DWDM channel checker & OTDR capabilities integrated on a single port (patent-pending)
Optical Wave Expert - MAX-740C - DWDM Channel Checker and OTDR
Overview
EXFO's MAX-740C Optical Wave Expert is a handheld DWDM channel checker and OTDR combining channel power validation, intelligent diagnostics and automated fault location on a single port. Available in MaxTester and FTBx formats for DWDM link troubleshooting.
Applications
DWDM link characterization through MUX, DEMUX and OADM
DWDM link troubleshooting (DAA, RPHY or C-RAN)
DWDM metro Ethernet links
Deployment of commercial services
P2MP access networks
Highlights
The first integrated solution for DWDM troubleshooting
The Optical Wave Expert is an easy-to-use and compact handheld tester that eliminates the need for multiple instruments. With integrated channel checker and OTDR capabilities on a single port, troubleshooting DWDM is now a seamless, automated process.
Test DWDM seamlessly: Channel checker and OTDR
The intuitive graphical interface provides real-time channel power readings. If an issue is detected, the tunable OTDR capabilities automatically kick in to find faults. Results and diagnostics are clearly displayed on a wide touchscreen.
The Optical Wave Expert integrates channel power validation and reflectometry characterization on a single port. This means that technicians can automatically identify faulty channels and follow through with fault location by leveraging intelligent OTDR capabilities.
The smart toggle to the OTDR mode is done automatically, without having to set any parameters. Technicians can now obtain instant channel power readings through an intuitive GUI and seamlessly benefit from tunable OTDR capabilities. The field-proven MaxTester platform provides a rugged and compact form factor that is purpose-built around practicality and efficiency.
The integration of channel checker and OTDR capabilities on a single port means less unnecessary manipulation of the optical fiber and improved field efficiency. This translates into faster mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) and makes the trial and error approach–which can disable nodes–obsolete.
