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  • Page 1 4000 Base Unit Portable, modular Platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of FTTx networks User Manual...
  • Page 3 4000 Base Unit Portable, modular Platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of FTTx networks User Manual...
  • Page 5 Trademarks JDSU and MTS/T-BERD 4000 are trademarks or registered trademarks of JDSU in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows CE, Windows NT, and Microsoft Internet Explorer are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 6 Instructions for returning waste equipment to JDSU can be found in the Environmental section of JDSU’s web site at www.jdsu.com. If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment, contact JDSU’s WEEE Program Management team at WEEE.EMEA@jdsu.com. User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Conventions ........xiii Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit Terminology used in this manual ..... .2 Laser safety .
  • Page 8 Switching the 4000 Platform on and off ....17 Switching on the 4000 Platform ......17 Switching off the 4000 Platform .
  • Page 9 Formating an extended internal memory ....58 Locking the 4000 Platform ....... 58...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Power measurements ........62 Attenuation measurements (optical link loss) .
  • Page 11 Storage media ........88 Storage media built into the 4000 Platform ... . . 89 External USB storage media .
  • Page 12 Cleaning the optical cable connector ..... . 101 Cleaning the optical connections of the 4000 Platform ..102 Installing a new version of the software .
  • Page 13 Options and accessories References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe . 118 Reference of Scope ....... . . 119 References of accessories .
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  • Page 15: About This Guide

    About This Guide The 4000 Base-Unit of JDSU provides a portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of FTTx networks. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Purpose and scope” on page xii –...
  • Page 16: Purpose And Scope

    Purpose and scope Purpose and scope The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the 4000 Base- Unit features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instruc- tions that describe how to install, configure, use, and troubleshoot the 4000 Base-Unit.
  • Page 17: Recycling Information

    About This Guide Recycling Information During off-hours, you can request assistance by doing one of the following: – leave a voice mail message at the Technical Assistance number in your region – e-mail North American Technical Assistance Center, tac@jdsu.com, or European Technical Assistance Center, support.uk@jdsu.com –...
  • Page 18 About This Guide Conventions Table 2 Typographical conventions (Continued) Description Example Text you must type exactly as Type: in the dia- a:\set.exe shown appears in this log box type- face. Variables appear in this type- Type the new hostname. face. Book references appear in this Refer to Newton’s Telecom typeface.
  • Page 19 About This Guide Conventions 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 regulations.
  • Page 20 About This Guide Conventions User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 21: Introducing The 4000 Base Unit

    Introducing the 4000 Base Chapter 1 Unit The JDSU 4000 Base Unit is a portable, modular platform designed for the construction, commissioning and maintenance of FTTx networks. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Terminology used in this manual” on page 2 –...
  • Page 22: Terminology Used In This Manual

    Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit Terminology used in this manual Terminology used in this manual To designate the modules making up the 4000 Base Unit, the following conventions have been adopted: – User Interface Module designates the module comprising the screen and controls.
  • Page 23: Laser Classes

    Failure to do so may compromise the protection offered by the instru- ments design. The 4000 Base Unit is supplied with a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Do not use any mains adaptor or battery other than those supplied with the instrument, or supplied by JDSU as an option for this instru- ment.
  • Page 24: Architecture

    Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit Architecture If another adapter or battery is used, it may damage the 4000 Base Unit itself. Using the 4000 Base Unit with batteries other than those supplied by the manufacturer of the 4000 Base Unit may entail risks of fire or explosion.
  • Page 25: User Interface

    Maximum configuration of the 4000 Base Unit In addition to the user interface module, the 4000 Base Unit can include one big module, one small module and the other one empty, or two small modules.
  • Page 26: Technology

    (1 Gbyte) – plug-in media (USB memory stick) Mechanical strength Although it is extremely light, the housing of the 4000 Base Unit can resist harsh environmental conditions: – its rubber protectors give it high shock resistance –...
  • Page 27: Measurements

    Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit Measurements Measurements The 4000 Base Unit can be used to test FTTx networks: – during the phase of design and production of equipment – during the phase of installation and validation of such equipment in a network –...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Introducing the 4000 Base Unit Measurements User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 29: Starting Up

    The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Unpacking the instrument” on page 10 – “Assembling the component parts of the 4000 Platform” on page 10 – “Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface” on page 11 –...
  • Page 30: Unpacking The Instrument

