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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»…I clipped the switch on the backand started testing the last panel we would need for the installation...«

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»…before long I caught up with the installation team. They were getting ready to dosome documentation…«

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

Phone or Fax

United States:

(tel) 1 800 452 4844

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:

(tel) 1 800 629 485

(fax) (61 3) 9210 5947

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(tel) 0 800 738 378

(fax) 64 4 495 8950

Asia Pacific:

(tel) (852) 3197 7777

(fax) (852) 2506 9284

Japan:

(tel) (81) 426 56 7832

(fax) (81) 426 56 7840

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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