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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 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...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide xiii Purpose and scope ..........xiv Assumptions . - Page 8 Contents Configuring the unit for Smart TEST ......9 Selecting the configuration file .
- Page 9 Contents Configuring the Display parameters ......39 Section Attenuation ........40 Section Length .
- Page 10 Contents Loading an existing OTDR configuration ..... . 53 Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode ....54 Performing acquisition in Real Time .
- Page 11 Contents Opening a report ..........77 Chapter 4 File management Description of the explorer .
- Page 12 Contents Environment ........... 97 Indoor/outdoor .
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Page 13: 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 xiv • “Assumptions” on page xiv •... -
Page 14: 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 •...
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Page 18: Chapter 1 Starting Up
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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Chapter 2 Smart Test Function
SMART TEST function Chapter 2 This chapter describes the entire Smart Test function, and all the processes available with this function. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "Principle of the Smart TEST" page 8 • "Selecting Smart TEST" page 8 •... -
Page 24: Principle Of The Smart Test
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Principle of the Smart TEST Principle of the Smart TEST The Smart TEST is used to perform OTDR acquisitions using a pre-loaded configuration file (no setup required) and access to essential analysis features. Smart TEST standard process Select the configuration file, which contains all acquisition parameters and file storage setup, and which has been created in Expert mode (see “Saving OTDR... -
Page 25: Configuring The Unit For Smart Test
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Configuring the unit for Smart TEST The icon turns yellow The screen for configuration file selection is automatically displayed. NOTE The selection of Smart TEST 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 26: Modifying Some Parameters Before The Acquisition
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Configuring the unit for Smart TEST Figure 6 Load file as Smart TEST Configuration Smart Test configuration files Location Once loaded, the configuration parameters that can be modified displays. Modifying some parameters before the acquisition In Smart TEST mode, the user has access to 4 parameters which can modified before launching the test. - Page 27 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Configuring the unit for Smart TEST • Launch cable Define if the Launch Cable must be taken into account for the acquisition: No / Yes. If Yes is selected, set the length clicking on text box and: –...
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Page 28: Performing Acquisitions In Smart Test Mode
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Performing acquisitions in Smart TEST mode See tables page 38 to get the values for each pre-defined alarm threhsholds. The User thresholds can be modified only in Expert mode and saved in a new configuration file. Once all configuration parameters are correctly defined, the acquisition can be launched. - Page 29 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Performing acquisitions in Smart TEST mode An indicator of the state of the connection (Good/Bad) is displayed below the trace: Table 1 Connection indicator State Connection Good The connection is OK • There are several connectors close to the external connector of the equip- ment •...
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Page 30: Stopping The Real Time Acquisition
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Performing acquisitions in Smart TEST mode • If you click on N , the measurement is not launched. • If you click on Y , the measurement is performed, despite the traffic. NOTE If the measurement is validated despite the traffic (key Yes), the next mea- surement will be automatically performed, even if traffic is still detected on fiber. -
Page 31: Actions On Trace During Acquisition
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Performing acquisitions in Smart TEST mode Figure 9 Acquisition in progress in Smart TEST 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 32 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Performing acquisitions in Smart TEST mode Performing measurements during acquisition (Real Time mode only) The real time mode allows to make Loss, ORL or Reflectance measurement using the A & B cursors and the key Average: Position A &...
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Page 33: Results Display
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display • Shifting the trace The trace can be shifted vertically or horizontally during the acquisition: Click on the trace and move upward/downward or toward left or right (see “ Shift function” on page •... - Page 34 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display Once the pup window is closed, a screen as the following one is displayed: Figure 11 SmartLink function Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 The screen is divided into three zones: • Zone1: the Event line, which is a graphical representation of the fiber with the detected events position on this fiber and the alarm status icon, or the Info bar, with the acquisition parameters of the trace, together with a small-scale represen- tation of the trace.
