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FTBx-730D - PON FTTx/MDU OTDR

Seamless characterization of splitters in PON FTTx and MDU applications.

Swap-Out connector

The new line of FTBx 700D OTDR modules comes with a Swap-Out connector which can easily be changed, as and when needed, without having to send the test module 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.

Did you know?

Was your OTDR connector damaged when connecting a UPC cable to the APC port on your device? This no longer needs to cause downtime by sending the device back for repair. Thanks to EXFO’s Swap-Out connectors, you can now check connector health instantly and replace your connector within seconds if needed–directly from the field! See it for yourself.

Key features

Dynamic range up to 39 dB for up to 132 km P2P
Support high port count PON splitters (up to 1×128)
Short dead zones: event dead zone (EDZ) = 0.5 m; attenuation dead zone (ADZ) = 2.2 m; PON dead zone = 30 m
FTTx in-service testing at 1650 nm with optional in-line GPON/XGS-PON power meter
Swap-Out connector, replaceable whenever necessary for optimal performance over time without undue service cost and downtime
iOLM-ready: one-touch multiple acquisitions, with clear go/no-go
3-year warranty

Applications

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

Description

The FTBx-730D is the OTDR of choice for field technicians who need to accurately test through splitters and troubleshoot FTTH networks down to the finest details.

The FTBx-730D OTDR is optimized to test through optical splitters and characterize FTTH links. Field technicians can characterize and troubleshoot links 132 km point-to-point (P2P) thanks to its dynamic range of up to 39 dB.

The FTBx-730D advantage

  • The highest resolution for PON testing and the shortest PON dead zone to find more problems closer to the splitter than any other OTDR.
  • Proven industry-leading performance in characterizing double-stage splitters and closely spaced events.
  • User-friendly graphical user interface.

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Resources

All resources
Webinar
Die richtigen Messgeräte für einen erfolgreichen FTTH Rollout - English (February 22, 2024)
Application notes
The Fundamentals of an OTDR - English (August 25, 2011)
Application notes
The Fundamentals of an OTDR - 中文 (August 25, 2011)
Reference posters
FTTx PON testing - English (November 19, 2021)
Reference posters
FTTx PON testing - Français (November 19, 2021)
Reference posters
FTTx PON testing - 中文 (November 19, 2021)
Reference posters
FTTx PON testing - Español (November 19, 2021)
Reference posters
FTTx PON testing - Deutsch (November 19, 2021)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - English (March 08, 2019)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - 中文 (March 08, 2019)
Reference posters
OTDR/iOLM - Español (March 08, 2019)
Spec sheet
FTBx-730D PON FTTx/MDU OTDR - English (January 10, 2024)
Spec sheet
FTBx-730D PON FTTx/MDU OTDR - Français (January 10, 2024)
Spec sheet
FTBx-730D PON FTTx/MDU OTDR - 中文 (January 10, 2024)
Spec sheet
FTBx-730D PON FTTx/MDU OTDR - Deutsch (January 10, 2024)
Brochures and catalogs
Quick guide to testing FTTH - English (August 19, 2022)
Brochures and catalogs
Quick guide to testing FTTH - Français (August 19, 2022)
Brochures and catalogs
Quick guide to testing FTTH - Italiano (August 19, 2022)
Brochures and catalogs
Quick guide to testing FTTH - Deutsch (August 19, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
Beginner’s guide to OTDR testing – How to read an OTDR trace - English (November 25, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
Beginner’s guide to OTDR testing – How to read an OTDR trace - Français (November 25, 2022)
Flyers and pamphlets
FAQ - D-Series OTDRs - English (April 13, 2023)
Flyers and pamphlets
FAQ - D-Series OTDRs - Français (April 13, 2023)
Flyers and pamphlets
FAQ - D-Series OTDRs - 中文 (April 13, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - English (October 18, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - Français (October 18, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - 中文 (October 18, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - Español (October 18, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - Deutsch (October 18, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - Português (October 18, 2023)
User manual
OTDR 2 - Русский (October 18, 2023)

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