VIAVI Smart Link Mapper (SLM) Applications for OTDR Testing

OTDR software applications that show events as icons on a link map with automatic pass/fail results, so OTDR traces are easier to read.

Supported platforms: SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800/1000 platforms
Supported platforms: Available for all OneAdvisor, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS platforms
OTDR modules: Compatible with multimode and single-mode OTDR modules
Supported platforms: T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -6000, and -6000A

Datasheet

Overview

Smart Link Mapper (SLM) is a family of VIAVI software applications that help technicians use an OTDR without having to interpret raw OTDR results. Each event detected on the fiber is shown as an icon, which gives a schematic view of the whole link called SmartLink. The SmartLink view maps directly onto the original OTDR trace, and users can switch between the SLM view, the OTDR trace and the event table without re-running the test.

The applications run on the T-BERD/MTS, SmartOTDR and OneAdvisor OTDR platforms. They work with multimode and single-mode OTDR modules. They can be installed on units already in the field or at the time of purchase.

Applications

Four applications are available, each for a different type of network. SLM shows the icon-based map view with a clear diagnosis of any problems found, and adds labeling schemes, project management and MPO testing for enterprise and data center networks. FTTA-SLM adds a fiber-to-the-antenna user interface and an analysis algorithm for OTDR measurements at cell towers and rooftop sites, including DAS and C-RAN. FTTH-SLM adds a fiber-to-the-home interface and an algorithm for measuring through PON splitters. CABLE-SLM gives a high-level view when commissioning optical fiber cables.

FTTA-SLM

FTTA-SLM is a field-installable software license that sets the acquisition parameters automatically and uses FTTA terms in its setup menus. It detects and identifies FTTA network elements along the fiber link. It supports acceptance testing with a loopback device and troubleshooting from the BBU or fiber patch panel up to the RRU. Pass/fail PDF certification reports can be generated on the instrument.

Key Features

Directly correlates SmartLink view results and OTDR trace
Instant switching between SLM, OTDR trace and event table views without re-running tests
Automatic pass/fail results
Eliminates the need for OTDR expertise
Compatible with multimode and single-mode OTDR modules
Supported on SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800/1000 platforms
Upgradable on site
SLM: self-setting OTDR with pre-defined SmartConfig acquisition parameters and label format
SLM: project management to control and document all tested fibers
SLM: management of an optical switch to test MPO cable
FTTA-SLM: customized setup menus with FTTA parameters and terminology
FTTA-SLM: automatic selection of best acquisition parameters
FTTA-SLM: smart algorithm to automatically detect and identify network elements
FTTH-SLM: full discover mode with auto-detection and identification of PON splitter types
FTTH-SLM: OptiPulses multiple-pulse acquisition to detect events before, between and after splitters
FTTH-SLM: supports distributed PON architectures, cascaded networks and 2xN splitters
CABLE-SLM: optimized workflow from testing against expected procedures to direct reporting
CABLE-SLM: handles lists of labels or cable routes
On-board PDF certification report generation

Specifications

Compatibility

Supported platforms	SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800/1000 platforms
Supported platforms	Available for all OneAdvisor, SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS platforms
OTDR modules	Compatible with multimode and single-mode OTDR modules
Supported platforms FTTA-SLM	T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -6000, and -6000A Field installable software license
T-BERD/MTS-6000 compatibility FTTA-SLM	s/n ≥10000 T-BERD/MTS-6000 with serial number ≥10000 and -6000A

Standards

Cable label format SLM	TIA-606 Enterprise and data centers
Pass/fail alarm criteria SLM	TIA.568.3, ISO/IEC 11801, ISO/IEC 14673-3 Per the TIA/IEC standards
Pass/fail thresholds FTTH-SLM	Pre-set pass/fail thresholds per ITU-T/IEEE PON standards

FTTH Network Support

PON architectures FTTH-SLM	distributed PON architectures (un-balanced, tapered and indexed splitter), cascaded networks and 2xN splitters

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Point-to-point OTDR testing
Enterprise and data center fiber certification
MPO cable testing
Fiber to the antenna (FTTA) cell tower and rooftop sites
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
Cloud Radio Access Networks (C-RAN)
Fiber to the home (FTTH) and PON testing through splitters
High-count fiber optic cable commissioning
Fiber installation acceptance testing
Fiber troubleshooting and break location

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
ESMARTLINK-xK	SLM — x=2 for T-BERD/MTS-2000; x=4 for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2; x=6 for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (with s/n >10,000)/-6000A; for SmartOTDR xK=100
ESMARTLINKxKUPG	SLM upgrade — x=2 for T-BERD/MTS-2000; x=4 for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2; x=6 for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (with s/n >10,000)/-6000A; for SmartOTDR xK=100
ESMARTFTTH-xK	FTTH-SLM — x=2 for T-BERD/MTS-2000; x=4 for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2; x=6 for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (with s/n >10,000)/-6000A; for SmartOTDR xK=100
ESMARTFTTHxKUPG	FTTH-SLM upgrade — x=2 for T-BERD/MTS-2000; x=4 for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2; x=6 for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (with s/n >10,000)/-6000A; for SmartOTDR xK=100
ESMARTCABLE-xK	CABLE-SLM — x=2 for T-BERD/MTS-2000; x=4 for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2; x=6 for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (with s/n >10,000)/-6000A; for SmartOTDR xK=100
ESMARTCABLExKUPG	CABLE-SLM upgrade — x=2 for T-BERD/MTS-2000; x=4 for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2; x=6 for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (with s/n >10,000)/-6000A; for SmartOTDR xK=100
ESMARTFTTA-2K	FTTA-SLM application for T-BERD/MTS-2000
ESMARTFTTA-4K	FTTA-SLM application for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2
ESMARTFTTA-6K	FTTA-SLM application for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (s/n ≥10000)/-6000A
ESMARTFTTA2KUPG	FTTA-SLM upgrade application for T-BERD/MTS-2000
ESMARTFTTA4KUPG	FTTA-SLM upgrade application for T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2
ESMARTFTTA6KUPG	FTTA-SLM upgrade application for T-BERD/MTS-6000 (s/n ≥10000)/-6000A
EFLMM20M-LC-LC	20 m 50 µm multimode cable leash LC/PC to LC/PC
EFLSM20M-LC-LC	20 m single-mode cable leash LC/PC to LC/PC