T-BERD® 8000 Scalable Optical Test Platform

T-BERD 8000_ Consolidated Datasheet includes all modules/spec (PDF, 4.98 MB)

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), and 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 Characterization Test Equipment (PDF, 0.23 MB)

Fiber Coding Management (PDF, 0.36 MB)

Fully automated bi-directional OTDR (PDF, 0.46 MB)

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

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

Brochures

Cable Operator's Product Overview Brochure (PDF, 1.10 MB)

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)

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

Data Sheets

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

MTS/T-BERD 8000 - Thermal Printer Module (PDF, 0.34 MB)

MTS/T-BERD 8000 Platform - Optical Spectrum Analyzer Modules (PDF, 0.29 MB)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - CD Module (PDF, 1.30 MB)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - CWDM OTDR Modules (PDF, 0.60 MB)

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

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

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - ODM Module (PDF, 0.21 MB)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - OFI Loss Test Module (PDF, 0.79 MB)

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

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - PMD Module (PDF, 0.79 MB)

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

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

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

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

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - WDM Module (PDF, 1.71 MB)

MTS/T-BERD Platforms - WDMPMD Module (PDF, 0.81 MB)

T-BERD 8000_ Consolidated Datasheet includes all modules/spec (PDF, 4.98 MB)

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

T-BERD 8000_MTAU Multi-Test Access Unit Module (PDF, 0.42 MB)

Pocket Guides

DWDM Pocket-Guide (PDF, 0.33 MB)

Posters/Charts

FTTX Poster (PO.FOP.AE.PDF, 0.93 MB)

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

Promo Sheets

Connection Checker Promotion (PDF, 0.37 MB)

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

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)

White Papers

Fiber Characterization Report Generation (PDF, 1.21 MB)

Fiber Characterization Test Requirements (PDF, 0.12 MB)

FTTP Measurements (PDF, 0.32 MB)

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

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

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

Optical Return Loss Measurement (PDF, 1.61 MB)

Optical Spectrum Analyzer Methods (PDF, 0.16 MB)

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

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

• 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)