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FTB Lite 730D - connected PON/metro OTDR

Overview
Optimized for FTTx/MDU fiber rollouts and troubleshooting. Can also test metro 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 up to 42 dB for up to 132 km point-to-point (P2P) or 1×128 PON
  • 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

  • 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)

Specifications

Technical specifications
Wavelength (nm)(b)1310 ± 20/1550 ± 20/1625 ± 10/1650 ± 15
Live wavelength (nm)1650
Isolation50 dB from 1265 nm to 1617 nm
Dynamic range (dB)(c)42/40/40/39
Event dead zone (m)(d)0.5
Attenuation dead zone (m)(d)2.2
PON dead zone (m)(e)30
Distance range (km)0.1 to 400
Pulse width (ns)3 to 20 000
Linearity (dB/dB)±0.03
Loss threshold (dB)0.01
Loss resolution (dB)0.001
Sampling resolution (m)0.04 to 10
Sampling pointsUp to 256 000
Distance uncertainty (m)(f)±(0.75 + 0.0025 % × distance + sampling resolution)
Measurement timeUser-defined
Reflectance accuracy (dB)(b)±2
Typical real-time refresh (Hz)4
IN-LINE POWER CHECKER(b, g, h)
Power range (dBm)–60 to 23
Power uncertainty (dB)(i, j)±0.5
Calibrated wavelengths (nm)1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650
Selectable wavelengths (nm)1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1577, 1590, 1610, 1625, 1650
Tone detection270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (in-line PON power meter with OPM2 in option)(b, h)
Power range (dBm)–60 to 23
PON power meter (nm)Two channels: 1490/1550 and 1490/1577
Power uncertainty (dB)(i, j)±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)(k)–3
ModulationCW, 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 at –55 dB, using a 3-ns pulse.
e. Non-reflective FUT, non-reflective splitter, 13-dB loss, 50-ns pulse, typical value at 1550 nm.
f. Does not include uncertainty due to fiber index.
g. Not available when OPM2 is selected.
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
Display 8-inch (203 mm), 1280×800, color touchscreen (viewable in sunlight)
Interfaces USB-A ports (2)
Interfaces USB-C port with power delivery
Interfaces 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 °C ± 1 °C, 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.