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AXS-120 - Last-mile/Access compact OTDR

Overview
Compact yet mighty, the AXS-120 brings EXFO’s renowned OTDR accuracy, reliability and durability to the field in a compact form factor.
AXS-120 - Last-mile/Access compact OTDR

Key features

  • Icon-based view with optical link mapper (OLM), simplifying OTDR trace interpretation
  • Automated macrobend detection
  • Optimized display of test results (single-screen summary)
  • Integrated testing essentials: VFL, inline light source and power checker
  • Swap-out connectors: patented field-replaceable connectors

Applications

  • FTTH testing
  • P2P Access
  • FTTx PON
  • Passive Optical Lan (POL)
  • CATV/HFC network testing
  • FTTA fiber-DAS installations

Specifications

Technical specifications
Wavelength (nm)1310 ± 30/1550 ± 30 b
Dynamic range (dB)35/33 c
Event dead zone (m)0.8 d
Attenuation dead zone (m)3.5 d
Distance range (km)0.65 to 200
PON dead zone (m)35 e
Pulse width (ns)3 to 20 000
Linearity (dB/dB)±0.05
Loss resolution (dB)0.001
Sampling resolution (m)0.04 to 5
Sampling pointsUp to 256 000
Distance uncertainty (m)±(0.75 + 0.0025% × distance + sampling resolution) f
Reflectance accuracy (dB)±2 b
In-line power checker - Power range (dBm)–60 to 23 b, h
In-line power checker - Power uncertainty (dB)±0.5 i, j
In-line power checker - Calibrated wavelengths (nm)1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
In-line power checker - Selectable wavelengths (nm)1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650
In-line power checker - Tone detectionCW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 1 kHz + Blink, 2 kHz + Blink
In-line source - Output power (dBm)–7 k
In-line source - ModulationCW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 1 kHz + Blink, 2 kHz + Blink
a. All specifications valid at 23 °C ± 2 °C with an FC/APC connector, unless otherwise specified.
b. Typical.
c. Typical dynamic range with longest pulse and three-minute averaging at SNR = 1.
d. Typical, for reflectance from –55 dB, using a 3-ns pulse.
e. Non-reflective FUT, non-reflective splitter, 13-dB loss, 100-ns pulse, typical value.
f. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.
h. Specifications valid when OTDR not in operation or in idle mode.
i. At calibrated wavelengths.
j. Requires a good entry connector's health.
k. Typical output power is given at 1550 nm.
General specifications
Size (H × W × D)171 mm × 93 mm × 48 mm (6 3/4 in × 3 11/16 in × 1 7/8 in)
Weight (with battery)0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Display4 in (101.6 mm) touchscreen, 800 × 480 TFT, portrait and landscape view
InterfacesOne USB-C port
Storage10 000 OTDR traces, typical
ConnectivityBluetooth®, Wi-Fi and USB-C
Results formatPDF report on the unit / .sor trace as per Telcordia (Bellcore), .trcx
BatteryRechargeable lithium-polymer battery, USB-C charging port connector
Battery autonomy>10 hours of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) TR-NWT-001138
Temperature - Operating–10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Temperature - Storage–40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F) g
Relative humidity< 93 % non-condensing
Data managementFastReporter 3, EXFO Exchange
AdaptersMultiple changeable adapters to fit any optical connectors: SC, FC, LC, and more
Warranty (year)1
g. –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) with the battery pack. To preserve optimal battery performance, do not expose to high storage temperatures for extended periods of time.