T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 Platform

Optical Test Platform

A Modular Test Platform designed for the installation, turn-up and maintenance of fiber optic networks. All-in-one integrated dual bay solution automating fiber/optical test and certification

T-Berd/MTS 4000
T-Berd/MTS 4000
T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 Optical Test Platform
T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 Optical Test Platform

The T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 is a small, compact and handheld test platform designed for all phases of the network lifecycle, from the installation to the maintenance of Metro, Core, Access, FTTH, FTTx, HFC, Wireless, 5G, Enterprise and Data Center networks. Modular in design, the T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 offers engineers, technicians, installers and contractors the highest performance and superior levels of scalability and upgradeability.

Learn more about OTDR Testing, Fiber Testing, Passive Optical Networks (PON), and XGS-PON.

 

Highlights

  • Easy-to-use solution with intuitive icon-based graphical user interface (GUI) and multi-touch screen requiring minimal training  
  • Combines multiple function/modules in a compact solution
  • Essential fiber tools integrated and supported: Visual Fault Locator, Broadband Power Meter, Talkset and Automated Fiber Microscope 
  • Simplify OTDR trace interpretation with Smart Link Mapper (SLM), clear icon based view of fiber link and dedicated applications for FTTH/PON, FTTx (P2P, Access, HFC), FTTA, Enterprise and Data Center
  • Flexible connectivity for fast data transfer: USB, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Remotely coach and support field techs with Smart Access Anywhere (SAA)
  • Optimum workflow and operation within the platform or through the cloud with VIAVI StrataSync

Applications

  • Full network lifecycle: Construction, Activation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Essential fiber test: OTDR Testing, FiberComplete™ (automated bi-directional IL/ORL & OTDR), Connector inspection with IEC Pass/Fail Analysis
  • FTTH: Passive Optical Network (PON) optimized OTDR & selective power meters for E-PON, G-PON, XGS-PON, NG-PON2 networks
  • Hybrid CWDM/DWDM: combined CWDM or DWDM OTDR and C-OSA test platform
  • Wireless: singlemode and multimode test for C-RAN, DAS and 5G deployments
  • Enterprise & Data Center: integrated solution for multi-fiber MPO cable tier-2 certification
  • Metro Core: long haul OTDR for high speed 10G/40G/100G fiber link qualification 

Key Features

  • Lightweight platform: only 1.4kg / 3 lbs
  • 9-inch high visibility multi-touch screen with permanent function keys
  • Dual-modular platform with field-replaceable modules
  • Workflow management and guidance for error free test
  • Report Generation – on-board instrument, via PC/laptop (FiberCable SW suite) and StrataSync
  • Cost-effective, compact and handheld platform
  • Cross compatibility of modules with T-BERD/MTS-2000 and -5800 test platforms
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Training Courses

Course Number
TT-DWDM-VC

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to test and evaluate the performance of DWDM networks using OTDR and PMD tests. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in DWDM networks.

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, DWDM network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process, and the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
  • Describe the multiplexing process
  • Define PMD and why it needs to be measured
  • Understand the operation of an OTDR test and what conditions impact the accuracy of it
  • Describe the recommended approach to DWDM and PMD testing and for troubleshooting  
Course Duration
1 day
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request

Course Number
TT-ETHERNET-IP-VC

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals including the topology, protocol-oriented network problems, fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service.  Learn the recommended layered/structured approach for testing and troubleshooting techniques to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques. 

Course Highlights
  • Understand the fundamental operation of Ethernet/IP networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
  • Comprehend the purpose and need for auto-negotiation, Ethernet switching, flow control, and prioritization functions
  • Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP networks including VLANs
  • Describe the the characteristics of the TCP/IP protocol suite and how to perform protocol analysis on an IP network
  • Become familiar with how to employ the RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated testing scripts
Course Duration
1 day
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request

Course Number
TT-FIBER-VC

This course presents a detailed overview of the basic technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques and describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests
Course Duration
1 day
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request

Course Number
TT-FTTX-VC

This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and Passive Optical Networks (PONs) including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests.   Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in FTTx and PON networks.  

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks
  • Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
  • Describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity tests
  • Understand the fundamental operation of an OTDR test
  • Describe what conditions impact the accuracy of the OTDR test
  • Detail the steps involved in the process to perform an OTDR test including event analysis
Course Duration
2 days
Course Location
  • United States
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request

Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-ETHERNET-SP

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the SmartOTDR tester. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.

Course Duration
1 hour
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-FITBAS-SP

This course presents an overview of the recommended Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC) process. Learn how to properly inspect, clean, and test fiber end-faces before making connections.

Course Duration
15 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-FIBBAS-SP

This course presents a solid foundation of understanding for Fiber Optic technology and concepts. Learn about fiber safety and standards,  light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, and fiber losses and attenuation process. 

