Updated Software for VIAVI SmartOTDR & T-BERD/MTS Instruments

VIAVI have just released updated software for the SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -6000A V2 and -8000 V2. These latest software versions include test options and feature enhancements to enable network tests at new speeds and with new capabilities that make testing faster and more efficient. The releases include a number of usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions:

New base unit functionalities (SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -6000A V2, -8000 V2)
• New touchscreen file manager user interface allowing touch & drag for resizing columns & folder selection, plus one touch file/column filtering and file name reveal by touch/hold and drag left/right
• Advanced SmartTest user interface, streamlined and optimized making it easier to read and simpler use
• New handling of demo licenses means a demo/trial license can be requested directly from the instrument (once connected to the cloud)
• Improved OTDR automatic measurement on short distances found in access & wireless networks, as well as for PON configurations

T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2
New functionalities
• Support for new DWDM Optical Channel Checker module (OCC-4046C) for metro/access DWDM test (e.g. CATV Remote-PHY or 5G back & mid-haul)
• Compatibility mode for FiberComplete HW version 1 and version 2 modules allowing backward compatibility and mixing of HW versions for test
• OTDR option for upgrading FiberComplete Fault finder module to full FiberComplete capability

T-BERD/MTS-8000 V2
New functionalities
• Support for the Optical Spectrum and Correlation Analyzer module (OSCA-710) for in-service OSNR measurements

Just use StrataSync to push the new software directly to your test instruments.

Thanks,
The VIAVI Solutions Team