Until now, installing and maintaining optical networks required technicians to carry a variety of equipment which was not only cumbersome, but also expensive. The new line of MT9083A ACCESS Master OTDRs have been specifically designed to solve this common problem. The MT9083A delivers full featured OTDR performance plus a loss test set and quality of service measurement in a surprisingly small and lightweight package. Designed for field use at only 28.4 cm wide x 20 cm tall x 7.7 cm deep and 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs.) the MT9083A is easily transported around the test site. It is rugged and comes equipped for a full days work in the field with 8 hours operation from a single charge. Ready to test in less than 15 seconds it can be equipped with a power meter, visual light source and IP test options replacing several, larger pieces of test equipment with one handy unit.

Exceptional OTDR Performance, from the World’s First OTDR Manufacturer
Evaluation of access networks ranging from a few kilometres to metro networks reaching up to 100 km in length is becoming
commonplace, requiring OTDRs to have the performance and functions for evaluating both short and long fibres. Designed
with this in mind, the ACCESS Master delivers on both fronts. For short fibre analysis the event dead zone of less than 1 m (80 cm typical) and a sampling resolution of 5 cm allows the MT9083A to evaluate connections and troubleshoot central office, FTTx and intra-building faults with ease – providing a level of detail never before seen. For extended range testing of 100+ km fibres the MT9083A has superb high-resolution performance and also features up to 38.5 dB of dynamic range. This makes the MT9083A a very useful tool for any network type.

Features

•  Ready to test in less than 15 seconds…and all day without recharging
•  Specialized testing modes simplify operation
•  High resolution and high dynamic range ensure thorough and complete fibre evaluation
•  Intelligent analysis software identifies problem splices, connectors and even macrobends
•  Rugged, sealed design provides years of service in the most challenging environments
•  IP testing option verifies throughput, frame loss and point-to-point connectivity
•  Test up to four wavelengths with a single unit – single mode, multimode or both
•  Unique in-service testing without the need for external filters

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