PYAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERISTY
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(2024 – 2025)
Optical Fiber Fault Analysis Using Smart OLT
First Seminar
Supervisor Present By
22.07.2025
Daw Aye Myat Myat Myo Mg Arrkar Moe
Tuesday
Associate Professor [Link] EXT - 4
OUTLINES OF
PRESENTATION
• Introduction
• Aim and Objectives
• Problem Statement
• Fault Types in Optical Fibers
• Overview Optical Line Terminal (OLT)
• Smart OLT Features
• Methodology
• Expected Outcomes
• Timeline
• Conclusion
• References 2
Introduction
Fiber optics is a technology that uses extremely thin strands of glass
or plastic (similar in size to human hair) to transmit information at
very high speeds using infrared light.
By using this technology:
📡 Data can be transmitted over long distances with high accuracy.
🔧 There is minimal signal loss, allowing for highly efficient
communication.
💡 Instead of using electricity, light is used to carry the information,
which improves speed and reduces interference.
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Aim and Objectives
Aim
• To develop an efficient and real-time method for analyzing and detecting faults in optical fiber networks
using
Smart Optical Line Terminal (OLT) technology.
Objectives
• To understand the role of Smart OLT in Passive Optical Networks (PON).
• To identify and classify common types of optical fiber faults, such as breaks, bends, splices, and attenuation
issues.
• To implement real-time fault detection and monitoring using Smart OLT features like built-in diagnostics
and OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometry).
• To localize fiber faults accurately, minimizing network downtime and reducing the need for manual
inspection. 4
• To compare Smart OLT-based fault analysis with traditional fault detection methods, in terms of speed, cost, and
reliability.
• To propose a framework or model for integrating Smart OLT with existing network monitoring systems for
proactive maintenance.
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Problem Statement
• Frequent faults in optical fiber networks (bends, breaks, splices)
• Manual fault detection is time-consuming and inefficient
• Lack of real-time monitoring in legacy systems
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Overview Optical Line Terminal (OLT)
• Definition and role in PON (Passive Optical Network)
• Traditional OLT vs. Smart OLT
• Smart OLT features: monitoring, management, diagnostics
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FDT (1:8) FAT (1:8)
OLT
(Splitter) (Splitter)
fiber
fiber 7
fiber fiber
Figure 1 - Block Diagram of OLT
Smart OLT Features
• Real-time fault monitoring
• Integration with OTDR (Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer)
• Remote troubleshooting
• Alert system for fault localization
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Figure 2 - Login the Smart OLT with Chrome
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Figure 3 - Dashboard of Smart OLT
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Figure 4 - Configured Customers of Smart OLT
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Figure 5 - Real time customer Imformations
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Methodology
• Tools and technologies to be used (Smart OLT,
OTDR)
• Simulation and real-time data collection (if
applicable)
• Network topology used for analysis (e.g., FTTH)
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Fault Types in Optical Fibers
• Fiber breaks
• Microbends & macrobends
• Connector/splice losses
• Signal attenuation
Expected Outcomes
• Improved fault detection time
• Graphical visualization of fault location
• Better performance & network uptime
• Cost-effective network maintenance
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Timeline
About the OLT and Smart OLT, Fault types Testing and Solution of Customers Issue
FTTH Field, Advantages of using Smart and FTTH Faults on Real-Life Using
OLT Smart OLT
Second Seminar
First Seminar Final
Solving the Customers Complain and
FTTH Issues using Smart OLT on Ground
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Conclusion
• Summary of importance of Smart OLT in fault analysis
• How the research aims to contribute to real-world applications
• Downtime: Up to 70% faster fault localization and resolution.
• Lower OPEX: Fewer truck rolls and shorter repair times.
• Better QoE (Quality of Experience): Proactive problem-solving enhances customer
satisfaction and reduces churn.
• Predictive Maintenance: Trends in signal degradation allow action before service
failures.
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References
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"Thank you very much for your
attention and the opportunity to
present to you today.“
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