OTU-8000 Optical Test Unit

Automate optical network monitoring with the modular rack-mounted, automated OTDR test unit that offers a wide range of OTDR modules to make traditional OTDR traces as well as DTS and DTSS (Distributed Temperature and Strain) measurements.

The OTU-8000 Optical Test Unit combines optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) and optical-switch technology to provide continuous OTDR monitoring of multiple fibers anywhere in the network. The OTU-8000 platform is fully modular allowing for the use of many wavelengths and dynamic ranges in order to optimize fiber monitoring for a changing network. The OTU-8000 works with the VIAVI ONMSi solution and the SmartOTU to help automate and improve the monitoring of your network performance.

Benefits

• Ensure continuously good service at construction, service activation and beyond
• Anticipate service disruptions by detecting fiber degradation before it affects service.
• Reduce MTTR by locating fiber optic faults in minutes instead of hours
• Reduce operational costs by eliminating multiple erroneous dispatches
• Protect investments by monitoring long-term fiber performance
• Reduce construction costs by accelerating test processes and empowering test staff
• Protect network integrity and security by detecting and locating fiber intrusion
• Proactively protect infrastructure with the DTS and DTSS modules to detect strain and temperature changes that indicate risks to infrastructure items such as pipelines.

Applications

• Fiber monitoring for service providers, utilities, and dark-fiber providers
• FTTx construction, provisioning, and maintenance tests
• Fiber-tapping detection for critical applications
• Infrastructure monitoring (manholes, cabinet, pipelines, bridges, dams etc)