    Fitting and removing a module The 4000 Platform must be switched off, and if it is operating on the mains, its supply cable must be unplugged. To fit a module – Turn the instrument face down on the work surface.
  • Page 31: Choosing The Position Of The Instrument On The Work Surface

    Carefully slide the plug-in out of its slot. Choosing the position of the instrument on the work surface Depending on the conditions of use of the 4000 Platform, the instrument may be placed on a flat surface or held in the hand.
  • Page 32: Setting The 4000 Platform Into The Glove

    This glove has been desgined to fit to the equipment, and to easily get access to all the commands of the product (interface, modules, connec- tors). To set the 4000 Platform in the glove, take care of the sense of insertion: the screen must face the front of the glove. Refer to Figure Once in the glove, the 4000 Platform can be set to the «standing»...
  • Page 33: Battery Management

    4000 Platform. – At the top of the 4000 Platform, lift up the power supply socket protector and plug in the mains adapter. –...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Starting up Battery management Charging If the instrument is fitted with a battery, on connection to the mains: – if the user does not press , the battery will start the charge. In this case, the Charge indicator will be lit in red. –...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Starting up Battery management The follonwng specifications are given for a MTS 4000 with one LiIon Battery, at 25°C, at full battery capacity (6.6 A.h), with one RLM OTDR module and without any options: Endurance 6 cells battery...
  • Page 36: Access To The Battery

    Chapter 2 Starting up Battery management In the table below is a summary of the battery icon according to the charge level: Table 1 Color of the battery Icon according to charge level Icon Charge level From 100% to 70% From 70% to 40% From 40% to 10% From 10% to 0%...
  • Page 37: Safety Recommendations

    Switching the 4000 Platform on and off The mains adapter is used not only for charging the battery (if the battery is installed), but also for operating the 4000 Platform on the mains, if a mains socket is at hand, to save the battery.
  • Page 38: Switching Off The 4000 Platform

    If the instrument is to operate on the mains: – lift the protective cover over the power supply socket on the upper part of the 4000 Platform (upper left side, with the icon ) and plug in the mains adapter.
  • Page 39: Presentation Page Of The 4000 Platform

    Reset If the 4000 Platform freezes, prolonged pressure (about 4 s.) on the key will reset the instrument. Presentation page of the 4000 Platform The presentation page of the instrument is called up by pressing the button, followed by Help.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the battery is pres- key is pressed. ent or the mains adapter is prop- erly connected. You are using the 4000 Plat- The parameters of the instrument form in the ordinary way may have been set so that it when it suddenly switches off.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Starting up Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution The battery refuses to charge There is no battery in the instru- (the Charge indicator does ment. not go on when the instru- ment is connected to the mains and is not operating). User Manual 770000002/00...
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  • Page 43: Controls Of The 4000 Platform

    “Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC” on page 34 – “Connectors” on page 39 The 4000 Platform is a multi-tasking instrument: the user can simulta- neously carry out an acquisition, modify the configuration parameters, print out results and access the directory of the internal memory.
  • Page 44: Control Interface

    Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform Control interface Control interface The Interface module of the 4000 Platform embodies the controls and display needed for measurement analysis: – the display screen, with the associated menu keys on the right. –...
  • Page 45: Tft Display Screen

    NOTE The Print function is available by pushing simultaneously the left and right direction keys. TFT display The 4000 Platform has a large, 7 inch TFT color screen, with a resolution of 800 x 480, back-lit: screen – either a high visibility TFT screen, for hight visibility outdoors and indoors.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform Control interface – selection of the different measurement or base functions – the configuration menus of the instrument (choice of module(s) used), When the instrument is switched off, its configuration is stored in the memory, as are the measurement results.
  • Page 47: Numeric Keypad On The 4000 Platform

    4000 Platform. This button allows to launch the Script function. This can only be acti- vated if a module is set onto the 4000 Platform. ANCEL This button allows to deselect a function on the Home page, or to quit the edition/numeric keypad without validating the modifications.
  • Page 48: Indicators

    Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options) – Some specific characters (e.g. @, /...) can be entered using specific keys from the Platform keypad: Character displayed one after the other pressed "...
  • Page 49: Virtual Control Buttons Bar

