4100 Series B OTDR Module E4138FB65-APC, 1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm, APC

4100 B tri-wavelength OTDR module with 1310/1550 nm and filtered 1650 nm on a single APC test port, up to 42 dB dynamic range.

Module variant: 4100 B
Wavelengths: 1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm
Laser Safety Class: Class 1 - IEC 60825-1:2014
Sampling Points: Up to 256,000

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI E4138FB65-APC is a 4100 Series B OTDR module that tests at 1310 nm, 1550 nm and a filtered 1650 nm wavelength through a single SC/APC test port. It is a member of the 4100 Series OTDR module family for the T-BERD/MTS-2000, T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2, T-BERD/MTS-5800, OneAdvisor 800 and FTH-9000 platforms, and is used to install, turn up and troubleshoot data center interconnection, metro, long-haul and FTTx/access networks, including point-to-point and point-to-multipoint passive optical networks.

The single-port approach combines the construction wavelengths with the 1650 nm filtered wavelength, so a technician can switch from construction to live-network troubleshooting without moving test ports. The filtered wavelength is dedicated to in-service testing, and permanent live traffic detection avoids damage to transmission equipment. A test port health check is run with every test to ensure good launch conditions. The module also integrates a light source on the OTDR port, and an in-line broadband power meter is available as a hardware option.

Analysis and workflow software

Results can be reviewed as a SmartLink Mapper (SLM) icon-based link map, as a trace, or as an event table, with the selected event correlated across views. SmartTEST guides the user through setup, testing, result review and reporting. Software options installed on the mainframe add TrueBIDIR on-board bidirectional OTDR analysis, Loopback two-fiber bidirectional acquisition, Cable-SLM project management for high fiber count cables, and FTTH-SLM applications for PON architectures including unbalanced and tapered splitters. Test Process Automation (TPA) connects the instrument to cloud-based job assignment and results submission.

Module portability allows the fiber test capability to be moved between VIAVI platforms, so the same OTDR can be used alongside coax, RF, xWDM, MPO/ribbon or Ethernet test applications.

Key Features

Tri-wavelength 1310/1550 nm and filtered 1650 nm OTDR on a single APC test port
Filtered 1650 nm wavelength dedicated to in-service troubleshooting
Up to 42 dB RMS dynamic range and 256,000 acquisition points
SmartLink Mapper (SLM) icon-based results view with trace and event table views
Integrated light source on the OTDR port
In-line broadband power meter available as a hardware option
Instantaneous automatic live traffic detection protects transmission equipment
OTDR test port health check with every test
Embedded launch cable measurement feature
SmartTEST assistant with four-step guided setup, test, review and reporting
Consolidated reporting for all wavelengths tested
Available in FiberComplete PRO version for automated bidirectional OTDR, IL and ORL measurements
TrueBIDIR on-board real-time bidirectional OTDR analysis (software option)
Loopback two-fiber bidirectional OTDR acquisition (software option)
Cable-SLM project management for up to 10,000 fibers (software option)
FTTH-SLM applications for basic and advanced PON architectures (software options)
Automated batch testing with MPO-based multifiber switches, up to 192 ports
Cloud-based job assignment and instant results submission with Job Manager
Multi-touch gesture control with swipe, pinch zoom, scroll and long press
Module portability between T-BERD/MTS, OneAdvisor 800 and FTH-9000 platforms

Specifications

OTDR

Module variant	4100 B
Wavelengths	1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm
Laser Safety Class	Class 1 - IEC 60825-1:2014
Sampling Points	Up to 256,000
Sampling Resolution	4 cm min
Distance Display Range	0.1 up to 260 Km
Distance Accuracy	± (0.5 m + sampling resolution + 0.001% x distance) Excluding Group Index uncertainties
Attenuation Linearity	± 0.03 dB/dB
Reflectance Accuracy	± 2 dB
Central Wavelength 1310 nm	1310 ± 20 nm Laser in CW and 25°C
Central Wavelength 1550 nm	1550 ± 20 nm Laser in CW and 25°C
Central Wavelength 1650 nm	1650 ± 10/-5 nm
RMS Dynamic Range 1310 nm	42 dB The one-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes averaging
RMS Dynamic Range 1550 nm	40 dB The one-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes averaging
RMS Dynamic Range 1650 nm	41 dB The one-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes averaging
Pulse Widths	5 ns to 20 µs
Event Dead Zone	0.65 m Measured at ±1.5 dB down from the peak of an unsaturated reflective event, using 5 ns pulse width at 1310 nm
Attenuation Dead Zone	3 m Measured at ±0.5 dB down from the linear regression using a FC/UPC-type reflectance, using 5 ns pulsewidth at 1310 nm
Attenuation Dead Zone (PON Splitter)	45 m 4100B measured on a 16 dB loss (typical 1x32 split ratio) non-reflective splitter at 1310 nm, using 200 ns pulsewidth
Live Wavelength Isolation	>45 dB; 1260 to 1620 nm

