DESCRIPTION:

The VIAVI SmartOTDR is a compact handheld fibre test platform engineered for installation, activation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and certification of metro, access, FTTH, enterprise, and wireless fibre optic infrastructures.

Designed for fibre technicians, telecom contractors, broadband installers, and field engineers, the SmartOTDR combines OTDR analysis, optical loss testing, connector inspection, visual fault location, and fibre troubleshooting capability within a lightweight ruggedised architecture optimised for field deployment.

The platform supports testing across:

• FTTH and FTTx networks
• Metro and access fibre systems
• PON infrastructures
• Enterprise fibre environments
• FTTA/DAS wireless fronthaul
• Point-to-point optical networks
• Broadband access deployments

The SmartOTDR is engineered for:

• OTDR fibre troubleshooting
• fibre certification
• optical loss analysis
• connector inspection
• PON qualification
• fault isolation
• fibre continuity testing
• maintenance diagnostics
• field deployment validation
• service activation

The system integrates automated one-touch OTDR operation and Smart Link Mapper (SLM) graphical topology interpretation, simplifying OTDR trace analysis and enabling technicians of varying skill levels to rapidly identify fibre faults, splice events, bends, and connector issues.

The SmartOTDR platform supports:

• single-wavelength OTDR configurations
• dual-wavelength OTDR configurations
• tri-wavelength OTDR configurations
• in-service filtered testing
• PON-optimised OTDR workflows

Its PON-optimised architecture supports testing through splitters up to 1x128, allowing efficient FTTH deployment and troubleshooting within high-density passive optical network environments.

Integrated cloud connectivity and Smart Access Anywhere (SAA) support allow remote technician assistance, centralized reporting, workflow management, and remote instrument control through StrataSync environments and mobile-connected workflows.

Technical Specifications

Supported Wavelength Configurations

• 1310 nm
• 1550 nm
• Filtered 1625 nm
• Filtered 1650 nm

OTDR Configurations

• Single-wavelength OTDR
• Dual-wavelength OTDR
• Tri-wavelength OTDR
• In-service OTDR configurations

Dynamic Range

• Up to 37 dB at 1310 nm
• Up to 35 dB at 1550 nm

Pulse Width Range

• 5 ns to 20 µs

Event Dead Zone

• Approximately 1.3 m

Attenuation Dead Zone

• Approximately 4 m

PON Capability

• PON optimised
• Testing through 1x128 splitters
• FTTH-SLM support

Fibre Analysis Functions

• OTDR analysis
• Smart Link Mapper (SLM)
• Optical loss analysis
• Reflectance analysis
• Macrobend detection
• Fibre continuity testing

Integrated Functions

• Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
• Optical power meter
• CW light source
• Fibre microscope compatibility
• Pass/fail fibre inspection analysis

Display

• 5-inch capacitive touchscreen
• Outdoor-readable display
• Touch-based workflow operation

Connectivity

• USB 2.0
• Mini USB
• RJ45 Ethernet
• Optional WiFi
• Optional Bluetooth
• Smartphone connectivity support

Cloud and Remote Features

• StrataSync cloud integration
• Smart Access Anywhere (SAA)
• Remote technician support
• Automated report transfer
• Remote instrument access

Battery Runtime

• Up to 20 hours operation

Physical Characteristics

• Approx. 175 × 138 × 57 mm
• Approx. 0.9 kg

Environmental

• Operating temperature:
  • -20°C to +50°C

Platform Configuration Options

Available SmartOTDR Variants

Software and Workflow Options

Available operational capabilities include:

• Smart Link Mapper (SLM)
• FTTH-SLM
• FTTA-SLM
• CABLE-SLM
• Smart Access Anywhere
• Automated pass/fail workflows

Integrated Test Options

Available hardware capability options include:

• Optical power meter
• Visual fault locator
• Built-in WiFi
• Built-in Bluetooth
• P5000i microscope integration

Deployment Environments

The platform supports deployment across:

• FTTH broadband networks
• metro access infrastructures
• enterprise fibre systems
• wireless FTTA/DAS deployments
• telecom maintenance environments
• field installation operations

Standard Accessories

Typical supplied accessories include:

• Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Hands-free soft case
• Neck strap
• Stylus
• AC power adapter
• Operational documentation

Optional Accessories

Available optional accessories include:

• P5000i fibre microscope kits
• Optical power meter upgrades
• VFL upgrades
• WiFi modules
• Bluetooth modules
• External USB wireless dongles
• Ruggedised carrying cases
• Vehicle charging adapters

Key Features

• Lightweight handheld OTDR platform
• Single-, dual-, and tri-wavelength configurations
• PON-optimised OTDR capability
• Smart Link Mapper graphical analysis
• FTTH and metro fibre troubleshooting
• In-service filtered testing support
• Automated pass/fail analysis
• Integrated optical power meter and VFL options
• StrataSync cloud integration
• Smart Access Anywhere remote support
• Up to 20-hour battery operation
• Ruggedised field-deployable design
• Wireless connectivity support
• Connector inspection compatibility
• Telecom and enterprise fibre certification platform