    4000 Platform on to a PC" page 36). Equivalence Although it is intended primarily to replace the Edit menu of the 4000 Platform, the external keyboard can replace all the buttons and keys of between the 4000 Platform except the...
  • Page 50: Editing Text Using The External Keyboard

    Escape/Echap. using the a. The Macro function is called on the 4000 Platform b. The Print function is available directly on the 4000 Platform pushing simul- taneously the left and right arrow keys. Editing text To use the external keyboard to insert a name or identification in the set-...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform Editing The name to be modified is displayed above the keyboard. The cursor can be moved about over the name to be modified and the characters available, using the direction keys or a mouse or an external keyboard: "Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)"...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform Editing – Cancel key quits the Edit menu without saving any changes that may have been made. To enter text: – Press the Caps/No Caps key, depending on the case of the char- acter to be entered.
  • Page 53: Numeric Keypad

    (onto the keyboard or on the screen). Numeric For some configuration parameters, you will have to enter numeric values. The direction keys of the 4000 Platform can be used. However, Keypad the user can also use the numeric keypad, displayed when the...
  • Page 54: Accessing The 4000 Platform From A Pc

    Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC The 4000 Platform can be connected to a PC in order to: – remote the screen of the 4000 Platform on to the PC and issue commands from the keyboard of the PC –...
  • Page 55: Direct Connection

    - an IP gateway resembling the IP address, for example, ending with the character 1. Connect the RJ 45 connector of the 4000 Platform to that of the PC with a crossover Ethernet cable. Wait for about ten seconds while the connection is established.
  • Page 56: Transfer Of The Interface Of The 4000 Platform On To A Pc

    VNC (V 4.1.1). The screen of your 4000 Platform will then appear offset on to your PC. You can use the keyboard and mouse of the PC to control the 4000 Plat- form: see "Using an external keyboard, mouse and touchscreen (options)"...
  • Page 57: Creating A Shortcut Toward The 4000 Platform Internal Memory

    The PC then displays the contents of the internal memory, of the internal extended memory or of the USB memory stick of the 4000 Platform. Creating a shortcut You can add on your PC, a direct connection to the internal memory of...
  • Page 58 The last dialog box inform you the network place has been success- fully created, and will be open once you click on Finish. Deselect this parameter if the internal memory of the 4000 Platform must not be opened on the PC.
  • Page 59: Connectors

    Chapter 3 Controls of the 4000 Platform Connectors Fig. 16 Completion of the Network Place installation In the Explorer > Network Place, the new shortcut is displayed, with the name applied on step Fig. 17 Network Place created Connectors Upper panel...
  • Page 60 For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided by JDSU. In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the 4000 Platform (a sound is generated when plugged on the 4000 Platform) but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the 4000 Platform with the Usbflash Format utility, in Expert tools >...
  • Page 61: System Set-Up

    System set-up Chapter 4 This chapter describes the operations for configuring the instrument (choosing the module or function to be used) and the system (date, language, input/output, etc.). The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Principle of the set-up menus” on page 42 –...
  • Page 62: Principle Of The Set-Up Menus

    - the user must adapt the text to the option used; which means that for touch screen and mouse, the user must directly click on the desired field. - to edit a string of characters, the key of the 4000 Platform must sometimes be used. Principle of the set-up menus A set-up can be displayed or modified while an acquisition or measure- ment is in progress.
  • Page 63: Validating Several Simultaneous Functions

    Chapter 4 System set-up Configuring the instrument The functions available on the instrument are represented graphi- cally by icons. Module Reference Fig. 19 Example of instrument configuration To validate a function: – Move on to the icon representing the function to be validated using the direction keys (or the mouse or external keyboard if the corre- sponding option is present).
  • Page 64: Help

    20). Once this page is displayed, you can click on the Software Options key to visualize the software options available on the 4000 Platform, ordered according to specific categories (Copper, DSL, Ethernet, OTDR ...). Use the direction keys to scroll through the options available Fig.
  • Page 65: Configuring The System

    Configuring the system Fig. 21 Services Data page Configuring the system When the 4000 Platform is to be used for the first time, or before a measurement campaign is started, the parameters of the system must be configured: – the parameters specific to the 4000 Platform (screen lighting level, automatic shutdown).
  • Page 66: Factory Default Configuration

