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FTB Lite 975 - Simplex, duplex, multi-fiber bidir certifier

Overview
The only fully automated, always-connected solution natively combining bidirectional OLTS and OTDR-ready capabilities on one compact device. Supports simplex, duplex and multi-fiber connectors up to 24 fibers.

Key features

  • Native simplex, duplex and multi-fiber testing up to 24 fibers
  • Bidirectional Tier-1 OLTS-enabled testing: insertion loss (IL), optical return loss (ORL), fiber length measurements, and polarity validation
  • Upcoming OTDR capabilities for fault-finding and fiber characterization with EXFO’s intelligent Optical Link Mapper (iOLM)
  • End-to-end automation from one-touch referencing, touchless testing through reporting to OTDR-enabled troubleshooting.
  • SmartRef™: One-touch referencing, validation and troubleshooting with visual diagnostics
  • Always-on mobile connectivity 2G/3G/4G LTE

Applications

  • Intra data center
  • Campus data center interconnect (DCI)
  • Metro/longhaul DCI
  • Telco and FTTx

Specifications

Technical specifications
Automation Yes
Calibrated wavelengths 1550 / 1625 / 1310
EXFO Exchange compatibility Yes
Fiber connector type Duplex / Simplex / Multi-fiber
Fiber type Singlemode
Measurement type Optical return loss (ORL) / Insertion loss / Polarity / Length / OTDR (upcoming)
Multiple wavelength measuring Yes
Visual Fault Locator (VFL) Yes
Spec sheet

Highlights

SmartRefTM: The easiest referencing ever 

One-touch referencing, validation, and troubleshooting with visual diagnostics.

With SmartRefTM, the FTB Lite 975 leverages the power of automation to: 

  • Provide a streamlined single-step process, less prone to false negatives and errors. 
  • Support referencing of 2 units apart, via the fiber under test (up to 10 km). 
  • Provide clear visual diagnostic of issues and recommended corrective action for faster troubleshooting. 
  • Allow flexible and precise referencing, every time, for all connector types—a major innovation.

Versatile testing up to 24 fibers 

The FTB Lite 975 provides bidirectional Tier-1 OLTS measurements (ORL, IL, length, and polarity) and also offers OTDR capabilities (upcoming).

FTB Lite 975 makes it easy to test and certify all fiber-optic cables and connector types, from simplex and duplex to multi-fiber (base 8/12/16 up to 24). No proprietary test cable is needed—use standard cables and cut costs.

End-to-end automation 

FTB Lite 975 accelerates fiber builds with end-to-end automation from one-touch referencing, touchless testing and reporting to fault finding and OTDR-based troubleshooting to eliminate manual steps and deliver networks right the first time.

Always-on connectivity and EXFO Exchange integration enable real-time sharing, job management, and API-based third-party integration.  

OTDR/iOLM capabilities (hardware-ready) 

Built with forward-looking architecture, this test instrument is designed to evolve with your needs. FTB Lite 975 capabilities include:

  • Fault Finder: Quickly locate and identify failures along the link under test, including breaks, bends, poor splices or faulty connectors.    
  • Onboard bidirectional OTDR: Complete link characterization of every element along the link for each individual fiber (e.g., connectors, splices), done with EXFO’s patented iOLM.