Category Archives: T-BERD/MTS-2000

Updated Software for VIAVI SmartOTDR & T-BERD/MTS Instruments (Nov 2020 release)

Posted on

VIAVI have just released updated software for the SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 and -4000 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:

DWDM OTDR module for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2, -5800, -6000A V2, 8000 V2, CellAdvisor 5G and OneAdvisor-800 platforms

  • Wavescan (patented)
    • Wavescan has been enhanced and is now able to auto-detect all channels that can pass through a single DWDM filter port and automatically sequence an OTDR test for each one. Identified channels are also saved into a dedicated channel list which can be used to test individual channels on demand.

OTDR module for SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2 and -4000 V2

  • PON Certification
    • For PON based on unbalanced splitter architectures there is enhanced support for cascades of more than 8 splitters with the addition of 93/3 split ratio identification with related pass/fail criteria.
    • For standard/classic PON we can now support measurement of 1×128 splitter ratio with SmartOTDR B version
    • Enhanced event notes/comments associated to OTDR events (Splices, connectors…) providing greater detail for an event and suggesting potential root cause of any test fails
  • Point to Point Certification
    • The standard SmartAcq function is a fully automated acquisition process which uses different width of pulses, to maximize the detection of all the network elements. The multiple traces coming from the different acquisition form a single graph and table of events, recombining the most relevant sections of each pulse per wavelength. Included on modules produced since Jan 6th 2020 and calibrated after Sept 1st 2020

StrataSync Test Process Automation Suite for SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, and -4000 V2

  • Job Manager
    • Job Manager now includes management of connector inspection tasks with P5000i or FiberChek Probe
  • Mobile Tech app
    • Now includes new firmware notification for the connected instrument and provides the ability to start upgrading an instrument directly via StrataSync
    • Supports electronic signature inclusion on job reports
    • Addition of images and GPS data to results

StrataSync services will be unavailable Saturday, December 3rd, from 00:01 until 6:00 AM EST -UTC-5 Release notes here:

Posted on

StrataSync 11.0 Quick Start Guide 1001120

StrataSync 11.0 Release Notes 092920

StrataSync – Cable Workflow JSON API Developer Guide 100120

StrataSync – Test Results API Developer Guide 100120

StrataSync services will be unavailable  Saturday, December 3rd, from 00:01 until 6:00 AM EST  

( UTC-5)

  • The following web functions, reports,  and Instrument synchronization will be unavailable during this maintenance window.
  • {VIAVI test instrument synchronization with StrataSync/CERTiFi}
  • {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}

During this period StrataSync will be upgraded to release version 15.

StrataSync 15 will contain new functionality, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.

A link to the V15 Release notes, Workflow API, Test Data API and Quick Start Guide will be available here when complete.

Thank you,

StrataSync Engineering and Operations Team

StrataSync services will be unavailable Saturday, August 15th, from 00:01 until 5:00 AM EDT ( 0401 until 0900 UTC )

Posted on

StrataSync 10.5 Release Notes 081120 Rev 000

StrataSync services will be unavailable  Saturday, August 15th, from 00:01 until 5:00 AM EDT  ( 0401 until 0900 UTC )

 

The following web functions, reports,  and Instrument synchronization will be unavailable during this maintenance window.
{VIAVI test instrument synchronization with StrataSync/CERTiFi}

  • {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}

 

 

During this period StrataSync will be upgraded to release version 10.5.

StrataSync 10.5 will contain new functionality, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.

 

 

 

A link to the  10.5 Release notes are posted above.

 

Thank you,

StrataSync Engineering and Operations Team

Updated Software for VIAVI SmartOTDR & T-BERD/MTS Instruments (May & Aug 2020 releases)

Posted on

VIAVI have just released updated software for the SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -5800 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:

DWDM OTDR module for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2, -5800, -6000A V2, 8000 V2, CellAdvisor 5G and OneAdvisor-800 platforms

  • Wavescan®
    • Automatically identify the operational channel/wavelength of a MUX/DeMUX port and complete an OTDR test for the link. Ideal for checks/certification prior to link turn-up and troubleshooting situations where a port is faulty or labelling is incorrect, unreadable or missing. Eliminates guesses about port wavelength and knock on effect of installing the wrong SFP or configuring an SFP incorrectly and the impact to link turn-up time.

DWDM and CWDM OTDR modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2, -5800, -6000A V2, 8000 V2, CellAdvisor 5G and OneAdvisor-800 platforms

  • SFP protect
    • Ensures that an DWDM transceiver is not damaged by the OTDR testing process, ideal for checks/certification prior to link turn-up and troubleshooting applications where an SPF transceiver may still be connected at the far end of a link. Allows centralized test while eliminating the risk of accidental SFP damage, cost of replacement and turn-up/repair delays.

TestPRO for SmartOTDR and T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2

  • Bi-dir OTDR and Loopback test function
    • Allows bi-directional testing with a single OTDR from single location
    • Enables testing of two fibers at the same time using a loopback device
    • Most cost-effective solution for bi-dir testing/certification in access networks

TestPRO & FiberComplete for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2

  • Automatic bidirectional test for MPO/ribbon cable
    • Allows testing of 12 MPO connected fibers going from a central office to different customer locations without having to return to the central office to change port/fiber connections
    • Sequence all 12 x fibers of an MPO/ribbon cable to automatically perform bidirectional IL/ORL, length and bidirectional OTDR.

Test Process Automation for SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, and -4000 V2

  • Job Manager
    • Job Manager function – improves the testing and reporting workflow while minimizing the chance of tests being omitted and driving tech/contractor compliance – allows the import of a predefined job list and associated testing tasks (e.g. inspection, OTDR, or continuity check) and bundling of all test results into a single job numbered folder with a one button click summary report generation and one button click upload to StrataSync
    • Job Manager web tool to create job lists for deployment via StrataSync or SmartAccess Anywhere (SAA) or USB transfer
    • Job list format compatible across SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -5800, ONA-800 platforms – single application for managing job assignment across multiple platforms for multiple test applications
  • Mobile Tech app integration
    • Push upload of results from instruments in the field direct to StrataSync for immediate availability
    • Add images and GPS data to results

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