    Chapter 4 System set-up Configuring the system Fig. 22 System configuration screen Factory Default Screen Configuration – Darklight: +0 – Contrast: Indoor – Screen Saver: No I/O Interface – Remote Screen: No – Ethernet: Config. 1 / Security: Standard – File Export: None Country –...
  • Page 67: Screen

    Edit Number to enter the screen lighting level on the numeric keypad If the 4000 Platform is operating on battery, it is advisable to choose a minimum lighting level acceptable for the user, to keep endurance as long as possible.
  • Page 68: Country

    This feature is available both when battery powered or AC powered. Its purpose is to extend the life of the screen, in case the 4000 Platform is not used for some time. Instead of the normal screen, a small animated picture is displayed on the blackened screen, eventually followed from time to time by a name and phone number (if configured by the user).
  • Page 69: I/O Interface

    It is possible to remote the screen of the 4000 Platform on to a PC and to read the contents of the disk of the 4000 Platform on a PC. To do this, ."Accessing the 4000 Platform from a PC" page 34...
  • Page 70 In Manual mode, the reply will be sent to the address entered in the line From. Use the button to enter into an edition window If Sender Mode is set to Auto, any reply to an e-mail sent by the 4000 Platform will be lost. Relay Mode Auto or Manual.
  • Page 71: Audio

    Auto off, then choose an option (5, 10 or 30 min.) so that the 4000 Platform will be automatically switched off if no key has been actuated for the period selected. – To deselect this function go into the...
  • Page 72: Printer

    Files (Formatted), you can print the open file of the 4000 Platform in the JPG format, exactely as if the file was printed on paper. Therefore, if the file (trace or other) is too large for one A4 page, several JPG files will be created.
  • Page 73: Files (Screen)

    Choosing in the Printer menu, the option Files (Screen), you can print the open file of the 4000 Platform in the JPG format, exactely as it is displayed on the screen. Therefore, if you make a zoom on the trace for example, the JPG file will only show the zoom section.
  • Page 74: Applications

    ASCII mode, so that you must select Graphic to print files from the Web Browser. Applications PDF and Web Those desktop applications are available with the 4000 Platform. Browser It opens the same page as the pushing the button. For more information about this function, see...
  • Page 75: Standalone Results

    Chapter 4 System set-up Expert Tools Standalone Even if no module is present, the 4000 Platform can access and display measurement results. results To access this feature, select App’s > Standalone Results, and choose the desired application, for example Consult Fiber Optics.
  • Page 76: Enter Manually The Licence

    Chapter 4 System set-up Expert Tools It is strongly recommended to perform the installation using the importation of Licence via a USB memory stick. Enter Manually the In the Home page, click on Expert Tools > Upgrades > Install Option > Enter License Licence The edition keypad is displayed Enter the challenge code of the option, set at the bottom of the file...
  • Page 77: Media Utilities

    Chapter 4 System set-up Expert Tools In the File Explorer, select the USB stick, then the license file (.lic) to be imported, Click on Load > Confirm The challenge codes contained in this file will then be loaded auto- matically and your software options will be installed. Fig.
  • Page 78: Erase Disk / Erase Extmem

    For all these reasons, we advise users to use memory sticks provided by JDSU. In any case, USB memory sticks which are recognized by the 4000 Platform (a beep is generated when plugged on the 4000 Platform) but which cannot be read or written, should be formatted on the 4000 Platform with the Usbflash Format utility in Expert tools >...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 System set-up Expert Tools Fig. 27 Password Click on Enter The 4000 Platform locking screen is displayed. Fig. 28 Locking screen Click on the Notepad Message key to add a message using the text edition (see "Example of Edit menu" page 31).
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 System set-up Expert Tools User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 81: Power Meter And Vfl (Visual Fault Locator)

    2.5MM and the option 40PMVFL consists of an optical power meter and a VFL, with 2.5 mm UPP connectors. See references in "References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe" page 118, for wavelengths of the sources in each option.
  • Page 82: Principle Of Optical Power And Attenuation Measurements

    (optical link loss) This attenuation is usually deduced from the measurement of optical power at two points: Laser light Power meter of the source MTS/T-BERD 4000 Reference Link under test fiber Attenuation A = P1 - P2 (dB)
  • Page 83: Connection To The Power Meter

