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USER MANUAL
MTSe 5000 Series

Manual reference: 5000M02
750000992/16
Software: Versions 4.xx
Print ed: December 2001
 2001 Acterna
The information contained in this document is the

property of Acterna. It is only provided for the operation
and maintenance of the instrument. It must not be
duplicated without the prior written permission of
Acterna.
Acterna Saint-Etienne
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Tel. +33 (0) 4 77 47 89 00
Fax +33 (0) 4 77 47 89 70
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Notice
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Acterna shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
This document must not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another
language without the written consent of Acterna.
Visual Conventions
<Print> Name of the softkey depending on the current function (displayed
on the right of the screen).
Range Information displayed on the screen.
PRINT Direct access key (below the screen).
TITLE Name of the menu displayed in the pull down menus.
Note Information concerning the operation of MTSe.
Important Important information concerning the correct operation of the MTSe.
Attention Message warning the user of the risk of damaging the instrument or
loosing information if the instructions are not respected.
Danger Message warning the user that he could be injured if the instructions
are not respected.
Laser safety
The provisions contained in two standards define the safety procedures to be
observed both by users and by manufactures when utilizing laser products:
• EN 60825-1 : 1994 - Safety of laser products – Part 1: Classification of
products, requirements and user guidelines.
• FDA 21 CFR § 1040.10 - Performance standards for light-emitting products -
Laser products.
Due to the range of possible wavelengths, power values and injection
characteristics of a laser beam, the risks inherent in its usage differ. The laser
classes form groups representing different safety thresholds.
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Laser classes applicable to the MTSe modules:
Reference standard
Modules EN 60825-1 :1994 FDA21CFR§1040.10

Multimode MM and ML
- at 1300 nm Class 1 Class 1
- at 850 nm Class 3A Class 1
Singlemode SR, DR Class 1 Class 1
Singlemode HD
- at 1310 nm, 20 µs Class 3A Class 1
- at 1310 nm, other pulse widths Class 1 Class 1
Singlemode VHD
- at 1310 nm, 10 and 20 µs Class 3A Class 1
- at 1550 and 1625 nm Class 1 Class 1
VFL option Class 2 Class 2
e
Warning labels for the laser classes of the MTS
Due to the reduced dimensions of the optical modules, it is not possible to attach
the required warning labels to them. In line with the provisions of Article 5.1 of
the EN 60825-1 standard, the warning labels are illustrated in the following table.
Warning labels Reference standard

EN 60825-1 :1994 FDA21CFR§1040.10
Class 1
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Class 2
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
Class 3a
DANGER
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
LASER RADIATION - DO NOT STARE
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT INTO BEAM OR VIEW
CLASS 3A LASER PRODUCT DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS III A LASER PRODUCT
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Optical connector
The optical connector is the access point to the laser beam (see figure
below).
Laser emission
Example of a laser connector on the MTS 5100e rear panel

The user must take the necessary precautions concerning the optical output of
the instrument and follow the manufacturers instructions.
Important Measurements on optical fibers are difficult to execute and the preci-
sion of the results obtained depends largely on the precautions taken
by the user.
AC/DC and battery safety

Important In conformance with the recommendations of standard EN 61010,
the instrument should be operated within the manufacturer’s guide-
lines. Failure to do so may compromise the protection offered by the
instruments design.
Important Do not use any AC/DC adaptor or battery other than the supplied
accessories. If another adapter or battery is used, it may damage the
MTSe itself.
The MTSe is supplied with a Nickel Metal Hydrid rechargeable bat-
tery.
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1 Table of contents
Visual Conventions ............................................................................................ ii

Laser safety .......................................................................................................... ii
AC/DC and battery safety ............................................................................... iv
Measurement Principles ......................................................................1-1
OTDR measurements principle ...........................................................1-1

Measurement result .........................................................................................1-1
Measurement validity .....................................................................................1-2
Reflectance ........................................................................................................1-2
OTS Measurement principles ..............................................................1-3
Attenuation measurement ..............................................................................1-3
Power measurement ........................................................................................1-4
WDM principle and analysis .............................................................. 1-4
Measurement results .......................................................................................1-5
Introduction ....................................................................................... 2-1
Interchangeable modules ...............................................................................2-1

Measurements ..................................................................................................2-2
Setup ..................................................................................................................2-2
Results ...............................................................................................................2-2
Printing ..............................................................................................................2-3
Memory .............................................................................................................2-3
Getting Started ................................................................................... 3-1
Before switching on ...........................................................................3-1

Unpacking the instrument .............................................................................3-1
Installation and removal of module ..............................................................3-1
Positioning of the unit .....................................................................................3-2
Positioning the handle or the carrying strap ...............................................3-3
Charging the batteries .....................................................................................3-4
Battery management .......................................................................................3-5
Using MTSe from the mains supply .............................................................3-7
Connecting the fiber ........................................................................................3-7
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Switching on/off the MTSe ................................................................ 3-8

After switching on ............................................................................ 3-9
Installing a new version of the software ......................................................3-9
Instrument Set up .........................................................................................3-11
System setup ...................................................................................................3-12
Help ................................................................................................3-18
Printing ...........................................................................................3-18
Copying to the internal printer ....................................................................3-18
Loading a new roll of paper .........................................................................3-26
Coping to an external printer .......................................................................3-26
Copying to a file on a floppy disk ...............................................................3-27
Visual fault locator function .............................................................3-27
Optical Talk Set Function ................................................................ 3-28
Introducing a user logo ................................................................... 3-29
Conditions ......................................................................................................3-29
Method of integrating a logo .......................................................................3-29
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 3-30
MTSe Controls ................................................................................... 4-1
Front panel ........................................................................................4-1

Display screen and softkeys ...........................................................................4-2
Directional arrow keys ....................................................................................4-4
Control keys .....................................................................................................4-4
Laser activity indicator ...................................................................................4-4
Configuration menus ........................................................................ 4-5
Editing ............................................................................................. 4-5
Use of the external keyboard .........................................................................4-7
Rear panel ........................................................................................ 4-8
Fiber connector .................................................................................................4-9
Floppy disk drive (option) .............................................................................4-9
Serial port (RS 232) ........................................................................................4-10
Parallel port (Centronics) .............................................................................4-10
IEEE port .........................................................................................................4-11
Computer display output .............................................................................4-11
Using an OTDR module ....................................................................... 5-1
OTDR Test SET-UP .............................................................................. 5-1

Selecting measurement acquisition parameters ..........................................5-3
Selecting measurement result display parameters .....................................5-4
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Selecting fiber parameters .............................................................................. 5-5

Acquisition ....................................................................................... 5-6
Real-time mode ................................................................................................ 5-7
Automatic acquisition mode ......................................................................... 5-9
Manual acquisition mode ............................................................................. 5-11
Case of the multi-wavelength acquisition ................................................. 5-13
Detection of traffic ......................................................................................... 5-13
Result analysis ................................................................................ 5-14
Using the cursors ........................................................................................... 5-14
Zoom and shift functions ................................................................. 5-15
Events ............................................................................................. 5-15
Event display criteria .................................................................................... 5-15
Table of results ................................................................................ 5-17
Information given for each type of event detected .................................. 5-18
Notes in table ................................................................................................. 5-19
Automatic detection and measurement ............................................5-20
Addition of markers ......................................................................... 5-21
Addition of manual measurements ...................................................5-22
Making Slope measurements ...................................................................... 5-23
Making splice and reflectance measurements .......................................... 5-24
Manual ORL measurement .......................................................................... 5-26
ORL on a saturated trace .............................................................................. 5-27
Locking markers ..............................................................................5-27
Overlay trace function ..................................................................... 5-28
Overlay conditions ........................................................................................ 5-28
Transferring stored traces to the overlay memory ................................... 5-29
Adding overlay traces .................................................................................. 5-30
Swapping overlay traces .............................................................................. 5-30
Removing traces ............................................................................................ 5-30
Shifting traces ................................................................................................ 5-31
Exiting the overlay menu ............................................................................. 5-31
Both End Measurement ...................................................................5-32
Measurement Principles ............................................................................... 5-32
Execution of a Both End measurement ...................................................... 5-32
Fault locator mode ........................................................................... 5-37
Macro .............................................................................................5-38
Starting a macro (Play) ................................................................................. 5-39
Creating a user macro 1 to 4 (Learn) .......................................................... 5-40
Saving a macro on a floppy disk ................................................................. 5-40
Loading a macro from a floppy disk .......................................................... 5-41
Use of the macro to store a configuration .................................................. 5-41
Macro 5 description ...................................................................................... 5-41
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Using the OTS module ........................................................................ 6-1
OTS Test SET-UP ................................................................................6-1

Selecting Light source parameters ................................................................6-2
Selecting Power meter parameters ................................................................6-3
OTS Results Window ......................................................................... 6-4
Light Source ......................................................................................................6-5
Power meter .....................................................................................................6-8
OTS Measurements ......................................................................... 6-11
Adjusting the power meter zero setting .....................................................6-11
Making a reference measurement ...............................................................6-11
Measuring the fiber under test ....................................................................6-12
Source Specific Functions ................................................................6-12
Using variable power (with laser source only) .........................................6-12
Scanning Mode ..............................................................................................6-12
Transmission of modulated signals ............................................................6-13
Power meter Specific Functions ........................................................6-13
Memory Functions ........................................................................................6-13
Automatic result storage ..............................................................................6-15
Automatic result printing .............................................................................6-16
Choosing a non calibrated wavelength ......................................................6-17
Setting an audible alarm threshold .............................................................6-17
Transferring OTS table to Excel ...................................................................6-17
Optical spectrum analyser .................................................................. 7-1
Configuration of the instrument ......................................................... 7-1

OSA test setup .................................................................................. 7-1
Acquisition parameters ...................................................................................7-2
Detection parameters ......................................................................................7-3
Signal/Noise parameters ...............................................................................7-3
Results display parameters ............................................................................7-4
Display of WDM results ......................................................................7-5
Trace ..................................................................................................................7-6
Table ..................................................................................................................7-9
Overlay of traces ............................................................................. 7-12
Overlaying a trace .........................................................................................7-12
Possible actions after overlaying a trace ....................................................7-13
Saving and transferring the results to Excel ..............................................7-13
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File management ................................................................................ 8-1
Storage media ...................................................................................8-1

Selecting the storage location ........................................................................ 8-1
Storing data ..................................................................................... 8-2
Filename .......................................................................................... 8-2
Different file naming ....................................................................................... 8-2
OTDR Module Automatic Filenaming ......................................................... 8-3
OTDR Module Semi-Automatic Filenaming ............................................... 8-4
OTS Module Automatic Filenaming ............................................................ 8-7
OTS Module Semi- Automatic Filenaming ................................................. 8-8
WDM Module Automatic Filenaming ......................................................... 8-9
WDM Module Semi-Automatic Filenaming ............................................. 8-10
File format ...................................................................................................... 8-11
Transferring MTSe file (table) to Excel ....................................................... 8-11
Memory Info and Comments ...................................................................... 8-15
Manipulating stored data .................................................................8-16
Explore function ............................................................................................ 8-16
Finding files .................................................................................................... 8-18
Loading an OTDR trace ................................................................................ 8-19
Loading an OTS table ................................................................................... 8-20
Deleting a file ................................................................................................. 8-20
Deleting a directory ...................................................................................... 8-21
Copying files from one medium to another (if available) ....................... 8-21
Printing one or more stored traces ............................................................. 8-22
Renaming a file .............................................................................................. 8-23
Formatting ..................................................................................... 8-23
Formatting a floppy disk (if installed) ....................................................... 8-23
Formatting the hard disk (if installed) ....................................................... 8-24
Remote control ................................................................................... 9-1
Connection of the MTSe to a PC ..........................................................9-1

Connection via the RS232 interface .............................................................. 9-1
Connection via the Ethernet interface .......................................................... 9-2
Connection via a modem ............................................................................... 9-2
Connection via the IEEE interface ................................................................ 9-3
Description of commands and queries ............................................... 9-3
Command errors ............................................................................................. 9-3
Command Format ........................................................................................... 9-3
Command Syntax ............................................................................................ 9-4
Abbreviation of command header ................................................................ 9-4
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Linking commands ..........................................................................................9-4

Parameters ........................................................................................................9-4
Queries ..............................................................................................................9-4
Common part commands .................................................................. 9-5
SRQ commands (IEEE interface only) ..........................................................9-5
Status structure Registers ...............................................................................9-6
Status commands .............................................................................................9-7
System setup commands ................................................................................9-7
Commands relative to the module and the function .................................9-8
Commands relative to the keys .....................................................................9-8
Identification commands for a previous measurement .............................9-9
Next measurement identification commands ...........................................9-10
Remarks in table ............................................................................................9-10
Command relative to the OTDR module ............................................. 9-11
Acquisition commands .................................................................................9-11
Result commands ..........................................................................................9-13
Fiber commands ............................................................................................9-15
Reading of OTDR results commands .........................................................9-16
Commands relative to the OTS modules ...........................................9-19
Power meter set-up .......................................................................................9-19
Power meter reference query .......................................................................9-20
Laser source set-up ........................................................................ 9-20
Reading of OTS results .................................................................................9-21
Commands relative to the WDM module .......................................... 9-23
Configuration OSA ........................................................................................9-23
Reading of OSA results .................................................................................9-25
Maintenance .....................................................................................10-1
Maintenance procedure ................................................................... 10-1

Returning an instrument ..............................................................................10-2
Guarantee conditions ....................................................................................10-2
Cleaning .........................................................................................10-2
Cleaning the front and rear panels and the covers ...................................10-2
Cleaning the screen .......................................................................................10-2
Precautions governing optical connections .......................................10-2
Cleaning the optical cable connector ..........................................................10-3
Cleaning the optical inputs or outputs of the MTSe .................................10-3
Battery replacement ........................................................................ 10-3
Checking the battery .....................................................................................10-3
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Technical specifications .................................................................... 11-1
Mainframe specifications ..................................................................11-1

Display ............................................................................................................ 11-1
Storage ............................................................................................................ 11-1
Input/Output ................................................................................................ 11-2
Internal printer (optional for MTS 5200e only) ......................................... 11-2
Power supply ................................................................................................. 11-2
Environmental conditions ............................................................................ 11-3
OTDR Measurement characteristics .................................................. 11-4
OTS measurement characteristics .................................................... 11-5
Modules, Options and Accessories ................................................... 11-5
OTDR modules .............................................................................................. 11-5
OTS modules available ................................................................................. 11-6
Chassis options ............................................................................................. 11-7
Accessories supplied with the instrument ................................................ 11-7
Other accessories (options) .......................................................................... 11-7
Application software .................................................................................... 11-8
Connectors supplied with the MTSe .......................................................... 11-8
Power meter adapters supplied with the MTSe ........................................ 11-9
Specifications of the OTDR modules ................................................11-10
Wavelength and pulsewidth ..................................................................... 11-10
Laser .............................................................................................................. 11-11
Ranges ........................................................................................................... 11-13
Specifications of the VFL option (OTDR module) .................................. 11-14
Specifications of the OTS modules at 25 °C ...................................... 11-15
Light sources ................................................................................................ 11-15
Multiple Wavelength Power Meter .......................................................... 11-15
Power Meter memory ................................................................................. 11-15
Specifications of the Talkset option (OTS module) ................................ 11-15
Specifications WDM modules ..........................................................11-16
Information about the 5020TF fiber modules .................................... 11-17
Index .................................................................................................. I-1
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1Measurement Principles 1
This chapter give the principle of measurement :
❏ for OTDR modules
❏ for OTS modules
❏ for the WDM modules
OTDR measurements principle

Optical time domain reflectometry consists of injecting a light pulse down the
optical fiber to be analyzed and observing, at the point of injection, the intensity
of the light reflected back in the opposite direction to the pulse propagation.
The detected backscattered (or retrodiffusion) signal is a decreasing exponential,
to which peaks caused by reflection from fiber connectors, splices or faults are
added.
Optical fiber
Reflectometer End of fiber
or a break
Relative Splice Connection

level (dB)
Attenuation
between
2 points
Attenuation due
to splice
Attenuation due
to the connection Reflectance
Distance (km)
Typical backscattered trace
Measurement result
The backscattered signal primarily allows the location of a segment of the fiber to
be found on the link.
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The measurement result should provide:

• the attenuation
• the location of faults in terms of distance from defined point
• the attenuation versus distance (dB/km)
• the reflectance of an event or an optical link
Attention In so far as location is concerned, it should be noted that an OTDR is
a time domain machine (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer). Con-
sequently, group velocity must be introduced in order to determine
the distance of the location. This is done by introducing the refrac-
tive index of the fiber into the instrument.
Measurement validity
The ITU-T Recommendations G.651 and G.652 state backscatter measurement as
the second replacement method for the measurement of attenuation. The cut
fiber technique is the reference method.
The field of application for backscatter measurement is not limited, but the
conditions for application of this method are nevertheless stipulated:
• In so far as insertion conditions are concerned, Fresnel reflections should be
limited at fiber input.
• A high power source (laser) should be used.
• Receiver bandwidth should be selected so as to achieve a compromise
between pulse rise time and noise level.
• Backscatter power should be represented on a logarithmic scale.
Reflectance
Reflectance is a characteristic allowing the reflection coefficient of a reflecting
optical element to be quantified. It is defined as the ratio of the power reflected
by the element over the incident power.
The reflections are due to variations in refractive index along the fiber optic link,
in some Telecom applications. If these reflections are not controlled they may
degrade the system performance by perturbing the laser emitter operation
(particularly DFB lasers), or, in the case of multiple reflections, generate
interference noise in the receiver.
The OTDR is particularly suited to reflectance measurements on a fiber link. The
amplitude of the generated Fresnel reflection is measured, then the result is
converted to reflectance.
The conversion formula takes into account:
• the amplitude of the reflection measured
• the pulsewidth used to measure the reflection’s amplitude (in nanoseconds)
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• the backscattering coefficient of the fiber used.
Typical values of backscattering coefficient for a 1ns pulse
for a singlemode fiber - 79 dB at 1310 nm

- 81 dB at 1550 nm and 1625 nm
for a multimode fiber - 70 dB at 850 nm

- 75 dB at 1300 nm
In order to measure the largest range of reflection coefficient, a variable optical

attenuator must be inserted between the OTDR and the link under test. This
attenuator allows the level of the curve to be adjusted so that the OTDR is never
saturated by the reflection to be measured.
OTS Measurement principles

Attenuation measurement
The attenuation measurement in power of a complete link or elements such as
fiber sections, connections, optical components, requires a calibrated laser light
source and a power meter.
This is generally deducted from the optical power measurement at two points:
Calibrated 1 2
laser light Powermeter
source Reference Link under test
fiber
Loss A(dB) = P1 (dBm) - P2 (dBm)
Important To make accurate measurements the following conditions are

required:
• Use a light source that is stable in time and in respect to the temperature.
• Verify that the connections, the fibers and the receiving cell are perfectly
clean.
• Use a reference link between the laser source and the element under test. To
make several measurements with the same light injection conditions, the
reference fiber must not be disconnected during the measurement period.
Two methods are used to measure the fiber optic attenuation:
• The cut fiber method
• Insertion loss measurement method
Cut fiber method
1. The power P1 at the output of the fiber under test is measured, then the fiber
is cut approximately two meters from the extremity at the source end.
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2. The power P2 at the output of the fiber section of two meters is measured and
serves as the reference.
The attenuation of the fiber tested is: P1 - P2.
This method is very accurate but is little used due to its destructive nature. It
cannot be used during maintenance or installation but only during the
manufacture of the fiber.
Insertion loss measurement method
1. The power meter is first connected to the laser source via the reference fiber:
P1 is measured.
2. The fiber to test is inserted between the reference fiber and the power meter:
P2 is measured.
3. The difference between P2 and P1 gives the attenuation of the fiber under
test.
It is preferable to use the same type of connector at the extremities of the fiber
tested, in order to have the same connection conditions for the P1 and P2
measurements.
Although this method is less accurate than the previous method it is the most
common because it is non destructive.
Measurement accuracy
• Very high accuracy is often necessary, It is therefore essential to first make a
calibration without the fiber under test to eliminate as much as possible
losses due to the connections. To do this use the OTS “reference value”
function.
• For measurements in a laboratory where the two extremities of the fiber are at
the same site the repeatability of the attenuation measurements is better than
0.1 dB. For measurements in the field, with the extremities of the fiber at
different sites, the variations between measurements is in the order of ± 0.2
dB (using a relative measurement).
Power measurement
The measurement of the power transmitted or received only requires a power
meter:
• To measure the transmitted power, connect the power meter directly to the
output of the optical transmitter.
To measure the power at the input of an optical receiver, the power meter is
connected at the extremity of the fiber, where the optical receiver will be
connected.
WDM principle and analysis

The Wavelength Division Multiplex (WDM) technology is a very effective way to
increase the capacity of the fiber without having to install new links. Instead of
increasing the data rate, it enables the fiber to carry several wavelengths, each
wavelength transmitting signals. Channels are defined by the ITU-T
recommendations G-692.
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With this new technology, new measurements are required. During installation
and maintenance of WDM systems, it is important to verify the following
parameters:
1. Presence of all channels at corresponding wavelengths, without any drift.
2. Right channel power levels, without any power variation
3. Enough signal over noise ratio (SNR). This value is determined by measuring
the ratio of the peak channel power to the noise power level of the ASE1 noise
signals to the left and/or right of the carrier. Usually, the noise measurement
point is chosen as the calculated mid-point between two adjacent channels.
The measured noise power level is converted to a standardized bandwidth of
0.1 nm.
The most important test equipment for WDM systems able to perform those test
is the spectrum analyser. This analyser can be connected along the WDM system
on all critical measurement points, located at the extremities of the links or at the
amplifier locations.
Measurement results
The optical spectrum analyser displays a waveform which is showing all the
channels. Measured results are presented on a complete spectral analysis and as
a WDM table, listing all carriers with their relevant parameters.
The optical spectrum analyser is performing automatic detection and
measurement for all channels.
The number and the composite power are provided like, for each channel:
• the wavelength
• the spacing
• the power level
• the signal over noise ratio
The total power of the system could also be provided.
In order to qualify the amplifier, tilt and slope gain could be calculated. In
principle, the amplification shall be flat over the full WDM spectrum.
1. Amplified Spontaneous Emission
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2 Introduction 2
The Acterna 5000 series Media Test Set is a fully modular portable platform
designed for the construction, commissioning and maintenance of fiber optic
networks. This dedicated cost effective instrument allows testing to be fast and
easy.
It has the following principle characteristics:
❏ It has a modular design that allows interchangeable modules to be adapted
for any present or future fiber optic application requirements. The MTSe
modular structure provides the flexibility and upgradeability for it to be the
tester of choice for extremely dynamic and rapidly growing
telecommunications, CATV and datacom markets. Easy field exchange
modules minimize the number of instruments to be carried.
❏ It can contain in a small package, multiple OTDR functions, Fault Locator,
WDM analyzers, light source, power meter, VFL (Visual Fault Locator), OTS
(Optical Test Set), Talk Set, etc.
❏ Its “RISC” microprocessor coupled with an optimized time base guarantees
excellent acquisition and processing speed.
❏ Multitasking allows several operations to be performed at the same time, i.e.
acquisition, modification of parameters, file analysis, printing.
❏ Software upgrades are easily achieved using the internal 3" 1/2 floppy disk
drive.
❏ The measurement results can be stored in the internal 3 Mb SRAM memory
or, as an option, on a hard disk drive (1 Gb) or floppy disk drive.
❏ The measurement tool, printing and file storage in the universal Bellcore GR-
196-CORE format, simplifies report creation.
❏ The easy to use Man-Machine interface means becoming familiar with the
instrument is rapidly achieved. An external keyboard facilitates entry of data.
❏ Its compact rugged box allows the instrument to withstand severe
environmental operating conditions.
❏ The MTS 5100e is a mini-OTDR perfectly designed for field use.
❏ The MTS 5200e, although in a very compact unit, is a classic mainframe
OTDR providing high level performance and functions, including a built-in
printer and IEEE interface.
Interchangeable modules
The MTSe can be equipped simultaneously with one or two of the following
modules:
• OTDR singlemode modules: SR, DR, HD, RTU
• OTDR multimode modules: MM, ML
• WDM modules
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• OTS modules: power meter, light sources and talk set.
Measurements
The MTSe allows long and short range tests to be made, in singlemode or
multimode, on point-to-point or complex optical networks during:
• the design and production of the equipment
• the installation and qualification of the equipment of the network
• the maintenance of the network
Les mesures peuvent être réalisées sur des liaisons optiques en service.
Measurements can be carried out on in service optical links with the 1625 nm
wavelength.
Simply pressing the START/STOP button starts or stops a measurement.
Setup
Pressing the SET-UP key provides access to the MTSe configuration menus:
Test setup
On the same screen, dialog boxes allow the selection of measurement
parameters, the results display and the parameters of the fiber.
System setup
On the same screen menus provide selection of:
• the screen parameters (automatic power off, backlight strength, contrast,
welcome message),
• the country parameters (date, time, date/time format, length units, language)
• the printing parameters: internal (MTS 5200e only) or external printer or copy
to file, type of external printer, printing contents (trace or table or both)
• the I/O interface parameters : RS 232 or Ethernet (option) or IEEE (MTS 5200e
only), connector Centronics for keyboard or printer.
For a full description of the system set-up menus see "System setup" on page
3-12.
Instrument setup
A graphical screen displays all the modules available on the instrument and the
user can select the test functions. Only the Laser Source and Power Meter can be
simultaneous.
When the instrument is switched off, its configuration along with the
measurement results are saved.
The configuration menus can be displayed and modified during an acquisition
or a measurement. Some parameters are inhibited during acquisition.
Results
After any measurements, the trace and the associated results are displayed. The
RESULTS key calls back these trace and results after another display.
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Printing
It is possible to print the displayed screen either on an internal (MTS 5200e) or
external printer or to create a bitmap (.bmp) type file and store it on a floppy
disk.
The external printer uses the Centronics port. Epson, Canon or HP compatible
printers can be used.
Simply press the PRINT button to print the trace displayed or create the file on the
floppy disk.
Memory
The FILE key calls up the file management menu:
• to choose the storage medium: internal memory (SRAM or hard disk) or
floppy disk; the name and the format of the file; information linked to the
data stored in the file.
• to store files or to retrieve them in order to carry out selection, copy, or
deletion operations; with possibility to store them in directories and sub-
directories.
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Introduction MTSe
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Chapter
3 Getting Started 3
This chapter explains the operations to carry out to start using the MTSe:
❏ before switching on:
unpacking the instrument,
installation and removal of a module,
charging and installing batteries,
connecting an external power supply,
connecting the fiber,
positioning the unit,
connecting the handle or carrying strap.
❏ after switching on:
installing new software from a 3.5" floppy disk,
configuring the system (date, time, language, etc.).
❏ troubleshooting.
Before switching on
Unpacking the instrument
Remove the MTSe and its accessories from the packing case. Check the presence
of all the ordered accessories.
If any part is missing or damaged please contact your local representative (see
"Wavetek Customer Service Centers" at the end of the manual).
The MTSe is delivered with the following accessories:
• a user manual.
• a battery that must be charged before use.
• a mains supply unit to power the instrument from the mains and to charge
the batteries.
• a carrying strap.
• soft carrying case (optional)
• hard transit case (optional)
Installation and removal of module

It is very easy to remove or install a MTSe module. Whatever type of module, it
can be installed in either of the two slots available on the rear panel of the
instrument.
When a slot is empty it is covered with a blanking plate attached with two
locking screws similar to those of a module.
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Getting Started MTSe
Module Locking screws
MTS 5200e rear view
Removal of module
Attention The MTSe must be switched off and, if AC powered, the cord must
be disconnected.
1. Completely unscrew the two large locking screws of the module.

2. Carefully pull the module backwards to slide it out of its slot.
Installation of module
Attention The MTSe must be switched off and, if AC powered, the cord must
be disconnected.
1. Make sure that the two large locking screws of the module are completely
unscrewed.
2. Carefully slide the module back into its slot.
3. Once the module is fully pushed back into its slot, keep pressure applied to
the front face while tightening the two locking screws.
Important You must fully tighten the screws to their stops. The rear panel of the
module should be aligned with the rear panel of the chassis.
Positioning of the unit

Depending on the working conditions during operation, the MTSe can either be
stood on a work top or hand held. In both cases it has several positions.
Used on a work top, the MTSe can be positioned:
1. Vertically, when the operator is sitting down
2. Horizontally, if imposed by environmental conditions
3. At 45° using the stand, when the user is standing up.
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MTSe Before switching on
When the MTSe is being held during use, the support strap should replace the
carrying handle. Two positions are available:
1. MTSe held in front, with the strap hanging around the neck of the user. The
carrying strap must then be fixed at the upper studs, as shown in the
following figure 1.
2. MTSe held at the side, with the strap hanging around neck and under the arm
of the user. The carrying strap must then be fixed at one upper and one lower
studs, as shown in the following figure 2.
1 2
Possible strap positions
Positioning the handle or the carrying strap

The handle and straps are attached with metal studs to the sides of the
instrument as follows:
left side
1- Position the attachment hole in the strap in-line with the

attachment stud.
left side
2- Rotate the handle through 90° so that it is locked onto

the attachment stud.
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Use the same procedure to attach the opposite end of the handle or strap.
The transport handle is attached to two metal studs on the left hand side of the
instrument.
The strap is attached to both sides of the instrument as follows:
• Attached to the top studs on each side of the instrument. In this position, the
strap can be used as a carrying strap. It can also, be passed around the users
neck, to be used to provide support during hand held operation of the
instrument in the field.
• Attached to the top right and bottom left studs. In this position the strap can
be passed around the neck and under an arm to provide support when the
instrument is held at the side.
Charging the batteries

The battery provided with the MTSe, needs to be fully charged before use. The
following instructions are relevant for both a single battery or for two batteries
installed in the instrument.
The Charge indicator situated below the ON/OFF switch indicates the battery
charge state (see "Charge indicator" on page 3-5).
Socket for external mains adapter (example with MTS 5100e)
To charge the batteries, proceed as follows:
Important To efficiently charge the battery, the MTSe screen must be switched
off.
Connect the mains adapter from the mains supply to the MTSe (see above).
The LED Charge switches on : the battery will charge in 2,5 hours (for a battery
totally uncharged).
Important If the charge of the battery is ≥ 95% (typical), the charge will not
start.
Once the battery is fully charged the Charge indicator switches off. The mains
adapter can be disconnected and the MTSe can be supplied from the battery or
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the batteries and mains adapter can be left in place and it is powered from the
mains.
Important It is imperative to let the battery reach the end of its charge to pro-
vide the maximum autonomy. If this is not done this period will be
considerably reduced.
Important The battery charge indication on the screen is only accurate if a full
charge has been performed.
Important If you do not intend to use the MTSe for several weeks, it is recom-
mended to remove the batteries to prolong their life and to fully
recharge them before use.
Attention If the ambient temperature is above safety threshold, the charge is
automatically stopped.
Battery management
On the screen: the presence of one or two batteries is indicated, together with
their state of charge.
If the instrument is fitted with two batteries, as soon as one of them has
discharged, the supply source for the MTSe is automatically switched to the other
battery.
Autonomy
• If the battery has been fully charged, the autonomy reaches up to 8 hours of
standard use, with low backlight, according to Bellcore /Telcordia GR-196-
CORE standard.
• If acquisitions are permanently made, with low backlight, the unit can be
operated during 3 hours.
• If acquisitions are permanently made, with high backlight, the unit can be
operated during 2 ½ hours.
Charge indicator
• If the green LED is on: the instrument is switched off and is being charged
from the external source.
To install the battery in the instrument, proceed as follows:
1. Under the MTSe, remove the battery compartment door after removing the
two attachment screws.
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Battery Battery Connectors with

compartment keyways towards the
top
Installing the battery (example with MTS 5100e)

2. A keyway on the connector of the battery avoids any connection errors.
Position the battery in its compartment, keyway towards the top and push
the battery until it connects to its connector.
3. If necessary, repeat the procedure for the second battery.
4. Replace the battery door and tighten the two attachment screws.
Important recommendations concerning batteries
Nickel-metal hydrid batteries are designed to ensure maximum safety. Each cell
includes a resealable pressure relief mechanism (safety vent) to prevent excessive
build-up of pressure in the cell in the event it is overcharged or exposed to
extremly high temperatures.
Attention You must only use the batteries delivered with MTSe. Even though
batteries delivered with other electronic equipment may appear
identical, they risk damaging MTSe.
Attention If you don’t intend using MTSe for several weeks it is recommended
that you remove the batteries in order to prolong their life cycle, and
to recharge them before re-using them again.
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Using MTSe from the mains supply

The mains adapter allows the MTSe to be used, while charging the batteries, or
during a measurement to save battery life, if a mains supply is available.
Attention You must only use the mains adapter supplied with the MTSe. Even
though mains adapters delivered with other electronic equipment
may appear identical, they risk damaging MTSe.
• Connect the adapter to a mains outlet.

