Universal Modular OTDR Measuring Platforms

Here you will find the OTDR plug-ins from Viavi for the MTS2000 and MTS4000 base units for FTTx network applications. These modules offer automatic and bidirectional OTDR measurements.

Two versions are available:

• 4100 Series OTDR Modules
  Interchangeable OTDR modules for metro and FTTx applications
• 4100 Series FiberComplete™ Modules
  Automatic, bidirectional IL, ORL, and OTDR test modules for the installation, activation, and maintenance of FTTx/PON, access, and metro networks.

To test optical fiber transmission in FTTx/PON networks, the 4100 series OTDR module is used. This unit is used in automatic fiber inspection and IEC pass/fail analysis.

This measuring module is ideally suited for the installation, setup, and maintenance of FTTx/PON access, metro, and enterprise networks – at given wavelengths, this module locates errors reliably in PON networks.

The 4100 series OTDR modules contain an integrated power meter and an optical source in just one module.

These modules have the following features:

• Automatic detection of macro-bending
• Overview table of results with pass/fail analysis
• Bidirectional OTDR analysis
• Report drawn up quickly directly in the unit.

Features

• Dynamic range up to 42 dB and 256,000 reference points
• PON optimized to perform tests through splitters up to 1 x 128 in size
• Quad module: Combines a single-mode and multi-mode module in one unit
• Different versions with up to three wavelengths in one module: 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, and 1650 nm
• Measurement of two wavelengths (1310 nm and 1550 nm) using a single port
• Measurements in operation at 1625 nm or 1650 nm

Software

The OFS-100 FiberTrace and OFS-200 FiberCable reporting software is available for comprehensive postproduction of test results on a PC.

With the push of a button and a single connection, the FiberComplete PRO modules automatically perform up to 10 measurements - because that is how many measuring instruments are contained in just one unit. 

The following measurements are possible: automatic bidirectional measurement of insertion loss IL, bidirectional optical return loss (ORL with OCWR method), bidirectional OTDR or fault finder test. 

Two FiberComplete PRO modules perform the bidirectional complete measurements, while communicating simultaneously with each other over the tested fiber. The 4100 Series modules provide real-time continuity testing and pass/fail analysis. Reports can be generated in the field without any connection to a PC. The modules are compatible with the MTS-2000, MTS-4000 and ONA 800 base units.

The FiberComplete PRO modules are characterized by the following features: 

• Step-by-step assistant for the initial IL/ORL reference tests 
• Result management of fiber or cable 
• Predefined or user-defined thresholds 
• Compatible with Metro-Access (MA) and Metro-PON (MP) OTDR modules

Software

• FiberTrace 2 and FiberCable 2 
• PC software FiberTrace (OFS-100) and FiberCable (OFS-200) for post-processing of test results

Optical switches for connectors with 12 or 24 fibers allow for fast and efficient OTDR measurements on lines MPO or MTP multi-fiber connectors. VIAVI has developed a module that connects directly to the MTS4000 platform. It is addressed and controlled via the internal software. Alternatively, the external optical switches of the FOD-5510 series can be used in combination with any OTDR device. They are available in 1x12 and 1x24 configurations for multimode and singlemode applications.

The MTS-4000 can also be equipped with triple-play service software on an optional basis. This software allows comprehensive IP testing to be conducted. This includes the following:

• IPTV, Video Service Test
  IP multicast test
  IP unicast test
  I-frame decoding and display
  The video quality is tested, which includes the analysis of video data and data packet statistics.
• VoIP, Voice Test
  VoIP telephone is emulated during testing.
  Evaluation of voice-over IP data packet and sound quality (MOS and R factor)
  Supports Cisco SCCP, SIP, MGCP, H.323, and Nortel Unistim protocols
• Data Transmission Test
  Provides a web browser
  Checks the data throughput (FTP, HTTP), including PING & trace route services of 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, as well as of xDSL modules on an optional basis
  Scans the virtual local area network (VLAN) for current configuration and activity

FiberTrace and FiberCable:

Post-processing PC software for fast and efficient viewing, editing, analyzing, and reporting of optical fiber test data.