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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-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

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