VIAVI E41MPO144SM High-Capacity MPO Based External Switch with Connecting Kit - 144 Ports

144-port high-capacity MPO based external switch kit for automated OTDR and bidirectional OTDR testing of high fiber count cables.

Number of Ports: 48, 96, 144, 192 ports + one common port
Operating Wavelength Range: 1270 nm - 1670 nm
Insertion Loss (excluding connectors), 1600 nm to 1670 nm: <1.8 dB from 1600 nm to 1670 nm
Insertion Loss (excluding connectors), 1528 nm to 1600 nm: <2.6 dB from 1528 nm to 1600 nm

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI E41MPO144SM is a high-capacity external optical switch with connecting kit, providing 144 output ports plus one common port. It belongs to the VIAVI family of multi-fiber MPO based switches for field instruments, which are used with OTDR 4100 series modules to automate the certification of high fiber count cables.

The switch connects externally to the T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 or OneAdvisor 800 platform via USB and is powered by the mainframe unit. The test sequence is managed with the Cable-SLM application, which gives an overview of a high fiber count project with the pass/fail status of each fiber and connector tested. A "Test All Fibers" function starts a fully automated sequence and returns a visual verdict for each fiber of a 12-fiber MPO connector. Individual fibers can also be tested on their own for a precise diagnosis of a fault.

The switch can certify native MPO/MTP multi-fiber links through MPO launch cables, or certify simplex fibers in bulk using fanout/breakout cables to a patch panel. With the TrueBIDIR software option, bidirectional OTDR tests are also supported.

During network construction, contractors can test many fibers remotely from a single central point such as a local office. Tests can be launched or controlled remotely with the SmartAccess Anywhere (SAA) software option, and the system supports StrataSync for cloud-based management of assets, configuration and test data.

Key Features

High capacity external switch with connecting kit, 144 ports plus one common port
Field solution powered by the test platform
Automated switching sequence through Cable-SLM software
Compatible with OTDR A, B, C, 4100 series modules and TrueBIDIR software options
External connection to T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800 via USB
StrataSync enabled for centralized cloud-based asset, configuration, test data and workflow management
Remote launch and control of tests with SmartAccess Anywhere (SAA) software option
"Test All Fibers" function with a visual verdict for each fiber of a 12-fiber MPO connector
Switch sequence can start at any fiber number needed
Automatic generation and archiving of results files, fiber and cable reports

Specifications

Optical

Number of Ports	48, 96, 144, 192 ports + one common port E41MPO144SM: 144 ports + one common port
Operating Wavelength Range	1270 nm - 1670 nm Typical at 25°C
Insertion Loss (excluding connectors), 1600 nm to 1670 nm E41MPO144SM	<1.8 dB from 1600 nm to 1670 nm For 96, 144, 192 ports; typical at 25°C
Insertion Loss (excluding connectors), 1528 nm to 1600 nm E41MPO144SM	<2.6 dB from 1528 nm to 1600 nm For 96, 144, 192 ports; typical at 25°C
Return Loss with connectors	>50 dB Typical at 25°C
Connector Type, Common Port	LC/APC
Connector Type, Output Ports	MPO-12 APC (pinned)

General

Depth	292 mm
Height	80 mm
Length	230 mm
Weight	1.5 kg
Operating temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Storage temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Interfaces	RS485
Power supply	Powered by the mainframe unit via USB port cable USB cable supplied with the switch connecting kit

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

Applications

High fiber count cable certification
Data center interconnect
FTTH/Access networks
Native multi-fiber connector links (MPO, MTP)
DAA/DWDM networks
Backbone/FTTH construction

Included

1x external switch mounted in a protective carrying kit (rubber housing kit)
1x 3 m jumper LC/APC to SC/APC (EPCSM3M-SCA-LCA)
RS485 to USB adapter (remote connection module) with 1x USB cable and 1x RS485 cable
Carrying case

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
ECABLESLM	Cable management software option for new platforms — Allows the configuration of an automatic switch sequence
ECABLESLM-UPG	Cable management software option for installed platforms — Allows the configuration of an automatic switch sequence
ELCSM25A-MPOF-MPOM	1x 25 m SM MPO unpinned to MPO pinned launch cable
ELCSM25A-MPOF-MPOF	1x 25 m SM MPO unpinned to MPO unpinned launch cable
ELCSM25-MPO-SC	1x 25 m SM fanout launch cable MPO unpinned to SC/PC
ELCSM25-MPO-SCA	1x 25 m SM fanout launch cable MPO unpinned to SC/APC
ELCSM25-MPO-LCA	1x 25 m SM fanout launch cable MPO unpinned to LC/APC
ELCSM25-MPO-LC	1x 25 m SM fanout launch cable MPO unpinned to LC/PC
ECLIKCLEANERMPO	IBC Cleaning Tool for MTP/MPO connectors