• On the rear panel of the MTSe, remove the power supply connector blanking
cap and connect the cable from the mains adapter. The "AUTO TEST Vx.x"
message is displayed on the screen for a short period and the and the On LED
is on. Then the On LED flashes : the instrument is ready to be started
• To switch on the instrument, press the On button.
If the instrument is not switched on and if it contains a battery which needs a
charge, the charge will start within 10 seconds max. and the Charge indicator
will then be on until the end of the battery charge.
Note During battery operation it is possible to change to mains operation
without data loss.
Note During mains operation it is possible to change to battery operation

without data loss. But it is necessary to wait about 3 minutes to have
a correct display of the battery charge level.
Note When the OFF button is pressed, the current results and configura-
tion are saved. When the On button is pressed they are recalled.
Attention If there is a loss of power during operation the current results and
configuration are lost. The next time the instrument is switched on,
the initial configuration will be used.
Connecting the fiber

Connect the fiber to the tester as follows:
• If necessary remove the dust cap from the optical socket situated on the rear
panel of the MTSe
• Use a dry air spray to remove any dust from the fiber connector and the
optical socket of the MTSe.
• If an universal connector is used, verify that the relevant adapter is
connected.
• Connect the fiber connector to the optical socket of the MTSe.
Attention Take care to correctly align the connector to the optical socket other-
wise the results obtained by MTSe will be affected by this bad con-
nection.
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Attention Refer to the Maintenance Chapter for all the precautions relative to
fiber optic connectors.
Note The connection quality indicator is displayed on the screen when the
measurement is started.
Switching on/off the MTSe

Switching on the MTSe:
• Press the ON/OFF button.
When operating on battery, an AUTOTEST VX.X message appears on the
screen. Then, the display is blank for approximately 2 seconds. Then a self
test is carried out.
If the MTSe is used from the mains supply, report to page 3-7.
The opening screen is displayed showing:
- the actual time and date,
- the charge level of the battery or the batteries1 or the mains icon
- the serial number of the instrument,
- the date of the last calibration
- the graphic of the MTSe showing the modules and options installed.
• If the battery level is too low (less than 10%), then a warning is displayed on
the screen. You must store your results and switch off the unit.
• If the battery level is below 5%, then a beep occurs periodically. When the
battery is too low, the MTSe is automatically switched off with storage of the
current configuration.
Switching off the MTSe
When the MTSe is on, press the ON/OFF button to switch it off.
Note When the instrument is switched off, a beep is emitted to indicate
that it is possible to restart it. Any attempt to restart it before this
beep is emitted, will fail.
Reset
If the MTSe is blocked, it can be reset by holding down the ON/OFF, button (for
about 4 sec.)
1. This battery level does not appear immediatly. A few minutes are necessary to
have a correct display of this level.
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MTSe After switching on
Opening screen example (MTS 5100e)
After switching on
Installing a new version of the software
Attention During the installation of a new version of the software, there is a
risk to reset the internal memory. It is therefore recommended,
before installing the new software, to make a copy of the traces in
memory, using the Copy option of the File manager menu, called by
the FILE button.
Attention Do not stop the process of software upgrade: you may damage the
unit.
Attention During the installation the MTSe must be used from the mains sup-
ply and not from batteries.
New software media

The application software is supplied on floppy disks: code 890 110 185/xx.
If the actual MTSe boot version is less or equal to 4.51, the new boot needs to be
installed. It is then supplied on two floppy disks: code 8901 10186/xx.
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The user will receive the set of floppy disks he need to upgrade his MTSe.
Installation of the boot (if necessary)
1. The MTSe being switched off (AC/DC adapter unplugged), insert the disk 1
of the boot into the floppy disk drive.
2. Plug in the AC/DC adapter. The floppy disk drive will then work and the
MTSe will automatically begin to transfer the software from disk 1 to the
RAM. The screen is switched on :
"Starting file transfert to RAM"
...........................
The dots from the left to the right are showing the load in progress.
3. When the following message appears insert disk 2 and hit the OK key.
"Insert next boot disk and hit OK when ready.".
4. If the main power is not on, the following message appears :
"PLUG-IN EXTERNAL POWER TO CONTINUE".
You have to connect this external power supply. It is automatically detected.
"Do not remove power before flashing is complete"
This message is very important: if you stop the process, the MTSe may be
damaged.
5. After the message "Boot flashing has begun" wait for the following
message "Boot flashing successful". The boot software is then installed.
6. You can press ON when the MTSe is ready (LED ON flashing) to check it is
operating correctly.
7. Switch off the MTSe and unplug the external power before starting to load
the application software.
Installation of the application software
Proceed as follows to install the new software:
1. With the MTSe switched off (AC/DC adapter unplugged), insert the disk 1
into the floppy disk drive.
2. Plug in the AC/DC adapter. The green LED of the floppy disk drive lights up
and the MTSe will automatically begin to transfer the software from disk 1 to
the RAM.
"Starting file transfer to RAM"
...........................
The screen is switched on and some dots appear from the left to the right to
show the transfer in progress.
3. Insert disk 2 and hit the OK key when the following message appears
"Insert next boot disk and hit OK when ready.".
4. Repeat the preceding step, inserting the next disks.
5. Once all the disks have been transferred, the MTSe prompts you to confirm
that you wish to update the internal memory with this new software release,
by the message:
"Current Flash contents will be erased, continue? (Y/N)"
1. this version is displayed when the MTSe is switched on, during the autotest.
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Press the YES key.

"Programming flash memory; in progress": the MTSe then programs its
internal memory and starts up the new MTSe software.
"Completed" appears then the screen is blank: the software upgrade is
completed. The MTSe is ready for use when the LED ON is flashing.
6. Press the ON key to switch it on.
Instrument Set up
The instrument can be equipped with up to two modules and with several test
functions. Before making measurements, it is necessary to select the function or
functions required in the Instrument Set-up menu.
If a module has been changed, after power up, the unit will directly go to this
Instrument Set-up menu.
The Talk Set option can be selected even if an OTDR function is selected. OTDR,
OSA, VFL and Loss Test Set (Power Meter & Laser Source) functions are
exclusive: the selection of one of them will cancel the previous selection.
To configure the instrument
Press the SET-UP button : the configuration menu is displayed with the last type
of configuration defined: Test, System or Instrument.
If the configuration menu displayed is not the one required, press the
<Instrument Setup> key.
The functions of the instrument are graphically displayed : OTDR, OSA, Source,
Power Meter or Visual Fault Locator installed according to the modules present
in the MTSe.
To validate a function:
• Use the directional arrows to move to the function icon.
• Press the Select button to validate the choice. The icon will then be
highlighted (in red with color screen) and the connection to the relevant
connector will be displayed.
If none of the function is selected
• The MTSe is in the OTDR mode if an OTDR module is present, but no
acquisition can be made. You can however analyze, store and recall traces.
• The MTSe is in the WDM mode if an OSA module is present but no OTDR
module.
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OTDR Power meter Laser Source Valid the selected

Function Function Function Function
Visual Fault Fault locator Talk Set If VFL selected: IF Talkset

Locator Function* Function* Function* Continuous or selected call Talk
1Hz Set commands
* (if the option is present)
Configuration screen of the instrument

(example with MTS 5100e and OTDR and OTS modules)
System setup
When first using the MTSe or before a measurement session, the system
parameters should be configured:
• MTSe hardware parameters
(contrast, automatic power off, bright or dim screen lighting, , black or white
trace background)
• country parameters
(date, time, date/time format, length units, language)
• printer parameters (printer type, copy on file, printer contents)
• input/output parameters (remote control, Centronics port allocation).
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To modify system setup parameters

• With the MTSe powered up, press the SET-UP button.
The configuration selection keys are displayed on the screen.
• Press the <System Setup> menu key.
• Use the displacement keys ↑and ↓ to move the cursor to the element to
modify. The available values for the parameter selected are displayed on the
right.
• Use the displacement keys → or ←, to choose the required value.
VGA softkey if a VGA screen If a TCP/IP interface
System Set-up screen
Adjusting the screen contrast (B & W screen only)

This adjustment is only available with a B & W or passive color screen (option
5000/PAS).
• Press the SET-UP button, then with the <System Setup> key, in the Screen
window, move the cursor to Contrast.
• Use the → or ← keys to modify the contrast (level from -20 to +20).
The contrast remains at the selected level.
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Choosing the color of the trace background

Press the SET-UP button, then press the <System Setup> menu key in the Screen
window. Place the cursor on "Trace Background" and then choose either Black or
White.
If the instrument includes a VGA monitor, then the <VGA> key enables the
transfer of information to this screen (see page 4-11).
Auto off
Note The Auto off function is valid only with battery operation, to pre-
serve battery life.
This function automatically powers down the instrument if no action is

performed or no key is pressed for the delay selected in this menu, after saving
the session underway.
• To validate this function, from the Screen window, move the cursor to Auto
Off and select the time (5 min. or 15 min.) at which time the instrument will
automatically power down if no key is pressed.
• To disable this function, from the Screen window, move the cursor to Auto
Off and choose the No option.
Back-lighting level
Press the SET-UP button, then with the <System Setup> key, in the Screen
window, move the cursor to Backlight.
• Choose the No option to select the normal screen level lighting.
• In dim lighting conditions, choose the Always option for the screen to be
permanently back-lit.
• Choose one of the options 3 min. or 30 sec to have a back-lit screen for the
chosen period. This backlight will then be available.
Important When the MTSe is operating on battery, it is recommended to select
the No or 30s backlight option, in order to maximize the autonomy.
Welcome message
The Welcome message gives the main possible actions after powering on the
unit.
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Welcome message (example with MTS 5100e)

If you don’t want this message at each power on, press the SET-UP button, then
with the <System Setup> key, in the Screen window:
• move the cursor to Welcome message
• select the No option.
The Yes option will restore this message at each power on.
Setting the time
Press the Set-up button, then with the <System Setup> key, in the Country
window, move the cursor to the Time option. The Hour and Minute keys are
displayed.
• Press the → or ← displacement keys to modify the minutes and hours.
Setting the date
• Press the SET-UP button, then with the <System Setup> key, in the Country
window, move the cursor to the Date line. The date is displayed according to
the format defined on the following line.
• Modify the date using the → or ← displacement keys.
Choice of date format
• Press the SET-UP button, then with the <System Setup.> key, in the Country
window, move the cursor to the Format option.
• Choose one of the options dd/mm/yy (day/month/year) or mm/dd/yy
(month/day/year) for the required date format.
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Choice of length (OTDR) or frequency (WDM) unit

Press the SET-UP button, then with the <System Setup> key, in the Country
window, move the cursor to the Unit option to choose :
• kilometers, kfeet or miles for an OTDR trace (MTS with OTDR module).
• THz or nm for a WDM spectrum (MTS with WDM module)
Choice of language
Press the SET-UP button, then with the <System Setup> key, in the Country
window, move the cursor to the Language option to choose the required
language.
Choice of printer
In the Printer window move the cursor to Printer to choose one of the options :
File save the display to a bitmap file
None no printer selected
Internal if the 5200 /PR optional internal printer is present
(in the MTS 5200e mainframe only).
External to use an external printer connected to the
Centronics port.
Choice of the printing mode

This choice is present on the MTS 5200e version, if the internal printer is selected:
Normal printing in the direction of the length of the paper roll,
consequently the size of the characters provides easier reading
than in the following mode.
Compress printing across the width of the paper roll (see the examples on
page 3-22).
Choice of the external printer type

If the external printer has been selected in the Printer window, move the cursor to
Printer type to choose one of the options:
Epson B&W for Epson FX-850 printer type
Epson LQ for Epson Stylus color printer type
Canon BJC70LQ for Canon BJ 30, Canon BJC 70 and Canon BJ200exprinter
types
Canon BJC240 LQ for Canon BJC 240 printer type
HP for HP Deskjet 500, 510, 520, 540, 560, 660C, 690C,
895 Cxi and HP Laserjet 3, 4, 5, 6J printer types.
DPU 411 for Seiko DPU 411 printers
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Choice of the content of the copy (on internal or external printer)

In the Printer window move the cursor to Printer Contents to choose one of the
options:
Trace copy of the trace only together with the header
(not available with OTS module).
Table copy of the table only together with the header
Trace + Table copy of the trace and the table together with the
header (not available with OTS module).
Screen copy of the screen.
Report on page 3-22 to see examples of printing for each options.
I/O Interfaces
Remote access line :
IEEE : (for the MTS 5200e mainframe only, if it is equipped with the IEEE
optional interface)
Press the IEEE key to select the IEEE address
RS 232 Press the RS 232 key to select the parameters:
Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or
115200
Protocol: None, Xon/Xoff, Rts/Cts
Parity: None, Even, Odd
Data bits: 7 or 8 bits
Stop bits: 1 or 2 bits
Terminator: CR, LF or CR/LF
See chapter chapter 9 for more information.
TCP/ETH (if the option is available) Press the <I/O conf> key and select the
configuration parameters (IP address, IP mask and IP gateway).
See "Connection via the Ethernet interface" on page 9-2.
TCP/PPP this function settle the communication between the hard disk of
the OTDR and the PC via a modem. The WS-FTP PRO software
(ref 5996/MTS) is used to download the data from the MTSe to the
PC. See the user manual of this software. The <Init Modem> key
allows to initialize the modem connected to the MTSe. See
"Connection via a modem" on page 9-2.
On the Centronics line, choose the peripheral connected to the Centronics
connector: printer or keyboard.
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Help
The HELP key allows to access to an electronic manual :
1. a first press on the HELP key display the presentation and configuration of
the MTSe.
2. a second press on the HELP key calls the electronic manual.
Help contents
• The left windows gives the list of the heading. Select the heading using the
"↑" and "↓" directional arrows.
• The right window gives the contents of the selected rubric. To scroll this
window, press the "→", then the "↑" and "↓" directional arrow.
Printing
To allow you to keep a copy of the results as a record, you can, at any moment,
dump the display to:
• the internal printer (if version MTS 5200e),
• an external printer
• or to a file that is stored on a floppy disk in the internal disk drive. To print
stored files report to page 3-27.
You select where you require to print the data in the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
Copying to the internal printer

Use the following procedure to print on the internal printer of the MTS 5200e:
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MTSe Printing
Attention Make sure the printer has paper (see "Loading a new roll of paper"
on page 3-26).
1. Press the SETUP key, then the <System setup> softkey and select the internal
printer.
2. On the "Printer contents" line, select to print either only the trace or only the
table, or both trace + table or the screen.
3. If the Screen option is selected, display the data you wish to print.
4. Press the PRINT key.
The selected copy of the screen is printed.
Attention If there is no print on the paper, check if the roll of paper has been
placed in the printer on the right side (see page 3-26) as only one face
of the thermal paper can be printed.
A header containing the mains acquisition parameters will be printed (see the
following table).
Header
A header including the following informations is printed to the top of the copy .
Table 1: Example of header for OTDR results

Instrument parameters
e
MTS 5200 , 101, 1.27 Instrument used for the acquisition, serial number,
software version.
Module: Identification of the module installed in the OTDR during
SI7926HD, 150, the acquisition (type, serial number).
File parameters
Trace Filename of the trace if it has been loaded from memory
storage device.
Title Title of the trace
Operator Operator name
Cable Id. Identification name for the cable
Origin location Name entered for the origin of the fiber
End Location Name entered for the end of the fiber
Direction Direction of the measurement (origin to end or end to
origin)
Acquisition parameters
Measurement Date Date and time the measurement was made
Laser Wavelength of the laser used to make the measurement
Pulse Pulsewidth used to make the measurement
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Table 1: Example of header for OTDR results

Range Range used for the measurement
Resolution Space between measurement points
Averaging Number of seconds of averaging for the measurement
Fiber Number Fiber number
Fiber parameters
Index Index of the fiber
Scatter Coeff. Back scattering coefficient of the fiber
Result parameters
Splice Threshold Threshold for splice display.
Reflec. Threshold Threshold for reflective event display.
Slope Threshold Threshold used to display the slope.
Display Ghosts Selection of ghost display.
Fiber End Threshold Threshold used to detect the end of the fiber.
Launch cable Location of the end of launch cable (see page 5-4)
Table 2: Example of header for WDM results

Instrument parameters
e
MTS 5200 , 865, Instrument used for the acquisition, serial number,
3.22 software version.
Module: Identification of the module
5071 WDM, 280, (type, serial number).
File parameters
Trace Filename of the trace if it has been loaded from memory
storage device.
Title Title of the trace
Operator Operator name
Cable Id. Identification name for the cable
Origin Name entered for the origin of the fiber
End Name entered for the end of the fiber
Test point Identification name for the test point
Fiber number
Comments
Measurement Date Date and time the measurement was made
Laser Wavelength of the laser used to make the measurement
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Table 2: Example of header for WDM results

Frequency Frequency range in THz
Resolution Filter resolution
Averaging Number of seconds of averaging for the measurement
Threshold Threshold used to detect the channels
S/N Distance Distance between the channel peak and the reference
point for the noise
Noise Acqu BW Reference bandwidth used for noise acquisition
High sensitivity Power scale range
Channel detection Detection reference
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Examples of OTDR print out

The following examples concern the 4 possibilities given in the menu <System
setup>, on the line Printer/Print Contents: print of the trace only, the table only,
the trace and the table, the screen.
Example of printed "Trace"
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Example of printed "Table"
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Example of printed "Trace + Table"
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Example of hardcopy
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Loading a new roll of paper

Attention The paper rolls must be stored in a cool, dry and shaded place.
see reference on page 11-7.
An internal device detects the end of the roll and triggers display of "No paper".
Also a red line is marked on the paper, beginning approximately 1 meter from
the end of the roll.
• On any new roll of paper remove the adhesive and cut back at least one turn
of paper from the beginning of the roll to eliminate all traces of glue which
could damage the print head.
• Remove the protective cover of the printer below the instrument by undoing
the two thumbscrews.
The paper feed path, marked on the printer itself, is given below:
Paper blocking
lever
Rear panel
Paper feed path

• Push the lever up
• Position the new roll of paper and feed the paper by hand following the path
indicated below, until it comes out of the rear panel.
• Push the lever down.
• Reposition the printer cover and secure it by tightening the two
thumbscrews.
Coping to an external printer

To do this you must first connect a compatible printer to the Centronics
connector on the rear panel of the MTSe.
External Printer configuration
Use the following procedure to set the correct printer configuration. In the
SYSTEM SETUP menu:
1. Select the option External in the Printer windows.
2. Select the printer used on the line Printer type : see "Choice of the external
printer type" on page 3-16.
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3. On the Printer contents line, select to print either the trace, or the table, or
both trace + table or to make an hardcopy of the screen.
4. In the I/O interface windows, line Centronics, select the Printer option.
Printing on an external printer
Use the following procedure to print on an external printer:
1. Display the data you wish to print on the screen.
The selected copy of the screen is printed on the external printer. The same
header as for the internal printer is printed (see "Header" on page 3-19).
Copying to a file on a floppy disk

You can dump the displayed screen as a graphic file to include it in reports using
many popular desktop publishing software packages.
Use the following procedure to copy to a file on a floppy disk:
Attention Make sure FILE is selected for PRINTER in the SYSTEM SETUP
menu (see "Choice of printer" on page 3-16).
Use the following procedure to copy to a file on a floppy disk:

1. Press the FILE key and select the Media : Floppy disk, the File naming:
Manual or Auto (see "Filename" on page 8-2), and the file format (see "File
format" on page 8-11).
2. Display the screen you wish to copy.
A copy of the screen is saved on the floppy disk in the selected format and
with the selected file name.
Attention If you create several consecutive files on the same disk you must
enter a new name before each press of print or the same file will be
used and its contents replaced each time. Only the last screen copied
is saved if you do not change or increment the file name each time.
Visual fault locator function

This VFL option available in the OTDR module, allows transmission of a visible
red light (continuous or at 1 Hz) in a fiber, in order to find faults in the OTDR
deadzone or to identify fibers.
When the VFL function is selected in the Instrument Setup menu, a softkey
allows the choice between the CW or 1 Hz transmission.
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Optical Talk Set Function

This function is available as an option with the OTS modules. It consists of a
headset and microphone.
It allows two users situated at each extremity of an optical link to communicate.
Each extremity of the link must be equipped with a combined Laser source/
Power meter:
• two MTSe, each equipped with an OTS module with the Talk Set option.
• an MTSe (equipped with an OTS module with the Talk Set option) and an
OTS type 7940X (with Talk Set option).
The Talk Set function can be in three states:
• not selected (the icon shaded).
• selected but not active (icon light with headset light): the standby mode,
ready to receive a transmission.
• selected and active (icon light with headset dark): communication has been
established.
Establishing communication
1. At each extremity of the fiber:
• Connect the Laser source of one of the OTS to the Power meter of the other
and vice versa, with the aid of two jumpers or two optical links.
• Plug the headset plug into the corresponding socket on the rear panel of the
OTS module.
2. If the instrument calling is an MTSe, press the SET-UP key and validate the
Talk Set function from the Instrument Configuration menu (see page 3-12).
• the Talk Set icon becomes light with the headset light.
• The icon appears at the top of the screen.

• A message is sent to the other extremity of the fiber and an audio signal is
given from the receiving instrument.
3. If remote instrument is ready to receive a communication (in standby), it
transmits a validation signal to the calling instrument.
• The MTSe Talk Set icon becomes light with the headset dark.
• Telephonic communication can be established.
• Press the <Talk Set> then the <Volume ++> or <Volume - -> keys to adjust the
earpiece output level.
4. If the remote instrument is not ready to receive a communication (Talk Set
function not validated): the icon remains light with the headset light. It
becomes light with the headset dark as soon as the correspondent calls.
5. At the end of the communication, on the MTSe, press the <Select> key to
disable the Talk Set function. The icon is displayed shaded.
Note The Talk Set function can be used during OTDR measurements. If
this function is validated at the same time as the OTDR module, it is
possible to call a correspondent during an acquisition.
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Specific key functions when the Talk Set is active

Pressing the <Talk Set> key calls the following keys:
<Com. Laser>Toggles the transmitted signal wavelength between 1550 and 1310
nm. This key is also available in the standby state. A 1550 nm wave
length provides communication of greater distances than a 1310
nm wavelength.
<Volume ++> and <Volume - - >
Adjust the ear piece volume.
<Ringing> Causes an audio signal to be transmitted from the distant
instrument with which you wish to establish communication.
<EXIT> Returns to the configuration keys.
Introducing a user logo

The Wavetek logo that appears by default in the help windows and in the
headers of printouts can be replaced with the user’s logo.
Conditions
Dimensions of user’s logo
The user’s logo must have the following dimensions:
Height ≤ 40 pixels
Width ≤ 400 pixels (this dimension must be a multiple of 8)
Height x width ≤ 8000
Format of user’s logo
Bitmap 16 colors.
Configuration of MTSe
The MTSe must be equipped with a floppy disk drive.
Method of integrating a logo

On the PC, using a "Paint" type drawing application:
• create a file at the dimensions of the new logo. Modify it if necessary to meet
the conditions above.
• save the file as a bmp format file, type "Bitmap 16 colors".
• copy the logo file onto the floppy disk
On the MTSe :
• insert the floppy disk
• press the FILE key and find the file corresponding to the logo (see "Finding
files" on page 8-18).
• press the <Load logo> key.
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• the new logo appears on the screen: it will now replace the previous logo on
the help pages obtained by pressing the HELP button. It will also be present in
headers of the printouts.
Note It is possible that the colors selected on the PC are not the colors dis-
played on the MTSe. It is then recommended to integrate a logo in
black & white.
Troubleshooting
Nothing happens when the ON/OFF switch is pressed.
Make sure that the internal battery is installed or that the mains adapter is
connected.
You are using the MTSe normally when it suddenly switches off.
The instrument may be configured to automatically switch off after five
minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life (see "Auto off" on page 3-14).
The MTSe injection level indicator shows a bad connection.
Clean the MTSe optical socket with dry air.
Clean the input connector of the fiber under test.
The charge is not working (i.e. the charge LED does not switch on when the unit is AC
powered and is off.
There is no battery in the unit or the battery has a good level of charge.
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4 MTSe Controls 4
This chapter describes the MTSe commands:
❏ Front panel commands: buttons, softkeys, screen, etc …
❏ Rear panel commands: connectors (power, RS 232, Centronics), disk drive,
optical connector.
Note The MTSe is a multi-tasking instrument: the user can simultaneously
make an acquisition, modify the configuration parameters, print the
results and access an internal memory directory or floppy disk direc-
tory.
Front panel
The MTSe front panel contains the controls, display and the indications necessary
to analyze the measurement:
• the display and, to the right, the associated softkeys.
• the ON/OFF switch and the On and battery charge leds.
• the direct access keys:
HELP to call the on-line help pages,
PRINT for all printing operations,
FILE for all file storage and management,
START/STOP to execution measurements, and the “Run” indicator to show
that a measurement is underway,
RESULTS for all measurement analysis operations
• the Run led flashing when the laser is on.
• directional arrow keys .
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Display screen Softkeys
Charge On Help Print File Results Run Set-up Start ↑

On Off Stop ←→
↓
Front Panel
Display screen and softkeys

The MTSe is equipped with a large display screen that provides excellent
resolution and that can also be backlit:
• either an 8.4 inch TFT color screen (option 5000/COL)
• or an 8 inch passive color (option 5000/PAS) or B/W screen with adjustable
contrast.
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Horizontal line localisating Acquisition parameters used:

the display part of the type of module,
trace with respect to the exact wavelength at 25°C (nm)
complete trace. Icon representing pulsewidth,
Positions of the cursors the actual function index of refraction (IR),
are represented by little : printing, copy on fiber number N,
vertical lines. floppy disk, etc... way, time and date of the start
acquisition
Battery(ies) charge
Title of the X&Y Lock marker Actual
level or mains power
displayed trace scales icon time
icon
Event number Range indicated after >>
A and B cursor position, A-B cursor delta

distance, slope and attenuation difference Measurement results. Actual function of
between two cursors. softkeys
Example of OTDR trace display results

Any operation or programming errors are signaled by a message on the screen.
Help information can be called at any time by pressing the HELP key.
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Directional arrow keys

The directional arrow keys have two principle functions:
• on the result page, they are used to position zoom and
move the cursor.
• on the setup pages, they are used to scroll though the
menus.
Control keys
The six keys on the screen provide the following functions:
START STOP This START STOP key has two functions. With OTDR module:
- The START function starts an acquisition in accordance with
the chosen parameters. When the key is pressed and held a real
time acquisition is made. The red “RUN” indicator flashes during
the measurement. The results of the measurement are displayed
on the screen at the end of the acquisition.
- The STOP function interrupts the acquisition underway.
SET-UP The SET-UP key calls a menu which provides access to the
following configuration options:
- Test Set up to configure the measurement parameters.
- System Set up to configure the system parameters (display, date,
language, printing, etc …).
- Instrument Set up to configure the instrument (choice of the
module or modules to use).
RESULTS The RESULTS key displays the result (OTDR trace or table) and
allows the measurement to be analyzed.
FILE The FILE key calls the file management menu to save, recall or
delete files from the internal storage media (SRAM or hard disk)
or the floppy disk.
PRINT The Print key starts a printout of the screen or the chosen selection
on the printer configured for the instrument.
HELP Calls the Welcome page giving the main possible actions. A
second press on this key calls the electronic manual (see "Help" on
page 3-18)
Laser activity indicator

The red LED Run flashes the laser is transmitting.
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Configuration menus
• All the configuration menus are accessible from one another by pressing on
the corresponding key.
• The configuration menu can be displayed and modified during an
acquisition or measurement. The parameters that cannot be modified are
dimmed. The menu provides all the possible options with the exception of
the numerical values.
• To move from one parameter to another use the "↑" and "↓" directional
arrows. Once a parameter is selected its values are displayed to the right of
the parameter.
• To modify the value of a parameter, use the "<" and ">" directional arrows to
highlight the option chosen.
• A message at the bottom of the screen indicates how to modify the parameter.
• To leave a configuration menu, the user can press any of the keys located
below the screen or the <EXIT> softkey.
Editing1
In the configuration menus it is sometimes necessary to enter alpha-numeric
information for names of files, results or for remarks.
To call the following menu, press the <EDIT> key.
1. When an external keyboard is used (see "Use of the external keyboard" on page
4-7)
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Edition menu
This menu contains:
• in the central window, the list of characters available (which can be
understood by the DOS system) and, in the upper part of this window, the
text to modify or the text that is being entered.
• on the left side, the keys:
<Valid. Char.> to select the character under the cursor.
<Delete Char.> to delete the character under the cursor.
<No Caps/Caps> to change the chosen characters from uppercase
to lowercase and vice versa.
• on the word, an underscore indicates what character is selected.
To enter text:
• Press the <No Caps/Caps> key, to change the characters proposed from
uppercase to lowercase and vice versa if necessary. This option is not valid for
the file name which are always in capital letters.
• Using the directional arrows position the cursor on the first letter required.
• Press the <Valid. Char.> key.
• The character appears in the upper frame.
• Repeat the above steps for the following characters
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To delete a character in a text:

• Position the cursor on the character
• Press the <Del Char.> key
Repeatedly pressing this key deletes the proceeding characters.
To insert characters in the text:
• Position the cursor on the character proceeding the point you want to enter
text.
• Position the cursor on the character you want to insert.
• Press the <Valid. Char.> key
• Repeat the above steps to insert the following characters.
Leaving the Edit menu
• Press the <Exit> key or any hard key.
Note If a file name is being edited only valid DOS characters are accepted.
Use of the external keyboard

The external keyboard (option 5000/keyb) facilitates data entry for set up, file
naming and comments, and for remarks in the table of results.
Keyboard connection
• Connect the keyboard to the Centronics connector of the MTSe.
• Using the SET UP / System Setup keys, access the Interface I/O setup menu.
• On line Centronics, choose the option Keyboard.
Note The keyboard must be connected to the MTSe before selection in the
menu.
If the keyboard is used, it is not possible to use an external printer.

Equivalence between external keyboard and MTSe keyboard
Althrough the external keyboard is mainly intended to stand in for the MTSe
editing menu, it can replace all the MTSe keys except the ON/OFF key.
• Softkeys at the right side of the screen are replaced by the function keys F1 to
F6.
• Hard keys below the screen are equivalent at Ctrl followed by the first
character of the key (except for the Setup key equivalent to Ctrl U).
• The arrow keys have the same function on the external keyboard and on the
MTSe (except for the comment edition in the File menu).
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Editing a text from the external keyboard
Function External keyboard

Help Ctrl + H
Print Ctrl + P
File Ctrl + F
Results Ctrl + R
Start/Stop Ctrl + S
Set-Up Ctrl + U
← ↑ → ↓ ← ↑ → ↓
Softkey 1 to 6 (from top to bottom) F1 → F6
Exit Enter
Abort Escape
To edit a title or an identification in the setup menu or a remark in the table of

results, using the external keyboard :
• press Enter to open the edition menu.
• enter the text
• press Enter to quit the editing menu
• The ESC key allows to quit the editing menu without recording the text
Edition of a comment in the File menu
• Move down the cursor to the Comments windows
• Press enter to open the Edition menu
• edit the text (3 lines of 18 characters max.)
• press enter to go to the next line
• use the ↑ and ↓ keys to go from on line to the next or the preceding
• on the third line, press enter to quit the editing menu and store the text.
• Press the Esc key to quit the editing menu without storing the text.
Rear panel
The rear panel contains the following elements:
• the mains power adapter socket for charging the batteries,
• the floppy disk drive (optional)
• the RS 232 connector
• the Centronics connector for the external printer or keyboard connection
• the optical module or modules
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On the MTS 5200e only, if the corresponding options are present :

• the internal printer
• the connector IEEE
VFL output Optical Interchangeable modules

(option) connector (OTDRs in this example)
Connector for RS 232 Floppy disk Centronics

12 V mains connector drive (option) (printer / keyboard)
adapter
IEEE connector Internal printer Computer display output
MTS 5200e only
Example of rear panel configuration

(MTS 5200e with IEEE and internal printer options)
Fiber connector
The optical connector is used to connect the MTSe to the fiber you wish to test.
The connector is protected with a dust cap which should remain in place when
the fiber is not connected.
Floppy disk drive (option)

The floppy disk drive is a 3.5 inch, 1,44 Mb, high density (HD), MSDOS format
unit.
The floppy disk drive enables:
• the installation of new MTSe software versions.
• the storage of trace and measurement result files for use at a later date.
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Serial port (RS 232)

A 9 pin serial connector (RS232 DTE) allows a direct connection to a modem for
programmed operation.
5 1 MTSe pin Function Input/output

1 DCD ←
2 RxD ←
3 TxD →
4 DTR →
5 GND →
9 6 6 DSR ←
Port RS232 7 RTS →
8 CTS ←
9
Attention In the case of a connection to a computer (PC for example) which has
also a DTE behavior, use a cord inverting pins 2 and 3,
4 and 5, 8 and 9.
It can be necessary to use a male/femelle adapter.
Parallel port (Centronics)

25 pin connector (Centronics) allowing the connection of an external centronics
printer or a keyboard.
MTSe pin Printer pin Line name

1 1 STROBE
2 2 D0
3 2 D1
4 2 D2
5 2 D3
6 2 D4
7 2 D5
8 2 D6
9 2 D7
10 10 ACK
11 11 BUSY
12 12 PE
13 13 SLCT
14 14 AUTO FEED
15 32 -ERROR
16 31 INIT
17 36 SLCT IN
18-25 19-31 GND
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IEEE port
Optional, for MTS 5200e mainframe only: 24 pin parallel port allowing the
connection to a controller.
Reference of the option: 5200/IEEE.
Computer display output

Optional, for MTS 5200e mainframe with color TFT display only: 15 pin port
allowing the connection to a projector or a monitor.
Reference of the option: 5200/VGA
When a monitor or a projector is connected, press the key <VGA> in the menu
SET-UP / System Setup to switch to the VGA display.
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5 Using an OTDR module 5

This chapter describes the different steps required to make a measurement:
❏ The configuration of the acquisition (manual, auto, etc.) and the acquisition
parameters.
❏ The choice of the results to display.
❏ The start of measurement (acquisition)
❏ The analysis of the results (events, table of results).
❏ Automatic measurements (detection and measurement).
❏ Semi-automatic measurements (by addition of markers)
❏ Manual measurements.
❏ Both end measurements.
❏ Fault locator mode
❏ Macro.
OTDR Test SET-UP*

To set up the OTDR and then make a measurement of the fiber under test the
following parameters need to be configured:
❏ Acquisition parameters: Laser wavelength, Acquisition mode, Pulsewidth,
Range, Acquisition time, Resolution.
All these parameters are configured from the Acquisition menu of the OTDR
Test Setup window.
❏ Measurement result display parameters: Splice threshold, Reflectance
threshold, Slope threshold, Display ghosts, Slope measurement method,
Display results on trace (with or without launch cable), Display notes in table.
All these parameters are configured from the Result menu of the OTDR
TEST SETUP window.
❏ Fiber parameters: Wavelength, Reflective Index, Section A_B,
Backscattering coefficient.
All these parameters are configured from the Fiber Parameters menu of the
OTDR TEST SETUP window.
❏ Trace identification information: Trace Title, Operator name, Cable
identifier, Fiber number, File number auto-incrementing, Origin location, End
location, Measurement direction.
*. if an OTDR module is installed
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All these parameters are configured from the Identifiers menu of the File
Manager window and can be entered before or after the acquisition.
To select the required acquisition, you must call the OTDR TEST SETUP
window measurement result display parameters and fiber parameters, pressing
the <SET-UP> button. If either the SYSTEM or INSTRUMENT SETUP windows
are already displayed press directly the <Test Setup> key.
Automatic test setup
With Both end measurements
OTDR TEST SETUP window

In these windows, the selected parameter is high-lighted or in a different color.
Select this parameter using the ↓ and ↑ directional arrows.
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The available choices are displayed on the screen; these depend on the chosen
function. Make the required choice with the ← and → directional arrows.
Selecting measurement acquisition parameters

You can choose the following measurement acquisition parameters, from the
Acquisition menu of the ODTR TEST SETUP window, regardless of the type of
measurement made on the trace:
Laser Choose the wavelength for multi-lambda modules: the values
provided depend on the modules installed.
All: each acquisition is made on all the available wavelengths.
Mode Choose the acquisition mode:
Manual.
Auto: the unit will automatically configure the best acquisition
parameters according to the fiber under test.
Pulse Depending on the modules. See Technical specifications chapter 9.
Range Depending on the modules. See Technical specifications chapter 9.
The range you can select depends on the pulse width you select.
The range values you can select for each pulsewidth are given in
section "Ranges" on page 11-13.
Resolution from 4 cm to 160 m according to the module.
No measurement sampling. The available values depend on the
Range and on the Acq. time selected.
AUTO : the resolution is automatically chosen depending on the
Range and Acq. time parameters.
Acq. Time From 5 s. to 10 mn
This acquisition period is used for real time or averaged
acquisition. For example, if 1 minute is selected and a real time
acquisition is performed, the real time period will be 1 minute.
Test Auto
The key <Test Auto> sets the following parameters:
• Acquisition parameters
Laser All
Mode Auto
Resolution Auto
• File parameters (see page 8-1)
Autostore Yes
Fiber Num Increment Yes
File naming Auto
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Selecting measurement result display parameters

You can choose the following measurement result display parameters from the
Result menu of the OTDR TEST SETUP window:
Splice threshold: Selection between: ALL, NONE or any value in dB between
0 and 6.00 in 0.01 dB steps.
Factory default value: ALL
Reflec. threshold: Selection between: ALL, NONE or any value in dB between
-11 and -99 in 1 dB steps.
Slope threshold: Selection between: ALL, NONE or any value in dB/km
between 0 and 2.00 in 0.01 dB/km steps.
Factory default value: >0.10 dB/km
Note If after a measurement, no results are displayed on the trace, make
sure that the ALL parameter has been selected in the display options.
Fiber end threshold It is advised to choose the AUTO option (factory default
option) for which the end of fiber is automatically detected.
The MANUAL option allows to select a specific threshold
for the fiber end detection, from 3 to 15 dB using the «<«
and «>» arrows keys.
Display Ghosts Choose whether (yes or no) to display ghost informations.
If ghosts are displayed: the reflection icon is shown dotted
in the result table, the reflection value is shown between
parentheses on the trace; e.g. “(R:-50dB)”.
Factory default value: yes.
Note Ghosts are only detected during an automatic measurement.
Slope Method Choose between measurement methods: linear regression

(LSA) or two point.
Factory default value: LSA
Launch Cable Choose to display in the event table, the results referenced
to the launch cable.
- No: all the results are displayed and the reference is the
origin of the fiber.
- Marker 1, 2 or 3: results are referenced from the marker (1,
2 or 3 selected using the «<« end and «>» keys). This
marker is considered as the «end of launch cable" and is the
reference for loss and distance measurements.
Factory default value: No.
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Results on trace Choose to display:

None: the trace only
All: the trace with results and markers
Graphics only: the trace with markers only.
Factory default value: All.
Remarks in table Selection of the display of notes in the table (see "Notes in
table" on page 5-19)
None: no additional display
Note: display of notes entered by the user
Uncertainties: displaying of notes entered by the user and
confidence indicators for the result measurements.
Factory default value: None.
To call the factory default values of the Results parameters, press the <Factory
Default> softkey.
Selecting measurement result display parameters for both end measurement
In the case of both end measurements (see "OTDR TEST SETUP window" on
page 5-2 :
• some parameters are not available. They are replaced with:
Dist. Spacing Th. Selection of the distance spacing threshold between two
markers (one on the E-O trace, the other on the O-E trace).
If their spacing exceeds the threshold, the markers are
considered as referring to separate events. This threshold is
expressed in percentage of the length of the section before
the event.
Splice Alarm Th. Selection of the splice alarm threshold. If the average loss
results exceeds this threshold, it will be displayed in red in
the table of results.
• The parameter Launch Cable is replaced by the two parameters Launch
Cable O-> E and Launch Cable E -> O allowing to choose a marker End of
fiber for each direction.
Selecting fiber parameters

You can choose the following fiber parameters from the Fiber Parameters menu
of the OTDR TEST SETUP window:
Wavelength: Choose the type of fiber wavelength for which the fiber
parameters will be defined from the following values:,
850 nm MM, 1300 nm MM, 1310 nm SM, 1550 nm SM and
1625 nm SM
Index: Choose the group index N of the total fiber. Selecting a
given index will modify the A_B distance.
- either select the index from 1.30000 to 1.70000 using the
"<" and ">" arrows keys.
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- or select a predefined value : press the <Preset Index>

softkey and select (using the «<«and «>» arrows keys) one
of the cable. See in the following table the index for each
cable type. Once a cable has been selected, press the
<Confirm Index> softkey to validate it.
Wavelength (nm) 850 1300 1310 1550 1625

Corning 62.5/125 1.50140 1.49660
Corning 50/125 1.48970 1.48560
SpecTran 62.5/ 1.49600 1.49100
125
Litespec 1.46600 1.46700 1.46700
SpecTran SM 1.46750 1.46810 1.46810
Lucent Truewave 1.47380 1.47320 1.47320
Fitel (Furukawa) 1.47000 1.47000 1.47000
Corning SMF-LS 1.47100 1.47000 1.47000
Corning SMF-DS 1.47180 1.47110 1.47110
Corning LEAF 1.46890 1.46840 1.46840
Corning SMF-28 1.46750 1.46810 1.46810
ATT SM 1.46600 1.46700 1.46700
Preset index values

Section A_B: Enable the index N calibration, the distance between the
cursors A and B being known. Selecting this known
distance will display the index of the fiber. The limits of the
distance are given by the index (1.30000 to 1.70000).
Scatter Coeff.: Choose the backscattered coefficient K from -99 dB to -50
dB in 0.1 dB steps. Modification of K modifies the
reflectance and ORL measurements. The default values are
given in "Reflectance" on page 1-2.
Acquisition
The MTSe provides three distinct methods of making an acquisition:
❏ A real-time mode, when the MTSe makes up to 10 acquisitions per second
and displays the resulting trace on the screen along with a connection status
indicator.
❏ A rapid automatic mode that allows you to make an acquisition with an
automatic configuration process using the minimum of key strokes.
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❏ A manual acquisition mode that lets you configure your acquisition

parameters exactly for the fiber you wish to test.
After any acquisition (except in real time mode), an automatic measurement is
performed.
With multi-wavelength modules, the acquisition can be started automatically on
all the wavelenghts, each time the START button is pushed.
Note For battery operation, the module will go into sleep mode if no
acquisition is made within two minutes. A message "powering up in
process" appears for few seconds at the next acquisition.
The presence of traffic in the fiber under test is automatically detected (see
"Detection of traffic" on page 5-13.
Real-time mode
To make an acquisition in real-time mode you must first configure all the
acquisition parameters you require and then press and hold the START STOP
key for more than one second.
A real-time mode acquisition cannot be used to make accurate measurements,
because of the high noise level, but is invaluable for quickly optimizing the
connections and observing the fiber while it is being manipulated.
1. Use the following procedure to configure the acquisition parameters you
require for the fiber and the test:
• Either select the Acquisition parameters you require in the OTDR TEST
SETUP window (see "Manual acquisition mode" on page 5-11).
• Or press the SET-UP button to have a direct access to:
- the parameters : wavelength, pulse, range, resolution.
- the change to average mode.
2. Press and hold for more than one second the START STOP key to start the
real-time acquisition.
The red RUN LED comes on to indicate a real-time acquisition is underway
and the screen shows the acquired trace in real-time mode. A connection
condition indicator is also displayed on the screen to indicate the status of the
fiber connection, GOOD or BAD.
Note If the connection is not good, verify and clean the connector.
Note A message "Low injection level, check your connection" is displayed

in real time/ average mode, when the injection level measured is
lower than a third of the max. level.
Connection quality indicator

The connection quality indicator readings provide the following connection
status information:
Status Connection condition

Good A good connection.
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Status Connection condition

Bad Indicates one of the following cases:
There are several connectors close to the front end connector.
One of the connectors is dirty or badly connected.
You must re-connect or change the pigtail.
There is no fiber connected.
For a bad connection condition you can make measurements but very poor
detection results should be expected.
Real-time display
The following illustration shows an example of an acquired trace in real-time
mode.
Acquired trace in real-time mode

To stop or interrupt the real-time mode acquisition, press the START STOP key a
second time.
While the MTSe is operating in real-time mode, you cannot modify any of the
acquisition parameters, the wavelength or select an overlay trace.
You can only make reference and cursor measurements while in the real-time
mode but once the acquisition is stopped, automatic measurements can be
performed.
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Automatic acquisition mode

The simplest way to quickly use the MTSe to detect any faults on your fiber optic
link is to make use of the automatic acquisition function that is provided. This
function allows you to automatically configure the MTSe to use the optimum
acquisition parameters (pulsewidth and range) for the link under test with
respect to the selected time.
Once the acquisition has been made the automatic measurement mode displays
all the detected events on the acquired trace. With the trace displayed you then
use the powerful analysis functions to quickly identify any faults on the fiber.
Only two measurement configuration parameters need to be set : the laser
wavelength (if a multi-wavelength module is used) and the required maximum
acquisition time.
Note In automatic mode, all the parameters being reconfigured, overlay
and marker functions are not possible when the acquisition is per-
formed.
Setting up the automatic acquisition configuration

In the OTDR TEST SETUP window:
1. Select the Laser wavelength with the Acquisition:Laser option.
2. Select the Auto (Automatic) mode with the Acquisition:Mode option.
3. Select the acquisition period (5 seconds to 10 minutes) with the
Acquisition:Acq. Time option.
Acquisition in auto-configuration mode
When you press the press the START STOP key, the MTSe first executes an
automatic configuration phase which is designed to allow the instrument to
automatically configure the optimum parameters to be used for the acquisition.
To do this, the MTSe executes a three phase automatic configuration process:
• Phase 1: Gives an indication of the quality of the connection (refer to
"Connection quality indicator" on page 5-7).
• Phase 2: Chooses the best range to see all of the fiber under test.
• Phase 3: Chooses the pulsewidth required to accurately qualify the link i.e.
gives the best resolution possible for a given dynamic range.
Note The pulsewidth depends on the maximum acquisition time selected.
• Phase 4 : averaging is realized. Averaged time and number of averages are

displayed. At the end of the acquisition time, the automatic measurement is
performed.
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Start Auto-Configuration
Chose range
Detected Range
Short Medium Long
Choose pulse:
Auto select:
- Pulsewidth
- Range
Acquisition for:
MAX ACQ TIME
Auto-Configuration Process
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Number of Acquisition time in progress

averaging
Acquisition measurement progress display

Note You can push the <START STOP> key at any time to stop the acquisi-
tion measurement. If you do this, an automatic measurement is real-
ized but certain events may not be detected because the instrument
will not have made the required number of averages for an optimum
measurement.
Once the auto-configuration phase has been completed, the parameters are
automatically updated in the Acquisition menu.
Attention The Auto-configuration mode invalidates the "lock markers" func-
tion (see "Locking markers" on page 5-27): the measurement is then
re-initialized.
Manual acquisition mode

The manual acquisition mode makes a fixed number of averages depending on
the maximum acquisition time specified in the menu Acq. Time parameter field
and then stops the acquisition. The acquisition is performed using the previously
selected Acquisition menu parameters. The acquisition can be stopped at any
time with the <START STOP> key.
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Use the following procedure to configure your manual acquisition in the OTDR
TEST SETUP window (refer to "Selecting measurement acquisition parameters"
on page 5-3):
1. Select the Laser wavelength with the Acquisition:Laser option.
2. Select the Manual mode with the Acquisition:Mode option.
3. Select the required pulsewidth with the Acquisition:Pulse option.
4. Select the Range you require, from the options available for the length of
fiber you wish to test, Acquisition:Range option.
5. Select the Resolution value you require with the Acquisition:Resolution
option.
6. Select the acquisition period (5 seconds to 10 minutes) with the
Acquisition:Acq. Time option.
7. Press the START STOP key to start the acquisition.
The red laser activity LED is on to indicate that the MTSe is making an
acquisition and the screen shows the acquisition of the trace as it is made. The
quality of the connection is shown for a few seconds and an acquisition status
indicator is also displayed on the screen to indicate the time remaining to
complete the acquisition.
Acquisition in progress display

8. At the end of the acquisition the acquired trace is displayed on the screen,
and an automatic measurement is performed.
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Note You can push the START STOP key at any time to stop the acquisition
measurement. If you do this, an automatic measurement is realized
but certain events may not be detected because the instrument will
not have made the required number of averages for an optimum
measurement.
Case of the multi-wavelength acquisition

With a multi-wavelength module, to start the acquisition on each wavelength:
• In the Test Set-up menu, on the Laser line, select All.
• Start the manual ou automatic acquisition pressing the START button.
During the acquisition an icon in the upper bar shows that the acquisition is
made on each wavelength.
The several traces are displayed in the same windows and can be used as in the
overlay trace mode (see "Overlay trace function" on page 5-28).
Multi-acquisition icon
Example of acquisition on two wavelength
Detection of traffic
If the fiber connected to the MTSe for analysis is active, no measurement is
possible. The MTSe is fitted with a traffic detector which, in this case, displays a
message indicating the presence of a signal in the fiber being tested. You must
then:
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• Stop the measurement.

• Disconnect the source sending out the signals in the fiber or disconnect the
network fiber.
• Restart the measurement.
Result analysis
Once you have completed an acquisition, Results are displayed to allow you to
analyze the resulting trace.
Report on page 4-3 to see an example of OTDR Trace result display and its
description.
The following functions are provided to make the analysis:
• Display functions: Cursor, Zoom and Shift of trace (horizontal and vertical)
• Analysis functions: Events, Addition of markers and Event Table
• Expert functions: Trace Overlay, Manual measurements, Free and Lock
markers, Delete measurement results and perform an automatic
measurement.
Using the cursors

The cursor function allows you to position the A and B cursors on the trace, to
position or remove markers on the trace. Using the cursors in combination with
the Slope, Splice and ORL functions lets you make individual measurements of
any events on the acquired trace.
The cursors are represented as vertical axes:
- the selected cursor(s) is (are) a plain line
- the non-selected cursor is a dashed line.
Use the following procedures to use the cursor functions:
Cursors positioning/shift
When a trace is displayed on the screen, a key allows selection of the A or B
cursor or the selection of both cursors. The selected cursors are shown with a
plain line.
Use the < and > direction arrows to move the cursor (or the cursors) on the
trace.
The window displays the following values below the trace:
• the distance of each cursor from the origin
• the distance between the two cursors
• the slope between the two cursors
• the attenuation between the two cursors
When one of the cursors goes off the screen, a horizontal shift is performed. Use
the ↑ and ↓ keys to make a vertical shift.
If a cursor is off the screen when you select it, as soon as you start to move it, it
will appear at the edge of the screen nearest to its last location.
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Zoom and shift functions

Zoom function
The Zoom function allows you to analyze a detected event in greater detail.
Using the Zoom function in combination with the Event function allows you to
quickly verify any uncertain events.
The zoom of the display is made around the selected cursor. If <Cursor AB> was
selected the zoom is made at the mid point between the cursors.
The position of the displayed part of the trace with respect of the complete trace
is located by a (grey or yellow) line on the top of the trace window. The cursors
are represented by small vertical dot on it.
To gain access to the zoom function:
• Select a cursor and put it at the point of the trace to verify
• Press the <Shift> key in order to display Zoom
• Use the "<" and ">" keys to zoom in and out.
Note To reset the zoom and see the full trace, press and hold simulta-
neously the "<" and ">" keys.
Successive zooms on each event

• Zoom in on one of the event.
• Press the <Event> key.
• Use the "<" and ">" keys to move successively the display window on each
event.
Shift function
The Shift function allows you to shift the trace on the screen using the arrow
keys.
The Shift is centered on the intersection between the selected cursor and the
trace. This allows to scroll horizontally the trace on the screen, following
vertically the trace, thus maintaining the trace in the screen.
To gain access to the shift function:
• Select eventually a zoom level.
• Press the <Zoom> key in order to display Shift.
• Use the arrow keys to shift the trace in the chosen direction.
Events
Event display criteria
The Event function of the MTSe is an invaluable tool for quickly positioning the
cursor on detected events that have been measured and have their results
displayed on the screen.
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Once you have made an acquisition and have results, you can simply press the
Event key to move the cursor from event to event. Using this function in
combination with the ZOOM and CURSOR keys allows you to rapidly analyze
the fiber. When moving from one event to another, the zoom value is retained
(except if this is not possible).
Notes In order to display all the events, verify that the thresholds are set to
ALL in the TEST SET UP menu.
In order to display the results on the trace, verify that the Results on
trace option is activated in the TEST SET UP menu.
The display of an event depends on the selected attenuation and reflectance
thresholds. It will be displayed if either of these values is above a threshold given
in the TEST SET UP menu (refer to "Selecting measurement acquisition
parameters" on page 5-3). Both results for an event will be displayed if both can
be calculated. The following table lists examples of faults displayed for various
attenuation and reflectance thresholds.
MTSe will display a value if the attenuation or

Ex. Thresholds set
the reflectance has the following values
Attn. Refl. Attenuation Reflectance
1 0.05 dB - 60 dB > 0.05 dB > - 60 dBa
2 1 dB - 15 dB > 1 dB ≥ - 15 dBb
3 6 dB --- > 6 dB
a. example: a - 43 dB value will be displayed.

b. example: a - 14 dB value will be displayed but a - 20 dB value would not be
displayed.
The event reflectance is always measured unless all the elements of the event
cannot be measured, e.g. Peak saturation or an event lost in noise. In such cases
instead of giving the exact calculated reflectance value e.g. -30 dB, MTSe displays
> - 30 dB to indicate that the reflectance is worse than -30 dB.
The display of a slope depends on the selected slope thresholds. It will be
displayed if the value is above a given threshold in the TEST SET UP menu (refer
to "Selecting measurement result display parameters" on page 5-4).
The following is an example of only hunting for all splice events that produce a
loss of greater than 0.05 dB.
• Select the different thresholds of the events to be detected by pressing the
SET UP key.
• Use the RESULTS key followed by the <Event> key to quickly move to each
event that results in an attenuation greater than 0.05 dB.
Two point relative measurements can be made using the <Event> key in
conjunction with the two cursors. This enables you for example to analyze the
loss budget of a link which has a launch cable.
1. Position one of the cursors at the end of the launch cable.
2. Select the other cursor.
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3. Use the <Event> key. The measurements given are the true distance from the
beginning of the link, and the attenuation of the link plus the attenuation of
the connection.
This function may also be used to determine the loss budget for a partial section
of the fiber under test.
The <Event> key is directly linked to the Table of Results which is described
below.
Table of results
Two types of tables of results are available with the MTSe:
• A single line table below the full trace display giving the type and
characteristics of the event nearest the current cursor on the trace.
• A eight line table listing the events around the current cursor. The event line
nearest the cursor is highlighted. The highlighted line is updated if you move
the cursor or select the next/previous event.
Notes In order to display all the events, verify that the thresholds are set to
ALL in the TEST SET UP menu.
In order to display the results on the trace, verify that the Results on
trace option is activated in the TEST SET UP menu.
To see this table, in the Results window, press the <Table> key. To scroll the table
if it has more than 7 lines, either move the cursor, or press the <Event> key then
the ↑ or ↓ keys.
Note Each event is identified on the trace by an order number.
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Table of results
To return to the display of only one line of the table, press the <Trace> key.
Information given for each type of event detected

• the type of event with its associated event number:
Non-reflective event (e.g. a splice).
Reflective event (e.g. a connection).
Reflective ghost.
Slope of the fiber (when no fault follows the slope).
End of the fiber.
ORL measurement
Global ORL measurement
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Event marker when a measurement cannot be made. If an added

event is too close of an existing event, this icon appears on the
trace and on the table for the second event, but no measurement is
made : a manual measurement is necessary to have results for this
event.
End of launch cable: losses and distances are referenced from this
marker.
• The distance from the beginning of the fiber to the event, given in meters
(kfeet or miles).
• The attenuation loss of the event causes, given in dB.
• The event reflectance, if any, in dB (or ORL if an ORL measurement has been
performed).
• The slope value before the event.
• The section length, between the event marker and the previous marker.
• The total loss budget of the trace given in dB.
The Event Result Table is totally interactive and reflects the actual measurements
that you make. Whenever you carry out an operation on the acquired trace the
Event Result Table is immediately updated to show the result of the operation
you made.
When a reflective event is saturated, the maximum value is displayed with a >
sign. This indicates that the real reflectance is greater than the given value (e.g. >-
29.5 dB means that the reflectance could be -18 dB).
When the Results on trace is activated in the TEST SET UP menu, the loss,
reflectance and slope measurements are shown on the trace.
The reflectance of a ghost event is displayed in brackets on the trace.
Notes in table
To each event:
• a note (40 characters max) can be associated.
• an uncertainty indicator concerning the displayed result
They are displayed in the table, below the event line, if they are validated in the
"Test Setup" menu of the "Result", in the Remarks in Table option.
Notes
For each wavelength, a maximum of 16 notes are possible.
For each note 40 characters can be entered. When uncertainties are validated,
only the first 17 characters will be displayed or printed.
Note Each note is associated to an event. So, if this event is erased, the
note will be erased too.
To enter a note:
• in the table, choose the event
• press the <Expert> key
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• press the <Notes table> key and select the Notes option
• enter the note in the Edit menu.
• press the <Exit > key.
The user can display indicators in the result table to evaluate the uncertainty
about the result. This function must be validated from the Test Setup menu, in
the Result window with the Remarks in table option.
Indication of the level of confidence in result table
The following remarks are possible:
Indication of the level of confidence in result table
Concerning loss measurements
2c manual Result of a manual measurement between the reference and the

cursor, “two cursor” method.
5c manual Result of a manual measurement according to the “five cursor”

method.
Global The loss displayed is the global result for Fresnels that are not
sufficiently separated.
Close evts Several events being too close, only the attenuation of the last
is displayed.
Concerning slope measurements
Few points Slope measurement using the linear regression method not
using many acquisition points.
2 points Slope measurement using the “two point” method.
Automatic detection and measurement

The automatic measurement performed at the end of the acquisition allows you
to quickly detect all the events on the trace. All the detected events are then
measured and displayed with automatic event markers. Then only the
measurement results, or a table of results, are displayed for any of the events that
are above the thresholds set in the OTDR TEST SET UP menu. The results are
also displayed on the trace if the Results on trace option of the OTDR TEST SET
UP menu is selected.
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Note If only automatic measurements are to be made, verify that the lock
marker function is not activated (i.e. icon not shown in the
title bar of the display).
Using this method of detection and measurement allows you to rapidly find all
the events on the fiber under test.
If an automatic measurement does not detect all the events, additional manual
measurements can be made.
To delete all the markers, select <Expert> followed by <Delete Results>.
When no measurements have been made, if you want to make an automatic
measurement, select <Expert> followed by <Auto measure>.
The following measurement sequence is recommended:
1. Full automatic measurement. The instrument automatically locates and
measures the events.
2. Addition of markers (in the case of low loss splices and close events). In this
case, the MTSe automatically measures the slopes before and after the
selected markers and measures the splice losses.
3. Addition of manual measurements if necessary (in the case of very close
events). The MTSe follows the user measurements. All previous
measurements are retained.
Note If you only want to perform automatic measurements when a mea-
surement is already in place:
1. Press the <Expert> key.
2. Press the <Delete results> key.
3. Press the <Auto Measure> key.
Addition of markers
When performing measurements, it is recommended to use the following
configuration:
• set thresholds to All in the TEST SET UP menu.
• set Results on trace to YES in the TEST SET UP menu.
You can manually position event markers anywhere on the trace where you want
to make specific measurements using the automatic measurement mode with
markers.
You can also specify locations where you want to position additional markers to
those automatically placed during an automatic measurement. You can then use
the automatic measurement mode with markers to display the results of all
measurements made using the combination of these markers.
Display of markers
Markers are represented by :
• if they are placed by automatic measurements or with the <Marker> key.
• if they are placed by manual measurements in Expert mode.
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Adding markers
To add event markers:
1. Select a cursor.
2. Use the positioning arrows to move the cursor to the position where you
want to add a marker.
3. Press the <Marker> key.
4. An event marker is displayed at the cursor location and a full measurement is
immediately performed. The slope before the marker will start just after the
previous marker (or the front end dead zone), and the slope after the marker
will end just before the next marker or the end of fiber.
Warning about markers
Note Do not add markers (with the marker key) after manual measure-
ments, because this will convert automatically all the manual mea-
surements.
Note If two markers are too close, they appear on the trace and on the
table but no measurement is made for the second marker. In this case
a manual measurement is necessary to have results for both markers.
Note There are two sets of markers: one for 1550 nm, the other for 1310
nm. Markers defined for 1550 nm will not be used at 1310 nm and
vice versa.
Important If the <Marker> key is pressed when the cursor is very close to an
existing marker, this marker will be deleted.
Deleting markers
To delete a marker, position the cursor on the marker and press the <Marker>
key. The selected marker is deleted and a full measurement without the marker is
immediately performed.
To delete several successive markers, use the <Event> key to go to the first
marker and press the <Marker> key as many times as necessary to delete the
markers. The cursor will be positioned automatically on successive markers.
Deleting markers may lead to incorrect measurements.
Addition of manual measurements

Once you have made an acquisition with or without an automatic measurement
you can add manual measurements of any events on the trace using the cursors
in conjunction with the splice, slope and ORL functions. Whenever manual
measurements are made, it is recommended to set to ALL the result thresholds,
and to activate the Results on trace option in the OTDR Test Setup window.
The manual measurements are controlled with the <Manual> key accessible
from the Results page, after pressing the <Expert> key.
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Making Slope measurements

To make a manual slope measurement:
• Press the RESULTS button to call the trace.
• Position the A cursor at the start of the section of the trace where you wish to
measure the slope.
• Position the B cursor at the end of the section.
• Successively press the <Expert>, then <Manual>, then <Slope> keys.
The specified fiber section’s slope is measured.
Slope measurement results
The result is displayed on the screen between the slope identifiers [ ].
The measurement results are also available in the event result table and can be
displayed by pressing the <Table> key, if it is not already displayed (after
pressing the <Exit> key to leave the Expert functions) :
• under distance is given the distance between the beginning of the trace and
the end of the slope;
• under section is given the distance between the previous marker (if no
marker : between the beginning of the link) and the end of the slope. This
section is not the distance between the two slope identifiers [ ].
In this case Distance = Section (distance between the beginning of the link and the end of the slope)
Slope measurement
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If no result is displayed
If no result is displayed this can be due to:
• the display slope measurement result threshold is higher than the slope you
are trying to measure,
• the Slope Threshold option in the OTDR Test Setup menu, is set to NO slope
display.
• the distance between A and B is too short.
To delete a slope measurement
To delete an individual slope measurement result, superpose the A and B cursors
on the concerned slope and press the <Slope> key.
Making splice and reflectance measurements

There are two methods of making manual splice measurements on the trace: the
two cursor method and the five cursor method.
The five cursor method is the most accurate, because it takes into account the
difference in level between the slope before the splice and the slope after the
splice. It is recommended to always use this method if possible.
If a slope measurement cannot be made, due to very close events where the dead
zone does not permit a slope measurement, the two cursor method should be
used. The two cursor method takes into account the difference in levels between
the cursors.
Before making either type of measurement, set the display splice and slope
measurement result thresholds you require with the Splice Threshold and Slope
Threshold options (All is recommended) in the OTDR Test Setup window. You
should also enable the Results on trace option.
Two cursor method
To make a two cursor splice measurement, press the <Result> key:
1. Position cursor A exactly at the position of the fault and the cursor B after the
splice you want to define. Select the A/B cursor.
2. Successively press the <Expert>, then <Manual>, then <Splice> keys.
The splice event marker is positioned at the point defined by the first (left)
cursor and the result is displayed on the screen. If the event is reflective, the
reflectance value is also measured and displayed. These results are also
shown in the event result table.
Important To perform a two cursor splice measurement always use the cursor
A/B.
If no result is displayed this is due to: the display splice measurement result
threshold being higher than the splice you are trying to measure, the threshold is
set to NO splice display, or the Results on trace function being disabled.
Important If you try to measure a splice on a slope, the measurement is not car-
ried out and the “slope found in region between two cursors” error
message is displayed.
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Two cursor splice measurement result
Five cursor method

To make a five cursor splice measurement:
1. Measure the slopes that precede and follow the fault to be measured using
the slope function.
2. Position the cursor at a point between the two slopes (at the location of the
fault).
Attention Select cursor A or B, do not select the cursor A/B or a 2 cursor splice
measurement will be performed.
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Five cursor splice measurement result

3. Successively press the <Expert>, then <Manual>, then <Splice> keys.
The splice event marker is positioned at the point defined by the cursor and
the result is displayed on the trace and in the event result table.
Important To perform a five cursor splice measurement, when the <Splice> key
is pressed, either the A or B cursor must be selected, NOT the cursor
A/B.
Note If no result is displayed this is due to: the display splice measure-
ment result threshold being higher than the splice you are trying to
measure, the threshold is set to NO splice display, or the Results on
trace function being disabled.
Note If you try to measure a splice on a slope, the measurement is not car-
ried out and the “slope found in region between two cursors” error
message is displayed.
Manual ORL measurement

The ORL can be measured for a section of the fiber.
Use the following procedure to measure a section of the trace:
1. Position the A and B cursors to define the section you want to measure.
2. Successively press the <Expert>, then <Manual>, then <ORL> keys.
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The ORL is measured for the section of the trace defined and the result
indicator shows the ORL in dB in the table of results and on the trace.
ORL measurement result
ORL on a saturated trace

When events are saturated, then the ORL value is given with a < sign. This
means that the real ORL is less than the value displayed.
Locking markers
To lock the markers in order to repeat exactly the same measurement on a future
acquisition or another trace, press the <Expert> key then the <Lock markers> key.
The lock marker icon is displayed in the display title bar.
The locked markers will then be used to realize the next measurements either at
the end of the acquisition or when recalling a trace.
Note This function locks markers placed by the automatic measurements,
the <Marker> key and measurement markers added manually
(<Manual> key).
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Recommended sequence
The following sequence is recommended:
1. Make an automatic measurement
2. add markers using the <Marker> key.
3. add required manual measurements (<Expert> / <Manual> key)
Attention If a marker is added using the <Marker> key, after performing man-
ual measurements, then all markers on the trace ( . AUTO and
MANUAL) will be converted to AUTO markers and an automatic
measurement will be made using these manual markers. Previous
slope results will be lost, 2 point measurements will be recalculated.
Whenever the lock markers icon is displayed, the automatic measurement
following an acquisition is executed using the markers that were present before
the acquisition.
If you only want to make a measurement without markers, press the <Free
Markers> key to deselect the lock markers option.
Overlay trace function

The Overlay Trace allows you to have up to 4 traces on the screen at the same
time. This function is very useful :
• for comparing traces acquired from several fibers in the same cable,
• for comparing traces from the same fiber over a period of time or at different
wavelengths.
• for comparing traces resulting of measurements made in both directions of
the fiber (see "Both End Measurement" on page 5-32)
In order to do this, the instrument is equipped with an overlay memory where
the trace files to be overlaid can be stored. These traces can be:
• the current trace, for comparison with traces of new acquisitions.
• traces stored on a floppy disk or internal memory, for comparison with the
current trace.
Overlay conditions
When traces have been set in the overlay memory, if an acquisition is made with
acquisition parameters compatible with the overlay trace (pulsewidth and
range), the acquired trace will remain on the screen to allow the comparison with
the stored traces.
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Example : overlay of 3 traces
Transferring stored traces to the overlay memory

To display up to 4 traces originating from the memory, with the erasing of the
current trace or the traces already loaded, do as follows:
• Find the file as described in the section "Finding files" on page 8-18.
• Press the <Load> key.
• Press the <Main+Overlays> key : as the traces are loaded, they progressively
disappear from the file list.
• At the end of the loading, the Results screen is displayed: the first trace
selected is the active trace (green on a colored screen), the other traces being
overlaid.
Display of overlaid traces
• Traces are of different colors (the active trace is green).
• The name of the displayed traces is on the top of the screen, the same color as
the trace ( the active trace name is in square brackets).
• The markers are located:
- on the active trace by the usual symbol ,
- on the other traces by vertical dash.
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Adding overlay traces

With one or more traces already displayed, you can add other traces to the
display (up to 4 traces on the screen at the same time can be displayed). To do
this:
• Press the FILE key, and then in the Memory menu select the trace files to be
added (see "Selection of several files" on page 8-18).
• Press the <Load> key.
• Press the <Add Overlay> key: as the traces are loaded, they progressively
disappear from the file list.
• At the end of the loading, the Results screen is displayed: the new traces are
displayed superimposed with the already existant traces.
Note If the number of selected files is above the allowed total of traces to
be displayed, then a message indicating that only a partial load will
be carried out: only the first selected traces of the authorised total of
4 will be displayed.
Overlaying the current trace
To copy the current trace in overlay memory use the following procedure:
• With the current trace displayed on the screen, press the <Expert> then
<Overlay> key, then on <New>.
The current trace is stored in the overlay memory: it is shown dimmed (or,
with a color screen, in a different color) and it is automatically shifted above
the new trace.
• It is possible to start a new acquisition.
Press the <New> key to copy the current trace in the overlay memory.
Note In the case of Multi-trace display with a multi-wavelength acquisi-
tion, pressing the <New> key removes all the displayed traces leav-
ing an available space for new acquisitions.
Swapping overlay traces

Measurements can only be made on the trace that is active and not on overlay
traces. To make a measurement on an overlay trace you must swap it with the
active trace. To do so, press the <Swap> key.
Removing traces
To remove a displayed trace, you must first make it active (see previous section),
then press the <Remove> key.
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Shifting traces
Manual shift of the current trace
To vertically shift the active trace while the overlaid traces remain at their
original position, select the Cursor mode, then use the ↑ or ↓ arrow key.
Manual shift of all the traces
To simultaneously shift the displayed traces, select the Shift mode, then use the ↑
and ↓ arrow keys.
Automatic shift of the traces
This vertical shift is made according to the active cursor location on the current
trace. A key in the Expert/Overlay menu, allows the following choice:
Cursor
Active trace
Y Scale Exact
Y Reset
1 Div. Y Scale Shift
1 Div.
Y reset Focus the display on the active trace and adjust the
overlaid traces at the cursor-current trace intersection
point.
Y Scale Shift Impose a vertical shift of one division between the traces at
the level of the cursor
Y Scale Exact Remove any Y shifts: the traces are at their exact position.
Exiting the overlay menu

To exit the overlay menu, press the <Exit> key.
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Both End Measurement

The Both End measurement function allows the results of measurements made in
both directions of the fiber (Origin to End or End to Origin) to be used to obtain
more accurate splice and connector loss results.
Measurement Principles
The Both End measurement function uses the Trace Overlay function "Overlay
trace function" on page 5-28.
The traces obtained form the two measurements (one in each direction) are
displayed with event markers. They are first displayed superimposed, then one
of them is inverted (left ↔ right), in order that the markers associated to the same
events are on the same horizontal position (see "Both End Measurement display"
on page 5-34).
The Both End measurement result table show the following loss types:
• The O -> E and E -> O* losses correspond to the measurements made in each
direction. They are different because the insertion loss and reflectance
thresholds of the segments situated at either side of the event are different.
• The last loss is equal to half the sum of the two previous losses. By thus
taking the average value of both previous results we eliminate the error due
to the difference of the reflectance thresholds from either side of the event.
Therefore this loss corresponds to the real value of the insertion loss of the
event.
• The loss displayed in the last line of the table represents the total loss of the
analysed link.
It is possible to define a splice loss threshold beyond which the result is
displayed in red in the table. This threshold can be selected in the OTDR TEST
SET menu, on the Splice Alarm Th. line, (see "Selecting measurement result
display parameters for both end measurement" on page 5-5).
Execution of a Both End measurement

Display of two traces O to E and E to O saved in memory
In this case, before loading these traces, you have to check that:
• the two traces have not the same direction (E->O and O->E); if necessary
change the direction in the Memory Info menu, on the line Direction from the
FILE page.
• measurement results are available for both traces.
To load the traces, from the FILE page:
1. Select the required file and display it by successively pressing the <Load>
and <Trace> keys.
2. Select the other file required and successively press the <Load> and
<Overlay> keys to superimpose it over the previously displayed trace.
*. O=origin, E=End
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Acquisition of the two traces

If you need to make an acquisition in both directions:
• Make a measurement in one direction. The corresponding trace is displayed
in the Results page.
• Successively press the <Expert>, <Overlay> and <2 Traces> keys to put this
trace into the overlay mode.
• Make the second measurement in the other direction. The corresponding
trace is displayed as the active trace.
Note The active trace (trace displayed as normal OTDR trace) serves as the
distance reference.
Note To swap the traces so the trace in overlay mode becomes the active
trace, press the <Expert>, <Overlay> and <Swap> keys.
Accessing the Both End measurement mode

Successively press the <Expert>, <Overlay> and <Both End Overlay> keys. The
overlayed trace is inverted.
Attention The <Both End Overlay> key is only present if two compatible traces
are displayed.It is not available if the traces are not compatible or if
there are more than two traces.
The two traces are aligned on the x axis, by taking into account the launch cables
declared "Launch Cables" on page 5-35. The markers corresponding to the same
event, on each trace, are therefore superimposed on the X-axis. A small gap can
separate these two markers linked to the same event (e.g. gap due to a slightly
different length of the fiber according to the measurement direction). You must
select in the OTDR TEST SET menu, on the line Dist. Spacing Th., the threshold
beyond which the markers will be considered as linked to different events.
Description of the active and non-active traces
• The active trace is represented in green (dark grey with a monochrome
screen), the other trace is in blue (light grey with a monochrome screen).
• The characteristics of the active trace are displayed in a status bar above the
trace.
• The active trace is represented with its markers and measurement results.
• On the non-active trace the markers are represented with a vertical dash.
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Data corresponding to active trace
Active trace: n te
green (or dark) n atte
nt e
u me
doc
Non-active trace:
blue (or light)
Simplified marker
The active trace in this

example is O to E
Both End Measurement display
Changing the active trace

If you are in Cursor or Zoom/Shift mode, press the <Evt OE> key. The event
search function is activated and can be started with the directional keys.
Pressing the <Evt OE> key again causes the active trace to become non-active
and the non-active trace to become active. The markers and results are then
displayed on the new active trace.
Changing the active trace keeps the active cursor at the same position, this allows
a new marker to be easily positioned on the new active trace at a position marked
by the cursor on the previously active trace.
Both End measurement method
To obtain the Both End measurement results in the result table, all the events
must have been detected and measured in both directions. If the automatic
measurement has not detected an event in one of the directions:
• On the corresponding trace there is no maker for this event.
• In the result table there is neither the corresponding loss value (E to O or O to
E) nor the real calculated loss value.
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Results displayed
in red if they
exceed the splice
alarm threshold
defined in the
OTDR TEST SET
Non detected event Total result of the fiber link menu.
(distance and loss) without
Result Table
A marker must therefore be placed on the corresponding trace, at the position
where the event was detected in the other direction. A measurement is then
made automatically at this marker (see "Addition of markers" on page 5-21).
To do this, see "Changing the active trace" on page 5-34.
Carry out the same procedure for all the non detected events on each trace. The
result table should then show all the results.
If one or more splices could not be measured in semi-automatic mode, for
example if the segment of the fiber is too short to make linear regressions, then
manual measurements must be made (see "Addition of manual measurements"
on page 5-22).
Launch Cables
If the fiber uses a launch cable at one or both ends, it is possible to eliminate
results linked to launch cables in identifying it or them in the menu SET-UP / Test
Setup / Results on lines:
- Launch Cable O->E
- Launch Cable E->O.
In each case the identifiers “Marker 1” or “Marker 2” and “Marker 3” are
available.
Example:
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Origin launch Fiber Under Test Extremity

cable Launch Cable
launch cable O-> E launch cable E-> O
Marker 1 Marker 1
Saving Both End measurement result table

Once the result table is complete, it is possible to save it as an ASCII file which
can be imported into EXCEL. This file has the extension .OEO.
First the two traces must be saved if they have been created or modified.
• Save the active trace, by pressing the <Store> key, after choosing the WTK or
SOR format.
• Swap the active trace.
• Save the other trace, by pressing the <Store> key, after choosing the WTK or
SOR format.
• Save the both end measurement result table by pressing the <Store both end>
key.
Note The traces and the both end measurement result table must be saved
in the same directory. Otherwise when recalling the table, the associ-
ated traces are not recalled.
Note If the traces have been modified and not saved the MTSe will refuse
to store the both end measurement result table.
Note This table contains the links to the two trace files, so when it is
loaded, the traces are loaded too.
Opening the table with Excel

To open the table with Excel, select “Tabulation” as the field separator. To do this
in the Excel Text Import Wizard click on the “Delimited” radio button then press
the <Next> key. Check the “Tab” check box and press the <Finish> key.
For more details about this function, see "Transferring MTSe file (table) to Excel"
on page 8-11.
Loading the both end measurement result table
If one of the two trace files, or both files, have been modified or deleted after
saving the table, the MTSe will import the table but will not import the traces
which will be replaced by two straight horizontal lines. A warning will also be
displayed on the screen during loading.
Note Loading a table is only possible if it has not been modified by a
spread sheet program (Excel or other).
Exiting the both end measurement mode

Use either of the following two methods to exit the both end measurement mode:
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• Return to the normal display of the two traces in overlay by successively

pressing the <Expert>, <Overlay>, <Standard overlay> keys.
• Return to displaying a single trace by successively pressing the <Expert>,
<Overlay>, <1 trace> keys.
Note The MTSe also exits this mode if a new trace is loaded or a new
acquisition is started and the trace obtained is not compatible with
the active trace.
Fault locator mode

Function
The Fault Locator detects the distance from the beginning (origin) of the fiber to
the end, thus locating any possible break in the fiber.
Choice of function
Press the SETUP key, then the <Config. Instrument> key and select the Fault
Locator icon "Instrument Set up" on page 3-11.
Configuring the test
Press the <Config. Test> key. Three parameters must be defined:
Acquisition Laser wavelength of signal emitted (1310 or 1550 nm, 850 or 1300
nm, 1550/1625 nm depending on module).
Index index of fiber. It is then possible either to choose this index
directly by using the arrow keys < and >, or to choose the
type of cable in the proposed list by pressing the <Preset
Index> key. In this latter case, move the cursor to the type
of cable by using the < and > keys, then press the key
<Confirm Index> to validate this choice. See "Preset index
values" on page 5-6.
Fiber end threshold Loss threshold corresponding to the end of the
fiber being detected: Auto or Manual (from 3 to15 dB).
The Auto position is recommended.
Starting the test

Press the START/STOP key.
The test is configured automatically, then a bar graph indicates the state of
progress of the test and the number of acquisitions made.
By default, the test lasts 1 minute, but it may be stopped at any moment by
pressing the START/STOP key.
At the end of the test, the instrument measures the distance of the end of the fiber
and displays the value in the chosen units.
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Fault location
The OTDR trace is also displayed with the cursors A and B placed on the end of
the fiber. Cursor and Zoom keys are available.
Messages indicate how to return to the instrument configuration menu (SETUP
key) and to locate the end of the fiber again (START key).
The trace may be saved as a normal trace (see chapter 8). After it has been
recorded, it may be viewed:
• either in OTDR mode (with analysis) if the OTDR function is chosen in the
Instrument configuration menu.
• or in Fault location mode (with indication of end of fiber), if the FAULT
LOCATOR function is chosen in the Instrument configuration menu
Macro
The macro function gives the possibility of starting a sequence of actions (up to
200) by only a single key.
There are five macros :
• Three user macros (1 to 4)
• A predefined macro, macro 5 (DUAL LASER) which starts a bi-lambda
measurement with storage of acquisition and comparison of traces.
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Macro menu
Starting a macro (Play)

• Press the SET-UP, then the <Macro> key.
The Macro menu appears.
• Select the macro to use
• Press the <Play> key if you want to execute the actions with the same delay
as when creating the Macro; press the <Fast> key to execute the successive
actions of the Macro without any delay.
1. For the user macros (1 to 4), the configuration of the MTSe is restored, like it
was when the macro was created.
2. All the actions saved in the macro will be executed (the delay between actions
has been saved).
Note Pressing one of the keys interrupts the macro.
At any time it is possible to quit the macro menu by pressing the
<Exit> key
Note The configuration of the MTSe is not modified when the predefined
macro is played.
Attention After a software up-grade the macros previously created may not
functions correctly if they use keys which have been modified.
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Creating a user macro 1 to 4 (Learn)

Precautions before creating a macro
• Set-up the MTSe.
When a macro is played, the MTSe set-up is restored to the state when
creating the macro. Therefore it is advised to set-up the MTSe before creating
the macro. The macro will then be executed faster and will occupy a smaller
file.
• Prepare the sequence of actions.
When creating a macro, delays between actions are saved too. When
executing the macro, there delays will be respected if the Macro is started by
<Play> and they will be ignored if it is started by <Fast>.
To create a user macro:
• Press the SET-UP key, then the <Macro> key (see "OTDR TEST SETUP
window" on page 5-2).
The macro menu appears.
• Select the macro 1 to 4 to define.
• Press the <Edit> key and give a name to the macro (see "Editing" on page 4-5).
• Press the <Learn> key.
The preceding macro will be erased. Then you are requested to:
- either confirm the creation of a new macro with the <Confirm> key.
- or stop the operation with the <Abort> key.
Note If the operation is confirmed, the macro save the actual MTSe config-
uration. This configuration will be recalled with the macro. See "Use
of the macro to store a configuration" on page 5-41.
• After confirmation, enter the successive actions (set-up, acquisition, storage,
etc.). 200 actions can be saved. The delay between each action is also saved.
• After the last action, go back to the set-up menu using the SET-UP key and
press <Macro end>.
Note If the created macro does not work, increase the pause after the disk
store or print steps.
Saving a macro on a floppy disk

Saving macro on floppy disk allows the user to copy macros from one MTSe to
other ones.
To save a macro on floppy disk:
• In the file menu, select the macro file name.
• In the macro menu (called by the SET-UP then <Macro> key), select the
macro to save.
• Press the <Store> key.
The macro is stored on the floppy disk with the extension.mac.
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Loading a macro from a floppy disk

• Press the FILE key.
• Press the <Explore> key and select the directory of the floppy disk.
• Press the <Open Dir> key and select the macro file. It has a .mac extension.
• Press the <Load Macro> keys. The keys <Macro 1>, <Macro 2> , <Macro 3>,
<Macro 4> are displayed.
• Select one of these positions to transfer the macro.
Use of the macro to store a configuration

With the MTSe set-up with the configuration you wish to save:
• Press the SET-UP, then the Macro key.
The Macro menu is displayed.
• Select one of the three user macros and press the <Edit> key to eventually
change the name.
• Press the <Store> key and confirm the action.
• Press the <Macro end> key.
The MTSe configuration is saved in the corresponding macro. Loading this
macro will load the configuration.
Set-up parameters saved in the macro
• the instrument set-up (OTDR for example).
• the test set-up.
• the markers if they are locked (by the <Expert> /< Lock markers> function).
• in the file menu, the Auto-increment and the auto file naming.
• zoom/shift value, cursor positions, etc.
Note Instrument and test set-up can only be restored if the instrument is
equipped with the corresponding module.
Macro 5 description
The macro 5 starts a measurement at each wavelength (1310 and 1550 nm or 850
and 1300 nm) and stores the results.
Parameters to set-up before starting the macro
1. Acquisition parameters
- Manual mode
- Pulsewidth
- Range
- Resolution
- Acquisition time
2. Configuration parameters
- OTDR Module: Dual-wavelength
- File naming: Auto
- File Nbr Increment: No
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- Markers: not locked

- Fiber Number
The macro 5 starts the following actions:
• acquisition for the selected time
• storage of acquisition and results (first wavelength)
• overlay
• wavelength change
• new acquisition for the selected time
• storage of acquisition and results (second wavelength)
• incrementation of the fiber number.
• return to the Macro menu.
Note The macro 5 can only be started with the <Fast> softkey.
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6 Using the OTS module 6

This chapter describes the different steps required to make an OTS measurement:
❏ OTS Test Setup
❏ OTS Result Display
❏ OTS measurements
❏ Result acquisition methods
OTS Test SET-UP1

To set up the OTS and then make a measurement of the fiber under test the
following parameters need to be configured:
❏ Light source parameters (if available): Wavelength, Transmission mode,
Scanning, Power type and Unit required.
All these parameters are configured from the Light Source menu of the OTS
Test Setup window.2
❏ Power meter parameters (if available): Wavelength, Range, result storage
mode and storage frequency, Real Time mode, Unit required, External
Attenuation and Alarm Threshold.
All these parameters are configured from the Power meter menu of the OTS
Test Setup window.2
1. If an OTS module is installed

2. To call the OTS TEST SETUP window to select the required source and power
meter parameters, press the <SET-UP> button. If either the SYSTEM or IN-
STRUMENT SETUP windows are already displayed press the <Test Setup> key
to call the OTS TEST SETUP window.
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Using the OTS module MTSe
OTS TEST SETUP window (including light source and power meter)
In these windows, the selected parameter is high-lighted. Select this parameter
using the ↓ and ↑ directional arrows.
The available choices are displayed on the screen; these depend on the chosen
function. Make the required choice with the ← and → directional arrows.
Selecting Light source parameters

You can choose the following Light source parameters, from the Light Source
menu of the OTS Test Setup window:
Wavelength The required source:
1310 nm or 1550 nm for LASER source,
850 or 1300 nm for LED sources.
Mode Choose the transmission mode:
CW: Continuous signal.
270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 KHz and 2 KHz: the source transmits a
modulated signal at the frequency selected.
Emul. OLS: to communicate with an Acterna OLS or OFI
instrument.
Scanning The source then switches every 10 seconds between the two
wavelengths and provides a signal indicating the
wavelength of the transmitted signal. When the Scanning
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mode is selected, the output power is calibrated (CAL).

In the "Emul. OLS» mode the signal is alternated every 4 s.
in order to be compatible with the TwinTest mode of the
OLS and OFI Acterna series.
Power Mode only available with laser sources.
Choice of the output power of the laser source:
CAL: Output power calibrated at 1 mW i.e 0 dBm.
VAR: Variable power from 0 to - 10 dBm.
Note The Power option is only available if the continuous signal (CW)
mode has been selected and the Scanning mode is NOT selected. If
this is not true the output power is calibrated by default.
Unit Choice of the transmitted power unit: W or dBm.
Selecting Power meter parameters

You can choose the following Power meter parameters from the Power meter
menu of the OTS Test Setup window1:
Wavelength Selection from: Auto, 850nm, 1310nm, 1550nm or User.
(Selecting the User wavelength allows you to select the
exact wavelength you require with the User Select menu
option described below).
User Select Selection of the any wavelength value between 800 nm to
1650 nm in 1 nm steps, using the arrow key <- or ->.
Note The User Select menu option is only available if User has been
selected from the Wavelength menu option.
Range The measurement range of the power meter: Auto, mW, µW

or nW. If Auto is selected the optimal range is chosen for
the Power meter acquisition.
Mode Selection of the measurement result storage method: None,
Autostore orAutoprint.
None: No measurement results are stored.
Autostore: The autostore mode automatically stores the
measurement results to a file at the time interval selected
with the Auto Time function described below. Refer to
"Manipulating stored data" on page 8-16 for the description
of the file storage function.
Autoprint: The autoprint mode automatically send
measurement results to a printer connected to the
1. During storage and printing operations none of the menu options apart from
the Unit and Alarm Threshold can be modified.
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instrument at the time interval selected with the Auto Time

function described below.
User Select Selection of the any wavelength value between 800 nm to
1650 nm in 1 nm steps, using the arrow key <- or ->.
Time Auto Choice of the time interval between measurements for
Autostore or Autoprint. This interval can be a period
(between 1 second and 11 hours 59 minutes and 59
seconds), in 1 second increments. It is selected by the
Arrow key <- and ->.
Real Time Choice of the real time or averaging mode. When this mode
has not be selected the power meter is, by default, in
averaging mode.
Unit Selection of the measurement unit: W, dBm or dBr.
Ext. Attenuator Entry of the value (0 to 30 db) of an external attenuator, if
one is being used. It is selected by the Arrow key <- and ->.
Alarm Threshold Selection of the required alarm threshold (-70 to +30 dBm).
OTS Results Window

The OTS Results window contains the Light source display and Power meter
display. These are only displayed if they have been selected from the Instrument
Setup window and if they are available.
Depending on the selection made they are either both shown together or only the
single selected unit.
The <Source> and <Power meter> softkeys select either the Light source or the
Power meter functions in the OTS results window.
A key also provides the results in memory to be displayed.
Note When this memory is recalled with both the Power meter and Light
source windows, the Light Source window is reduced to a single line
at the bottom of the screen.
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OTS Results Window (including light source and power meter)
Light Source
Light Source Display
The Light source display provides all the details of the currently selected Light
source configuration. It also contains the specific softkeys required to control the
various functions of the Light source when it is selected.
• The selected wavelength.
• The light power in the selected unit and the non-selected unit.
• The power mode: Laser (or LED) Off, Calibrated or Variable (for laser source
only).
• The transmission mode: CW or the modulated frequency (270Hz, 330Hz,
1KHz, or 2KHz). The icon is displayed when the modulated
frequency mode is selected.
• SCANNING and the icon when the scanning mode is
selected.
• the icon when the source is in operation.
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Light Source Softkeys

The following softkeys are available when the laser source function is selected
from the OTS Results window:
<Laser On> / <Laser Off> (or <LED on> / <LED Off>)
used to switch the light on and off. When <Source> is
selected from the OTS Results window the <Laser On> (or
<LED on>) switches on the source and the other specific
source softkeys are displayed. When the source is on the
softkey is labelled <Laser Off> (or <LED off)> and the icon
is displayed next to the wavelength indicator.
Note None of the following softkeys are available unless the source is on.
<Toggle Laser> (or <Toggle LED>)

switches between the two wavelengths: 1310 and 1550 nm
with laser source, 850/1300 nm with LED source.
Note None of the following softkeys are available unless the CW transmis-
sion mode is selected.
<Send Lambda> transmits a lambda signal to the Power meter to

automatically switch the power meter to the wavelength of
the source.
<Mode> this key allows the transmission mode to be chosen: CW or
modulated frequency: 270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz.
With laser source, if the CW and variable power option has been selected, the
arrows keys increases and decreases the laser output power. It is then displayed
on the left side of the screen.
<Return> exits the source functions and returns the <Source> and
<Power meter> selection softkeys.
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Source Power in Laser on Power in Toggle between Laser On /

wavelength: selected icon non- the 2 Off
1310 or 1550 nm unit selected wavelengths
unit
Power mode SCANNING Transmission mode Send Lambda (only available if

indicator: LIGHT mode icon indicator: CW, signal to the VARIABLE
OFF, 270Hz, 330Hz, radiometer (if power mode is
CALIBRATED or 1KHz, 2KHz or Power = selected)
VARIABLE SCANNING Calibrated)
Laser Source Display (if available)
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Source LED On icon Toggle between the LED On / Off

wavelength: 2 wavelengths
850 or 1300 nm
Power mode SCANNING Transmission mode Send Lambda (only displayed if

indicator: LIGHT mode icon indicator: CW, signal to the VARIABLE power
OFF or 270Hz, 330Hz, radiometer mode is selected)
CALIBRATED 1KHz, 2KHz or
SCANNING
LED Source Display (if available)
Power meter
Power meter Display
The power meter display provides all the details of the currently selected power
meter configuration. It also contains the specific softkeys required to control the
various functions of the power meter when it is selected.
• The selected source wavelength: 850 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm (Calibrated
values) or any user value between 800 nm and 1650 nm in 1 nm increments.
• The measured light power in the selected unit and the non-selected unit.
• The selected reference level value in dBm.
• The measured light power cursor showing the value in dB.
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• The selected threshold cursor showing the current threshold in dB. Pressing
the ← and → directional arrows modifies this value.
• The icon that indicates an audible alarm will be given if the measured
power passes the selected threshold.
• The AUTOLAMBDA indicator shows that the automatic selection of the
same wavelength as the source when a send lambda signal is received.
• The AUTORANGE indicator shows that the optimal measurement range will
be used to measure the received light power.
• The AUTOSTORE indicator shows that measurement results will be
automatically saved when the START/STOP direct access key is pressed and
the RUN indicator is on.
• The AUTOPRINT indicator shows that measurement results will be printed
when the START/STOP direct access key is pressed and the RUN indicator is
on.
• The REALTIME indicator shows that the real time mode is selected and the
measured value displayed is being made in real time rather than as an
averaged measurement.
• ATTENUATION INCLUDED if a value has been selected on the Ext.
Attenuator line of the Test Setup menu (Radiometer).
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Wavelength: Light Power Shows that an external Select wavelength

850, 1310, 1550 nm calibrated in selected attenuation has been softkey
or any value between 800 and unit included in the test set-
1650nm in 1nm increments up menu. Set
Selected reference Measured Light Power in Zero adjust reference
level value value cursor non-selected unit softkey value softkey
Autolambda Autorange Autostore and Real Time Threshold

or TwinTest indicator Autoprint indicator alarm
indicator indicator On/Off softkey
Selected Threshold audible Change in real
threshold cursor alarm icon time mode
Power meter display
Power meter Softkeys

The following softkeys are available when the power meter function is selected
from the OTS Results window. Certain selections can also be made from the Test
Setup menu.
• The <Set Ref.> key1 which is used to select the currently displayed value as a
reference value to compare to other measured results. When the <set Ref.>
key is pressed the currently displayed value is displayed below the REF
1. Not available during Autostore or Autoprint operations
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LEVEL legend on the power meter display and remains displayed until
another value is selected.
• The <Wavelength> key1 is used to select the required measurement
wavelength. Each press of the key toggles the available calibrated
wavelengths (850, 1310 1550nm), the currently entered User Select
wavelength and Autolambda automatic wavelength selection.
• The <Zero Adjust> key1 is used to adjust the zero setting of the power meter
when a blanking cap is fitted to the power meter optical input.
• <Real Time>: selects displaying the results in real time (not averaged).
• The <Thre. On> / <Thre. Of> key toggles the audible threshold alarm on and
off.
• The <Return> key exits the power meter functions and returns the <Source>
and <Power meter> selection softkeys.
OTS Measurements
Use the following general procedure to make measurements with the OTS
module:
• Zero the power meter
• Make a reference measurement with a jumper connected between the light
source output and the power meter input.
• Replace the jumper with the fiber under test and measure the power. The
power measured corresponds to the insertion loss of the fiber under test.
Adjusting the power meter zero setting

Use the following procedure to adjust the zero setting of the power meter:
1. Fit the blanking cap to the power meter input to ensure no light reached the
photodiode of the power meter.
Carrying out the zero adjustment without the blanking cap installed will
cause a “Measurement Error” message to be displayed because the
photodiode will have detected too much ambient light.
2. From the OTS Results window press the <Powermeter> softkey to access the
power meter functions of the OTS.
3. Press the <Zero Adjust> softkey.
The zero adjustment is made and <Zero Adjust> key is displayed white until
it is finished.
Making a reference measurement

Use the following procedure to make a reference measurement:
1. Fit an adapter to power meter input in order to connect a jumper.
2. Connect a jumper between the output of the light source and the input of the
power meter.
3. Configure the light source and power meter so that both are using the same
wavelength.
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4. From the OTS Results window press the <Source> softkey to access the Light
source functions of the OTS.
5. Press the <Laser On> (or <LED on>) softkey.
The resulting measured power is displayed on the power meter.
6. From the OTS Results window press the <Return>, then <Power meter>
softkey to access the power meter functions of the OTS.
7. Press the <Set Ref. Level> to store the displayed value as the reference level.
8. Press the <Return> then the <Source> softkeys.
9. Press the <Laser Off> (or <LED off>) softkey to switch off the source.
Measuring the fiber under test

After making a reference measurement use the following procedure to measure
the insertion loss of the fiber under test:
1. Using suitable jumpers and adapters to connect the fiber under test between
the output of the light source and the input of the power meter.
2. Press the SET-UP direct access key to display the OTS TEST SETUP window.
3. In the power meter configuration menu select dBr as the measurement unit.
4. Press the RESULTS then the <Source> softkey.
The resulting measured power is displayed on the power meter and
corresponds to the insertion loss of the fiber under test.
Source Specific Functions

Using variable power (with laser source only)
The output power of the laser source can be modified between 0 and -10 dBM
typically. To modify the output power:
2. In the laser source configuration menu select CW as the transmission mode.
3. Select Variable for the output power.
4. Press the RESULTS direct access key to display the OTS Results window.
5. From the OTS Results window press the <Source> softkey then the <Laser
On> softkey.
6. Use the ↑ et ↓ arrow keys to select the required output power.
Scanning Mode
In the scanning mode the Light source alternately transmits on the two
wavelengths every 10 seconds. To use the scanning mode:
2. In the Light source configuration menu select Yes for the Scanning menu
option. The CW transmission mode is automatically selected when Scanning
is enabled.
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3. Press the RESULTS direct access key to display the OTS Results window.
4. From the OTS Results window press the <Power meter> softkey to access the
5. Use the <Wavelength> key to select the AUTOLAMBDA mode.
6. Press the <Return> key, then the <Source>, then the <Laser On> (or <LED
on>) softkey.
The Light source provides a graphical display of the two sources and
indicates which one is connected to the output during the scanning process.
The power meter automatically switches to the source wavelength and
displays the resulting power measurement.
Transmission of modulated signals

In order to easily identify a fiber under test the Light source can transmit a
modulated signal that can be identified by the power meter. This ensures that
two users at the extremities of a fiber link are connected to the same fiber. To use
this function:
2. In the Light source configuration menu select the required modulated signal
frequency for the Mode menu option. The following frequencies are
available: 270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz and 2 KHz.
3. From the OTS Results window press the <Source> softkey to access the Light
source functions of the OTS.
The source transmits a modulated signal on the fiber. If the power meter is
connected to the same fiber as the source the selected modulation frequency
is displayed in place of the measured power indication. For example, if a
2KHz modulated signal is detected by the power meter the measured power
is replaced by 2000 Hz.
Power meter Specific Functions

Memory Functions
The power meter of the OTS module contains a memory which can contain up to
300 measurement results.
The stored results are displayed in a table format with each line corresponding to
a measurement result. The columns for each measurement gives the following
information:
• the number of the tested fiber
• the date and time of the measurement
• the wavelength
• the power measured in dBm
• the power mesured in dBr
• the level of the chosen reference (if unity= dBr)
• the transmission mode of the measured signal: continued or modulated at a
frequence of 270Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, or 2KHz.
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• To access the memory functions press the <Memories> key. The following
memory functions are displayed.
Name of the displayed memory: Go to :

- OTS RESULTS for the active memory - the top,
- FILENAME for the currently displayed loaded table - the middle
- CURRENT for the results saved during an Autostore operation - the bottom of table
- the last result saved
Clear the 300 lines

of the memory
Number of Selected Save current measured result to selected Sort results in the table
the fiber result in memory location (1 to 300). If the TwinTest by fiber number, time or
memory mode is detected, save the 2 results. lambda
Display of the Memories
Sorting the results in the memory

After pressing the <Display> key, the <Sort Table> gives access to the different
memory sorting options in the displayed table:
- by fiber number (then by wavelength)
- by date
- by wavelength (then by fiber number)
Moving about in the memory
After pressing the <Display> key, the following functions are available:
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• the <top> key moves the display window to the first set of memorised results
in the table
• the <Middle> moves the display window to the middle of the memorised
results in the table
• the <Bottom> moves the display window to the end of the memorised results
in the table
• the < Current Line> moves the cursor to the last memorised result.
Editing the fiber number
The <Edit Fiber Nb> key enables the modification of the fiber number for the
selected result.
If this number is modified in the Memory menu, then it is automatically updated
in the Configuration menu accessed by the File button. Conversely, if a new fiber
number is entered in the File menu, it will be used when the results are next
stored in the memory.
Incrementing the fiber number
The <Incremen Fiber Nb> key increases the number at the next save. This
number is also incremented in the Configuration menu accessed by the File
button.
Saving the current measurement result
To save the currently displayed measurement result (or, if the TwinTest mode is
detected, the two corresponding results):
1. From the OTS Results window press the <Memories> key, then the
<Display> key.
2. Use the <Top>, <Middle>, <Bottom>or <Current Line> key in conjunction
with the ↓ and ↑ directional arrows to select the memory location to store the
result.
3. Press the <Save Result> key.
The current measurement is saved in the selected line of the memory (and in the
following lines in the TwinTest mode).
Automatic result storage

The power meter can automatically save up to 300 results at predefined intervals
while Run is executed with the STOP/START direct access key. When this key is
pressed to stop the execution the File window is automatically displayed to save
the results in a file.
Use the following procedure to automatically store results:
2. In the Powermeter menu select: mode / Autostore.
3. Select the time interval with the Time Auto menu option, 1 second to 11 hours
59 minutes and 59 seconds in 1 second increments.
4. Press the RESULTS direct access key then the <Memories> softkey to display
the memories.
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5. Press the START/STOP direct access key to execute the automatic result
storage sequence.
Note It is possible to integrate manual storage to an automatic storage.To
do this the cursor must be positioned on the last line of the memory.
Then the <Store Results> key appears. Each time this key is pressed
the current result is saved.
Note If the cursor is positioned on the last line loaded in memory, it is
repositioned after each save to remain on the last line. If not it
remains on the last line.
6. The sequence is stopped either when the START/STOP key is pressed to stop
the execution or when 300 results have been saved. The File window is
automatically displayed at the end of the sequence so that the results can be
saved in a file (Refer to "Manipulating stored data" on page 8-16 for a full
description of the MTSe file management).
Saving the memory in a file
When the START/STOP key is pressed to stop the execution or at the end of the
automatic result storage, the File window is automatically displayed so that the
memorized results can be saved in a file.
This file has the extension .OTS.
• Select the media (see page 8-1)
• Select the file naming mode and the file name (see page 8-2, page 8-7 and
page 8-8)
• Press the <Save> key.
Loading memorized results
1. Find the file as described page 8-18.
2. Press the <Load> then the <Table> key.
Automatic result printing

The power meter can automatically print results at predefined intervals while
Run is executed with the STOP/START direct access key.
Use the following procedure to automatically store results:
1. Make sure a printer is connected to the printer port.
3. In the power meter configuration menu select Autoprint as the storage mode.
4. Select the time interval with the Time Auto menu option, 1 second to 11 hours
59 minutes and 59 seconds in 1 second increments.
5. Press the RESULTS direct access key to display the OTS RESULTS window.
6. Configure the light source and power meter with the required parameters.
7. From the OTS RESULTS window press the <Source> softkey to access the
Light source functions of the OTS.
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9. Press the START/STOP direct access key to execute the automatic result
storage sequence.
The results are printed on the printer at the selected time interval.
10. The sequence is stopped either when the START/STOP key is pressed to stop
the execution or when 300 results have been printed.
Choosing a non calibrated wavelength

If a Light source is transmitting on a specific wavelength the same wavelength
can be selected for the power meter.
To select a specific wavelength:
2. In the power meter configuration menu select User as the Wavelength.
3. Select the require wavelength to match the source with the User Select menu
option.
4. Press the RESULTS direct access key to display the OTS Results window. The
selected wavelength is displayed on the power meter display.
Setting an audible alarm threshold

In order to easily detect a measurement result that exceeds a chosen threshold
the power meter is equipped with an audible threshold alarm.
To enable the audible alarm:
1. From the OTS Results window press the <Power meter> softkey to access the
2. Press the horizontal arrow keys to get the required alarm level (or, in the
power meter configuration menu, select the alarm threshold level).
3. Press the <Thre. On> to enable the audible threshold alarm.
4. Press the <Thre. Of> to disable the audible threshold alarm.
Note The alarm threshold can also be selected in the Test Set-up menu.
Transferring OTS table to Excel

See in chapter 8 how to save results in a file and how to transfer OTS table of
results on Excel (see page 8-11).
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Chapter
7 Optical spectrum analyser 7

This chapter describes the different steps in carrying out a spectrum analysis of
an optical signal by an MTS equipped with a WDM 507x module:
❏ OSA configuration test
❏ Display of spectrum and results of the WDM analysis
Configuration of the instrument

After connecting the fiber to be tested to the optical connector, you must select
the OSA module (see "Instrument Set up" on page 3-11), then setup this module.
OSA test setup

To setup the MTSe for an OSA test on a fiber, press the SET-UP button then the
<Test setup> key. The different measurement parameters are displayed.
You may :
1. either choose the default values by pressing the key <Auto Mode>.
Auto Mode Configuration:
• Sweep : Continue
• High Sensitivity: No
• Resolution : Full
• Channel Detection: First sweep
• Signal Threshold: Auto
• Statistic Mode: No
• SNR Methode : Left & Right.
• S <-> N Distance: Auto
• Noise Acq. BW: 0.100 nm.
• Start Screen: Auto
2. or define your own configuration.
The parameter to be modified must be chosen by using the direction arrow
keys «↓» and «↑». The screen will then display the possible options: use the
direction arrow keys ← and → to make a choice.
The different parameters proposed are described below.
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Optical spectrum analyser MTSe
OSA CONFIGURATION TEST
Note When a channel power is higher than10 dBm or when the composite
power of the input signal is higher than20 dBm, a warning is dis-
played and the signal is cut off.
Sweep
Continuous Every two seconds there will be a measurement with a trace
refresh and a real-time display of the results and statistics on these
results.
Single There will only be one measurement and a display of the results.
2. .100 Number of acquisitions required from 2 to 100.
High Sensitivity
No Power scale ranges from +15 to - 65 dBm.
Yes Power scale ranges from - 25 to - 75 dBm.
Resolution
Full Maximum filter resolution (<0.1 nm).
0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 or 0.5 nm.
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Detection parameters
Channel Detection1
1st swap Channels of the first measurement serve as a detection reference.
Grid Manual, ITU and Auto grid serve as a detection reference.
Note The grid selection has priority on the "Channel Detection". For exam-
ple it is not possible to choose Channel Detection = Grid, if the grid
option is Off or Convent.
Signal Threshold1
Channel detection threshold (see "Threshold of channel detection" on page 7-7).
Auto Threshold is automatically determined.
Manual from -79.9 to + 20 dBm.
Statistic Mode
Yes / No To use or not to use statistics.
Note A change in the «Channel Detection» and «Signal Threshold»
parameters will be only transferred to the trace, if the used WDM
module is the one used for acquisition.
Signal/Noise parameters
SNR Method1
Side of the peak where the reference point for the noise is taken (Left, Right, Left
& Right).
S<-> N Distance1
Distance between the channel peak and the reference point for the noise.
Auto distance determined according to the interval (space) between
channels.
at 0.2/ 0.4 / 0.8 nm if the unit is nm
(or at 25 GHz, 50 GHz, 100 GHz if the unit is THz)
of the value corresponding to the peak.
Noise Acqu BW
Reference bandwidth used for noise acquisition:
- standard 100 pm
- values ranging from 10 pm to 10 000 pm.
1. Caution: every change in this parameter is immediately transferred to the trace,

leading to the loss of the statistics.
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Results display parameters

Start screen1
Start of display.
Auto Automatic detection of start of display depending on the channels
detected. Start and end of displays are set automatically.
Full Start of display at 1525 nm (for a 5071 WDM module).
Manual Start of display manually chosen.
1
End screen
Auto Automatic detection of end of display.
Full End of display at 1570 nm (for a 5071 WDM module).
Manual End of display manually chosen.
Tilt and Slope gain

No / Yes Validates measurement and display of max. difference of gain (in
dB) and slope of gain (in dB by nm or by THz) above the trace.
Remarks in table
No / Yes Allows display and entry of notes in table ("Table remarks" on
page 7-11).
Grid
Four different types of grid are available in the Display window of the menu:
Off No grid.
Convent. The grid coincides with the graduations. The interval therefore
varies according to the zoom level.
ITU Press the <Set grid> key to access the ITU grid choices. Two keys
allow to have the ITU grid either only between the A and B cursors
or on the whole band.
Three lines in the menu allows the followings choices:
- ITU reference channel,
- interval (space) between channels: 50, 100 or 200 GHz.
- number of channels: 1 to 100.
Manual Press the <Set grid> key to access a choice of the following grid
elements:
- first channel
- interval between channels:
1. The channels which are out of the screen limits are not in the result table.
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from 50 to 400 GHz by steps of 5 GHz, or

from 0.160 to 8.000 nm by steps of 0.001nm.
- number of channels.
The <Between A and B> key allows to have only between the
cursors the grid with the defined spacing .
AUTO The AUTO grid is lined up to the present channels whatever are
their interval. To get this grid the option «1st sweep» has to be
selected on the «Channel Detection» line. The Grid line and the
Auto option being selected, press the <Save Ref> key to take as
grid reference the location of the detected channels.
Alarms
The results whose standard deviation exceeds a chosen threshold may be
displayed in red in the table.
To define the alarm thresholds:
• select the Alarms line and press the <Set Alarms> key. The alarms selection
menu is displayed.
• Assign Yes to the chosen alarm: the direction arrow keys "<" and ">" allow
you to choose the corresponding threshold value.
According to the chosen statistic, three alarms are possible on:
Delta L (or F): threshold from 0.01 to 4.01 nm (or from 1 to 500 GHz)
Delta P: threshold from 0.1 to 10.0 dB
Delta SNR: threshold from 0.1 to 10.0 dB
Display of WDM results

The results screen obtained by pressing the RESULTS button, presents zones from
the top to bottom displaying:
• the file name (if the result is stored in the memory).
• characteristics specific to WDM test: module name, resolution used (Res),
number of acquisitions used for the statitics (Acq), signal threshold (Th),
distance chosen for the S<->N ratio, fiber number (N:), date and time of
acquisition.
• the trace (see "Trace" on page 7-6).
• the results associated with the A and B cursors of the trace, the type of
channels displayed, the composite power and the total power.
• the results table (see "Table" on page 7-9).
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Module Resolution Number of Signal Distance Fiber Date and hour of

number acquisition threshold SNR number acquisition
Channels
Threshold
Scale
Cursors A and B
Channel numbers
Frequency (or wavelength) and Frequency difference (or Displayed channels (current, found
power at point of the trace wavelength) and the power or exceeding the threshold alarm)
marked by the cursors A and B between the points of the trace Composite power of peaks
marked by the cursors A and B (excluding noise) in dBm and in W.
Example of an OSA test result (with grid)

The <1/2 tabl.> / <Table> / <Trace> key (or the RESULTS button) is used to
obtain:
• either a a scaled-down display of the trace, but with 5 to 8 lines of the table
(depending on whether the table remarks are displayed or not).
• either the table only.
• or the main display of the trace with only one line of the table at the bottom of
the page.
Trace
The trace represents the power (in dBm) according to the frequency (in THz) or
the wavelength (in nm). The detected channels are represented by peaks.
Note When several acquisitions are made, the trace corresponding to the
last acquisition is displayed.
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Cursors
To move the A (or B) cursor by pressing the cursor key, first display <Cursor A>
(or <Cursor B>), then use the < or > arrow keys.
To move both cursors simultaneously, press the cursor key to display the <Curs.
AB> key, then use the < or > arrow keys.
The coordinates of the intersection point of the cursors with the trace are
indicated underneath the trace as well as the frequency difference (or the
wavelength) and the power between these points.
Trace shifting
To shift the trace horizontally or vertically, press the <Shift/Zoom> key to
display <Shift>, then use the direction arrow keys to make the required shift.
Zoom
In order to zoom in on the trace, press the <Shift/Zoom> key to display
<Zoom>, then use the direction arrow keys to zoom in either horizontally or
vertically.
The zoom of the display is made around the selected cursor. If <Cursor AB> was
selected the zoom is made at the mid point between the cursors.
Note To reset the zoom and see the full trace, press and hold simulta-
neously the < and > keys.
The position of the displayed part of the trace with respect of the complete trace
is located by a (grey or yellow) line on the top of the trace window.
You can also manually zoom in on a part of the trace defining the start and/or
end of the screen in the OSA test-set menu (Display windows). In this case, the
channels which are out of the screen limits are not in the result table.
Successive zooms on each event
• Zoom in on one of the event.
• Press the <Event> key.
• Use the < and > keys to move successively the display window on each
event.
Threshold of channel detection
On the trace some peaks corresponding to a noise could be mistaken for
channels. It is therefore necessary to set a power threshold level: only peaks
exceeding the threshold will be considered as channels and included in the
results table.
This threshold is represented by a red horizontal line on the trace:
To display this threshold or not, press the <Expert> key then the <Threshold>
key:
• if the key indicates <Threshold> the threshold is displayed and can be moved
using the "↑" and «↓» arrow keys;
• if the key indicates < Threshold Off> then the threshold is not displayed.
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Grid display
The display window of the trace may contain a grid to facilitate the control of the
position of the channels. Several grid types are possible:
• The Conventional grid has an interval (spacing) indicated in the top right
corner of the window, which varies according to the zoom level.
• The ITU grid uses a channel reference at 193,10 THz and three steps are
possible for the spacing between the channels: 50, 100 or 200 GHz.
• The Manual grid can be defined by the user to correspond exactly to the
channels. The position of the first vertical line must then be defined according
to the wavelength of the first channel, the spacing (from 50 to 400 GHz by 5
GHz steps) and the number of intervals desired.
The grids are defined in the OSA test setup menu (see "Results display
parameters" on page 7-4).
The grid may be put into service either in the OSA test setup menu, or on the
Results page, by pressing the <Expert> key then the <Grid> key.
Display of total power between cursors
To display the total power between the two cursors A and B on the trace:
• Place the cursors.
• Press the <Expert> key, then the <Manual> key, and finally the <T Power A<-
-->B> key.
• The space between the trace and the two cursors is shadowed in grey and the
power is displayed using the «P = -4.95 dBm» format.
• Press the <T power A<-->B> key a second time to remove the total power
measurement result.
Display of Gain Tilt (delta) and Gain Slope results
The MTSe allows for the display of two additional results:
• The Gain Tilt, that is to say the difference between the max. and min. peak
values of the whole spectrum of the signal between the cursors.
• The Gain Slope measured by the least squares method, using a linear
regression algorithm.
To display the results above the channels:
• In the OSA test setup menu, verify that the «Tilt & Slope gain» parameter is
set on «Yes».
• Place the cursors
• Press the <Expert> key, the <Manual> key and finally the <Tilt & Slope> key.
The Gain Tilt is displayed in dB. The Gain Slope is traced and the value is
displayed in dB/THz or dB/nm depending on the chosen unit.
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Total power Gain Tilt Gain Slope
Display of total power, Gain Tilt and

gain slope between the cursors
Overlay
See "Overlay of traces" on page 7-12
Table
Lines
Depending on the choice made in the Set-up menu, in the Detection window, for
the «Channel Detection» parameter, the table contains:
• either one line for each detected channel, if the «1st sweep» option is selected
• or a line for each graduation if the grid option is selected.
Display type
By defect only one line of the table is displayed below the trace.
• To display 8 lines of the table, under the trace, press the <1/2 tabl> key or the
RESULTS button.
• to display 18 lines of the table (without trace), press the <Table> key or the
RESULTS button.
• to display again the trace with only a line of the table, press the <Trace> key
or the RESULTS button.
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Table contents without statistics

In the absence of statistics (see "Detection parameters" on page 7-3), the
parameters given for each channel are as follows:
1. Channel number (the total number of channels is given in the first column
header).
2. Frequency or wavelength (Lambda) of the channel according to the chosen
unit.
3. Spacing between the channels in THz or nm.
4. Power level of the channel in dBm.
5. Noise level in dBm.
6. S/N ratio for the channel in dB.
7. Relationship between channel power and composite power (P/Pcomp) in %.
Table contents with statistics
If the test involves multiple acquisitions (2..100 mode or Continuous mode), then
statistics are conducted on the results. To display these results in the table, press
the <Cont Tab> key, then the <Statist.> key.
Five "Statistics" keys are then available to choose what will be displayed in the
table for each channel:
Key Table Contents

No statist. Channel Freq. or Spacing Level Noise SNR P/
Lambda P comp
Freq or Channel Freq. or Spacing F or L Avg F or L F. or Sdev a F
Lambda Statist. Lambda max Min L. or L
Level Statist. Channel Freq. or Level Avg. P. Max P. Min P. Sdev P
Lambda
Mixed Statist. Channel Freq. or F or L F or L Max Level P min P Max
Lambda min
Statist. SNR Channel Freq. or SNR Avg. SNR Max SNR Min SNR Sdev
Lambda SNR
a. Standard deviation
Press the <Exit> key to leave the Statistics menu.

