Category Archives: SmartOTDR

Updated Software for the Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000V2 and OneAdvisor 800 Fiber instruments (Oct 2023 release)

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VIAVI has released updated software for the Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800 Fiber. The latest software release includes several usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions, for more information please see the release notes:

OTDR and SmartLink Mapper Test Applications

Faster project creation within Cable-SLM with rationalized setup menus

New variable OTDR pulse width – define the one you need!

  • Adapt to any test requirement with ability to manually define OTDR pulse length required giving greater flexibility for any test scenario

Optimeter

Enhancements for easier results understanding

FiberComplete PRO / FiberComplete

Increased user guidance to help with operation of FiberComplete PRO / FiberComplete to minimise training and familiarization time.

Multiple enhancements made to setup menus, result views, file storage and reporting.

  • Streamlined and simplified setup for OTDR acquisitions for faster setup adjustments and modifications
    • Pulse and Acquisition time OTDR set up now possible directly in FCOMP PRO / Fcomp app E
      • Creation of ‘Manual’ OTDR acquisition mode within setup menu
    • Direct shortcuts within F-Comp process view to reduce setup change time and complexity
      • modify location and launch cable details
      • tap on the launch fiber icon or location to edit directly without going through setup
    • Enhanced file storage and reporting options
      • Choice to add .sor file storage included within Report setup menu
      • Real-time sync and addition of Date & Time for greater file naming accuracy
    • More comprehensive certification with g additional information included in .pdf reports (Unitary fiber report, Project report)
      • Detailed OTDR events listing and Total link A-B and B-A losses

OneAdvisor 800 Fiber

Broadband source support on the ONA-800 platform providing a full Fiber Characterization solution (CD, PMD, AP) based on the OneAdvisor 800. Providing the capability to integrate with high speed (200/400G) service testing with dispersion testing on a single field portable platform.

Instruments/Mainframes – VIAVI Test Process Automation (TPA)

Centrally manage and track your workforces job allocations with Job Manager

  • Create, deploy, and manage jobs (with specific tests, configs and pass/fail limits), linked to work orders, directly to instruments
  • Full integration of StrataSync and Mobile Tech App within Job Manager

FAQs – StrataSync 15.5 Instrument Compatibility

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Please review the PDF document concerning frequently asked questions for StrataSync 15.5 instrument compatibility.

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Please be advised that StrataSync services on the US and Euro Server , will be unavailable on Saturday, April 8th, from 00:01 until 6:00 AM EDT  (UTC-4)
( 0501 until 1100 UTC )

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At the conclusion of this maintenance window StrataSync will be running  Release Version 15.5.

Release notes for V15.5 will be sent when available, and a link will also be posted on the What’s New section of the StrataSync home page.

Please check the What’s New section of StrataSync Home Page for information regarding Instrument/Asset compatibility in SS release 15.5.

The following web functions, reports,  and Instrument synchronization services will be unavailable during this maintenance window.

  • {VIAVI test instrument synchronization with StrataSync/CERTiFi accounts} 
  • {VIAVI test instrument synchronization with StrataSync via Mobile Tech Application} 
  • {StrataSync and CERTiFi web user interface} 
  • {StrataSync APIs/external interfaces} 
  • {StrataSync scheduled and notification emails, including saved views and reports} 
  • {StrataSync Reports} 
  • {StrataSync Analytics dashboards} 
  • {StrataSync data exchange links} 

Please plan your StrataSync Operations accordingly.

Thank you,

StrataSync Engineering and Operations Team

Updated Software for the Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000V2 and OneAdvisor 800 Fiber instruments (Jan 2023 release)

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VIAVI has released updated software for the Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800 fiber. The latest software release includes several usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions, for more information please see the release notes:

Optimeter

New OptiTrakPLUS application for repair teams performing maintenance and troubleshooting of point-to-point access, mobile fronthaul/backhaul fibers (FTTA, DAS and small cells).

Expert level deep dive fiber analysis

    • Display OTDR trace and instantly toggle between link map view and trace view

Speed up time-to-repair and boost fiber repair team efficiency

    • Realtime OTDR, instantly verify splices/repairs, check fiber length, and perform intermittent fault-finding

Guarantee techs are working on the right fiber and perform fiber continuity/identification checks over longer distances than standard Visual Fault Locators (VFL)

    • 2KHz tone generator (available for products manufactured after Oct 1st, 2022)

OTDR applications for the T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2, and OneAdvisor 800 Fiber

Greater flexibility, adapt your OTDR setup to any test scenario

    • Ability to manually define any OTDR pulse length required

Instruments/mainframes (Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800)

Centrally manage and track your workforces job allocations with Job Manager

    • Create, deploy, and manage jobs (with specific tests, configs and pass/fail limits), linked to work orders, directly to instruments
    • Full integration of StrataSync and Mobile Tech App within Job Manager

Harmonising of the fiber inspection application across multiple platforms

    • Enhanced user interface with same look, feel and operation across multiple instruments
    • Compatible with P5000i and FiberChek Probes

StrataSync Version 15.0 Release Notes Here:

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StrataSync is now running  Release Version 15.0.

Release notes for V15.0 are available HERE:

StrataSync 15.0 Release Notes 120122

Thank you,

StrataSync Engineering and Operations Team