October 2026 releases notes
FTB Duo (FTB PRO) - Version 1.1
HyperBlazer Series module support
Addition and support of EXFO’s new HyperBlazer Series modules.
Quick Settings widget
Quick access to enable/disable connectivity, view battery percentage, adjust brightness, and access detailed settings. Note that the power icon has been relocated from the Home Screen to the Quick Settings (Shutdown / Sleep) to align more closely with mobile/tablet architectures.
Job Mode Update
Location A, Location B are now default identifiers, formerly in Job Properties, now default in Sequence.
OTDR Topology Update
Re-named Undefined topology as Point-to-Point to better reflect terminology used in the field. In addition, users can select under PON, Standard Splitter and Unbalanced Splitter.
Method added to OTDR setup
Directions of Unidirectional A –> B and Unidirectional B –> A can now be set from the Method menu and the metadata has been updated to include direction (viewers, etc.).
Improved Extended acquisition parameters
Extended acquisition parameters show Range and Duration (two Ranges if module is a SM and MM variant). Custom ranges can now be added. Remain in auto-settings and use of optimized range can now be enabled.
First Connect Check
User can enable First Connector Check for both OTDR and iOLM to verify if the fiber is properly connected to the FTB LITE SM/MM port.
RBS and IOR updates
Under Configuration, Link Definition menu, Rayleigh Backscatter (RBS) coefficient and Index of Refraction (IOR) at each wavelength can now be specified, not only at 1550 nm.
Helix factor setting added
Users can now specify the percentage of Helix Factor for OTDR link definition.