modes CW, 270Hz, 330Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz 1.
  • Page 128 Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 Ranges for MA2, MA3 Singlemode, A and B OTDR Modules 10ns 30ns 100ns 200ns 500ns 10us 20us 100 m 200 m 500 m 1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 20 km 40 km 80 km...
  • Page 129 Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 Ranges for Multimode Modules 3 ns 10 ns 30 ns 100 ns 300 ns 1 µs 0.5 km 1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 20 km 40 km 80 km Ranges for CWDM Modules 10 ns...

  • Page 130: Class Of The Lasers Of The Otdr Modules

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications Environment 10 ns 30 ns 100 ns 300 ns 1 µs 3 µs 10 µs 20 µs 40 km 80 km 160 km 260 km Class of the lasers of the OTDR modules Module Standard IEC 60825-1:2014 FDA21CFR§1040.10 Singlemode LA,, MA2, A, Class1...

  • Page 131: Temperature

    Pollution degree • Pollution degree: 2 VIAVI recommends that customers dispose of their instruments and peripherals in an environnmentally sound manner. Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products components, and/or materials. Waste Electrical and electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste.

  • Page 132: Mpo Switch Module Technical Specifications

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications MPO Switch Module Technical specifications MPO Switch Module Technical specifications Wavelength range 1270 to 1650 nm Insertion Loss 1.2 dB typ Input port SC/APC Output port MPO APC (pinned) 1. Measured at 1310, 1550 and 1625 nm 2.

  • Page 133: Characteristics Of Reflectometry Measurements

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR Warning labels Dangerous voltage (> 70VDC) is present inside of the product. Do not attempt to remove cover when product is in use. Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not always possible to attach the required warning labels to them.
  • Page 134 Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR • Spacing of measurement points: from 4 cm, with up to 256 000 acquisition points. • Accuracy: ± 1m± sampling resolution ±1.10 x distance (excluding errors of calibration of refractive index of the fiber). •...

  • Page 135: Typical Specifications

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR Typical specifications Typical values, measured at 25°C unless specified. 100B Series 100A Series 1310 ± 20nm 1310 nm ± 20nm Central Wavelength 1550 ± 20nm 1550 nm ± 20nm filtered 1625 nm ± 20nm filtered 1650 nm ±...

  • Page 136: Characteristics Of The Source (Standard) And Power Meter (Optional)

    Chapter 6 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR Characteristics of the Source (standard) and Power Meter (optional) Source • Output Power Level : -3.5 dBm • Stability long term (8h): ± 0.05 dB Power meter (through OTDR port) Specifications given for 25°C, after 20 minutes stabilization time and after zero setting. •...
  • Page 137 Options and accessories Chapter 7 This chapter shows the references of the options and accessories for the modules of the T-BERD/MTS-2000 or T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2, and the references for the SmartOTDR. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Commercial References of measurement modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000 V2”...

  • Page 138: Chapter 7 Options And Accessories Commercial References Of Measurement Modules For T-Berd/Mts-2000/4000 V2

    Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of measurement modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000 V2 Commercial References of measurement modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000 V2 Product marking is based on the commercial reference excluding the first letter. Example : Commercial reference E4146QUAD is identified 4146QUAD on the product OTDR Modules Multimode Module Commercial...
  • Page 139 Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of measurement modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000 V2 Commercial MA2 Modules References Metro-Access 1310/1383/1550 nm OTDR Module with PC connector E4138MA283-PC and continuous light source Commercial MA3 Modules References Metro-Access/PON Filtered 1650 nm OTDR Module with APC con- E4118FMA365-APC nectors and continuous light source Metro-Access/PON 1310/1550 nm OTDR Module with APC con-...

  • Page 140: Cwdm Otdr Modules

    Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of measurement modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000 V2 Commercial Multimode/Singlemode Modules Reference Multimode/Singlemode 850/1300/1310/1550 nm OTDR Module E4146QUAD CWDM OTDR Modules Commercial Modules References CWDM OTDR Module from 1471nm to 1611nm for T-BERD/ E41CWDM8U MTS2000 and 4000 V2 CWDM OTDR Module from 1431nm to 1611nm for T-BERD/ E41CWDM10U MTS2000 and 4000 V2...

  • Page 141: Options

    Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of the SmartOTDR Options Commercial Mode Conditioner for Multimode fiber References Encircled flux mode conditioner embedded in a patchcord for 50 µm EFJEF50CONFCPC multimode fiber in FC/PC Encircled flux mode conditioner embedded in a patchcord for 50 µm EFJEF50CONSCPC multimode fiber in SC/PC Commercial...

  • Page 142: Commercial References Of Optical Connectors And Adapters

    Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of optical connectors and adapters Commercial OTDR Configurations References SmartOTDR 1310/1550nm & Filtered 1625nm B-Range Handheld E136FB-APC Tester with Continuous Light Source & APC connector SmartOTDR 1310/1550nm & Filtered 1650nm A-Range Handheld E138FA65-PC/-APC Tester with PC or APC connector 1.
  • Page 143 Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of optical connectors and adapters Front Panel Optical Connectors for Single-mode LA OTDR Commercial modules and SmartOTDR References Universal PC Connector with SC adapter (Screw Type) EUNISPCSC Universal APC Connector ith FC adapter (Screw Type) EUNISAPCFC Universal APC Connector with SC adapter (Screw Type) EUNISAPCSC...
  • Page 144 Chapter 7 Options and accessories Commercial References of optical connectors and adapters User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 002...
  • Page 145 Index Accessories Fans Adapter Fiber end References File Attenuation expedition Specifications Loading Save Signature File setup menu Connectors Cleaning References Cursor Ghost Resolution Index Of Refraction (IOR) Distance Specif. OTDR measurement Specifications Environment Laser Event memorization Laser classes Event OTDR Icons Mail User Manual...
  • Page 146 Index file expedition Measurement Distance (specif.) Power meter Reflectance (specif.) Alarms Attenuator Multi-wavelength acquisition Configuration Connection Measurement process specifications Zero value Saturated trace Pulse OTDR Attenuation unit Configuration Manual measurement 2 points Range 5 points Reference trace References Slope Splice & Reflectance Reflectance Manual measurements Specifications...
  • Page 148 700MAN201 Rev. 002, 05-22 English VIAVI Solutions North America: 1.844.GO VIAVI / 1.844.468.4284 Latin America +52 55 5543 6644 EMEA +49 7121 862273 APAC +1 512 201 6534 All Other Regions: viavisolutions.com/contacts email TAC@viavisolutions.com address 6001 America Center Drive, San Jose, CA, 95002, USA...

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