    Push Pull), which is compatible with all diameter 2.5 mm connectors (FC, SC, ST, DIN, E2000, etc.) Configuring the Power meter The power meter function is an option chosen at the time of order and incorporated into the MTS/T-BERD 4000 in the factory. To activate the function: – Press the button –...
  • Page 84: Configuring The Measurement Parameters Of The Power Meter

    Chapter 5 Power meter and VFL (Visual Fault Locator) Configuring the Power meter Configuring the The measurement parameters can be accessed with the key. ETUP measurement parameters of the power meter Fig. 30 Configuration of power measurement Wavelength Selecting wavelength: - Auto: the wavelength of the input signal will be automatically detected and selected to perform the measurement:...
  • Page 85: Configuring The Alarm Parameters Of The Power Meter

    Chapter 5 Power meter and VFL (Visual Fault Locator) Display of results and commands wavelength, then press > to access choice of value, then confirm this value by pressing NTER NOTE To copy a Reference Level or a Attenuator Compensator on all wave- lengths, select the reference wavelength and click on Update for All Wavel..
  • Page 86: Table Of Results

    Chapter 5 Power meter and VFL (Visual Fault Locator) Display of results and commands Table of results For one and the same fiber, the power meter displays a table of 9 results corresponding to the different possible wavelengths. The first 4 results are displayed on the screen;...
  • Page 87: Making A Measurement

    Chapter 5 Power meter and VFL (Visual Fault Locator) Making a measurement Keep Result Saves the result on the corresponding line of the table. Clear Table Deletes all the results recorded in the table. Making a measurement The power meter is started up as soon as the function is acti- vated in the menu.
  • Page 88: Carrying Out The Reference Measurement

    Chapter 5 Power meter and VFL (Visual Fault Locator) VFL Function Carrying out the Fix the adapter corresponding to the jumper to the optical connector of the power meter. reference measurement Connect the jumper between the input of the power meter and the output of the source.
  • Page 89: Storing And Reloading Results

    Store trace. Two files are being saved : – The first file is to be used with the MTS/T-BERD 4000 and allows to retrieve all measurement results. It is saved with the extension «.Lts». – The second file is a ASCII file using tabulations to separate values.
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 Power meter and VFL (Visual Fault Locator) Storing and reloading results User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 91: Applications

    Several desktop applications are provided to you, thanks to the integra- tion of free software released under the free licences (GPL, LGPL, BSB or other). Their purpose is to bring more functionality to the 4000 Plat- form. JDSU doesn’t provide any warranty or support regarding these free software.
  • Page 92: Pdf Viewer

    Fig. 32 PDF Viewer Graphical User Interface The buttons on the right are pressed using the functions keys of the 4000 Platform, the touchscreen or via the mouse. The buttons on the bottom of the PDF viewer, may only be used with a mouse or a touchscreen.
  • Page 93: Web Browser

    Once the Web Browser is displayed, you must enter the internet address. internet page Set the cursor in the address bar: Use the mouse connected via USB port on the 4000 Platform or the mouse of the PC if the screen is deported via VNC applica- tion on the PC.
  • Page 94: Configuring The Proxies

    Chapter 6 Applications Web browser If an error message is displayed in place of the internet page, verify the address you typed, or check the proxies configuration (see "Configuring the proxies" on page 74). Before validating the address, if the virtual keyboard is used, you must deselect the mouse option (becomes ) and remove the...
  • Page 95: Navigation Into The Web Browser

    Chapter 6 Applications Web browser Select the kind of connection: – Direct connection to the internet: option by default, to be selected if no proxy server is used – Auto-detect proxy settings for this network: select this option if you wish Firefox detects automatically the proxy parameters for your network.
  • Page 96: Virtual Keyboard

    Chapter 6 Applications Web browser Click on the icon to open the dialog box for bookmarks creation. Fig. 36 Creation of bookmarks New icons are available on the right of the screen. Click on the icon to add a bookmark for the page displayed Click on the icon to edit the bookmark, and modify if necessary the name of the bookmark.
  • Page 97: Opening A Pdf Document

    NOTE In case you have neither a mouse nor a touchscreen, you may still move and select keys using the direction keypad of your 4000 Platform and click on Enter to validate each letter. Virtual Keyboard application menu You may change the keyboard according to your country and/or access many other functions, by clicking on the key This key lets you access the full application menu.
  • Page 98: Leaving The Web Browser

