It’s about network testing. It’s about you.
The Perfect Fit
Agilent N3900A Modular Network Tester
Fits your business
About Us
MaintainCommunications
Service
Solutions
Value Delivery Chain
Network Element R&D, Production
Service Provider Verification
Communications
Network
Solutions
Monitor & Manage
Business ApplicationCommunications
Management
Solutions
Customer
Install & Commission
Component R&D, Production
When it comes to testing optical network components and elements,
in research, development, production or verification, Agilent Technologies
has established itself as a respected market leader. To comprehensively
meet fiber optic technology, services, and administration requirements we
offer a product palette that extends from testers for individual com-
ponents to systems that measure, monitor, and manage entire networks.
Specifically for fiber optic networks, we offer a wide range of test equip-
ment, from handheld light sources to portable 10G BER testers, that makes
Agilent a natural choice for installation, commissioning and maintenance.
Presales
Consulting
Installation &
Configuration
Acceptance
Commissioning
Optimization
Troubleshooting
Fits your requirements
About You
Before we sat down to design the new Modular Network Test Platform
at the core of our installation and maintenance test portfolio, we con-
tacted people like you: technicians, engineers and managers from network
and service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and installation
subcontractors. We listened to your concerns and ideas, and observed
where and how you really work. And we applied your experiences and
requests to the design of a tester that perfectly fits your needs.
And, as if all this wasn’t enough,
you need to be sure that you are
not buying into a dead end, that your
test tool can expand to meet chan-
ging test requirements as they emerge.
Other test equipment suppliers can
provide network testers that will
get the job done. At Agilent we know
that our success depends on your
success, and just ”getting the job done”
is not enough. By understanding
how we can best fit you and your con-
cerns, we have designed a platform
that gives you fast, reliable results and
makes your life easier.
You want a tool that is ”lighter,
smaller, smarter and cheaper,”a tool
that makes you and your team more
productive, a tool where the possible
sources of errors and confusion are
designed out, a tool that you can take
anywhere at any time, sure that it
will perform, and certain that you have
everything you need, from the rele-
vant test capabilities to the correct
interfaces.
You qualify many fibers in a number
of different ways: different para-
meters and procedures, in different
environments and with differently
skilled people. Any serious tool has to
be able to cope with this variety,
providing the necessary information
in as little time as possible, with
a minimum of human intervention, and
with a consistent user environment
across your full range of tests. You
need confidence in the results you
collect in the course of the working
day, and confidence in the storage
of those results. Then, back at base,
you need easy access to your data,
and fast post-processing to make the
most of that data in assuring custo-
mers of a job well done.
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In the fast moving world of fiber optic networks, you
need flexibility to cope with the changing conditions and
circumstances you encounter from day to day and over
the years. By supporting the measurements you need now
and in the future, the Agilent Modular Network Tester
is designed to continue adapting and growing with you
and the services you offer.
Snap-on modules provide consistency across the range of
test and support functions, from OTDR and loss test,
to DWDM and spectral analysis, to dispersion measure-
ments – the right power and the latest software, where
and when you need it.
Fits your applications
Easy to Adapt
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Modular
Accurate results and good documen-
tation are only part of the story.
Proven productivity is important too,
which is why support modules like the
1x12 switch are critical.
Consistent
A familiar interface, with consistent
procedures and repeated use of
recognizable icons, menus and lay-
outs, reduces the training overhead
and speeds your work across the
full range of tests and measurements.
Versatile
Whatever the test you need to com-
plete, the Modular Network Tester
supports software and hardware to
help; for example, the video micro-
scope for the fast and safe inspection
of connectors.
Future-proof
To relieve the pressure of getting more
out of existing resources, the Modu-
lar Network Tester is designed to
accommodate emerging technologies,
with additional modules and broad
connectivity.
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Productivity is the key to your success, and it means
doing a good job quickly. This is why fast, effective
testing makes all the difference to your bottom line.
The Agilent Modular Network Tester is designed to be
quick and reliable, and a favored choice among the
people who do the testing.
Quick booting, easy handling and fast operation get the
right results in less time.
Fits your people
Fast to Use
»The emergency call came just as I finished. I grabbed the testerand took off across town…«
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Convenient
Small size, low weight and rugged: the
Modular Network Tester is easily
transported and stays well-protected.
The choice of a hand strap, ergo grip,
shoulder strap or tilt stand makes
it practical to use under any conditions.
