Atec Agilent-E6008B User Manual

E6000C Mini-OTDR

Technical Data Sheet

Specifications describe the instrument´s warranted performance, measured with typical PC-type connectors. Uncertainties due to the refractive index of fiber are not considered.

The following section contains both Specifications and Characteristics:

• Specifications describe the instrument´s warranted performance.

• Characteristics and typical data provide information about the non-warranted instrument

performance.

ISO 9001

The Agilent Technologies E6000C Mini-OTDR is produced to the ISO 9001 international quality system standard as part of Agilent´s commitment to continually increasing customer

satisfaction through improved quality control.

Characteristics

Storage

Display

Horizontal Parameters

• Start-km: 0 km to 400 km

• Span: 0.1 km to 400 km

• Readout resolution: 0.1 m

• Minimum sample spacing: 4 cm

• Refractive index: 1.00000 to 2.00000

• Length unit: km, ft, or miles

• Measurement points: up to 64000

Vertical Parameters

• Vertical scale: 0.1 to 10.0 dB/Div

• Read-out resolution: 0.001 dB

• Reflectance range: –14 dB to –60 dB

• Backscatter coefficient: 10 to 70 dB

at 1

µs

Pulsewidth

You can select any of the following pulsewidths:

• 10 ns, 30 ns, 100 ns, 300 ns, 1 µs, 3 µs, µs (all modules). You can also

and 10 select 5 ns for E6003C, 5A, 9A modules, and 20 E6003C, E6008B, and E6013A.

With the E6005A module, you can select a pulsewidth from 5 ns to 100 ns at 850 nm,

and from 5 ns to 10

With the E6009A module, you can select a pulsewidth from 5 ns to 100 ns at 850 nm,

and from 5 ns to 1

µs for E6003B,

µs at 1300 nm.

• 3.5” floppy disk drive: for high density

720/1440 kByte floppy disks. MS-DOS format compatible. Reduced operating temperature of 5°C to 45°C, with 35% to 80% humidity at 40°C.

• Memory Card: PCMCIA Type II.

440 MB with up to 13000 traces (typical with 64000 data points).

• Internal memory: SRAM up to 2 MB.

Up to 300 traces(typical) with 4000 data points

OTDR Trace Formats

• Trace format: compliant to the

following Bellcore/Telcordia OTDR trace formats:

− GR 196, Revision 1.0

− GR 196, Revision 1.1

− SR-4731 Revision 2.0.

• Trace Information: 5 comment labels

of up to 15 alphanumeric characters, and 5 comment fields of up to 41 alphanumeric characters are provided for each trace.

• Real-time clock and date

Scan Trace

• Type of events: reflective and non-

reflective.

• Maximum number of events: 100.

• Threshold for non-reflective

events: 0.0 to 5.0 dB, selectable in 0.01 dB steps.

• Threshold for reflective events:

–14.0 to –65.0 dB, selectable in 0.1 dB steps.

• Threshold for fiber breaks:

0.1 to 10 dB, selectable in 0.1 dB steps.

• Color or monochrome VGA-LCD:

18.3 cm (7.2”)

• Display points: 640 x 480 Points

• Measurement update rate:

two measurements per second in refresh mode

Interfaces

• RS232C:

Maximum transmission rate:

115200 bps Transmission time at 115200 bps for trace data: 4000 points at approx. 1 second; 64000 points at approx. 4 seconds.

• Centronics: Standard parallel port

(SPP).

• Keyboard: PS2 (Min-DIN). For English

Standard, PS2, or AT keyboard.

General

• Automatic setup analysis

• Instrument settings: storage and

recall of user-selectable instrument settings.

• Laser safety class: All OTDR laser

sources specified by this data sheet are classified as Class 1M according to IEC 60825–1 (2001).

The Visual Fault Finder Sub-Module E6007A complies with Class 2 according to IEC 60825–1 (2001).

All laser sources comply with 21 CFR

1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated 2001-July-26

• Recommended module recalibration

period: 2 years. (OTDR Modules and Power Meter only)

• Dimensions: 194 mm H, 290 mm W,

75 mm D (7.7” x 11.4” x 3.0”).

• Fiber End Threshold: 0.1 to 20 dB,

selectable in 0.1 dB steps.

• Weight: net < 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs), typical,

including battery pack and OTDR module.