Course Duration
15 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-FIBTESTBAS-SP

This course presents a solid foundation of understanding for Fiber Optic testing concepts. Learn about the importance of embracing the proper fiber inspection, cleaning, and basic fiber testing process and techniques, and the basic fiber tests and the tools needed to perform.  

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-FTTx-PON-BAS-SP

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for performing testing operations in Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) networks and Passive Optical Networks (PONs). Learn about testing methods for FTTX and PON circuits, and how to test the Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (OSNR) in Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) networks. 

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-IP-RTG-MPLS-SP

This course presents an overview of IP Routing concepts and the operation of Multi Protocol Label Switching networks. Learn about the routing equipment and protocols, and how data flows through the network.

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-IP-SP

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for Internet Protocol (IP; ISO Layer 3) technology. Learn about the topology, protocol-oriented network problems and real-world issues that impact quality of service, how to perform testing and isolate faults.

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-IPTV-SP

This course presents an overview of the key concepts for IPTV networks and technology. Learn about IPTV protocols and basic MPEG fundamentals, requirements for proper operation, and IPTV testing methods.

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-VoIP-SP

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the SmartOTDR tester. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-xDSL-SP

This course presents an overview of the various xDSL technologies and networks. Learn about the xDSL variations and rates, copper line characteristics, network components and topologies, and the testing process.

Course Duration
30 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-OTDRBAS-SP

This course presents the technical foundation necessary to gain a basic understanding of the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test. Learn the best practices for performing OTDR tests and how to understand the OTDR trace results.

Course Duration
20 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-FTTH-SLM-1x8-SP

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the T-BERD/MTS-4000. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.

Course Duration
16 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-MPO-MAN-SP

This course presents an overview for how to test MPO Cables using an MPO Switch and the T-BERD/MTS-4000 in Manual mode. Learn how to use the Expert OTDR functions to manually configure, perform, and retrieve/save test results.

Course Duration
13 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-MPO-SLMNUM-SP

This course presents an overview for how to test MPO Cables using an MPO Switch and the T-BERD/MTS-4000. Learn how to use the Enterprise SLM/OTDR functions to quickly configure, perform, and retrieve/save test results.

Course Duration
13 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-MPO-SLMNUM-SP

This course presents an overview for testing MPO Cables using the T-BERD/MTS-4000 and an MPO Switch. Learn how to configure, perform, and retrieve/save OTDR test results using the SmartLink Mapper (SLM) Numbering mode. 

Course Duration
19 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-NTWRKCONS-SP

This course presents an overview of how to make various types of network connections with the T-BERD/MTS 4000. Learn how to make RJ-45 Ethernet, Apple iOS, Android, and WiFi hotspot connections.

Course Duration
15 minutes
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-OTDR-XPRT-SP

This course presents an overview of running an OTDR test with the T-BERD/MTS-4000 in Expert OTDR Mode. Learn how to configure acquisition, alarms, thresholds, and link definition parameters and locate, analyze, and manage test setup/result files.

Course Duration
27 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-OVRVW-SP

This course presents an overview of the T-BERD/MTS 4000 platform. Learn how to use the controls, keys, and connectors and how to navigate the GUI menus and Home Screen.

Course Duration
16 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-SLM-OVRVW-SP

This course presents an overview of how to use the SmartLink Mapper feature on the T-BERD/MTS-4000. Learn how to quickly and easily locate and interpret OTDR test results.  

Course Duration
13 minutes
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-SMART-SP

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the SmartTest Assistant with the T-BERD/MTS-4000. Learn how to run basic OTDR tests using simplified configuration setups and how to locate and analyze test results. 

Course Duration
12 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-USER-SP

This course presents an overview of key features, functions, and system settings for the T-BERD/MTS-4000. Learn how to set preferences, use SmartAccess Anywhere and Remote Control, and maintain the battery, modules, and fiber adaptors. 

Course Duration
25 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

Course Number
TT-TB4000-FTTH-SLM-1x32-SP

This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the T-BERD/MTS-4000. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x32 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.

Course Duration
16 minutes
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • Self-Paced Online Training

On-Site and Virtual Classroom

Course Number
TT-TB4000-FIBER

This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals, testing, and troubleshooting using the product, including how to navigate the GUI and menus. Learn to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Utilize the test set to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks. 

Course Highlights
  • Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
  • Navigate the product GUI and menus to configure for Fiber Optic testing
  • Perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests: inspection and cleaning of all optical connections, optical insertion loss (OIL) and optical return loss (ORL), end-to-end loss testing with optical power meter (OPM) and optical light source (OLS), OTDR cable analysis
  • Save and restore test configurations, using StrataSync and MobileTech App
Course Duration
2 days
Course Location
  • Global
Course Language
  • English
  • Other languages available upon request
Course Type (Delivery Method)
  • On-Site and Virtual Classroom

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