VIAVI SmartOTDR handheld fiber tester, side view with screen

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VIAVI SmartOTDR 100A/B Series Handheld Fiber Tester (OTDR)

Handheld OTDR for metro and access networks with single-, dual- or tri-wavelength versions and optional VFL, power meter and inspection.

Display: 5-inch (12.5 cm) capacitive color touch screen - 800 x 480 W VGA
Interfaces: 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x mini-USB 2.0 port, built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n (optional)
Storage: 1 GB (20,000 OTDR traces typical)
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, up to 17 hours of operation

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Overview

The VIAVI SmartOTDR is a lightweight, compact handheld fiber tester for field testing of metro and access networks. It combines OTDR measurement, fiber end face analysis, optical loss testing and a visual fault locator in a single instrument, with a tailored OTDR interface and automatic analysis for technicians of different skill levels.

The family comes in single-, dual- and tri-wavelength versions covering 1310 nm and 1550 nm and in-service 1625 nm or 1650 nm wavelengths, in AS-, A- and B-range performance classes. It is optimized for PON testing through splitter ratios up to 1x128 with FTTH-SLM, and it supports distributed PON architectures, including unbalanced, tapered and indexed splitters. The Smart Link Mapper (SLM) result view simplifies OTDR analysis, and generic or user-defined setup configurations help keep results consistent.

Connectivity and data management

Connectivity options, including smartphones via USB and optional Bluetooth/WiFi, allow remote control and transfer of data and work orders to and from tablets, smartphones and computers. Optional SmartAccess Anywhere (SAA) opens a tunnel in the cloud so a technician can access and operate the instrument remotely. The instrument works with WebDAV cloud servers and generates pdf reports onboard with FastReport. It includes a one-year trial of the cloud-based StrataSync service for asset, configuration and test-data management.

Upgrades

The SmartOTDR can be upgraded in the field with software options such as FTTH-SLM, FTTA-SLM, Cable-SLM, Loopback OTDR, SFP Protect Mode, GPS and password protection, as well as hardware options for a VFL, an optical power meter and WiFi/Bluetooth.

Models in this series

Model	Description
E100A	SmartOTDR E100A 1550 nm A-Range Handheld Fiber Tester (OTDR) Single-wavelength 1550 nm A-range SmartOTDR handheld fiber tester for field testing of metro and access fiber networks.	Details →
E100AS	SmartOTDR E100AS 1550 nm AS-Range Handheld Fiber Tester Single-wavelength 1550 nm AS-range SmartOTDR handheld tester with 30 dB dynamic range, integrated CW source and optional power meter and VFL.	Details →
E118FA65	VIAVI SmartOTDR E118FA65 Filtered 1650 nm A-Range Handheld Fiber Tester SmartOTDR E118FA65 handheld OTDR with a filtered 1650 nm in-service wavelength and A-range dynamic performance.	Details →
E118FA65PPM	VIAVI SmartOTDR E118FA65PPM Filtered 1650 nm A-Range Handheld Fiber Tester with Selective Power Meter SmartOTDR E118FA65PPM handheld OTDR with filtered 1650 nm wavelength and built-in in-line dual-band selective power meter.	Details →
E118FB65PPM	VIAVI SmartOTDR E118FB65PPM Filtered 1650 nm B-Range Handheld Fiber Tester with Selective Power Meter SmartOTDR E118FB65PPM B-range handheld OTDR with filtered 1650 nm wavelength and built-in in-line selective power meter.	Details →
E126A	VIAVI SmartOTDR E126A 1310/1550 nm A-Range Handheld Fiber Tester SmartOTDR E126A dual-wavelength 1310/1550 nm handheld OTDR with A-range dynamic performance for access and metro fiber.	Details →
E126B	VIAVI SmartOTDR E126B 1310/1550 nm B-Range Handheld Fiber Tester SmartOTDR E126B dual-wavelength 1310/1550 nm handheld OTDR with B-range dynamic range and short dead zones.	Details →
E136FB	VIAVI SmartOTDR E136FB 1310/1550/Filtered 1625 nm B-Range Handheld Fiber Tester SmartOTDR E136FB tri-wavelength handheld OTDR with 1310/1550 nm and filtered 1625 nm in-service testing, B-range.	Details →
E138FA65	VIAVI SmartOTDR E138FA65 1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm A-Range Handheld Fiber Tester SmartOTDR E138FA65 tri-wavelength handheld OTDR with 1310/1550 nm and filtered 1650 nm in-service testing, A-range.	Details →
E138FB65	VIAVI SmartOTDR E138FB65 1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm B-Range Handheld Fiber Tester SmartOTDR E138FB65 tri-wavelength handheld OTDR with 1310/1550 nm and filtered 1650 nm in-service testing, B-range.	Details →