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Page 35: Showing The Detailed Information Of One Event
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display Figure 12 Event line or Info bar NOTE This zone is available whatever is the display: SmartLink, Trace or Table. • Zone 2: Graphical representation of the link, with icons symbolizing the different events detected. -
Page 36: Grouped Events
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display 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» threshold. No icon is displayed if no alarm has been defined in the Setup menu Grouped events If two events are very close to each other, they are grouped with a square on the graphic. -
Page 37: Trace View
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display Figure 15 Grouped events - one event selected Trace View To display the trace and results table, click on Trace. Figure 16 Example of results trace with Smart TEST Click on Assistant softkey to return to Setup Information page. Table 2 Alarms display Indicates that at least one result exceeds the alarm thresholds defined in... -
Page 38: Display Of Events On The Trace
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display Table 2 Alarms display Indicates that all the results lie within the thresholds (no result in red/yellow) Valid Results are displayed in green in the table. Display of events on the trace Each event detected is referenced under the trace by a serial number. The reflectometry trace is displayed with a dotted vertical line set on the start of launch cable (if the Launch Cable End parameter is defined in the S... - Page 39 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function 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.
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Page 40: Cursors
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display The following columns are then displayed next to each event icon: The distance of the event from the beginning of the fiber, in Distance meters (or miles) The attenuation due to the event, in dB Loss The reflectance of the event, in dB Reflect. -
Page 41: Zoom Function
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display Click on the Lock icon in order to select both cursors and move it at the same time on the trace, keeping the current click space between them: Zoom function The Zoom function is used to analyze part of the trace in greater detail. The zoom is centered on the active cursor. -
Page 42: Grouped Events
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display The horizontal shift is performed maintaining the point of intersection between the trace and the selected cursor at the same level, scrolling the trace horizontally while following it vertically, so that it never goes off the screen. To use this function: Click on the trace.and displace trace manually on touchscreen toward left/right or upward/backward. -
Page 43: Changing The Type Of An Event
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Results display Figure 19 Table View The list of all the events detected during acquisition or manually measured are displayed in a table: • The events exceeding alarm thresholds are displayed in red, whereas those lying withing the thresholds are displayed in green. -
Page 44: Saving Results For Smart Test Acquisitions
Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Saving results for Smart TEST acquisitions Figure 20 Event Code Click to validate Click to validate Click to cancel Click to cancel Click on the cross to cancel the modification. NOTE The event modification is automatically applied on trace and in the results table. - Page 45 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Saving results for Smart TEST acquisitions Figure 21 Save results in Smart TEST 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 46 Chapter 2 SMART TEST function Saving results for Smart TEST acquisitions Once the recording information are defined as wished, select the saving mode wished: – Click on FILE ONLY to save exclusively the results trace to the .sor format – Click on FILE + PDF to save the results trace in a .sor file and to generate a pdf report of the results.
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Page 47: Chapter 3 Expert Otdr Function
Expert OTDR function Chapter 3 This chapter describes the different stages in performing an acquisition in Expert OTDR mode, from configuration to results saving. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • "Principle of the Expert OTDR" page 32 •... -
Page 48: Principle Of The Expert Otdr
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Principle of the 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. • create configuration files that can be loaded by SmartTEST users. Selecting Expert OTDR The Expert OTDR function is available whatever is the OTDR module set onto the equip- ment. -
Page 49: Configuring The Unit For Expert Otdr
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR – Link Description parameters – Project Information parameters Used for the OTDR results saving – File parameters Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Configuring the Acquisition parameters You can choose the OTDR acquisition parameters. Once the Setup menu is opened, press Acquisition to configure the Acquisition parameters. - Page 50 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Auto The acquisition parameters Pulse / Range / Resolution are defined automatically and cannot be modified. The Measurement time will be set to Auto, but can be modified (see "Acq.
- Page 51 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Click on this parameter Manual and enter the pulse value in the numeric keypad. Press to validate. NOTE Changing the Pulse parameter may automatically change the Range parameter and vice versa. Resolution This parameter is only configurable if Acquisition parameter is set to Manual.
- Page 52 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for 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 / 45 seconds / 1 minute / 90 seconds / 2...
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Page 53: Configuring The Alarms Parameters
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Figure 23 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 54 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Figure 24 Alarms parameters Alarms Level None The alarm function is not active. User define your own thresholds values for one or several elements: Splice / Connector / Reflectance / Slope / Fiber Length Min and Max / Total Loss Min and Max / ORL TIA-568 3 / TIA-568 3.RL35 / ISO/IEC 11801 2010 / ISO/IEC 14763-3 2014 or 2019 / IEC 61280-4-5 (2020) / Default: Select one of this parameter to configure the alarm...
