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Introduction
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:
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It has a modular design that allows interchangeable modules to be adapted
for any present or future fiber optic application requirements. The MTS
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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.
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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.
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Its “RISC” microprocessor coupled with an optimized time base guarantees
excellent acquisition and processing speed.
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Multitasking allows several operations to be performed at the same time, i.e.
acquisition, modification of parameters, file analysis, printing.
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Software upgrades are easily achieved using the internal 3" 1/2 floppy disk
drive.
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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.
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The measurement tool, printing and file storage in the universal Bellcore GR-
196-CORE format, simplifies report creation.
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The easy to use Man-Machine interface means becoming familiar with the
instrument is rapidly achieved. An external keyboard facilitates entry of data.
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Its compact rugged box allows the instrument to withstand severe
environmental operating conditions.
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The MTS 5100
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is a mini-OTDR perfectly designed for field use.
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The MTS 5200
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, 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 MTS
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can be equipped simultaneously with one or two of the following
modules:
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OTDR singlemode modules: SR, DR, HD, RTU
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OTDR multimode modules: MM, ML
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WDM modules
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