SmartOTDR Software

  • Current Version:

    • Fiber Optics Software Version 26.1.9

    Release Date:

    • 05/29/2026

    Versions Description:

    The latest software release includes several usability enhancements, these are the main new functional additions, for more information please see the release notes:

    OTDR, ExpertOTDR Application 

    • ExpertOTDR
      • Multi-pulse smart acquisition (SmartAcq) is now the default test mode
      • UI update to improve usability and clarity

    For full details of all enhancements across the platforms please see the software release notes on updatemyunit.net.

    Licensing Requirements:

    • None

    Prerequisites:

    • It is recommended that the current Fiber Optics Software be at least 13.06

    Download Instructions:

    • Visit https://smartotdr.updatemyunit.net/
    • Click on the flag icon to download from that regional server
    • Download the exe file to your PC
    • Once download completes, double click on file and select the USB drive and hit OK to uncompact files to USB

    Installation Instructions:

    Software can be deployed directly to instruments via StrataSync

    Upgrade from instrument (require an Internet connection):

    • Press HOME and then CONNECTIVITY
    • Set Address Type to ‘VIAVI Server’
    • Press SOFTWARE UPGRADE and then UPGRADE VIA ETHERNET
    • Press CONTINUE when prompted
    • Once the versions display on the right side of the screen press CONFIRM THIS CHOICE

    Upgrade from USB stick:

    • Place the USB on the SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, T-BERD/MTS-4000V2 mainframe
    • Press HOME and then CONNECTIVITY
    • Press UPGRADE and then UPGRADE FROM USB
    • Press Confirm when prompted
    • Once the USB versions display on the right side of the screen press CONFIRM THIS CHOICE

    Supporting Documentation: