Anritsu MT9085C – ACCESS Master High Performance Dynamic Range
Anritsu MT9085C,ACCESS Master unit with high-performance dynamic range OTDR capability. Provides accurate optical fiber characterization, event detection, and reflectometry analysis for core, metro, and access fiber network installations and maintenance.
- Model
- Anritsu MT9085C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $6,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MT9085C
This unit
The Anritsu MT9085C ACCESS Master is a compact handheld OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) engineered for precise optical fiber characterization, event detection, and reflectometry across core, metro, mobile fronthaul, mobile backhaul, and access network installations. This single-unit platform integrates OTDR, optical loss/power measurement, and optional fiber end-face inspection capabilities to streamline field diagnostics and maintenance workflows. The MT9085C delivers a dynamic range up to 46 dB (Single Mode) with an event dead zone of ≤0.8 m, enabling detection and measurement of breaks, splices, connectors, and macrobend events across distances from 0.5 km to 300 km (Single Mode) and 0.5 km to 100 km (Multimode).
Distance resolution ranges from 0.05 m to 60 m, with up to 150,001 sampling points per trace. The refractive index setting adjusts from 1.300000 to 1.700000 in 0.000001 steps for precise fiber characterization. The instrument supports multiple wavelengths including 1310 nm and 1550 nm for Single Mode Fiber, with optional configurations at 1625 nm (macrobend analysis) and 1490 nm (FTTx/PON applications).
Reflectance accuracy is ±2 dB (Single Mode) and ±4 dB (Multimode). The device identifies branched fiber topologies up to 1 × 128 configurations. An 8-inch LCD touchscreen (800 × 480 resolution) with rotary knob and dedicated hard keys provides intuitive operation.
The Fiber Visualizer function displays events as schematic icons with automatic Pass/Fail evaluation. Internal memory accommodates up to 50,000 traces (1 GB); external USB storage extends to 32 GB. Distance units display in km, m, kft, ft, or mi.
The 12 V(dc) / 100–240 V(ac) power supply delivers up to 12 hours of battery operation.
Technical Specifications
- Dynamic Range: Up to 46 dB (Single Mode)
- Event Dead Zone: ≤0.8 m
- Distance Range (Single Mode): 0.5 km to 300 km
- Distance Range (Multimode): 0.5 km to 100 km
- Wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm (SMF); 1625 nm, 1490 nm (optional configurations)
- Sampling Points: Up to 150,001
- Sampling Resolution: 0.05 m to 60 m
- IOR Adjustment: 1.300000–1.700000 (0.000001 step resolution)
- Reflectance Accuracy: ±2 dB (Single Mode), ±4 dB (Multimode)
- Splitter Event Identification: Up to 1 × 128 branches
- Display: 8-inch LCD touchscreen, 800 × 480 resolution
- Data Storage: 1 GB internal (≤50,000 traces), up to 32 GB external USB
- Power Supply: 12 V(dc), 100–240 V(ac)
- Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
Key Features
- Built-in light source and optical power meter for integrated loss measurement
- Fiber Visualizer with schematic event icons and automatic Pass/Fail evaluation
- Optional external fiberscope for optical fiber end-face inspection
- Distance unit selection: km, m, kft, ft, mi
- Dual control interface: touchscreen, rotary knob, and dedicated hard keys
Typical Applications
- Core, metro, and long-haul fiber network commissioning and maintenance
- Mobile fronthaul and backhaul deployment verification
- FTTx and PON access network diagnostics
- Event identification and characterization in branched fiber architectures
Compatibility & Integration
- Single Mode and Multimode fiber support
- USB external storage for trace data transfer and archival
- Optional fiberscope integration for end-face condition assessment
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 100–240 V(ac), 12 V(dc) | Wavelength Range: 1310 nm, 1490 nm (optional configurations), 1550 nm (Single Mode) |
Anritsu MT9085C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu MT9085C. 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 MT9085C 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 MT9085C price
This Anritsu MT9085C is listed at $6,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu MT9085C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu MT9085C 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 →