Key Features

Single-/dual-/tri-wavelength versions with 1310/1550 nm and in-service 1625 or 1650 nm wavelengths
PON optimized to test through 1x128 splitter ratio with FTTH-SLM
Supports distributed PON architectures (unbalanced, tapered and indexed splitter)
Integrated CW light source on OTDR port
Built-in broadband and dual-band selective power meter (1490/1550/1577 nm)
Visual fault locator (VFL), optical power meter (OPM) and connector inspection scope options
Automated fiber inspection with pass/fail analysis software
Smart Link Mapper (SLM) result view for simplified OTDR analysis
Light, compact, hands-free design with 5-inch high-visibility outdoor touch screen
4G/5G connectivity via USB, Bluetooth/WiFi options
All-day battery life (17-hour autonomy)
Password protection and watermark logo options
Remote access and coaching with Smart Access Anywhere (SAA)
One-touch operation with automatic analysis and pass/fail results
Field upgradeable

Specifications

General

Display	5-inch (12.5 cm) capacitive color touch screen - 800 x 480 W VGA Typical at 25°C
Interfaces	2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x mini-USB 2.0 port, built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n (optional)
Storage	1 GB (20,000 OTDR traces typical)
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, up to 17 hours of operation Per Telcordia GR-196-CORE. The web page states an extended autonomy of up to 20 hours; the datasheet value is used here.
Power supply	AC/DC adapter, input 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz; 2 A max, output 12 V DC, 24 W
Electrical safety	EN/IEC 60950-1 compliant
Size (HxWxD)	175 x 138 x 57 mm (6.9 x 5.4 x 2.24 in)
Weight (battery included)	Less than 0.9 kg (1.98 lb)
Operating/storage temperature	Operating: –20 to +50°C (–4 to 122°F); storage: –20 to +60°C (–4 to 140°F)
Humidity (noncondensing)	5 to 95%

OTDR

Laser safety	Class 1 per IEC 60825-1:2014 and FDA 1040.10 standards
Sampling points	Up to 256,000 data points
Display range	0.1 km to 260 km
Sampling resolution	4 cm
Distance accuracy	(±1 m) ± (sampling resolution) ±(1 x 10–5 x distance) Excluding group index uncertainties
Attenuation resolution	0.001 dB
Attenuation linearity	±0.04 dB/dB
Central wavelength SmartOTDR 100AS	1310/1550 nm ±20 nm Laser at 25°C and measured at 10 µs
Central wavelength SmartOTDR 100A	1310/1550/1650 nm ±20 nm Laser at 25°C and measured at 10 µs
Central wavelength SmartOTDR 100B	1310/1550/1625/1650 nm ±20 nm Laser at 25°C and measured at 10 µs
RMS dynamic range SmartOTDR 100AS	30/30 dB One-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS (SNR=1) noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging using the largest pulsewidth
RMS dynamic range SmartOTDR 100A	37/35/34 dB One-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS (SNR=1) noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging using the largest pulsewidth
RMS dynamic range SmartOTDR 100B	40/40/41/41 dB One-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS (SNR=1) noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging using the largest pulsewidth
Pulse widths SmartOTDR 100AS, SmartOTDR 100A	5 ns to 20 µs
Pulse widths SmartOTDR 100B	3 ns to 20 µs
Event dead zone SmartOTDR 100AS, SmartOTDR 100A	1.35 m Measured at ±1.5 dB below the peak of an unsaturated reflective event using the shortest pulse width
Event dead zone SmartOTDR 100B	0.8 m Measured at ±1.5 dB below the peak of an unsaturated reflective event using the shortest pulse width
Attenuation dead zone SmartOTDR 100AS, SmartOTDR 100A	4 m Measured at ±0.5 dB from the linear regression using a FC/UPC-type reflectance and the shortest pulse width
Attenuation dead zone SmartOTDR 100B	2.5 m Measured at ±0.5 dB from the linear regression using a FC/UPC-type reflectance and the shortest pulse width
Live wavelength isolation SmartOTDR 100AS	Not available
Live wavelength isolation SmartOTDR 100A	1650 nm: > 45 dB; 1290 to 1580 nm
Live wavelength isolation SmartOTDR 100B	1625 nm: > 45 dB; 1290 to 1580 nm; 1650 nm: > 45 dB; 1260 to 1620 nm
Splitter attenuation dead zone SmartOTDR 100AS	Not available
Splitter attenuation dead zone SmartOTDR 100A	40 m after 12 dB splitter loss At 300 ns
Splitter attenuation dead zone SmartOTDR 100B	45 m after 15 dB splitter loss At 300 ns. 100B: SADZ < 20 m after 13 dB loss and at 100 ns.

