FTH-5000
The FTH-5000 fiber test head, formerly named the OTU-5000 Optical Test Unit, combines optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) and optical-switch technology to provide continuous OTDR monitoring of multiple fibers anywhere in the network. A single FTH-5000 unit can monitor fibers of 150km and more occupies only 1RU.
Learn more about OTDR Testing and Fiber Testing.
The FTH-5000 works with the VIAVI ONMSi solution to help automate and improve the monitoring of your network performance.
VIAVI is the worldwide leader in OTDR manufacturing and Optical Network Monitoring, receiving the coveted Frost & Sullivan Fiber Optics Test Equipment Market Leader Award for fiber-optic test equipment six years in a row.
Benefits:
- Ensure continuously good service at construction, service activation and beyond
- Anticipate service disruptions by detecting fiber degradation before it affects service.
- Reduce MTTR by locating fiber optic faults in minutes instead of hours
- Reduce operational costs by eliminating multiple erroneous dispatches
- Protect investments by monitoring long-term fiber performance
- Reduce construction costs by accelerating test processes and empowering test staff
- Protect network integrity and security by detecting and locating fiber intrusion
Applications:
- Fiber monitoring for service providers, utilities, and dark-fiber providers
- FTTx construction, provisioning, and maintenance tests
- Fiber-tapping detection for critical applications
- Infrastructure monitoring (manholes, cabinet, etc)
Key Features:
- Switch scalability up to 1080 ports
- Web-browser access
- Advanced fault location
- E-mail notifications
- Small size: 72 ports in 1RU
- Dual power feeds
- Solid-state disk
- Low power consumption
- LAN-based firmware downloads
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2023 Lightwave Innovation Review Winner - ONMSi Build Module & Lit-Fiber Ready FTH-5000
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Lightwave Honors VIAVI for Innovation in Field and Test Equipment
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BTR Awards VIAVI with 4 Diamonds: Fiber Monitoring ONMSi and Fiber Test Head FTH-5000/OTU-5000
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BTR Awards VIAVI with 4 Diamonds: Home Leakage Test Kit
Application Notes
Brochures
- Distributed Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS) Solutions
- DWDM Test and Monitoring Solutions for Wireless Service Providers
- Integrated OTDR Remote Fiber Test Solutions Portfolio for System Integrators and NEMs
- ONMSi Fiber Analytics
- ONMSi Remote Fiber Test and Monitoring
- ONMSi RFTS: Remote Fiber Test System
- Standalone Fiber Test Head (FTH): Remote Fiber Test System
- XPERTrak PNM
Case Studies
- Making the Case for FTTH with PON Fiber Test Systems
- Monitoring Critical Infrastructure with Optical Fiber Sensors and the ONMSi
- ONMSi RFTS Case Study: Protect Fiber Uptime, QoS and Security
- ONMSi RFTS: ROI Use Case for Point-to-Point Fiber Lines
- Optical Network Monitoring System (ONMSi) Ensures Municipality Fiber Network Availability
Data Sheets
- Compact Fiber Test Head (FTH-5000)
- High Port Density 144 Port Optical Switch For VIAVI RFTS Solutions
- High Port Density Optical Switch Family for VIAVI RFTS Solutions
- LGX-Compatible Shelves: Rack-mountable for passive components
- OTU-5000 Compact OTDR Fiber Test Head
- OTU-8000 Optical Test Unit
- Passive Component Modules
Quick References
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Add an Email or Text Address for Alarm Notification
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Download the System Log File
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How To Upgrade System Software
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How to View and Edit the FTH5000 Network Configuration
- Quick Card: SmartOTU - How to View and Edit the OTU8000 Network Configuration
Selection Guides
White Papers & Books
- Automated End-to-End PON Fiber Test
- Evolving ODN Management Methodology
- Fiber in 5G Networks
- Monitoring Raman Amplified Optical Links While In Service
- Predicting Fiber Breaks and Weak Points
- Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing: Volume 1
- Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing: Volume 2
- Test Guide to DAA Planning Deployment & Maintenance
- Testing 5G: Tools and Techniques for Successful Implementation, Maintenance and Monetization
- The Data Center of Tomorrow eBook
- Troubleshoot Network Route Flapping Errors With VIAVI ONMSi Flash Fiber Monitoring
- Use Remote Integrated iOTDR Intelligence
Video
- Fiber Monitoring with the ONMS and FTH-5000 Optical Test Unit
- Fiber Monitoring with the VIAVI FTH-5000
- Fiber Optic Sensor
- KML Format Requirements to Document a Fiber Route Using FTH with Standalone Mode
- Managing Your Fiber Plant With VIAVI Remote Monitoring Solutions
- ONMSi Optical Network Monitoring System
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