Built-in Applications

Environmental

• Automatic Multi Fiber Test

• Pass/Fail Test

• Fiber Break Locator

• Power Meter / Loss Test mode

• Visual Fault Finder mode

• Optical Return Loss

• End to End Loss

• Easy OTDR

• OTDR Training

• OTDR Assistant

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C

• Storage Temperature: –40°C to +60°C

• Humidity: 95% R.H from 0°C to 40°C

Power

• AC: 100 – 240 Vrms ± 10% 50–60 Hz

• DC: 16 – 24 V

• External Battery: NiMH

typically 8 hours continuous operation (minimum 4 hours) with Option #006. Charging time < 3 hours, non-operating

• Low battery indicator

• Battery charge status

The E6013A 1310/1550/1625 nm MiniOTDR module does not have a slot available for E6006A Power Meter Sub-module or the E6007A Visual Fault Finder

Module Specifications / Characteristics

Specifications: Optical performance

Measured at 22°C

Module

Module E600

ModuleModule

Central Wavelength

Applicable Fiber single mode single mode

Pulsewidth 10 ns 100 ns

Dynamic Range1[dB]

Event Deadzone

Attenuation Deadzone

Module

Module E6003

ModuleModule

Central Wavelength

Applicable Fiber single-mode single-mode

Pulsewidth 10 ns 100 ns

Dynamic Range1[dB]

Event Deadzone

Attenuation Deadzone

± 3°C. Guaranteed specifications unless otherwise noted. Bold values are typical specifications

E6003333AAAA E6003

E600E600

1310

1310 nm

nm ± 25 nm/1550

13101310

nm nm

1550 nm

nm ± 25 nm 1310 nm

15501550

nm nm

1 µs 10 µs

10 ns 100 ns

1310 nm ± 25 nm/1550 nm

1310 nm 1310 nm

19/17 24/22 30/29 35/34 19/17 24/22 30/29 38/37 40/39

1310 nm

1310 nm ± 25 nm/1550 nm

1310 nm 1310 nm

21/20 27/25 33/32 40/39 44443333////41

3 mmmm3

3 3

10/12m

10/12m 10/12 m

10/12m10/12m

E6003CCCC E6004A

E6003E6003

1550 nm ± 25 nm 1310 nm

1550 nm 1550 nm

1 µs 10 µs 20 µs

41 13/13 18/18 23/23 30/30

4141

1.5

1.5 mmmm3 m

1.5 1.5

8888/1

/10000 m

m 10/12 m

/1/1

m m

1310 nm ± 25 nm/1550 nm

1310 nm 1310 nm

10 ns 100 ns

E6003BBBB

E6003E6003

1 µs 10 µs 20 µs

3 mmmm

3 3

10/12 m

10/12 m10/12 m

E6004A

E6004AE6004A

3 m

3 m3 m

10/12 m

10/12 m10/12 m

1550 nm ± 25 nm

1550 nm 1550 nm

1550 nm ± 25 nm

1550 nm 1550 nm

1 µs 10 µs

40/39

40/3940/39

30/30

30/3030/30

Module

Module E6008B

ModuleModule

Central Wavelength

1310 nm

1310 nm ± 25 nm/1550 nm

1310 nm 1310 nm

E6008B E6012A

E6008BE6008B

1550 nm ± 5 nm 1550 nm

1550 nm 1550 nm

1550 nm ± 25 nm/1625 nm

1550 nm 1550 nm

E6012A

E6012AE6012A

1625 nm ± 20 nm

1625 nm 1625 nm

Applicable Fiber single-mode single-mode

Pulsewidth 10 ns 100 ns

Dynamic Range1[dB]

Event Deadzone

Attenuation Deadzone

Module

Module E6005A

ModuleModule

Central Wavelength

24/22 29/27 35/34 42/41 45/43

850 nm

850 nm ± 30 nm/1300 nm

850 nm 850 nm

Applicable Fiber

Pulsewidth 10 ns 100 ns

Dynamic Range4[dB]

Event Deadzone

Attenuation Deadzone

Module

Module E6013A

ModuleModule

Central Wavelength

19/17 26/22 - /28 - /34 12/12 18/18 - /23

1310 nm

1310 nm ± 25 nm/1550 nm

1310 nm 1310 nm

1 µs 10 µs 20 µs

3 m

3 m 3 m

3 m3 m

10/12 m

10/12 m 12/14 m

10/12 m10/12 m

E6005A E6009A

E6005AE6005A

1300 nm ± 30 nm 850nm

1300 nm 1300 nm

multimode 62.5 µm multimode 62.5 µm

1 µs 10 µs

3 m 3 m

10 m 10 m

E6013A

E6013AE6013A

1550 nm ± 25 nm/1625 nm

1550 nm 1550 nm

Applicable Fiber single-mode

Pulsewidth 10 ns 100 ns

Dynamic Range1[dB]