Channel sort
The channels can be classified in the table in ascending order according to
frequency (or wavelength), level or S/N ratio.
To modify this order:
• Press the <Cont Tab> key, then the <Sort> key.
• Press the <Freq sort> key (or <Lambda sort> depending on the chosen unit),
<Level sort> or <SNR sort>.
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Successive addressing of channels according to the chosen sort

On the trace and in the table, it is possible to make the cursor successively pass
on the channels according to the selected sort order. To do this:
• Use the cursor key to choose the cursor A or B for use on the trace.
• Press the <Channel> key.
• Press on the > or < key to make the cursor jump back to the previous channel
or on to the following channel:
- with the frequency sort, the cursor follows the normal order of channels.
- with the level sort, the cursor follows the order of the channel levels.
- with the SNR sort, the cursor follows the order of S/N ratios.
Table remarks
A remark with the maximum of 40 characters, entered by the user, can be
associated with each channel. For each trace, a maximum of 16 remarks is
possible.
Notes These remarks appear in the table if they have been validated in the
«OSA test setup» menu on the Remarks in table line (Display win-
dow).
Note Each remark is associated with a channel. Therefore, if the channel is
erased, then the remark will also be erased.
To enter a remark:
• Press the SET-UP button, then the <Test Setup> key.
• In the Results window, in the Remarks in table line, select Yes.
• Press the RESULTS button and, if necessary, on the <Table> key to return to
the Table display.
• In the table, select the channel.
• Press the <Expert> key, then the <Notes> key.
• Enter the text of the note by using the edit menu which is displayed (see
"Editing" on page 4-5).
• Press the <Exit> key.
Display of relative results
The table usually gives the results in absolute values. To obtain these results as
relative values, that is with respect to the reference channel, do the following:
• Press the <Tab Cont> key, then the <Absolute Result> key: this key will then
indicate <Relative Result>.
• Move the cursor on to the channel that must be used as the reference.
• Press the <Set Ref Channel> key. The results are then recalculated in relation
to the reference channel.
Current channels- found channels
If the test initiates multiple acquisitions (2..100 mode or Continuous mode):
• the number of «found channels» is registered with the first acquisition and
the position of the channels is stored.
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• during the following acquisitions, the detected channels or «current

channels» are not necessarily the same as the channels found with the first
acquisition.
To choose the channels to be displayed, use the <Current Channels> / <Found
channels> key.
Displaying in red the results exceeding alarm thresholds
To display in red in the table the results exceeding the alarm thresholds that have
been chosen in the OSA test setup menu, proceed as follows:
• Press the <Cont Tab> key, then the <Current channels> / <Found channels>
key until <Alarm channels> is displayed.
Overlay of traces
This Overlay Trace function which allows two traces to be displayed
simultaneously on the screen is very useful to compare either the acquired
spectrums from different fibers of the same cable, or to know how the spectrums
from the same fiber evolve over time.
For this, the instrument has an overlay memory in which the trace to be
superimposed on the current trace must be stored. This memory can be used to
store either:
• the current trace to compare it with traces which will be acquired in the
future.
• a reference trace previously saved on a floppy disk or in internal memory, to
compare it with the current trace.
Overlaying a trace
To copy the current trace in overlay memory, do as follows:
• On the trace display screen, obtained by pressing the RESULTS key, press the
<Expert> key, then the <Overlay>, and finally the <Set overlay> key.
The current trace copied in overlay memory is represented by a pale line (or,
with a colored screen, in blue) which is automatically offset with respect to
the current trace.
• a new acquisition can then be started to compare the new trace with the one
being overlaid.
Transferring a stored trace to the overlay memory
1. Select the trace to be put in the overlay memory by using the procedure
described in "Finding files" on page 8-18.
2. Press the <Load> key, then the <Overlay> key.
The selected trace is then put in the overlay memory: it is represented by a
pale (or blue) line and is automatically offset with respect to the current trace.
It can be compared with the current trace.
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Possible actions after overlaying a trace

Returning to a single trace display
When two traces are displayed, press the <Remove> key to remove the overlay
trace and display only the current trace.
The softkey <View 2 curves> allows you to recall the last overlay trace so that
you can have both traces on the screen again.
Note The trace transferred to overlay memory is stored there and can
therefore be recalled at any time until a new trace erases it.
Removing the Y offset (shift) between traces

To superimpose the overlaid trace and the current trace, press the <Adjust Y>
key: the vertical offset (shift) of the traces is removed at the level of the selected
cursor.
Swapping traces
The measurements can only be carried out on the current trace and not on an
overlay trace. To make measurements on an overlaid trace, you have to exchange
it with the current trace. To do this, press the <Swap> key.
Shifting the current trace
To vertically shift the current trace of the overlaid trace which remains fixed,
press the <Exit> key twice to exit the overlay mode and the Expert mode, press
the <Cursor> key, then use the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys.
Shifting of the two traces
To simultaneously shift the current trace and the overlaid trace, press the
<Zoom/Shift> key to go to Shift mode, then use the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys.
Trace resulting from the difference between the compared traces
When two traces are simultaneously displayed, it is possible to obtain the trace
corresponding to the difference, point by point, between the current trace and the
overlaid trace.
To do this, press the <2 Traces Diff.>. key. The screen then displays the overlaid
trace and the trace resulting from the «Difference».
It is then possible to recall the current trace and to erase the «Difference» trace by
pressing the <Main trace> key.
Exiting the overlay menu
To exit from the overlay menu, press the <Exit> key.
Saving and transferring the results to Excel

To save the test results and transfer them to Excel, proceed as indicated in
chapter 8.
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Chapter
File management
8
8
This chapter describes the following file management functions:
❏ Choosing the storage medium
❏ Storing data
❏ Using stored data (loading traces, copying and deleting a file)
❏ Automatic and manual file naming
❏ Overlaying traces
❏ Formatting a floppy disk
Storage media
For storing and recalling acquisition data MTSe is equipped with the following:
• an internal RAM memory or an optional hard disk
• an optional high density (HD) MS-DOS compatible 3.5” floppy disk drive.
Selecting the storage location

• Press the FILE key.
The File manager window appears.
File Manager Window (example with OTDR module)
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• In the File window, with the directional keys, select the Media/Dir option,
then the support: Internal or Floppy Disk or Hard Disk (options).
When the Media line is selected, the key <Format> is available to format the
selected media (see "Formatting" on page 8-23).
Storing data
Use the following procedure to store the acquired data (trace and result table
displayed on the screen):
1. Press the FILE key, then select the storage medium.
2. If the file must be stored in a directory, press the <Explore> key, select the
directory then press the <Exit> key to return to the file menu.
3. Choose either the automatic storage after acquisition, or the manual storage.
4. Choose the required file naming mode, Manual or Automatic (see "Filename"
on page 8-2). If the auto storage is selected, then the file naming must be auto
or semi-auto. If not, a warning asks, after each acquisition, if the previous file
must be deleted by the new one.
5. Choose the file format (see "OTDR file format" on page 8-11)
6. Press the <Save> key to save the trace and measurement results that are
displayed on the screen to the selected medium.
Note The date specified with the file name is the date of the storage.
Filename
The filename uses the DOS format: eight characters followed by three character
extension.
Different file naming

Note When a trace has been called from memory, the Filenaming option of
the File menu is not available to avoid an inopportune renaming of
this file.
The Filenaming option of the File menu provides the following choices:
MANUAL The name of the file must be entered by the user on the Filename
line, using the menu call by the <Edit> key. This menu display the
available characters (understood by the DOS system) and, in the
upper part the name being entered or to modify. Select the
characters with the arrow keys. The <Valid Char.> key selects the
character on which is the cursor; the <Delete char.> key delete it.
For more details on this menu report to "Editing" on page 4-5.
If a character is entered that is not a valid DOS character, it will be
ignored.
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AUTO The file name is automatically created when it is saved,

conforming to the naming conventions given below.
SEMI-AUTO The file name is automatically created when it is saved,
conforming a code defined by the user.
Warning concerning file naming

Note When saving in internal memory (RAM), if the first character of the
identifier is a digit, it will be replaced with an A in the file name.
Note If the identifier is in lower case, the three characters will be con-
verted to upper case.
Note If the identifier contains less than three characters, the missing char-
acters will be replaced with Xs.
OTDR Module Automatic Filenaming

When you store a data to disk using automatic file naming, the filename is
automatically created using the following file naming conventions:
OTDR module automatic file naming: cccffwps
ccc First three characters of the Cable Id, defined in the

Identifiers section of this menu
Fiber number
ff 0 to 99 decimal code
A0 to YZ alphanumeric code (100 to 999)
Acquisition laser wavelength used for the measurement
3 1310 nm
w 5 1550 nm
6 1625 nm
8 850 nm
9 1300 nm
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OTDR module automatic file naming: cccffwps
Pulsewidth used for the measurement*

A 3 ns
B 5 ns
C 10 ns
D 20 ns
E 30ns
p F 100ns
G 200ns
H 300 ns
I 500 ns
J 1 µs
K 3 µs
L 10 µs
M 20 µs
Direction
s O origin to extremity
E extremity to origin
* the available values are depending on the module used.

When a stored curve is displayed on the screen the filename is indicated in the
display title bar.
OTDR Module Semi-Automatic Filenaming

The semi-auto Filenaming, being selected:
• move the cursor on the line Filename.
• Press the <Edit> key. The following editing menu appears:
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Semi-auto file naming edition

• On the Coding line of the editing menu, define the filename code. For that,
move the cursor on the different line of the menu (in the order you wish for
the coding) and enter the corresponding characters pressing the <Valid
Char.> key.
• On the Title line, enter as much «t» as you want of characters of the title in the
filename. In the above example, 3 «t» has been entered to start the coding,
then the 3 first letters of the title began the filename.
• On the Cabl. Ident., Origin and Extremity lines enter as «c», «o» or «e» as you
want of characters of the concerned identification in the filename.
• On the Fiber Number line, the 2 ff are imperative for the fiber number is
always coded on two characters (see table below). If, after the coding, a f is
remove in the coding, only the last figure of the fiber number will be in the
filename.
• To code Direction, Lambda, Pulse and Resolution only one character is
necessary: see the following table.
• The semi-automatic coding can also include fixed characters, different from
coding parameter characters and selected, as in Manual Filenaming, in the
list located on the 3 last lines of the editing menu.
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Attention when you leave the semi-automatic mode for another mode, the cod-
ing is lost.
OTDR module semi-automatic file naming

t... First characters of the title
c ... First characters of the cable identification
defined in the File windows
Fiber number
ff 0 to 99 decimal coding
A0 to YZ alphanumeric coding (100 to 999)
o ... First characters of the origin location
e ... First characters of the extremity location
Direction
d O origin to extremity
Laser wavelength used for the measurement *

3 1310 nm
w 5 1550 nm
6 1625 nm
8 850 nm
9 1300 nm
Pulse *
A 3 ns
B 5 ns
C 10 ns
D 20 ns
p E 30 ns
F 100 ns
G 200 ns
H 300 ns
I 500 ns
J 1 µs
K 3 µs
L 10 µs
M 20 µs
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Resolution *
0 4 cm
1 8 cm
2 16 cm
3 32 cm
r 4 64 cm
5 125 cm
6 250 cm
7 5m
8 10 m
9 20 m
10 40 m
A 80 m
B 160 m
D 320 m
OTS Module Automatic Filenaming

When you store an OTS data to disk using automatic file naming, the file name is
automatically created using the following file naming conventions :
OTS module automatic file naming: cccffwps
ccc First characters of the cable identification
Fiber number
ff 0 to 99 decimal coding
Laser wavelength used for the measurement *

3 1310 nm
w 5 1550 nm
8 850 nm
A AUTO
U USER
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OTS module automatic file naming: cccffwps
Range
M mW manual range
r U µW manual range
N nW manual range
A Auto range
Direction
s O origin to extremity
OTS Module Semi- Automatic Filenaming

When you store an OTS data to disk using semi-automatic file naming, the file
name is created using the file naming conventions selected by the user as
follows:
• Move the cursor on the Filename line.
• Press the <Edit> key. The Editing menu appears.
On the Coding line of the editing menu, define the filename code. For that,
Char.> key.
• On the Title line, enter as much «t» as you want of characters of the title in the
filename.
• On the Cabl. Ident., Origin and Extremity lines enter as «c», «o» or «e» as you
want of characters of the concerned identification in the filename.
filename.
• To code Direction, Lambda, Pulse and Resolution only one character is
necessary: see the following table.
coding parameter characters and selected, as in MANUAL file naming, in the
OTS module semi-automatic file naming
t ... First characters of the title
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OTS module semi-automatic file naming

ff Fiber number
0 to 99 decimal coding
d Direction
O origin to extremity
w Laser wavelength used for the measurement *
3 1310 nm
5 1550 nm
8 850 nm
9 1300 nm
A AUTO
U USER
r Range
M mW manual range
U µW manual range
N nW manual range
A Auto range
m Real time / Averaging
M averaging
T real time
WDM Module Automatic Filenaming

When you store an WDM data to disk using automatic file naming, the file name
is automatically created using the following file naming conventions :
WDM module automatic file naming: cccpppff
First characters of the cable identification

ccc defined in the second windows of the File menu.
ppp First characters of the test point name
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WDM module automatic file naming: cccpppff

ff Fiber number
WDM Module Semi-Automatic Filenaming

When you store an WDM data to disk using semi-automatic file naming, the file
name is created using the file naming conventions selected by the user as
follows:
• Move the cursor on the Filename line.
• Press the <Edit> key. The Editing menu appears.
On the Coding line of the editing menu, define the filename code. For that,
Char.> key.
• On the Title line, enter as much "t" as you want of characters of the title in the
filename.
• On the Cabl. Ident., Origin and Extremity, Test point lines enter as «c», «o»,
«e» or «p» as you want of characters of the concerned identification in the
filename.
filename.
• To code the Resolution only one character (from 0 to 5) is necessary: see the
following table.
coding parameter characters and selected, as in MANUAL file naming, in the
WDM module semi-automatic file naming

t ... First characters of the title
ff Fiber number
p ... First characters of the test point name
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Resolution
0 Full
r 1 0.1 nm
2 0.2 nm
3 0.3 nm
4 0.4 nm
5 0.5 nm
File format
OTDR file format
The Format option of the FILE menu provides the following file format choices,
when an OTDR module is selected:
WTK Wavetek format corresponding to a compressed Bellcore format,
which optimizes storage space (recommended format).
SOR 1.1 Format conforming to the Bellcore/Telcordia SR-5731 standard
(issue december 1998).
SOR 2.0 Format conforming to the Bellcore/Telcordia SR-5731 standard
(issue february 2000).
OTS file format

.OTS if the OTS module is selected
Note The OTS format can be opened by ExcelTM as a tab delimited file.
WDM file format

Each time a WDM result is saved, two files are created with the following format:
.WDM: Acterna formats (compatible with the Acterna WinTrace and
WinCable softwares) .
.TXT ASCII format for a possible transfer to a spreadsheet or word
processing program.
Transferring MTSe file (table) to Excel

Attention This transfer concerns:
- OTS tables of results
- Both end measurement table of results (.oeo file) with OTDR
module. It is not possible to transfer table of results of single OTDR
measurement.
- table of WDM results (files .txt)
Transfer processing:
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• Save the file on a floppy disk: see "Copying files from one medium to another
(if available)" on page 8-21.
• Copy this file on the PC loaded with the Excel software.
• On the PC open Excel
• In the Excel window select the type of file "Text file» and open the file to
transfer.
• The following window is displayed (example with an OTS file):
Transferring OTS results under Excel (1)

• Select the following parameters:
File type: Delimited
Start import at row: 1
File Origin: Windows (ANSI)
• Click on: Next>. The following window is displayed:
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Transferring OTS file under Excel (2)

• Select the following parameters:
Delimiters: Tab
Text Qualifier: "
• Click on: Next>. The following window is displayed:
Transferring OTS results under Excel (3)

• Select the Column Data Format: General.
• Click on: Finish.
For OTS table
The OTS measurement results are displayed in an Excel table as follows:
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OTS table under Excel

A Macro (ref macroots.xls) is available to improve the layout of the table under
Excel: it adds the column title (for parameters and results). To get this macro, ask
your Acterna service center.
Use of the file macroots.xls:

• Open the file "macroots.xls ", then the OTS file to display.
• In the menu bar select: Tools / Macro...
• Select the file "macroots.xls"
• Click on Run. The table is then displayed as follows:
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Memory Info and Comments
In this example, the Memory info and

Comments concern the trace recalled from
Memory info menu of the File Manager window
The information displayed in the Memory Info and Comments windows
concerns:
• either the acquired trace.
• or the loaded trace if an acquisition has not been made since it was loaded. In
this case to read again the data for the current configuration, press the <Next
Acq Info> key.
When the Memory Info and Comments concerning the current trace are
displayed to call the informations concerning the loaded trace, press the
<Memory Info> softkey.
Memory Info
The Memory Info menu allows the operator to add the following identification to
the file, using the Edit function.
Title A title for the measurement of up to 16 characters can be
entered to aid identification of the measurement at a later
date.
Operator Enter an operator name.
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Cable Id. Choose an identification name for the cable. The first three
characters of this name are used for the file name when
automatic file naming* is selected.
Fiber Number Select the identification number of the fiber from 0 to 999.
This number is used in the file name when automatic file
naming is selected.
Auto increment Selection of auto-increment file name function. The fiber
number automatically is incremented at each save
operation. This number is also incremented in the file name
(auto mode).
Origin Location Allows a name to be entered for the origin of the fiber.
End Location Allows a name to be entered for the end of the fiber.
Direction Selection of the measurement direction: O → E (origin to
extremity) or E → O.
Comments
The Comments zone allows the operator to enter with the Edit menu, comments
about the file for future reference when the file is reloaded.
This zone contains 3 independent lines of 31 characters.
Manipulating stored data

You can carry out any of the following operations on the data files stored on
floppy or internal storage medium: <Load>, <Overlay>, <Copy>, <Delete> or
<Rename>.
Note Only files compatible with the selected module can be loaded : for
example, you cannot load an OTS file if an OTDR module is selected.
Explore function
When the media is selected, press the <Explore> key. The display (see page 8-19)
presents three windows:
*. See "Filename" on page 8-2
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Directory management
Directory window
The left window displays:
• the icons representing the available media RAM or Hard disk and diskette (a
double click on these icons gives a direct access at the corresponding media);
• the directories contained in the selected media;
• the free space in the selected media.
When the cursor is in this window softkeys allows:
<Open Dir> to open the selected directory
<Create Dir> to create a new directory in the selected media or directory (seven
levels of directory are possible). The Edit menu appears to select
the directory name (8 characters max.).
<Remove Dir>to remove the selected directory, on the condition this on is empty.
Files window
The right window displays the number of files contained in the selected media or
directory and lists these files.
If the list of files is not completely displayed, arrows on the right of this window
shows where are the non-displayed files:
• ↑: at the beginning of the list
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• ↓ : at the end of the list.

Use the «↑» and «↓» arrow keys to scroll the list.
The directory whose files are listed is highlighted.
Use the arrow keys to move from one window to another or to select a file or a
directory in a window.
Bottom window
The bottom window has the name of the selected file. It recalls the following
parameters of this file, in order to facilitate the selection:
• For file containing a macro or a logo: the type of file
• For files containing an OTDR trace: its «Memory info» and acquisition
parameters on 2 or 3 lines:
title, operator, cable id, fiber number
origin, extremity, direction, acquisition date and time
module, wavelength, pulse, range, average time,
(comments
• For files containing OTS measurement results
title, operator, cable id, fiber number
origin, extremity, direction
module, serial number, version, measurement date, number of memories
Finding files
To locate a file:
1. Press the FILE key, then select the storage medium, Internal or optional Hard
disk or optional Floppy disk.
The name of the selected directory is displayed on the following line (DIR).
2. Press the <Explore> key.
The following menu is displayed (if the hard disk has been selected).
3. Select the directory where the file is stored, then press the <Open dir> key.
The list of files contained in this directory is displayed.
4. Select the required file with the →, then ↑ and ↓ keys.
Note To have a faster movement of the cursor, if scrolling by using one of
the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys, maintaining pressure on this key causes the
cursor to skip 3 files at a time.
Selection of several files

It is possible to select several files in order to delete them, print them or copy
them on another media.
The selected files are highlighted (yellow with a color screen).
• Move the cursor to the first file as described above, then press the <Select>
key. The cursor then moves to the following file.
• If a several consecutive files must be selected, then press the <Select.> key as
many times as required.
• If there are several non-consecutive files to be selected, then move the cursor
to each file and press the <Select.> key.
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To deselect a file, place the cursor on this file, then press the <Deselect> key.
Selecting all the files in a directory
The <Select all> key selects all the files of the selected directory.
Then, the <Cancel Select.> key allows to deselect all the files.
Note If there hasn’t been any files selected by the <Select.>key, then the
file where the cursor is currently placed above is considered as
selected.
File explorer
Loading an OTDR trace

When loading a trace, two possibilities are available:
• either load only the trace
• or load together with the trace:
- the acquisition parameters and the fiber parameters selected when the trace
was saved
- the parameters selected in the file menu (except the media, the directory, the
auto increment)
In each case, automatic file naming is inhibited in order to keep the name of the
loaded file.
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If the configuration can be recalled it is possible to make an acquisition with the

same conditions as those of the recalled trace.
Note If, during the acquisition of the trace, the OTDR was equipped with
a different type of module to the current module, certain configura-
tion parameters will not be able to be set. An error message will
notify the user of this problem.
Loading only the trace:
1. Find the file as described above.
2. Press the <Load> then the <Trace> keys.
• If the lock markers icon is displayed, the trace is loaded and a

measurement is started with the current locked markers. This allows several
traces to be measured using the same markers.
• If the lock markers icon is not displayed, the trace is loaded with its
associated measurements.
A floppy disk icon or internal memory icon is displayed in the title

bar of the display while the trace is loading. Once the trace has been loaded the
MTSe gives a warning tone and the trace is displayed.
Loading a trace with the configuration:
2. Press the <Load> then the <Trace + config.> keys.
• If the lock markers icon is displayed, the trace is loaded with all the
parameters defined in "Loading an OTDR trace" on page 8-19 and a
measurement is started using the current locked markers.
• If the lock markers icon is not displayed, the trace is loaded with all the
parameters defined in "Loading an OTDR trace" on page 8-19 and its
associated measurements.
A floppy disk icon or internal memory icon is displayed in the title bar
of the display while the trace is loading. Once the trace has been loaded the MTSe
gives a warning tone and the trace is displayed.
Loading an OTS table

2. Press the <Load> then the <Table> key.
A floppy disk icon or internal memory icon is displayed in the title
bar of the display while the table is loading. Once the table has been loaded
the MTSe gives a warning tone and the table is displayed.
Deleting a file
Use the procedure given page 8-18 to locate the file(s) to be deleted, then:
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• Either press the <Select> key to select each file you want to delete. Select any
of the stored files you want to delete.
• or press the <Select all> key to select all the files in the directory.
• Press the <Transfer> then the <Delete> key.
• Press the <Confirm> key to delete the file or the <Cancel> key to abort the
operation.
A floppy disk icon or internal memory icon is displayed in the title bar
of the display while the file(s) is (are) being deleted. Once the files have been
deleted the MTSe gives a warning beep.
Deleting a directory
Note A directory can only be deleted if it is empty.
So before to start deleting directories you must delete the files they
contained.
Use the Find file procedure to locate the directories to be deleted, then:
• Press the <Remove Dir> key.
• Press the <Confirm> key to delete the directory or the <Cancel> key to abort
the operation.
A floppy disk icon or memory icon or hard disk icon is displayed in the title
bar of the display according to the media containing the directory.
Once the directory has been deleted the MTSe gives a warning beep.
Copying files from one medium to another (if available)

Copies can be made from the floppy disk to the internal memory (or hard disk),
or from the internal memory (or hard disk) to the floppy disk.
Copying from floppy disk to internal memory or hard disk (if optional floppy disk
present)
• Press the FILE key to call the File manager window.
• Select the Floppy disk medium.
• Press the <Explore> key: the directory of the floppy disk is displayed.
• Find the file(s) or directories to be copied (refer to "Finding files" on page
8-18). Press the <Select> key.
• Press the <Transfer> then the <Copy> key.
• Select the media and the directory, then press the <Open Dir> key.
• Press the <Confirm copy> key.
The file(s) or directories is (are) copied to the internal memory or hard disk.
• the action can be aborted by pressing the <Abort Copy> key.
While the file(s) is (are) being copied:
- an internal memory or hard disk icon is displayed in the title bar.
- the name of the copied file is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Once the files have been copied, the MTSe gives a warning beep.
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Copying from internal memory or hard disk to floppy disk (if option selected)
• Select the Internal medium or Hard disk.
• Press the <Explore> key: the corresponding directory is displayed.
• Find the file(s) or directory (ies) to be copied (refer to "Finding files" on page
8-18). Press the <Select> key.
• Press the <Transfer> then the <Copy> key.
• Select the Floppy disk media and the directory, then press the <Open Dir>
key.
• Press the <Confirm copy> key.
The file(s) or directories is (are) copied to the floppy disk.
• the action can be aborted by pressing the <Abort Copy> key.
While the file(s) is (are) being copied:
- a floppy disk icon is displayed in the title bar.
- the name of the file being copied is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Once the files have been copied, the MTSe gives a warning beep.
Printing one or more stored traces

• Select printing parameters in the System setup menu (see page 3-12).
• Select the medium with the files to print: Internal, Hard disk or Floppy disk
• Press the <Explore> key.
• Find the file(s) to be printed (move the cursor on each file and press the
<Select> key).
• Press the <Transfer> then the <Print Files> key.
You can then cancel the printing using the <Abort > key.
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Printing files
Renaming a file
To rename a file:
• Move the cursor on the filename to change as described above (see "Finding
files" on page 8-18)
• press the <Rename> key: the Editing menu appears. You can then enter the
new name (see "Editing" on page 4-5).
Formatting
The internal RAM memory cannot be formatted.
Formatting a floppy disk (if installed)

Use the following procedure to format a 3 1/2 inch HD floppy disk:
1. Insert a 3 1/2 inch HD floppy disk in the disk drive.
2. Press the FILE key.
3. Move the cursor on the media line and select the floppy disk option in order
to display the <Format> key.
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4. Press the <Format> key.

The <Abort> and <Confirm> keys are displayed to format the disk or abort
the operation.
5. Press the <Confirm> key to start formatting the floppy disk.
Note If there is no disk inserted in the disk drive, when you try to format it
MTSe will display the following error message:
(201) Insert a disk
Hit any key to continue.
Note If the disk is write protected MTSe will display the following error
message:
(200) disk error
Hit any key to continue.
While the disk is formatting, the floppy disk icon is displayed in the
window title bar.
No other operation can be carried out while this formatting is in progress. Once
the formatting has completed the floppy disk icon is removed and you can
continue using MTSe normally.
Formatting the hard disk (if installed)

Attention Formatting the hard disk will erase all the files present.
Use the following procedure to format a the hard disk:

1. Press the FILE key.
2. Move the cursor on the media line and select the hard disk option in order to
display the <Format> key.
3. Press the <Format> key
The Format Code window is displayed.
4. Enter the code: 1313 using the left/right arrow key
5. Press the <Valid> key
The <Abort> and <Confirm> keys are displayed to format the disk or abort
the operation.
6. Press the <Confirm> key to start formatting the hard disk.
While the disk is formatting, the hard disk icon is displayed in the window
title bar.
No other operation can be carried out while this formatting is in progress. Once
the formatting has completed the hard disk icon is removed and you can
continue using the MTSe normally.
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9 Remote control 9
Remote control of the MTSe uses either the IEEE 488 standard (or international
equivalent IEC625-1) or RS232 interface.
English is the default language.
This chapter includes:
❏ Remote control principles (link to controller, format of commands, tree
menus of commands)
❏ Description of programming commands and queries.
Connection of the MTSe to a PC

The MTSe can be remotely controlled via the RS 232-C (type DCE) interface of the
controller or by the IEEE option if it is present in the unit.
Connection via the RS232 interface

Connect the serial remote controller to the 9 pin serial connector (RS232 DTE) of
the MTSe.
As PCs are usually configured as DTE, an adaptor (DTE to DCE) may be needed
to connect the PC to the MTSe: see "Serial port (RS 232)" on page 4-10.
Local / Remote command
Send the command *REM to go in remote control mode.
Send the command *LOC to return in local mode.
Selection of the transmission parameters
In the SYSTEM / RS232 menu, if necessary modify the following configuration
parameters:
BAUD RATE: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
38400, 57600, 115200
CHAR. LENGTH: 7 or 8 bits
STOP BIT: 1 or 2
PARITY: Without, Even, Odd
TERMINATOR: CR, LF, CR LF
PROTOCOL: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, WITHOUT
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Connection via the Ethernet interface

Equipment delivered with the option
• RS232/Ethernet Adaptor plugged into RS232 port.
• Ethernet crossed cable for direct link between PC and MTSe
• WS-FTP Pro software (ref. 5996/MTS)
• Diskette containing set-up file for WS-FTP Pro.
Link with PC
The link with the PC may be direct or via a network:
1. To establish a direct link, connect the Ethernet ports of the MTSe and PC by
means of the cross cable supplied.
2. To establish a link via the network, ask the network administrator for an IP
address and connect the MTSe on a hub by using a direct cable supplied by
the administrator (and not the crossed cable provided for the MTSe Ethernet
option).
What to do with the PC
• Install the software WS-FTP Pro.
• Copy the file «.ini» from the diskette into the directory containing the
software WS-FTP Pro by writing over the existing «.ini» file.
• Make sure that the PC has an Ethernet card whose parameters are defined
(TCP/IP protocol, IP address and bridge). To access these parameters, in
Windows Explorer click on the icons «Work station», then «Configuration
panel», then «Network».
• Open the software WS-FTP pro.
• If necessary, change the address of the MTSe in «Host Name».
Configuration of MTSe
• Start the MTSe and press the key <Config. System>.
• Select the interface E/S: FTP/Ethernet. To do this, if the interface selected is
RS232, press the left arrow <- to avoid passing via the FTP/PPP position, for
which you would have to wait for the protocol change.
• Configure the Ethernet interface: IP address, IP mask, IP bridge.
Note The IP address is in the following form: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
If one of the numbers in this address has only one or two
figures, enter only this (or these) figure(s). Do not add a zero,
otherwise the link will not be established.
Note To check that the connection has been made correctly, without using
the software WS-FTP Pro, click on Start, then on Execute..., and
choose: «ping» followed by the IP address of the MTSe.
Connection via a modem

1. Connect the modem to the MTSe:
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• either via the RS232 connector. In this case, in the menu System set-up menu,
on the Remote Access line select the option TCP/PPP.
• or via the Ethernet connector (if the option is present). In this case, in the
menu System set-up menu, on the Remote Access line select the option TCP/
ETH.
2. Press on the <Init Modem> key: the modem connected to the MTSe is
initialized. You are ready to transfer data.
Connection via the IEEE interface

(optional, for MTS 5200e mainframe only: ref 5200/IEEE)
Connect the controller to the IEEE port of the MTSe.
The primary address of the MTSe should be selected from 0 to 30 in the system
setup menu. Usually the address 0 is reserved for the controller.
Description of commands and queries
Command errors
Remote control errors are saved in the event status register.
• a «command error» (bit 5 of the register) is detected:
- if the command is not in the programming dictionary.
- if the parameters are out of range or incorrect.
• an «execution error» (bit 4 of the register) is detected: if the instrument
cannot execute the command in the given context; examples: if
modification of an acquisition parameter while measurement is in
process, etc.
To know the command error, either read the Standard Event Register by <
*ESR?> or enable the selected bit(s) of the Standard Event Enable Register by
<*ESE> to be warned by a SRQ. See "Status structure Registers" on page 9-6.
Command Format
Remote control commands conform to the IEEE 488 (IEC 625-2) standard. They
have a hierarchical structure with a top level (root) and one or more lower-levels
(nodes).
Commands are performed by stringing together nodes.
Example:
ACQ:PULS P5NS
• ACQ is the root
• :PULS is the second level node
• P5NS is the parameter of the second level node.
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Command Syntax
• Commands include upper and lowercase characters
- only uppercase characters are required,
- lower case characters can be removed to abbreviate the commands.
• Successive nodes should be separated by a colon (:)
• A space should separate the last level node from any possible associated
parameter. If there are several parameters, a comma should separate them.
• Examples of command:
- complete: ACQUISITION:LASER L850
- abbreviated: ACQ:LAS L850
Abbreviation of command header

