EXFO FTB Lite 720D Connected Access OTDR

Features

• Free 36-month basic data plan provided for real-time visibility
• 8-inch (203-mm) color touchscreen for use in bright sunlight or any other environment
• Live and dark fibre characterisation, troubleshooting and activation through the same OTDR port
• Dynamic range of up to 36 dB in singlemode (SM) and 29 dB in multimode (MM)
• Event dead zone (EDZ) / Attenuation dead zone (ADZ): 0.7/2.5 m in SM and MM, PON dead zone 35 m in SM 
• FTTx in-service testing at 1650 nm with optional in-line GPON/XGS-PON power meter
• 3-year warranty

Applications

• Access network construction and troubleshooting

• FTTx/PON testing through splitters (up to 1×32)

• FTTx service activation: GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, 10GE EPON

• CO link certification

• Data center and private networks (Tier-2 certification)

• LAN/WAN characterization

• Fronthaul/backhaul (FTTA, FTTT, RRH, DAS and small cells)

Introduction

The EXFO FTB Lite OTDR Series rethinks what operators need from their fiber optic testing, designed to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance across your entire team. This innovative Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) brings a new level of connectivity and simplicity to the field.

Test Procedure Compliance: A Critical Imperative

Over the past three years, nearly 40% of organisations have experienced significant outages primarily due to human error. Notably, 85% of these incidents originate from staff disregarding established methods of procedure (MoPs) or from flawed procedures themselves (Study by Uptime Institute, 2023).

Always-on Connectivity: Elevating Compliance, Efficiency, Security, and Visibility

The FTB Lite Series incorporates EXFO’s innovation in Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) testing by adopting a robust and secure Connected First™ approach. This combination enhances its dedicated and rugged design, delivering remarkable improvements in compliance, efficiency, security, and visibility.

Streamlined Compliance and Automated Validation

Automated job tracking and real-time reporting are fundamental components of compliance assurance, ensuring adherence to MoPs while minimising errors and administrative burdens.

Enhanced Collaboration and Efficiency

Real-time data sharing, automated uploads, and cloud-based reporting foster seamless teamwork, expedite decision-making processes, and shorten project timelines.

Insightful Data Analysis

Automated access to comprehensive live data empowers organisations to conduct analytics and derive valuable insights, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Icon-based Mapping: Visualising Link Elements

The Optical Link Mapper (OLM) is a fundamental feature of all FTB Lite OTDRs. OLM automatically interprets OTDR traces, providing an intuitive icon-based representation of link elements, including:

• Automatic Analysis of Multiple Wavelengths: A consolidated link view display facilitates comprehensive analysis.
• Synced with Events: OLM positions events below the linear view, enabling thorough observation of the link’s activity.
• Display of End-to-End Link Length, Loss, and ORL: It accurately displays link length, loss, and ORL settings, tailored to user preferences.
• Automatic Parameter Settings and Clear Go/No-Go Results: Automated parameter settings and clear go/no-go results streamline the analysis process.
• Prompt Guidance: OLM offers prompt guidance on the location and nature of network issues, facilitating swift resolution.

This Optical Test Drive (OTDR) features a Swap-Out connector that can be easily replaced as needed, without sending the test unit to a service centre. This ensures optimal performance over time, minimising maintenance costs and downtime. The OTDR’s optical connector health can be monitored using an onboard diagnostic tool, allowing for connector replacement only when necessary.

The calibration date remains valid even after swapping the connector, eliminating the need for premature calibration of the unit.

Being able to replace a damaged OTDR connector, such as one caused by connecting a UPC cable to the APC port on your device, without causing is a huge advantage. With EXFO models featuring the Swap-Out connector functionality, you can instantly check connector health and replace the connector within seconds, directly from the field.