SmartOTDR E100A 1550 nm A-Range Handheld Fiber Tester (OTDR)

Single-wavelength 1550 nm A-range SmartOTDR handheld fiber tester for field testing of metro and access fiber networks.

Display: 5-inch (12.5 cm) capacitive color touch screen - 800 x 480 W VGA
Interfaces: 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x mini-USB 2.0 port, built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n (optional)
Storage: 1 GB (20,000 OTDR traces typical)
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, up to 17 hours of operation

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI SmartOTDR E100A is the 1550 nm A-range configuration of the SmartOTDR handheld fiber tester, a lightweight and compact instrument for field testing of metro and access networks. It provides a tailored OTDR interface with automatic analysis intended for technicians of any skill level.

The SmartOTDR platform combines the essential fiber tests in one handheld unit: OTDR measurement, with optional visual fault locator, optical power meter and connector inspection scope. Generic or user-defined setup configurations help avoid setup errors and keep results consistent, while one-touch operation and a single results window simplify measurements. The E100A can be upgraded in the field, for example with the addition of the 1310 nm wavelength.

Connectivity

Connectivity options include 4G/5G smartphones via USB and optional built-in Bluetooth/WiFi, enabling remote control and transfer of data and work orders to and from tablets, smartphones and computers. Optional SmartAccess Anywhere (SAA) opens a cloud tunnel so the instrument can be accessed and operated remotely. Measurement reports can be generated on board as PDF files and shared through WebDAV-compatible cloud servers. The SmartOTDR includes a one-year trial of cloud-based StrataSync for asset, configuration and test-data management.

Key Features

1550 nm single-wavelength A-range OTDR configuration
Field upgrade to add the 1310 nm wavelength (E113-UPG)
Integrated CW light source on the OTDR port
Optional built-in optical power meter on the OTDR port
Optional built-in visual fault locator
Automated fiber inspection with pass/fail analysis software
5-inch high-visibility outdoor capacitive touch screen
Light, compact, hands-free design
4G/5G connectivity via USB, Bluetooth/WiFi options
All-day battery life (17-hour autonomy)
One-touch operation with automatic analysis
Password protection and Watermark logo options
One-year StrataSync trial included

Specifications

General

Display	5-inch (12.5 cm) capacitive color touch screen - 800 x 480 W VGA Typical at 25°C
Interfaces	2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x mini-USB 2.0 port, built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n (optional)
Storage	1 GB (20,000 OTDR traces typical)
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, up to 17 hours of operation Per Telcordia GR-196-CORE. The web page states autonomy up to 20 hours; datasheet value used.
Power supply	AC/DC adapter, input 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz; 2 A max, output 12 V DC, 24 W
Electrical safety	EN/IEC 60950-1 compliant
Size (HxWxD)	175 x 138 x 57 mm (6.9 x 5.4 x 2.24 in)
Weight (battery included)	Less than 0.9 kg (1.98 lb)
Operating/storage temperature	Operating: –20 to +50°C (–4 to 122°F); storage: –20 to +60°C (–4 to 140°F)
Humidity (noncondensing)	5 to 95%

OTDR

Wavelength (E100A configuration) E100A	1550 nm A-range; 1310 nm can be added with E113-UPG
Laser safety	Class 1 per IEC 60825-1:2014 and FDA 1040.10 standards
Sampling points	Up to 256,000 data points
Display range	0.1 km to 260 km
Sampling resolution	4 cm
Distance accuracy	±1 m ± (sampling resolution) ±(1 x 10–5 x distance) Excluding group index uncertainties
Attenuation resolution	0.001 dB
Attenuation linearity	±0.04 dB/dB
Central wavelength (A-range) SmartOTDR 100A	1310/1550/1650 nm ±20 nm Laser at 25°C and measured at 10 µs. SmartOTDR 100A column; E100A is the 1550 nm configuration
RMS dynamic range (A-range) SmartOTDR 100A	37/35/34 dB At 1310/1550/1650 nm; one-way difference between extrapolated backscattering level at fiber start and RMS (SNR=1) noise level, after 3 minutes of averaging using the largest pulse width
Pulse widths SmartOTDR 100A	5 ns to 20 µs
Event dead zone SmartOTDR 100A	1.35 m Measured at ±1.5 dB below the peak of an unsaturated reflective event using the shortest pulse width
Attenuation dead zone SmartOTDR 100A	4 m Measured at ±0.5 dB from the linear regression using a FC/UPC-type reflectance and the shortest pulse width

