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AXS-130 - compact OTDR

Overview
Optimized for FTTx/MDU fiber deployments and troubleshooting, suitable for metro. Live and/or dark fiber testing capability in a compact yet mighty form factor.

Key features

  • Icon-based view with optical link mapper (OLM), simplifying OTDR trace interpretation
  • iOLM-ready for FTTH: iOLM acquisitions optimized for live fiber testing
  • Live and dark fiber capabilities
  • Integrated testing essentials: VFL, inline light source and power checker
  • Swap-Out connectors: patented field-replaceable connectors
  • Optimized display of test results (single-screen summary)

Applications

  • FTTx/PON testing through splitters (up to 1×128)
  • FTTx service activation: GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, 10GE EPON
  • Live fiber troubleshooting
  • Access network testing (P2P)
  • Metro links testing (P2P)
  • Passive optical LAN (POL)

Specifications

Technical specifications
Battery autonomy >10 hours
Battery type Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) / Rechargeable
Calibrated wavelengths 1310 / 1550 / 1650
Distance range max. 200
Distance range min. (dB) 0.065
Dynamic range (dB) 42 / 40 / 39 dB
Exchange compatibility Yes
iOLM-ready Yes
Product type Handheld
Storage 8 GB internal memory
Touchscreen Yes (capacitive)
Full specifications

Highlights

FTTH-iOLM for every part of the PON network*

Bring the power of EXFO’s patented iOLM technology to your FTTH workflows, turning complex OTDR testing into clear, first-time-right results.

FTTH-iOLM brings automated intelligent multi-pulse acquisition modes adapted to your task:

  • FTTH Full Link Characterization (ONT→OLT): Complete link analysis from the ONT to the OLT through splitter(s).
  • PON Last Mile towards OLT (ONT→Splitter): Fast troubleshooting up to the splitter and splitter continuity validation.
  • PON Last Mile towards ONT (Splitter→ONT): Quick testing from the splitter to the customer with ONT detection.
  • SFP Safe Mode: Limits the power emitted at all times to avoid any impact on live equipment.

*Available for AXS-130-SM7 and AXS-130-SM8 models.

Optimized display

See key results, test parameters, OTDR trace, linear view of events and the OLM—summarized on a single screen. GUI and touchscreen optimized for landscape or portrait viewing, zooming or editing. 

Swap-Out connector  

This compact OTDR series comes with a patented Swap-Out connector which can easily be changed, as and when needed, without having to send the test unit to a service center. This ensures optimal performance over time, without undue maintenance costs and downtime. The OTDR's optical connector health can be checked with an onboard diagnostic tool to replace the connector only when necessary.

Your calibration date remains valid, even after swapping the connector. No need to calibrate your unit sooner than planned.