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Full specifications

FTB Lite 720D - connected access OTDR

Overview
Optimized for the construction and troubleshooting of singlemode and multimode access networks.

Key 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 fiber characterization, troubleshooting and activation through the same OTDR port
  • Dynamic range of up to 38 dB in singlemode (SM) and 30 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

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)

Specifications

Technical specifications
Wavelength (nm)(b) 850 ± 20 / 1300 ± 20 / 1310 ± 30 / 1550 ± 30 / 1650 ± 15
Live wavelength (nm) 1650
Isolation 50 dB from 1265 nm to 1617 nm
Dynamic range (dB)(c) 28 / 30 / 38 / 36 / 37
Event dead zone (m)(d) SM: 0.7
MM: 0.7
Attenuation dead zone (m) SM: 2.5e
MM: 2.5f
PON dead zone (m)(g) 35
Distance range (km) MM: 0.1 to 40
SM: 0.1 to 260
Pulse width (ns) MM: 3 to 1000
SM: 3 to 20 000
MM launch conditions(h) EF-compliant
Linearity (dB/dB) ±0.03
Loss threshold (dB) 0.01
Loss resolution (dB) 0.001
Sampling resolution (m) MM: 0.04 to 5
SM: 0.04 to 10
Sampling points Up to 256 000
Distance uncertainty (m)(i) ±(0.75 + 0.0025 % × distance + sampling resolution)
Measurement time User-defined
Reflectance accuracy (dB)(b) ±2
Typical real-time refresh (Hz) 4
In-line power checker(b, j, k)
Power range (dBm) −60 to 23
Power uncertainty (dB)(l, m) ±0.5
Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Selectable wavelengths (nm) 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650
Tone detection 270 Hz / 330 Hz / 1 kHz / 2 kHz
Technical specifications (in-line PON power meter with OPM2 in option)(a, b)
Power range (dBm) −60 to 23
PON power meter (nm) Two channels: 1490/1550 and 1490/1577
Power uncertainty (dB)(c, d) ±0.5
Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Selectable wavelengths (nm) 1310, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650, 1490/1550, 1490/1577
Source
Output power (dBm)(e) MM: −2   SM: −8
Modulation CW, 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
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 of −55 dB in SM and −45 dB in MM.
e. Typical, for reflectance at −55 dB, using a 3-ns pulse.
f. Typical, for reflectance at −45 dB, using a 3-ns pulse.
g. Non-reflective FUT, non-reflective splitter, 13-dB loss, 50-ns pulse in SM, typical value.
h. Compliant with Encircled Flux TIA-526-14-B and IEC 61280-4-1 Ed. 2.0 using an external EF conditioner (SPSB-EF-C-30).
i. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.
j. Not available when OPM2 is selected.
k. Specifications valid when OTDR not in operation or in idle mode.
l. At calibrated wavelengths.
m. Requires a good entry connector’s health.
General specifications
Display 8-inch (203 mm), 1280×800, color touchscreen (viewable in sunlight)
Interfaces USB-A ports (2)
USB-C port with power delivery
RJ45 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
RF comms(a, b) Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2G/3G/4G LTE, GNSS (GPS/GALILEO/QZSS)
Storage >20 000 OTDR SOR traces
Battery Rechargeable LiFePO4 battery, up to 10 hours(c) of operation as per Telcordia (Bellcore) GR-196-CORE
Power supply Input: AC/DC adapter, 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1.5 A max.
Output: 5 to 20 V DC, 3.0 A max., 45 W max., USB-C power delivery standard supported
Weight (including battery and module) 2.4 kg (5.3 lb)
Size (H × W × D) 198 mm × 249 mm × 71 mm (7.8 in × 9.8 in × 2.8 in)
Temperature Operating: −10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage: −40 °C to 70 °C (−40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity 0 % to 95 % non-condensing
Warranty (year) 1
Built-in power meter specifications (GeX) (optional)(d)
Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1342, 1358, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650
Selectable wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1342, 1358, 1490, 1550, 1577, 1625, 1650
Power range (dBm)(e) 27 to −50
Uncertainty (%)(f) ±5 %
Display resolution (dB) 0.01 = max to −40 dBm
0.1 = −40 dBm to −50 dBm
Tone detection (Hz) 270 / 330 / 1000 / 2000
VFL specifications VFL (optional) and high-power VFL (optional)
Operation mode VFL (optional): Flashing (slow/fast) and continuous
High-power VFL (optional): Flashing (slow/fast) and continuous
Flashing frequency (Hz) VFL (optional): 1 or 4
High-power VFL (optional): 1 or 4
Wavelength (nm) (typical) VFL (optional): 650
High-power VFL (optional): 660
Emitter type VFL (optional): Laser
High-power VFL (optional): Laser
Power output (mW) (max.) VFL (optional): 1
High-power VFL (optional): 5
Distance range (km) (typical)(g) VFL (optional): 7
High-power VFL (optional): 12
Laser safety class VFL (optional): 2
High-power VFL (optional): 3R
Laser safety Complies with FDA 1040.10 and IEC 60825-1:2014-05. Without VFL (option): IEC 60825-1:2014-05. With VFL (option): IEC 60825-1:2014-05, IEC/CEI 60825-1:2014. With high-power VFL (option): IEC 60825-1:2014-05, IEC/CEI 60825-1:2014. Applicability: Class 1M, 2M and 3R. WARNING: Viewing the laser output with telescopic optical instruments (for example, telescopes and binoculars) may pose an eye hazard and thus the user should not direct the beam into an area where such instruments are likely to be used.
a. Free 36-month basic data plan provided.
b. Restrictions may apply depending on country/region which will prevent EXFO from providing mobile connectivity. Contact EXFO for details.
c. Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.
d. At 23 ºC ± 1 ºC, 1550 nm and FC connector. With modules in idle mode. Battery operated after 30-minute warm-up.
e. Typical.
f. At calibration conditions.
g. Depends on fiber attenuation and ambient light conditions.