    NOTE The web browser will open a PDF document, not a URL including a PDF file. The PDF is also automatically saved on the disk of the 4000 Plat- form. Leaving the Depending on how long you want to leave the web browser and on your...
  • Page 99: Scope

    Scope Chapter 7 The scope function is a hot-plug feature enabled directly when inserting a USB scope supplied as an accessory (see"Reference of Scope" on page 119 The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – "Scope feature" on page 80 –...
  • Page 100: Scope Feature

    To use the scope function, use a USB scope supplied by JDSU (see the list of all 4000 Platform accessories in “” on page 119). – Plug in your scope into a USB port from the 4000 Platform. – Plug the fiber connector into the microscope fiber slot. – Push the button then use the arrows keys <- et ->...
  • Page 101: Result Display

    Chapter 7 Scope Result display You may select this option while other options are already selected (e.g. OTDR) In order to see the Scope icon and select it, you must first make sure that the scope is correctly plugged into an available USB slot, before you reach this screen.
  • Page 102: Freeze Mode

    Chapter 7 Scope Result display Fig. 42 Example of the result you get using the scope option on a connector Freeze mode Once the result is acceptable (sharpness, luminosity and contrast are tuned correctly), you may freeze the picture. This feature allows to store in memory the resulting picture in order later to compare it to others or save it in a file.
  • Page 103: File Toolbar

    Chapter 7 Scope File toolbar NOTE The comment may be modified at any time later on. Date of acquisition Comment Fig. 43 Frozen Scope image File toolbar Click on the button to access the File toolbar on the right of the screen.
  • Page 104: Loading A Picture

    JPG file has been opened and modified under another JPG editor. Opening such a picture and saving it again with the current 4000 Platform software version will allow this file to be dis- played later with the scope logo.
  • Page 105: Mosaic Mode

    Chapter 7 Scope Mosaic Mode Mosaic Mode It is possible to display only one picture in full screen (640 * 390 pixels) or up to four pictures (320*180 pixels each, including the live camera picture) in mosaic mode. Use the key Full scr./Mosaic to switch from one mode to another.
  • Page 106: File Toolbar

    Chapter 7 Scope Mosaic Mode If all positions were taken, the picture that was once at the fourth posi- tion is unloaded from memory. Frozen pictures and snapshots are lost, unless they were saved on the internal memory. Static pictures Comment It is possible to add a comment to a picture, just like in full screen.
  • Page 107: File Management

    Without any module into the 4000 Platform, the files cannot be loaded and the traces cannot be displayed / saved (see the Mod- ule Manual of the 4000 Platform for the file reading and trace display - ref 4100M0/M02/M03).
  • Page 108: File Menu

    The direction keys can be used to move horizontally between the two parts and vertically within each zone. Storage media For saving or recalling data, the 4000 Platform offers a wide choice of media, both built-in and external. Free space on selected media is clearly displayed at the bottom of the left panel.
  • Page 109: Storage Media Built Into The 4000 Platform

    USB memory stick or another storage medium (with the 8000 Base Unit only) or transfer data via Ethernet (see “Accessing the internal memory or the USB memory stick of the 4000 Platform via a PC” on page 36). In case of errors, the icon is displayed: –...
  • Page 110 Chapter 8 File management File menu If the size of the free space is not correct, the USB memory stick must be formatted. Press the button YSTEM Successively select Expert Tools>Media Utilities>Usbflash Format Confirm your choice to format the USB memory stick Once formatted, disconnect the USB memory stick using the Eject USB key and reconnect it.
  • Page 111: Abbreviations For Storage Media

    Chapter 8 File management Directory edit function NOTE If the 4000 is on mains and is switched off before the USB memory stick is properly disconnected, the Base Unit needs to be completely switched off (using the button and main plug unplugged).
  • Page 112: Edition Of Directories

    Chapter 8 File management Directory edit function Edition of When a directory is selected, the keys offer different functions available onto the directories. directories Operations on the directories Fig. 48 Operations available on the directories Create Directory This key allos the creation of a new directory. –...
  • Page 113: Remove A Directory

    No to cancel the operation. File editing function Once the file(s) is / are selected, several operations are available with the 4000 Platform. The right-hand part of the screen can be used to work on the files in the directory selected.
  • Page 114: File Format And Type