Light Source

Wavelengths	1310/1550/1650 nm Not available on 138FA65 version at 1650 nm
Tone generation	270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Output power level	- 3.5 dBm in CW mode ±1 dB. Not applicable for 138FB65 & 118FB65PPM versions at 1650nm.
Stability (8 hr)	±0.05 dB After light source stabilization, warm-up time of 20 min

In-line Broadband Power Meter Option (InGaAs)

Tone detection	270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and TWINTest Not available on 138FA65 version at 1650 nm
Measurement range	–55 to 0 dBm -55 to -5 dBm for 100B version
Calibrated wavelengths	1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, and 1650 nm
Selectable wavelengths	1310 nm to 1650 nm in 1 nm step
Measurement accuracy	±0.5 dB At calibrated wavelengths and at –30 dBm

Built-in Visual Fault Locator Option

Wavelength	650 nm –10/+15 nm
Emission mode	CW, 1 Hz
Laser safety	Class 2 per IEC 60825-1:2014 and FDA 1040.10 standards

Built-in Dual-band Power Meter

PON Power Meter (2 channels) E118FA65PPM, E118FB65PPM	Selectable wavelengths: 1310/1550 nm; 1490/1550 nm; 1490/1577 nm
Power Meter (1 channel) E118FA65PPM, E118FB65PPM	Selectable wavelengths: 1310 to 1500 nm and 1540 to 1650 nm in 1 nm step
Measurement ranges E118FA65PPM, E118FB65PPM	1310 to 1500 nm: –35 to +5 dBm; 1540 to 1650 nm: –35 to +23 dBm

Applications

Characterization of point-to-point access and metro fiber networks
FTTH/PON network qualification and troubleshooting
Singlemode FTTA/DAS fronthaul qualification and troubleshooting
In-service PON troubleshooting at 1625 nm or 1650 nm
High-count fiber cable testing
Bi-directional OTDR loopback measurements

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
EUSCADS/EUSCADS-APC	SC universal adapter — Additional OTDR connector adapter
EUFCADS	FC universal adapter — Additional OTDR connector adapter
EULCADS/EULCADS-APC	LC universal adapter — Additional OTDR connector adapter
E20PWMC/E20PWUS	Additional AC Adapter/Charger with UK/US/EU/AUS plugs or US plug only
E10LIION	Additional Lithium-ion battery
E10GLOVE/E10GLOVE2	Hands-free soft case with neck strap/enhanced hands-free soft case
EHVT-STYLUS	Stylus for capacitive touch screen
FBPP-SCASE2	Soft carrying case
E40LIGHTER	12 V car lighter adapter
EINDIADPLUG	EU/US-to-India type D power adapter
E10VFL (FFL-050-U12)	VFL with 2.5 mm UPP adapter (1.25 mm UPP adapter optional)
E10PM	Optical power meter option (same port as OTDR)
FBP-SD101/FBP-MTS-101	P5000i digital microscope kit with 4 tips/with 7 tips
E10WIFIBLUE/EWIFIBLUE	Built-in WiFi/Bluetooth (BLE) / External WiFi/Bluetooth (BLE) USB dongle
ESMARTFTTH-100-BASE	FTTH-SLM Base - Tailored OTDR App. for FTTH Networks — Basic PON architectures
ESMARTFTTH-100	FTTH-SLM Premium - Tailored OTDR App. for FTTH Networks — Advanced PON architectures, including unbalanced/tapered splitters
ESFPPROTECT	SFP Protect Mode — Avoid accidental transceiver shut-down during OTDR troubleshooting at 1650 nm
ESMARTFTTA-100	FTTA-SLM - Tailored OTDR App. for FTTA Networks
ELOOPBACK-FCOMP-PRO	LOOPBACK OTDR — Management and automation of bi-directional OTDR loopback measurements
ESMARTCABL-100	CABLE-SLM — Management and automation of high count fiber cables OTDR measurements
SAA-L2	SmartAccess Anywhere — Remote access and control from anywhere
EGPS	GPS — Embedded GPS coordinates into test files and reports
EPASSWORDPROTECT	Password Protection
EJOBMANAGER	Job Manager
E113-UPG	Addition of 1310 nm wavelength — E100A and E100AS versions only
ESMARTLINK100UP	SmartLink Mapper/SLM view — E100AS version only
EXTRANGE-UPG	Increased Dynamic Range - 37/35 dB at 1310/1550 nm — E100AS version only