The Anritsu MT1000A Network Master Pro is a versatile, modular, and portable test platform designed for optical fiber characterization (OTDR) and multi-protocol network testing. Capable of supporting OTDR, optical loss test sets (OLTS), Ethernet (up to 100G), OTN, SDH/SONET, Fibre Channel, and CPRI/OBSAI testing, the MT1000A is a field-proven solution that simplifies network installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 3x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 Type Mini-B, 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN, WLAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| Display | 9-inch active matrix TFT color touch screen, WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; Output: 18 V DC, 5.5 A; Li-ion rechargeable battery (10.8 V, 6.75 Ah) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C (0 °C to +40 °C when charging battery) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 257.6 x 164.4 x 103.5 mm (with OTDR module MU100020A/21A/22A and battery) |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Multi-Module Stacking Capability | Yes (supports stacking mainframe with up to two measurement modules) |
OTDR Performance Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| OTDR Wavelengths (SM) | 1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm (module and configuration dependent) |
| OTDR Wavelengths (MM) | 850 nm, 1300 nm (MU100022A) |
| Fiber Types Tested | Single-mode (SM), Multi-mode (MM) |
| Dynamic Range (SM) | 39 dB / 37.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range (MM) | 29 dB / 28 dB (850/1300 nm, MU100022A) |
| Event Dead Zone (SM) | ≤ 0.8 m |
| Event Dead Zone (MM) | ≤ 0.8 m |
| Attenuation Dead Zone (SM) | ≤ 3.8 m |
| Attenuation Dead Zone (MM) | ≤ 4.0 m |
| Pulse Widths (SM) | 3 ns, 10 ns, 20 ns, 50 ns, 100 ns, 200 ns, 500 ns, 1 µs, 2 µs, 5 µs, 10 µs, 20 µs |
| Pulse Widths (MM) | 3 ns, 10 ns, 20 ns, 50 ns, 100 ns, 200 ns, 500 ns, 1 µs, 2 µs, 5 µs |
| Distance Ranges (SM) | 0.5 km, 1 km, 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, 25 km, 50 km, 100 km, 200 km, 300 km |
| Distance Ranges (MM) | 0.5 km, 1 km, 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, 25 km, 50 km |
| Sampling Points | Up to 250,001 points |
| Sampling Resolution | Minimum 5 cm |
| Distance Accuracy | ±1 m ± (3 x 10^-5 x distance) ± sampling resolution |
| Loss Resolution | 0.001 dB |
| Group Refractive Index (IOR) Setting | 1.30000 to 1.70000 |
| Optical Connector Options | FC, SC, LC, ST |
Optical Source & Power Meter (OLTS)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stabilized Light Source Wavelengths | 1310 nm, 1550 nm (SM) / 850 nm, 1300 nm (MM) (module dependent) |
| Light Source Output Power | -5 dBm ±1.5 dB (SM), -20 dBm ±3 dB (MM) |
| Light Source Stability | ≤ ±0.1 dB (SM, 1 hour) |
| Power Meter Calibrated Wavelengths | 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, 1625 nm, 1650 nm |
| Power Meter Measurement Range | -50 dBm to +26 dBm (SM/MM) |
| Power Meter Measurement Accuracy | ±5% |
Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VFL Wavelength | 650 nm ±15 nm |
| VFL Output Power | 0 dBm ±3 dB |
| VFL Operating Modes | Continuous Wave (CW), Pulse (approx. 2 Hz) |
| VFL Laser Safety Class | Class 2 |
Ethernet & Transport Testing Option Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Interface Rates | 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps (module dependent) |
| Physical Port Options | SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, RJ-45 |
| Ethernet Testing Standards | RFC 2544, Y.1564, RFC 6349 TCP Throughput |
| OTN Testing Standards | ITU-T G.709 (OTU1, OTU2, OTU1e, OTU2e, OTU1f, OTU2f, OTU3, OTU4) |
| SDH/SONET Testing Standards | ITU-T G.707, GR-253-CORE (STM-1 to STM-64 / OC-3 to OC-192) |
| Fibre Channel Rates | 1GFC, 2GFC, 4GFC, 8GFC, 10GFC |
| CPRI Interface Rates | CPRI Option 1 (614.4 Mbps) to Option 8 (10.1 Gbps) |
| OBSAI Interface Rates | 768 Mbps, 1.536 Gbps, 3.072 Gbps, 6.144 Gbps |
| Synchronization Testing | SyncE (ITU-T G.826x), IEEE 1588v2 (PTP) verification |
