Anritsu MW90010A OTDR
The Anritsu MW90010A is an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) used for testing and troubleshooting optical fiber cables. It sends light pulses into the fiber and analyzes the backscattered light to detect faults, measure fiber length, and assess signal loss. Ideal for field technicians and network engineers.
- Model
- Anritsu MW90010A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $14,480
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MW90010A
This unit
The Anritsu MW90010A is a Coherent Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (C-OTDR) engineered for testing and diagnostics of ultra-long submarine optical cables. It detects faults in cables up to 12,000 km with 10 meter resolution, functioning through repeater chains spaced 80 km or greater. The coherent detection architecture delivers dynamic range exceeding 17 dB (S/N=1), enabling sensitivity measurements across the C-band spectrum.
A tunable integrated light source, compact footprint, and touch-panel interface make it suitable for field deployment and in-service troubleshooting of new and operational cable systems.
Technical Specifications
- Maximum Measurement Distance: 12,000 km
- Distance Resolution: 10 meters
- Wavelength Range (Probe Light): 1535.03 nm to 1565.08 nm
- Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.2 nm (20°C to 30°C)
- Optical Output Power: 0 dBm to +13 dBm
- Output Power Steps: 0.5 dB increments
- Dynamic Range (S/N=1): >17 dB
- Pulse Width Options: 3 µs, 10 µs, 30 µs, 60 µs, 100 µs
- Typical Measurement Time: 15 minutes (1000 km range, 2¹⁶ averagings, smoothing enabled)
- Internal Memory: 2.8 GB
- Warm-up Time: 30 minutes (20°C to 30°C)
Key Features
- Integrated tunable light source with ±0.2 nm wavelength accuracy
- Simultaneous waveform display of up to 8 traces
- Real-time measurement, zoom/shift, and 2-point loss analysis functions
- Extended post-measurement averaging capability
- Color LCD display with touch-panel, rotary knob, and keypad control
- Data storage to internal memory or external USB media in Telcordia SR-4731 format
- Ethernet interface supporting remote PC operation
- Multiple optical connector options: FC, SC, DIN, ST, LC, HMS-10/A
Typical Applications
- New submarine cable deployment validation
- In-service cable fault location and characterization
- Performance evaluation through EDFA repeater chains
- Long-distance optical link troubleshooting
Compatibility & Integration
- Supports ITU-T G.653 (Dispersion-Shifted Fiber)
- Compatible with NETWORKS emulation software (version 4.1 or newer) for Windows PC-based waveform analysis and PDF report generation
- Dimensions: 320 mm (W) × 177 mm (H) × 451 mm (D); 17 kg maximum weight
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | 0 dBm to +13 dBm | Wavelength Range: 1535.03 nm to 1565.08 nm |
Anritsu MW90010A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu MW90010A. 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 MW90010A 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 MW90010A price
This Anritsu MW90010A is listed at $14,480. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu MW90010A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu MW90010A 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 →
