MAX-735D - PON/metro FTTx/MDU OTDR

High-resolution OTDR designed for metro network testing and splitter characterization in PON FTTx applications. Optimized for use during the rollout and troubleshooting of metro/core and FTTx/MDU networks.

Spec sheet

Key features

Dynamic range up to 42 dB for up to 144 km point-to-point (P2P)

Support high port count PON splitters (up to 1x128)

Live fiber testing

Short dead zones: event dead zone (EDZ) = 0.5 m; attenuation dead zone (ADZ) = 2.0 m; PON dead zone = 25 m

Single port for in-service troubleshooting with in-line 1490/1550 nm PON power meter (optional)

iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with visually clear go/no-go results

Industry-leading onboard PDF reporting and post‑processing

Applications

Manufacturing automation

FTTx/MDU test challenges within PON networks

Metro/core network testing (P2P)

Specifications

Technical specifications
Calibrated wavelengths	1310 / 1550 / 1625 / 1650
Dynamic range (dB)	42 dB
EXFO Exchange Compatibility	Yes
iOLM-ready	Yes
Product type	Handheld

Spec sheet

Description

The handheld OTDR... with proven performance

The MaxTester 700D Series builds on the proven tablet-inspired, lightweight and rugged OTDR MaxTester platform. The familiar 7-inch, outdoor-enhanced touchscreen continues to deliver an unprecedented user experience with its intuitive Windows-like GUI ensures a fast learning curve. The OTDR 2 environment offers icon-based functions, instant boot-up, automatic macrobend finders as well as improved auto and real-time modes.

The MaxTester 700D Series is a line of genuine high-performance OTDRs from the world’s leading manufacturer. It delivers EXFO’s tried and true OTDR quality and accuracy along with the best optical performance for right-first-time results, every time.

The amazing 12-hour battery life will never let a technician down, and the plug-and-play hardware options, like the VFL, power meter and USB tools, make every technician’s job easier.

Most importantly, the MaxTester 700D Series comes with the intelligent Optical Link Mapper (iOLM), an intelligent OTDR-based application. This advanced software turns even the most complex trace analysis into a simple, one-touch task.

Ultimately, the MaxTester 700D Series is small enough to fit in your hand and big enough to fit all your needs!

Entry-level solution designed for all your testing needs

The MaxTester 735D (MAX-735D) is a PON/metro OTDR that is optimized for metro/core and FTTx/MDU rollouts and troubleshooting.

Accurately characterize high port-count PON splitters and metro links with dynamic range up to 42 dB for up to 144 km point-to-point (P2P).
Identify faults closer to splitters with short event and attenuation dead zones. 
Simplify in-service troubleshooting with a single port, optional in-line 1490/1550 nm PON power meter, and user-friendly graphical interface.

Share test results. Boost compliance. Unlock insights. 

Cloud-hosted solution for sharing test results and ensuring compliance.

Paired with EXFO’s leading test instruments, EXFO Exchange drives an entire ecosystem, while integrating seamlessly with existing operation processes.