Generally, when the header has more than four characters, the following rules
are adopted:
• The first four characters of the header are used, except if the fourth is a vowel.
In the latter case the vowel is dropped and only the first three characters are
necessary.
Example: ACQ for ACQUISITION
MEAS for MEASUREMENT
• If the command is made from several words, the first letter of each word is
used, except for the last one (three or four first characters).
Example: MSL for Measurement Slope
DSPL for Display Splice
Linking commands
Successive commands should be separated by a semicolon(;).
Parameters
There are several parameter types:
• Numerical: decimal, signed and scientific numbers
Examples: 245, 687E2, -1.48E3, .426, 1.100E-4
• Key words. Examples: OFF, ON, YES, NO
• String of ASCII characters which should be enclosed within quotes
(") or (’)
Example: «TRACE TITLE»
Queries
The commands generally have an associated query.
• Most of the queries have no parameters. They are terminated by?
They are not specified in the following dictionary of the commands.
Examples:
SYST:PRIN? request the printer mode selected
IDEN:OPER? request the identification of the operator
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• For queries requiring parameters the “?” is between the last node and the first
parameter. They are given in the following command dictionary. A space is
required just after the “?”.
Examples:
FIB:K? L1310 request the K coefficient for the wavelength
1310 nm
ONOT? 24 request the note entered in the table for event
number 24
Common part commands

Remote Local mode (RS232 commands only)
*REM Request to go to the remote mode.
*LOC Request to return to local mode.
Identification and option queries

*IDN? MTSe request the MTSe identification.
MTSe Response: Acterna, MTS5100, n, X.YZ
with: n serial number
X.YZ software version
*OPT? Request options available on the MTSe
Reset commands
*RST Reset the SLGX1 LP to a predefined configuration (default state)
SRQ commands (IEEE interface only)

The IEEE.2 commands recognized by the MTSe are the following:
*STB? Device status register read request
Device Response: NR1 number from 0 to 255.
Response to serial poll with bit 6: MSS.
*SRE Device service request enable
*SRE is followed by a number from 0 to 63 or 128 to 191.
Action: The device modifies the bits in its service request enabling
register. This instruction is associated with *SRE?.
*ESR? Device event register contents query
Device Response: NR1 number from 0 to 255.
All events are cleared and the register is reset.
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*ESE Device event bit enable

* ESE is followed by a number (0 to 255)
Action: Enabling register modified and ESB bit updated. This
instruction is associated with *ESE?
*CLS Clear status registers
- clear standard event register in RS 232
- clear standard event register and device status register in IEEE.
Action: The device resets the status word register. If this command
is the first in a message, the output queue is reset. If not, the queue
is initialized on reception of the next message.
Status structure Registers
Status Byte
Event Status
End acq 0
Register
Error 1
Operation complete 0
Temperature 2
Request control 1 warning
3 SRQ
Query error 2 (IEEE only)
MAV 4
Device dependent error 3 SRE
5 SRE?
Execution error 4
ESE MSS 6
Command error 5 ESE?
7
User request 6
7 STB?
Power on
ESR?
• Bit 0 of STB at 1 at the end of the measurement;
at 0 at the next acquisition or
if STATUS:ACQ? is read
• Bit 1 of STB at 1 if a warning is displayed;
at 0 when a message is read by STATUS:ERROR?
• Bit 2 warning: excessive temperature in a module
• Bit 4 of STB Message Available (MAV)
• Bit 6 of STB Master Summary Status (MSS)
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MTSe Response : "In-process" or "Stopped"
STATus ACQ?
(reported to bit 0 of STB page 9-6)
TOP? Message displayed at the top of the screen
ERRor? Error message (Warning, reported to bit 1 of STB page 9-6)
They query results from a previous command. A result field indicates if the
command succeeded and an error code in the case of failure.
System setup commands
Format des commandes
SYSTem DATe [1997 : 2050], [1:12], [1:31]
TIMe [0:23], [0:59], [0:59]
LANGuage [FRENch, ENGlish, GERMan, SPANish, ITALian,

CHINese, TAIWan, PORTuguese, JAPanese,
PRINter [NONE, INTernal, EXTernal, FILE]
UNITs [KM, KFEet, MILes]
Description des fonctions
DATe update the MTSe clock (year, month, day of the month).
TIMe set the time (minutes, hours, seconds)
LANGuage select the language used in the menus (if a VGA monitor is used)
UNITs select the length unit: kilometers, kfeet or miles.
Example of command
SYST:DAT 2000,1,31
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Commands relative to the module and the function
MODule FONction? [LEFT, RIGHt], [OTDR, SOUR, PWM, VFL, TSET, OSA]
FONction [LEFT, RIGHt], [OTDR, SOUR, PWM, VFL, TSET, OSA], [ON, OFF]
NAME? [LEFT, RIGHt]
• Module functions
OTDR Reflectometer
SOUR Source
PWM Power meter
VFL Visual fault locator
TSET Talk set
OSA Optical Spectrum Analyser (WDM)
• Module on or off
ON Module On
OFF Module Off
• Position of the module in the instrument
LEFT, RIGHt: position of the module in the instrument
(seen from the rear of the MTSe).
Commands relative to the keys
KEY [STARt, FILE, RESult, SETup, HELP, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHt, HOMe, PREView, SK1,
STARt Starts /stops an acquisition.

FILE Calls up the file storage and management menu.
RESult Calls up the results screen for all measurement analysis
operations.
SETup Calls up the set-up menus.
HELP Calls up the on-line help pages.
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHt: directional arrows ↑ , ↓ , ← , →.
HOMe re-displays the trace with no shift or zoom.
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PREView Begins the waveform acquisition in real time without averaging

the results. The unit either can be stopped remotely during the real
time acquisition or will stop automatically after 10 minutes.
SK1, …SK6 Softkey 1 to 6 (from top to bottom of the display).
BEGinacq Begins the waveform acquisition and averages waveform results
during the acquisition period. The unit either accepts a number of
seconds for the acquisition time or can be stopped remotely during
averaging.
HALTacq Stops an acquisition.
Identification commands for a previous measurement

This information concerns the loaded trace («memory info» of the file menu).

IDENt TITLe [«string of 16 characters»]
OPERator [«string of 16 characters»]
CABLe [«string of 16 characters»]
ORIGin [«string of 16 characters»]
TERMin [«string of 16 characters»]
DIRection [OE, EO]
FNUMber [0...999]
INCFiber [YES, NO]
FILEName [«string of 8 characters»]
COMMents [string of 93 characters]
TPOint [«string of 16 characters»]
TITLe Title for the measurement.

OPERator Operator name.
CABLe Identification name for the cable. The first three characters of this
name are used for the file name when automatic file naming is
selected.
ORIGin Name for the origin of the fiber.
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TERMin Name for the end of the fiber.

DIRection Measurement direction: O → E (origin to extremity) or E → O.
FNUMber Identification number of the fiber from 0 to 999. This number is
used in the file name when automatic file naming is selected.
INCFiber Auto-increment file name function. The fiber number is
automatically incremented at each save operation. This number is
also incremented in the file name (auto mode).
FILEName Filename.
COMMents comments about the file for future reference when the file is
reloaded (3 independent lines of 31 characters).
TPOint Test point (WDM module only).
Next measurement identification commands

This information concerns the acquired trace («next acq. info.» of the file menu).
NACQuisition TITLe [«string of 16 characters»]
OPERator [«string of 16 characters»]
CABLe [«string of 16 characters»]
ORIGin [«string of 16 characters»]
TERMin [«string of 16 characters»]
DIRection [OE, EO]
FNUMber [0...999]
INCFiber [YES, NO]
FILENAME [«string of 8 characters»]
COMMents [string of 93 characters]
TPOint [«string of 16 characters»]
Identical to Identification commands for a previous measurement.
Remarks in table
(Result window display chosen via the Test Setup menu).
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ONOTes [1:100], [string of 41characters]
Note of up to 41 characters associated with an event. For each wavelength, a

maximum of 16 notes are possible.
Command relative to the OTDR module

Acquisition commands

ACQuisition LASer [L850, L1300, L1310, L1550, L1625]
PROGram [MANual, AUTO]
[P3NS, P5NS, P10Ns, P20Ns, P30Ns, P50Ns, P100ns,

PULSe
P200ns, P300ns, P500ns, P1US, P3US, P10Us,
RANGe [R1, R2,…R8] The range depends on the module

(see page 11-13)
MAXTime [5 : 600]
RESolution [AUTO, MANU].[0.0:320.0]
BEEP [ON, OFF]
LASer Sets the laser source to the appropriate wavelength supported by

the optics subsystem of the unit (depending on the module
installed).
PULSe Sets the pulse width to a value supported by the optics subsystem
of the unit (from 3 ns to 20 µs depending on the modules).
RANGe Sets the distance range to a value supported by the optics
subsystem of the unit (depending on the modules).
MAXTime Sets the acquisition period used for averaged acquisitions (from 5
s. to 10 mn).
Note: a real time acquisition will stop after 10 minutes.
RESolution Set the resolution to a value supported by the optics subsystem of
the unit (from 8 cm to 320 m depending on the module):
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AUTO: The MTSe will choose the appropriate resolution. The

second parameter is necessary but not significant.
MANU: the resolution must be given in the second parameter. If
the selected value is less than the min. possible value, then the
min. possible value will be selected.
BEEP Choice of whether or not the end of an acquisition is signalled by
an audible beep.
PROgram Autoconfiguration command for the next acquisition
MANual: the MTSe will choose the acquisition range, pulse,
resolution and acquisition time specified by the operator using the
above commands.
AUTO: the auto-config function is enabled. The MTSe will choose
the appropriate acquisition range, pulse and resolution in relation
to the acquisition time specified by ACQ:MAXTime for the fiber
under test. As soon as these acquisition parameters have been
chosen, a «final acquisition» is launched using these chosen
parameters for the specified acquisition time. An automatic
measurement is made at the end of the final acquisition.
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MEASure DSPLice [0 : 601]
DREFlectance [-100 : -10]
DSLope [0:2001]
DGHOst [YES, NO]
MSLope [TWOpoints, LINear]
DCURve [YES, NO, GRAPhic]
DREMarks [NO, UNCertainty, NOTes, YES*]
ENDFiber [2:15] End of fiber 2= automatic

3 to 15 = threshold in
LCABle [0,3] Launch cable0= not valid
1 to 3 = marker 1 to 3
*. NOTes and YES are equivalent
DSPLice Splice threshold between 0 and 601 in hundredth of dB:

0: all splices displayed;
601: no splice displayed
DREFlectance Reflectance threshold in dB, between -11 and -99.
- 100: all reflectances displayed.
- 10: no reflectances displayed.
DSLope Slope threshold in thousandth of dB/km between 0 and 2001:
0: every slope displayed
001: no slope displayed
100: slopes > 0.1 dB displayed
Factory default value: >0.10 dB/km
DGHOst Choose from yes or no to display ghost information. If ghosts are
displayed: the reflection icon is shown dotted in the result table,
the reflection value is shown between parentheses on the trace;
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e.g. “(R:-50dB)”.
Factory default value: yes.
Ghosts are only detected during an automatic measurement.
MSLope Slope measurement methods: least squares (LSA) or 2-point loss.
Factory default value: LSA
DCURve Measurements displayed on trace:
No: the trace only
YES: the trace with results and markers
GRAPhic: the trace with markers only.
Factory default value: YES
DREMarks display of notes in the table
NO: no additional display
YES and NOTes: display notes entered by the user
UNCertainty: display notes entered by the user and confidence
indicators for the result measurements.
Factory default value: No
ENDFiber Fiber end threshold from 2 to 15.
2= automatic (factory default option)
3 to 15 = threshold in dB
In most cases the AUTO option is advised.
LCABle Choose to display in the event table, the results referenced to the
launch cable.
- 0: all the results are displayed and the reference is the origin of
the fiber.
- 1, 2 or 3: results are referenced from the marker 1, 2 or 3 selected.
This marker is considered as the «end of launch cable» and is the
reference for loss and distance measurements.
Factory default value: No.
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FIBer N [L850, L1300, L1310, L1550, L1625], [1.3 : 1.7]

Index of the fiber depending on the wavelength
K [L850, L1300, L1310, L1550, L1625], [-99 :-50]
Backscattering coefficient depending on the wavelength
N? [L850, L1300, L1310, L1550, L1625]
K? [L850, L1300, L1310, L1550, L1625]
N Sets the group index of refraction of the total fiber under test from 1.30000
to 1.70000.
K Backscatter coefficient from -99 dB to -50 dB in 0.1 dB steps. Modification
of K modifies the reflectance and ORL measurements.
N and K depends on the wavelength: 850 nm MM, 1300 nm MM,
1310 nm SM, 1550 nm SM and 1625 nm SM.
N? Reads the group index of the fiber, for the given wavelength.
K? Reads the backscatter coefficient of the fiber, for the given wavelength.
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Reading of OTDR results commands

OTResult OTDR?
PULSewidth?
RANGe?
LASer?
ATIMe?
DATE?
SIZE?
XOFFset?
XSCale?
YOFFset?
YSCale?
BUFFer?
CURSor [A, B], [0 : 400.000.0] m
CURSor? [A, B]
CVALue? [A, B]
STABle?
LTABle? [1: 200]
RTABle? [1 : 200]
N?
K?
OFILe? [SOR, WTK, BSOR, BWTK]
These commands retrieve test results in the Bellcore GR-196-CORE Issue 1, 1995
Standard OTDR Record (SOR) format.
OTDR? Returns the MTSe type.
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PULSewidth? Returns the pulsewidth

RANGe? Returns the range
LASer? Returns the wavelength
ATIMe? Returns the acquisition time
DATE? Returns the date
SIZE? Returns the number of points (size of the trace).
XOFFset? Returns the X axis offset
XSCale? Returns the X axis scale
YOFFSet Returns the Y-axis offset
YSCale? Returns the Y axis scale
BUFFer? Returns the buffer storing the trace
(see next section for more details).
CURSor Choice of cursor A or B.
CURSor? Returns the A or B cursor position.
CVALue? Returns the result at the cursor A or B position (value in dB).
STABle? Returns the number of lines in the table
LTABle? Returns the content of a line in the table
Response given as a string. Error message if the line does not exist.
Example of response to the command:
OTResult:LTABle? 30
Splice 27953.35 0.015 0.274 3257.2 7.670
Type of distance attenuation reflectance slope section Total
event (if available) before length Loss
event
RTABle Returns the content of a user note in the table (number of the line
between 1 and 200).
Response given as a string. Error message if the line does not exist.
N? Returns the group index used for the fiber trace.
K? Returns the backscatter coefficient used for the fiber trace.
OFILe? Returns the current trace as a file (analog to files saved using the
FILE menu) in either a Bellcore or Wavetek file format:
SOR: Bellcore
WTK: Wavetek
BSOR: Bellcore with the size of the file in front of the results
BWTK: Wavetek with the size of the file in front of the results
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Reading the buffer storing the trace

The current curve is stored in a buffer.
Capacity of this buffer: 4 x number of points.
Each point is coded using four ASCII characters on 16 bits.
Command used to read the buffer: OTResult:BUFFer?
Example of response for a buffer of 2000 points:
#6008000217F217E2180 CBFF CB00

Size in bytes First 2nd 3rd 2000t
point poin point h
number of characters
for the size
In this example, for the first point, the y value is 217F in signed hexadecimal. To
know the value in dB process as follows:
• convert 217F in signed decimal: 8575
• use the commands given below to know the coefficients A and B
• value in dB with the given examples:
A*y + B = (-0.001470 x 8575) + 12.640910 = 0.036 dB
In this example, for the last point, the y value is CB00 in signed hexadecimal.
Thus:
• CB00 in signed decimal = -13568
• the value in dB is:
A*y + B = [-0.001470 x (-13568)] + 12.640910 = 32,586 dB
Number of points in the buffer?
OTRESult:SIZE?
Example of response: 32000
Abscissa of the first point in second?
OTRESul:XOFFset?
Example of response: 0.000000
To convert this result from second to distance, report to "Conversion from delay
to distance" on page 9-19.
Time between 2 points?
OTRESul:XSCale?
Example of response: 6.250000e-09
To convert this result from second to distance, report to "Conversion from delay
to distance" on page 9-19.
Coeff B of the function A*y + B?
OTRESult:YOFFset?
Coeff A of the function A*y + B?
OTRESult:YSCale?
Example of response: -0.001470
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Conversion from delay to distance

To convert the result from second to meter, use the following formula:
c×t 8
D ( meters ) = ------- ∼ 10 × time
2×n (s)
with: c = speed of light in vacuum (2.99792458 m/s)
n = refractive index of the fiber
t = time (expressed in second) to convert in distance
Commands relative to the OTS modules

Power meter set-up

PWMeter LAMBda [AUTO, L850, L1310, L1550, USER]
LUSer [800: 1650] valid if LAMbda= user
RANGe [AUTO, MW, UW, NW] auto and manual range

MODe [NONE, STORE, PRINT], [1:43200]time in seconds
REALtime [YES, NO]
ALArm [OFF, ON], [-70:30]
ATTenua [0:30]
REFeren
ZERo
LAMbda Wavelength for the measurement

LUser Selection of any wavelength value between 800 nm to 1650 nm (if
LAMbda = USER)
RANGe Measurement range of the power meter: Auto, mW, µW or nW.
MODe NONE: no automatic storage, neither automatic printing of the
results.
STORE: automatic storage of the results in a file at the time
interval selected in seconds in the second parameter.
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PRINT: automatic printing of the results on the printer connected

to the MTSe at the time interval selected in seconds in the second
parameter.
REALtime Choice of the real time or averaging mode. When this mode has
not be selected the power meter is, by default, in averaging mode.
ALArm Selection of the required alarm threshold (-70 to +30 dBm).
ATTen Entry of the value (0 to 30 db) of an external attenuator, if one is
being used.
REFeren Select the currently displayed value as a reference value to
compare to other measured results.
ZERo Adjust the zero setting of the power meter when a blanking cap is
fitted to the power meter optical input.
Power meter reference query

PWMeter GETRef? [L850, L1310, L1550]
Response: reference value for the Wavelength selected.
Laser source set-up

SOURce LASer [ON, OFF]
LAMBda [L850, L1300, L1310, L1550]
MODe [CW, M270, M330, M1000, M2000,SCANNING]
POWer [CALIBRATED, VARIABLE], [0:255] , [0:255]
SENDlamb
EMUL [NO, YES]
LASer ON: validates the emission from the laser or LED.

OFF: stops the emission from the laser or LED
LAMBda Choice of wavelength (according to configuration of module):
1310 or 1550 nm for LASER source
850 or 1300 nm for LED source
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MODe Transmission mode of signal emitted:

CW: continuous power
M270, M330, M1000, M2000: power modulated to selected
frequency (270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz)
SCANNING: sources are alternated at regular intervals.
POWer Transmitting power of laser source:
CALIBRATED: power calibrated to 1 mW (0 dBm).
VARIABLE: variable power from 0 to -10 dBm (if continuous mode
only).
Second parameter: rough setting from 0 to 255.
Third parameter: fine setting from 0 to 255.
SENDlamb If continuous mode was chosen, this commands the sending of a
signal to the radiometer which switches it to the same wavelength
as the source.
EMUL Used to emulate the operation of the OLS sources of the WWG
family.
Reading of OTS results

OTSResult PWE? [W, DBM]
MEA? [W, DBM, DBR]
MODe?
BUFFer?
MEM? [1:300]
Reply to command
PWE? Power emitted by source in W or dBm.
MEA? Power measured by radiometer in W, dBm or dBr.
MODe? Reception mode: continuous (CW) or modulated to following
frequencies: 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz or 2 kHz (M270, M330, M1000,
M2000).
BUFFer? Result of measurement stored by Auto store mode. Response on a
line for each measurement:
Date Hour, Lambda, Result (dBm), result (dBr),
Received mode
Example of response:
22/12/98 09:42:28, 1310 nm, -10,03 dBm, 0,00 dBr, Cw
Only the parts of the buffer containing measurement results are
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read. For example, if ten measurements have been conducted, ten

lines with the above format will be sent.
MEM? Reading of one of 300 measurement results which were able to be
stored in memory. This result is given on one line in the form:
Date Hour, Lambda, Result (dBm), Res. (dBr), Ref (dBm),
Received mode
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Commands relative to the WDM module

Configuration OSA

OSASetup DEFault
MODe [0:100]
HSEns [YES, NO]
RESO [FULL, R01nm, R02nm, R03nm, R04nm, R05nm]
DETection [FIRst, GRId]
STH [-80.0: 20.0]
STAtistics [YES, NO]
SNI [AUTO, I25ghz, I50ghz, I100ghz]

SNM [LEFT, RIGHt, BOTH]
NBAnd [10:10000]
SEScreen [AUTO, FULL, MANual]

MSScreen [190.0:198.0]
MEScreen [190.0:198.0]
UNIt [THz, NM]
GRID TYPe [OFF, CONv, ITU, MANual, AUTo]
ITU FIRst [ 185.0:198.0]
CNUmber [1.100 ]
SPAcing [
Manual FIRst [ 185.0:198.0]
CNUmber [1.100 ]
SPAcing [ 20.0:100.0]
ASAve
DEFault Configuration choice by default.

MODe The number of acquisitions used for the statistics
1 = only one acquisition
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2 to 100: the number of acquisition

0= continuous acquisition
HSEns YES = commutation of High sensitivity saving.
RESO Filter resolution.
FULL: maximum filter resolution (<0,1 nm)
R01, R02, R03, R04, R05 = 0,1 / 0,2 / 0,3 / 0,4 or 0,5 nm.
DETection Detection of channels:
FIRst: on the first acquisition.
GRId: according to the manual grid.
STH Signal presence threshold (-80 to 20 dBm) on the measurement
table. Threshold Auto = - 80.0.
STAtistics YES / NO: to do / not to do statistics.
SNI Space with the peak, from the reference point for the noise:
AUTO
I25ghz, I50ghz, I100ghz: to 25, 50 or 100 GHz of the peak.
SNM Side of the peak from where the reference point is taken for the
noise.
LEFT, RIGHt: left, right.
BOTH: left and right.
NBAnd Width of the noise bandwidth used in the Signal/Noise, from 10
pm to 10 000 pm. Default value 100 pm.
SEScreen Start and end of screen display:
AUTO: Automatic detection of start and end of display.
FULL: Start of display at 1525 nm; End of display at 1570 nm.
MANual: choice of the following commands
MSScreen Choose the start of the display
(from 190.0 THz to 198.0 THz).
MESceen Choose the end of the display (from 190.0 THz to 198.0 THz).
UNIt Unit chosen for the horizontal axis.
GRID Choose the type of reference grid:
ITU FIRst first channel in THz
MAN number of channel
SPA spacing between channel in tenth of GHz
MAN FIRst first channel in THz
MAN number of channel
SPA spacing between channel in tenth of GHz
ASAve Save the locations of the channels to set the automatic
grid on them.
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OSAResult DATE?
TIME?
SIZE?
XOFfset?
XSCale?
YOFfset?
YSCale?
BUFfer?
FBUffer?
CURsor [A, B] , [190.0: 198.0] m
CURsor? [A, B]
CVAlue? [A, B]
GAIN TILT?
GAIN SLOpe?
POWER TOTal?
POWER COMposit?
NCHannel TOTal?
NCHannel PREsent?
PREsent? [1 : 100]
AVG? [1 : 100]
NOIse? [1 : 100]
IBUf? [1 : 100] NOW? [1:100]
FREQ AVG? [1:100]
LEVel MIN? [1:100]
OSNR MAX? [1:100]
SDEV? [1:100]
TABle?
TABle STATus?
OFILe? [WDM, BWDM]
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DATE Acquisition date

TIME Acquisition time
SIZE? Number of points on the curve*
XOFfset? First point of Abscissa (in THz)1
XSCale? Space X between two points (in THz)1
YOFfSet Y axis shift - Coefficient B of «val dB = A*y + B» 1
YSCale? Y axis scale - Coefficient A of «val dB = A*y + B» 1
BUFfer? Reading of the memory containing the curve in ASCII1.
FBUffer? Reading of the memory containing the curve in binary.
CURsor A or B cursor position
CURsor? A or B cursor position?
CVAlue? Intersection level (in dBm) point of the A or B cursor and
the curve?
GAIN:TILT? Gain tilt between the cursors in dB?
GAIN:SLOpe? Gain slope in dB /THz?
POWER:TOTal? Power total in dBm?
POWER:COMpos? Composite power?
NCHannel:TOTal? Total number of detected channels at first acquisition?
NCHannel:PREsent? Total number of detected channels at last acquisition?
Commands relative to a channel for which the order number is indicated:
PREsent? Present channel?
AVG? Number of acquisitions on the channel to calculate the
min., max., and average value?
NOIse? Channel noise level?
IBUf? Channel position in the buffer?
FREQ:NOW? Last acquisition channel frequency?
FREQ:AVG Average channel frequency?
FREQ:MIN? Minimum channel frequency?
FREQ:MAX? Maximum channel frequency?
FREQ:SDEV? Channel standard deviation frequency?
*. Refer to the "Reading the buffer storing the trace" on page 9-18.
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LEVEL:NOW? Last acquisition channel level?

LEVEL:AVG Average channel level?
LEVEL:MIN? Minimum channel level?
LEVEL:MAX? Maximum channel level?
LEVEL:SDEV? Channel level standard deviation?
OSNR:NOW? Signal/Noise of the channel during the last acquisition?

OSNR:AVG Signal/Average noise for the channel?
OSNR:MIN? Signal/Min. noise for the channel?
OSNR:MAX? Signal/Max. noise for the channel?
OSNR:SDEV? Signal/Noise standard deviation for the channel?
OFILe? Returns the current results in a file.
Acterna file format: WDM or BWDM. The BWDM file is the
same as the WDM one but the size of the file is given in
front of the response.
TABle? Returns the current table in a file in ASCII format.
TABle:STATus Returns "UPDATED" if a new table can be read. Otherwise
returns "NOT UPDATED".
Reading the buffer storing the trace

The current curve is stored in a buffer.
Capacity of this buffer: 4 x number of points.
Each point is coded using four ASCII characters on 16 bits.
Command used to read the buffer: OTResult:BUFFer?
Example of response for a buffer of 2000 points:
#6008000217F217E 2180 CBFF CB00

Size in bytes First 2nd 3rd 2000th
point point point point
number of characters
for the size
In this example, for the first point, the y value is 217F in signed hexadecimal. To
know the value in dB process as follows:
• convert 217F in signed decimal: 8575
• use the commands given below to know the coefficients A and B
• value in dB with the given examples:
A*y + B =(-2.939746e-03 x 8575) + 34.590000= 9.382 dB
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In this example, for the last point, the y value is CB00 in signed hexadecimal.
Thus:
• CB00 in signed decimal = -13568
• the value in dB is:
A*y + B = [-2.939746e-03 x (-13568)] + 34.590000 =- 13533.412 dB
Number of points in the buffer?
OSARESult:SIZE?
Example of response: 32000
Abscissa of the first point in THz?
OSARESul:XOFFset?
Interval between 2 points in THz?
OSARESul:XSCale?
Example of response: 7.566895e-04
Coeff B of the function A*y + B?
OSARESult:YOFFset?
Coeff A of the function A*y + B?
OSARESult:YSCale?
Example of response: -2.939746e-03
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Chapter
Maintenance
10
10 •
This section details the following operations for the MTSe:

❏ Maintenance procedure
❏ Conditions of guarantee
❏ Cleaning
For software updates or to find our Acterna representatives and technical

support offices around the world please visit our web
site: www.acterna.com
Maintenance procedure
Maintenance work on this instrument can only be undertaken by qualified

personnel using suitable equipment.
In the majority of cases, it is advisable to contact the nearest Acterna Service

Centre, which will undertake the appropriate troubleshooting and repair work.
The performance and technical complexity of the MTSe class this instrument in a
new generation of equipment, for which Wavetek has defined a maintenance
policy based on the modular standard replacement principle.
In implementation of this policy, we have set up powerful card troubleshooting
test resources in our factories and a rapid dispatch system operating between our
factories and branches.
Only by this procedure can the high quality of the instrument continue to be
ensured after repair work. This procedure also has the advantage of reducing
repair cost and time.
In order to ensure maximum quality and efficiency, we strongly recommend
adoption of the following maintenance procedure in the event of a fault or
failure:
• Verify that the instrument is plugged in.
• Verify the connections of any peripheral equipment to the MTSe.
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• If a fault is detected, or if a doubt exists, it is advisable to contact the nearest

Wavetek Service Centre which will undertake the appropriate repair work.
Returning an instrument
When returning an instrument, please indicate the following minimum
information:
• The type and serial number of the instrument
• A description of the fault found with the instrument.
The returned instrument will then be repaired and calibrated.
Guarantee conditions
Any exchange of boards or sub-assemblies during the instrument’s guarantee
period is carried out at the expense of Wavetek. For any work carried out on a
board or sub-assembly other than by Wavetek Service Centers, the cost of the
replacement board or sub-assembly will be invoiced.
Cleaning
Cleaning the front and rear panels and the covers
The front and rear panels, as well as the covers, can become tarnished with use.
To clean them, use soapy water.
Do not use products with a petroleum spirit, trichloroethylene, benzene or
alcohol base, as they attack the printed markings.
Cleaning the screen

To clean the screen, use anti-static products.
Precautions governing optical connections

• The normal operating life of an optical connector is usually of the order of a
few hundred manipulations. It is therefore advisable to manipulate the
optical connections as rarely as possible.
• The instrument is designed to function correctly in a non - hostile
environment, hence the cleanliness of the optical connectors as well as their
delicate manipulation is paramount to the instrument’s measurement
abilities.
• The optical connector must therefore be clean and dust-free. If the optical
connection is not being used, protect the connections of MTSe using the
covers provided.
As an example, the use of connectors that have not been cleaned will represent
an error of the order of 10% for all measurements. This error is added to other
errors present, for example the quality of the fiber (circularity and concentricity),
the means of alignment (axis alignment, distance between fiber faces, quality of
fiber face) and propagation modes.
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Cleaning the optical cable connector