    PDF File (.PDF extension) Text file (.TXT extension) License file (.LIC extension) With the 4000 Platform, you can open and load any kind of file (OTDR and LTS) even if the corresponding modules are not usable with the Platform. Format of files –...
  • Page 115: Easy File Selection

    Chapter 8 File management File editing function Easy file To select one or several files: selection – Click on to pass from the directory to hte file selection – Use the arrows to move around the files list. – Click on to validate the selection of each file wished.
  • Page 116: Rename File

    Sort by Date: clicking once on this key; the 4000 Platform will display the files from the more recent to the less one. By clicking again on this key, the 4000 Platform will display the files from the older to the more recent one.
  • Page 117: Merging Txt Files

    Chapter 8 File management File editing function Merging txt Using the Merge key, with the txt files from measurement results. Files When saving a measurement result, in addition to the .LTS file, a txt file is automatically saved for each measurement type ’(see "Storing and reloading results"...
  • Page 118 Chapter 8 File management File editing function – Subject: in the same way, enter the subject of the mail or a comment if necessary. By default, the name of the mail is «Result + sending date». NOTE If at least one function is selected in the System page (yellow icon), this two parameters «Mail to»...
  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 9 This chapter gives the main maintenance procedure for the 4000 Plat- form. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Maintenance procedure” on page 100 – “Cleaning” on page 101 – “Precautions relating to optical connections” on page 101 –...
  • Page 120: Maintenance Procedure

    Centre, which will undertake the appropriate troubleshooting and repair work. The performance and technical complexity of the 4000 Platform class this instrument in a new generation of equipment, for which JDSU has laid down a maintenance policy based on the principle of standard module replacement.
  • Page 121: Cleaning

    – The normal operating life of an optical connector is usually of the order of a few hundred manipulations. It is therefore advisable to manipulate the optical connections of the 4000 Platform as rarely as possible. – The proper operation of the instrument and its accuracy of measure- ment are dependent on the cleanliness of the environment and the optical connectors as well as the care taken in its manipulation.
  • Page 122: Cleaning The Optical Connections Of The 4000 Platform

    Do not interrupt the installation process, as this could damage the instrument. To avoid any interruption of the installation procedure, the 4000 Plat- form must be operating on the mains: if the procedure is started while operating on battery, a message indicates that the instrument must be connected to the mains.
  • Page 123: Installation From The Harddisk Of A Pc

    Connect the 4000 Platform to the PC by an Ethernet link NOTE Use a cross over if the 4000 Platform is directly connected to the PC or a direct cable if the 4000 Platform is connected to the LAN. On the PC, download and save the .exe upgrade get from the web (www.jdsu.com)
  • Page 124 The list of the software versions available on the PC is displayed next to the versions installed on the 4000 Platform. More recent version on the PC than on the 4000 Platform Less recent version on the PC than on the 4000 Platform...
  • Page 125: Installation From Ethernet

    In this case, the upgrading starts automati- cally. Upgrading begins. The 4000 Platform is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. At the end, the 4000 Platform is automatically restarted. 15 On the PC, close the two windows opened to perform the installa- tion.
  • Page 126: Installation From A Usb Memory Stick

    Local Technical Assistance Center. Before installing the upgrade, you must format the USB memory stick (steps 1 to 5). Insert the memory stick into one of the sockets on the 4000 Platform provided for this purpose. Switch on the 4000 Platform...
  • Page 127 Press "Close". Then remove the USB memory stick using the appropriate procedure for your PC Insert the memory stick into one of the sockets on the 4000 Platform provided for this purpose. NOTE A bip is emitted each time the USB memory stick is inserted or removed from the 4000 Platform.
  • Page 128: Replacement Of The Small Pcb Battery (For Backup)

    Upgrading begins. The 4000 Platform is automatically rebooted. Upgrading takes several minutes. During this stage, do not remove the USB stick. Finally, the 4000 Platform is automatically restarted. Replacement of the small PCB battery (for backup) The 4000 Platform Lithium battery on the microprocessor board ensures that date, time and certain information data are not lost when the instru- ment is switched off.
  • Page 129: Hardware Warranty

    Chapter 9 Maintenance General information on warranty Hardware JDSU warrants that Hardware Product sold to customer shall, under normal use and service, be free from defects in materials and workman- Warranty ship. Information regarding the specific warranty period for this product can be obtained by contacting your local Acterna Customer Service Representative, or at our web site www.jdsu.com.
  • Page 130: Touchscreen Calibration

