Viavi 8100 V2 Series User Manual (English)

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8100 V2 Modules Series

Portable, modular platform

designed for the construction,

validation and maintenance of

optical fiber networks

User Manual

Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
About this Guide30
- Purpose and Scope30
- Assumptions30
- Technical Assistance30
- Recycling Information30
- Conventions31
  - Principles of Measurement35
Chapter 1 Principles of Measurement35
- Principle of Reflectometry Measurements36
- Principle of Bi-Directional Measurement39
- Principle of the Optical Power and Attenuation Measurements40
  - Power Measurement40
  - Attenuation Measurements (Optical Link Loss)40
- PMD Principle42
  - Method Used to Measure the PMD43
- Principle of Measurement of Chromatic Dispersion (CD ODM) Using Phase Shift Method44
- Standards and L0 for Different Types of Fiber45
  - Getting Started47
Chapter 2 Getting Started47
- Unpacking the Device - Precautions48
- Installing a Module in a Receptacle and Removing It48
  - Inserting a Module49
  - Removing a Module49
- Connecting Fiber Optic Cable50
- Optical Connectors and Interchangeable Adapters54
- Display Screen56
Chapter 3 Reflectometry Measurements61
- Activating the OTDR Function62
  - Selecting the Smart Test Function62
    - Principle of the Smart Test62
    - Selecting Smart Test62
  - Selecting the Expert OTDR Function64
    - Principle of the Expert OTDR64
    - Selecting Expert OTDR64
- Configuring the Reflectometry Test65
  - Configuring the Unit for Smart Test65
    - Selecting the Configuration File65
    - Modifying some Parameters before the Acquisition66
  - Configuring the Test in Expert OTDR68
- Traffic Detection and Connection Quality Indicator98
  - Traffic Detection98
  - Connection Quality Indicator98
- Performing OTDR Acquisitions99
- Results Display109
  - Common Functions111
- Advanced Functions in Expert OTDR Mode125
- Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report145
- SLM (Smart Link Mapper) Option150
  - Show the Detailed Information of One Event152
  - Event View153
    - Changing the Type of an Event154
- Optipulses Option156
  - Configuring the OTDR Acquisition with Optipulses Mode156
  - Results in Optipulses Mode157
- FTTA-SLM Option159
- FTTH-SLM Software Option180
- Smart Link Cable Option198
Chapter 4 Reduced Dead Zone OTDR Application210
- Acquisition Parameters211
- Description of the RDZ Function210
- Selecting and Configuring the RDZ Function210
- Performing the Measurement213
  - Performing an Acquisition from Results Page214
- Results Display215
  - SLM View218
- Saving the Trace(S) and Generating a Report218
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page219
  - Opening a Report222
Chapter 5 Power Meter and Source Functions of the OTDR Modules226
- Connection to the Power Meter and the Source226
- Configuring the Power Meter226
- Activating the Source Function229
- Result Page229
  - Result Page of the Power Meter230
    - Table of Results230
    - Commands of the Power Meter Parameters231
  - Result Page of the Source232
- Performing the Power Level Measurement234
- Performing the Insertion Loss Measurement234
- Storing and Reloading Results239
Chapter 6 Bi-Directional OTDR241
- Definition of Terms Used242
- Description of the Measurement242
  - Summary of the Automatic Operation Procedure244
- Configuration of Bi-Directional Measurement244
- Performing a Bi-Directional Measurement247
- Trace Display Functions253
  - Origin and End Traces254
  - OEO Trace255
- OEO Result Table255
- Automatic Measurement and Addition of Markers in OEO Page256
- Test of a Cable257
- Saving the Traces and Generating a Report258
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page258
  - Opening a Report260
- Recalling OEO Traces262
- Troubleshooting263
  - Warning/Errors after Pressing the Key START263
  - Warning/Errors Resulting from Common Configurations264
Chapter 7 Fibercomplete Modules265
- Fibercomplete Modules266
- General Introduction266
  - Principle266
  - Configurations267
- Activating the Function269
- Establishing References270
  - Reference Stage Process271
    - Loopback Referencing Method272
    - Side-By-Side Referencing Method274
  - Factory References276
- Configuring the Units276
- Performing the Tests284
  - Sending a Message to the Distant Platform285
  - Starting the Test286
- Results Screen288
- Saving Results and Generating a Report292
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page292
  - Opening a Report293
- File Management295
  - Storing Results295
  - Filenaming Convention295
    - Optical Spectrum Measurement297
Chapter 8 Optical Spectrum Measurement298
- Laser Safety299
- Cleaning of Connectors299
- Transportation300
- Configuration of the Instrument300
- OSA Optical Spectrum Analyzer Setup301
- Acquisition328
- Trace Display Functions328
  - Display of the WDM / OSA Results328
  - Display Functions330
- Overlay Trace Function336
- Table of Results340
  - Lines340
  - Type of Display341
- On/Off-OSNR Method342
- Channel Filtering345
- Drift Measurement347
- EDFA Results Analysis349
- DFB Results Analysis353
- Testing ROADM Networks355
- Measurement of I-OSNR357
  - Performing an In-Band OSNR Test in I-OSNR Mode361
- File Management362
  - Storing OSA Measurements362
  - Recalling OSA Files362
    - Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement363
