Agilent (HP) E6009A Multimode OTDR Module

The Agilent (HP) E6009A Multimode OTDR Module characterizes and locates faults in multimode fiber optic networks operating in LAN and short-haul environments. This module integrates with Agilent’s modular OTDR platforms to deliver high-resolution trace acquisition, precise event detection, and accurate fiber length and loss measurements across dual wavelengths.

– Technical Specifications

Optical Performance
• Wavelengths: 850 nm ± 30 nm and 1300 nm ± 30 nm
• Fiber Type: 62.5 µm multimode
• Pulsewidths: 850 nm (5 ns to 100 ns selectable); 1300 nm (5 ns to 1 µs selectable)
• Dynamic Range: 850 nm 12/12 dB (10 ns/100 ns); 1300 nm 18/18 dB (10 ns/100 ns)
• Event Dead Zone: 3 m
• Attenuation Dead Zone: 10 m
• Reflectance Threshold: ≤ -35 dB
• Distance Accuracy: ± (1 m offset + 10⁻⁴ scale factor × distance + 0.5 sampling spacing)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥ 15 dB (1 µs pulsewidth, 3 minutes averaging)
• Event Detection Thresholds: Non-reflective (0.0–5.0 dB, 0.01 dB steps); Reflective (-14.0 to -65.0 dB, 0.1 dB steps); Fiber breaks (0.1–10 dB, 0.1 dB steps); Fiber end (0.1–20 dB, 0.1 dB steps)

Data Acquisition
• Measurement Points: Up to 16,000 points
• Trace Format: Bellcore/Telcordia OTDR (GR 196 Rev. 1.0/1.1; SR-4731 Rev. 2.0)
• Storage: 3.5″ Floppy Disk (720/1440 kByte); PCMCIA Type II Memory Card (440 MB, 13,000 traces typical)

Interfaces & Connectivity
• RS232C: 115,200 bps (4,000 points ≈ 1 second; 16,000 points ≈ 4 seconds)
• Centronics: Standard parallel port (SPP)
• Keyboard: PS2 (Min-DIN) compatible
• Fiber Connectors: SC (81000KI) and ST (81000VI) supported

Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (5°C to 45°C for floppy disk operation)

– Key Features

• Dual-wavelength operation for comprehensive multimode fiber analysis
• Selectable pulse widths optimize resolution versus dynamic range trade-offs
• Fine-grained event detection thresholds enable precise fault identification
• Bellcore/Telcordia trace compliance ensures standards alignment
• Multiple storage options support field and lab workflows

– Typical Applications

• Local area network (LAN) fiber characterization
• Short-haul link fault location and distance measurement
• Multimode fiber splice and connector analysis
• Installation acceptance testing

– Compatibility & Integration

The E6009A integrates into Agilent modular OTDR platforms. RS232C and Centronics interfaces enable remote operation and data transfer. SC and ST fiber connectors accommodate standard deployment scenarios.