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Page 55: Configuring The Display Parameters
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Table 4 Multimode Modules Splice Slope Slope Connector loss Reflectance Loss 850 nm 1300 nm Default > 0.20 dB > 0.50 dB > - 35 dB < 27 dB >... -
Page 56: Section Attenuation
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Figure 25 Display parameters Section Attenuation dB/km Displays the section slope in the table of results. If the fiber is too short to measure the slope accurately, no value is displayed (empty field). - Page 57 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR If the actual distance between the cursors A and B is known, enter its value under Section AB to establish the index of the fiber. Selection of this distance causes the display of the indices. The extreme distance values are given by the index values (1.30000 to 1.70000).
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Page 58: Scatter Coefficient
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Figure 27 Predefined index values (Multi Mode) - Not available in SmartOTDR Wavelength (nm) 850 MM 1300 MM Corning 62.5 1.50140 1.49660 Corning 50 1.48970 1.48560 SpecTran 62.5 1.49600 1.49100 Generic 50 1.49000... -
Page 59: Show Cursors
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Graphics the trace with event markers only. Show cursors the Cursors A and B are hided on Trace view the Cursors A and B are displayed on Trace view. Configuring the Advanced parameters In the Setup menu, press Advanced. - Page 60 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Click on the text box and select a value: – Enter a min level of detection, from 0.01 dB (Min) to 1.99 dB (Max). – No: no splice detection –...
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Page 61: Configuring The Link Description Parameters
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Mux/Demux 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 mux/demux. -
Page 62: Fiber Number
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Fiber Number Select the parameter Fiber Number and modify the parameter using the numeric keypad. The fiber number can be automatically incremented/decremented at each new file save if it has been configured in the File Setup page (see “Configuring the Report parameters”... -
Page 63: Configuring The Project Information Parameters
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Configuring the Project Information parameters In the Setup menu, press Project information. Figure 30 Project Information parameters NOTE Refer to the User Manual of the Cable-SLM option for Project configuration and use. -
Page 64: File(S) Save In
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Figure 31 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 65: Dir
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR 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 66: Auto Store
Yes to generate a report in a pdf file. json file select Yes to generate json file(s) compatible with VIAVI test process automation (job manager and StrataSync cloud data management system).. If all parameters are defined with No, only the .sor (or .msor/.csor) file will be saved. -
Page 67: Include Microscope Image
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Using the onscreen keyboard, enter a name manually for the file and press validate. If no name is entered, the report name by defaut applies: Report_SM/MM-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. -
Page 68: Saving Otdr Configuration In A File
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR Change Fiber Nr Increment ESCRIPTION Filenaming Auto filenaming EPORT 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. -
Page 69: Loading An Existing Otdr Configuration
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Configuring the unit for Expert OTDR 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. It can be selected in SmartTEST (see “Selecting the configuration file”... -
Page 70: Performing Acquisitions In Expert Otdr Mode
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode Figure 35 Loading a configuration file The main parameters available in the selected configuration file are displayed in the File signature. Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode Performing acquisition in Real Time To carry out an acquisition in real time: In OTDR Expert results page, press Real Time key Press Setup key... - Page 71 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode The red Testing indicator will go on to show that real time acquisition is in prog- ress. The trace acquired is displayed in real time. An indicator of the state of the connection (Good/Bad) is displayed below the trace: Table 5 Connection indicator...
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Page 72: Stopping The Real Time Acquisition
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode 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: • If you click on N , the measurement is not launched. -
Page 73: Multi-Wavelength Acquisition
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode Figure 37 Acquisition in progress with Expert OTDR Elapsed Total acquisition acquisition time time At the end of the acquisition, a beep is emitted, the trace is displayed and an automatic measurement is started. -
Page 74: Actions On Trace During Acquisition
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Performing acquisitions in Expert OTDR mode Actions on trace during acquisition During an acquisition, several actions are available on results in progress. Modifying acquisition parameters (Real Time mode only) You can modify the acquisition parameters during the acquisi- tion: Press the Setup... -
Page 75: Results Display
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Results display Actions on Display • Positioning Cursors A and B Click on the Cursor line on the trace to select the cursor, and click on the trace: – Set both cursors A & B to control distance between two points. –... - Page 76 Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Results display Once the pup window is closed, a screen as the following one is displayed: Figure 39 SmartLink function Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 “SmartLink view” on page 17 to get a full description of the view. User Manual 700MAN201 Rev.