Chapter 9 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement364
- Loading a Configuration File365
- Setup Menu365
- Acquisition Parameters367
- Alarms Parameters369
- Analysis Parameters370
- Saving Configuration in a File372
- Recommended Equipment364
- PMD Activation and Self Calibration364
- Performing a PMD Measurement with a PMD Test Module373
  - Remote Operator373
  - Local Operator374
- Performing a High Resolution PMD Measurement375
- Display of Results379
  - Spectrum/Fft Menu Key379
  - Display of PMD Results379
- Statistics Results382
- Saving the Trace and Generating a Report385
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page385
  - Opening the Report387
- File Management389
  - Saving PMD Results389
  - Recalling PMD Files389
- PMD Standards and Limits390
  - I-PMD Measurement391
Chapter 10 I-PMD Measurement391
- Recommended Equipment393
- I-PMD Activation and Configuration393
- Performing a Zero Reference400
- Performing an In-Band PMD-OSNR Measurement with an I-PMD Module401
- Display of Results404
  - OSA Results404
  - PMD Results410
- Performing a PMD Measurement with BBS and IPMD Module410
- File Management415
  - Saving Results415
  - Recalling Files415
- PMD Standards and Limits416
Chapter 11 High Resolution OSA Measurement417
- Cleaning of Connectors419
- Configuration of the Instrument419
- Trace Display Functions428
  - Display of the WDM / OSA Results428
  - Display Functions430
- Acquisition428
- Overlay Trace Function435
- Table of Results439
- On/Off-OSNR Method441
- DFB Results Analysis444
- File Management447
  - Storing HR-OSA Measurements447
  - Recalling HR-OSA Files447
Chapter 12 Attenuation Profile449
- Recommended Equipment450
- AP Activation and Self Calibration450
- AP Reference Measurement457
- Performing a AP Measurement461
- Display of AP Results462
  - Trace Display462
  - Results Table465
- Saving the Trace and Generating a Report467
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page467
  - Opening a Report469
- File Management470
  - Saving Attenuation Profile Measurements470
  - Recalling AP Files471
Chapter 13 CD Measurements Using Phase Shift Method473
- CD Activation and Self Calibration474
- Configuring the CD Test474
- CD Reference Measurement483
- Performing a CD Measurement487
- Performing a CD Measurement through Amplifiers488
- Display of CD Results489
  - General Display489
  - Functions Available490
- Saving the Trace and Generating a Report493
  - Saving Results and Creating a Report from Results Page493
  - Opening a Report495
- File Management497
  - Storing CD Measurements497
  - Recalling Reference or CD Measurement Files498
Chapter 14 Broadband Source BBS499
- Function of the BBS Module500
- Activation Process500
- Remote Interlock Connector502
Chapter 15 Multi Test Access Unit503
- Function of the MTAU Module504
- Connections504
- Configuration505
- Manual Mode506
- Auto Mode506
Chapter 16 Fiber Characterization509
- Inspect and Clean Connectors510
- Connect the Test Modules to the MTAU510
- Referencing the Test Functions512
- Fiber Characterization Test Sequence in Manual Mode521
- Fiber Characterization Automated Test Sequence Using the Link Characterization Script534
- Characterization Script534
- Results Display and Saving552
Chapter 17 OFI Module555
- OFI Module556
- Selection of the OFI Module556
- LTS Function556
- FOX Function566
- Manual ORL580
- Generating a Pdf Report583
  - Creating a Report from Results Page583
  - Opening a Report583
- File Management585
  - Storing Results585
  - Recalling Files586
    - Macros587
Chapter 18 Macros587
- Calling the Macro Function588
- Macro Recording588
- Default Macro593
  - Using the Default Macro593
  - Setting a Macro as Default593
- Macro Playback594
- Storing a Macro596
  - File Management597
Chapter 19 File Management597
- Description of the Explorer598
Saving and Loading Files602
- Saving Files from the Explorer602
- Loading Files and Displaying Traces603
Exporting Files605
- Explorer/Link Manager605
- Editing Function607
- Exporting a Directory in a Txt File607
- Generating Pdf Report(S)609
- Using the Merge Key, with the Txt/Pdf Files610
- Sending Files by E-Mail611
  - Technical Specifications613
Chapter 20 Technical Specifications613
OTDR Modules614
- OTDR Measurements Characteristics614
- OTDR Size and Weight616
- B, C & D Modules616
- A Modules619
- CWDM Modules620
- UHR Modules621
- Distance Ranges622
I-PMD and HR OSA Modules625
- Dimensions and Weight627
ODM Modules627
ODM MR Modules629
High Resolution Dispersion Test Solution630
- Dimensions and Weight632
- BBS Modules632
- MTAU Modules633
- Warning633
Chapter 21 Options and Accessories635
- References of Measurement Modules636
- User Manual References642
- References of Optical Connectors and Adapters642
- References of Result Processing Software644
Appendix A Rohs Information645
- Concerned Products: 8100 V2 Modules Series646
- Concerned Products: OTDR 8100 V2 Modules Series647
- Concerned Products: OTDR VLR 8100 V2 Modules Series648
- Concerned Products: PMD 8100 V2 Modules Series649
Index651

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Viavi 8100 V2 Series Specifications

General

Model Series	8100 V2 Series
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Category	OTDR
Manufacturer	Viavi
Wavelength Range	1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, 1650 nm
Dead Zone	0.8 m
Power Meter Wavelengths	850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, WiFi