    Chapter 9 Maintenance Touchscreen calibration Touchscreen calibration If the 4000 Platform is equipped with a touchscreen, a specific button Touchscreen Calibration appears in the right hand corner of the setup screen. To calibrate the touchscreen Push the button YSTEM Press the...
  • Page 131: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Chapter 10 This chapter contains the technical specifications of the MTS/T-BERD 4000 mainframe. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “Display” on page 112 – “Memory” on page 112 – “Input/Output” on page 112 –...
  • Page 132: Display

    The instrument can be supplied with one Lithium Ion 6 cells (7400 mV) or 9 cells (11100 mV) battery. Endurance of the MTS/T-BERD 4000 with battery Measurement conditions: - at +25 °C, - at full battery capacity (6.6 Ah), - MTS/T-BERD 4000 equipped with one OTDR LM module User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 133: Mains Adapters

    Chapter 10 Technical specifications Dimensions - Weight Endurance Endurance 6 cells battery 9 cells battery Conditions of use (7400 mV) (11100 mV) According to Telcordia GR-196-CORE recommenda- tion: up to 7 hours up to 11 hours. Normal conditons, with normal backlight, 3 acquisi- tion of 30 seconds per quarter of hour, auto off Under continuous acquisition, with high screen back- Up to 3h15...
  • Page 134: Environment

    6 impacts dropped from a height of 1m on a pinwood floor of 5 cm thickness (1 impact on each of its 6 sides, with power off). Shocks The MTS/T-BERD 4000 resists the following test: – 3 shocks per axis along each of the 3 axes, with power off.
  • Page 135: Bumps

    3 mm amplitude displacement test, for the range 5 Hz to 15 Hz. – 3g acceleration test for the range 16 Hz to 200 Hz. Flammability The housing of the MTS/T-BERD 4000 (in ABS, type V0) does not prop- agate fire. Characteristics of the options Power meter Specifications given for 25°C, after 20 minutes stabilization time and after...
  • Page 136: Wifi And Bluetooth Options (Future Functions)

    Chapter 10 Technical specifications Characteristics of the options WIFI and – WIFI:standard IEEE802.11b/g Bluetooth – Bluetooth Option Options (future – Class 2 functions) – Range: Up to 10 meters User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 137: Options And Accessories

    This chapter shows the references of the options and accessories of the 4000 Platform. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – “References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe” on page 118 – “Reference of Scope” on page 119 –...
  • Page 138: References Of Options For The 4000 Platform Mainframe

    Chapter 11 Options and accessories References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe References of options for the 4000 Platform mainframe Reference Base Unit references MTS-4000 Platform M4000 T-BERD 4000 Platform TB4000 MTS-4000 Platform with touchscreen M4000T T-BERD 4000 with touchscreen...
  • Page 139: Reference Of Scope

    40HOOKSTRAP1 Keyboard/Mouse Reference USB mouse E80mouse USB QWERTY keyboard E80keyB References of manuals User manual for 4000 Platform Reference Printed User manual for 4000 Platform platform (French) E4000M01 Printed User manual for 4000 Platform platform (English) E4000M02 User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 140: References Of Result Processing Software

    Chapter 11 Options and accessories References of result processing software User manual for 4000 Platform Reference Printed User manual for 4000 Platform platform (German) E4000M03 4000 Platform user manual (USB stick) E4000MUSB References of result processing software Reference Optical Fiber Trace software...
  • Page 141 Index Configuration instrument principle AC Adaptor system specifications Connection to a PC Accessories Connectors Assembling the component parts optical connectors Attenuator ext. (powermeter) cleaning precautions Control buttons Control Panel front Batteries access and installation Batteries charger specifications Date Battery Dimensions charge level display Direction keys Endurance...
  • Page 142 Index File PCB Battery configuration checking replacement Position of the instrument Power reference power Guarantee conditions Power Meter measurement Power meter zero value Help Printer I/O Interface Reset the 8000 Base Unit Indicators Interface transfer on to a PC Scope Display Settings Scope feature...
  • Page 143 Index Unit Visible source (VFL) powermeter connector localization function Unpacking the instrument selection USB memory stick specifications User Manual 770000002/00...
  • Page 144 Index User Manual 770000002/00...
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