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Page 77: Trace View
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Results display Trace View To display the trace and results table, click on Trace. Figure 40 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). -
Page 78: Changing The Type Of An Event
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Results display Table View From the results screen, click on Table to display exclusively the measurement results in a table. Figure 41 Table View The list of all the events detected during acquisition or manually measured are displayed in a table: •... -
Page 79: Advanced Functions
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Figure 42 Event Code Click to validate Click to validate Click to cancel Click to cancel Click on the cross to cancel the modification. NOTE The event modification is automatically applied on trace and in the results table. -
Page 80: Addition Of Events
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions By means of this method of detection, you can quickly locate all the faults in the fiber under test.If an automatic measurement does not detect all the events, additional manual measurements can be carried out. The following procedure is then recommended: By default, the instrument locates the events and proceeds to the measurements. -
Page 81: Hints On The Positioning Of Markers
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Hints on the positioning of markers • Do not add markers after a manual measurement, as all the results will be recal- culated automatically by the instrument. • If two markers are too close together, they will appear on the trace and the table but no measurement will be carried out on the second marker: to obtain results for this marker, a manual measurement is necessary. -
Page 82: Measurement Of Orl
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Figure 43 Manual Measurement results Slope The result is displayed on the screen between the two slope indicators [ and ]. The measurement results are also available in the table: Click again on Analysis to return to results table display. "Distance"... -
Page 83: Measurement Of Reflectance
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Position the cursors A and B to delimit the section that you wish to measure. Press the Analysis, then select from the manual measurement bar. Press Calculate key. The ORL is measured for the section of trace defined. Figure 44 Result of ORL measurement ORL on a saturated trace... -
Page 84: Splice Measurements
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Figure 45 Reflectance measurement Splice measurements There are two methods of carrying out manual measurements of splices on the trace: the two-cursor method and the five-cursor method. The five-cursor method is the more accurate, as it takes into account the difference of level between the slope before the splice and the slope after the splice. -
Page 85: Memorization Of The Position Of Events
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions The splice marker is placed at the point defined by the first (left-hand) cursor and the result is displayed on the screen. If the fault is reflective, the reflectance value is also measured and displayed. These results are added to the table of results. NOTE If you try to measure a splice on a slope, the measurement is not carried out and the following error message is displayed: "Slope found between... -
Page 86: Overlay Trace Function
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions The positions memorized will then be used in the subsequent measurements, either at the end of the manual acquisition, or when a stored trace is recalled. NOTE This function memorizes the markers placed on the current trace. The following procedure is recommended to start a measurement with markers: Carry out an automatic measurement. -
Page 87: Overlaying Several Traces Stored In Memory
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Figure 46 Example of overlaid traces Overlaying several traces stored in memory To display up to 18 traces from the memory, deleting the current trace(s) already loaded: Press the File softkey. Select the files of the traces for display. Press the Load key. -
Page 88: Adding Traces In Overlay
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions Adding traces in overlay With one or more traces already displayed, to add further traces to the display (the number of traces displayed cannot exceed 8): Define at least one trace as reference (see “Reference Trace function”... -
Page 89: Reference Trace Function
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Advanced functions To show all the traces again, long click on one trace number and click on Show All 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 90: Using The Reference Trace Function In The Explorer
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function 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 91: Saving Results And Creating A Report From Results Page
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function 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” on page 50) with the appropriate Save Mode (file only or file + txt, + pdf +json). - Page 92 Yes to save the results in a .sor file and to generate a report in a pdf file. json file select Yes to generate json file(s) compatible with VIAVI test process automation (job manager and StrataSync cloud data management system)..