Event Deadzone

Attenuation Deadzone

18/17/17 23/22/22 29/28/28 36/35/35 39/38/37

1 µs 10 µs 20 µs

3 m

3 m3 m

10/12/14 m

10/12/14 m10/12/14 m

45/43 22/18 27/24 34/30 41/40

45/4345/43

1625 nm ± 20 nm

1625 nm 1625 nm

10 ns 100 ns

850nm ± 30 nm/1300 nm

850nm 850nm

10 ns 100 ns

39/38/37

39/38/3739/38/37

1 µs 10 µs 20 µs

3 m

3 m3 m

12/14 m

12/14 m12/14 m

E6009A

E6009AE6009A

1300 nm ± 30 nm

1300 nm 1300 nm

The guaranteed values above are tested specifications. Agilent OTDR modules have the pulsewidths listed in “Pulsewidth“ on page 2.

40 43/ -

43/ -

4040

43/ -43/ -

1 µs

Notes:

Module Characteristics

Notes:

1 Measured with a standard single-mode

fiber at SNR=1 noise level and with 3 minutes averaging time. Optimize mode: dynamic

2 Reflectance pulsewidth, and with span

≤ –35 dB at 10 ns

≤ 1000 m at

4 cm sample spacing, optimize resolution. E6003C at 5 ns pulsewidth (< –40 dB); with FW Rev. 6.41 and higher

3 Typical Specification at Reflectance

≤ –50 dB at 30 ns pulsewidth, and with

≤ 4 km (typical value).

span

4 Measured with a standard 62.5

µm

guided index multimode fiber at SNR=1 noise level and with 3 minutes averaging time, optimize dynamic.

5 Reflectance and with span

6 Reflectance pulsewidth, and with span

≤ –35 dB at 5 ns pulsewidth,

≤ 4 km, optimize resolution.

≤ –35 dB at 10 ns

≤ 4 km.

Distance Accuracy

• Offset Error: ± 1 m

• Scale Error: ± 10

–4

• Sampling Error: ± 0.5

sampling spacing

Loss/Reflectance Accuracy

• Backscatter Measurements: ± 0.05 dB (1 dB step), typical

• Reflectance Measurements

± 2.0 dB, typical

Acoustic Noise Emission

< 40 dBA, not continuous. Data are results from type tests per ISO 7779 (EN 27779).

A Total distance accuracy = + scale error

B SNR

distance+ sampling error).

≥ 15 dB and with 1 µs, averaging

± (offset error

time max. 3 minutes.

C –20 dB to –60 dB, 100 ns

Source Mode

E600

E6003333AAAA,

, E6003

E6003BBBB, E6003

E600E600

, ,

E6004A, E6008B

E6004A, E6008BE6004A, E6008B

built-in CW dual

built-in CW dualbuilt-in CW dual

laser source

laser sourcelaser source

CW output power

CW output power –3 dBm

CW output powerCW output power

CW stability

CW stabilityCW stability (15 min., T=const.) after a 10 minute warm-up with CW on

Optical Output

Optical Output User-exchangeable Connector Interfaces

Optical OutputOptical Output

Source Mode Modulation

Source Mode Modulation 270 Hz, 1 kHz and 2 kHz squarewave, Code

Source Mode ModulationSource Mode Modulation

, E6003CCCC,,,,

E6003E6003

, E6003, E6003

E6005A, E6009A

E6005A, E6009A E6012A, E6013A

E6005A, E6009AE6005A, E6009A

built-in CW dual

built-in CW dualbuilt-in CW dual

laser source

laser sourcelaser source

–20 dBm (850 nm)

–13 dBm (1300 nm)

±0.1 dB ±0.15 dB ±0.1 dB / ±0.15 dB

E6012A, E6013A

E6012A, E6013AE6012A, E6013A

built-in CW dual/triple

built-in CW dual/triplebuilt-in CW dual/triple

laser source

laser sourcelaser source

–3 dBm (E6012A)

–8 dBm / –7 dBm / –6 dBm

1310 / 1550 / 1625 nm

Agilent E6006A Power Meter Submodule

Characteristics

Sensor element: InGaAs

Wavelength range: 800 – 1650 nm

Calibrated wavelengths: 850 nm,

1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm (special wavelengths upon request).

