Anritsu MW9060A Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
Anritsu MW9060A Optical Time Domain Reflectometer,Portable OTDR with touchscreen interface offering efficient event profiling for fiber optic installations. Enables fast, accurate network commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Model
- Anritsu MW9060A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,030
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MW9060A
This unit
The Anritsu MW9060A is a portable Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) engineered for rapid event profiling and fault location in fiber-optic installations. It enables fast, accurate network commissioning and troubleshooting across single-mode and multimode fibers at distances up to 250 km. The instrument combines high-speed measurement with operational efficiency through procedure and event registration functions that minimize setup time.
Built-in data storage via 3.5-inch floppy disk drive and high-speed printer support on-site documentation and reporting, while optional GPIB connectivity enables remote control and automated data transfer.
Technical Specifications
- Measurement Range: Up to 250 km maximum distance with 10 cm read-out resolution
- Dynamic Range: Up to 34 dB (1310 nm band); up to 32 dB (1550 nm band); 34/32 dB for long-haul measurements
- Wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm, plus 0.85 µm and 1.30 µm for multimode applications
- Spatial Resolution: Less than 2 m for high-resolution single-mode units; multimode units achieve 3 m near-end dead zone
- Single-Mode Dead Zone: Less than 8 m (e.g., MW0944B)
- Pulse Width: Maximum 2 µsec
- Sweep Speed: 0.3 seconds (FAST/2PA mode)
- Fiber Compatibility: Single-mode and multimode
Key Features
- Measurement Functions: Fault location detection, splice loss measurement, connector loss measurement, return loss capability
- Waveform Processing: Simultaneous two-waveform display, six-level smoothing for S/N optimization, full-trace display via attenuator switching, relative distance measurement from cursor position
- Efficiency Automation: Procedure function records and executes multi-step measurement sequences with single key activation; event registration function measures pre-registered points and tabulates results
- On-Site Reporting: High-speed built-in printer outputs CRT displays (73.1 × 57.1 mm) in approximately 7 seconds; measurement operations continue during printout
- Data Storage: 3.5-inch FDD (1.44 MB IBM-PC or 720 KB NEC PC-9800 format) stores approximately 700 measurement waveform screens per 2HD diskette in MS-DOS format
Typical Applications
- Long-haul terrestrial fiber network commissioning and maintenance
- Short-haul metropolitan area network troubleshooting
- High-resolution event analysis in critical installations
Compatibility & Integration Plug-in wavelength units (MW0947B, MW0944B) configure the instrument for specific fiber types and measurement requirements. Optional GPIB interface enables external system control and data archival to host computers.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 0.85 µm, 1.30 µm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm |
Anritsu MW9060A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Anritsu MW9060A. 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 MW9060A 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 MW9060A price
This Anritsu MW9060A is listed at $1,030. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Anritsu MW9060A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Anritsu MW9060A 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 →