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Page 93: Opening A Report
Chapter 3 Expert OTDR function Saving the trace(s) and generating a report • If in the File Setup page (Setup > File), the parameter File Content is defined with One Trace, one .sor file and, if the Format parameter for txt/pdf file has been defined, one pdf/txt report will be generated for each trace Example: if 3 traces are displayed in overlay, 3 .sor files (and 3 pdf/txt files) will be saved. - Page 94 Saving the trace(s) and generating a 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 >...
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Page 95: Chapter 4 File Management
File management Chapter 4 The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Description of the explorer” on page 80 • “Saving and loading files” on page 82 • “Exporting files” on page 84 User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 004... -
Page 96: Description Of The Explorer
Chapter 4 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 97: File Signature
Chapter 4 File management Description of the explorer File signature The acquisition parameters of the trace contained in the selected file are displayed at the top of the screen together with a small-scale representation of the trace (provided it was acquired on a MTS / T-BERD). Figure 50 Example of signature of an OTDR file (in the File Menu) Pass / Fail indicator... -
Page 98: Saving And Loading Files
Chapter 4 File management Saving and loading files Click on Edit menu key. Select the action to be performed. Figure 51 Directory / File Editing functions For directory or file paste, select a new directory and click to paste the element. -
Page 99: Loading Files And Displaying Traces
Chapter 4 File management Saving and loading files Click on Next Trace to change the file signature on the top part of the screen and to save the next trace from traces in overlay. Click on Save All or on Save. The Save All menu key allows to save all the traces opened, whereas the Save menu key allows to save exclusively the trace described in the file signature. -
Page 100: Loading Several Traces In Overlay
Chapter 4 File management Exporting files This function also enables to recall and set the parameters defined in the screens corre- sponding respectively to the File and Setup keys. It is then possible to perform an acquisition under the same conditions as those of the trace recalled. - Page 101 Chapter 4 File management Exporting files The Link Manager function allows to display the explorer with all the link information exclusively for the active application (the function must be activated in Test page, or at least one result trace must be opened to get the tab and display files in the Link Manager page).
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Page 102: Editing Function
Chapter 4 File management Exporting files Table 7 Fiber Information displayed Column. OTDR & OEO Max Splice Total ORL Editing function The same editing functions as those from the Explorer are available with the Link Manager function, except the merging function (as this is used with txt files): “Directories and files editing function”... -
Page 103: Generating Pdf Report(S)
Chapter 4 File management Exporting files Once generated, the txt file can be transferred onto a PC and opened via a spreadsheet program (e.g. Excel...). Figure 54 Example of a directory exported in a txt file (open with Excel) Header of the txt file Results Generating pdf report(s) -
Page 104: Using The Merge Key, With The Txt/Pdf Files
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 105 Chapter 4 File management Exporting files The merging can be done exclusively from files of the same format. Pdf and txt files cannot be selected at the same time to generate a merged file. Click on Export > Merge key A beep is emitted once process is completed.
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Page 107: Chapter 5 Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Chapter 5 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 108: Otdr Modules For T-Berd/Mts 2000/4000 V2
Chapter 5 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 109: Manual Measurement
Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 - -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 • Display of slope and attenuation for a segment of fiber. •... - Page 110 Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 A, B and C Modules Singlemode Modules 41xxA 41xxB 41xxC 1310 ± 20 nm 1310 ± 20 nm 1310 ± 20 nm 1550 ± 20 nm 1550 ± 20 nm Central Wavelength 1550 ±...
