Viavi Solutions Inc. TB8000-FC2-C3E

The TB8000-FC2-C3E is a bidirectional automated link characterization kit combining two platforms for comprehensive end-to-end fiber testing. It includes a T-BERD/MTS-8000 with FiberComplete module C (1310/1550/1625 nm), very long-range CD/PMD/AP dispersion tests, and a 1x2 optical switch, paired with a T-BERD/MTS-6000A featuring the same FiberComplete module with integrated broadband source for complete bidirectional fiber commissioning.

FiberComplete is a single-slot module that combines a high-precision loss test set, optical return loss meter, and OTDR into one integrated solution requiring only one access point and one automated test sequence. It performs bidirectional insertion loss, ORL, fiber length, and OTDR measurements at 1310, 1550, and 1625 nm wavelengths with one-button automation, significantly reducing fiber handling and testing time.

The FC2-C3E kit includes very long-range chromatic dispersion capabilities using the phase-shift method, covering the full wavelength range from 1260 to 1640 nm. This provides complete characterization for long-haul and ultra-long-haul fiber optic links with high dynamic range up to 55 dB, allowing measurements through multiple amplifiers and non-bidirectional components like EDFAs and filters.

Yes, the kit includes high-performance PMD testing capabilities using the Fixed Analyzer method with measurement capability from 0.08 ps minimum and dynamic range up to 65 dB. It quickly and accurately measures PMD delay, PMD coefficient, and second-order values with shock- and vibration-proof design featuring no moving parts, making it ideal for field testing of metropolitan, long-haul, and ultra-long-haul networks.

Attenuation profile (AP) testing measures wavelength-dependent loss across the full transmission spectrum from 1260 to 1640 nm. This measurement is critical for CWDM and DWDM deployments to characterize dB/km values across all transmission bands, identify water peak issues around 1383 nm, and verify fiber suitability for multi-wavelength applications. The FC2-C3E kit provides this capability with high dynamic range and low uncertainty of 0.003 dB/km.

Yes, the FC2-C3E kit features innovative automatic bidirectional OTDR analysis integrated into both platforms. The two units communicate through the fiber link to synchronize settings, automate acquisitions in both directions, transfer result files, and calculate true splice loss by averaging measurements from both ends. This eliminates operator error and saves up to 70% of the time required for traditional bidirectional analysis.

The 1x2 multi-test access unit (MTAU) included in the kit automatically switches between different test modules, interconnecting all test functions to a single fiber connection point. This innovative solution reduces fiber handling time and risk of errors by requiring only one fiber connection per end to run the complete test suite of IL/ORL, OTDR, CD, PMD, and AP, with total test time under 4 minutes per fiber.

The FC2-C3E kit is optimized for installing new 10G+ fiber links, planning and upgrading existing fiber plants for high-speed transmission, commissioning long-haul and ultra-long-haul terrestrial networks requiring testing through amplifiers and CD compensators, characterizing submarine networks, and maintaining fiber infrastructure. The C-range modules provide the dynamic range and capabilities needed for the longest fiber spans and most demanding applications.