Power range: +10 to –70 dBm

Max. input power (damage level):

+13 dBm / 20 mW

Display Resolution: 0.01 dB

Display Units: dBm, dB, mW,

Display Contents

• Calibrated λ in nm

• Modulation frequency in Hz

• Reference value in dB

Display Updates per second: 3

Optical input: User-exchangeable

Connector Interface

Applicable fiber type: 9/125 50/125

µm, 62.5/125 µm

µW, nW,

µm,

Specifications

Uncertainty at reference conditions:

± 3%

Power level: –20 dBm

Continuous Wave (CW)

Wavelength: 1300 nm

1310 nm

Fiber type: 50/125 Agilent/HMS-10 connector

Spectral bandwidth: up to 10 nm

Ambient temperature: +18°C to + 28°C

At day of calibration (add 0.3% for aging

of over one year; add 0.6% for aging of over two years).

Total uncertainty:

(1310, 1550 nm)

Power level: +0 to –50 dBm

Continuous Wave (CW)

Wavelength: 850 nm

1300 nm 1550 nm

Fiber type: SM to 50 (add 2% to total uncertainty for fiber

62.5

Straight and angled connectors

± 3 nm, 1550 nm ± 3 nm

± 3 nm, 1310 nm ± 3 nm, ± 3 nm,

µm).

± 3 nm,

µm graded index,

± 5% ± 0.5 nW

± 3 nm,

µm graded index

Supplementary Performance Characteristics

• Automatic Zeroing Circuitry

• Automatic Ranging

• Modulation frequency recognition

(270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz) is available at power level between +10 and –45dBm (peak amplitude).

• Dual Wavelength measurement is

available at power levels between +10 and –45 dBm (peak amplitude).

• Wavelength encoding recognition

(350 Hz, 550 Hz) is available at power levels between +10 and –45 dBm (peak amplitude).

• Reference value is presettable from

+30 to –80 dBm

• Each calibrated wavelength has its

own reference memory.

• The actual display content can be

transferred to reference memory (DISP

→REF).

• Hold Data functionality

General Specifications

Dimensions: ca. 120 mm H x 40 mm W

x 25 mm D (4.7” x 1.6” x 1.0”)

Weight: <130 g.

E6006A Power Meter Submodule not available for E6013A 1310/1550/1625 nm Mini-OTDR module

Ambient temperature: +10°C to +40°C

Within 2 years after calibration

Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50 °C

Storage Temperature: –40°C to +60°C

Humidity: 95% R.H. from 0°C to 40°C

non cond.

Recommended Recalibration Period:

2 years

Agilent E6007A Visual Fault Finder Submodule

Characteristics

Source type: Laser diode

Center Wavelength: 635 nm

(visible red light)

Output power level (CW)

• 0 dBm maximum

• into 9 µm fiber (typ.): –3 dBm

Detection range: up to 5 km

Optical output: User-exchangeable

Connector Interface

± 10 nm

Supplementary Performance Characteristics

• Continuous Wave and Blink

Mode (1 Hz for better visibility).

• Single-mode and multimode

fibers applicable.

General Specifications:

Dimensions: ca. 120 mm H x

40 mm W x 25 mm D (4.7” x 1.6” x 1.0”)

Weight: < 100 g

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature: –40°C to +60°C

Humidity: 95% R.H. from 0°C to 40°C

non cond.

E6007A Visual Fault Finder Sub-module not available for E6013A 1310/1550/1625 nm Mini-OTDR module

Accessories

The Agilent Technologies E6000C is a high performance time domain reflectometer. It is available in various configurations for the best possible match to the most common applications.

Instrument and Options

Agilent Product

Agilent Product Opt

Agilent ProductAgilent Product E6000C

Opt Description

OptOpt

003

006

AB0

AB1

AB2

AB8

AB9

ABD

ABE

ABF

ABJ

ABX

ABZ

ACB

AKB

AKE

Description

DescriptionDescription Mini-OTDR Mainframe

Color screen VGA LCD

B/W Screen VGA-LCD

Traditional Chinese user interface

Korean user interface

Simplified Chinese user interface

Turkish user interface

Portuguese user interface

German user interface

Spanish user interface

French user interface

Japanese user interface

Finnish user interface

Italian user interface

Russian (Cyrillic) user interface

Czech user interface

Romanian user interface

Modules

Agilent Product

Agilent Product Opt

Agilent ProductAgilent Product E6003A

E6003B

E6003C

E6004A

E6005A

E6006A

E6007A

E6008B

E6009A

E6012A

E6013A

Opt Description

OptOpt

021

022

021

022

021

022

021

022

021

022

021

022

021

022

Description

DescriptionDescription 1310/1550 nm standard performance single-mode module