Light Source

Wavelengths	1310/1550/1650 nm Series-level; available wavelengths depend on configuration
Tone generation	270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Output power level	- 3.5 dBm in CW mode ±1 dB
Stability (8 hr)	±0.05 dB After light source stabilization, warm-up time of 20 min

In-line Broadband Power Meter Option (InGaAs)

Tone detection E10PM	270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and TWINTest
Measurement range E10PM	–55 to 0 dBm
Wavelengths E10PM	Calibrated: 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, and 1650 nm; Selectable: 1310 nm to 1650 nm in 1 nm step
Measurement accuracy E10PM	±0.5 dB At calibrated wavelengths and at –30 dBm

Built-in Visual Fault Locator Option

Wavelength E10VFL	650 nm –10/+15 nm
Emission mode E10VFL	CW, 1 Hz
Laser safety E10VFL	Class 2 per IEC 60825-1:2014 and FDA 1040.10 standards

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Characterization of point-to-point access and metro fiber networks
Qualification and troubleshooting of FTTH/PON networks
Qualification and troubleshooting of singlemode FTTA/DAS front haul

Included

AC Adapter Charger
Lithium-ion battery
SC/APC connector

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
E100A-APC	SmartOTDR 1550 nm A-range handheld tester — For ordering in the USA replace E with F in the part number
E113-UPG	Addition of 1310 nm wavelength — E100A and E100AS versions only
EUSCADS/EUSCADS-APC	SC universal adapter — Additional OTDR connector adapter
EUFCADS	FC universal adapter — Additional OTDR connector adapter
EULCADS/EULCADS-APC	LC universal adapter — Additional OTDR connector adapter
E20PWMC/E20PWUS	Additional AC Adapter/Charger with UK/US/EU/AUS plugs or US plug only
E10LIION	Additional Lithium-ion battery
E10GLOVE/E10GLOVE2	Hands-free soft case with neck strap/enhanced hands-free soft case
EHVT-STYLUS	Stylus for capacitive touch screen
FBPP-SCASE2	Soft carrying case
E40LIGHTER	12 V car lighter adapter
EINDIADPLUG	EU/US-to-India type D power adapter
E10VFL	VFL with 2.5 mm UPP adapter (1.25 mm UPP adapter optional) — FFL-050-U12
E10PM	Optical power meter option (same port as OTDR)
FBP-SD101/FBP-MTS-101	P5000i digital microscope kit with 4 tips/with 7 tips
E10WIFIBLUE/EWIFIBLUE	Built-in WiFi/Bluetooth (BLE) / External WiFi/Bluetooth (BLE) USB dongle
ESMARTFTTH-100-BASE	FTTH-SLM Base - Tailored OTDR App. for FTTH Networks — Basic PON Architectures
ESMARTFTTH-100	FTTH-SLM Premium - Tailored OTDR App. for FTTH Networks — Advanced PON Architectures, including Unbalanced/tapered Splitters
ESFPPROTECT	SFP Protect Mode — Avoid accidental transceiver shut-down during OTDR troubleshooting at 1650 nm
ESMARTFTTA-100	FTTA-SLM - Tailored OTDR App. for FTTA Networks
ELOOPBACK-FCOMP-PRO	LOOPBACK OTDR — Management and Automation of Bi-directional OTDR Loopback Measurements
ESMARTCABL-100	CABLE-SLM — Management and Automation of High Count Fiber Cables OTDR Measurements
SAA-L2	SmartAccess Anywhere — Remote Access and Control from Anywhere
EGPS	GPS — Embedded GPS Coordinates into Test Files and Reports
EPASSWORDPROTECT	Password Protection
EJOBMANAGER	Job Manager