Light Source

Wavelengths	1310/1550/1625 nm As printed for the 4100 A/B/C series; this module's test port wavelengths are 1310/1550/Filtered 1650 nm
Output Power Level	-3.5 dBm in CW mode
Modulation Frequency (Tone Generation)	270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 KHz, 2 KHz
Stability (8 Hours)	< ± 0.1 dB After warm up time of 20 min
Auto λ Mode	Yes (with VIAVI compatible power meters)

In-line Broadband Power Meter (Hardware Option)

Calibrated Wavelengths E41OTDRPM	1310/1490/1550/1625/1650 nm Hardware option E41OTDRPM
Selectable Wavelengths E41OTDRPM	1310 to 1650 nm in 1 nm step Hardware option E41OTDRPM
Power Range E41OTDRPM	-3 to -55 dBm Hardware option E41OTDRPM
Accuracy E41OTDRPM	± 0.5 dB At calibrated wavelengths, at -30 dBm, excluding connection uncertainty

General

Size (HxWxD)	134 x 128 x 40 mm (5.28 x 5.04 x 1.58 in)
Weight	0.4 kg (0.88 lb)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (+32°F to 122°F) Additional temperature restrictions may apply based on the mainframe used
Storage Temperature	-20°F to + 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) As printed in the datasheet
Humidity (noncondensing)	5 to 95%
Test Port Adapter	SC/APC All modules are delivered with a SC/PC or SC/APC test port adapter

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

Applications

Construction, commissioning and troubleshooting of metro and long-haul networks
Tier-2 certification and maintenance of enterprise and data center networks
High fiber count/ribbon cables with automated MPO switching
Characterization and troubleshooting of FTTA fiber cables
Certification and troubleshooting of FTTH-PON networks through splitters
In-service troubleshooting of live networks at filtered 1650 nm
Wireless/5G x-haul fiber testing
Data center interconnection

Included

SC/APC test port adapter

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
E41OTDRPM	Power meter — Hardware option: in-line broadband power meter
E41OTDRCR	OTDR module calibration report
EUSCADS/-APC	SC/PC (Blue), SC/APC (Green) test port adapter – screw type
EULCADS/-APC	LC/PC (Blue), LC/APC (Green) test port adapter – screw type
EUFCADS	FC test port adapter – screw type
ESCREWDRIVER-SENKO	Screwdrivers kit for screw type test port adapters
ETRUEBIDIR-FCOMP-PRO/-UPG	TrueBIDIR: Bidirectional OTDR Acquisition, on board real time analysis and averaging - All Networks — Software option, to be installed on the mainframe. Not compatible with T-BERD/MTS-5800
ELOOPBACK-FCOMP-PRO/-UPG	Loopback: Bidirectional 2 fibers OTDR Acquisition, on board real time analysis and averaging - Access Networks — Software option, to be installed on the mainframe. Not compatible with T-BERD/MTS-5800
ECABLESLM/-UPG	Cable-SLM: Project cable management, up to 10,000 fibers — Software option, to be installed on the mainframe
EFTTHSLM-BASE	FTTH-SLM Base: Tailored OTDR App. for FTTH Networks (Basic PON Architectures) — Software option, to be installed on the mainframe
EFTTHSLM	FTTH-SLM: Tailored OTDR App. for FTTH Networks (Advanced PON Architectures, including Unbalanced/tap couplers) — Software option, to be installed on the mainframe