Accommodating
Attention to details makes all the
difference. For example, the pop-up
connector lets you attach fibers
securely in the up position, and it
stays clean and protected when
down. Guard your sensitive optical
surfaces.
Quick
A variety of clear and simple input
options make accessing and operating
the Modular Network Tester intuitive
and easy, for example configurable
function keys for easy access to regu-
lar operations.
Adaptive
Individual user profiles, easily adapted
to the experience level of the user,
mean that you can always rely on the
Modular Network Tester to get you
the results you need. Enjoy the free-
dom of choice with either a touch
screen or soft keys.
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Fits your conditions
Safe to Trust
Investment protection has as much to do with the re-
liability of the instrument as with meeting future
requirements. Productivity has as much to do with data
security as with measurement speed and accuracy.
The Agilent Modular Network Tester is ready for the full
rough and tumble of working on location.
A mission-critical operating system. Solid, secure and
reliable, to take the knocks and keep on going.
»…I picked it up and brushed off the dirt.Everything looked okay.Everything was okay…«
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Traceable
You can rely on your results because
we calibrate to international stan-
dards and certify each module before
shipping – and guarantee it will meet
specifications for up to two years
without further intervention.
Secure
Solid state mass memory means
you can be sure your data will make it
back to base, whatever physical
shocks the instrument has to take.
Fast, easy to use, and reliable:
the perfect fit for your measurement
data management.
Rugged
A sealed case and solid internal con-
struction protect your investment
against damage from the unavoidable
drops and knocks of hard work. You
love our robust Mini-OTDR. We kept its
drop-test capabilities for you.
Supportive
You have to use your time productively?
How about clear and prompt feedback
on the instrument’s status (connec-
tor condition, traffic detection, battery
charge level, time left to work). And
your choice of user interface – a touch-
screen and cursor keys are available –
for confident operation under any con-
ditions.
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Fits your processes
Data Post-Processing
The Toolkit data post-processing and documentation software is the
perfect complement to the Agilent Modular Network Tester for acceptance
test documentation. Whether for organizing, analyzing, or reporting
your data or for exporting to Excel, Toolkit makes it easy for you and your
staff to be as productive as possible.
Data Post-Processing
With automated functions and wizards
to speed the completion of frequent
procedures, batch processing capabili-
ties to free you from repetitive tasks,
and easy formatting to help you meet
your customer’s guidelines for accep-
tance documentation, Toolkit is a
mission-critical tool to further increase
your productivity and complete your
job on time.
The Agilent Optical Test Team
Get the fiber measurement you need
from one Agilent source. We provide
OTDR solutions, handheld laser
source, power meter and attenuator
solutions, and a modular Fiber Break
Locator, to cover all areas of installing,
commissioning and maintaining a
network.
Optical Loss Test SetMini OTDR Fiber Break Locator
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We use Agilent equipment in our training because it has the quality
and capabilities we’re looking for and it technically stands up.
We can ship Agilent equipment around the world, all year round, and it
works to specification every time. If we’re going to be the leader
in training, we have to provide the leading equipment for that training.
Larry Johnson, President and Founder, The Light Brigade
agilent.com/comms/otdr
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Fits your priorities
Service and Support
Our commitment to your productivity doesn’t end with the range of tools
and measurement engines we offer. With a network of proven and trusted
specialists that spans the globe, and an effective online presence, you
can be sure of pre- and post-sales assistance that provides the help you
need, when you need it.
Together with a comprehensive range of warranties and accessories,
it is the expertise of Agilent’s service and support organization that
turns our products into effective solutions to perfectly fit the challenges
you face.
Online assistance:
www.agilent.com/find/assist
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Canada:
(tel) 1 877 894 4414
(fax) (905) 282-6495
Europe:
(tel) (31 20) 547 2323
(fax) (31 20) 547 2390
Brasil:
(tel) (11) 4197 3600
(fax) (11) 4197 3800
Latin America:
(tel) (305) 269 7500
(fax) (305) 269 7599
Australia:
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Product specifications and descrip-
tions in this document are
subject to change without notice.
© 2002 Agilent Technologies
Printed in Germany February 2002
5988-5065EN
The Modular Network Tester
Technical Data Sheets:
Mainframe: 5988-5066
OTDR Module: 5988-5067
Optical Switch Module: 5988-5068
Video Microscope: 5988-5069
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