Anritsu Company Introduces Industry's First Test Automation Tool that Addresses Both RF and Optical Testing Needs

- New Version of SkyBridge Tools™ Test Manager is Comprehensive Solution to Close Out Projects More Efficiently, Get Paid Faster, and Start New Projects Quicker -

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Dec 14, 2016, 11:25 ET

MORGAN HILL, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Anritsu Company releases a new version of its award-winning SkyBridge Tools™ Test Manager that supports OTDR measurements to establish the industry's first comprehensive field test automation tool that supports both RF and optical testing. By reducing test time by as much as 90% and increasing accuracy more than 10 times, SkyBridge Tools dramatically simplifies network installation verification, allowing contractors to close out projects more efficiently, receive prompt payment, and start new projects faster.

SkyBridge Tools from Anritsu is the industry's first field test automation tool that supports both RF and optical testing.

The new SkyBridge Tools brings full test automation to the Anritsu Access Master™ MT9083 OTDR and Network Master™ Pro MT1000 optical transport tester. By allowing users to quickly create detailed test plans, script one-off field tests, judge the results and create reports, SkyBridge Tools is a perfect cloud-based solution for RF contractors who must test DAS and cellular towers, as well as fiber contractors working in data centers, hybrid DAS, fronthaul/backhaul, and metro and core networks.

Efficient Fiber Testing

SkyBridge Tools now has numerous features for more efficient testing of fiber optic cables. A fiber test wizard automatically generates test plans that include fiber naming conventions, test setup, judgement criteria, and bi-directional test support. The new and complete OTDR criteria has a standard mode to simplify setting up test criteria and an advanced mode that offers full control of all the testing parameters, covering even the most demanding testing requirements. The Instrument Automation Mode test feature completely automates the field test setup and process. This supplies a single icon that eliminates all optical configuration, threshold settings, and file naming processes. Pass/Fail trace judgement is completed based on the test plan and criteria. VIP Pass/Fail judgement and easy reporting are also provided.

Expanded Test Capability

Anritsu also announces that the Site Master™ S331P ultraportable cable and antenna analyzer and PIM Master™ MW82119B portable analyzer are now fully supported by SkyBridge Tools, including creating test criteria, wizards, test plans, scripting, trace judgement, and reporting. The new features of SkyBridge Tools further position it as the most comprehensive test automation solution on the market. It brings simplified testing processes to the network installation workflow, resulting in less time testing, more accurate tests, and reliable payment for work done.

About Anritsu

Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 120 years. Anritsu's "2020 VISION" philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.

To learn more visit www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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