4100 Series Quad OTDR Module E4146A-APC Multimode/Singlemode 850/1300/1310/1550 nm, APC

Quad-wavelength 850/1300/1310/1550 nm multimode and singlemode OTDR module with APC port for T-BERD/MTS and OneAdvisor 800 platforms.

Weight: 0.4 kg (0.88 lb)
Dimensions (w × h × d): 128 x 134 x 40 mm (5 x 5.28 x 1.58 in)
Laser Safety Class (21 CFR): Class 1

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI E4146A-APC is the APC-port version of the 4100 Series Quad OTDR module, a single module that tests both multimode (850/1300 nm) and singlemode (1310/1550 nm) fiber. It is intended for installers and contractors, wireless service providers and any user who handles singlemode and multimode applications on the same day, covering premises and enterprise, access, metro and wireless fronthaul/backhaul networks.

The module offers up to 26 dB of multimode and 37 dB of singlemode dynamic range with fast acquisition and sharp resolution. An integrated continuous-wave light source is accessible through both the multimode and singlemode OTDR ports, so fibers can be identified and a full range of certification tests performed without switching ports. TIA/IEC pass/fail thresholds, propagation delay measurement in multimode (TIA-568-C) and Tier 2 premises certification are supported; the module is IEC 61280-4-3-compliant when used with an external modal controller.

Platforms and software

The Quad OTDR module fits the T-BERD/MTS-2000, T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2, T-BERD/MTS-5800 and OneAdvisor 800 platforms. Standard test features on these platforms include automatic macrobend detection, a summary results table with pass/fail analysis, the icon-based SmartLink Mapper results view and FastReport on-board report generation. The module is delivered with SC-type test port adapters; interchangeable FC, SC, LC and ST adapters are available as accessories.

Key Features

Up to 37 dB dynamic range in single-mode and 26 dB in multimode
Quad-wavelength version with 850, 1300, 1310, and 1550 nm
Integrated continuous wave (CW) light source accessible through both OTDR ports
TIA/IEC pass/fail thresholds
Propagation delay measurement in multimode (TIA-568-C)
Certifies Tier 2 premises networks
IEC 61280-4-3-compliant using an external modal controller
Automatic macrobend detection
Summary results table with pass/fail analysis
Smart Link Mapper icon-based OTDR results view
FastReport on-board report generation
Module portability between T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -5800 and OneAdvisor 800 platforms
Interchangeable FC, SC, LC and ST optical connectors

Specifications

General

Weight	0.4 kg (0.88 lb) Typical at 25°C
Dimensions (w × h × d)	128 x 134 x 40 mm (5 x 5.28 x 1.58 in)
Laser Safety Class (21 CFR)	Class 1

Optical Interfaces

Interchangeable Optical Connectors	FC, SC, LC, and ST
Test Port Polish E4146A-APC	APC E4146A-APC variant; module delivered with SC/PC or SC/APC test port SM adapter and SC/PC test port MM adapter

Quad OTDR Module (Typical at 25°C)

Central Wavelength Multimode 850/1300 nm	850/1300 ±30 nm Laser at 25°C
Central Wavelength Singlemode 1310/1550 nm	1310/1550 ±20 nm Laser at 25°C
Pulse Width Multimode 850/1300 nm	3 ns to 1 µs
Pulse Width Singlemode 1310/1550 nm	3 ns to 20 µs
RMS Dynamic Range Multimode 850/1300 nm	26/24 dB One-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level after 3-minutes averaging at 500 ns in multimode
RMS Dynamic Range Singlemode 1310/1550 nm	37/35 dB One-way difference between the extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level after 3-minutes averaging at 20 µs in singlemode
Event Dead Zone Multimode 850/1300 nm	0.55 m Measured at ±1.5 dB down from the peak of an unsaturated reflective event
Event Dead Zone Singlemode 1310/1550 nm	0.65 m Measured at ±1.5 dB down from the peak of an unsaturated reflective event
Attenuation Dead Zone Multimode 850/1300 nm	3 m Measured at ±0.5 dB from the linear regression using an F/UPC-type reflectance
Attenuation Dead Zone Singlemode 1310/1550 nm	3 m Measured at ±0.5 dB from the linear regression using an F/UPC-type reflectance
Distance Display Range Multimode 850/1300 nm	Up to 10 Km
Distance Display Range Singlemode 1310/1550 nm	Up to 260 Km

Technical Characteristics

Distance Units	Kilometers, feet, and miles
Group Index Range	1.300000 to 1.700000 in 0.00001 steps
Number of Data Points	Up to 256,000 data points
Distance Measurement	Automatic or dual cursor
Display Range	0.5 m to 260 km
Cursor Resolution	1 cm
Sampling Resolution	4 cm
Distance Accuracy	± (0.5 m + sampling resolution + 0.001% x distance) Excluding group index uncertainties

Attenuation Measurement

Modes	Automatic, Manual, 2-point, 5-point, and LSA
Display Range	1.25 dB to 55 dB
Display Resolution	0.001 dB
Linearity	±0.03 dB/dB
Threshold	0.01 to 5.99 dB in 0.01 dB steps

Reflectance/ORL Measurements

Reflectance Accuracy	±2 dB
Display Resolution	0.01 dB
Threshold	−11 to −99 dB in 1 dB steps

Optical Light Source

CW Source Output Power Level	−3.5 dBm
Operating Modes	CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, TWINTest

Platform Compatibility

Compatible Platforms	T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2, -5800 and OneAdvisor 800

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

Applications

Premises and enterprise network installation and maintenance
Tier 2 certification of premises networks
Access and metro networks
Wireless fronthaul and backhaul networks
Installers and contractors handling singlemode and multimode fiber
Wireless service providers

Included

SC/PC or SC/APC test port SM adapter
SC/PC test port MM adapter

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
EUSCADS/-APC	SC/PC (Blue), SC/APC (Green) Test Port SM Adapter, screw type
EULCADS/-APC	LC/PC (Blue), LC/APC (Green) Test Port SM Adapter, screw type
EUFCADS	FC Test Port SM Adapter, screw type
EULCADSMM	LC/PC (Blue) Test Port MM Adapter, screw type
EUFCADSMM	FC/PC Test Port MM Adapter, screw type
EUSTADSMM	ST Test Port MM Adapter, screw type