| BERT Patterns | PRBS 9, PRBS 11, PRBS 15, PRBS 20, PRBS 23, PRBS 31, QRSS, User defined |
System & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage Capacity | Approx. 7 GB |
| PDF Report Generation | Built-in automated PDF report generator |
| Operating System | Linux-based proprietary OS |
| Touch Panel Technology | Resistive touch screen |
| Multi-language Support | English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Korean, Russian |
Connectivity & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPS Receiver Support | Via external USB GPS receiver or MU100090A module |
| External Clock Input | 10 MHz, 2.048 MHz, 1.544 MHz, 1 pps |
| Remote Control Methods | VNC, Web browser, CLI commands |
| Software Update | Via USB flash drive or network download |
| Fiber Inspection Probe Support | USB external video inspection probe (G0306A/G0382A) |
Power Supply & Management
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Adapter Input | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| AC Adapter Output | 18 V DC, 5.62 A |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion smart battery pack |
| Battery Operating Time | Up to 6 hours (OTDR module) / up to 4 hours (10G transport module) |
| Battery Charging Time | Approx. 3 hours (power off) |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Unit Dimensions (with Protector) | 257.6 x 164.4 x 60.5 mm |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Relative Humidity Range | 85% or less (non-condensing) |
Compliance & Certifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser Safety Compliance | IEC 60825-1, Class 1 / Class 1M / Class 2 (VFL) |
| EMC Compliance | EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2 |
| Vibration Resistance | MIL-T-28800F Class 3 |
| Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| WLAN Standards | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (option-dependent) |
| Bluetooth Standard | Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR (option-dependent) |
| USB Interface | 2x USB 2.0 Type A (Host), 1x USB 2.0 Type Mini-B (Client) |
| Ethernet Control Port | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) |
| Audio Interfaces | 3.5 mm diameter stereo jack, built-in monaural speaker, built-in microphone |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Model | G0310A Lithium-Ion battery pack |
| Battery Pack Capacity | 10.8 V, 6.75 Ah (73 Wh) |
Software & Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Wireshark | Yes (supports protocol analysis and packet display on .pcap files) |
| Built-in PDF Viewer | Yes (allows viewing of saved reports and user guides) |
| Report File Formats | PDF, XML, CSV, HTML |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Environmental Resistance Standard | MIL-T-28800D Class 3 (Vibration and Shock) |
Transport Testing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PDH/DSn Testing Rates | 1.544 Mbps (DS1), 2.048 Mbps (E1), 34.368 Mbps (E3), 44.736 Mbps (DS3), 139.264 Mbps (E4) |
Ethernet Testing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RFC 2544 Testing | Throughput, Frame Loss, Latency, Packet Jitter, Back-to-Back |
| ITU-T Y.1564 Testing | Service Configuration Test, Service Performance Test (up to 8 services) |
| RFC 6349 TCP Testing | Supported up to 10 Gbps (module/option dependent) |
| Ethernet Multi-stream Generation | Up to 16 independent streams |
Synchronization Testing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SyncE Standards Supported | ITU-T G.8261, G.8262, G.8264 ESMC |
| IEEE 1588v2 Profiles Supported | ITU-T G.8265.1, G.8275.1, G.8275.2 |
| Wander Analysis Parameters | TIE, MTIE, TDEV |
OTDR Testing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| OTDR Test Modes | Auto, Manual, Realtime, Fiber Visualizer |
| Macrobend Detection | Supported (automatic comparison of multiple wavelengths) |
Technology
Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) & Transport Network Testing
Applications
Fiber optic characterization, network installation, commissioning, and maintenance from access to core networks