T-BERD® 8000 Scalable Optical Test Platform

Advanced scalability for field testing

The T-BERD 8000 is a field-scalable optical test platform for both installation and maintenance. Based on the rich T-BERD heritage, the T-BERD 8000 is the industry's most innovative and cost-effective test solution for metro networks. A single Transport Module provides an integrated solution for Ethernet, SONET, SDH, PDH, and T-carrier networks. Optical Modules allow thorough testing of short-haul, long-haul, FTTx, CWDM, DWDM and ROADM networks.

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Highlights

• Practically unlimited field modularity means that you can match any requirement for test function, size, weight, or price.
• Compact design starting at 7.6 lb (3.4 kg) exceeds Telcordia requirements for durability and transport.
• Multiple test functions are available directly on the base unit to improve productivity and free application module space.
• Connector check functions with power meter, VFL, and video microscope options are available.
• Existing MTS-5000 optical modules are compatible with the T-BERD 8000.

Applications

• OTDR and power level testing.
• 10GigE LAN and 1 GigE optical interfaces.
• 10/100/1000 Mb/s electrical Ethernet interfaces.
• SONET/SDH testing at 51 Mb/s, 155 Mb/s, 622 Mb/s, 2.5 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s.
• T-carrier/PDH testing at T1, E1, E3, DS3 and E4 rates.
• CWDM/DWDM and ROADM testing, channel isolator up to 12.5Gbps .
• PMD and spectral attenuation profile.
• Loss (IL) and Optical Return Loss (ORL) testing.
• Chromatic Dispersion (CD) testing.
• Optical Spectrum Analyzers for WDM and ROADM testing.

Key Features

• Configure with numerous application modules and a variety of storage media, including USB memory stick, and read/write CD-ROM.
• All application modules are field-installable so that existing MTS-5000 users can simply field install the optical plug-in by adding an extender.
• A Large color transreflective display is offered as standard for improved visibility for use in direct sunlight. A touchscreen option is available.
• Extended battery life with up to 2 Lithium ion cells.
• Base unit can house Visual Fault Locator(635 nm), Power Meter (800 to 1650 nm),Loss Test Set/ORL meter, as well as Optical Talkset (45 dB) options
• Optical Talkset allows both communication and file transfer.
• Comprehensive suite of PC software tools for post-processing of test results via FiberTrace (OFS-100) and FiberCable (OFS-200).

Application Notes

Fiber Coding Management (PDF, 0.36 MB, Jul 2006)

Risk of error reduction in OTDR Report Generation (PDF, 0.17 MB, Mar 2006)

Transfer files at the speed of light (PDF, 0.19 MB, Jul 2006)

Brochures

HFC Network Catalog for Cable Operators (PDF, 2.73 MB)

Triple Play Selection Guide for Headend Through Home Test Products (BR.ACC.TM.AE.PDF, 1.64 MB, Feb 2007)

Triple-Play Services over FTTx Brochure (PDF, 5.85 MB, Sep 2007)

Data Sheets

MTS/T-BERD 8000 - Launch Fiber Module (PDF, 0.24 MB, Jul 2007)

MTS/T-BERD 8000 Platform - Optical Spectrum Analyzer Modules (PDF, 0.42 MB, May 2010)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - CD Module (PDF, 0.22 MB, May 2009)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - CWDM OTDR Modules (PDF, 0.21 MB, Apr 2010)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - LR OTDR Module (PDF, 0.53 MB, Oct 2007)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - MR OTDR Module (PDF, 0.53 MB, Oct 2007)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - MTAU Module (PDF, 0.85 MB, Aug 2009)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - ODM Module (PDF, 0.79 MB, Apr 2009)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - OFI Loss Test Module (DS.FOP.TM.AE.PDF, 1.38 MB, Feb 2009)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - OTDR Modules (PDF, 0.17 MB, Feb 2008)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - PMD Module (PDF, 0.52 MB, Apr 2009)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - SRL OTDR Module (PDF, 1.01 MB, Jan 2008)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - UHD OTDR Module (PDF, 0.20 MB, Oct 2007)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - VLR OTDR Module (PDF, 0.60 MB, Oct 2007)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - VSRe OTDR Module (PDF, 1.08 MB, Dec 2007)

T-BERD 8000 Loss Test Set, Talk Set and VFL Functions (PDF, 0.51 MB, Jul 2007)

T-BERD/MTS-8000 Transport Module Datasheet (PDF, 0.88 MB, Feb 2009)

Pocket Guides

DWDM Pocket-Guide (PDF, 0.33 MB, Oct 2009)

Posters/Charts

In-Service Measuremenet of the OSNR in ROADM-based Networks (PDF, 19.32 MB, Nov 2007)

Product Brief

Fiber Link and Network characterization solution (PDF, 0.80 MB)

Promo Sheets

T-BERD 8000 Portable Optical Network Tester (PDF, 1.12 MB, Jul 2006)

Selection Guide

Fiber Optics Test Portfolio - A selection guide to fiber test solutions (PDF, 0.99 MB, Jul 2010)

Technical Notes

Measuring the OSNR in Agile Optical Networks  (PDF, 0.63 MB)

PMD measurements on a 1000km amplified link that includes ROADMs (PDF, 0.58 MB, Oct 2006)

White Papers

Fiber Characterization Test Requirements (PDF, 0.12 MB, Nov 2005)

In-Service Measurement of the OSNR in ROADM -based Networks (PDF, 0.25 MB, Nov 2007)

Is there a need for 1490 nm testing in PONs? (PDF, 0.25 MB, Mar 2009)

Isolating IP Video issues with the T-BERD/MTS-8000 and T-BERD/MTS-6000A (PDF, 0.68 MB, Dec 2008)

Macrobend detection using an OTDR (WP.FOP.TM.AE.PDF, 0.26 MB, May 2007)

Measuring the Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Agile Optical Network (PDF, 0.32 MB, Oct 2007)

Optical Spectrum Analyzer Methods (PDF, 0.16 MB, Jul 2007)

Spectral attenuation measurement in CWDM/DWDM transmission links (WP.FOP.TM.AE.PDF, 0.22 MB, May 2007)

Testing Polarization Mode Dispersion in the Field (PDF, 0.54 MB, May 2007)

• T-BERD 8000 Tester: Product Tour

8000 Firmware Update

Course Outlines

(TT-ETHERNET) Ethernet Fundamentals & Test Applications (PDF, 0.03 MB)

(TT-SONET) SONET Fundamentals & Test Applications (PDF, 0.02 MB)

(TT-TB8000-TRSP) Fundamentals & Test Apps w/TB8000 Transport Module (PDF, 0.03 MB)