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Page 111: Ranges
Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 Multimode / Singlemode OTDR Module Event Dead Zone 0.8 m 0.9 m Attenuation Dead Zone 1. Laser in CW mode, at 25° C 2. Typical value corresponding to the difference (in dB) between the level of back-diffusion extrapolated at the beginning of the fiber and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging, with the largest pulse width 3. -
Page 112: Class Of The Lasers Of The Otdr Modules
Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS 2000/4000 V2 Ranges for C OTDR Modules 10ns 30ns 100ns 200ns 500ns 10us 20us 100 m 500 m 1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 20 km 40 km 80 km 160 km 260 km 400 km... -
Page 113: Otdr Modules Measurement
Chapter 5 Technical specifications Environment OTDR modules measurement Weight: approx. 300 g (0,66 lbs) (400g for the QUAD OTDR Module / 510g for the DWDM Module) Dimensions (in mm) - w x h x d: 128 x 134 x 41 OTDR Module supply OTDR modules are powered by the mainframe which they are attached to. -
Page 114: Humidity
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 115: Characteristics Of Reflectometry Measurements
Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR Sampling resolution 4 cm for single-mode ±1 m ±sampling resolution ±1.10–5 * x distance Accuracy (Excluding group index uncertainties) Warning labels Dangerous voltage (> 70VDC) is present inside of the product. Do not attempt to remove cover when product is in use. - Page 116 Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR • Index adjustable from 1,30000 to 1,70000 in steps of 0,00001 • Resolution of display: 1 cm max. • Resolution of cursor: 1 cm max. • Spacing of measurement points: from 4 cm, with up to 256 000 acquisition points. •...
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Page 117: Typical Specifications
Chapter 5 Technical specifications OTDR Technical specifications for SmartOTDR Typical specifications Typical values, measured at 25°C unless specified. 100A Series 100AS Series 100B Series 1310 ± 20nm 1310 nm ± 20nm Central 1310 nm ± 20nm 1550 ± 20nm 1550 nm ± 20nm Wavelength 1550 nm ±... -
Page 118: Characteristics Of The Source (Standard) And Power Meter (Optional)
Chapter 5 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 119: Chapter 6 Options And Accessories
Options and accessories Chapter 6 This chapter shows the references the measurement modules, the references for the SmartOTDR and the connectors/adapters references. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • “Commercial References of measurement modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000/4000 V2” on page 104 •... -
Page 120: Commercial References Of Measurement Modules For T-Berd/Mts- 2000/4000 V2
: Commercial reference E4146QUAD is identified 4146QUAD on the product OTDR Modules Multimode Module Commercial Modules Reference Multimode 850 / 1300 nm OTDR Module E4123MM Singlemode Module Commercial A Modules References Module A OTDR 1310/1550 nm - PC/APC E4126A-PC/-APC Module A OTDR 1310/1625 nm - PC/APC... -
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Chapter 6 Options and accessories Commercial References of the SmartOTDR Commercial C Modules References Module C OTDR 1310/1550 nm - PC/APC E4126C-PC/-APC Module C OTDR 1310/1550/1625 nm - PC/APC E4136C-PC/-APC Module C OTDR 1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm - APC E4138FC65-APC Module C OTDR 1310/1550/Filtered 1625 nm - APC E4136FC65-APC Commercial Multimode/Singlemode Modules... - Page 122 Chapter 6 Options and accessories Commercial References of the SmartOTDR Commercial OTDR Configurations References SmartOTDR 1550nm A-Range Handheld Tester with Continuous E100A-APC Light Source & APC Connector SmartOTDR filtered 1650 nm A-Range Handheld Tester with APC E118FA65-APC connector SmartOTDR filtered 1650 nm A-Range Handheld Tester with PON- E118FA65PPM-APC XGPON (1490/1550/1578 nm) Power meter and APC connector SmartOTDR 1310/1550nm A-Range Handheld Tester with Continu-...
- Page 123 Index Accessories End of fiber Adapters Environment cleaning Event Code Assistant Event Details Attenuation Event line Specifications Event memorization Event OTDR Icons Expert OTDR Bend Acq. Time Acquisition Alarms Level Connector test icon Connection indicator Laser Connector Launch Cable cleaning load configuration link end Real Time...
- Page 124 Index File setup menu 5 points Five Pt Loss Slope Splice & Reflectance Manual measurements Measurement parameters Module references Ghost Options references Ghosts Results parameters Specif. measurement OTDR Events Delete IBYC Hints Representation Index Of Refraction (IOR) OTDR module Info bar Size OTDR ranges Specifications...
- Page 125 Index Saturated trace Test cable Scatter coefficient Traffic detection Shift Two Pt Loss Shift function Slope Smart Acq Units SmarTEST parameters SmartTEST config file icon VIAVI screwdriver process Specifications Splice Splitter Zoom User Manual 700MAN201 Rev. 004...
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- Page 128 700MAN201 Rev. 004, 03-23 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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