The Anritsu MT9083C ACCESS Master is an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) platform engineered for end-to-end fiber analysis across FTTx, long-haul, and metro optical networks. It consolidates reflectometry, power measurement, and IP testing into a single portable unit, streamlining installation and maintenance workflows while delivering high-resolution measurements across multimode and singlemode fiber spans exceeding 200 km.
Technical Specifications
Optical Performance
• Dynamic Range: Up to 46 dB (MT9083C2 model)
• Data Points: Up to 150,000 for detailed fiber analysis
• Dead Zone: Typically 0.8 m
• High Resolution (HR) Mode: <1 m dead zone resolution
• Enhanced Range (ER) Mode: Tests 100 km fiber in under 10 seconds
• PON Testing: Supports up to 128 splits (MT9083C2)
Wavelength Support
• Multimode Fiber (MMF): 850 nm, 1300 nm
• Singlemode Fiber (SMF): 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, 1650 nm
• Legacy CWDM Certification: 1383 nm
• In-Service Troubleshooting: 1650 nm (ITU-T recommended)
Display & Interface
• Display: 7-inch widescreen TFT-LCD, 800 x 400 resolution with LED backlight
– Key Features
• One-Button Fault Location with automated fault identification
• Automated Pass/Fail classification and file naming
• Macrobend detection for installation verification
• IP Testing Option: Gigabit Ethernet link verification, throughput measurement up to full line rate, frame loss analysis, and QoS verification
• Fiber Visualizer: Automatic parameter selection with graphical fiber summary
• Integrated light source and power meter
• SCPI remote command support for automated testing
• USB data storage and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Ethernet connectivity via USB converters
– Typical Applications
• FTTx network installation and certification
• Long-haul and metro span troubleshooting
• Legacy fiber CWDM upgrade verification
• In-service fiber diagnostics without service interruption
• Quality assurance testing for Gigabit Ethernet delivery
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports multimode and singlemode fiber types. Dual-mode operation enables selection between High Resolution and Enhanced Range modes for mission-specific requirements. SCPI-based remote control enables integration with automated test systems.
