Overview
The VIAVI E118FA65PPM SmartOTDR is a single‑port handheld SmartOTDR module in VIAVI’s SmartOTDR family, optimized for metro and access fiber testing with high‑resolution OTDR capability and integrated PON power‑meter functionality. It’s offered in filtered/in‑service wavelength variants (including 1650 nm options) and is designed for fast, one‑touch field testing with automated analysis and cloud/reporting support.
OEM Specifications (condensed)
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|
| Wavelengths | 1310 nm; 1550 nm; filtered 1650 nm variants available. |
| Dynamic range | ~32 dB (model/filtered variant dependent). |
| Pulse widths | 5 ns to 20 µs (typical SmartOTDR range). |
| Event dead zone | ~1.35 m (typical for A‑range/filtered variants). |
| Attenuation dead zone | ~4 m (typical). |
| Connector | SC/APC or SC/PC depending on part number (APC common for filtered 1650 nm). |
| Integrated tools | Built‑in broadband and PON/XG‑PON power meter (1490/1550/1578 nm) and optional VFL/microscope. |
| Display / UI | 5‑inch high‑visibility capacitive touch screen with Smart Link Mapper (SLM) option. |
| Battery life | Up to a full workday (marketing: “all‑day” battery life; typical field claim ~20 hours for some SmartOTDR configs). |
Key Features
- Smart, simplified OTDR workflows — tailored OTDR UI, one‑touch operation, and automated pass/fail analysis reduce setup errors and speed field work.
- PON‑aware testing — built‑in PON/XG‑PON power meter and FTTH‑SLM support to test through splitters and measure PON power levels without separate instruments.
- Filtered/in‑service wavelength options — filtered 1650 nm variants allow live‑network (in‑service) fault location while minimizing disruption to customer traffic.
- Connectivity and reporting — onboard FastReport PDF generation, optional SmartAccess remote control, and StrataSync cloud management for asset/configuration/test‑data synchronization.
How it works (practical OEM workflow)
- Select test profile — choose SmartOTDR profile (single/dual/tri‑wavelength or filtered live wavelength).
- One‑touch capture — the instrument runs an OTDR acquisition and applies Smart Link Mapper (SLM) to present an icon‑based cable view and automated event analysis.
- PON and power checks — the integrated power meter measures PON wavelengths and the SmartOTDR flags pass/fail against configured thresholds; filtered 1650 nm models detect live signals for in‑service troubleshooting.
- Report and share — generate FastReport PDFs on the unit and sync or remotely share results via StrataSync or SmartAccess.
Typical Use Cases and Buyer Notes
- FTTx installation and acceptance — fast OTDR traces plus PON power checks in one handheld for feeder/distribution validation.
- In‑service troubleshooting — filtered 1650 nm variants let techs locate faults on live networks without taking services offline.
- Data center and short‑haul verification — high‑resolution traces and short dead‑zone performance suit short links and connector/splice analysis.