The SLM intelligent optical software application helps technicians use an OTDR more effectively, without the need to understand or interpret OTDR results. Each event is displayed as an icon giving users a schematic view of the entire link, known as SmartLink. SLM can completely correlate to the original OTDR trace as experts desire.
With this common approach to simplify OTDR testing and streamline the procedures, four tailored SLM OTDR applications are available for different network types.
For more details about each of the applications (FTTA-SLM, FTTH-SLM and Cable-SLM), visit the Options tab above page.
Benefits
- Eliminates OTDR results interpretation complexity
- Immediately diagnoses problems
- Reduces human error
- Improves OTDR testing time and reliability
- Reduces truck rolls, re-test, and cable waste
- Dedicated apps focused for high density fiber Cable, FTTA and Passive Optical Network (PON) / FTTH
Key Features
- Directly correlates SmartLink view results and OTDR trace
- Automatic pass/fail results
- Eliminates the need for OTDR expertise
- Compatible with all multimode/single-mode and OTDR modules
- Supported on SmartOTDR, T-BERD/MTS-2000, -4000 V2 and OneAdvisor 800/1000 platforms
- Upgradable on site
Additional Resources:
OTDR Selection Tool
This OTDR selection tool will help guide you to the right OTDR test solution for your needs.
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T-BERD/MTS-2000 Platform
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T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 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
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FTTA, C-RAN and DAS (FTTA-SLM)
- Tailored OTDR application for Cell Tower, Rooftops, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Cloud Radio Access Networks (C-RAN)
- Customized setup menus with FTTA parameters and terminology
- Automatic selection of best acquisition parameters
- OTDR signal analysis based on FTTA applications
- Smart algorithm to automatically detect and identify the network
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FTTH (FTTH-SLM)
- Dedicated FTTH setup menus
- Full discover mode: auto-detection and identification of PON splitter types
- OptiPulses: auto measurement using numerous acquisition parameters to detect all events before, between, and after the splitter(s)
- Pre-set pass/fail thresholds per ITU-T/IEEE PON standards
- Direct correlation between SmartLink view and the OTDR traces
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Cable Commissioning (Cable-SLM)
- Optimized workflow, from testing against expected procedures to direct reporting
- Project view to easily control and document all the tested fibers
- Provide automation and consistency in managing an entire cable’s commissioning
- Handle list of labels or cable routes
- Allow controlling an optical switch to test MPO cable
Literature
- Essentials of Fiber to the Antenna: Fiber Certification
- Essentials of Fiber to the Antenna: Fronthaul Installation Test
- Essentials of Fiber to the Antenna: Overview
- Cable-SLM OTDR Application - Automates High-Count Fiber Optics Cables Tests
- FTTH-Smart Link Mapper (FTTH-SLM)
- SLM Software Applications for T-BERD/MTS Platforms
- FTTA-SLM application for T-BERD/MTS OTDR Platforms
- Smart Link Mapper OTDR Applications
- Cable SmartLink Mapper (Cable-SLM) User Manual
- FTTA Installation and Maintenance Testing Quick Start Guide, Vol. 2
- FTTA SmartLink Mapper (SLM) application user manual
- FTTH SmartLink Mapper (SLM) application user manual
- FTTH-SLM OTDR Application - Lets you test through PON splitters
- SAA Application: Access and control your test units from anywhere
- Tier 2 OTDR and Connector Certification of Entreprise Networks
- Understanding Fiber Optics
- Understanding Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR)
- Understanding Passive Optical Network (PON) Testing
- Quick Tech Tip: Testing PON in Deep Fiber Applications
- Quick Tech Tip: Troubleshooting Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH)
- Fiber, Transport, and Business Services Test Solutions for HFC Networks
- Test and Certification Solutions for Contractors
- Test and Maintenance Solutions for Enterprise and Data Center Operators
- Test and Monitoring Solutions for Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
- Test Solutions for HetNets
- Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing: Volume 1
- Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing: Volume 2
- Test Guide to DAA Planning Deployment & Maintenance
Video
- Essentials of Multi-Fiber MPO Testing Series - Episode 1: Overview of MPO Connectors
- Essentials of Multi-Fiber MPO Testing Series - Episode 2: Dealing with Contamination on MPO Connector
- Essentials of Multi-Fiber MPO Testing Series - Episode 3: Understanding MPO Connector Polarity
- Essentials of Multi-Fiber MPO Testing Series - Episode 4: MPO Alignment
- Essentials of Multi-Fiber MPO Testing Series - Episode 5: MPO Connectivity
- Light Reading: Perspective on Fiber Trends in Communications Networks
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