Note If your module has an universal connector, unscrew its adaptor to
access the ferule.
• Use a non degradable type of paper, such as Joseph paper, soaked in ethanol.
• Pay particular attention to the polished face of the fiber, rubbing it in a
perpendicular motion to the fiber.
Cleaning the optical inputs or outputs of the MTSe

• Squirt a highly flammable solvent (such as ethanol or «Trijelt») into the
connector.
• Blow out the connector using a clean dry air supply from an aerosol can fitted
with an extension.
Battery replacement
The MTSe lithium battery found on the microprocessor board ensures that date,
hour and certain information are not lost when the instrument is powered down.
Checking the battery

If there is doubt as to whether the battery is to be changed or not, switch off the
instrument. On switching the instrument on again, check whether the date is still
correct. If the date has been lost, the battery needs replacing.
Contact your nearest Wavetek Customer Service Centre.
This battery has a lifetime of more than five years.
Battery replacement should not be carried out by the user:

this may be dangerous to the microprocessor board
(certain components may be damaged or destroyed)
and requires special tools
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Chapter
Technical specifications
11
11
This chapter gives the specifications of:
❏ the MTS 5100e and MTS 5200e mainframes
❏ the OTDR modules
❏ the OTS modules
❏ the available options and accessories.
Mainframe specifications
Display
Screen:
• 8" Black & White or color passive (option 5000/PAS)
or 8.4" TFT color (option 5000/COL)
• High resolution display
• Vertical scale display resolution of 0.001 dB
• Horizontal scale display resolution of 0.01 m (0,4 inch)
• Screen saver
Adjustment
• Contrast (Black & White or color passive screen)
• Backlight intensity
Storage
Medium
• RAM: 3Mb
• Optional 1 Gb Hard disk
• Optional 3.5 inch MS DOS compatible HD floppy disk drive
Storage capacity
• 400 OTDR traces typical in internal memory
• 250 OTDR traces typical on HD floppy disk
• Bellcore GR196 or TD 3000 Laser Precision (write only) compatible format for
OTDR modules; Wavetek format for OTDR and OTS modules.
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Input/Output
• RS232C
• Ethernet (option)
• Centronics
• IEEE-488 GPIB (option), for MTS 5200e only.
Internal printer (optional for MTS 5200e only)

• Reference 5200/PR
• High quality (graphical) thermic printer
• 832 dots / line
• paper width: 112 mm.
Power supply
Batteries
• Up to 2 Nickel Metal Hydrid batteries
• Battery autonomy at 25° C (for 1 battery):
- up to 8 hours of standard use, with normal backlight, according to Bellcore
/ Telecordia GR-196-CORE standard.
- up to 3 hours with permanent acquisition, with normal backlight
- up to 2.5 hours with permanent acquisition, with high backlight
AC/DC Adapter / Charger
MTS 5100e MTS 5200e

Reference 5003AC/DC adapter / charger 5007AC/DC adapter / charger
Input 100-250 V 85-264 V
50-60 Hz 47-400 Hz
1.6 A 1.3 A
Output 12 V DC 12 V DC
4.2 A 55 Watt max.
Compliant CE CE
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Dimensions
Base unit MTS 5100e MTS 5200e

Height 90 mm 130 mm
Width 235 mm 235 mm
Depth 300 mm 300 mm
Weight 3.5 kg 5.5 kg
including 1 module & 1 battery including internal printer, 2 modules
& 1 battery
Dimensions of the external keyboard (optional): 280 x 130 x 25 mm

(11 x 5.1 x 1 inch).
Environmental conditions
Vibration
The MTSe is able to withstand the following vibration tests:
• Complete test consists of 6 cycles for each of the 3 axes x, y, z.
• One cycle sweeps from 5 Hz to 200 Hz and back down to 5 Hz with a sweep
duration of one minute per octave.
• 3 mm amplitude displacement test for the range of 5 Hz to 9 Hz.
• 1G acceleration test for the range of 10 Hz to 200 Hz.
Temperature range
• Operating on mains, options not included: -20° C to + 50° C
(- 4°C to + 122°F)
• Operating, specifications guaranteed, all options included:
0° C to +40° C (+ 32°F to + 104°F)
• Storage: -20° C up to + 60° C (- 4°F up to + 140°F)
Humidity
• 95% without condensing
EMI/ESD
• CE compliant
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OTDR Measurement characteristics

Distance measurement
• dual cursors
• distance displayed with respect to the calibration of the fiber’s group index
• group index adjustable from 1.30000 to 1.70000 in 0.00001 step
• display resolution: 1 cm (0.39 inch) max
• cursor resolution: 1cm (0.39 inch) max
• sampling spacing: from 4 cm (1.57 inch), with up to 128 000 acquisition data
points
• accuracy: ±1 m ± 10-5x distance ± sampling resolution
(excluding group index uncertainties)
Attenuation measurement
• dual cursors
• display resolution: 0.001 dB
• cursor resolution: 0.01 dB
• accuracy: ± 0.05 dB / dB ± 0.05 dB
Reflectance measurement
• display resolution: 0.01 dB
• accuracy: ± 4 dB
Automatic measurement
• Automatic measurement of all signal characteristics. Slope measurement by
linear regression or 2 points measurements.
• Thresholds for fault display:
0 to 5.99 dB in 0.01 dB steps for event threshold
-11 to -99 dB in 1 dB steps for reflectance
0 to 1.99 dB/km in 0.001 dB/km steps for slope
• Display of fiber segment slope and attenuation
• Display of position and loss
• Display of reflectance
• Display of ORL
Manual measurement
• measurement of slope between the cursors
• measurement of the loss between two fiber sections
• measurement of the reflectance of a reflective event
• measurement of the Optical Return Loss between the two cursors.
• measurement of a splice either by 2 point or 5 point method
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OTS measurement characteristics

The OTS modules comprise: a Power meter, Light sources and combinations of
Light source/Power meter.
Note Light source = Laser source or Led source
A complete range of optical connectors and adaptors is available.

Light source specifications
• Transmission of a dual wavelength signal on the same connector.
• Transmission of a signal indicating the wavelength transmitted.
• Modulation of the transmitted signal.
• Variable transmission power (for Laser source only)
Power meter specifications
• Choice of wavelength from 800 to 1650 nm in 1 nm increments.
• Automatic detection of the wavelength and the modulation.
• Selection of automatic or manual calibration.
• Manual or automatic storage and printing of the results.
• Audio alarm signal when the results is outside the chosen threshold.
• Reference level stored in memory.
• Automatic zero adjustment.
• Result display in dBm, dBr or W (mW, µW or nW).
• Alternating 1310/1550 nm (laser source) or 850/1300 nm (LED source)
measurement option.
• Display of average result or real time result.
Modules, Options and Accessories

OTDR modules
Multimode OTDR modules
The specifications of the 5023 module are the specifications of the modules 5021
and 5022 according to the wavelength.
Wavelength 850 nm 1300 nm 850 & 1300 nm

Multimode Modules 5021MM 5022MM 5023MM
Module ML 5023ML
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Singlemode OTDR modules available

The specifications of the 5026 (SR, DR, HD, VHD) modules are the specifications
of the modules 5024 and 5025 (SR, DR, HD, VHD) according to the wavelength.
The specifications of the 5029 VHD module are the specifications of the 5025 and
5027 VHD according to the wavelength.
Wavelength (nm) 1310 1550 1310 & 1550 1625 1550 & 1625
Short Range 5024SR 5025SR 5026SR
Medium Range 5024DR 5025DR 5026DR

High Resolution
High Dynamic 5024HD 5025HD 5026HD 5027HD (RTU)
Long Range 5036 HD
Very High Dynamic 5025VHD 5026VHD 5027VHD 5029VHD
OTDR module options

502X/VFL/FC VFL option for OTDR module with FC connector
502X/VFL/ST VFL option for OTDR module with ST connector
OTS modules available

Power meter: 50600 PM (800- 1650 nm)
Singlemode Laser source
Wavelength (nm) 1310 1550 1310&1550

Laser source 50540 LS 50550 LS 50560 LS
Laser source + Power meter 50640 LTS 50650 LTS 50660 LTS
Laser source + Power meter + 50641 LTS/TS 50651 LTS/TS 50661 LTS/TS
Talkset
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LED source
Wavelength (nm) 850 1300 850&1300

LED source + power meter 50610 LTS 50620 LTS 50630 LTS
LED source + Power meter + 50611 LTS/TS 50621 LTS/TS 50631 LTS/TS
Talkset
Chassis options 1
5000/PAS Color passive display
5000/COL Color TFT display
5000/FD Floppy disk unit
5000/HDisk Hard disk
5000/Eth Ethernet Interface.
This option includes:
- an adapter RS232/Ethernet
- an Ethernet crossed cable for direct connection to the PC.
- a software WS-FTP pro.
- the init file for the software WS-FTP pro in a diskette.
5200/PR Internal printer with (MTS 5200e only)
5200/IEEE IEEE interface (MTS 5200e only)
5200/VGA Computer display output (MTS 5200e with color TFT display only)
Accessories supplied with the instrument

5000M02 User manual in English
5001 Rechargeable battery
Mains lead and AC/DC adaptor:
5002/1 • for Europe
5002/2 • for United Kingdom
5002/3 • for USA
Other accessories (options)

5000/Keyb External keyboard
Additional AC adapter / Charger MTS 5100e
1. Must be ordered with the instrument
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5003/3 • for USA
5004 Soft carrying case for MTS 5100e
5005 Hard transit case for MTS 5100e
5006 Cigarette lighter Power Adapter
Additional AC Adapter / Charger for MTS 5200e
5007/3 • for USA
5008 Batch of paper rolls for the MTS 5200e internal printer
Application software
9551 WinTrace PC processing software
9552 WinWDM PC processing software
9558 WinCable software to generate measurement report under
Windows™
5996/MTS WS-FTP Pro software to backup the OTDR hard disk to a PC
Connectors supplied with the MTSe

With OTDR singlemode modules and Light source
One connector is supplied per module: either an universal connector (UNI) with
an adapter (FC, SC, etc.) or a fixed connector (FC, SC, etc.).
FC or Universal connector with adaptor
SC or Universal connector with adaptor
ST or Universal connector with adaptor
DIN or Universal connector with adaptor
E2000
EC
FC/APC or universal low reflectance connector with adaptor
SC/APC or universal low reflectance connector with adaptor
DIN/HRL or universal low reflectance connector with adaptor
With OTDR multimode modules
One connector is supplied per module: either an universal connector (UNI) with
an adapter (FC, SC, etc.) or a fixed connector (FC, SC, etc.).
FC or Universal connector with adaptor
SC or Universal connector with adaptor
ST or Universal connector with adaptor
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MTSe Modules, Options and Accessories
DIN or Universal connector with adaptor
Power meter adapters supplied with the MTSe

for connector VFO: 506VFO
for connector FC/PC:506FC
for connector ST: 506ST
for connector DIN: 506DIN
for connector D4: 506D4
for connector PFO: 506PFO
for connector SC: 506SC
USER MANUAL 750000992/16 11-9

Specifications of the OTDR modules

Wavelength and pulsewidth
Multimode Modules
5023MM 5023 ML
5021MM 5022MM
Wavelengtha 850 ± 20 nm 1300 ± 20 nm 8500/1300 ± 20 nm
Dynamic rangeb with long pulse 20 dB 18 dB 16/14 dB
RMSc 25 dB 23 dB 18/16 dB
Pulsewidth 3 ns to 200 ns 3 ns to 200 ns
Dead zoned at 3 ns
- Event dead zone 1.5 m 1.5 m 2m
- Attenuation dead zone 5m 5m 10 m
a. laser at 25°C at 50ns
b. Specified values, at 25°C, corresponding to the one-way difference (in dB) between the
extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the level containing 98 % of noise
data points, after 3 minutes averaging.
c. Typical value at 25°C corresponding to the one-way difference (in dB) between the extrapolated
backscattering level, at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes averaging.
d. Typical Values at 25°C :
- The event dead zone is measured at 1,5 dB down from the peak of an unsaturated reflective
event.
- The attenuation dead zone is measured at ± 0.5 dB from the linear regression on a reflectance
type FC/APC (-50 dB).
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MTSe Specifications of the OTDR modules
Singlemode Modules
High
Short Resolution High Dynamic Very High Dynamic
Modules
Range Medium Long range Long range
range
5024/25/26 5024/25/26 5024/25/26 5027 / 5024/25/26 5029

SR DR /36 HD 36 HD VHD VHD
Wavelengtha 1310 / 1310 / 1550 1310 / 1550 1625 1310 / 1550 1550/1625
1550 ± 20 nm ± 20 nm ± 10 nm ± 20 nm ± 20 nm
± 20 nm
Dynamic rangeb
with long pulse 27,5 / 25 31 / 29 36,5 / 35 35
dB dB dB dB
RMSc 31 / 29 dB 35 / 33 dB 40 / 38 dB 39 dB 42 / 43 dB 43 / 41 dB
Distance range 260 km 380 km 380 km
Pulsewidth 10 ns to 10 5 ns to 10 10 ns to 20 µs 10 ns to 20 µs
µs µs
Dead zoned (at 10 ns) (at 5 ns) (at 10 ns) (at 10 ns)
- Event dead zone 4m 1m 4m 8m
- Attenuation dead 25 m 15 m 25 m 30 m
zone
a. laser at 25°C at 10 µs
b. Specified values, at 25°C, corresponding to the one-way difference (in dB) between the
extrapolated backscattering level at the start of the fiber and the level containing 98 % of noise
data points, after 3 minutes averaging.
c. Typical value at 25°C corresponding to the one-way difference (in dB) between the extrapolated
backscattering level, at the start of the fiber and the RMS noise level, after 3 minutes averaging.
d. Typical Values at 25°C :
- The event dead zone is measured at 1,5 dB down from the peak of an unsaturated reflective
event.
- The attenuation dead zone is measured at ± 0.5 dB from the linear regression on a reflectance
type FC/APC (-50 dB).
Laser
Laser classes applicable to the MTSe modules:
Reference standard
Modules EN 60825-1 :1994 FDA21CFR§1040.10
USER MANUAL 750000992/16 11-11

Multimode MM and ML
- at 850 nm Class 3A Class 1
Singlemode SR, DR Class 1 Class 1
Singlemode HD
- at 1310 nm, 20 µs Class 3A Class 1
Singlemode VHD
- at 1310 nm, 10 and 20 µs Class 3A Class 1
- at 1550 and 1625 nm Class 1 Class 1
VFL option Class 2 Class 2
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MTSe Specifications of the OTDR modules
Ranges
Ranges for MM and 5023ML modules
3 ns 20 ns 50 ns 200 ns
500 m (1.6 kft) x x x
1 km (3.25 kft) x x x x
2 km (6.5 kft) x x x x
5 km (16 kft) x x x x
40 km (131 kft) x x x
80 km (262 kft) x
Ranges for SR modules

10 ns 30 ns 100 ns 300 ns 1 µs 3 µs 10 µs
2 km (6.5 kft) x x x
10 km (33 kft) x x x x x
20 km (65 kft) x x x x x x
40 km (131kft) x x x x x x x
80 km (459kft) x x x x x
140 km (459 kft) x x x x
260 km (853 kft) x
Ranges for DR modules

5 ns 20 ns 100 ns 300 ns 1 µs 3 µs 10 µs
2 km (6.5 kft) x x x
140 km (459 kft) x x x x
260 km (853 kft) x x x
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Ranges for HD modules

10 ns 30 ns 100 ns 300 ns 1 µs 3 µs 10 µs 20 µs
40 km (131kft) x x x x x x x x
140km (459kft) x x x x x x x
260km (853kft) x x x x
380 km x x
Ranges for VHD modules

260km (853kft) x x x x x
380 km x x x
Ranges for 1625 nm 5027 modules (RTU)

260km (853kft) x x x x x
380 km x x
Specifications of the VFL option (OTDR module)

• wavelength: 635 nm ± 15 nm at 25 °C
• fiber length: up to 5 km
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MTSe Specifications of the OTS modules at 25 °C
Specifications of the OTS modules at 25 °C

Light sources
Laser sources LED sources
Wavelength 1310 & 1550 850 nm 1300 nm ± 850 & 1300 nm
(source at 25°C) ± 30 nm ± 30 nm 30 nm ± 30 nm
Spectral width < 5 nm 50 nm 150 nm 50 / 150 nm
Stability in 1 hour ± 0,05 dB
Stability in 24 h. ± 0,15 dB
Calibrated output 0 dBm -17 dBm -19 dBm -18 / -20 dBm
power
Variable output 0 to - 10 dBm
power
Modulation of 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz
transmitted signal
Possibility of alternated transmission at 1310/1550 nm (Laser source) or 850/

1300 nm (LED source), every 10 seconds approx.
Multiple Wavelength Power Meter

Calibrated wavelengths: 850 / 1310 / 1550 nm
Possible wavelengths: 800 to 1650 nm in 1 nm increments
Accuracy for calibrated wavelengths: ± 0,2 dB (at - 30 dBm, FC/PC)
Resolution: 0,01 dBm / 0,01 nW
Measurement range: + 5 to - 65 dBm (at 850 nm)
+ 5 to - 70 dBm (at 1310 and 1550 nm)
Possibility of alternated measurement at 1310 and 1550 nm.
Power Meter memory

• Capacity: 300 results
• Stored parameters for manual or automatic measurement:
- Date / time
- Wavelength
- Measurement result (dBm)
- Reference (dBm)
- Received mode (CW, 270 Hz ... 2 kHz)
Specifications of the Talkset option (OTS module)

• Dynamic: 35 dB typical at 25°C
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Specifications WDM modules

Typical values measured at 25° C, unless otherwise stated.
Module 5071- C band Module 5073- C+L band
Wavelength
Range 1525-1570 nm 1525-1610 nm
Sweep time (real time) <1s <1,5 s
a
Accuracy ± 10 pm
Display Resolution 1 pm
Min. spacing between 10 GHz (80 pm)
channels
Optical Bandwidth (FWHM) 35 pm
Power levels
Display range - 90 dBm at + 30 dBm
Display Resolution 0,01 dB
Measurement range on a - 70 dBm at + 10 dBm
channel
Max. admissible power:
- total (before signal cut off) + 20 dBm
- for a channel + 10 dBm
Accuracy b ± 0,5 dB max
Linearity 1 ±0,1 dB
Flatness ± 0,2 dBc ± 0,2 dBd
Polarization dependence ± 0,2 dB
(PDL)
ORL (Optical Return Loss) > 35 dB
ORR (Optical Rejection Ratio)e- 40 dB at 0,8 nm from the carrier
34 dB at 0,4 nm from the carrier
a. from -40 dBm to +5 dBm.
b. at -30 dBm and 1550 nm, excluding the uncertainty due to the input connector.
c. at -30 dBm and in the range 1530 nm - 1565 nm (reference : 1550 nm)
d. at -30 dBm and in the range 1530 nm - 1605 nm (reference : 1550 nm)
e. from the top of a carrier, in the range 1530 to 1605 nm and at 0 dBm
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MTSe Information about the 5020TF fiber modules
Information about the 5020TF fiber modules

The 5020 TF single-mode and multi-mode contains two reels of fiber to be used
with the reflectometer. They are destined for training, demonstrations and can be
used as a launch fiber.
Note As these modules are not qualified as measurement devices, there is
no need for calibration certificate.
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
Front panel of a module
Module 5020TF/MM Module 5020TF/SM

(Multi-mode) (Single-mode)
Type of fiber used Corning MM Corning SMF 28
Recommended group 1.50140 850nm ; 1.46750 @ 1310nm ;

index 1.49660 @ 1310nm 1.46810 @ 1550/1625nm
Length of fiber 1 300 ± 30 m 466 ± 23 m

Length of fiber 2 300 ± 30 m 1000 ± 50 m
Loss of the connectors 0.5 dB a
a. Guaranteed to 1625 nm, except for the port 1 of fiber 2.
Advice on how to use the fiber 2 (long fiber)

Given that the loss per unit on fiber 2 may be higher near port 1:
• when measuring a dead zone, it is preferable to connect the reflectometer to
the port 4.
• when measuring the insertion loss of a connector located after the launching
cable, the reflectometer should be connected to port 1.
USER MANUAL 750000992/16 11-17

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12Index
A optical fiber 3-7

Abbreviation of command header 9-4 Connection
optical
Accessories cleaning 10-3
option 11-7 precautions 10-2
supplied with the MTS 11-7 quality 5-7
Acquisition Connectors
acq. time 5-3 computer display 4-9
automatic 5-9 optical connectors (ref.) 11-8
manual 5-11
real time 5-7 Contrast (screen) 3-13
Adapters Control
AC/DC adapter (use) 3-7 external keyboard 4-7
for powermeter 11-9 keys 4-4
Attenuation 5-19 Cursor
definition 5-14
Attenuator (powermeter) 6-4 five cursor method 5-25
B positioning/shift 5-14
resolution 11-4
Backscattering coefficient 1-3, 5-6
D
Battery
autonomy 3-5 Date setting 3-15
charge 3-4 Décalage de courbe
installation 3-6 WDM 7-13
on microprocesseur board 10-3
recommendations 3-6 Dimensions 11-3
type 11-2 Direction 5-1, 8-16
C Directory
deleting a directory 8-21
Carrying strap 3-3 directory window 8-17
Charger (battery)
E
specification 11-2
use 3-4 Edition 4-5
Cleaning 10-2 End Location 8-16
Command errors 9-3 Environmental conditions 11-3
Command format 9-3 Ethernet
Command syntax 9-3 configuration 3-17
contenu de l’option 11-7
Comments 8-15 reférence de l’option 11-7
Confidence in results 5-20 use 9-2
Configuration Event
alarmes WDM 7-5 display criteria 5-15
Connecting types (icons) 5-18
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Index MTSe
F control keys 4-4

softkeys 4-2
Fault locator mode 5-37
Fiber commands 9-13 L
Fiber number 8-16 Language 2-2, 3-16
auto increment 8-16 Laser
File activity indicator 4-4
copy from one medium to another Laser source set-up 9-20
8-21
deleting 8-20 Launch cable 5-4
format 8-11 Length
search 8-18 section length 5-19
transfert to Excel (OTS file) 8-11 unit 3-16
Filenaming Linking commands 9-4
modes 8-2 Loading
OTDR, automatic 8-3 an OTDR trace 8-19
OTDR, semi-automatic 8-4 an OTS table 8-20
OTS, automatic 8-7, 8-9 OTS results 6-16
OTS, semi-automatic 8-8
warning 8-3 Logo (user) 3-29
WDM, semi-automatic 8-10
M
Floppy disk drive 4-9
Macro
Formatting
creation (learn) 5-40
floppy disk 8-23 definition 5-38
hard disk 8-24 load from disquette 5-41
G macro 5 - 5-41
saving on diskette 5-40
Gain Tilt et Slope (WDM) 7-4 start (play) 5-39
Ghosts 5-4 used to store a config. 5-41
Guarantee conditions 10-2 Maintenance procedure 10-1
Markers 5-21
H adding 5-22
Handle 3-3 deleting 5-22
display 5-21
Help 3-18 warning 5-22
I Measurement
attenuation 1-3, 11-4
IEEE automatic 5-20, 11-4
address selection 3-17 both end measurement 5-32
connection to the interface 9-3 distance 11-4
Index five cursor method 5-25
group index 11-4 identification commands 9-9
index of the fiber 5-5 insertion loss method 1-4
Interface (I/O) 3-17 manual 5-22, 11-4
ORL 5-26
K OTDR 1-1
OTS (specification) 11-5
Keyboard (external) 4-7 power measurement 1-4
Keys principles 1-1
arrow keys 4-4 reflectance (spec.) 11-4
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MTSe Index
slope 5-23 acquisition 5-3

validity 1-2 fiber 5-5
Memory 2-3 OTDR 5-1
capacity 11-1 Port
comments 8-15 parallel (Centronics) 4-10
medium 11-1 serial port (RS 232) 4-10
memory info 8-15 Positioning of the unit 3-2
powermeter 6-13, 11-15
Power
Méthode S/B (WDM) 7-3 mode (source) 6-3
Mode set ref. level (powermeter) 6-10
acquisition (manual/auto) 5-3 variable (laser source) 6-12
Modules Powermeter
installation and removal 3-1 alarm 6-17
list & references 11-6 automatic printing 6-16
specifications automatic storage 6-15
fiber modules 11-17 measurement 6-12
OTDR 11-10 memory (specifications) 11-15
OTS 11-15 memory function 6-13
WDM 11-16 non calibrated wavelength 6-17
ref. measurement 6-11
N zero setting 6-11
Notes in table 5-5 Printer
external
O setup 3-26
Operator 8-15 type selection 3-16
internal
Options 11-7 loading paper 3-26
Origin 8-16 specifications 11-2
ORL use 3-18
internal/external/file choice 3-16
measurement 5-26
on a saturated trace 5-27 Printing 2-3
OTDR module autoprint (powermeter) 6-3
content 3-17
relative command in Remote con- examples 3-22
trol 9-11 header 3-19
OTDR result commands normal/compress 3-16
reading 9-16 to a BMP file 3-27
OTS modules Pulsewidth 11-10, 11-11
relative commands 9-19, 9-23
OTS results R
reading 9-21 Range 5-3, 11-13
Overlay trace function Reading OTDR result commands 9-
OTDR 5-28 16
WDM 7-12 Reflectance
P definition 1-2
result in table 5-19
Panel specification 11-4
front 4-1 Remarks in table 9-10
rear 4-8
Parameters Remote control
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Index MTSe
abbreviation of command header light source setup 6-2

9-4 OTDR test setup 5-1
command errors 9-3 OTS test setup 6-1
command format 9-3 powermeter setup 6-3
command syntax 9-4 system setup 2-2
commands relative to module 9-8 test setup 2-2
commands relative to the keys 9-8 WDM setup 7-2
commands relative to the OTS 9- Shift
19, 9-23 active trace 5-31
common part commands 9-5 of OTDR trace 5-15
connecting MTS to a PC 9-1
description of commands 9-3 Slope Method 5-4
description of queries 9-3 Software
fiber commands 9-15 MTS (installation) 3-9
laser source set-up 9-20 WinTrace 11-8
linking commands 9-4 WS-FTP Pro 11-8
parameters 9-4 Source (OTS)
power meter set-up 9-19
queries 9-4 modulated signal 6-13
reading OTDR result commands scanning mode 6-12
9-16 specification 11-5
reading OTS results 9-21 Specifications 11-1
result commands 9-13 SRQ commands 9-5
SRQ commands 9-5
status commands 9-7 Status commands 9-7
status structure registers 9-6 Status structure registers
system setup commands 9-7 comman part commands 9-6
Reseting the MTS 3-8 Storage
Resolution 5-3, 11-4 media 8-1
OTDR & OTS data 8-2
Result commands 9-13 OTS automatic storage 6-15
Results Swapping overlay traces 5-30
analysis (OTDR) 5-14
light source 6-5 Switching on 3-8
on trace 5-5 T
OTDR screen 4-3
powermeter 6-8 Table of results 5-17
powermeter (automatic storage) confidence 5-20
6-15 contents 5-18
WDM 7-5 loading an OTS table 8-20
RS 232 3-17, 4-10 Talkset
connection to the interface 9-1 specifications 11-15
use 3-28
S
Threshold
Screen audible alarm (OTS) 6-17
adjusting contrast 3-13 end fiber 5-4
auto off 3-14 reflectance 5-4
back-lighting level 3-14 slope 5-4
options 4-2 splice 5-4
trace background color 3-14 Time 3-15
Setup acq. time 5-3
instrument setup 2-2, 3-11 real time (OTS) 6-4
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MTSe Index
time Auto (OTS) 6-4 Visual fault locator (VFL) 3-27

Title 8-15
W
Trace
background color 3-14 Wavelength
identification 5-1 powermeter
loading 8-19 non calibrated 6-17
OTDR overlay 5-28 selection 6-3
printing 8-22 selection (OTDR) 5-5
specification OTDR 11-10, 11-11
U specification OTS 11-15
Unit WDM
frequency (WDM) 3-16 sauvegarde résultats 7-13
length (OTDR) 3-16 tableau 7-9
powermeter 6-4 test setup 7-1
source 6-3 trace 7-6
Unpacking the instrument 3-1 Welcome message 3-14
V Z
Visual Fault Locator (VFL) Zero setting (powermeter) 6-11
selection 3-12 Zoom 5-15
specifications 11-14
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Index MTSe
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MTSe 5000 Series

The information contained in this document is the

Important Important information concerning the correct operation of the MTSe.

ii USER MANUAL 750000992/16

Laser classes applicable to the MTSe modules:

Modules EN 60825-1 :1994 FDA21CFR§1040.10

Warning labels Reference standard

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

CLASS III A LASER PRODUCT

USER MANUAL 750000992/16 iii

Example of a laser connector on the MTS 5100e rear panel

AC/DC and battery safety

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Visual Conventions ............................................................................................ ii

Measurement Principles ......................................................................1-1

OTDR measurements principle ...........................................................1-1

Introduction ....................................................................................... 2-1

Interchangeable modules ...............................................................................2-1

Getting Started ................................................................................... 3-1

Before switching on ...........................................................................3-1

USER MANUAL 750000992/16 v

Switching on/off the MTSe ................................................................ 3-8

MTSe Controls ................................................................................... 4-1

Front panel ........................................................................................4-1

Using an OTDR module ....................................................................... 5-1

OTDR Test SET-UP .............................................................................. 5-1

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Selecting fiber parameters .............................................................................. 5-5

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Using the OTS module ........................................................................ 6-1

OTS Test SET-UP ................................................................................6-1

Optical spectrum analyser .................................................................. 7-1

Configuration of the instrument ......................................................... 7-1

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File management ................................................................................ 8-1

Storage media ...................................................................................8-1

Remote control ................................................................................... 9-1

Connection of the MTSe to a PC ..........................................................9-1

USER MANUAL 750000992/16 ix

Linking commands ..........................................................................................9-4

Maintenance procedure ................................................................... 10-1

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Technical specifications .................................................................... 11-1

Mainframe specifications ..................................................................11-1

Index .................................................................................................. I-1

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OTDR measurements principle

Relative Splice Connection

Typical backscattered trace

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The measurement result should provide:

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• the backscattering coefficient of the fiber used.

Typical values of backscattering coefficient for a 1ns pulse

for a singlemode fiber - 79 dB at 1310 nm