Auto Mode: One-Touch Testing

Ideal for basic, repetitive applications, the Auto mode shortens the learning curve for new OTDR users.

• Preset test parameters
• Choice of single- or dual-wavelength OTDR testing
• Convenient one-step event table

Advanced Mode: Flexibility for Experts

For complete control over your test routine, select the Advanced mode. Manually set all acquisition parameters, including the index of refraction (IOR) and helix factor. Save time and get better results by fine-tuning acquisition parameters on the fly.

General OTDR Software Features

Great Display Legibility for Outdoors Work

For installation and maintenance crews, working outdoors goes with the territory. Switch between black and white display backgrounds as needed, and enjoy great legibility, even in the brightest daylight.

Smooth Data Management

This feature combines file autonaming with subset cable and fiber incrementation.

Universal OTDR Compatibility

Based on the universal Bellcore format (.sor, Telcordia SR-4731), the software lets you access OTDR traces from various test and measurement manufacturers. You can therefore use the FTB-200, FTB-400 or the FTB-500 and still refer to your previously archived OTDR files.

FTB-400 and FTB-500 Platform OTDR Software Feature

Multiple-Trace Comparison

Multiple-trace viewing lets you quickly compare traces and detect anomalies within fibers of a tube, a ribbon or even a whole cable.

FTB-200 Platform OTDR Software Features

Summary Screen

View—at a glance—the pass/fail status for each tested wavelength. What’s more, the software automatically detects macrobends, which are also displayed in the summary screen.

Linear Trace View

This feature virtually eliminates the need to analyze complex OTDR graphs. It provides a straighforward display of all events and related loss and ORL values. Easily toggle between OTDR traces and the linear view.

Fast-Track Data Post-Processing with FastReporter Software

The optional FastReporter software package provides you with the post-processing tools and functionalities you need to meet such challenges, whatever the application. Designed for off-line analysis of field-acquired data, FastReporter offers a truly intuitive graphical user interface, which contributes to boosting productivity.

Live Templating for OTDR Testing

Benefit from one-step file management at any wavelength. Keep full control by adding or removing events manually, or add/remove events automatically using a reference. Get uniform, detailed cable reports.

Powerful Batch Processing

Automate repetitive operations on large numbers of OTDR test files, and optimize your productivity. Document an entire cable in a matter of seconds. Adjust your cable parameters and detection thresholds and perform batch analysis. Open OTDR files from various vendors’ equipment and convert them to the universal Telcordia format.

Bidirectional Batch Analysis

Analyze an entire cable in just two steps. View data for all events on all fibers, and at each wavelength, on a single screen.

Flexible Reporting

Choose from various report templates, including loss and ORL, OTDR, PMD, CD and fiber characterization. Generate comprehensive cable reports in PDF, Excel or HTML format.

Time Savers from EXFO’s OTDR Viewer Software

This free software brings you key data post-processing features such as:

• Pass/warning/fail threshold setup, which helps you meet ribbon and multifiber validation specifications
• Bidirectional trace analysis, which provides more accurate, averaged loss measurements for each event
• Multifiber testing using the Template Trace mode, which dynamically compares new OTDR results with a trace you assign as a reference.