Anritsu MT9083B ACCESS Master – Optical Time Domain Reflectometers
The Anritsu MT9083B ACCESS Master is an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) used for testing and maintenance of optical fiber cables. It features high resolution and dynamic range for accurate fault location and fiber characterization. Ideal for field testing, the MT9083B ensures reliable network performance by identifying breaks, bends, and connectors in fiber optic links.
- Model
- Anritsu MT9083B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,200
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MT9083B
This unit
The Anritsu MT9083B ACCESS Master is an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) engineered for testing and maintaining optical fiber networks across FTTx, CATV, LAN, access, and metro deployments. This field-portable instrument delivers high-resolution fault location and fiber characterization by identifying breaks, bends, connector issues, and other anomalies within fiber optic links with exceptional precision.
Technical Specifications
OTDR Performance- Dynamic range: up to 42 dB, enabling measurement of fiber spans exceeding 200 km
- Event dead zone: less than 1 meter (typically 80 cm)
- Sampling resolution: 5 centimeters
- Pulse widths optimized at 100 ns for balanced measurement distance and resolution
- Dual-mode operation: HIGH RESOLUTION (HR) for superior deadzone performance and ENHANCED RANGE (ER) for extended distances Wavelength Support
- Multimode Fiber (MMF): 850 nm and 1300 nm
- Single Mode Fiber (SMF): 780 nm, 1310 nm, 1383 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, and 1650 nm
- Supports combining up to four wavelengths in a single optical output PON Testing
- Optimized for splitter-based Passive Optical Networks with support for optical splits up to 1×64
- High dynamic range and rapid data acquisition for single or cascaded splitter resolution Integrated Light Source
- Stabilized continuous wave output with 270 Hz, 1 kHz, and 2 kHz modulation options for fiber identification
- Optional visible light source (factory-installed) with up to 5 km operational range for visual fault location Fiber Event Analysis
- Auto or manual operation modes
- Results displayed in table format
- Integrated loss test set measurements for multiple wavelengths with archival capability
Key Features IP Network Testing (Optional)
- Verifies throughput, frame loss, and point-to-point connectivity for Gigabit Ethernet links at full line rate
- Supports PPPoE and DHCP services for continuity testing
- QoS evaluation for FTTx networks including download throughput verification
Typical Applications Central office troubleshooting, FTTx deployments, intra-building fiber assessment, and metro network maintenance.
Compatibility & Integration Optional modules include visible light source and optical power meter. Loss test set integrates with existing measurement workflows for comprehensive fiber characterization.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1383 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, 1650 nm, 780 nm, 850 nm |
Anritsu MT9083B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu MT9083B. Calibration covers distance accuracy verified against a calibrated fiber length reference, event loss measurement accuracy at splice and connector events, dead zone (event and attenuation) at rated pulse width, dynamic range verification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, backscatter coefficient calibration, and return loss measurement accuracy. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Anritsu MT9083B faults: optical port connector damage or contamination, battery failure, display damage from field use, module failure on FTB or MTS platforms, calibration drift. Most field OTDRs fail due to physical damage. On modular platforms (EXFO FTB, Viavi MTS), individual module failures are serviced without replacing the entire mainframe. Optical port cleaning resolves many apparent measurement faults before mechanical repair is needed.
Anritsu MT9083B price
This Anritsu MT9083B is listed at $4,200. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu MT9083B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu MT9083B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers distance accuracy verified against a calibrated fiber length reference, event loss measurement accuracy at splice and connector events, dead zone (event and attenuation) at rated pulse width, dynamic range verification at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, backscatter coefficient calibration, and return loss measurement accuracy. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
