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Viavi MTS 8000 User Manual

Viavi MTS 8000
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8100 V2 Modules Series
Portable, modular platform
designed for the construction,
validation and maintenance of
optical fiber networks
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Viavi MTS 8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelMTS 8000
Platform TypeModular
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Measurement CapabilitiesOTDR
Optical Testing CapabilitiesOTDR, Optical Power Meter, Light Source
Dynamic RangeUp to 45 dB
DisplayColor TFT LCD Touchscreen
WeightApprox. 3.5 kg
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet
InterfacesUSB, Ethernet
Operating Temperature-10 to +50 °C
Storage Temperature-20 to +60 °C
TypePortable test platform
Wavelength RangeVaries depending on module; supports single-mode and multimode wavelengths (850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm, and others)

Summary

8100 V2 Modules Series

Portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of optical fiber networks

Portable, modular platform designed for the construction, validation and maintenance of optical fiber networks.

Chapter 1 Principles of measurement

Principle of reflectometry measurements

Explains optical time domain reflectometry, signal detection, and information yielded.

Principle of bi-directional measurement

Explains how different fiber properties affect OTDR traces and the concept of bi-directional measurement.

Principle of the optical power and attenuation measurements

Details power measurement using a power meter and attenuation measurement using a light source and power meter.

PMD principle

Explains Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) and its impact on transmission rate and bit-error-rate.

Chapter 2 Getting started

Installing a module in a receptacle and removing it

Details how to insert and remove modules into the T-BERD/MTS 8000 V2 and T-BERD/MTS 6000/6000A platforms.

Connecting fiber optic cable

Explains the importance of inspecting and cleaning connector end faces before mating.

Chapter 3 Reflectometry measurements

Configuring the reflectometry test

Details how to configure acquisition parameters, alarms, analysis, link, and file settings for reflectometry tests.

Performing OTDR acquisitions

Explains how to launch an OTDR measurement once configuration for acquisition and file storage is defined.

Chapter 4 Reduced Dead Zone OTDR application

Selecting and configuring the RDZ function

Guides the user through activating the RDZ function and configuring OTDR measurement parameters.

Performing the measurement

Explains how to launch an acquisition once the measurement parameters are correctly configured.

Saving the trace(s) and generating a report

Explains how to save traces and generate reports directly from the results screen using the Fast Report function.

Chapter 5 Power meter and Source functions of the OTDR Modules

Configuring the Power meter

Details how to activate the power meter function and access its measurement parameters via the SETUP key.

Performing the power level measurement

Details the steps to start and stop a power level measurement using the power meter function.

Performing the insertion loss measurement

Explains how to perform insertion loss measurements using a light source and power meter after carrying out a reference measurement.

Chapter 6 Bi-directional OTDR

Configuration of bi-directional measurement

Details how to access the OEO configuration menu and the necessary steps for proper setup.

Performing a bi-directional measurement

Guides the user through the steps of an automatic bi-directional measurement, including process display and status monitoring.

Saving the traces and generating a report

Details how to save traces and generate reports directly from the results screen.

Chapter 7 FiberComplete Modules

Establishing References

Explains the necessity of referencing leads/patch cords for meaningful measurements and lists reference methods.

Configuring the units

Details how to configure acquisition parameters, alarms, analysis, link, and file settings for FiberComplete.

Performing the tests

Outlines the steps for performing tests after setup is configured on both units, including automatic pairing and continuity check.

Saving results and generating a report

Explains how to save results and generate reports directly from the results screen.

Chapter 8 Optical Spectrum Measurement

OSA optical spectrum analyzer Setup

Details how to configure the Platform 8000 for OSA tests, including setup in Test Auto mode and various measurement parameters.

Chapter 9 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement

PMD Activation and self calibration

Guides the user through selecting the PMD function and performing auto-calibration.

Chapter 10 I-PMD Measurement

I-PMD Activation and Configuration

Guides the user through activating the IPMD function and configuring acquisition parameters.

Performing a Zero Reference

Explains the mandatory Zero Referencing procedure for High OSNR accuracy before the first measurement.

Performing an In-Band PMD-OSNR measurement with an I-PMD Module

Details the installation and procedure for performing in-band PMD-OSNR measurements using an I-PMD module.

Chapter 11 High Resolution OSA Measurement

Configuration of the instrument

Guides the user through the instrument configuration menu and details various setup parameters.

Chapter 12 Attenuation profile

AP Activation and self calibration

Guides the user through validating the AP function and performing auto-calibration.

AP Reference Measurement

Details the mandatory broadband source referencing procedure for accurate AP measurements.

Performing a AP measurement

Outlines the steps to perform a AP measurement after the reference measurement is completed.

Chapter 13 CD measurements using phase shift method

Configuring the CD test

Details how to configure measurement parameters for chromatic dispersion tests.

CD Reference measurement

Explains the mandatory referencing procedure for CD measurements, especially when using OBS-5XX or BBS.

Performing a CD Measurement

Outlines the steps to perform a CD measurement after the reference measurement is completed.

Saving the trace and generating a report

Explains how to save traces and generate reports from the results screen.

Chapter 14 Broadband source BBS

Activation process

Guides the user through activating the BBS function by selecting its icon and entering the password.

Chapter 15 Multi Test Access Unit

Configuration

Guides the user to access the MTAU function configuration screen to switch input channels.

Chapter 16 Fiber Characterization

Connect the test modules to the MTAU

Details how to connect OTDR and ODM modules to MTAU ports for fiber characterization scripts.

Referencing the test functions

Explains that test functions like FCOMP, CD, and AP require REFERENCING before performing tests.

Chapter 17 OFI Module

Chapter 18 Macros

Macro recording

Details the two types of macros (Standard and File) and the requirements for starting macro recording.

Chapter 19 File management

Saving and loading files

Details how to save active traces, load files, and manage overlay configurations.

Chapter 20 Technical specifications

Chapter 21 Options and accessories

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