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Viavi T-BERD 8000 User Manual

Viavi T-BERD 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

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Viavi T-BERD 8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandViavi
ModelT-BERD 8000
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this guide

Purpose and scope

Explains the guide's purpose and scope for using MTS/T-BERD features and capabilities.

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.

Chapter 3 Reflectometry measurements

Configuring the reflectometry test

Details how to configure the unit for Smart Test, including selecting configuration files and modifying parameters.

Performing OTDR acquisitions

Guides on launching an OTDR measurement after configuring acquisition and file storage parameters.

Chapter 4 Reduced Dead Zone OTDR application

Selecting and configuring the RDZ function

Guides on selecting and configuring the RDZ function by pressing HOME, then the RDZ OTDR icon, and finally the SETUP button.

Performing the measurement

Outlines the steps to launch an acquisition after configuring the measurement.

Chapter 5 Power meter and Source functions of the OTDR Modules

Configuring the Power meter

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

Performing the power level measurement

Guides on how to perform power level measurements by connecting the light source and using the START/STOP key.

Performing the insertion loss measurement

Describes 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

Guides on accessing the OEO configuration menu by pressing SETUP on the Platform 8000.

Performing a bi-directional measurement

Details the steps for performing automatic bi-directional measurements, including process display, curves, and summary.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common errors and warnings encountered during bi-directional measurements.

Chapter 7 FiberComplete Modules

Establishing References

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

Configuring the units

Guides on configuring acquisition parameters after taking references on both 8000 V2 units.

Chapter 9 Polarization Mode Dispersion Measurement

PMD Activation and self calibration

Guides on activating the PMD function and performing auto-calibration status check via RESULTS button.

Performing a PMD measurement with a PMD test module

Lists applicable modules and sources for PMD measurements and outlines remote operator procedures.

Chapter 10 I-PMD Measurement

I-PMD Activation and Configuration

Details how to activate the IPMD function and configure acquisition parameters.

Performing a Zero Reference

Recommends performing a Zero Referencing before first use for High OSNR accuracy.

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

Guides on installation and performing an In-Band PMD-OSNR measurement using I-PMD and PSM modules.

Chapter 11 High Resolution OSA Measurement

Configuration of the instrument

Guides on configuring the instrument by pressing SETUP and selecting OSA-icon or function icon.

Chapter 12 Attenuation profile

AP Activation and self calibration

Guides on validating the AP function and performing auto-calibration status check via the RESULTS button.

AP Reference Measurement

Recommends performing broadband source referencing daily or after changing patchcords for AP measurements.

Performing a AP measurement

Outlines the procedure to make a measurement after reference is completed, including connecting fiber and pressing START/STOP.

Chapter 13 CD measurements using phase shift method

Chapter 16 Fiber Characterization

Chapter 19 File management

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