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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

Updated Software for the Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS Instruments (July 2022 release)

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VIAVI has released updated software for the Optimeter, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 and -4000 V2.

The latest software release includes several usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions, for more information please see the release notes:

 

FiberComplete PRO for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2, and OneAdvisor 800 Fiber

True bi-directional fiber certification solutions to improve fiber technician efficiency, driving operational excellence with FiberComplete PRO (formerly TestPRO)

 

Guided and automated referencing for MPO test cables

  • Avoid risk of human errors with animated icons to instruct/guide with the referencing process
  • Reduced setup time and increased result accuracy with integrated IL and ORL referencing for MPO test cords

Support for high fiber count projects with integration of Cable-SLM and MPO switch module with FiberComplete PRO

  • Track large projects with no need for separate spreadsheets, support for fiber counts up to 9996 (833 x 12MPO)
  • Reduce test time for multi-fiber and MPO bundles with automatic sequencing of bi-directional test (including TrueBIDIR OTDR analysis) with no manual switching between fibers
  • Manage project progress with Cable and SmartGrid views showing pass/fail status

MPO polartity mapper

  • Complete work on time and avoid wasted test sequences by mapping and confirming the MPO polarity of a link (A, B, C) prior to beginning test
  • Enable rework of multi-fiber and MPO links while still on-site to avoid future site revisits

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

Secure you instrument with pincode protection option

  • Instruments are securely locked if lost or stolen, preventing further use or access to stored data/information

Modernized Job Manager

  • Faster familiarization and easier switching between test functions and optical fibers
  • Real time view of work/job progress via Mobile Tech App

OTDR

Support for Data Center Interconnect fiber type

  • Easier setup with new predefined specs for G654E fiber
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Updated software for the SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 and -4000 V2

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The latest software release includes several usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions, for more information please see the release notes:

True Bi-directional fiber certification for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2 and -4000 V2

True bi-directional fiber certification solutions to improve fiber technician efficiency, driving operational excellence with FiberComplete PRO (formerly TestPRO)

TrueBIDIR software option adds real time on-board bi-directional OTDR result analysis (patented)

  • Immediate result allows you to perform corrective actions while you are still on site, reducing future site revisits
  • Improves event location and measurement accuracy
  • Provides greater detail by finding events hidden by uni-directional OTDR testing
  • Gives ‘true’ event loss to immediately assess ‘gainers’ and false negative events
  • No additional post processing effort required

Data exchange via instrument test port and fiber under test (patent pending)

  • Synchronize instruments to eliminate test configuration errors and reduce instrument setup time
  • Eliminate file transfer time and effort with automatic retrieval of test results from remote/far-end instrument
  • No additional communications media required (WiFi connection, Smartphone tethering, USB, etc.)

Avoid site revisits and retests which lead to poor KPI with auto file naming and storage to guarantee correct results pairing for valid bi-directional analysis

Reduce post processing effort with on-board (.pdf) report generation

Remove time, complexity and cost when certifying multi-fiber (MPO) cables, automatic sequence of 12 x FiberComplete (IL, ORL & OTDR) measurements including auto-detection of cable polarity type and cable mapping.

Test Process Automation

Management of FiberComplete workflow into StrataSync, Mobile Tech App and Job Manager

  • Deliver consistent test processes and compliance to methods and procedures
  • Deploy and assign pre-defined, customized test setups and tasks for multiple network topologies, removing burden on the techs to make test config changes in field
  • Enhanced StrataSync KPI analytics with generation of .json results file for FiberComplete PRO tests

DWDM OTDR – 4100 Series

Added support for 25GHz channel grid

FTTH SmartLink Mapper (FTTH-SLM)

Support for more complex PON network architectures with 3 splitter clusters/cascades

‘OTDR 2.0’ – Updated Software for VIAVI SmartOTDR & T-BERD/MTS Instruments (May 2021 release)

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VIAVI have just released updated software for the SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2 and -4000 V2 platforms. 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 latest software release includes major usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions:

Fiber test applications on SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2 and -5800

  • OTDR 2.0 – A complete update to the look, feel, operation and performance of our OTDR and related fiber optic test applications. The user experience has been redesigned to improve the usability by reducing complexity and adopting modern smart device gestures/techniques for increased control to get techs of any skill level up-and-running in no time while reducing test and reporting times

Bi-directional fiber certification for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2 and -4000 V2

  • Enhanced TestPRO/FiberComplete capabilities for 4100B OTDR module
    • Industries fastest two wavelength bi-directional IL/ORL & length measurement plus instant continuity check reduces test time (3.5s typical on simplex fiber)
    • High speed instrument-to-instrument communication via test port and fiber under test
      • No additional communications media required (WiFi connection, Smartphone tethering, USB, etc.)
      • Eliminate test configuration errors and reduce instrument setup time, data exchange
      • Remove unnecessary file transfer, automatically retrieve results from remote/far-end
      • Improve near-end/far-end tech process workflow and cut down on SMS/phone calls, send pre-defined messages
    • Remove time, complexity and cost when certifying MPO cables, automatic sequence of 12 x FiberComplete (IL, ORL & OTDR) measurements with management of a MPO switch module including auto-detection of cable polarity type
  • SW option to add FiberComplete capabilities to 4100B OTDR module
    • Evolve test requirements with your needs, deploy automated bi-directional IL/ORL and OTDR testing to units in the field

Support for new xWDM test modules for T-BERD/MTS-2000 V2, -4000 V2 and -5800

  • Nano OSATM Modules
    • The first truly field ready Optical Channel Verifier (OCV) and Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) modules specifically developed to enable fast and reliable xWDM deployment in access networks. Delivering all the key features and capabilities needed they can grow/expand as your test requirements demand to enable fast and efficient deployment of any new high-speed C/D/M/LWDM services for Wireless 4G and 5G, CATV/MSO DAA and R-PHY, plus next gen WDM PON networks.
      • Smallest and toughest field OSA on the market
      • Turn-up and verify any new or legacy xWDM service, full band & high resolution
      • A single field solution combines OSA with Ethernet/BERT, OTDR or Wireless RF test
      • Pluggable transceiver tuning and verification with integrated SFP/SFP+ bay

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

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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